Howling Valley.

It used to be a paradise for wolves, and the bones of people and animals could be seen everywhere. When the moon rises, the wolves around the valley howl one after another, which is terrifying.

However, since the arrival of the Roland team, which is more ruthless than the wolves, the wolves have all been expelled from the group, and now they can only take refuge in the nearby mountains and forests, and occasionally come to Taniguchi to take a peep unwillingly.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps from Taniguchi, and everyone looked up to see that it was a scout who had gone out to spy on intelligence. Prince Roland, who was waiting by the campfire, immediately stood up.

"What's the news?"

"Your Royal Highness, we have finally made contact with the valley! Now Jedette can go out with some people every day to look for food!" Scout Khan didn't bother to wipe it, and immediately began to report.

"Really, that's great!" Roland said in celebration, "How's it going on inside?"

"It's terrible! I heard Jedette say that there was a shortage of food inside, and there was a lot of hard labor to do, and a lot of people were dying every day!"

"How's the guard?"

"There is probably a legion, including about 5,000 vampires, 2,000 Terror Knights, and about 3,000 Ghoul Witch Kings!"

"Well, this is an elite army!" Roland's heart lifted again, "The average undead army, bone warriors and zombies can account for most of it!"

Roland couldn't help but look at everyone, there were only about thirty heroes following him, and there were about five hundred wandering warriors who had gathered together. With this strength, can you defeat an elite army of the undead?

"We still have a chance!" Roland comforted everyone, "The terrain of the valley mouth is dangerous, and the large army is not conducive to deployment. If we take it by surprise and make a push, we should be able to take Taniguchi!"

But everyone's worries are still written on their faces. Even if Taniguchi's soldiers are wiped out, what about Tanichi? If they are not eliminated in time, the people in Taniguchi will be mercilessly slaughtered!

"If our surprise attack can successfully capture the enemy's commander, then all problems will be solved!" Roland's words made everyone feel hope again: "Everyone knows that the undead warriors themselves have no consciousness, and rely entirely on the spiritualism of the necromancers to command!

"That said, the key to success is whether or not you can catch those wizards?" everyone looked at each other and whispered.

"With careful planning, I think it will work!" replied one of the heroes, standing up.

"Now that's just the last question: how to retreat when we get them out...... We are not strong enough to escort these people on a long journey, and the only possibility is to withdraw to Erathia by sea, but those damned pirates entrenched in the Silver Horn have not yet returned!"

"I'll take a look!" Prince Roland sighed, "I hope I can find them!As for you, you must keep in touch with Jedt, and it is best to find out the situation of the defense in the valley and the activities of the necromancers!"

"There are always some watchers around Jedt, Your Highness!" the scout in charge of reconnaissance reported, "I can't talk to him too much, lest they find out about our plans!"

"Gather the armpits into a fur, gather the information bit by bit, and we can get the information we need!" Prince Roland stood up: "Without further ado, I'll go to the Silver Horn now!"

Silver Horn is the southernmost port city of Dia, surrounded by the sea on three sides. Every king of Dia has had a great headache with this place, because it is home to the most powerful pirates in the entire sea. The pirates fled to the sea, and when the army retreated, they would return again.

When the necromancer Wilmar led his army to break through Dia's Northern Great Wall and begin to invade Dia, Duke Elares could no longer take care of this port city far away from the sea, making it a stronghold for pirates.

There were no soldiers at the gates. The sea breeze raged in the streets and alleys, rolling up dust and fallen leaves on the ground. There were no pedestrians on the streets, perhaps because they fled with their families when the army of the undead attacked.

Prince Roland stood on the steps of the dock with a few retinues. It used to be the busiest place in the Silver Horn, and whenever the pirate ship returned, the dozens of taverns on the docks would be filled with drunken pirates. A large part of the gold they plundered went to the tavern keeper and the hostess.

Of course, all the workshop owners and merchants will also get a piece of the pie.

But where have they been now? Roland pushed open the door of a tavern, and the light inside was dim. It wasn't like that before, it was brightly lit and noisy! A horde of scantily clad tavern hostesses with the smell of cheap perfume wafting rum around pirates with swords dangling beside them, groping their butts every now and then.

