Onion omelette, lamb bread, charcoal-grilled manta ray, the dinner at Blackhammer Fort is a thank-you banquet, although the food is not as delicious and high-end as the Iron Ring City, but as a lord's banquet, it can be put on the table. In particular, that plate of charcoal-grilled manta rays is a specialty of Blackhammer Castle.

This kind of fresh fish with a blackened body and a slightly blood-red dorsal fin lives in the hot springs, which is different from the fish species that people usually see, manta rays live at extremely high temperatures, the water temperature is higher than 40 degrees Celsius to survive, the higher the temperature, the better the growth, so the hot springs and hot rivers are the living habitats of these alien fish species.

Underground is a geothermal hot spring with a high temperature that can feed a large number of manta rays, and unlike other fish, this strange-shaped fish has delicious meat and is full of spicy flavor due to its long-term living in the hot pools in the cracks. In the north, where there are not many spices, meat with its own flavoring is undoubtedly the best delicacy. It is also one of the main foods of Blackhammer Castle.

Rhodes greeted others on the field, while Alves was already enjoying a good meal at the table. Except for the three roast fat sheep who couldn't do anything, the other food was tasted. It's the rule. The main dish must wait until the host takes the initiative before the guests can get their hands on it.

And Caroline and Varell, father and daughter, whom Rhodes was most worried about, finally began to sit down after more than twenty minutes of conversation. It's just that judging from the expressions of both parties, they don't get along very well. This is also a common problem between all fathers and daughters, fathers and sons, two lives, Rhodes has not seen a few pairs of fathers and sons, the relationship between father and daughter is very harmonious, there are always a little bumps. What's more, a naughty and ignorant child like Caroline will definitely have contradictions and conflicts with her timid and cautious father.

"Alright, let's raise a glass and cheer for this great victory!"

As soon as Rhodes sat down, Alves sat down in his place and raised his glass and whispered. Everyone echoed, and the atmosphere on the field suddenly became hot.

Glasses of wine are staggered, and all kinds of praises are endless.

"He should have stood up and said. ”

"He's a dwarf, and he can't stand up much taller than he sits. ”

Lawrence and Khufu whispered underneath. Others, on the other hand, began to use knives and forks to work on the fat roasted whole sheep.

The greasy grease stained everyone's ruddy hands, unlike the professional cooking of the Iron Ring City, here in Rhodes, the mutton is roasted and then served, usually, Rhodes does not have the habit of eating while roasting. It's all about satisfying the stomach with the simplest food, and it's good to solve the problem of food and clothing.

The banquet hall of Blackhammer Fort is not large, it is equivalent to the size of two rooms opening up and merging together. The corners of the ballroom are filled with wine and beer, making the whole hall even more crowded. Fortunately, Alves and Varel didn't bring many people.

On the Ring's side, Alves only brought four men, the groom, the knight captain, and two servants. On Varrel's side, plus himself, there were only three people, but on Rod's side, it was "overcrowded". The two captains of the foreign support who participated in the defense of the Black Hammer Fort were seated at the banquet table. and Valel's mischievous daughter, Caroline, plus Virgil, the chief knight of Blackhammer Castle, Curry, the captain of the castle guard, and Lawrence, the master archer and northern ranger, all sat down at the banquet table together.

Alves didn't care about sitting with these "subordinates", but it was Varell, who could see a slight displeasure. But in Rhodes's eyes, these people were as important as the noble lords, they participated in the frontline battles, and were the most qualified to speak, because this banquet was originally not just a dinner, but a summary and discussion. After all, this year's evil moon has passed, but next year, it will come, and more and more visions have reached the point where we must sit down and talk about it.

Alves looked ready, and he tasted the manta fish set with great interest, then grabbed the lamb and stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it for a long time. In less than a moment, he was already pot-bellied, sitting on a chair and observing everyone's performance, intentionally or unintentionally.

It was Varrell, who could see that he had been sullen from the beginning of the banquet to the present. Rod guessed that he had something to say to himself, but because of this occasion, there were too many people to speak.

"My lord, I heard that this battle was brutal, and the beastmen almost stormed the castle?"

Seeing that no one had opened the question, Alves spoke first. The dwarf's words went straight to the point, and Rhodes was about to answer, but Caroline rushed to say-

"It's already inside the castle, but it's good that everyone works together to stop those beasts. ”

Caroline's answer is not fiction, it is a fact, but it can be seen that the father on her side is dissatisfied again, glaring at his daughter, as if to say, on this occasion, you should be dominated by Rod, what are you excited about...... But Rod just smiled and added—

"Yes, Miss Caroline is right, the Beastmen almost took the castle, but in the end, the Frost Witch cast a frost spell and froze the siege ladder of the Beastmen, so that Blackhammer Keep was saved. ”

"Wait, you're saying those beasts used siege ladders?"

Alves asked. His face began to get serious.

"Yes, in the beginning they used battering rams, you know, big bulky tree trunks with dead beast horns embedded in them, and they were battering rams. But was stopped by our archers and kerosene. So, they waited for their time and waited until the dead of night to climb up from the blind spot of the castle. By the time we found out, it was too late. At least two towers were occupied. ”

Rhodes returned.

"Unfortunately, the beastmen are starting to learn to be smart. It seems that you are right, they are beasts, but they are more intelligent than beasts. ”

Alves said, picking up his glass and toasting Rod. The wine was down his throat, and the dark red juice remained at the corners of his mouth, and the servant quickly refilled it for him.

"I also have to pay tribute to our lovely Miss Caroline, for your bravery in saving the city. Hundreds of innocent lives have been saved. Am I right? ”

Alves turned his gaze to Caroline. The latter smiled in return and did not refuse the sudden compliment.

On the other hand, the lord of Heidelberg, Baron Varell, began to be dissatisfied.

"But your bravery has almost exposed herself, and the Frost Witch is not allowed to leave her castle without the orders of the Ice Queen. He turned and said.

The atmosphere on the field was suddenly a little awkward, but Caroline was a restless master, and she immediately turned her head back to-

"It's only two days away, and Heidelberg and Blackhammer aren't too far away, and it's the Frost Witch's duty to protect the people from foreign enemies. This is also what the Ice Queen Catalina said. ”

Caroline shot back.

"Then did she tell you to do what you can, you almost buried your life on the city wall!"

"Not acting in danger is not what the Frost Witch should do. ”

The father and daughter said a word, and the scene became more and more embarrassing.

"Hey, Lord Varrel, my old friend, don't blame your daughter for this, I asked her to help me defend the castle. The evil moon is coming, and everyone has an obligation to keep the north safe. We are warriors, and this is our duty. Caroline behaved bravely, and without her, Blackhammer might have fallen. This is a fact and I have to praise her. And your soldiers, who are also brave, and Blackhammer remembers them for their contribution to the battle. ”

Rhodes stepped in and resolved the embarrassment.

"What's the use of remembering? they're dead. Rod, should you give some explanation as to why there are so many people at Blackhammer Castle and you can't find the Beastmen attacking from the corner? My warrior is brave, but he didn't die in vain. ”

Varel didn't give up.