When night had fallen, two bonfires had risen in the courtyard of Herbert's house.

In the light of the fire, Herbert and his student Joanna were discussing something in a whisper, and Harold, who had brought back pen and paper, did not join in.

This well-dressed young man was busy with two coachmen and a cook in front of another campfire.

As for the trip to Covent in the city?

He had returned with Peel and brought back three tents.

However, after talking to Herbert, Peel left in a hurry.

And, take Coffin away.

When leaving, Herbert's butler, servant, and bodyguard once again expressed their gratitude to Qin Ran.

In this regard, Qin Ran politely said that he should do it.

Then, watch the other person leave.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, the look on the other party's departure made Qin Ran understand that the things to be prepared for this trip to the ancient city of Aesop were far more complicated than he imagined.

"In addition to the necessary supplies, ...... are needed"

"Weapons!"

Qin Ran guessed with certainty.

Even in the list of goods purchased, there was no such procurement option.

After what happened this afternoon, Herbert will definitely think about it as well.

After a short period of contact, Qin Ran already had a certain understanding of Herbert's personality.

Unlike the seriousness and stubbornness of other 'scholars'.

He is not only optimistic, but also flexible.

Of course, the other party's adherence to the moral bottom line is the part that Qin Ran admires the most.

A scholar who would rather have his bones broken than accept blackmail is, in Qin Ran's opinion, already surpassing most of the other seemingly tough scholars.

"Your Excellency 2567, dinner is ready!"

"Please come and dine!"

Harold, who had his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, his hands still a little dark, walked over and said while wiping his hands.

"Okay!"

Qin Ran nodded and smiled.

And by the cook's side, Joanna has already begun to help.

Two young people who look like they are from high society can stay with the cook and the coachman without any mind, and help others serve meals.

This is not an easy task.

In Qin Ran's memory, the slightly wealthier families, at a similar age to the two young people in front of them, still lived the days of stretching out their hands for food and opening their mouths.

It can be seen that Herbert's ability to teach students is even more first-class.

"Your Excellency 2567, your dinner!"

Joanna handed a large wooden bowl full of soup to Qin Ran, and the cook on the side handed over two cakes the size of an adult man's palm.

The soup in the large wooden bowl is made up of mushrooms, bean sprouts and shredded bamboo shoots, mixed with a little pork and shrimp, and the soup is steaming hot and creamy.

The aroma penetrated into his nose, causing Qin Ran to swallow his saliva, and took a straight sip, and then couldn't wait to stuff the whole wheat baked cake in his hand into his mouth and chew it in a big gulp.

"Nice work!"

In the face of delicious food, Qin Ran did not hesitate to praise himself.

Although her mouth was stuffed with food and her words were indistinct, the cook liked such a sincere compliment, and immediately, she stuffed an extra cake into Qin Ran's hand.

After thanking him again, Qin Ran took the cake and walked towards Herbert.

Herbert brought back his own dinner a little earlier than Qin Ran.

However, the scholar in front of him was not in a hurry to eat.

He was holding a pencil and writing quickly on paper, sometimes drawing some figures, and then annotating them.

For Qin Ran, who came over, Herbert was unaware.

When Qin Ran finished drinking the last mouthful of soup, Herbert was still immersed in his own world.

"The teacher is so fully committed every time."

"That's what I admire the most."

After Joanna put Herbert's dinner by the campfire on one side, she lowered her voice and said to Qin Ran.

"I also admire people who are fully committed."

Qin Ran said with a smile.

It's not a kind word, it's real.

Because, Qin Ran knew very well how great it was to concentrate on an event.

And the same point of view immediately shortened the distance between Qin Ran and Qiong Na, so that the girl who was originally a little timid about Qin Ran suddenly became familiar.

"Like Cofen said, have you really hunted a giant crocodile that is tens of meters away?"

"And ghosts!"

The girl asked curiously.

"It's not a few tens of meters, it's just a dozen meters."

"If it's really a few tens of meters, it's really a legendary monster!"

Qin Ran shrugged his shoulders.

"What about ghosts?"

"Do they still carry the memories of their lifetime, looking for the most cherished person?"

Between the words, there was a trace of inexplicable yearning in Jona's expression.

Undoubtedly, the curiosity of the girl is more sentimental.

It's a pity that Qin Ran can't see it at all.

He said bluntly.

"No!"

"Most of the monsters I've seen are monsters with only an instinct for disgust with living creatures!"

"When encountering such a monster, it is better to stay in the sun, and if it is night, then take a torch to defend yourself!"

"Remember, they can burrow through walls, so it's best not to stand against walls, and keep an eye on your step!"

What was supposed to be a conversation with a romantic atmosphere turned into combat instruction in an instant.

In fact, if Qiong Na wanted to ask Qin Ran some combat questions at this time, Qin Ran would definitely not mind teaching the other party a hand or two.

It's a pity that the girl in front of her is not interested in fighting.

Especially, after Qin Ran personally broke the illusion she had always existed.

"I'm going to finish my homework assigned by the teacher!"

With that, Joanna walked to the other side of the campfire and picked up a pen and paper.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency 2567!"

Harold, who had been watching here, immediately walked over and said apologetically.

"It's okay."

Qin Ran didn't understand why Joanna was angry, and he wouldn't be angry because the other party was angry - he wouldn't care what a native who had only met him thought of him.

Unless it's task-related.

In the same way, he doesn't mind getting more news about the main quest.

"What do you know about the ancient city of Aesop?"

Qin Ran asked.

"The ancient city of Aesop is said to be a fortress founded by the Nick Dynasty!"

"It's just a legend, though!"

In fact, there have always been doubts about whether the Nick dynasty really existed - after all, it is rumored that the dynasty unified the world 1,500 years ago, conquering all the kingdoms and city-states of the time! But no more evidence was left, only a few words in some ancient books, as if they were shattered overnight. ”

"And the teacher firmly believes that this dynasty existed."

"So, the teacher is going to the ancient city of Aesop to find evidence that can prove the existence of the Nick Dynasty."

Harold sat next to Qin Ran and told the real reason for this trip to the ancient city of Aesop.

"I see."

Qin Ran nodded suddenly.

In the bottom of my heart, I kept the word 'Nick Dynasty' in my heart.

He thinks it will be a key point.

Just as Qin Ran was about to ask Harold for more news, a carriage came from a distance.

The carriage that had left in the afternoon belonging to the police station had returned.

The pale-faced Culkin reluctantly stepped out of the carriage.

He walked in front of Qin Ran with a little fright.

"Hu, Hook is dead!"

The other party stammered.

PS First Update~

Decadent and old, I really can't stay up late, yesterday because of the three watches, I stayed up a little, today not only got up late, but also the whole body hurts, especially in the neck, it is even more uncomfortable......

When I was in this chapter, my shoulders were a little hard to lift......

Alas!

The years are not forgiving!

Decadent begging for a monthly pass ~ begging for a subscription ~ (to be continued.) )