All that remains is the dust on the tables and chairs.

"Let's rest here today!" said Prince Roland, looking around the tavern. The guards immediately got busy.

There was no food in the shop, but the guards were delighted to find a few barrels of rum in the cellar.

Food is a no-brainer, and fishing nets are hung everywhere on the dock. It's low tide, and the setting sun is shining golden on the sea. The guards chose a purse seine net, enclosed a large area of the sea, and then used sticks, or even magic, to make a loud noise to drive the fish towards the net. Soon, dozens of fish were hanging from the nets. It's not big, but it's enough for them to feast. They also picked up some oysters, starfish, and even a few sea cucumbers and abalone!

The bonfire was burning, the pike was thrown in the pot, and there was no need to put anything, it was boiled in clean water, and it was delicious. The grilled fish tastes great too!

The moon has risen over the sea. The sea breeze gently blows on the face, like a lover's affectionate touch. The sea is calm, and the waves gently wash the sand. There is also the rustle of coconut groves in my ears, as if the bard is playing the harp at will.

As for the bonfire, let it go out naturally, and now it's time to relax your body, listen and enjoy the rare calm.

How nice it would be if there was no damn war!

In the coconut grove, the guards hung up a few hammocks. It's probably not appropriate to sleep on a bench on the beach, and the little sea crabs crawling around may crawl into your ears and nostrils!

"You say, if we bring people here, how many days will we be able to hold on?" asked Roland suddenly.

"Well, it depends on how strong the enemy is!" replied the guards, "but no matter how strong it is, we will follow you and fight for you!"

Rowland did not speak. He raised his head and looked up at the stars through the gaps in the leaves of the coconut palm. After a long time, he suddenly sighed softly.

"Do you have any troubles, Your Highness?"

"Yes...... It's been almost two months since we came out, and Princess Catherine doesn't know what to do now?

"Is her due date approaching?"

"Well, it's still a month away, I've got to get the job done here and stay by her side until the baby is born. I can't wait to meet her!"

"When the child is born, he will definitely see his father for the first time! It will be the little prince of Dia, and you will be crowned the king of Dia!"

"Tell me about your wives and children......

"My wife is not pretty, but she is very capable! Her hands are sharpened by heavy housework...... and she is very rough and rough," a guard's thoughts seemed to return home: "It's really embarrassing for her, I have been in the army for more than ten years, and she is working alone in the family!"

"yes...... If I become the king of Dia, I will definitely issue a decree to choose a certain day as a festival for women, in recognition of their outstanding service!"

......

The wind is blowing! Roland tightened his cloak.

The guards had already fallen asleep, snoring one after another.

The best thing to sleep with a group of big men is to fall asleep before them, otherwise you won't be able to sleep peacefully!

Poor Roland had no choice but to get up and take a walk on the moonlit sand. Following his footsteps, the baby crabs that were foraging on the beach immediately scattered in all directions.

Catherine, are you already asleep, or are you also walking in such moonlight?

Roland's emotion didn't last long. He quickly scurried into the coconut grove and shook the sleeping guards.

"What's the matter, Your Highness the Prince?" the guards rubbed their fluffy eyes.

"Look at the sea!" Roland's voice fluttered with delight.

On the sparkling sea, two small boats appeared faintly, and they were rowing towards this side.

"It's a pirate!" the guards cheered.

"Let's hide first, or we'll scare them away!" Everyone hid in the coconut grove, and they didn't dare to take a breath.

How do you feel when you see a prey about to step into an elaborate trap?

Oh my God, why are they so slow?

The boat finally washed up on the beach. Several pirates jumped from the ship, swords pinned to their waists.

"Hurry up, you stinking and lazy pigs, tow the boat up!" a tall pirate reprimanded with his hands on his hips.

The sea flowed over the backs of their feet, and then retreated from the backs of their feet. They finally made their way to the beach.

"Hi, hello!" five dark shadows sprang out of the coconut grove and scattered around them.

The pirates were startled, and they immediately drew their weapons from their waists and began to confront the shadows.

