Chapter 5 Jinmailang Town
Players who are ready to go in the direction Rielly has decided to go in are now faced with a choice - walk or spell!
Because at this time, another drawback of teleportation has come to the fore. It is expensive and very few people are willing to use it for transporting horses, vehicles and other means of transportation. In addition, the error of spells can easily appear in the wilderness where the right tools cannot be rented. It's easy for travelers to enjoy a different experience on this last stretch of distance β but it's not a good thing.
"I don't think so! The Phantom Pony wand is used once less than once. Even if it's refillable, it still requires the spell prepared by Rielly to make it up. Saying this, Clematis turned his head to look at the uninhabited surroundings, "In this unfamiliar environment, it's better for us to save spells as much as possible." β
Barrett, who thought the same way, nodded: "I think so too. But if anyone really can't make progress, just recruit a Phantom Pony and use it well. β
"We're not the soft-footed shrimp we used to be. How can this difficulty be difficult for us? Perhaps thinking of her ugliness in the last similar operation, Rielly suddenly couldn't help but speak. In fact, she called it care, and she knew that the previous actions on the Al Snow Mountain were much more difficult than this kind of hiking. Now that she's survived it, it's a complete drizzle now! And the main reason for choosing walking or spelling right now is time.
"Since there is no objection, let's go in this direction!" As he said this, Barrett changed his mind.
Immediately afterwards, Claudia immediately spoke up: "Barrett, you are wrong! Lily hadn't pointed out that direction before. β
"Just follow me." Barrett shook the map in his hand as he said this, "If what Rielly found before was really 'Golden Wheat Lang Town'." Then, according to the sun overhead and the map, we can reverse our current approximate position. Go in this direction. It takes about 3 miles to reach the nearest trade route. Then the rest of our trip will be much easier. β
After all, Rielly's spell measures the 'closest' distance to the target city. During the journey, you may have to find other paths to avoid those solid obstacles - the shortest straight line between the two points is yes. However, the time it takes to walk in a straight line is often not the shortest.
"Oh!" Claudia, who knew that she was making trouble, said no more, and followed quietly like this.
Not fully withered thatch, scattered stones, and from time to time tall trees appeared in the direction of the advance. It's a completely unmanaged wilderness. At some point, silver-gray clouds suddenly appeared in the sky, like a thick eiderdown quilt, obscuring the sun that had just been hot. In addition, whether this is a cool breeze blowing or not, it really makes players feel the footsteps of autumn.
Potholed ground, undulating mounds of earth. All of them have added a little obstacle to the player's progress. Even the hares or voles that occasionally passed in front of the players' eyes at that time could no longer attract their attention - the people of the 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' had no intention of looking for game for the time being.
Thankfully, players didn't encounter any robbers along the way. Nor were any ferocious beasts found. The latter may be a snack for them because of the frequent troop movements. In the case of the former, it can only be said that Barrett and his party were more fortunate - everyone knew that war would inevitably be accompanied by bandits. This security problem has never been effectively and properly addressed.
Three miles was not too far away, and soon Barrett saw a road crushed by wheels in the wilderness. Roads like this, which are passively formed by pedestrians and merchants, are naturally not comparable to the specially built galloping roads in Boreham. However, for ordinary caravans and newcomers, this is also a relatively flat avenue after all. Compared to trekking in the wilderness, you can still save some effort.
At the same time, the appearance of this path also pointed out the direction for players, at least Rieli found a target of 'Golden Wheat Lang Town' is a little more likely. Thinking about this, the faces of the 'blood-stained gray flowers' all showed smiles, and Barrett took the opportunity to be here to say: "Okay! Now that we have found a business route, then 'Jinmailang Town' should not be far from us. Let's work hard, and don't wait until the sun goes down to eat something hot. β
Although it is said that it is necessary to work harder. However, after hitting the road, the players still maintain an even degree of progress. After a long period of field activities, they already know what kind of speed and pace is best for their current state. The choice between speed and stamina is the most cost-effective.
And from another point of view. The player's team is moving at a constant pace. It also maintains a readiness formation that is ready to respond to an attack at any time. Barrett, who was at the forefront, was rightly a trailblazer. The two women, Clematis and Claudia, each with their own means, were well placed to provide adequate support in dealing with the attackers. Rielly, who was at the rear, was sandwiched between Laru and the anvil, preventing the fragile mage from being annihilated by the enemy in the first place.
Seeing them look cautious like this, it is clear that the players are not slacking off because of the previous success. Although there are no bandits in the wilderness, this is not necessarily the case on the way to the colony. After all, for those bastards who make a living from raiding, the odds of success on both sides of the road are almost the highest - the only thing to worry about is whether you can eat your goal.
Before his trip, Barrett had been to learn about the situation in the Cruze Kingdom. Before the war, there was poor law and order here due to the weakness of the army. There were even several large copycats and raiding groups in the country, and in the end they had to go to several large mercenary groups invited by independent cities to solve the problem.
Even so, the bandits in the Kingdom of Cruze were still suppressed - like straw, they had just been cut off, but a few months later a new one appeared. Now that it's a time of war, the already widespread raiders are more noisy than ever.
