Red Rock Ridge is located ten kilometers northwest of the city of Isttalen, and can be reached by crossing the Greywater River along the trade route to the west and over a mountain beam. This highland is full of red rocks, hence the name. Two hundred and seventy years ago, the White Lion family discovered a rich iron ore vein here, and built a mine and outpost on Red Rock Ridge. Today, the shallow layers of iron ore have been excavated, leaving behind a huge bowl-shaped quarry. The miners followed the extension of the veins and dug holes in the quarries, the deepest of which is said to have reached 100 meters underground.

At the beginning of the month, there were reports of kobolds in the mines, and it was not surprising that these humanoids, who were shorter than goblins, liked to burrow in the ground, and occasionally dug through human mines. However, the number of kobolds that appeared this time was a headache, and in addition to the usual kobold prospectors, there were also larger kobold warriors among them. Judging by experienced elders, it is likely that this is a kobold tribe that migrated from the underworld.

Because the profits from the mines have not been as good as before, the troops stationed here have withdrawn to Isttalon. Unexpectedly, the kobolds suddenly swarmed out of the ground, occupied abandoned outposts and quarries, and even began to plunder passing caravans, which attracted the real attention of the authorities.

The once bustling trade road was empty and there was no one in front of it, except for a horse-drawn carriage carrying goods moving forward alone. No caravan would dare to set foot on this path until all the kobolds were wiped out.

Ron Sr. and Bobby both sat in the driver's seat, and Wright huddled together. Wright threw the reins to Bobby's control, and he moved to the side to lie down, his face tangled. He originally wanted to pick up some bargains after the girl, but he didn't expect that damn mad dog Shet suddenly stepped in and entrusted such a strange task.

There were two more young passengers in the carriage, a young man with a sunny smile but a thin body, and a girl with bright purple curly hair. Both siblings wore crimson college uniforms and claimed that they were going to Red Rock Ridge to observe the kobolds' ecological characteristics and prepare their papers for their graduation exams.

The task entrusted to Tiana by the mad dog Shet was to protect the two noble students from going deep into the dangerous area, and to return safely to Isttalon after observing the outskirts of Redstone Ridge. As long as she completes this task, she will be able to meet the current patriarch of the White Lion Family.

When Tiana first arrived in Istalen, she didn't know the actual situation of the little patriarch, so she didn't know how precious this opportunity was. What she wondered was why Shett trusted herself so much, or was she testing herself?

"Sir Shet, though he may be a bit unkempt in appearance, is in fact very attentive in his work. He has appointed you as our escort, and Miss Tiana must be very skilled. The boy who called himself Tony smiled and greeted.

"In fact, I only met Master Shetter for the first time yesterday when the killing order was issued. I was suddenly entrusted with a heavy responsibility, and I also felt panic and puzzlement. Tiana said truthfully.

"It was only on the impurity of our request to Sir Shet. Tony shrugged, a look of realization on his face.

"I think it's because Miss Tiana, you weren't originally a mercenary, and you only participated in the killing order to get the opportunity to meet the patriarch, and you won't be tempted to compete for additional military merits. Compared to mercenaries with hot brains, it's more reliable to give you a commission in exchange. ”

"Your wisdom is astonishing, Mr. Tony. Tiana's eyes widened and she nodded involuntarily. She had always thought that Shetter had bad intentions, but she didn't take that into account. Unexpectedly, this student who was younger than himself would analyze the most likely reason in a blink of an eye. Thinking that I have been running around all this time, I haven't calmed down to study for a long time, and my brain is as stiff as a potato, and I can't help but blush.

"Actually, I'd like to know why Sir Shet thinks Miss Tiana has the ability to keep us safe?" Tony's curious gaze fell on the tattered cloak that Tiana was wearing, "Are you really a magician?"

"I'm a light magician. Tiana said.

Tony blinked in confusion, clearly not quite sure the difference between the two.

"Light casters are often skilled in illusions, hence the self-proclaimed magicians. The purple-haired girl sitting in the back of the car suddenly spoke.

Perhaps because she doesn't go out often, the girl who calls herself "Vivian" has been looking around curiously since she got into the carriage, showing great interest in the farmland and forests outside the city, completely ignoring Tiana and Tony, who are sitting together. Her sudden interjection startled the two of them.

