Northwestern border of the Holy Manian Empire, Fort Klinth.

As a fortress built to resist the invasion of the northern orcs, this military town has always been an important pass in the western part of the empire, bordering the snow-capped mountains and grasslands to the north and the Vimur River in the west, and its garrison once reached 100,000 people, and they were all the elite of the empire.

It's just that the internal friction of the empire in recent decades has gradually consumed the national strength, and it can no longer support the maintenance of such a fortress in the bitter cold land of the west.

In addition, the relationship between humans and orcs has gradually eased in recent years, and the upper echelons of the empire have gradually lost the intention of maintaining the Corindberg garrison, so it has gradually become abandoned.

Today, the garrison of this military town has less than 5,000 men, all of them old, weak, sick and disabled, and the city itself has become a place for some merchants to trade with orcs-

This is thanks to the small Wymuer River pier in Fort Collins.

It's just that Fort Collins is too remote.

Even though it has become a communication node between humans and orcs, it is usually not popular except in autumn, and it has always been a decay and desertion.

Originally...... That's how it should be.

At this moment, the western docks of Fort Collins.

It's bustling with people coming and going.

There was more than one merchant ship parked on the docks, and the shore was crowded with adventurers, bounty hunters, down-and-out nobles, and a few well-dressed traders.

It looks like a bustling commercial port.

And on the shore, a strong, mighty warrior was strolling along the river.

He was followed by a heavily armed, fierce orc retinue with a respectful look.

Beside him, there was a ragged adventurer, talking passionately......

"My lord, I know from a glance at your clothes that you are from an extraordinary background, and you are also here for the gods and relics on the other side of the river?"

He asked flatteringly.

"Divine relics?"

The tall warrior's pace paused slightly, and he glanced at the adventurer.

It seems that they are inspired, and the adventurers are even more excited.

He smiled and patted his chest:

"Don't hide it, my lord, I've been here in Fort Collins for more than three months, and I've been in the gods twice, so if you can reward me with ten gold pounds, I'll tell you everything I know!"

The tall warrior was noncommittal, but glanced at the orc behind him with his peripheral vision.

The orc, on the other hand, sneered at the adventurer, took out a gold coin worth ten pounds from his bosom and threw it over.

The adventurer's eyes lit up, and he quickly put it away, and then said enthusiastically:

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir! What do you want to know? ”

"Tell me about the inside of the ruins."

The warrior said in a deep voice.

The adventurer nodded:

"My lord, speaking of this god relic...... In fact, it is the kingdom of God of the World Tree that fell a thousand years ago, and it is inside...... There are corpses everywhere, a lot of treasures of the dead are buried, and there are also a lot of precious magical plants! ”

"Many people who have gone in and come out have become rich!"

He described with a frown fluttering.

"Oh? However, I heard that this ruin seems to have been classified as a sphere of influence by the elves, and all those who enter it are enemies of the elves and the goddess of life. ”

The tall warrior raised his eyebrows and said.

The adventurer smiled:

"Hey, that's what I said, but there are so many people going in, how can the elves manage it? As for the true God...... How can we, the weak beings, not be able to enter the sight of the gods? ”

"But when I went in, I ran into those crazy elves, and I fought with them, not to mention...... They're fierce, and even more insidious than many adventurers! More cunning than the devil! ”

"Mad elves?"

The tall warrior figure was stunned.

Seeing that the owner of the gold was interested in this topic, the adventurer immediately opened the conversation:

"That's right! Crazy elves! ”

"Hey, my lord, you've probably heard of the Underworld War two years ago, right? And this spring, the Elves and Orcs are at war of faith. ”

"It's the elves!"

"These elves are very special, they fight like madmen, and they are very conflicted, they are scattered, they seem to be very disciplined, they are very difficult to die, and I have heard rumors that they seem to be able to sell their souls to the Grim Reaper and be resurrected after they die! Isn't it scary, you say? ”

"That's right...... The efficiency of these elves is also terrifying......"

