Chapter 35: Familiar and Strange
After walking along the dirt road for a long time, Ethan noticed that his surroundings were becoming more and more familiar, he looked left and right, and then adjusted his direction slightly, heading in a very familiar direction.
I didn't go far, and sure enough, I found the camp that was very familiar and became a little strange.
"Camp Rogge still exists. β
Originally, he thought that after destroying Andariel and cleaning up the dark creatures entrenched in the monastery, the priests of the Blind Eyes Sisters and Rogge would return to live in the monastery, and this temporary camp should be abandoned and demolished, but he didn't expect that the entire camp was not only preserved, but also expanded, renovated and strengthened.
Ethan approached the camp and saw that the wooden fence protecting the camp had been removed and replaced with a sturdier mud and stone wall, and there were rows of obstacles around the perimeter of the wall, except for the main entrance, which was probably because there was no fighting, and would be placed if necessary.
At intervals on the low wall, a Roger peered into the distance, and Ethan noticed that the other man had seen him, but only looked away from him for a short time.
Obviously, these Roges are not guarding against 'ordinary people' like him.
Ethan's footsteps weren't fast, but he was close enough to Rog's camp, and no matter how slow he walked, he came to the door.
"Hello, traveler, is there anything you can help me with?"
The Rog archer standing guard at the door was still a strong female man in red leather armor, and the one in front of him, who was 1.8 meters tall and had the heel of leather boots, stood there the same height as Ethan.
Coupled with the strong muscles that the leather armor can't hide, although she is a woman, the oppression is not low at all, and ordinary people may not even be able to speak when faced with the questioning of such a strong warrior - even if this Rogge speaks in a very kind tone.
"I'd like to ask, is Priest Acala still alive?"
"High Priest of Akara?"
"Yes, what?"
"Oh no, do you have anything to do with the High Priest of Akara?"
The female Rog looked Ethan up and down in front of her, and she was surprised that someone had suddenly come to see Akara...... The High Priests of Akcala are quite famous in this area, and everyone knows that the High Priests of Akcala are in the monastery.
"I had her help here a few years ago and came here again to come and visit. β
Female Rogge suddenly said, it would not be strange if she saw it a few years ago.
The Priests of Arca had indeed been in Camp Rog a few years agoβthe entire Blind Sisters had been there, after all, the monastery had been overrun by Andariel and countless dark creatures.
"I see, but the High Priest of Akara is not in the camp now, but in a monastery. β
This was not something Ethan expected, he was curious about something else.
"I heard that the demons have been defeated, why is this camp still there?"
At the mention that the demon had been defeated, the female Rogge seemed very excited, and now there are legends of those heroes everywhere, and warriors like Rogge worship the heroes who can defeat the demons.
At the same time, I am proud of the work I have done over the years.
"Diablo and Baal have been defeated, but the dark creatures scattered everywhere will not all disappear immediately, so Lord Kashya recommends keeping this camp to clear the nearby dark creatures and protect the passing travelers. β
Ethan nodded, he knew the general direction the last time he was here.
The monastery is located to the east, which happens to be a transportation hub, so when Andariel is entrenched in the monastery, it blocks normal travel between East and West.
The camp was built by the defeated and fleeing clergy, and the Rogers were built at a distance from the monastery.
Now that the Sisters have recaptured the Abbey, this area can be cleared with the Abbey as the core, and a little further away also needs a stronghold, and the role of Camp Rogge is reflected.
"No wonder I came here this time, and I hardly saw any monsters on the road. β
Hearing Ethan say this, the female Rogge seemed very happy, as if her years of hard work had finally been recognized.
"That's what we've always hoped for. β
"By the way, is Kasha here?"
"Lord Kasha now sits in the monastery...... Camp Rog is currently under the command of Mireen. β
Ethan nodded, then sighed helplessly.
He spent most of his time in Rog's camp communicating with Akara, occasionally speaking to Kashya, with whom the blacksmith Chasi had the best relationship.
But apart from these, he communicates more with Issandra and Zur, and he is really not very familiar with ordinary Rogge.
It's like Mi Lin mentioned by this female Rogge, he doesn't know who it is, and he doesn't even know if it's the Rogge he saw at the beginning.
