At the end of the road at Weized's feet is a towering cliff overlooking the sea, on which looms tall tower, and it is the destination of the trip, the Candle Castle.

As the saying goes: look at the mountain and run a dead horse!

Although the 'Candle Castle' at the end of the 'Lion Road' has entered Wei Zede's field of vision, if he really walks up, it will take at least a day or two to walk.

'Whoa, whoa, la, la......

Wei Zede, who was riding on the horse, heard the sound of running water not far ahead, so he gently knocked the horse's belly with his heel and sped up.

The water is clear, the stream is gentle, and the depths are blue, and between the streams you can see a patchwork of pebbles and large round stones, which are dry and white when exposed to the sun.

Coming to the edge of the stream, Weized stopped for a short time to let the two horses drink and rest.

"It's finally time to get there."

Looking at the tall tower on the cliff in the distance, Wei Zede thought with emotion: "The traffic is too backward! I really miss the trains and planes in the real world......"

At that moment, from the woods on the other side of the creek came the sound of shouts of killing, and the howling of wild beasts.

"Huh?"

Weized raised his guard, he sorted out the horse's belongings a little, checked his equipment again, and after making sure that he was in good shape for the battle, he turned on his horse and hurried in the direction from which the sound came.

……

A small caravan of eight double-canopy wagons was walking the "Lion's Road" that winded through the hills, and a dozen caravan guards with bows and swords roamed the front and back of the caravan on horseback, alert for possible dangers.

"Adams, why do you think my father is urging me to get to Candle Castle 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 elderly butler sitting across from her: "Why can't he wait a little longer, knowing that I will soon finish my studies at Brihoe College?" ”

"Miss Laura, it's you who are too immersed in your studies......"

The old man, known as Addams, explained in a slow voice: "Some time ago, a large army of goblins, goblins, ogres, and hill giants assembled by two powerful ogre wizards attacked the second largest port city in the south of Amm, Moulin! ”

“…… Not only did this group of evil creatures plunder the vast amount of gold that had been brought from Aztec on ships anchored in the harbor, but it was also likely that they imprisoned a leader of the 'Council of the Six Regiments' (Am's ruling class......"

Speaking of this, the old butler Adams sighed: "Hey! Am's south has been utterly shaken......"

"For the sake of your safety, Miss, my lord, he will strictly order him to take you to the Ogma Temple of the 'Candle Castle' as soon as possible."

"Yes...... But why should we go to Candle Castle? I don't know the place well! ”

Looking at the girl's confused expression, the old man smiled helplessly: "Miss, this is because the bishop of the temple, Adela Harris, is an old friend of the adults, and I want to come to the 'Candle Castle' to ensure your absolute safety...... Aren't you always looking forward to studying at the Great Library at Candle Castle? ”

"That's right! Adams, I almost forgot what you didn't say! ”

The girl blinked her big bright eyes with a look of yearning: "For me, all kinds of wonderful knowledge are the best companions!" ”

"Miss Laura, you......"

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

Adams frowned, opened the window and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?" Why stop? ”

"Lord Adams, we don't know exactly what happened."

A burly warrior replied respectfully, "However, the guards at the front of the convoy are coming to us......"

"Be on the right guards! Everything is based on the safety of the young lady!! ”

"Yes! My lord! ”

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

A caravan guard with a hooked nose whispered from the window of the carriage, "Lord Adams, we sent a scout to go missing......"

"Huh?"

Adams' eyes froze, and he asked in a deep voice, "Has the second group of men been sent out?" ”

"It's been sent out...... If we don't hear back after a quarter of an hour, I think we're in 'trouble'! ”

Adams thought for a moment, then issued a series of orders: "Order the caravan to shrink its formation and be vigilant!" Also, you can now send two good men to the rescue of the guards of the 'Candle Castle' with the family badge......"

"Yes! My lord! ”

Soon, the caravan that had received the order came to a halt at the top of a gentle hill, and eight twin-caravan wagons formed a circular defensive array in an orderly manner.

Caravan guards manned gaps between vehicles, while some archers sorted their arrows behind the vehicle's fenders...... In just a quarter of an hour, the Ammu caravan was transformed into a impregnable and improvised "fortress".

"Miss Laura, we may be in trouble!"

Adams said with some concern: "Until everything is figured out, the caravan can't move forward for the time being, everything is based on safety." ”

Lola nodded in understanding.

"Addams, have you ever encountered something similar before?"

"I've met ......"

Adams said with relief: "Miss, you don't have to worry! I've prepared the guards well, and maybe this 'trouble' will be solved soon......"

Unlike the inexperienced Lola, Adams was already aware of the slightest danger, and he secretly calculated in his mind that if he did encounter something that the caravan guards would not be able to handle...... Can't you make a move?

"Perhaps, the identity of the arcane spellcaster can no longer be hidden......"

Adams was prepared for the worst: "Perhaps, I will have to move and leave the Rodneys, who have been serving for decades. ”

"Whew......"

A long howl was heard in the distance, and Adams's face changed suddenly.

"Damn it! This is a ferocious wolf pack......"

The atmosphere in the caravan suddenly became oppressive, and under the reprimand of the guards, the horses pulling the carts were all gathered in the center of the caravan, and they were firmly tied together by hemp ropes the thickness of their forearms.

"Blindfold all these animals with a black cloth!"

Adams commanded loudly, "Don't let them be frightened...... Otherwise, they will rush away from the inside!! ”