"Your Excellency, do you know? Winterfell, the elven city near the ruins, two months! Two months ago, there was nothing! It took them two months to build! And it's also with a magic defense barrier, it's not easy to beat down, don't you say it's terrible? ”

The warrior listened and nodded:

"It's terrifying, and I've heard that there are so many of them that they seem to have popped up out of thin air in the Elven Forest."

"yes!"

The adventurer nodded heavily.

And after nodding, he looked left and right again, and said in a low voice:

"Your Excellency, you mentioned that there are so many of these elves that they seem to have appeared out of thin air, so ...... Do you know where these elves came about? ”

"Huh?"

Hearing this, the tall warrior glanced at the adventurer with a playful expression:

"Listen to what you mean...... You know? ”

"Hey! My lord! Others don't know about this, but it just so happens that I know! That's what I overheard before I fought with those elves in the ruins. ”

The adventurer said excitedly.

Then, in a suppressed voice, he said:

"Your Excellency, you don't know...... The reason why these elves appeared overnight is because they don't belong in our world! ”

"Not part of our world?"

The tall warrior narrowed his eyes.

"That's right!"

The adventurer nodded and continued:

"My lord, this is also the truth I inquired from many sources, combined with the overheard words, this is the only one......"

After he finished speaking, he looked left and right again, and then winked at the warrior.

The warrior was relieved, and gestured to the orc behind him.

The orc snorted coldly and threw the adventurer a gold coin again.

The adventurer's face was happy, and he hurriedly accepted it, and said flatteringly:

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir! Your Excellency, you are so generous! Then I'll tell you everything I know! ”

Then, he lowered his voice again:

"My lord, this is the news I learned from the underworld, O Elven Forest, there is actually a hidden half-plane! A half-plane where many, many people live! ”

"Half-plane?"

The warrior was slightly stunned, but seemed to remember something, and there was a hint of clarity in his expression.

It's just that the expression changes too naturally, but it's a little weird.

"And then? What does this have to do with elves? ”

He asked.

"It's a big deal!"

The adventurer patted his thigh.

He cleared his throat and continued:

"These human beings...... It is said that they are not ordinary humans, they have the blood of elves! Those elves in the Forest of Elves are actually changed by these humans! ”

"Hey, sir, you may think it sounds unimaginable, but it's true! Because the goddess of life has a powerful artifact in her hand, called the Scepter of Life! ”

"Legend has it that the Scepter of Life is capable of creating life and purifying blood! These elves were actually purified by the Scepter of Life! ”

"It's because these elves are human, so their personalities are different from other elves!"

"And...... Legend has it that the goddess of life befriended the god of death, and this is why it ...... These elves even have abilities that are akin to those of the undead! ”

"Isn't it scary, you say?"

The adventure is exciting.

When the warrior heard this, he seemed a little surprised, and he said with a smile:

"These things...... A lot of it is secret, right? How do you know? ”

"That's why it's exclusive! This is the truth that I found out by putting together news from all over the world at the risk of my life! ”

The adventurer said proudly.

Hearing his words, the warrior sneered, and finally shook his head:

"Mr. Adventurer, this is actually the fifth time I've heard this exclusive secret from different mouths today."

The adventurer's smile froze on his face.

The warrior waved his hand, and the orc behind him snorted coldly:

"Get out!"

Startled by the orc, the adventurer's expression changed, and he hurriedly walked away.

Only the tall warrior was left shaking his head.

He walked to the pier and looked at the lush forest on the other side of the river, his eyes calm.

And after seeing him and the orcs behind him, several richly dressed merchants soon lit up.

They laughed and licked their faces, and immediately hugged each other, and said enthusiastically:

"My lord, do you need a map of the northern area of the Elven Forest? This is the adventurer of our Chamber of Commerce who escaped from the dead, and it records in detail several entrances to the World Tree God Kingdom! ”

"My lord, don't listen to him! The entrances to the World Tree Divine Kingdom are all unpredictable, and there is no definite passage at all, but our Chamber of Commerce has magic props that can detect the power of space, and only five hundred pounds of gold are needed to ensure that the location of the entrance to the Kingdom of God can be accurately found! ”

"My lord! I've got a magic scroll on my side that specializes in restraining evil elves! With three hundred pounds of gold, no elf can come close to you! ”

"Adult, Adult......"

