After the group settled down, Xiao Chen took Ciro, Roger and Evelyn around the town.

The town is a typical kingdom town, with most of the houses small and old, the people dressed very modestly, there are no shops in the town, only a few small shops run by millers, bakers, tailors, etc., in addition to a tavern and two inns.

"I've been to many Kingdom villages now. Discover that the town of Floro is really a rich place. Xiao Chen glanced into the bakery, and it was basically dominated by black bread that looked unappetizing.

"Of course, in the years before, Floro was like a forgotten place, and apart from the occasional visit of the tax collector of Count Carlos, there was basically no one to care. And most of the time, the tax collectors don't collect much tax. If Baron Cloto here had allowed the town to remain in for twenty years, it would have been like Floro. Ciro said.

Xiao Chen saw two people dressed as merchants walking into the tavern, so he said, "Let's go, go and sit in the tavern, maybe there will be some news." ”

The tavern is not large, but it is divided into two floors, the upper floor is only half the size of the first floor, and the rest of the area is the empty space at the entrance.

The second floor is cleaner, and there are some small tables, which are obviously prepared for merchants who come and go here. Downstairs, there were long tables and stools, and there were seven or eight farmers and craftsmen in the workshops, huddled together drinking ale mixed with water. They were loud and laughed and banged on their glasses and the table.

Xiao Chen and the others walked upstairs and sat down along the railing on the second floor, where they could hear the noise of the people downstairs and the discussion of the people on the second floor.

Green Pine is naturally famous for its pine trees, and there is a local specialty called pine wine, which is made from pine nuts, wheat and several other fruits. Xiao Chen ordered a few glasses, although it was sour, there was a little fragrance of pine trees. This wine doesn't make it on the table, but it has a unique flavor.

"Evelyn, I don't know if you're used to places like this. Xiao Chen smelled the smell of sweat and alcohol in the air, and felt that the fastidious elves might have an opinion.

"I'm fine. The dark elf took a few sips of pine wine, and his gray face actually flushed a little, "At least this place is much more spacious than underground, isn't it?"

"It seems that the Dark Elves and the High Elves don't see things in the same way. Xiao Chen was sure that if it was Elaina, he would definitely not like this noisy and chaotic place.

"How can a stem planted in the ground be the same as a fruit growing on a tree?" Evelyn's rhetorical question made sense.

The four of them stayed upstairs for a while, and did not hear any valuable information from the peasants and craftsmen downstairs, all they said was to complain about the high tax burden, the excessive number of servants, and the difficulty of supporting their families in the present year.

However, the two businessmen sitting on the second floor revealed very interesting information in the conversation.

“...... As soon as Baron O'Farrell died, his eldest son Matos was granted his father's baronial title by the Duke of Greenwoods, and when I left Greenwood the other day, the baron, who had lost his fiefdom, was jumping up and down, hiring mercenaries. A businessman said.

"It's useless. How could he possibly reclaim his own territory on his own?" said another merchant in a whisper, "you don't know how neatly the men of the Tower of China attacked the Baron's Mansion. That fortress was taken by the Chinese in less than a night. ”

"The Chinese are powerful, but you think Matos is alone? He is just a banner placed in front of the Duke, and many territories under his control behind his back have moved. The Duke of Greenwood City is the most powerful force in the west of the kingdom, and it is not easy for the Chinese to fight him. ”

"Alas, these mages and lords are fighting back and forth, and they can destroy a village with a single battle. It's still us who are unlucky. ”

"At least we'll have a chance to run, but the townspeople, the farmers, can't really do it. ”

Xiao Chen listened carefully for a long time, and roughly understood the current situation, and he said: "It seems that Chen Hansheng and they have done more thoroughly than the planned situation, and they have completely controlled Alano. That's a good thing, but it also makes Greenwood an enemy, and we're going to have to be more careful here. ”

"My lord, what should we do next? Ciro asked.

"It sounds like these people aren't optimistic about us fighting the Duke, so we'd better take the opportunity to find out what the Duke is capable of. It would be even better if it could ruin his plan to send troops. Xiao Chen thought for a while, then looked up and asked Roger, "What do you think can be done to stop the Duke from sending troops?"

"It is a very complicated process for a noble lord to send troops, he has to mobilize the vassals of various territories, and these people need to recruit soldiers, prepare weapons, and prepare food. If we destroy any of the links in between, he won't be able to send troops properly. ”

"I'm not familiar with human politics, but I think if I can kill the Duke himself, or the guy named Matos, I'll be able to delay the battle. "The Dark Elf Ranger clearly prefers a straightforward solution.

"Well, that's right!" Xiao Chen nodded, "These are all methods, but they need a team to execute." ”

Roger knew best what Xiao Chen was thinking, and he stopped: "My lord, your idea is too dangerous, there is no need for us to risk it here. ”

Xiao Chen smiled: "Roger, who knows me." True, I'm thinking about having us form a team to sabotage behind enemy lines. In my hometown, there is a style of fighting called guerrilla warfare. We lurk behind the enemy's rear and disrupt the enemy's logistics. It may make the opponent anxious and difficult to organize an effective attack. In our team, there are three high-level, three high-level hiding behind the enemy, it's terrifying to think about. ”

"If you want to participate in the Duke's battle, why don't we go back to Arano Town and join Chen Hansheng's team, then you can still play a big role, but you can avoid these risks. ”

Xiao Chen shook his head and said, "If we give up this opportunity, leave the Duke's territory, and let him pull the team up in peace, the threat we will encounter in Arano will be much greater, and our losses will be much greater." Roger, if you had to make a choice, if you took a little more risk, you could make your companions much less likely to be sacrificed, would you do it?"

Roger took a deep breath and said, "Yes!"

"That's not it. I know you think your mission is to protect me, but I need my comrades on the battlefield more than the bodyguards in the mage tower. ”

At this time, a bell rang outside, and the townspeople downstairs sighed when they heard this voice, and several people complained:

"Why is the bell ringing today. Is there an errand servant?"

"It's probably not a good thing, the last time the Baron rang the bell temporarily, it was to collect war taxes. ”

The old version of the tavern said loudly: "Okay, having a bell is always a big deal, be careful like old Ander last time, no one goes, and taxes are put on him." ”

The boss walked up the stairs and said, "Guest, Lord Baron wants everyone to go to the center of the village, there is something to announce, the shop is temporarily closed." ”

"Let's go, let's listen to it too. Maybe something interesting will happen. Xiao Chen said.