The gates of St. Sean were wide enough to allow almost five carriages to pass through at once, but even so, the gates were still crowded with people who wanted to enter the city. Ten guards were checking all the convoys that wanted to proceed, and there were more than twenty more guards maintaining order.

"In normal times, I wouldn't have investigated so carefully, but the rumors of the Dark Tide have made all kingdoms more vigilant. Fern leaned in to Stan and whispered.

"With such a state of alert, I dare say that even a small team of demons can swagger in. Stan shook his head.

"You can't hold them to the standards of the Doyle guards, they've never fought the Darktide, they've never even seen ghouls. Fern burst out laughing.

Before the laughter was over, Fern noticed that the curtain of a carriage in the other line had been lifted, and it was the two girls again. "Hell, that's too slow. ”

Ness pursed her lips, her lips opened and closed quietly, and a slight stream of air rolled up a handful of dust from the ground and blew it into the window of the carriage, and the curtains were immediately closed again, and the sound of coughing came from the carriage.

Moses gave Ness a stern look. "Ness, don't forget the Mage's Tower's admonition that magic should never be used to harm anyone unless you know you will be harmed. ”

Ness's mouth was pursed higher, and she kept tearing the reins in her hand.

After waiting in line for half an hour, the group finally entered Saint-Sean, and the street facing the city gate was so bustling with traffic that there was no sign of the dark tide. They even had to dismount and lead their mounts to walk through the streets, and after a few difficult turns in the crowd, there were finally a little less people around.

"Here, you have to watch out for thieves. Fern reminded as he tossed a small blue silk bag from his hand.

"That's my money bag, how can it be with you?" Rui looked at his waist in a panic, and the money bag was long gone.

"Stan and I walked at the end and scared away a lot of thieves, but there were still people who had the audacity to think we couldn't see. Fern smirked and tossed the purse back to Rui. "I gave the kid a punch, and I guess he won't want to get out of bed in two days.

Quiai hurriedly grabbed his money bag. "I've got to get a guard quickly. After saying that, he pursed his lips and glared at Fern tightly.

The group stayed in a three-story inn, which was almost full, although there were many rooms. The hostess was a chubby Roanoke man, and as soon as she saw Fern and they walked into the hotel, she knew that it was a big customer, and she greeted them very thoughtfully.

"Roanoke are shrewd businessmen who are always thinking about how to get the gold out of your wallet. Fern said to the others.

After the girls settled into the room, they hurriedly went out together. After being frightened by Ferne, they insist that Fern and Stan accompany them, but Fern refuses, and Stan takes on the task.

When the three mages appeared at the table at dinner time after showering and dressing up, Fern and Stan opened their mouths in surprise, they had never realized how charming the three girls they had been with for so long. Long hair cascading like a waterfall on their shoulders and backs, clear eyes without a trace of impurities looked at them, clean faces were as smooth as milk, and the various fragrances that emanated from the girls mixed together and surrounded them. Perhaps because of their elaborate grooming, the girls behaved much more dignified than usual, and spoke much softer. Just eating at the same table makes Fern and Stan blush.

For two days in a row, the girls were crazy outside, and Fern had thought that as mages, they would be a little more restrained than ordinary girls, but he was wrong. Stan is almost too tired to walk, but the girls are still energetic. After finally returning to the hotel, Stan lies on the table and never remembers to come up. "Fern, you owe me a favor. ”

"I know that when I get to Deville, I'll find you a girl who can make you feel like Lil again. "Fern drank in the tavern on the first floor of the hotel for two days in a row, and was slightly drunk.

Moses had been sitting at the same table as Fern, with a book in his hand, and he had been reading it for two days. Hearing the conversation between the two, the old mage put down the book and revealed his face hidden behind him. "Stan, don't you really think about Rui? This kid has a stubborn temper but a very kind heart, and although her hair and eyes have turned black, it doesn't hide her beauty. ”

Stan sat up straight and looked at the old mage solemnly. "Thank you, Moses, for your kindness, but Rui will definitely find a more suitable sweetheart for her, and I, not for her. ”

Moses glanced at him and held the book up again.

At dinner, everyone had eaten a lot, and tomorrow was going back to Savannah, and Ness was so excited that she kept talking, not noticing Fern who was sitting on the side and had not interjected.

That night, Fern struggled to get Ness out of the room without being discovered by Rui and Queay. Fern climbed onto the roof of the inn, and Ness flew up with ease.

Layers of dark clouds floated in the sky, and the moon and stars occasionally broke free from the clouds and cast their light on the earth for a short time.

"Fern, do you have anything to say to me?" Ness leaned against the fence and tilted her head to look at the mercenary.

"Oh yes, uh-huh...... We'll be in Savannah tomorrow, and you're sure to go back to the Mage's Tower?" Fern didn't know how he could have asked such a stupid question.

Ness lowered her head and pursed her lips. "Yes, Ferne, you know, I have to go back. ”

The evening breeze blew, blowing the scent of Ness's body into Fern's nose. "Yes, I know, but I still have the illusion that you'll go to Deville with me. ”

"I'm sorry...... Fern, I understand your thoughts. Ness didn't dare look up at the mercenary.

"I used to say that I would support you no matter what choice you make, but now I find that I can't. Fern lowered his head in pain, his voice trembling a little.

"Fern, I promise you that I'll go look for you when I'm done with my business at the Mage Tower, okay?" Ness leaned closer to Fern and clasped her arms in her hands.

"But I don't think you'll ever have time to be free, at least until the Lord is completely destroyed, don't you think?" Fern turned his head and looked at Niss.

"There will be, Fern, I promise, I'll write to you as soon as I have time, and let you know, okay? You can even come to the Mage's Tower to find me, so that I can go to Deville a little faster than I do, and then we can wander around together. Ness squeezed out a small smile.

"Wandering around, well, it looks like I couldn't have asked for more. Fern shook his head helplessly and sighed heavily.

"Please, Fern, don't do this, I won't be happy if you're depressed. Ness pouted, and the hand that grabbed the mercenary's arm tightened.

"Well, I'll try to be as happy as I can, just like someone has a sword around my neck and I have to compliment him on a job well done. Fern leaned against the fence and looked up at the cloudy sky.

"I'm sorry...... Vern...... I know it's useless to say anything now, I just hope you can forgive me. Ness's voice was so soft that she could barely hear it.

Fern turned his head to look at the girl, stroking her long bright red hair, his eyes full of reluctance. "Ness, promise me, take care of yourself, and ...... Don't forget me. Fern's fingers reached into the girl's hair.

"Fern, I promise, I will never forget you, I will definitely write to you, and we will definitely see you again. Ness looked up at Fern and let the tears roll down her cheeks.

The evening breeze was still blowing, blowing the corners of the mercenaries' clothes, and at night in San Sean, if you don't wear a cloak, you will still feel a little cold. Ness had gone back to the house to rest, and there was silence all around. Fern was alone on the roof leaning against the fence, watching the clouds drift by one after another, like a statue.

Maybe I'll lose her after all, Fern thought to himself.