The group rode on the avenue above the roadbed, and the fields on both sides were mostly bare and deserted flower fields, except for a little snow, and occasionally you could see a few plum blossoms and moon seasons swaying in the cold wind.

There weren't many pedestrians on the avenue, and Dayton's flower trade had been hit hard by the unusual weather, so many of the people who made a living from it were confined to their homes, and with the exception of Fern and his party, only a few convoys and mercenaries carrying goods would pass by them.

Stan rode at the front of the group, which should have been what Fern was best at, but the mercenary rode at the back at this time, and the three mage friends rode side by side behind Stan, talking and laughing along the way, and Jarena followed the three leisurely, although no one spoke, but she was also happy.

Stan reins in his mount in front of a boundary marker. "From here we are in Cumberland, and I didn't expect it to be so smooth, and when I left Durham, I was still considering whether I should ask the king to send some soldiers to escort us. ”

Ruiya rode up to the boundary monument, his gaze sweeping over the words on it. "I don't think there's any need for this, the soldiers escorting it are too eye-catching, and if the six of us are together, the people of the Mage Tower are not so bold as to dare to attack us. ”

"Also, our current strength should not be underestimated, and I never thought that I would be walking with four beautiful mages. Stan smiled happily, glancing at Nerfi from time to time.

"Don't get too complacent, we don't know what awaits us in Canrito?" Nerfi stopped his mount for a moment. And Fern seemed a little out of the ordinary. ”

Everyone looked towards the back of the line, and Fern realized everyone's gaze and quickly cheered up. "Go on, the road to the next village is not close, and if you don't hurry, you won't be there before dark. ”

Stan nodded, and set off again with the group. Ness gives a worried look at Fern and follows Stan with Ray and Nerfi. Jasmina slowed down and rode alongside Fern. "What did you do to Olivina the night before you left, I'm sure her cry was heard by half the people of the castle, including the guards. ”

"It's not because of you. Fern glared at the archmage angrily. "I said I shouldn't have set foot in Durham. ”

"I don't know about Olivina and you, or I might have found something else. "Jasmina didn't look at the mercenary, but at the front.

"Forget it, it's all over, even if you tie me up in Durham again, the queen will definitely let people throw me out again, and even the king can't stop her. Fern laughed self-deprecatingly. "It's good that she didn't cut off my head. ”

"Olivina is such a child, she likes something and wants it. Jasmine smiled too.

"I'm not the same...... Stuff. Fern swayed on his horse's back expressionlessly, and although it was afternoon, the cold wind blew on his face, so that he did not want to fall asleep.

"Yes, yes, you are a man, a man. Jasmine swayed rhythmically from side to side. "Fortunately, on the day we left, the queen locked Olivina in her room, otherwise I was afraid that she would have sneaked out and followed us. ”

Fern sighed. "Fortunately ......"

"Alright, cheer up, Fern, you see, if you get to Canrito and you're still the way you are, we're all going to be in a situation where we're all at a loss. Jarena raised her wand and aimed it at Fern's ribs.

Fern was defenseless and shouted, causing the three mages in front of him to look back curiously. "I didn't ...... It's okay, I almost fell asleep and fell off the horse. ”

A smug smile flashed across Jasmine's face, and she led the horse to Nerfi's side and started talking to her. Ray gave Ness a color, and Ness slowed down and rode to Fern's side. "It's all right, Fern, there's been something wrong with you since you left Durham. ”

"I'm fine, Ness......" Fern hesitated, but said anyway. "That night, you heard that, too. ”

Ness pursed her lips and lowered her head. "Yes, I hear you, Rachel and Olivia are my friends, and I don't know what to do. ”

"You don't have to do anything, Ness, I don't have anything wrong with Olivia. Fern looked at Ness's smooth side face and said seriously.

Ness turned her head to meet Ferne's gaze. "And what about Quiai, even though she's gone, do you still miss her?"

"I ......," Fern was speechless, he didn't want to lie to Ness, but he didn't know how to answer. "Give me some time, Ness, and trust me, I'll forget her. ”

A smile appeared on Ness's face. "I believe in you, Fern, more than I believe in myself. ”

"Thanks, Ness. Fern smiled heartily, and the gloom in his heart was swept away for days. He picks up speed and rushes to Stan's side.

Stan lifted his chin and looked tentatively at the mercenary. "What, did you figure it out?"

Fern snorted twice. "I know now that there is something more difficult to deal with than just the dark tide...... Woman. ”

Stan laughed, and the laughter was heard far and wide. "Fern, why do you say you provoke girls so much, look at me, it's much easier. ”

"Come on, have you forgotten about Lil, and Shalene, you're just a little luckier than I am, and didn't meet them at the same time. Fern subconsciously glanced back, and Morena was looking at him meaningfully, and he quickly turned his head in fright. "We've got to join forces, there are four of them, and there are only two of us. ”

"I don't know what you're referring to, but in terms of numbers, you're right. Stan nodded approvingly. "On the way from Wolfsburg to Valdosta, I experienced your previous pain, and it really nerves me to have to deal with Ness, Ray and Nalfi at the same time, in addition to being aware of the dangers around them, and dealing with their relationships. ”

"I can imagine it, but now it's Jasmine. Fern shook his head helplessly.

"I feel much more relaxed now because of you. Stan laughs out loud again. "I'm sorry, Fern, I didn't mean to think so, and if there's something I need help with, it's my duty. ”

Fern patted Stan on the shoulder. "I'm not welcome, I'm afraid that when the time comes, your mind will be all on Nerfi, and you won't have the energy to take care of the others. ”

Stan bows his head in shame. "Maurice entrusted her to me, I dare not be careless, if there is anything to snub you, it is not my intention, it is really helpless. ”

"Don't worry, Stan, I understand. Fern grabbed the reins with both hands. "Morris's entrustment is only one of the reasons. ”

Stan's face flushed. "I don't know why, but after going through that battle with her from Canrito to Sarah, I found that I couldn't bear her to be out of my sight for too long. ”

"Everything broke in inadvertently and we weren't prepared. Fern muttered to himself.

"Yes, we are defenseless. Stan chimed in.

"Let's hope our judgment won't be compromised by this, especially when facing a dangerous enemy like Dark Tide. Fern glanced at Stan, who was sitting straight on horseback, showing no tiredness. "I wish I had the same strong will as you have, Stan, and maybe I should try to follow the rules of a knight. ”

"Knights aren't for everyone, Ferne. Stan looked at the mercenary with a stern face. "You should aim for something bigger, and the knights have long since failed to highlight what you've done. ”

"So do you, Stan. Fern looked ahead, lost in his own thoughts.

The road to Canrito headed east, and no one knew what was waiting in front of them, but they still mustered up courage and were ready to take on whatever was possible.