"The people of the North themselves know that their history can be written by a road, because this road paves the way for the North." -- Excerpt from "Geography of the North"

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"Long Road" is a very famous artificially constructed road on the Walsted continent. Due to the complex and changeable geographical environment in the north, this series of roads also includes bridges, tunnels, winding mountain roads, plank roads and other ancillary facilities.

The "long road" built in the vast wasteland, built on the towering mountains, and built between the deep canyons, has a total length of about 70,000 kilometers.

As a transportation artery, the "Long Road" not only played a role in connecting the various city-states in the northern part of the country, but it was also the only passage connecting the northern border with the southern continent.

In order to take revenge on the Eternal Temple, after capturing Carter City, the Magic Society immediately sent two elite teams of battle mages to the south to capture the commercial city "Maiturisiland", which is known as the "Pearl of the North and the hub of the long road".

It can be said that as long as the city is held, the temple's army will not be able to drive straight into the northern hinterland.

Under Victor's guidelines of "united cooperation against the Temple of Eternity", the nobles who had long been dissatisfied with the temple turned against each other, which led the Magical Society to occupy the junction between the northern and southern continents - "Maiturisiland" without much effort.

Moreover, in the "Maiturisland" Magic Society, I also got a special harvest, that is, the cooperation intention of the "Northland Alliance".

This unexpected surprise was taken very seriously by the senior management of the Magical Society, and after the meeting of the Council, the Magical Society decided to send three teams of emissaries to the capital of the Kingdom of Barbatler "Saint-Naburg" to establish a formal alliance with the "Northland Alliance".

In order to sweep away the power of the Eternal Temple in the North in one fell swoop, before establishing an alliance with the "Northland Alliance", the Magical Society will stop expanding and instead defend the surrounding areas of Carter City and Myturiseland. Therefore, the three teams of emissaries sent out acted separately and in secret.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Magical Society has left behind in addition to sending three teams of emissaries.

"I don't understand! It has to be so complicated for such a simple thing......"

Victor, who was clad in a black cloak and wrapped himself tightly, muttered unhappily, "A few legendary mages, why don't you go to Saint-Naburg yourself?" It's convenient and hassle-free! For such an important matter, I have to let a small mid-level mage be in charge...... I really don't understand! ”

That's right, Victor is the master of the Magic Society!

While all three teams of emissaries have the authority to sign a pact with the Northland Alliance on behalf of the Magical Society, other matters must be discussed by Victor. In other words, Victor is the messenger of the Magical Society in the true sense of the word!

"Perhaps I'm the most unlucky mage...... 'Emissary Mission' requires me to leave Carter City alone, and not to take any transportation until I leave the area where the city belongs!"

Looking at Carter City behind him, and then at the "long road" that stretched to the sky under his feet, Victor, who was forced to take over the task by the Magic Society, complained as he tightened his cloak and walked quickly.

Soon, Carter City turned into a small black dot and gradually disappeared.

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A Northland caravan of dozens of double-canopy wagons was driving the "long road" that winded through the wilderness, and heavily armed caravan guards roamed the front and rear of the caravan on horseback, alert for possible dangers.

"Old Locke, why do you say that father, he keeps urging me to return to Saint-Na as soon as possible?"

In a large carriage in the center of the caravan, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl in gorgeous clothes asked the old man sitting opposite her suspiciously: "Why can't he wait another two months when he knows that I will soon finish my studies at the Saint Laurent Academy?" ”

"Your Highness, you are too immersed in reading...... During this time, the Vorsted continent can be described as turbulent! ”

The old man, known as Locke, explained in a slow voice, "The Eternal Temple was hit hard during the attack on the Magic Society, and the nobles who were not willing to accept the status quo have already begun to prepare......"

"Ready? What are those nobles preparing? What does this have to do with us? ”

Looking at the girl's confused expression, the old man smiled helplessly: "Your Highness, with your wisdom, just look more, listen more, and think more...... All of this will not be a problem. ”

"How boring my life would be then! I've been intriguing all day, and I feel uncomfortable just thinking about it......"

The girl blinked her big bright and sly eyes, "For me, all kinds of wonderful knowledge are my best companions!" ”

"Your Highness, your ......"

As the two men were talking, the bumpy carriage beneath them stopped.

Old Locke frowned, he opened the window and asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?" Why stop? ”

"My lord, we don't know the exact situation." A burly warrior replied respectfully, "However, the guards at the front of the convoy are coming towards us......"

"Be on the right guards! Everything is based on the safety of His Highness!! ”

"Yes! My Lord! ”

After about ten breaths, there was a crisp sound of horses' hooves from far and near.

"My lord! There was a traveler at the front of the caravan who wanted to go in company......"

After hearing the guard's announcement, Old Locke said with an unhappy expression: "Could it be that the reason why the convoy stopped moving forward is this little thing?" ”

After a pause, Old Locke continued: "Why don't you agree to his request? Away from home...... Convenience with others is convenience with oneself! What's more, he's just one person, so what else is there to worry about so many of you? ”

"But...... My lord, this guy behaves, well, how to say it? Weird...... Right! It's weird! ”

Hearing the guard's description that did not match the preface, old Locke felt very impatient. Just as he was about to ignore the matter and let the caravan continue on its way, the young girl suddenly let out a pleasant voice: "Strange people? Old Locke, I want to take a look! ”

"Your Highness, we still need to hurry......"

"Nope! I suddenly became interested and wanted to see this 'weird person'!! ”

The girl seemed to have a small temperament, and when Old Locke saw her resolute expression, he could only reluctantly agree.

Glaring fiercely at the guard who had rushed back from the front of the convoy, Old Locke who came out of the carriage and several caravan guards on both sides of the carriage carefully protected the girl and walked towards the front of the convoy.