Chapter 289: Encirclement

The sudden sound caught the attention of everyone in the temporary command post. The lord Kalding, who was obviously interrupted by the www.biquge.info of the pen, was not too angry, because the voice was so pleasant, like a yellow oriole cry in the time of decadence, deafening.

He looked up and followed the sound with the commanders under his command, and naturally saw the owner of the beautiful timbre, which was indeed a beauty.

A girl of sixteen or seventeen stood at the door of the hotel, her feminine face with a resolute expression, her long black straight hair hanging down to her waist, her yellow skin was white and silky, she wore brown boots from head to toe, black knee-length stockings, black bottoms, white skirt, long-sleeved cloth with pointed lapels and a light blue tie with blue and white stripes. Standing upright, unsmiling, with sharp eyes, and a soldier-like demeanor.

Such a woman who perfectly combines femininity and heroism, it is the first time for Carding to see it, and he can't help but feel fascinated. He immediately walked out from behind the sand table and personally went to the door to greet him, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

"The caretaker of the Mirage Desert and the Pyramid City is not called the Lord of Caldin. Dare to ask, this beautiful young lady, what is your name?"

Looking at the lord who came to her and bowed slightly, the girl folded her hands in front of her, bowed back slightly, and said, "Lord Daimyo for a long time, my name is Tsujido Iko, and I am a teacher at Wendaoru Academy. ”

Hearing the girl's identity, Cardin couldn't help but be taken aback. Although Wendaolu College has only been established for less than two years and has only two classes of students, it has already made a name for itself in this desert.

"Are you a nobleman?" the lord hurriedly asked. Students aside, teachers are the only possibility.

"As you say. Iko Tsujido raised her right hand and pressed the palm of her hand lightly on her heart, indicating that she was not saying that others were herself, and nodded slightly.

The word "noble" no longer needs to be said explicitly, her every move is convincing enough.

"Rude!" Kardin hurriedly took a step back to the left, leaned forward slightly while leaning sideways, and made a gesture of "please" - a courtesy gesture in which the left hand pressed slightly on the top of the right chest and the left hand stretched backwards.

Tsujido Iko also replied with a salute and leaned forward slightly. Then she took a dignified stride, step by step, over the low threshold, into the inn.

Without the guidance of her master, she did not go any further, but stopped where she entered, and then turned to face Kalding.

"Move a chair!" Riding out to him, Trucking commanded loudly as if he had understanding. Apparently, though, he guessed wrong.

"No need!" Tsujido Iko hurriedly stopped her, her voice so categorical that it was irrefutable, so that both the lord and the garrison commander who hurried to move the chair were stunned for a moment.

Immediately, her voice softened and explained further: "I have received your heart. But since you are standing, then I will stand too. Besides, the people who are really interested in helping you defend the city are not going to sit and watch the sand table, will they?"

Exactly. The sand table is a prop that should be used from a bird's-eye view, and what can you see if you sit at the level of the table? Therefore, sitting down is equivalent to not being able to see the situation, and how to express your opinion if you cannot see the situation. This kind of behavior is just a formality. The real "help" is to be anxious and actively participate in the period.

Cardin nodded approvingly, feeling a good impression of Tsujido Iko, and then waved at the man who was hesitating in his chair. The man dropped his chair and walked back to his original position.

Immediately, the lord withdrew his gaze and looked at the nobleman in front of him again and said, "So, Miss Tsujido, what exactly did you just say you could help us?"

"This time, on behalf of the twenty-one noble adventurers who are currently stranded in the city, I have come to express to the lord that we are willing to assist you in meeting the monster army. Izuko Tsujido said aloud these uplifting words.

Hearing this, Cardin was the first to show a smile of relief and joy, and the commanders couldn't help but be overjoyed. Don't look at these twenty-one people, but they are aristocratic adventurers, that is, nobles who specialize in honing their combat skills. Even if there are only twenty-one such people, the power they possess is enormous. If you can get their wholehearted help, then it can be said that you have received no less support than thousands of troops.

Only, what is their reason for doing so?

Even though he already had a strong affection for Tsujido Iko, the lord still had to have such questions. Because in the past, the attitude of the aristocracy towards the commoners was very casual, and some people even regarded the commoners as no different from props.

The words and deeds of the nobles so far have left a strong impression on Cardin, that is, in the eyes of the aristocracy, "it does not matter at all whether the commoner lives or dies, whether it is happy or sad", not oppression, nor discrimination, but such a kind of indifference. The nobles and commoners obviously lived together, but the nobles always seemed to stay in another world.