Of course, there are no real elite soldiers in the Cruze Kingdom. However, those elite troops are either fighting against neighboring countries on the borders of the country, or defending several large cities in the Cruze Kingdom. For those bandits who are scattered all over the place and far from the metropolis. These people can only be said to be powerless. On the other hand, the bandits and robbers will also be smart enough to hide out of the radiation range of the big city. lest you be exterminated if it is not good that day.
As we walked, the sun began to turn westward, and the numbers on both sides of the road became sparse. Trees that could be seen every 5-6 meters have become rooted in the intervals. And from time to time, you can still see the stump of the tree that has been around for some days on the side of the road. This suggests that Barrett and his party are already close to the nearby community - in most cases, the lumberjacks rarely stay far from their towns.
After about an hour, the player's vision is filled with farmland. Guided by the dry and cool autumn wind, the golden wheat fields set off waves in waves. Players who are on the road that is added to it by the wheat field will feel like they are riding the waves in this golden ocean.
The tall Barrett looked up and saw the field from yellow to green from far to near the town, with dark brown and gray dotted in between. Look around. The golden plump grains of wheat were slightly bent over the stalks, as if nodding to the earth. Barrett subconsciously compared the wheat in Boreham's collar, and now the place where he belongs is still growing more gratifyingly.
Barrett, who knew the importance of the wheat to the inhabitants, specifically instructed: "Everyone be careful not to let their steps enter the fields. β
"Don't worry! I'm not going to run around and make trouble! I don't know why I thought Barrett might be targeting Lalu for herself, and then she opened her mouth rarely.
Barrett turned around and nodded, "You just need to remember clearly." β
Walking through wheat fields and over vegetable fields, players follow this compacted dirt road towards the entrance to the town. On the way to the town, Clematis asked, rather strangely, "Barrett, didn't you say that we would probably be attacked on this way?" But now we are about to reach our destination. It's not sure if it's really 'Jinmailang Town', but few bandits will storm the town! That's a lot worse than what you told you before! β
"Don't you want to see a safe journey? On the contrary, he likes to fight and kill. Don't forget what we're here for! Barrett didn't look back to admonish.
It's a pity that Clematis has his own opinion: "Although I like experience, I am also a violent maniac!" I'm worried now that the town ahead will be taken over by the rebels as a stronghold. In that case, it is normal for the surrounding bandits to be cleared out. β
"Don't worry! I'll be careful in this regard. When everything arrives at the entrance of the town, the truth will be revealed. Barrett, walking and looking for something suspicious. At this time, I had to speak up to reassure my companions.
Clematis was still a little uneasy and said, "I'm afraid that even if we want to, we may not be able to run away!" Maybe the rebels will eat me like a dessert to your door. Anything can happen in this war-torn place. β
"If it's really a rebel, then your worries are either possible or certain." Speaking of this, Barrett suddenly pointed to the front, and his voice changed. "However, judging from the situation of standing guard at the entrance of the town, they are obviously local patrol members. There is still a huge gap between it and the chaotic army in your mouth. β
Hearing this, Clematis immediately stood on tiptoe, and then noticed the two guards, one old and one young, leaning against the town gate with spears. With such a combination and the strong life atmosphere they carry, nine times out of ten they are local residents.
And just when it was confirmed that the road ahead was unimpeded, Rielly suddenly spoke: "Then after entering the town, is it Barrett who you are going to signal the noodles?" β
"This is up to me and Anvil. Of course, his offline contact is more important. After saying this, Barrett was already good, and the guards at the gate of the town were not far away.
The two originally lazy patrol members also discovered the voices of the 'blood-stained gray flowers' at this time. Immediately, these two people rarely cheered up, and they were originally holding spears and lower waists, but they could not be straight. At last, there was a hint of what a soldier should look like - but even though there was still some distance, Barrett still felt that it was the same thing.
The old patrolman from afar asked in a loud voice: "The first few stop first, may I ask where you are from, and what is the purpose of coming to our 'Jinmailang Town'?" β
"We're mercenaries from Saxony, what else can we do here at this time?" Barrett, with his loud voice, immediately used the words that had been prepared in advance.
When the middle-aged patrolman heard this, he immediately frowned: "We can't afford to hire high-priced mercenaries like you in a small place like 'Jinmailang Town'. If you're looking for an employer, I'd advise you to go to a big city. β
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"This is up to me and Anvil. Of course, his offline contact is more important. After saying this, Barrett was already good, and the guards at the gate of the town were not far away.
The two originally lazy patrol members also discovered the voices of the 'blood-stained gray flowers' at this time. Immediately, these two people rarely cheered up, and they were originally holding spears and lower waists, but they could not be straight. At last, there was a hint of what a soldier should look like - but even though there was still some distance, Barrett still felt that it was the same thing.
The old patrolman from afar asked in a loud voice: "The first few stop first, may I ask where you are from, and what is the purpose of coming to our 'Jinmailang Town'?" β
"We're mercenaries from Saxony, what else can we do here at this time?" Barrett, with his loud voice, immediately used the words that had been prepared in advance.
When the middle-aged patrolman heard this, he immediately frowned: "We can't afford to hire high-priced mercenaries like you in a small place like 'Jinmailang Town'. If you're looking for an employer, I'd advise you to go to a big city. (To be continued.) )
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