The traveler took the wine glass handed to him by his aunt, nodded his head and thanked him, and said, "My name is Ma Lan." ”

That traveler is the leader of Segou's investigation team, Malan Clinton.

An hour ago, not far from the village of Crane.

Malan led the team to chase the rut to the side of the village of Crane, and the rut followed the road into the village of Crane. As soon as Ma Lan pulled the horse's head, he stopped, and the team members also stopped, looked at Ma Lan, and waited for Ma Lan's order.

"You guys find a hidden place outside and set up camp, and I'll go in and have a look." Malan turned over and dismounted, and ordered his men.

"But, Captain, if that's a fugitive, aren't you ......?"

"Don't talk nonsense, go and set up camp, it'll be difficult when it's dark. Remember, hidden. Ma Lan waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to hurry up, he took off his military uniform and military boots, put on a ragged shirt, rolled on the ground a few times, and finally put on a shabby robe.

The soldiers couldn't help but admire their commander's operation, so they didn't say more, put away the captain's clothes, led the captain's horse, and found a place to camp. After waiting for them to leave, Malan walked into the village of Crane alone.

At this time, sitting opposite Snorlan and Arturius was none other than Ma Lan, the leader of the reconnaissance team who was discovered and led by the sentry.

Arturius shook his glass slightly, squinting at Malan, who also looked at him.

After a while, Arturius spoke: "Traveler? In this chaotic year, it's really rare. ”

Ma Lan smiled and said, "Indeed, the world is not peaceful. But it's the kind of journey that's more fun and exciting, isn't it? ”

The corners of Arturius' mouth curled slightly, nodded, and said, "Yes, it is indeed exciting, it is indeed interesting. Then I think you are also well-informed! It just so happens that my little brother has never seen much of the world, how about you give him something to open his eyes? Arturius pointed at Snolan.

Ma Lan nodded and said, "Okay." I wonder what the little brother wants to hear? ”

Snorlan pondered for a moment and said, "That'...... What countries are there on the mainland now? ”

Ma Lan grinned: "This is easy to do, let's start with the nearest one." This is the border of the Segou Empire, the west of the Segu Empire is the Roe Empire, and further west is a large swamp, in the center of the swamp there is a Magno Principality, and then out of the swamp to the west is the Harran Empire, and to the north of the Harlan Empire is the Duchy of Riosta, which is our Cologne continent.

"Further west, across the Isthmus of Kolva is the Aston Desert on the continent of Fao, the south of the Great Desert is the oldest and most powerful empire of mankind, the Oude Empire, and the north of the Great Desert is the territory of the Elven Empire, the world's overlord hundreds of years ago. The Tade Continent in the southeast of the Fao Continent and the Tard Continent in the southwest of the Cologne Continent are all the territory of the Elven Empire.

"Directly south of our Cologne continent, the Musi continent is naturally another old empire, the Musi Empire. Oh, by the way, there is also a Southern Trade Federation in the Southern Isles in the southeast sea of the Segu Empire, but their political system seems to be different from ours, I don't know the specifics. After speaking, Ma Lan took a sip of wine.

Arturius clapped his hands again and again: "Okay, Sir is really well-informed, I salute Mr. Arturius raised his glass.

Malan also raised his glass, and the two drank it all, and Snorlan refilled the wine for the two.

Arturius continued: "Where is the gentleman from?" “

"I'm from Selland."

"It turned out to be someone from the capital, so he must be very familiar with our Saigu Empire?"

"That's nature, after all, it's my own home."

"We are a poor country and are not very familiar with the political system of our empire, why don't you introduce it to us and let us have a long insight?" Arturius asked.

"Okay, then I'll talk about it. Our current Emperor His Majesty's name is Conriz Bonia, who is brave and good at fighting, knows people and is good at duties, and is a rare good monarch. His Majesty has direct jurisdiction over the Central Military Department, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. The Central Military Department is in charge of army affairs; The Ministry of the Interior is in charge of domestic construction; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for diplomatic and intelligence work with other countries; As the name suggests, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs is in charge of all maritime affairs. Malan smiled and gave a brief introduction to the political system of the Segou Empire.

Arturius nodded again and clapped his hands in praise: "Good, sir is really knowledgeable. Why don't you stay a few more days, sir, and let us entertain you?

