Antiope has had a bad time lately.

She completed the work arranged by the Sage, confirming that the holy water had perfect purifying powers for the land. Even the deepest desecrated land can grow normal plants after being purified by the Sun's holy water. However, she missed two battles of Blackstone Fort.

Two exactly two battles of Blackstone Fort!

The first battle of Fort Blackstone did not give Antiope much of a thrill, and she reassured herself that she would have a chance to fight in the future. However, in the second battle of Blackstone Fort, all the explorers who participated in the battle gained 300 points, thus giving birth to two explorers with a "close" reputation.

They bought emergency lights, flashlights, binoculars. If it weren't for the fact that the tents were too expensive and not cost-effective, they would now be able to live in the wilderness as if they were camping.

And all the combatants, whether Rogge or the explorers, were given a round badge made of white copper, with the image of the tower of the Blackstone Castle on it, and the beautiful floral characters printed on the edges:

Commemoration of the Battle of the Blackstone Castle Guard.

Antiope felt that she should share in these honors. She was the Sage's favorite, and was assigned by the Sage, but she missed the most important battle. If she had known in advance that there would be such a battle, she would not have left Blackstone Fort no matter what.

In addition to missing the Battle of Blackstone Fort, the bigger trouble is the reluctance of the nobles who own the land to sell it.

This was an even greater blow that prevented Antiope from completing the Sage's mission. If she can't buy land, her cooperation with Luke and Aaron won't be profitable, she won't be able to donate dividends to the Blind Sisters, and naturally she won't be able to support the war for justice.

So Antiop found Luke Steth.

The same knight annoyed by missing the battle of Blackstone Fort.

Luke Stitch came out of the blacksmith's shop, his armor shining again. When he saw Antiope coming, he reluctantly raised his interest and said, "Hi, Andy." ”

Antiope raised his hand, "Luke, I think we're wasting our time. ”

Luke knew Antiope's troubles and pointed in the direction of the gold-encrusted roses:

"Let's go have a drink, and by the way, I'll tell you the good news, Aaron has found his way in Tern. He will be able to meet the noble Earl next week, and perhaps the Earl will be willing to sell some of the land. ”

Antiope barely mustered up: "But I still don't think I should waste my life here, I should follow Your Excellency to cut off the heads of skeleton soldiers!" ”

Luke chuckled, "You've always been like that, Andy, oscillating between honor and affordability. You know you can't have both. ”

Antiopus pressed the hilt of his sword and said:

"I haven't experienced a real fight since I got this amazing set of weapons."

Luke glanced with a little envy at Antiope's equipment, which was now the standard equipment of the Rogers. The armor is able to defend against evil forces, and sabers and spears give evil a fatal blow. Of course, the righteous Antiope sold the half-sword in his hand to Luke, and the price was not too high.

It was this sincerity that truly earned the friendship of Knight Luke Stitch.

The two of them walked into the gold-encrusted roses and sat straight down at their usual table. It was a table by the window and right in the corner, with a view of the entire tavern. It was the position chosen by Antiop that made Luke admire her vigilance.

The proprietress came over and asked what the two of them wanted. She was very kind to the generous and handsome knight, and swept away the gloom of the past: now there were more guests. Because the Roges moved to Blackstone Castle, the nuns had to go to the village to buy all kinds of supplies, and there was no one to teach the explorers.

"I see a lot of outsiders." Luke said to the proprietress .

The proprietress propped her hands on the table, and her arms were between her ribs, making herself look more feminine, she said:

"Yes, there are many merchants and craftsmen from the west. They had heard that the Sage had regained the Blackstone Fort and was going to take the cathedral, so they came to try their luck. Why don't you try the pies made by the new chef? It tastes really good. ”

"Here's one." Luke readily agreed, "Andy, what do you want?" ”

"I want the classic apple pie and pumpkin pie. Also, dear Nicole, a draft beer. Antiope.

"You don't have to call me by name now, I'll give you a discount." The proprietress twisted her waist and swung her hips and left.

Antiope shrugged: "Oh, woman. ”

Luke and the other maids brought pies and pies, and poured beer for Antiope and himself, and said as they ate:

"If you really want to fight, I have news."

"Oh? What is it? "Antiope was interested.

"We, I mean the patrols, Peggy." Luke said: "She also missed the defense battle of Blackstone Fort, so this time she plans to march to the northeast, the goal is ......" Luke looked left and right, and lowered his voice: "The place where bones are buried." ”

Antiope chewed on the pumpkin pie, and his face was not very good-looking.

"Peggy doesn't like me, and it's good that I don't like her either." Antiope.

Luke said: "Actually, she is a very good girl, after I switched to the half-sword in my hand, she took on the main defensive position. ”

"But she asked for a full armor as compensation, and there is no reason for her to take Rogge's allowance and ask you to 'sponsor'." Antiope.

"Her merit points are not enough, and the whole armor is limited." Luke understands Peggy well.

Antiope was still not satisfied: "You're just too good to talk, Luke. ”

"It's nothing, Andy, it's all about fighting evil. What do you say about the place of bones, come? Luke pulled the conversation back on track.

Antiope hesitated: "You are all fighting in arrays right now, and there is no place for me. ”

Luke said, "But it doesn't stop you from forming your own team. If we were in the Bones at the same time, Peggy wouldn't object to fighting together. ”

Antiope said, "Ah, what a trouble, everything in the camp has gone to Blackstone." ”

"Then you also go to Blackstone Castle, and the matter of the trading house should be reported to His Excellency the Sage." Luke ate the pie on his plate in a few bites and drank the beer from his glass: "It's time for me to go, it's time for vespers." ”

Antiope touched his forehead: "Luke, you are more religious than the monks. ”

"By the way, it would be nice to talk to Peggy, it would be nice if she could accept you on, wouldn't it?" Luke stood up and pulled out a silver kuru and placed it on the table, "Count it mine." ”

Antiope did not refuse, and the financial disparity between the two was huge. Now Sun Holy Water is selling well in Teng N , but her dividends will not be available until the end of the month.

However, I heard that there were also competitors in the capital, and people were caught off guard and monopolized the mana restorer, and this was the commodity that His Excellency the Sage mainly needed, so Aaron had to give up a part of the holy water below the market price.

There must have been no less than ten consultations and various network deals, and fortunately Yalun was able to handle these things.

Antiope breathed a sigh of relief, finished the two pies, drank the beer, and walked straight outside. She was going to see her new home, a stone house under construction.