Deciduous City, Onyx River.

Sauron stood on the deck and stared into the distance, turned his head to look at Scarface behind him, and said slowly, "How are the orcs moving?" ”

Scarface leaned over slightly and said, "Your Excellency, they've been very honest lately. ”

Sauron nodded when he heard this, and said in a deep voice, "Let the scouts keep an eye on the movements of the orcs, and send them to me immediately if there is any special situation." ”

"Yes." Scarface stepped back.

The orc army had failed twice in a row, and Eugene's actions had become more cautious.

For the first time in Fallen Leaves, he was abused by an ancient brass dragon summoned by Sauron's incarnation, forcing Eugene to retreat and regroup. Attacking Sauron that night, Eugene returned again in vain and suffered heavy losses. The blows of two consecutive defeats are very harsh for the orcs, and I'm afraid their morale has dropped a lot. Recently, there has been no movement from the orcs, I'm afraid that they are afraid of being hit hard again, and if they are defeated three times in a row, I'm afraid the morale of the Predator Legion will not be able to bear it.

Eugene needs a victory to inspire the warriors, but Sauron won't give it that chance!

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Half-orcs occupy the land, on the banks of the Agate River.

Bands of orc laborers were hard at work, cutting down the trees in the forest one by one at the urging of the overseers, and then transporting them back one by one. In the vicinity of the camp of the orc army was already busy, many orcs were busy working, and the outline of the foundation had been built nearby. Relying on the natural strength advantage, the half-orcs worked very efficiently, and in just half a day, a rough orc fortress outline appeared.

But this is just the beginning, judging from the foundation that has been laid, the scale of this fortress is much larger!

Fallen Leaf City.

There was a solemnity in the council room, and many nobles were talking, and one of them said, "What? Orcs build a fortress across the river? What are they going to do? ”

Everyone present was worried.

If the orcs did build a large military fortress on the other side of the river, it would be difficult for them to regain their lost territory in the future.

Even if reinforcements arrive, the situation can suddenly turn into an enemy defending and attacking. However, if you attack a military fortress established by the half-orcs with a half-elf army, you know what a terrible cost of casualties it will take to take it. Such a fortress is built with a spit and a nail, the shaman is also a spellcaster, and although the craftsmanship of the orcs to build the fortress is not good-looking, the durability is definitely not worse than that of other races. This fortress is really built against Fallen Leaf City.

"Maybe that's a good thing."

The old man sitting on the right glanced at the others, his territory was near Fallen Leaf City, and even if the land on the other side of the river was recovered, he would not get much benefit, so he said calmly: "In this way, the orcs should not attack in a short time." ”

"We can hold out until the Earthwalker reinforcements arrive!"

………………

The orcs have finally learned to behave.

Twice in a row at Sauron's hand. Eugene's original plan to defeat the half-elves in one fell swoop was completely in vain. It is undoubtedly the wisest thing to do at present by building a military fortress on the other side of the river to confront Fallen Leaf City, which can consolidate the gains in the rear on the one hand, and advance and retreat freely on the other. Anyway, Sauron didn't think that the current Fallen Leaf City was capable of attacking the orc military fortress, and the casualties required were beyond anyone's ability to bear.

"Eugene, this is going to advance step by step!"

Sauron looked at the river in the distance and said in a low voice: "If the military fortress is really built, and the location on the other side of the Onyx River is chosen, it is impossible for the half-elves to regain the lost territory without fighting for decades. ”

"It's a pity."

"Eugene didn't count the Sage Catastrophe, and the fortress is almost like paper paste for some deposits!"

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Overseas archipelago. Port of Moddo.

A towering lighthouse appeared in front of him, and the excited voices of the sailors alarmed George, who was able to mingle with the convoy guards in just a few days, so he soon knew that the city of Mordor was coming.

A gentle sea breeze blows in your face.

Flocks of seabirds can be seen in the distance. Under the blue sky, flying fish appear on the surface of the sea from time to time.

For George, who has lived in the inland area since he was a child, everything is so new and shocking, and he feels a broader world. There is even a little more longing for life on the sea. Compared with the life of being confined to a town in the past, a trip to Fallen Leaf City, the qiē he saw on the sea along the way completely subverted his understanding. It was the first time he knew that the world was so big. There were so many things he had never thought of.

The vision of civilians in this world is actually very small.

There were quite a few people like George, and soon others were on the deck, looking ahead with amazement on their faces.

The figure of the city of Modo appeared.

It was a huge natural harbor, which had been enlarged after construction, and white sails could be seen in the distance, and a large number of ships were docked near the harbor, and before they could get close, they could hear the shouts of the dock laborers, who were busy carrying goods, and every now and then a ship set sail. Just by seeing this place for the first time, George felt the prosperity and richness of this place, and everything in front of him was a scene he had never seen before.

Even, there is no such thriving trade in the entire inland region!

