Chapter Seventy-One
Not only Garcia, but even the Knight King Moran made a similar decision, and Randy and Zhou Lie felt helpless, because their group of five entered the mountain, and the fundamental purpose was to bring Garcia out, ensure its safety, and leave the matter to Arthur to deal with.
Now Zhou Lie has a feeling of regret.
"Then please let us help fight off that beast as well. Layla said suddenly, her eyes on Arthur.
Hearing Layla's words, everyone was surprised, but they were speechless for a while, Zhou Lie understood very well why Layla thought so, if this was said by Randy and others, I am afraid it was just a means of negotiation, but for Layla, this was a sincere suggestion.
Just like when she was in Rhine Town, she made her own recruitment order and went to the barracks to help Arthur, here she thought very simply, as long as she added the strength of their group, she could suppress that demonic beast.
Just like the last time she dealt with Xudra, she still relied on Randy's decision and her own magic array to complete the final blow, Layla believes that this time it will be the same, and after solving the matter here efficiently, she will go to Mephisburg to find the star carving.
"Don't mess around, you should know it's not a joke!" Arthur said in a deep voice.
"I know, but we've come to find Garcia to keep him safe, and since he's going to stay here, our best bet is to settle the matter here as soon as possible. β
Looking at Layla's eyes, Arthur knew that this was also a person who couldn't be convinced, but that would only make the scene more confusing.
"Don't forget our own mission. Zhou Lie pulled back to Layla and said, "Coming here to find Garcia, we have done our duty, since he himself is so decisive, there is no need for us to follow like a nanny, he is already an adult, and he should learn to bear the consequences." Zhou Lie's cold voice said unquestionably.
"We'll take your men out and tell Vivien where you are, and what happens next is none of our business. β
For Zhou Lie, he is not as loyal as Randy, nor is he as naΓ―ve as Layla, there are many ways to solve a problem, but when a problem does not belong to him, he absolutely refuses to trap himself in it.
The problem that can be solved by pulling the handle, Zhou Lie is naturally willing to reach out to help, but then he has to pay his own time and strength, and even fight for his life, just for the sake of others, this cannot happen to Zhou Lie.
Lack of affection, Zhou Lie sneered.
Among the people present, only Zhou Lie was qualified to say these words, so he said it, and Layla still wanted to fight, but she couldn't break free from Zhou Lie's hands and was taken directly outside the tent.
Randy didn't agree with Layla's idea, nor did he openly support what Zhou Lie said, but after the two left the tent, Al Fred and Fried began to gather the soldiers and prepare to take them away.
"You two really want to stay. In the tent, Arthur looked at Garcia with an ugly face.
"Well, don't worry, we won't cause you any trouble. Moran replied, looking at Arthur with the heat of the challenger,
It was the first time he had seen someone as strong as Arthur, and Moran felt that he might not be able to defeat him, and it was also an honor to fight alongside such a powerful warrior.
"Well, I'm definitely going to stay, even if it's not me in that monster in the end, I'm going to really hurt that big guy, you can see, my magic armor is very powerful. Garcia said with a grin, not decadent at all.
Arthur stretched out his hand to stroke his forehead, he used to be just a warrior, and he always felt that it was his own business to deal with the out-of-control beast god soldiers, but he didn't expect one or two people in the way to appear in the way.
"Okay. "In the face of the wayward requests of an earl and a prince, he is really a man of no real standing and is not qualified to refuse" But you also know the danger and strength of that dragon, and everything will be up to me until the follow-up troops arrive. β
"Understood!" Garcia grinned, excited to stay.
It is hard to imagine that such a person is a prince.
A large number of soldiers and knights followed Zhou Lie and they left the Philins Mountains, and they didn't encounter the monster again along the way, and it seemed that even if they wanted to meet the "dragon", it would not be easy.
Back on the road, the group of soldiers, who had been low and exhausted, finally had their spirits, and with the highest-ranking knight among them as their temporary commander, with the handwritten letters of Randy and Prince Garcia, they headed for Babylon, as long as they had these two letters, these soldiers would not be held accountable.
And along the way, Layla was worried, and suggested several times that everyone turn back, but Zhou Lie persuaded her to go back, and finally left the Philins Mountains, and Layla no longer mentioned this matter.