And last year, the nobles also ruled the peninsula and established their kingdom. Then there should be no reason to care about the affairs of the northern desert peoples.

And as the so-called suspicion breeds a dark ghost, even if it is for the defense of the city in the future, Cardin must also voice his concerns.

"I am glad to have the help of twenty-one nobles. It's just that we don't seem to be making such a request to anyone. So, are you just doing this out of a sense of justice?"

Although Iko Tsujido was unhappy with the lord's suspicions, she was not incomprehensible. The more we are in this kind of crisis, the more we must be cautious and vigilant.

"Of course, there is a sense of justice. But there are other reasons as well. Some people hope that you can pay them more generously after this incident. ”

Hearing that someone was asking for money, the lord was not only not angry but happy. This reason is more reassuring, and it is also in line with the behavior pattern of aristocratic adventurers.

"It doesn't matter, I'll make sure they're happy with the reward. So, what about the rest?"

"The rest of the people, some of them live in the city. ”

I see. Cardin nodded in acceptance. If you live in this city, it's understandable that you want to protect your living environment from destruction, and it's all because of yourself. When man acts for himself, he is the most reliable.

"Others are responding to my request to temporarily contribute until they can be evacuated. ”

"Your request?"

Cardin was a little surprised. Even if you help yourself, you can convince others to help too, which is too enthusiastic.

"It sounds like Miss Tsujido is particularly fond of our place. Can you ask why?"

"It's not about favor, it's about alignment. ”

"What does that mean?"

"I already said that when I introduced myself. I am a teacher at Wendaoru College. ”

"That's exactly what you said. But what does this have to do with what you call a convergence of interests? Our job is to manage the area and protect the people, so we must protect the city, at least until everyone is evacuated unharmed. And your role seems to be to teach students has nothing to do with protecting the city, right?"

"Sorry, you missed a bit. In addition to teaching students, I also have one more point, and that is to protect students!"

Tsujido said in a righteous manner, and couldn't help but make people awe-inspired. But she's not done yet.

"With this congestion situation now, it is very likely that the students of our college will not be able to evacuate in time. To protect the city is to protect them. And we still have two teams that haven't come back, we can't leave them behind and leave on our own!"

"Miss Tsujido, a noble lady who has been favored by the gods, please forgive me for my excessive suspicion of you. Once again, I thank you for your help. ”

As he spoke, Cardin bowed deeply.

"It doesn't need to be like this. Your concerns are justified. We can understand that. As long as it is beneficial for us to work together to defend against the enemy, I am willing to explain no matter how much. ”

"Thank you. I know enough about you. However, if possible, I hope you will follow my instructions. ”

"Now that we've decided to assist you, it's only a matter of course. ”

"That's all the better!, in fact, we're already holding a battle council, so please join in as a representative of the nobles. ”

"Hmm. ”

Immediately, Cardin turned to face the sand table, and Iko Tsujido also turned around.

However, before the two of them could say a word, a panicked voice sounded in their ears.

"Your Excellency!" a gentleman hurried to the headquarters, still shouting after being stopped by the guards at the door, "The teleportation crystal has failed!"

He was shocked, and suddenly everyone in the hall looked at the gentleman with a shocked expression.

"Is that true?" asked Caldin as he quickly stepped back to his feet.

"It's true! The brilliance of the crystal suddenly disappeared for some reason!"

"My lord, what's going on?" asked Tsujido Iko immediately.

"I don't know. Calding shook his head vigorously, "It's the first time I've encountered this kind of thing. ”

"Isn't the teleportation crystal under your jurisdiction?"

"Hmm. Caldin nodded helplessly, "That's a gift from the gods." If anyone can control it, it won't be us commoners, but the nobles who are favored by the gods!"

"Report!" a wave of unsettled waves rose, and at that moment a soldier rushed over in a panic, "The enemy has been found in the west!"

"Report!" another soldier, "the North has discovered the enemy!"

"Report! The enemy has been discovered in the South!"

"Report! The enemy has been discovered in the East!"

ps:I'm sorry.,The pavilion recently went on strike to go on a trip.,The manuscript is almost sold out.,So from today it can only become a change mode.,But I'll increase the number of words to more than 3,000 per chapter as much as possible.,I hope you'll forgive me.。 I'm really sorry.