Stormwind, a huge city of 300,000 people, the most densely populated capital of Azeroth. A small river runs through the city and flows westward into the endless sea, and there are people by the river, including women who wash their clothes, merchants of all colors, and mighty knights on tall horses.

"Sir, today's oatmeal rings are particularly fragrant, do you want to buy some for Madame?" Hernandez woke up with a crisp cry, and looked down to see a young girl with a basket standing beside the horse, following the slow horse backwards, smiling at herself.

Seeing that the knight reined in his horse, the maiden lifted the cotton cloth covering the basket and held it high in front of Hernandez, and a smell of wheat mixed with heat came to her face.

The young girl Hernandez could not be named, but she was very familiar, and every time she passed by, she would meet her, and buy some oatmeal rings from her. After a long time, the girl was no longer restrained about him, and as soon as she saw him, she took the initiative to stop him and sell him.

"Then ...... Bring me a pack. Hernandez looked a little preoccupied, and casually responded, taking out 10 copper horns from his satchel and handing them over.

The girl squeezed crisply, took the money and squatted down, rested the basket on her lap, and quickly handed over a large bag in a paper bag. "Sir, you have a guest at home today, so I will give you a few more."

"Guests?" Hernandez was a little puzzled and didn't make an appointment, who would be coming?

Thinking of this, he put away his thoughts and began to beat the horse and trot.

Hernandez's home is in the northwest corner of Stormwind, which faces the sea, has a superior environment, can see the docks of Stormwind, and is inhabited by the city's nobles. After crossing a bridge, you will enter the noble residential area, and then walk through the streets and alleys to the northernmost foot of the hill, where is his home.

The Baron's Mansion was not large, only two houses in the courtyard, and there were only three servants, one man and two women, and now the old butler was standing at the door and watching, and when he saw Hernandez galloping over, he immediately waved his hand with joy on his face.

"Tucson, you look very good today, could it be that you have added Ding to your family?" When Hernandez saw his family, a warmth rose in his heart, and he quipped.

The old butler Tucson took the reins and replied with a smile: "There is indeed a happy event, but it is not my stupid son who wants to add Ding, but you, my lord."

Hernandez paused, Huo Ran turned around, his eyes were round, and he asked tremblingly, "What did you say?!"

Tucson had expected this to come, and repeated it with a smile, and before he could finish, Hernandez rushed into the house like a cat with his tail stepped on.

Leaning slightly, there were shouts of ecstasy in the house, and the sound of women's laughter and scolding, the old butler Tucson shook his head with a smile, and led the horse to the stable, and at this moment, there was a sound of inquiry from behind.

"Excuse me, is this Baron Hernandez's home?"

Tucson looked back and saw a man wrapped in a gray robe, standing by the door and looking in.

The person who came was Cheng Xiaotian.

He had been in Stormwind for a day and a night, and had snuck into several confidential places at night, but he had found nothing, and there was no news of the four of them at all. As a last resort, he thought of Hernandez, the only friend he trusted in Stormwind.

Unlike what he had imagined, Hernandez's family was small and ordinary, as if the nobleman of Stormwind was not wealthy.

"Who are you looking for, sir?" The old housekeeper's words were not high, and he did not have the arrogance of ordinary aristocratic servants, and Cheng Xiaotian felt good when he heard it.

"I'm a friend of Baron Hernandez, with the title of viscount, and I've come from far away to visit him." Cheng Xiaotian said with a smile.

The old butler was stunned, his own master was simple enough, and this viscount was even less sophisticated, and he dressed more casually than ordinary adventurers.

However, Hernandez's family style was strict, and the old butler did not dare to be contemptuous at all, so he stroked his chest and asked, "Please ask this gentleman with your surname, and I will go in and report it."

Cheng Xiaotian thought for a while and said, "You just say that my surname is Cheng and I am from the north."

"Guest, please wait." The old housekeeper saluted again, turned to leave, and Cheng Xiaotian waited quietly by the door.

At this moment, there was a rapid sound of horses' hooves in the distance, and Cheng Xiaotian looked back, and his face suddenly became gloomy. Then he leaned against the courtyard wall and disappeared in an instant.

A squad of 12 cavalry arrived, and a knight dressed in neat golden armor led the team straight to Hernandez's house. At the same time, Hernandez was hurrying to the courtyard gate, his face full of surprise, and the two sides collided head-on at the door.