"Who are you, and dare to trespass on my territory?" the lead pirate wielded his blades, his eyes like those of an owl.

"This is not your territory, pirate!" Roland stepped forward: "This is Dia's territory, and you, you're just an intruder!"

"Really, how are you going to welcome the intruders? You don't have many people, and I have ten!"

"Yes, although you are twice as numerous as mine, my men are all battle-hardened warriors!" Roland said, "But I'm not here to fight you, I'm here to talk to you!"

"Then it depends on your identity, because I never talk to unknown juniors!"

"What if this person is Roland, the prince of Dia, do you think he is qualified?"

The pirates were shocked!

"Are you Roland?" said the pirate in the lead, incredulously.

"Am I not like it?"

"I thought you were three-headed and six-armed, but now it seems that you are at least amazingly bold!" the pirate held out his hand to him, "I am Captain Jack, the king of pirates!"

Roland's guards were also taken aback! Could this vicious man with a scarred face in front of him be Captain Jack, the king of pirates who roams the seas and does all kinds of evil?

Roland's hand clasped with him, and began to fight secretly.

"Your head is worth a lot, Roland!" said Captain Jack, baring his teeth, "I dare say he's worth at least half a million gold coins!"

"And yours, Captain Jack?"

"Of course mine is worth much, but certainly not as much as yours!" said Captain Jack, "The merchants of the coastal zone raised 300,000 gold coins to buy my head, but they didn't succeed, and many people died in vain!"

"Let's not talk about the skull for now, let's talk about a bigger business!"

"Say it and see if I'm interested!"

"I'll give you the Silver Horn as a territory, and your pirate ship will fly the Dia flag!, and you, Captain Jack, will be my naval commander, on the condition that you don't take it anywhere in the future!"

"Roland, do you want to give me my Silver Horn?" Captain Jack was amused: "Your temptation is not much for me, maybe you should add something else! As for flying your military flag, I will not agree to it! You are the king of the land, and I am the king of the sea! You cannot ask me to change our way of life!"

"Wouldn't it be nice to be a pirate, if your men were captured, they would be mercilessly hanged on the docks!"

"This is the path we have chosen, and we will not regret it!" Captain Jack laughed, "Because we are a group of men who are hungry for thrills!"

"Well, you can take possession of the Silver Horn, and I can give you some more gold coins, on the condition that you don't disturb the coastal strip of Dia!

"This will do!" said Captain Jack, "then, what do I need to do for you?"

"How many boats do you have? Don't say you only have these two broken sampans!"

"I have at least two hundred boats! When I take them all, they will cover the whole sea!"

"Get them all here, I need you to transfer my subjects to Erathia!"

"How many gold will you give me?"

"A boat is 20,000, and 200 is 400,000 gold coins!"

"No, 400,000 gold is too little! How much manpower and material resources do I have to use for this? I think it might be easier to cut off your head and give it to Clauis to earn 500,000 gold coins!"

"Presumptuous!Captain Jack, we will have no trouble cutting off your head!" Roland's guards were furious.

Roland raised his hand, stopping their anger.

"Then you say, how much do you want?"

"Fifty thousand gold coins for a boat, a total of one million!"

"Deal!" Prince Roland thought for a moment, and finally made up his mind.

"Bring it!" Captain Jack held out his hand.

"I won't be stupid enough to give you so much cash right away, but I promise that I will never break my promise!"

"I'm more willing to believe in real money than in promises!, in this case, you give me a deposit first, give me half when you get on the ship, and give me the other half when you get to Erathia!"

"Yes, but I'm in a hurry, I don't have a lot of gold with me!"

"Give me your helmet! It should be called the Lion King's Helmet, and fifty thousand gold coins should still be worth it! If you dare to break your word, I will send someone to carry it and walk through all the ports that pass, and say, "Look, this is the helmet of Roland, Prince Dia!" He is a boy who breaks his word, and whoever spits on it, I will give him a gold coin!"

Roland didn't look at the angry gazes of the guards. He carefully removed his helmet and handed it to Captain Jack.

"Please be kind to it, it's my father's only relic!"

The pirates are gone. Their boat faded into the mist rising from the sea.