On the seventh day after leaving the port of Stockinki, Fern and his party continued their journey on the Northern Boulevard. The weather was fine on this day, there was not a single cloud in the sky, the sun shone on the snow-covered earth, a white expanse, and the air was cold and fresh.

As we get deeper and deeper into the north, and as winter has begun to cool down, Fern is worried about how long Ness and himself will last, and Stan finally has good news that Wolfsburg, the capital of Doyle, is less than half a day's journey away. The thought of staying in a warm hotel tonight made Ness almost cry.

The days in the north are very short, and before half a day has passed, the sun has begun to set, and the sky is gradually getting darker.

Niss complained to Stan in frustration, "Your half day is long enough, can we get to town before dark?"

"It's almost here, and it's only a third of the day that dawns at this time. Stan replied with a smile.

"How did you Doyle endure such a long night?" asked Ness, incredulously.

"We grew up in this environment, and we are all used to it, just like you have such long days in the south, and I am not used to it. Stan patiently explains.

"If it's the polar night, it's only six hours of daylight here. "If you go further north, to the far north of Wallis, I'm afraid you'll only have two or three hours a day lit." ”

As Ness sighed, Stan suddenly pointed ahead and shouted excitedly, "It's here, there's Wolfcastle ahead!"

The other three look in the direction Stan is pointing, and in the dim light of the sky, a magnificent city comes into view. Although much smaller than de Ville, and not even half the size of Canrito, it is built in a very imposing manner.

The whole city is built on a gentle hillside, and from low to high are the bazaar, the dwellings, the barracks, and the castle. At the top of the hillside, several towers stand atop the castle, each topped by a large bronze bell that shimmers faintly in the only light. From a distance, the city and the hillside merge into one, taking advantage of the terrain to make it an easily defended fortress.

"Are these towers watchtowers?" asked Ness, curious.

"No, they are a symbol of Doyle's glory. Stan's face was filled with pride. "Every time we defeat Dark Tide, we erect a tower to commemorate the great victory and the dead of our compatriots. ”

"So much Il has defeated the Darktide six times?" Fern counted the towers.

"Yes, Doyle has only been established for more than six hundred years, and every hundred years the tide returns. Stan's expression is resolute and his tone is full of passion. "This time will be no exception, Doyle will erect the seventh tower!"

"But this dark tide came a lot earlier than expected, and it made me feel that there was something different about it. Ness frowned, trying to remember the last time the Grim War was recorded in the books.

"Yes, there must be some reason, it may be the Dark Lord's ......" Rui suddenly interjected, "Maybe the Dark Lord is here this time, of course I'm just guessing." ”

If that's the case, I can't imagine what the outcome will be. Ness shook her head, fear and worry in her eyes.

"Even if the Dark Lord is there, Doyle will still defeat him!" Stan puffed out his chest, his firm tone full of confidence.

Fern stole a glance at Rui, and the mage looked at the city in the distance with a blank expression, as if looking at a dying man.

"What is the origin of the name Wolfsburg?" asked Ness, looking at this great city, infected by its legendary history, and the gloomy mood just now was fleeting, and asked excitedly.

"Because when viewed from a high mountain in the distance, the city is shaped like a galloping wolf. Stan patiently explained.

"Then I'll really have to find a chance to see if I really look like a wolf. Rui on the side suddenly said such a sentence.

Fern looks at Stan worriedly, but luckily the Doyle doesn't hear what is being said.

"No problem, I'll take you to the mountains when I have the chance. Stan chuckled.

"Let's get into town, I think Wallis's best wheat wine is crazy. Fern was afraid that Rui would talk nonsense again, so he hurriedly urged everyone to enter the city.

Two rows of guards armed with torches and spears stood at the gates, carefully checking everyone who passed by, and everyone had to take off their hoods to make sure no demons could infiltrate the city. Probably due to the fact that the villagers of the surrounding villages had taken refuge in the city, and the streets were crowded, Fern and the others led their horses out of the crowd and struggled out of the main road, led by Stan to a small inn on the edge of the city.

"The hostel is quiet and cozy and not very far from the castle. Stan stops in front of the inn. "Rest well, I'll join you tomorrow morning. ”

"Don't you live here?" Fern's gaze shifted from the inn to Stan.

"My home is in the city......" Stan said again.

"Why don't you invite us to sit down?" asked Ness, interestedly.

Stan said with an embarrassed expression, "My father is a difficult person to get along with, and I really don't want to spoil everyone's interest." ”

Fern smiled and said to Stan seriously, "Thanks to your help Stan along the way, but the journey ahead will be more treacherous, you don't have to take this risk with us, now that you're back in Doyle and don't owe us anything, if you want to say goodbye......"

Stan interrupted Fern, "No, traveling with you guys can hone myself, it's better to go on adventures with you than to do nothing at home, and ......" Stan grimaced in a rare way. "I find that I've come to enjoy the feeling of being with you. ”

Fern and Ness both laughed, and even Rui's face was filled with lightheartedness.

"Okay, then we should find the source of magic first. Fern asks Stan, "Do you have any clues about this?"

"No need for clues. Stan said lightly, "I know how to get there, and when the time comes, I'll take you there." ”

"Oh, that's great. Fern's eyes widened in disbelief, "But...... What do you mean by timing?"

"Do you want to stand at this doorway and continue to ask me, or do you want to go in and eat some hot food and take a hot shower?" Stan crossed his hands over his chest, tilting his head slightly towards the inn. "You'll know then, don't worry. ”

"Hopefully, as you say. Fern smiled helplessly, turned to the two mages and said, "Go inside, enjoy this rare rest." ”

"Get a good night's sleep. Stan turns and leads the horse towards the other end of Wolfsburg.