The closer you get to Canrito, the more pedestrians there are on the avenue, and for the last half of the day, there are convoys or travelers almost every few dozen yards along the entire avenue leading west to Canrito. The convoy greeted Fern and the others as they passed by, most of the strangers wore decent clothes that they would not normally wear, and the 'girls' dressed themselves from head to toe as if they were going to a holiday ball. Even the horses and carriages were 'inserted' with strips of colorful and 'colored' cloth, fluttering in the cold wind, and people were talking and laughing, quickly passing Fern and the others, and galloping towards Canrito. Being in such an atmosphere among the pedestrians made Fern and his companions feel infected, and their emotions were relaxed.

Ness was the most excited of the group, and her eyes were drawn to the various costumed pedestrians. "Why do people like to watch the knight's ordination ceremony so much, after all, only a few people can become knights. ”

Stan 'touches' the emblem on his chest. "I think it's because this glorious ritual fills people's hearts with light, and everyone longs for light, but in this era of turmoil, even light is so far away. ”

Rui nodded approvingly. "Although summer has long since arrived, but even the 'spring' season is still far away, and the agriculture on which people depend has been devastated, rituals that can attract people's attention can indeed relieve people's anxiety and depression. ”

"This is also the reason why so many people will come to see this canonization ceremony, I remember the last 'spring' season canonization ceremony, the same way, there are not so many people. Fern glanced back behind him, and there were at least three convoys as far as he could see, and several pedestrians on foot.

"Yes, Fern, I distinctly remember that last time there were only about half the pedestrians this time. Stan tightened his cloak and covered his breastplate.

Molina's faint voice sounded abruptly. "I think that when the theoretical winter comes again, this canonization ceremony may turn into a prayer ritual for the seven gods to hear their voices and return the 'spring' day to them. ”

"You are also a member of Wallis, you should sympathize with them, not sarcasm, because you are a ** teacher, far more powerful than ordinary people, if even you don't help them, then who can they count on?" Fern was quite critical of Morena's words.

Morena raised her eyebrows in surprise. "Why are you so agitated, Fern? I'm just telling the truth. ”

"I'm sorry, Molina, if there is any offense to you, please forgive me, because I come from a civilian background, and I am deeply touched by the hardships that people experience on a daily basis, even in a peaceful era when there is no threat of gloom 'tide', it is not easy to survive in abundance, let alone now, I don't know what your origins are like, but you really shouldn't joke about civilians. Fern replied righteously.

"Well, I apologize for what I said, I really didn't appreciate what you said...... Hardship. Jasmine said lightly, casting her gaze ahead and ignoring the mercenary.

Rui secretly turned to the side and gave a thumbs up to Fern, who had to smile helplessly, it was definitely not a wise thing to stiffen the relationship before he even reached Canrito.

In the evening, the tall stone walls of Canrito appeared in the eyes of everyone, with more blue and 'color' flags on the walls than usual, and the crests of swords and shields carved in the center of the flags, and in the days leading up to the ceremony, huge flags with the same coat of arms were hung on the walls on both sides of the city's gate, and pedestrians in the distance were speeding towards the city.

Stan looks up at Canrito from afar. "At all times, at least in Canrito, we are safe. ”

"I feel the same way, Canrito is such a magical city, on the surface it is not different from other big cities, but it is reassuring. Nerfi rode up to Stan's side, feeling the oncoming breeze.

Rui led the horse past the two of them, and said as if inadvertently, "You can already feel each other's hearts, and the connection between the mage and the knight will be very interesting." ”

When Nerfi said this, two patches of crimson immediately escalated on her cheeks, and she quickly put on her hood and hid her face inside. Stan coughs unnaturally twice and continues to ride forward.

A neat formation of knights, each with a silver spear in his hand and a flag bearing the coat of arms of Cumberland, crossed the avenue. The passers-by looked up at them with adoring eyes, and some of the 'girl' children did not even blink their eyes until the carriage carrying them had traveled a long way, and they reluctantly turned their heads.

Fern looked around and saw at least three of these knight formations. "It seems that the last time they were besieged by demons, they were left with lingering feelings. ”

Rui looked thoughtfully at the city gate not far away. "Hopefully, this time we'll find out what makes the demons dare to venture into this knightly city. ”

Hearing Ray say this, Ness asked suspiciously, "Adeline's letter didn't even say what we were going to do in Canrito, where should we go when we get there?"

Fern burst out laughing. "Isn't this the style of the great sage? only half of the words are said, and then I will give you a surprise, so that you can't cry if you want to, no, not only the great sage, but even the ** teacher. ”

Jamina glared at the mercenary fiercely. "I don't even know what to do next this time, and who will be the one who will lobby the High Lord in Adeline's place?"

"I'm used to not thinking about these issues, and working with the Great Sage means learning to deal with them calmly. Fern swayed regularly on the back of the clouds, his face relaxed.

"I think he's numb, and he says it nicely and calmly. Nerfi whispered in Stan's ear.

Stan looks at Nerfi's blushing face, which has not yet fully receded, and a big smile creeps up the knight's face.

Although there were several times more pedestrians entering the city than usual, the number of guards at the 'gate' of the city also increased considerably, and after standing in line for more than ten minutes, Stan finally stood in front of the guards.

"What's it called, where it's from, what's it for. The guard sat in a chair, and on the table in front of him lay two thick stacks of parchment, each of which was filled with dense text, and the guard lowered his head, and the feathers at the end of the fountain pen shook rapidly.

"Stan Black, I'm a knight, and I'm bringing my friends with me to see the ordination ceremony. Stan replied calmly.

The guard's pen stops abruptly, and he looks up to see the insignia on the 'breastplate' on which Stan deliberately 'exposed' his cloak. "Knight, may I ask the names of your friends. ”

Stan frowned in embarrassment, but said the names of his companions anyway, and the guards carefully wrote them down before he stood up and bowed to Stan. "Your Excellency, please wait a moment. With that, without waiting for Stan's consent, he ran to one of the knights standing by the city gate.

They saw the guard 'hand' the parchment to the knight, and then 'excitedly' said something, his hands still gesturing in the air. "Look, I said we don't have to think about what we're going to do next. Fern clasped his hands in front of his chest and yawned lazily.

"They're not going to put us in a dungeon, are they, will Etiesh be waiting for us here too?" Ness looked worriedly at the dozens of busy guards around her.

Stan looks back at Nessy earnestly. "Don't worry, Ness, Cumberland will never help other countries arrest people on their own territory, not even the Mage Tower. ”

Ness pursed her lips and nodded, but pulled up her hood and wrapped her face around her.

The knight walked back with the guards and saluted Stan. "Hello, guests from afar, Lord Sigurt 'Monde' has ordered that if you come, I will take you directly to the castle, and if you are ready, please let me know. ”

Stanton's surprise at the knight's words and for a moment he didn't know how to answer, but Fern stepped forward and patted Stan on the shoulder. "We're ready, please take us to the High Lord. ”

The knight's gaze turned to Fern. "I'm sorry, sir, but according to Canrito's rules, we only rely on the decisions made by the highest ranking person on a team. With that, the knight looks back at Stan as if Fern had never been there.

Stan awkwardly hides his breastplate back into his cloak. "Fern he's right, we're ready, take us now. ”

The knight nodded, took a step to the side, and raised his left hand towards the gate. "Please follow me, dear friends, and I will show you the way. ”

Stan smiled apologetically at his friend, Fern shrugged his shoulders indifferently, and the two followed the knight leading the way, followed by the four mages.