"Where's Chassi?"
If the female Rogge only believed that Ethan knew the priest of Accala, now she basically believes that the blacksmith in Rogge's camp at that time was Chasi, which only those who have actually come to Rog's camp know.
Blacksmiths don't get the same attention as camp commanders and high priests, and no one cares about a blacksmith if there are no masterpieces in circulation.
So when Ethan mentioned Chasi, the female Rogge's tense muscles relaxed a little - although she has been very kind to talk to Ethan, she has not let go of her vigilance, which proves that she is an experienced and excellent fighter.
It wasn't until Ethan had slightly proved that he was indeed an 'acquaintance' that she let her guard down a little.
"Chasi has left here, as for where he went...... Maybe Mistress Kasha knows. β
"That's right. β
Ethan looked disappointed, although the Rogue camp in front of him was still in a familiar place, it had become a completely unfamiliar place.
Thinking of this, he did not bother to wander around the camp, thanked the female Rogge, and then prepared to head east, to the monastery to see Akara.
"It's getting late, why don't you rest in the camp for the night before you leave?"
The female Rogge kindly reminded Ethan.
"We've done our best to clean up this area of the dark creatures countless times, but when night falls, there are always creatures that come out of nowhere, so it's better not to be outside at night. β
Ethan gave Rogge a grateful smile back: "Thank you, but I still have some ability to protect myself." β
Seeing that the other party insisted on going on the road, the female Rogge didn't say much.
Those who can travel alone have some combat ability, otherwise there is no way to live too long. Ordinary people who really don't have the ability to fight will definitely not travel alone. Either you go on the road in groups or travel with a passing caravan, even if you pay some money for it, so that you can keep yourself safe.
After all, in this world, there is no threat from dark creatures, and it does not mean that there are no other dangers in the wilderness - such as wild beasts and robbers who stand in the way, can take the lives of ordinary people.
Therefore, if you don't have the ability, you will definitely not wander out alone.
Ethan's ability to appear here alone is enough to prove a lot of things.
"Good luck with your journey. β
Watching the young man slowly fade from sight, Rogge returned to her post and stood, continuing her boring and mundane workβthough she hoped that the dull boredom would last.
Ethan, who had left the Rog camp, looked back, and there was no longer a shadow of the camp in his sight, of course he would not really just walk to the convent, although the distance between the Rogue camp and the convent was not particularly far, it was definitely not close.
When he was sure that he could no longer see himself, Ethan was just about to cast a teleportation spell, when he suddenly realized that he didn't know the specific location of the monastery at all, and he used the teleportation magic casually without knowing the coordinates, and it was easy to 'stuck' himself in the wall.
Although he won't be stuck in it and can't get out, he is also afraid of being embarrassed. So Ethan decided to be honest...... Fly over.
Ever since his teleportation magic had become more and more freewheeling, he had rarely used his flying ability to travel, even though he was no longer dependent on foreign objects and could fly at high speeds on his own.
So the long-lost feeling of galloping made him a little carried away, and he accidentally almost flew over his head, and finally turned back after a big circle, so he didn't run to Lu Gaoin in one go.
Looking at the monastery below, Ethan still found a hidden corner, then turned back onto the main road and walked towards the main entrance of the monastery like an ordinary traveler.
This time he didn't deal with the janitor, because he unexpectedly ran into Kashya, who was patrolling various posts.
"Kasha!"
"You ......"
Ethan had changed so much that Kasha couldn't recognize it at all, and the tall and handsome young man in front of him was the same thin boy he had been.
"I'm Ethan, the ...... who showed up in Camp Rogue a few years ago because of a teleportation accident."
Kashya still didn't have much of an impression at the mention of his name, but when Ethan talked about the 'why' he was in Rogg's camp, Kashya immediately remembered the young, thin boy.
"I remember, you're that young mage's apprentice. β
There was a clear impression in his mind, and then Kasha looked at Ethan in front of him again, and suddenly laughed: "Yes, it seems that you have grown up very well over the years, and you finally look like a warrior!"
As she spoke, Kasha reached out and patted Ethan's shoulder heavily, and she admired the elasticity of the muscles under the loose clothes, and she couldn't help but touch two more handfuls.
β......β