The cavalry approached in groups of three, in relatively dispersed formations. From time to time, the cavalry on either side glanced around to reconnoiter the situation. Siegel got up from the saddle and greeted in a loud voice: "Knights of the steppe, we have no ill will. ”

Their horses were tall and strong, the dock was more than two meters above the ground, the muscles of their legs were well-proportioned and powerful, and their backs were firm and curved, with carefully combed manes swaying from side to side around their necks.

The knight was dressed in new inlaid leather armor, and the spear in his hand reflected the silver glitter from time to time. Heavily armed, they look heroic, majestic and powerful. Originally, they were tall, and their self-confidence made them like undefeated gods of war.

"What tribe are you from?" Siegel asked.

"This is the territory of the Jackdaw Tribe, what do you have to do?" the Fat Knight's lingua franca was not good, mixed with a severe dwarven accent. But Siegel can still understand as long as he concentrates.

"We're friends with Giant Kerry, and we've come here to meet him. Siegel said, "Please tell him that Siegel Squid has arrived, and that the squid's master, Elf Leah." ”

The fat knight looked at him with a surprised expression, and suddenly a smile bloomed on his face: "So you are the mage who showed us the land of plenty!"

The other knights smiled and put away their weapons. "It's really black hair and black eyes! It's this guy, yes!"

"I heard he's two meters tall, doesn't he look like it!"

Siegel shook his head with a wry smile and said to the knights, "If I can, I'd like to see Kerry as soon as possible." ”

"No problem!" said the fat knight, "I'm Bob Stu, the deputy captain of the 3rd Cavalry, and I'm on patrol today. What an honor to meet you. ”

Siegel followed the cavalry, none of them too fast, so they could still chat on horseback.

From Bob's heartfelt story. Siegel learned about what happened after the Orc battle. The Black Wolf Princess led her team to the land, defeated the local wolves and leopards, killed the lizards that can petrify people, and finally succeeded in settling the tribe here. After Kerry's return, they managed to capture three more wild horse herds, greatly increasing their strength.

There are goods coming from both the East and the West. The means of subsistence of the Jackdaw tribe were supplemented. Based on Siegel's instructions, they discovered silver deposits in the Walls Mountains. Contrary to Siegel's predictions, however, Kerry did not mine the silver in the end.

"The chief and the nearest human lord to the Walled Mountains, Baron Wilster Cecil of the White Bird Family, have made an agreement to give him the silver mines. Our Jackdaw tribe doesn't have to do anything, we can get 20% of the net profit. ”

"It's a really good idea. Siegel said, "As long as this Baron Cecil can keep his promise and pay you the silver coins on time." ”

"It was a man of honor who kept his promises. The deputy captain of the cavalry said, "Look, we have arrived. ”

The Jackdaw tribe was indeed built on a treasure land. In this vast grassland. A low hill rises slightly above the surroundings, and a silvery river passes past him. It's snow water from the walled mountains that doesn't stop all year round. Thanks to the living water, the hills also have a hint of green, which is rare in early winter.

The tribe built ditches and thorny fences to protect many of the houses. At the top of the hill in the center, a large house with a triangular spire is being built. Bob introduced that it was the temple of the Three Spirits, with three walls. The three corners of each side represent a group of spirits, and in the center of each wall will be painted the insignia of the spirit of the ancestors, the spirit of war, and the spirit of nature.

From the exit of the house, it extends down the hillside. You can see the thick stone pillars, which were brought down from the city walls and mountains, and were made into their current shape with the help of the dwarves. The priests of the Jackdaw tribe would paint on the stone pillars to record the important historical events of the tribe so that future generations could continue to learn from them.

"This is our city, the first city of the Prairie people. Bob said, "We call this city Nest. The jackdaw will take up residence here, then flap its wings and become the king of the grasslands. ”

The group approached Nest and entered the city through an arch bridge over the river, just past the ditch and the fence. The people who live here are refreshed. They held their heads high, talked and laughed loudly, and their deep voices rippled across the vast grassland. Many of the people in the fine chain mail saw Siegel and were stunned for a moment, then suddenly jumped up and shouted, "It's the Dragon Slayer!"

They were warriors who fought alongside Siegel on the day of the Red Dragon's attack, and are now mostly elite warriors of the Jackdaw Tribe. Siegel jumped off his horse and hugged a few friends he knew. I still remember the scene of sharing dragon meat together, and I am still full of joy when I talk about this memory.

