Ann had never heard of the name. Being able to have a silver nameplate means that this 'Arthur Bright' is at least a non-commissioned officer above the squadron leader. She couldn't be sure that Arthur was the leader of the 'remnants', and she was sure that the other side was more than twice as numerous as they were.

She couldn't help but rub the corners of her eyebrows, feeling a little headache. The other party attacked Bell and his party, obviously not to rob money. So...... Isn't it possible that she recognized Elena's identity as a nun and planned to send her back to the Church of San Leon safely?

Her grandfather had told her that blind guessing would bring no value. She walked up to Bell's 'men' and showed them the nameplate. Unfortunately, only one of them barely knew anything.

"It seems to be...... Captain Haber's men. He stopped his spoon and looked left and right at his companion - no one responded. I've heard that he was beaten and locked up for doing something to the team...... As a result, he is now a squadron leader? ”

Ann shook her head secretly and thanked him in words, then walked back to Elio and turned the notebook to Bell.

"How far is it from here where you were ambushed?"

"I can't remember. You know, I'm not familiar with this. "But I began to walk west for two days, after meeting them." He glanced at the five 'men' not far away, "That's why I'm going to come here...... Find some food. ”

Bell had walked a long way back before he happened to meet them. In this way, the 'remnants' who passed by the inn two days ago should not have left too far. The girl flipped out the map she had purchased at the inn, tapped her fingers on where they were, and swiped lightly to the east. She only thought for a dozen seconds before she made up her mind.

"We need to catch up." Ann wrote in Juanxiu's font, "Bell, are you okay?"

"Of course!" The Perons turned their heads and stared at the 'men' on the other side, "Hey, do you want to come along!" ”

Several people looked at each other, and the young male closest to the girl shrugged his shoulders and stood up. He walked up to Ann and greeted her like an Imperial soldier.

"Ike Smith." The young man omitted the title in the army, and simply gave his name, "Thank you for your generosity and willingness to serve you." ”

Bell's eyes widened and he slapped the table disapprovingly. "I said, I promised to help you find food, but I didn't thank you for not seeing you!"

Elio seized the opportunity and began taunting Bell. Ann didn't listen to the bickering, she put on her slightly dry cloak again and walked to the dilapidated bar.

"Do you want to come with us?" "It's dangerous here," she wrote.

The owner of the cabin shook his head and took another sip of the contents of his cup.

"Thank you." He lowered his eyelids, "But I don't want to be a liability." Let's go, my home is here. ”

Ann didn't continue to persuade her. The innkeeper was telling the truth - not long ago she had overheard that the other man's right trouser was empty. She bowed lightly to the other man, returned to the young knight, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Get an early rest, guys." Elio stood up knowingly, tapping his sheathed sword to the floor, "We'll leave on time tomorrow before the sun rises - as soldiers of the Oron Empire, this bit of discipline is fine!" ”

Bell wanted to say something, but was glared at by the young knight and muttered quietly. Ann couldn't help but think of when Lily was still there. The Beronians and the mercenaries quarrel all day long, but in fact they trust each other. During the journey of the Ghost Forest, it was the 'activity' of these two people that kept the morale of the team alive.

She went outside, took a bucket of water from the well at the door, and simply slapped her face twice to clear her mind.

Until now, Elio and her have not been involved in the history of this place. Judging by Bell's description, he, Groom, and Elena were only traveling. Alphonse had knowledge far ahead of his time, but with Ann's understanding of him, the agency people would not take the initiative to step into chaos.

The rest are Jill, Ariel, and Lily. Each of them has the ability to change history...... and willingness.

A drizzle fell quietly on the cloak, and a slight coolness came from the air, calming the girl's vague apprehension. She looked out along the avenue, where the clouds obscured Tess and the stars, and buried the road ahead in the night.

Everything will be fine, Ann said to herself. Despite being lost in this chaotic era, there is still a mysterious force that binds everyone in Lilianor. For now, she just needs to rest well and avoid burdening Elio and Bell.

- Of course, we can't forget her 'little wish'.

……

The inn's accommodation is anything but comfortable, and it doesn't live up to its name, "Warm Dreams." The bedding was wet and cold, covered with dust and mildew; The bed board is light and thin, and it creaks when you turn it over slightly. Even so, it's much better than spending the night outside in the wind and rain, or lying on a hotel table.

Lie down in your clothes and try to shrink your body to make yourself feel warmer. Elio lay a foot away from her, his eyes closed, his breathing gentle and even.

She knew that the young knight was not asleep, and that the Violet Empire's knight lessons included how to stay alert in sleep - for the sake of the situation. She stared quietly at the other side's face, suppressed the thought of reaching out and squeezing it gently, and gradually sank her mind to sleep.

The twilight outside the window woke her from her light sleep. The drizzle had stopped at some point, leaving only a faint mist. She rubbed her eyes, propped herself up, and said good morning to Elio, who was already ready.

Last night, Elio had bought a decent bag of flour from the innkeeper and mixed it with water, a pinch of salt, and cooking oil to make a portable pancake. They simply soaked in water and ate a little, packed their bags, and went to the lobby of the inn.

The soldiers who had promised to follow her were talking in whispers when they saw the two of them appear, and they stood up together and saluted her. She secretly compared the soldiers of the Violet Empire, and regretfully confirmed that the other party was superior.

Bell was still asleep on the table, muttering something in his mouth. Elio approached with his sheathed sword and slashed it down with no light or a heavy blow—but missed. The Peronite opened his eyes at the last moment, instinctively dodged to the right, only to tumble to the floor with his seat. He jumped to his feet and gave his elbow another fatal blow to the chair. The poor old fellow suddenly shattered into a heap, and it seemed that he could only use it as firewood.

"Give me back the barbecue, bastard!" Bell raised his head with an angry glare, but it was just in time for Shang'an's gaze. He shrunk his neck weakly, and his voice suddenly became much weaker, "That, Ann, this stool...... I shouldn't have to pay for it. ”

Ann secretly laughed. She handed half of the bread to the Beron man, remembering Lily's tone and translating it into words. "Hurry up, Bell. Otherwise, you won't have your portion of lunch."

Bell looked at her, scratched his scalp, and took the food into his arms, "I'm sorry...... It's more important to find Elena now, I understand. Let's go. ”

Sure enough, as Lily said, this Beron man is a little frizzy, but his nature is not bad. Ann pondered silently, and her impression of Bell improved a little.

……