"I'm sorry, Sister Vivian is that kind of character. Tony explained with a wry smile. "When I was a kid, I always thought that magicians were the kind of people who did tricks on the streets. ”

"The sixth article of the second book of the Perot Doctrine states that every life has the right to bathe in the sun, regardless of race, class, gender, good or evil. Believers who follow My will must share the sunshine with everyone. Tell him that this is a warm and beautiful light, a blessing to all. ”

Vivian didn't turn her head, but her mouth quickly chanted the teachings of the sun god Pero.

"Yes, it's a magician's job to use optical tricks to bring joy to others. Tiana glanced at Vivian in surprise, then smiled a little embarrassedly, "Speaking of which, I haven't performed for a long time." ”

"Eh, really?" Tony's eyes lit up, "Miss Tiana, do you want to meet the White Lion Patriarch this time, do you want to prepare a trick show for him?"

Tiana's face sank, and she didn't speak, just shook her head. She didn't want to attract anyone's attention, but she didn't expect the mad dog Shet to tell Tony about it as well.

The originally relaxed atmosphere suddenly became dull, and Tony closed his mouth in embarrassment. He didn't expect the question to touch Tiana's nerves.

On the way to go, Tony tried to discuss other topics several times, but Tiana ignored them. Inexplicably provoking a mad dog has caused such trouble, and the girl really doesn't want to make any more trouble. This pair of aristocratic siblings does not seem to be simple, it is better to keep a distance from them.

"Mistress Tiana, turn the hill in front of you and you'll see Red Rock Ridge. Wright looked back and said, he also knew the requirements of the task entrusted by Shet, and if he went any further, he would step into the kobold's activity area, and if he wanted to be safe, he had to go so far. So he made a special reminder.

"Thank you, Wright. Tiana nodded to show that she knew, and she said to Tony with a cold face: "Mr. Tony, Miss Vivian, the kobold clan that occupied Redstone Ridge has been spreading outward since yesterday, and I can't take you any further. ”

"Isttalon's well-known nine mercenary teams are already stationed in Redstone Ridge, I think it's safer to be near their garrison camp, isn't it?" Tony raised an eyebrow, his emerald eyes glinting, "Miss Tiana, we don't want to be suspicious, but if we can't even reach the safe camp, we can't count the mission complete." ”

"Difficult little imp!" Tiana sneered in her heart. If she had a choice, she would rather hunt kobolds alone than serve such a young master.

"In that case, for the sake of safety, it would be better for you and Miss Vivian to get out of the car and walk with me. After struggling for a moment, Tiana still sighed, since she had made a promise, she had to do her best to complete it.

Tony did not object to her proposal, jumped out of the carriage without saying a word, and then extended his hand to the two girls very gentlemanly.

"There are peepers in the woods. Vivian said abruptly as she helped his men out of the car.

Before she could finish speaking, a strange barking sound suddenly came from the forest on the side of the hillside, and several large rat-like monsters stumbled out.

"It's a kobold!" Wright shouted, drawing a knife from behind his back and blocking the wagon.

The crowd quickly saw the true face of the kobolds, the little ones wearing small red and yellow vests, and their clothes were ragged and tattered. His pale skin was covered with dark rust or dark black scales, and he had small red eyes that flashed and a short tail behind it.

"Close your eyes!" Tiana shouted, holding out her finger in the direction the kobold was running, the dazzling sunlight silently exploding in midair.

Kobolds are underground creatures, and they are not adapted to the sunlight during the day, and the flash technique has caused great damage to their eyes, and they have fallen to the ground for a while and covered their heads and let out a sharp wail.

It happened in a hurry, and he was also unprepared, and the completely inexperienced Poppy was still staring at the kobold's appearance, and he didn't react when he heard the order, and now he was lying on the ground and rolling in pain like the kobold. Tony rubbed the corners of his sour eyes and barely opened them, even if he reacted in time, he would inevitably be affected by the aftermath of the flash.

In a vague blur, he saw an arrow of light shoot out of the girl's hand, drawing a flexible arc halfway like a life, twisting and spinning to pierce the kobold together, and exploded.

The battle was over before it even began, and the girl's series of spells were as fast as lightning, and the violent magic fluctuations flashed away, quickly converging under the tattered cloak. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, no one would have believed that the brilliant light magic just now came from the hand of this ugly girl with a shabby appearance.

"The Chosen Ones of Light and the Secret Realm of Silver are by no means unknown. Vivian's whisper sounded in his ear, and Tony's face showed a hint of amusement.

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