Malan shook his head: "No, it's not a secret, I still have some property in Selland, and Selland's favorable conditions can't make me feel happy, my biggest pursuit in this life is to travel around, adventure, and a stable life, which is not suitable for me." Besides, I have only just embarked on the journey for a short time, and I don't want to rest yet, and tomorrow morning, I have to go. “

Arturius nodded: "I see. Then we won't force Mr. to stay. Oh, by the way, I also want to ask, is there any difference between living in the capital and living in the countryside like ours? “

Ma Lan couldn't help but be happy, and said: "That's a big difference, don't say anything else, let's talk about the most basic, magic network, do you know?" “

Snorlan shook his head, but Arturius nodded slightly, and said, "I've heard a little, but I don't know much about it." “

Ma Lan continued: "The magic network is a kind of super-large magic array covering the city, it is very popular in larger cities, the main function is to facilitate the life of the people, as long as ten gold coins, you can install a sub-magic array in your home, this magic array can summon water and fire through a few crystals issued to you, and can also be connected to a special magic guide device, providing lighting and other functions." This magic array is almost every family, and the monthly maintenance fee is one gold coin, which really facilitates people's lives. This magic array is said to have been invented by the legendary archmage Hook, and I don't know where the specific energy comes from or how to drive it, but I know that it is indeed very easy to use. “

The more Snowland listened, the more surprised he became, this is a three-in-one system of water, electricity and gas, from this point of view, this is more advanced than the earth! It's not scientific at all! Of course, it's magical. He felt that he had once again underestimated the development level of this world, and judging from this magic array, the development level of this world might be unexpectedly high.

Ma Lan thought for a while, and then said: "What's more, the materials here are too scarce, since the popularization of the portable and simple quick-freezing magic array, the market in Seran is full of goods from all over the world, here...... To be honest, I've never even seen a decent market. “

Arturius nodded: "Indeed, there are too many border wars, and it is difficult to build. However, the border pearl Rapids Town is not quite prosperous. “

Malan glanced at Arturius in surprise: "Don't you know? “

Arturius looked puzzled: "What's wrong?" “

"Riptide was attacked the night before, and not a single one was left alive!"

"What!?" Arturius's eyes widened and his mouth slightly open, a shocked expression. "Who did it?"

"I don't know, it seems to be a Roe."

"The Roe are so cruel?"

"I don't know, it doesn't look like it, but it may be for some special reason."

Snorlan watched Arturius's performance and silently praised him in his heart, but he didn't know that Ma Lan's acting skills should be praised more. Overall, Arturius's acting skills are slightly exaggerated and very young; But Ma Lan's acting skills are very natural, and at first glance, you can tell that she is an old drama bone.

Snowland filled the two of them with wine, and by the way, he poured himself a full drink, and he wanted to give the well-informed "traveler" a glass.

Snorlan raised his glass and said, "Thank you, sir, for answering my questions, listening to your words is better than reading for ten years." ”

Ma Lan raised his glass in response, and the two drank it all. Ma Lan said: "The little brother speaks very well, but he doesn't look like a countryman who has never seen the world." ”

Snorlan snorted: "Ha, the main reason is that my parents are educated, and they are always influenced by them, and they unconsciously become literate." ”

Ma Lan nodded: "I see." Are your parents okay? ”

Snorlan sighed, "It's gone." ”

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Malan touched his nose and said embarrassedly.

Snorlan waved his hand and said, "It's okay, it's time to relax." ”

Seeing this, Arturius immediately raised his glass and said, "Okay, I won't mention sad things today, I will mainly drink alcohol, and I will do it first as respect!" With that, Arturius drank a full cup of wine.

Snorlan hurriedly filled up the wine for himself and Malan and toasted together. Snorlan wiped his mouth and said with a smile: "That's right, there is wine today and drunk today, tomorrow will be sad tomorrow, and tomorrow will be sad, just drink happily at this time." ”

Arturius laughed heartily: "Haha, yes, that's right, that's it!" ”

Malan also smiled. At this moment, a little girl of twelve or thirteen years old came over, this little girl had fiery red hair, a double ponytail, and a little baby fat on her face, she looked very cute, she went straight to Arturius, looked at Arturius and said, "Dad, you are back." ”

Ma Lan's pupils shrank, and his hand couldn't help but stagnate, but in the blink of an eye, it returned to normal, and Arturius and Snorlan, who were looking at the little girl, did not notice this fleeting anomaly. Arturius grinned happily, rubbed the little girl's hair, and introduced to Snorlan and Maran, "This is my daughter, Theresa. Theresa, say hello to your Uncle Snorlan and Uncle Maran. ”

The little girl smiled and said to Snorlan and Malan, "Uncle Snowland is good, Uncle Malan is good." ”

Snorlan felt a little awkward in his heart, even though he was not too old, but watching a little girl call you uncle, there was still some discomfort. Still, he smiled and nodded to Theresa. Malan didn't feel that way, and he smiled and nodded to Theresa.

At this time, the meat was finally roasted, and the dinner continued, and the villagers sang and danced, and the militiamen ate and drank, and Snorlan was also infected by this simple and enthusiastic atmosphere, and drank a lot, and Arturius drank cup after he settled his daughter, and neither the villagers who were reveling nor the militiamen who were drinking freely noticed that in the corner, there was a pair of eyes shrouded in black robes, staring at them coldly with scrutiny, as if it were a letter spit out by a poisonous snake about to come out of the hole, Looking for traces of prey.

And now, this poisonous snake named Malan has been found.