The vendors surrounded the tall warriors, and they were very enthusiastic.

As businessmen, they have a very vicious vision.

Although the warrior was very low-key, they recognized that the material of the equipment on the other party was absolutely extraordinary.

Not only that, but this warrior was also able to have a strong orc retinue, which shows that the other party has a great background.

The orc retinue is not something that anyone can suppress, especially since this orc retinue has a strong aura and is likely to reach the golden rank.

And to be able to have such a powerful entourage, as long as they are not stupid, everyone knows that this warrior is definitely a potential financier.

As long as you do what you like, you will definitely make a lot of money!

As for how to do what you like?

What else could the purpose of coming to Fort Collins at this time be other than the Broken God Realm that had fallen into the forest on the other side of the river?

The merchants diligently introduced their wares, but the silent warriors remained unmoved.

And as these wandering merchants became more and more enthusiastic, he even frowned a little impatiently.

"Hmph, goblin-like lewdness,!"

Noticing the warrior's slightly changing expression, the orc attendant beside him roared angrily and shouted at the vendors.

At the same time, he unfurled his breath and pulled out a large red axe from his waist and slammed it into the ground.

The powerful coercion was released, and not only the merchants, but even the adventurers around them also changed their expressions.

"Red Tomahawk...... He's Hercules the Beastman! ”

In the crowd, someone let out an exclamation.

Hercules the Beastman?

Hearing this name, everyone's expressions were stunned, and then they were dyed with a layer of awe......

Hercules ......

That's one of the legendary powerhouses of the Orc Alliance!

Then they scattered.

Soon, a vacant lot was vacant nearby.

None of the merchants, even the adventurers, dared to stay in the vicinity anymore......

Seeing the dock that was deserted all of a sudden, the tall warrior looked helpless.

He sighed and said:

"Hercules, after all these years, you're still so grumpy."

The orc known as Hercules shook his head slightly:

"It's these stupid mortals who are so noisy that they disturb your interest under the crown of Athos."

"Really? Actually, I think it's interesting to watch them bargain, and it reminds me of the distant past......"

The tall warrior smiled hehehe

It's just that between the words, there is no mention of the impatience that flashed between his eyebrows when he was entangled by the merchants just now.

After a moment of silence, the tall warrior muttered to himself:

"Half-plane...... Mankind...... Purify the bloodline...... Is this why the elves have grown so quickly? ”

"It's just, why do I always feel that something is wrong?"

As he spoke, he shook his head again:

"It's a pity...... These elves are personally protected by the goddess of life, otherwise they would have been able to catch an elf and pry out their secrets. ”

"No wonder His Majesty the True God asked me to take a closer look, this goddess of life...... It seems quite mysterious! ”

After saying that, the tall warrior looked at the orc again:

"By the way, Hercules, how is it over there in the Desert of Death?"

Listening to the warrior's inquiry, the orc's expression was a little ugly:

"It's not good, I've sent believers to gather faith, but the effect is very poor...... Many orcs are even hostile to our lord's preacher......"

"Is it hostile......

The warrior was stunned, then sighed:

"It's understandable, after all, you were the ones who expelled them in the first place."

Hercules was speechless.

Seeing that the orcs were silent, the tall warrior patted the other party on the shoulder:

"Okay, don't think about it anymore, let's go and meet this goddess of life first, I haven't come to the world of Saigs for a long time, and I've been delaying it for too long this time."

The orc's expression was shocked:

"Yes, Lord Athos! Need to arrange a boat? From here, go straight to the hinterland of the Elven Forest, don't ...... It seems that the elves built a port there, called Grey Harbor. ”

"No, you don't."

The warrior shook his head.

"Don't be so troublesome, let's just go directly to the nearest elven city, as long as there is a temple."

"Just Winterfell, I'm curious about what this city looks like in two months."