"Isn't it okay for you to do this in broad daylight?" came the unhurried voice of Kerry Dorlanf from the mouth of the alley. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Hmm!" Aven's mouth was gagged with something, and he could only make a few dull noises.

"You'd better pretend you didn't see it, old man. Marcas drew his sword and walked viciously towards Kridolanf.

"I don't mean anything, I just want you to let these kids go. Kridolanff threw his hands up in the air and made a gesture of surrender.

"Then you give-me... How-what---what--" Marcus's movements suddenly became very slow, and even the pace of his speech slowed down by several beats, and the whole person looked like a toy that had not been wound, which was very funny.

"Boss!" the bald head hurriedly threw Aven aside and followed.

"You-don't-

"You-this-head-stupid-pig-!!" Even if Marcus wanted to slap his head now, it would take several minutes.

Cridor Lanff walked over with a cigarette gun in his mouth, and he took the sword out of the bald man's hand, and untied Evan and Leah.

"I'm grateful to you, but give me back the sword. Although Evan didn't understand what was happening, when he tried to grab the sword, he was easily dodged by Kridolanf.

"Young people are too impetuous, it's not a good habit... You can ask for a sword, but you have to promise me one thing. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Let me travel with you. Krildolanv saddled his sword behind him, took a puff of his cigarette, looked at Evan and Leah, and smiled sincerely.

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Gilbergburg, in the room of Lady Fiona of Fast.

"Mother, where has Eluman gone?" said Puou, standing beside Joriton, his face unhappy.

"He's gone to Cortland, and says he has something to figure out—" Fiona hadn't closed his eyes for three days, and looked a little haggard.

"Not long after my father died, he left Gilberg... Now that the city is under the control of that stupid Jebor, I even have a slight suspicion that it was not a decision made by His Majesty Wells himself. ”

"Shhhh I'm afraid it's not easy... My children, do not forget to be strong, and let alone the teachings of your father during his lifetime. Fiona shook Puou and Joridon's hands with some excitement, kindly and gently.

"What kind of murderer can cross the guard's patrol line, and when we catch him, I will definitely break him into pieces to avenge my father. "Joryton and Op are wearing armor, they have been appointed by Jeborr as Protectors of the City, responsible for the safety of Gilberg and the people of the city.

"The two sons of the lord of the palace have become city protectors, and our mother, we really can't swallow this breath. Puo clenched his fists, and he fought for himself and Jorriton. If their father had been alive, they would have had a better future.

"It's getting late, Mother, and we have to do our duty. Joryton looked at his mother, Fiona, and then at his brother, and urged a little helplessly.

"Go, my children, the people of Gilberg need you—" Fiona nodded, a heart-wrenching feeling welling up in his heart. The feeling unnerved her, and she knew that tonight was destined to be another sleepless night, and how long it would last was still unknown.

......

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Thanatos.

This is Thanatos, famous for its mercenaries and swordsmanship, and the main castle is the Scarlet Castle. It was built in the First Age and is located in the eastern part of the continent, with steep terrain and surrounded by mountains. It is located to the upper right of Noze, less than half the size of Noze, and is bordered to the west by the Immortal Mountain (a dormant volcano), to the east by the Black Forest (a gathering place of the pirates), and only to the south by pedestrians.

There are about 400,000 non-mobile residents in Tanatos, and 11,000 soldiers are stationed in the city, and most of them use hand-armed weapons. Their castles were built on the hill, with barely visible walls, and their sturdy and sharp rocky pointed slatted fences were effective defenses against foreign enemies.

At the foot of the Immortal Mountain to the west, you can see a huge project to transport magma and ore resources - the capital of Tanatos, whose main export was weapons.

In the history of Tansfog, since the First Age, Tanatos has been one of the weakest states on the continent, often harassed by bandits from the Black Forest from the east. After being conquered by the War Emperor Thorox at the end of the First Age, a long road to revival began. At the same time, the bandits from abroad gradually dispersed, and in their place appeared a sizable mercenary group, composed of pirates (of course, there were also some bandits and robbers who came to admire them).

At the beginning of the Second Age, Thanatos ushered in a fateful change at the turn of the epoch - the "mysterious man" from the Immortal Mountain to the west led six swordsmen over the mountain, with seven enemies and a thousand, forced their way into the Scarlet Castle, and slaughtered the old army of Sorox. After seizing power, the flag and badge changed from a black sword to a black "V", and Tanatos gradually prospered. As for the rulers of the "Mystery Man" and the Six Swordsmen, no one has ever seen them in their true colors, and it is rumored that their power has left the human hierarchy and lived for nearly two epochs.

At this time, Tanatos is covered with a layer of mist, and the noisy street of the past seems a little deserted. After waiting for a long time, you may be able to see a few old women coming and going from farm to farm, and there are only a few patrolling soldiers scattered around the rock fence. The young men in the city seemed to have vanished overnight, and the Black Forest to the east was silent, and no movement was noticeable except for the occasional crow passing in the sky.

The gates of the Scarlet Castle are closed. The dust drifting through the hall, the chandeliers and the scarlet carpet make for an ancient and eerie picture. At the end of the corridor, in the darkest place, a large portrait hanging on the wall could be faintly seen by the faint light of the candlelight. The portrait shows a man in imperial costume, but unfortunately the painting is mostly destroyed, so that it is impossible to distinguish the appearance of the man in the painting.

There are two figures in front of the painting, one of whom has his back to the portrait and the other who is half-kneeling in front of it.

"Your Excellency... The deployment is almost complete... Only one last step away..."The half-kneeling man made a low, hoarse voice, like a ghost who had traveled through the centuries. He lifted himself slightly, and let out a crisp sound of metal colliding, and the rusty "V" grooves on his black armor reflected a faint silver light on his chest. His black helmet seemed to contain an endless abyss—even a casual glance that could make people shudder at the edge of the abyss.

"Advance layer by layer according to the plan..."The person in front of the portrait slowly turned around, and a red-eyed crow suddenly emerged from under the pitch-black hood.

"The Blood Raven represents my will, and it will guide you... My swordsman, Alpha..."The red-eyed crow rose in response, and with a "Ah" sound, a flutter turned into a wisp of black mist, which circled in the air and slowly seeped into the body of the swordsman Alpha.

"Hmm—" Alpha's body began to shake violently, and in a few moments, the black mist merged perfectly with him.