Trade is wealth, trade is vitality, the prosperity of Whitehorse City appeared because of trade, and the downfall of Whitehorse City was because trade was blocked.

"It's coming soon."

After this period of contact, the captain of the guard has become familiar with George a lot, he glanced at the young man next to him, and smiled: "When you get to the dock, someone will arrange for you." ”

George smiled and nodded, reaching out and touching his pocket, which contained some money.

The other party took care of them along the way, so George planned to invite the other party to the tavern for a drink after arriving in Fallen Leaf City, he was not sure how the church would settle himself and others, but if he could get along with this person, he might be able to become a caravan guard, he was still a little confident in his skills.

However, the captain of the guard smiled and politely refused, and said slowly, "After sending you to the port, we will leave immediately." ”

"This time, many chambers of commerce have heard the news."

"I heard that there is a fleet from Arendelle. I was already planning to go back with my goods. As soon as he heard the call order from Lord Sauron, he unloaded the cargo in the wreck bay without saying a word, and then ran away empty-ton to Nusha Island. If we send you a trip, the profit of the Chamber of Commerce will increase by at least two or three percent a year, and the remuneration we will receive will be much more. ”

"So, the fleet won't stop here and will return to Nusha Island today."

Exemption from 'taxes' for one year.

This matter is quite attractive to the Chamber of Commerce, under the control of Sauron, all the routes are controlled, and the Chamber of Commerce needs to pay a lot of protection fees, and if it is exempted for a year, the profit will suddenly increase a lot. Otherwise, it would not have been possible to attract so many people. If it weren't for the fact that only the chambers of commerce in the vicinity of Shipwreck Bay, Fortune City, and Port Taylor could rush over, I'm afraid that fleets from other places would also want to come over and make a profit. Even if you have a familiar face, you can also get practical benefits.

Why not do this kind of good thing?

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Port of Moddo.

Large ships docked near the port, and there was an endless stream of people everywhere in front of them.

"Sister, slow down!"

George helped the young woman with the baby in his arms down the deck, and soon a stern-faced law enforcement team came to escort them, and their destination was not the port, but the city of Mordor in front of them. Many people looked around curiously, and the port gave them the first impression that it was not very lively and prosperous. It's pretty clean and tidy. Compared to the city they remembered, it was so clean and tidy that there was no garbage on the ground, and there was no obvious foul smell of crowding.

There was only the faint smell of the sea in the air.

"Look, sister! It's a temple! So majestic! It's magnificent! ”

The most striking building in Port Moddo. There is no doubt that the Temple of Wealth and the Temple of the Sea, two churches seem to have been starting to get angry lately. The Temple of Fortune is decorated with golden light, and the outer walls are painted with a layer of gold paint, and the advantages of the Temple of Fortune are obvious on the local tyrant Cheng Dù. However, the Temple of the Sea also has its own advantages. That is, there are a lot of treasures under the sea, and it is very simple to get some night pearl corals or something. During this time, the two temples were fighting openly and secretly to overpower each other. The struggle for believers was also fierce.

Across the harbor is a smooth paved road.

There were many people secretly observing this group of refugees who had traveled for a long time, and the characteristics of the half-elves were quite obvious, but no one bothered them, only occasionally watching with curiosity.

In the party responsible for escorting them, George sees the legendary evil Drow Elves.

Or should I say a half-drow elf.

These legendary evil beings have a cold expression, and they simply ignore others, but they are strict and even harsh in carrying out their tasks, and hardly speak to others except for orders. I don't know if it's his own delusion, George saw a hint of panic in the eyes of these drow warriors, but it wasn't that fear, but a hidden panic. This hidden affection makes them very serious and harsh, and they carry out their orders meticulously, as if they are afraid that they will be replaced.

The city of Modo finally appeared in front of us.

In the distance, you can see the cultivated land, and the fields are full of green crops, and this vibrant scene makes them hope for a better future.

But!

There was a sudden panic ahead, and there were frightened cries and cries of women and girls, and George instantly pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword, and the whole person was ready for battle.

"Roar!"

The dull roar of the dragon echoed in everyone's ears.

On the walls of Modo City, a behemoth figure appeared, its cold pupils swept over these small humans, and then violently flapped its dragon wings and soared into the air!

The two-legged pterosaur, with wings spread for nearly ten meters, circled above their heads, and then flew in the direction of the sea.

George's legs trembled slightly.

The scene just now not only frightened him, but many people around him were also scared and cried a lot, compared to the huge bipedal pterosaur in front of him, the half-orc wolf was like a puppy at all.

The convoy has not changed in any way, and seems to be very familiar with the biped pterodactyl.

Soon the team was pacified.

They entered Modo City through the south gate, and George couldn't help but turn his head to look in the direction where the bipedal pterosaur flew away, and for a moment his heart was surging, and he muttered, "Is this Modo City?" ”

……………… (To be continued......)