"I've finally come back alive!" With such a sound, there were bursts of cheers from the caravan. Those aborigines have been scared all the way these days, so they immediately vented the emotions they had been accumulating after escaping.

But Barrett, after hearing the noise, turned around and shook his head angrily: "Don't they know that we have entered Brandenburg's sphere of influence yesterday?" I didn't react until this time, what is this! ”

As the first line of defense against civilization and barbarism, the Brandenburg Fortress could not have been merely a strong fortress. The fortress is home to a large number of cavalry units that patrol the north of the fortress on a daily basis. This is not only a ranger to detect the intelligence ahead, but also an important mobile force to defend the fortress.

With the warning net spread by this powerful cavalry team, not to mention the horse thieves who robbed passing caravans, even ordinary nomadic tribes rarely went south for fear of causing any misunderstanding. In a world where there has not yet been a 'white left', public opinion in civilized society has not yet made any remarks about giving preference to those steppe barbarians. Killings by transgressors have become almost a common practice in the Norhan army. If it weren't for the strict discipline of the Brandenburg Fortress, perhaps there would have been cavalry going deep into the steppe to cut off people's heads and mix up the army's exploits.

In this case, there was no need to wait for the Brandenburg Fortress to be seen, as long as it entered a certain range, the caravan would never be threatened by horse thieves. However, even those aboriginal adventurers do not understand this truth, but the leader of the Bossi team who has been walking back and forth on this trade route all year round should not even be wrong with this little common sense.

However, Barrett thought about it, but he understood the reason why Captain Bossi didn't say hello before: "It should be that there is no basis for words!" Only the flag flying high can reassure those aborigines who have been frightened all the way! ”

Of course, it wasn't until the caravan officially entered the gates of Brandenburg that everyone's tense nerves really relaxed. After all, it was only the high walls and the heavily armed soldiers patrolling them. In order to give people who have experienced that danger a sense of security. Unfortunately, with the status of a caravan, they were still not qualified to stay in the fortress, and everyone passed through the fortress as quickly as they came, and then set up camp in the planning area south of the fortress.

However, now that they have stepped into the territory of the Norhan Kingdom, the risk of the caravan being attacked is naturally greatly reduced. Therefore, this time, the officially planned campsite is naturally not a few steps away from the city wall like north of Brandenburg. So it wasn't until the sun was obscured by the mountains that the caravan saw the flag of its companions.

After encampment. The caravan took into account the mental and physical pressure of the team members during this time. Team Leader Bossi publicly announced that all members would be given a 3-day vacation to recuperate. The white-clad warblers roaming around the caravan and the nearby residents pushing carts to bring fresh fruits and vegetables were eager to earn more gold from the aboriginal adventurers who had been suppressed for more than two months.

After nightfall, he came to his companion with noodles from his own food bowl: "I finally had a good meal, my stomach was tortured during this time, and I was cramping every night." ”

"How can you be so exaggerated, at least there is a hot meal! Isn't there just a little less fresh meat than in the past! Anvil said, putting down the spoon in his hand.

Since the caravan could not even send out rangers, it was naturally impossible to bring back the game to the caravan as often as he did when he first entered the grassland. On the other hand, it was already late autumn when the caravan returned south. Even under normal riding conditions. The harvest is much less than when I went north. Therefore, during that time, the caravan's daily dinner was mixed with dry food and stewed with salted meat, and after eating for a long time, it was naturally greasy.

Of course, after suffering for such a long time, after obtaining relatively abundant supplies, the caravan will naturally not be stingy to send you a good meal at the moment. Pea soup with bacon mixed with meat, fresh grilled pork with cheese, and lettuce salad that I haven't seen since I entered the savannah. It's enough to reward the members for being abused for a long time.

"There's a big difference between fresh meat and salted meat!" The halfling wanderer still holds his point.

The dwarven warrior ignored him this time, though, and Anvil turned his gaze to Barrett and asked, "We passed by the camp to the north on our way back." It's been a while since no one used it. Do you think there could be something wrong with this? ”

"The campsite to the north? You mean the last time we spent north of Brandenburg? After swallowing the food in his mouth, Barrett tapped the bowl with a spoon, "If that's what I mean." But it's an anvil, and you think too much about it. Winter is approaching, and there will be no caravans continuing north at this time. So the camp had temporarily lost its purpose, and only in the spring of the following year would the caravan stay there again. ”

In winter, when the grassland is snowing heavily, they not only spread a thick blanket on the earth, but also bury most of the streams on the grassland. This way, most of the counters that the caravan can use will not be found. Wander far in the white world where there is no reference. In the eyes of most people in this world, it is an act of seeking death.

Therefore, unlike many places in the country in the winter when the land is frozen, a large number of convoys will be arranged, and there will never be caravans left on the steppe at that time. Many caravans, faced with that situation, would rather give up the rest of the trade than return early. In order to stay away from the white demon that has devoured countless lives.

"It's good that I'm thinking too much." The relieved dwarf complained, "This life in between has made me suspicious now. ”

"Now that it has been decided to venture on the mainland. Something like this is inevitable after all. Barrett is an explanation, and at the same time, he is also giving the anvil a preventive shot.

