Canrito was overcrowded, and the city, which had been locked down for three months, had finally reopened recently, and for a time merchants and travelers from all over Wallis had been waiting too long.

Fern and Queay led their horses through the crowd, which was much safer than the equally crowded city of Saint-Sean, and they did not encounter a thief along the way, which was almost impossible in Saint-Sean. The streets were crowded, but orderly, everyone was waiting behind the previous person, and no one was in a hurry. Even if there is an occasional small collision, the party that hits the person will immediately apologize politely and continue to walk slowly.

"I've never been to Canrito before, but I've been to San Sean several times, and I always thought the knightly city must be boring, but now I find myself liking it. Quiai also calmed down in the orderly crowd, and looked curiously at the various pedestrians around him.

Fern smiled in agreement. "If there's one city that's the safest in Wallis, it's here. The knights of Canrito were strict with the law and would not tolerate those who broke the law, even the princes and nobles were punished in the same way as the commoners. Moreover, the punishment here is much harsher than in other kingdoms, so almost no one dares to make a mistake here. ”

Quiai listened intently, excitedly holding Fern's arm. "I'd love to stay here if I could. ”

"Let's talk about it when you really understand it. Fern glanced at the mage. "Canrito isn't all good, you'll know when you stay long. ”

Quiai frowned, thinking thoughtfully, only to find that Fern had not broken free of her hand, and his heart was full of joy. The mage held the mercenary's arm until he found the inn with Stan.

As soon as Fern stepped into the inn, he saw Stan hurriedly get up from his chair and walk towards him. "Stan, you didn't ...... through the ceremony" Before he could finish speaking, the knight grabbed the mercenary's arm and quickly walked out of the inn. Knowing that something must have happened, Fern gives Quiai a color and follows Stan around the corner twice into a quiet alley.

"Fern, you're finally here, I almost can't wait for you, and if you're two days late, I'll have to get out of here first. Stan speaks almost without a pause, as if he had been holding back for a long time.

Fern looked at the knight quizzically and patted him. "What's the matter, what's the trouble you're in?"

"I'm being followed!" Stan looks alarmingly across the alley, and there is no one but Quiai who is approaching them. "I completed the canonization ceremony on my third day here, and as I was getting ready to enjoy this rare rest, I noticed that someone was watching me. ”

"Is it a mage, or a warrior?" Fern frowned. "How many people?"

"I don't know how many there were, I saw two, but I'm sure there must be more. Stan seems to have something in mind. "Why did you ask the mage?"

Fern touched his chin and paced. "I was also watched in Lot, and Queai and I escaped, and we were almost caught along the way. ”

"Hell, why are they following us? We don't have a holy seal on us. Stan slams his fist against the wall in annoyance.

"They don't need anything, they need you. Queai had reached the two of them, and tied the two horses he was leading to the fence beside them.

"It's been a long time since I saw Quiai, and I was in a hurry to take Fern away just now, because there were people watching me at the inn, so I was negligent and didn't salute you. Stan nodded at Quiai and apologized for his faux pas. "But we don't have any powerful magic, and I don't think we're of any use. ”

"When I was in the Mage's Tower, the Great Sage Ethiesh wanted Queai and me to track down Adeline's whereabouts and find out what she was up to, but I refused. Fern looked at Stan and Queay. "But here, it shouldn't be the people of the Mage Tower. ”

"Judging by the skill, he should be a warrior, and he is very strong, not like an ordinary mercenary. Stan remembers what he saw the Watcher. "It's not easy to get rid of them. ”

"You can rest assured that Quiai is here. Fern gave the mage an approving look. "But I think it's better for us to know who they really are and what their purpose is. ”

"I agree with Fern. Queai looked at the mercenary with a smile. "If they're not in league with the people in the Mage Tower, maybe we can learn something from it, and I think there must be some conspiracy in this. ”

Stan pouted and shrugged helplessly. "Well, since you both say so. After saying that, the knight looked at the two suspiciously. "Queay, you came here with Fern, I didn't expect it to be Ness or Rui anyway, I thought it would be Ness or Rui. ”

Queai gave Fern an unnatural look, then lowered his head, not knowing how to answer.

"Ness didn't want to leave the Mage Tower, she still had something to do, and Rui decided to stay there to protect her, I don't know what the old mages would make Niss do, so we all thought it would be safer. Fern stopped, clasped his hands together, and said helplessly.

Stan saw Quiai keep his head down, so he apologized to her, "Sorry, Quiai, you know, it's not that you're not unwelcome, I'm just ...... Something I didn't expect. ”

Quiai looked up and smiled at the knight. "I know, it's okay, Stan. ”

The knight smiled and raised his hands, gave the mage a hug, and turned to Fern. "So what are we supposed to do now? Arrest a guy who is spying on me? and tie him up and torture him?"

"It's a way, or they'll come out on their own. Fern continued to pace.

"When I was alone, they just followed me secretly, not to mention that now that you two are here again, they don't dare to show up. Stan rubs his hands together.

"I think it's the opposite, the reason they've been taking no further action is that they're waiting for us. "They wanted to wait until we were all there before they showed up to negotiate terms with us. ”

"So you mean we're just going back to the inn quietly and waiting for them to come to us themselves?" Stan was a little noncommittal.

Fern patted the knight on the shoulder. "This is Canrito, they don't dare mess around, otherwise I bet none of them will try to get out of Canrito. ”

Stan nodded. "You're right, this is Canrito. ”

"Is Canrito's law really so harsh?" said Queay, still skeptical.

"If you've heard some rumors, you'll be even more surprised. Stan laughed. "It's great that you two are here, I feel like a normal person again, you don't know, I was like a person who was hanged every day the other day but didn't know when it was executed. ”

"You should find a mage like Rui and connect with her. Queai quipped with a laugh. "When you do, you'll appreciate my advice. ”

"Sounds like a good suggestion, I'll consider it. Stan nodded solemnly.

"The premise is that the mage has to be like Lil. Fern said coldly.

"Who is Lil?" asked Quiai curiously.

"Hell. Stan drops this, and the man quickly flees to the inn.

"There's no rush. Fern gave Queai a relaxed look. "Now, I think you're hungry, so let's go get something to eat. ”