Chapter 001: Dehrim City

To the east from the plains in the middle of the continent lies a vast plateau known as the Dehrim Plateau, which means "to see from above" in the ancient Calradian language. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info

Since the War of Kings, the Swadians have built a new military town in the center of the high ground in order to observe the movement of the four directions, and firmly occupy the initiative to attack from all sides in the center of the continent, which is the origin of the city of Dehrim.

This impregnable military town was mainly used to defend against the Nords in the north, the Kugit in the steppes in the east, and the Vigians in the northeastern snowfields.

The region of Dehrim is a fertile and vast plain region, which is located in the center of the entire continent of Calradia.

For the Kingdom of Svadia, the region of Dehrim is of great strategic importance and is also one of the areas where banditry is rampant.

The region of Dehrim is located on a plateau, with cliffs to the west and deep gorges below that divide the kingdom of Svadia in two.

To the west of the canyon is the heart of the Kingdom of Swadia, while to the east is the city of Dehrim and the five surrounding military castles that form a solid border fortress.

Centered on the region of Dehrim, it is bordered by the Nord Kingdom to the north, the Virginia Kingdom to the northeast, the Duchy of Rhodok to the southwest, the Salander Sultanate to the south and southeast, and the Kugit Khanate to the east, with only the west being safe.

Alleyn looked up from afar on the plains, and Dehrem looked like a taciturn, weather-beaten warrior, scarred and stubborn in peacetime.

The outline of Dehrim was evident in the midday sun. In the surrounding wilderness and sparse trees, the gray-white walls are even more dazzlingly reflected.

The party arrived at the gates just before dusk, and the fortified city of Dehrim was basking in the glow of the sun.

Instead of following the mercenaries into the city, Desail and Julia went around the walls and continued westward.

If Julia returns to Decherim City, then her fate can be imagined, and even the mercenaries of the Iron Blood Regiment.

Outside the city gates, many merchant caravans were crowded, and the 'Land of the Four Wars' during the war years now finally enjoys the benefits of its location.

It is well connected in all directions, and no matter where you go, you will always pass through here, and there are many villages around the highlands, and it is one of the main grain producing areas on the mainland, so it is normal for it to become more prosperous in peacetime.

Merchants and troops flowed through the wide streets, and the energetic young infantry stood like a benchmark at the city gates, picking and choosing from the honest peasants who wanted to go into the city and sell two rabbits.

The guards made the peasants in shabby beans and accompanied by honest smiles cry.

And their superior, the Hilborn city guard who was on duty at the city gate, leaned sickly against the city wall, looked at the merchants outside the city gate who were richly dressed and had a cloud of attendants, and scolded and pulled out the few dinars that he had left at the end of the month, and his face was particularly gloomy because of his beard.

The slightly narrow gates were blocked by this minor dispute.

Looking at the crowd in front of him, Alleyne glanced at Mo Cha beside him, who immediately squeezed from outside the city gate to the front.

Mo Cha watched the farmer helpless and hesitant under the interrogation of the soldiers, and the old man's face showed an anxious look.

The soldier frowned frequently, irritated by the noise in front of him and the impatient urging of the travelers behind him.

The young soldier felt that he had become the center of attention and became more aggressive. "So, old thing, tell me—how do you prove that this rabbit was picked up at your doorstep, and not poached in the woods of the lords?"

The soldier pointed his finger at the farmer, his freckled young face flushing with excitement. "Haha, I can't say it, you're going to the gallows!"

Alleyne shook his head, quietly took a few dirhams from his bosom, handed them to Manid, and motioned for him to go up and clear the siege with his eyes.

"Master Soldier, I have here proof that he has picked up a rabbit," Manid said with a smile on his face, "please decide, wise lord." He stretched out his hand and quickly sent the dirham into the soldier's hand, his broad body blocking everyone's view.

"Ah...... Aha," the soldier laughed, "I remembered that in the winter, there were some silly rabbits. He kicked the farmer in the ass and watched the farmer fall to the ground, laughing out loud, "Just like this old fellow......"

"I think it's just like you, you idiot. A slap interrupted the soldier's laughter, and the ill-faced Hillburn appeared at the city gate, kicked the soldier over, snatched the few dirhams, and looked at a group of outsiders dressed as mercenaries with a smile, "I think I saw someone trying to bribe the loyal soldiers of the Empire?"

The nobles and the great merchants had already entered the city, and the only remaining little traders and barefoot peasants in shabby clothes, riding little donkeys or bald horses, and poor barefoot peasants who had not yet entered the city at this time, turned their heads to the side under the threat of Silborn's gaze, and the gates fell silent for a while.

Hilburn withdrew his gaze in satisfaction, squinting at the handsome blonde boy in front of him, and he noticed that around the boy was a group of companions dressed as mercenaries.

A flattering smile appeared on Ellen's handsome face and said, "My lord, maybe we can take a step to talk?"

"Of course," Hilburn said, with a greedy look on his face. "If you understand the rules of Lord Hilburn in Decherim City, I'd be happy to talk to you alone at the tavern. ”

"My lord, we are coming from Zenda in Liberty City. Aren's face changed, "And he just escaped from the Green Forest bandits." For me and my people, there is no greater trouble than life and death. ”

Wiggins stepped forward to protect Alleyne, but the curtain of the carriage was pulled open, and the four mercenaries who had simply bandaged and stopped the wounds on their bodies and had bloodied faces looked at Alleyne with a sullen expression.

Hilburn laughed, pulled the stumbling soldier on the ground, drew the rapier at his waist, and pointed at Aren, "Now, we have found a spy who wants to attack Mistress Michaud. ”

"Your Excellency......" the soldier's face turned pale, and he whispered, "This is nothing......

"Really?" Hilburn slashed his right palm with the blade of his sword, letting the blood drip to the ground, the smile on his face undiminished, "Now that I have it, catch these spies for me!"

The soldiers in front of the city gate shouted and drew their swords, and just as Aren was about to pull out the badge of honor that Jamilin Quintus had given him, a cold voice sounded behind him.

"Hilborne, it seems that I was too kind when I didn't break your dog's leg last time. ”

Hilburn was furious, and he followed the prestige to see a mighty knight in delicate full-body armor and a storm helmet riding on a tall warhorse, casting a displeased glance at him, and his face instantly turned white.

In the fortress city of Dehrim, hundreds of heavily armed warriors rushed to the front every day, and people were accustomed to knights in battle armor.

However, this knight exudes a distinctive charm among the crowd and attracts everyone's attention.

"It's you...... Adult ......"

"If you dare to say my name, I promise your head will fall to the ground right now. The knight looked at him haughtily and rode away.

Then, a knight of the squire in a cloak walked past Hilburn on a pack horse loaded with weapons, and suddenly lifted his cloak and spat at Hilborne.

Hillburn, the city guard, stood upright, not even having the courage to dodge.

Order was restored at the gates, and Alleyne took a deep breath and beckoned his companion to lead the carriage into the city.

And Silburn stood at the door as if he had lost his soul, and let the crowd of people you pushed me squeeze into the city in front of him. (To be continued.) )