The five of them then continued their journey towards Mephisburg, the road to Mephisburg was located on the outer side of the mountain, and it winded along the foot of the mountain, passing several small villages, and finally there was only one day left to reach their destination.
"Actually, those villages are already within Mephisburg. Randy said after they had spent the night at a farmhouse and had their belongings settled.
"Then we should have started investigating a long time ago?" Zhou Lie asked with an eyebrow.
"That's not it, according to the great sage of Tionlis, the reaction of the star carving appeared in the central area of Mephisburg, so naturally it has nothing to do with this side, if you are lucky, you shouldn't have to do anything else. β
"Why do you say that?"
"Because it was originally a fortress, and even now, it is a strong garrison in the Empire, so as long as we get there, we can know any information about it at will. Randy explained.
"That's so convenient, it's easy to do whatever you do. β
"Tsk, it turned out to be a soldier's nest, I didn't expect it to be this kind of place. I shudder when I hear it. Alfred looked disgusted, and seemed to have a very bad impression of Mephisburg.
"It's not a good place for Alfred, as there are no underground guilds or any dark streets where thieves can live, but I'm sure Fred will get used to it faster than you do. Randy said.
Fried shook his head, "I don't like it there either, I just want to get out as soon as possible after the investigation." β
"Oh, it's rare to go back to your hometown and want to leave quickly?" Randy chuckled, churning.
"Even though it's my hometown, I don't have many pleasant memories. Fried waved his hand, as if he didn't want to continue the conversation.
Randy shrugged his shoulders and made a gesture of helplessness, then said "Fort Mephiss is divided into an inner city and an outer city, the inner city is basically the residence of officers, and the outer city is the residence of civilians, the whole fort is in the middle of two mountain ranges, it was once a barrier against enemies in the west, and now it is used as a training camp for recruits. β
"We need to go to the inner city first to find out the information, and the great sage of Theonlis will also meet us here, and we will need his help to find the star carving, and after finding the star carving, we will use the wooden box to capture it, because only magicians can use it, so please don't act rashly, and be sure to wait for Layla to arrive." β
Alfred plucked his ears, blew away the tawny dirt in between, and said, "Sounds simple, but there should be some precautions, such as, what is the attribute this time?"
Randy glanced at each other and said, "Water, fire, time, any of these three is possible. β
"Cut, isn't it fire? Alfred lost interest for a moment and turned back to his room.
The others Mo Min looked at Alfred wonderfully, only Zhou Lie's heart tightened, and his face still tried to maintain his composure.
After Randy instructed these things, he also went to rest, this time there was no need for anyone to keep vigil, but Zhou Lie couldn't sleep at all, he turned over and stabbed the roof alone, looking at the sky in a daze.
"If the last time we were swept into the warped planes of Greenshade was because of the connection between Frem and Tim, then you should be able to sense each other this time, if there really is another star carving here. Zhou Lie said in his heart.
"Yes, there is another similar wave here besides Frem. Tim's voice came out.
"But along the way, I've been able to sense similar fluctuations as ours, but Tim, the sluggish guy, keeps saying it's my delusion. Frem said indignantly, as if he had been arguing with Tim for a long time over the incident.
"You sense the fluctuations that I can't feel, and from this base point where I can't make a mistake, it's naturally you who make mistakes. Tim's calm voice refuted Freem's words, and Zhou Lie seemed to understand a little bit why Freem, who had been noisy all the time, had become so low, and anyone would feel tired when they encountered Tim's robber logic.
"In other words, there is indeed a reaction from the star carving here?" Zhou Lie felt a trace of interest, "How far is it, and in which direction can you feel it?"
"I know it's getting closer, but I don't know how far away, and if I want to find Tim's location directly like last time, I have to get a little closer, and now it's like a wire connected in the middle, and it will break at any time. Frem said.
"It's enough to know that. Zhou Lie nodded.
The semi-circular moon hung in the sky, but it was bright enough, and the surrounding stars seemed to be just as bright as the moon was bright, shining with a charming light.
This made Zhou Lie miss his hometown very much, on the roof of the palace, blowing a different incense breeze from here, looking at the same sky.
What if the third star carving could also be absorbed into the knife itself?
As soon as this thought came to me, it could never be stopped.
At this moment, he has the flame and time, and he still feels that his strength is not enough to subvert or change anything, but a little more, he can return to the Xia Kingdom from time to time and let his mother live a good life?