"Knights of Light, who are you?" Hernandez asked, looking left and right at the same time, looking a little nervous.

The leading knight made a military salute, took out a scroll of paper from his arms, and said: "His Majesty the Regent has a secret letter handed to you, please read it carefully, and destroy it immediately after reading it, and do not leak it."

Hernandez nodded, took the scroll, and the knight captain nodded, turned the horse and led the team away.

Seeing the cavalry leave, Hernandez looked left and right again, and when he saw that there was no one, he muttered and turned back to the house, "How can there be no one?" Is Tucson wrong? ”

Hernandez opened the scroll of paper as he walked, and as he watched, his steps slowed down more and more, and finally stopped, and his face became ugly.

At this moment, a calm voice came from behind him, "Why, aren't old friends welcome?" ”

Hernandez turned around suddenly, only to see a man wrapped in a gray robe standing at the gate of the courtyard, and when he saw him turn around, he slowly raised his head, revealing a pair of dark eyes.

Hernandez's body was slightly startled, and then he smiled bitterly: "Lord Lord, you are always so elusive, it scares me, don't ...... Stop standing at the door, come in. ”

With that, Hernandez strode forward, grabbed Cheng Xiaotian's wrist, and led him into the house.

Cheng Xiaotian let him lead him, and suddenly asked, "What is written on the paper in your hand?"

Hernandez was shocked again, only to find that the secret letter was still in his hand, and hurriedly smiled: "It's nothing, it's just a personnel transfer order from the Knights."

After that, Hernandez pulled the piece of paper, stuffed it into his arms indiscriminately, and continued to lead Cheng Xiaotian to the house.

"Personnel appointments? Is it related to the Arathi Basin? Cheng Xiaotian asked lightly.

In front of Cheng Xiaotian, Hernandez's face changed instantly, and Cheng Xiaotian couldn't see it.

"How could it be...... It's just about the security of Stormwind. Hernandez replied casually.

"Oh?" Cheng Xiaotian was pulled by Hernandez, and when he heard this, a fierce light suddenly flashed in his eyes. Then he slammed the big sword with his right hand, revealing the hilt of Yuntong's sword, and grasped it.

He was also reading the secret order when Hernandez read it just now, and it was clearly written, first, he was appointed as the general of the newly formed Northern Theater of Operations. The second instruction is to ask him to pay attention to Cheng Xiaotian's whereabouts, and once he finds out, stabilize it first, and then immediately report it to MI7!

"Hernandez, I gave you a chance, and you, you chose a dead end!" Cheng Xiaotian's heart was blazing, looking at Hernandez who was leading the way, clenched the hilt of his sword, and began to pull out little by little.

Hernandez still didn't look back, leading Cheng Xiaotian to the door, Cheng Xiaotian couldn't see it, his head was full of sweat.

At that moment, the front door was pushed open, and a young woman in a blue cloth dress appeared. She has brown wavy shawl hair, a small figure, and fair skin, which is not beautiful, but it makes people feel relatable.

Seeing this woman, Cheng Xiaotian's pupils shrank, and with his hand, the Yuntong sword was returned to the sheath, and it was covered by a wide cloak.

"Hernandez, I heard that there is a guest at home, can you introduce me to it?" The woman leaned against the door and smiled, her voice soft and beautiful, and her expression gentle and easy-going.

Hernandez was about to speak, and Cheng Xiaotian said loudly: "This is the baroness, right?" Unfortunately, I have something important to leave and I won't be able to visit today. ”

"Oh...... It's a shame that I haven't had a guest in my house for a long time. The woman's tone was a little disappointed.

Cheng Xiaotian paused slightly, wiped it on his waist, and an extra bead with a faint white light appeared in his palm. He flicked Hernandez away from the hand he was holding, stuffed the beads into his palm, and said with a smile: "When we met for the first time, I didn't bring any gifts, so let's give this to Madame, if Madame feels ...... in the future If you feel uncomfortable, just swallow this bead to ensure immediate recovery. ”

After that, Cheng Xiaotian saluted the woman's chest, turned around and strode away.

Hernandez didn't look back the whole time, sweat pouring down his forehead and his hand holding the beads trembling.

"Hernandez, why don't you send off guests?" Madame walked up to Hernandez and reproached.

Hernandez gave his wife a difficult look, and suddenly fell to his knees with a "poof", tears welling up in his eyes, and he began to cry. (To be continued.) )