"Of course I do." The dwarf touched his beard and lowered his voice: "It's just that when I was in the second team, it wasn't so thrilling. ”

Do you know how funny it is for dwarves to speak weakly? This action of the anvil immediately amused everyone present. Rielly patted her thigh and smiled, "Of course. Do you think there's a pie-in-the-sky thing in this world? We are able to have a higher level and better equipment than the average player. Naturally, there is a need to go through a more dangerous journey and face a stronger enemy. Like the ones you faced this time, it's nothing at all! ”

"Mage, your last sentence is not right, although the individual strength of those horse thieves is not a big threat. But under their numerical bonus. It's dangerous for us to go it alone. Noodles pointed out a hole in Rieli's words.

However, the mage was unwilling to admit his mistake: "If it is just a breakthrough, with our strength, they will not be able to stop it at all." With my fireball cover, Barrett alone was enough to tear a big hole in their intercepted defense. ”

"Okay, the past is over, don't fight over this kind of thing anymore." At this point, Barrett put down his bowl of food that had been cleaned, "Now we need to start planning our next steps." After all, by the time the caravan reaches Karada, our mission will be complete. ”

"Barrett, you're eating so fast." Claudia. Auditore looked at the basin, which was as clean as new, and continued. "As we said before, aren't we going to Bolham to solve Lily's advancement and Anvil's part-time problem? That's just the way to go! ”

Barrett, who understood what the other party was thinking, immediately explained: "This time the caravan should go south, and the northern avenue that directly connects the Brandenburg Fortress and Karada is also called the Pioneer Road. The road, which had been repaired for hundreds of years, did not pass through Boreham Territory, which meant that we would have to wait until we reached Karada and reroute north. ”

The road that stretches from Karada through the Northern Fortress through three different territories is called the Pioneer Road. That's because it was originally built to send more troops and transport baggage to the fort's front line in a timely manner. In the days when the barbarians were moving south from time to time, this was the top priority for Norhan.

After the threat of barbarians was eliminated, it became an important hub for communication between the north and the south. Therefore, the standard of construction of this avenue is extremely high, and it can be used by five horses to travel side by side. The foundation alone has been tamped in three layers. The top is densely paved with pebbles. Whether people are walking or driving, it is smooth and comfortable.

As for the day-to-day repairs, the rulers of Nohan had a plan in mind from the beginning - these villages and small towns on the Northern Highway had a special existential significance. They belong to the direct domain of the royal family. In addition to cultivating the surrounding fields and grazing cattle every year, it is also an extremely important source of income to provide services for passing armies and caravans.

Of course, after occupying such a good geographical environment, the price they need to pay is that they have to maintain the road in their area. Because there are many people who come and go all year round, it is not easy to cut corners in this area. And if the road conditions get worse. It also affects the caravans that come and go, and thus their own income. So under the dual guidance of carrots and sticks, their work has been done well for hundreds of years.

Anvil, who had thought of something, suddenly spoke: "Are you going to enter Karada again?" I think we're in the eyes of some people there. I guess it's persona non grata! ”

"Anvil, you have a lot on your mind today! But I don't think those guys in Karadari will remember our little people. Barrett touched his chin as he said this, "Although it is true that some people lost their jobs because of us in the first place. However, our actions can only be regarded as inducements, and the root cause is that they have something to do with the Scarlet Hand! Besides, those guys are now feathered phoenixes who are not as good as chickens, and it's not so easy to get us in trouble! Are they really willing to expend their limited strength for the sake of that entanglement that is not directly linked? ”

"Barrett, you have a point, right. But when I was still in the second team. The second time I entered the Karada team, I got into a lot of trouble because of the guys you mentioned. Anvil had a serious expression, as if to tell his companions that he wasn't joking.

Barrett, who heard this, frowned: "Are you sure that the trouble you encountered with Mario and them in Karada has something to do with those former officials who were cleared up because of the 'Plane Subsidence Incident'?" ”

"That's right! I'm sure of that. The dwarven warrior nodded solemnly, "During that conflict, we took the opportunity to capture an attacker and secretly interrogate him. According to his confession. went to investigate the mastermind behind them. In the end, the guy turned out to be a former bureaucrat who had been stripped of his position because of that incident. ”

"Secretly interrogated? And what about Mario's Paladin rank? Before Barrett could answer the question, Rielly spoke first.

Anvil scratched his beard: "When the interrogation is moving, just break Mario apart in advance." Anyway, the parrot will be able to use the 'True Domain' at that time, and we are not afraid of the other party lying. ”

"It shouldn't be! It shouldn't be! Is there really such a brain-pumping former bureaucrat in this world? Barrett shook his head, and the wrinkles on his forehead could not be relaxed. Don't underestimate the wisdom of any group, even the bureaucrats who look down on the corpses. But in a western capital like Karada, who can really mix up with an official and a half-job is not a human spirit.

They hooked up with the Scarlet Hand before, and it wasn't anything out of the ordinary on this continent. After all, at that time, the Scarlet Hand had not yet reported anything to do with the lower planes, and as an ordinary underworld organization, they would naturally have something to do with some official figures.

No world is black and white. Those rats who can't see the light need the protection of those big masters on the bright side. And those well-dressed old men occasionally need someone to help them do some inconvenient private work. It is also normal for the two sides to have some contact with each other.

For example, this time the Scarlet Hand has become a street rat, and naturally there will be other underworld organizations to fill its vacancy. As long as they don't die like their predecessors, few people will go out of their way to pursue them.

But if you are obviously gone, you will still retaliate against the heroes in the previous major incidents. This kind of behavior is not only out of line, but also a slap in the face of those officials who take advantage of this promotion to make a fortune. Barrett couldn't think of anyone who could be so unwise. (To be continued......)

PS: The modification is complete. Thanks for the big reward of "doing high-end fire".