"Come with me, King Kerry will be glad to see you. ”

They walked up the stone-paved stepped path, lined with stone pillars that were being decorated. Kerry did not live in a large triangular house, but built his residence halfway up the mountain. Like everyone else, his dwelling was a longhouse made of stone and earth, with the outer rooms used for guests and meetings, and the inner rooms for him and the Messirah.

The house was not decorated, except for two steel shields hanging at the door, with the insignia of the black wolf and the jackdaw. Two sentries in plate armor stood in front of the gate, their armor and the long sword in their hands that they knew at a glance that they were the same standards that the castle blacksmiths often made. Their swords were unsheathed and held in front of them, reflecting the sun's rays along with the smooth, mirror-smooth plate armor.

Kerry rushed out of the room and laughed when he saw Siegel. "I'm so glad to see you, so surprised!" the giant was so happy that he almost jumped up, and hurriedly beckoned to Siegel and said, "Come in and see my son!"

Last time, I didn't see the black wolf princess and their two children. Siegel and Leah handed over the horses to the tribesmen and followed him into the longhouse. The interior of this large point is long and wide, and the soaring vaulted roof is supported by four thick stone columns, which are richly patterned and depict the richness of nature with bold lines and colors. The walls are covered with the skins of various wild beasts, and underneath are cabinets where fine food and wine are stored. Two rows of tables and chairs filled the gap between the columns, and they were having dinner together before Siegel entered, so the table was filled with fragrant roasts, sour cheeses, and fine wines.

Sunlight shines in through the east-facing windows, illuminating the place. The brazier in the middle of the room and the torches on the table are not extinguished all year round, so the inside of the room is extra warm. Messella held the child in her arms and looked at the mage who walked in with her, and the rest of the room also stood up, pounded her fists in the chest, and shouted "Welcome!"

Kerry introduced Siegel to one by one, some of whom he already knew about the mage, and some of whom were new tribal leaders to the Jackdaw. They looked at the mage with great curiosity, knowing that this was Kerry's battle brother, and they all smiled friendly and respectful. Kerry pushed through the crowd and brought Siegel to his wife and children. "Come and see my child, Loma Cenko. ”

The little guy was not afraid of life, looked at the mage with round eyes, and then stretched out his pink little hand. Siegel was about to shake it, but he shoved his finger into his mouth. Then Loma swung her neck and looked around, thinking that there was nothing particularly interesting. So he got into his mother's arms and decided to go to sleep.

"Janet is also pregnant, and I'm going to be a father soon. Siegel said, "My child must be more cute." ”

"Whatever you want!" Kerry pouted, "my boy will be the king of the steppes, and wherever he can ride a horse, it will be his territory." ”

Little Loma snorted twice, looking a little impatient. Miscella smiled and said to Siegel, "You must have something important here, let's go to the back first, the child is a little hungry." ”

Kerry touched his child's cheek with his thick fingers, and said repeatedly, "Go, let's eat in the back!" and beckoned Siegel to sit down. His chair was on a three-step platform at the end of the hall, with a particularly large seat and a towering back, covered with white wolf skin, and a wood carving of an ice crow on the top of the armrests and back. Instead of sitting in the chair, however, Kerry pulled Siegel to sit down at the long table and ordered fresh roast meat and wine to be served to his brother. The various generals on the table moved outside. They will also not waste and will continue to destroy food outside the longhouse.

"Kerry, this is my elven master, Lady Leah from the forest. Siegel said.

"May the elves live long and multiply forever. Kerry reached out and shook Leah's hand. Siegel knew that Kerry's elven was not fluent, but he said it in a very eloquent manner, and it seemed that he had worked hard.

"May your tribe prosper as well. Leah replied with a smile.

"Kerry, I'm here with bad news. The storm is coming, and the New World may not be peaceful. ”

"Is there going to be a war? Could it be that the orcs are back so soon?" Kerry kept asking, but he didn't seem to be worried at all. "Great!" he was very excited, and said, "Messira said that when the enemy outside the grassland appears, the Raven tribe can better gather strength and gradually become the strongest tribe on the grassland. A year has passed for our tribe to get back on its feet. We have good horses, we have armor, we have sharp swords, we are ready for battle, ready to retake the steppe. Siegel, who are you going to beat this time?"

Siegel froze, and then he laughed with Kerry. He was infected by his brother's fighting enthusiasm, and his heart became heroic. (To be continued......)