The pass forged by Siegel was no different from the real one in the eyes of the tax collector, and they were very familiar with the Ten-Commander, so they were allowed to enter Xiling City.

This castle built on a small island in the river does not occupy a large area, but it is very clever in the use of space, and it can actually separate a knight's playing field. After asking the Ten-Commander, it was learned that the Uther family was very fond of cavalry, so they did their best to build this training ground. Although they could only train in batches many times, they eventually laid a solid foundation for them to dominate the cavalry in the south.

Now that the game is going on in the stadium, you can hear the sound of horns, gongs and drums and cheering in the distance.

"It doesn't seem to be lively, but there aren't many spectators other than the knights. The Centurion said, "With the training ground, there is not much room for the stands. ”

Even the lord's seat was set up on the castle tower next to the training ground, with a protruding balcony, not on the training ground.

The group didn't have much interest in the game and was supposed to leave. But the ten-division warmly invited, and everyone must have lunch. Yao En looked at Siegel and nodded secretly.

"Then bother you. Siegel said.

For the training grounds, all the other houses are cramped and cramped. The Ten-Commander's home was shared with the quarters of the other city guards, but because he was an officer, he had a separate bedroom and dining room. There was only one square table and eight chairs in the dining room, but fortunately there were no big men like Kerry or Dio in the group, otherwise it would be impossible to sit open.

The faint light of the oil lamps flickered and flickered, and the sound of rats gnawing came from behind the walls. Yao En took out a pinch of powder. Sprinkled some along the corners. Then everyone heard a mouse scream. Ran away as fast as he could.

Siegel smelled belladonna, mandrake, and some sort of insect venom in it. Such a dose is not harmful to the human body, but it can scare away small creatures such as rats, cockroaches, flies, etc., and make the room more hygienic.

"Anomen, go and put blankets over our horses and make them all quiet. Yao then said to Naria and Ammon, "Just cover your face when you leave the house, and save yourself trouble." ”

"What's the trouble?" Evan leaned against the pillar supporting the house and patted the long sword at his waist, "Can't we even protect the two beauties?"

"Of course we don't get into trouble, but there's always some garbage in the world. Yao En sighed: "Garbage always wants to defile good things. For example, our strong mounts or beautiful companions. When you're holding a delicious meal, you don't want to walk next to the manure pit, even if you know you can protect the food. ”

Evan made a vomiting motion, and then said, "Your analogy is too graphic, let's change it next time." But I see what you mean, no one is that stupid!"

Siegel didn't say a word, standing by the window looking out at the castle. It was a cramped castle, and the collective dormitory was the narrowest part of it, which made him feel uncomfortable, like being trapped in a cubicle on the lower deck. It was a feeling of suffocation.

He saw a group of patrolling soldiers hand at the girl who passed by, and the child who ran away with tears in his eyes was no more than fourteen years old. He listened to the laughter of the soldiers. Then I saw a few talkative knights not far away. From their point of view, they must have seen the evil deeds of the soldiers just now, but they did not stand up to stop them. Siegel held his ears with his fingers and heard the knights discussing tactics in the game, exchanging information on their opponents' weaknesses.

Siegel frowned, and he felt a surge of anger welling up in his heart.

The midday sun shining on him, and the cheers and cheers coming from the arena, did not bring Siegel a feeling of joy full of life, but made him nauseous. Is the town seen from the castle tower different from the street seen from the narrow window?Is there such a cramped, crowded, filthy place in Heim Collar?Seeing that Yao and Arnomen have long been surprised, Siegel becomes more and more worried and irritable.

He saw three knights walking side by side, their armor and shield behind them were torn in many places, and they were probably already struck at the tournament. As they passed through the street, they could discern the smell of the horses from the smell of feces, sewage and garbage, and peeked in. Maybe they're just curious, maybe they want to get a good horse.

Anomen draped the saddle with a gray canvas with the holy emblem of Mother Earth. Stealing a priest's horse is something that even a thief would not do, because no one knows when they will need the help of the priest's treatment. The three knights looked at each other for a moment, shook their heads and walked away.

The fish stew was served after a while, and the staple food was the "marching dry food" that adventurers always prepared. At the suggestion of Anomen, everyone prayed together and thanked Mother Earth for her gifts, and then bowed their heads to eat.

The fish soup was not as delicious as the Ten-Captain had claimed, and the fishy smell in it made Siegel sick to his stomach for a while, and it could even be said that it was difficult to swallow. Even if Siegel has been a sailor at sea for so many years, he can even eat raw fish and shellfish, and he has never eaten such food. Apparently he was not alone, except for Anomen, everyone just tasted it, and no one scooped a second spoonful into the plate.

But the Ten-Commander and his wife ate with relish, and their eyes flashed with happiness.

Because of the taste, the meal was eaten in a hurry, and everyone didn't want to take a lunch break here, so they proposed to go on the road. They bid farewell to the Captain of Ten and went around the inner walls to the south exit of the castle. There is a small bazaar here, and it is full of all kinds of things for jousting tournaments. With the exception of the two stalls where the broth was made, most of the others were merchants who sold and repaired weapons and armor.

Ammon had to replenish his slings, so he needed to wait a while. Their nine horses caught the attention of several knights, but no fool would come up and snatch them, except for the brain-troubled or drunken fools.

"It's so expensive here! Twenty stone bullets actually cost me two gold coins!" Amon was very angry, and said angrily, "Half of the gold coins are actually taxes? ”

"A quarter of a tax?" Yao then asked, "Is it the same for those knights to buy things here?"

"That's right. Aemon led the horse and walked beside the gnome: "If I stay any longer, I will be more and more worried about my purse, so let's hurry up." ”

Maybe it's not that simple, Siegel thought to himself.

The stone bridge leaving the castle was also barried, and there was a grand celebration after the knight's game, so each "guest" had to leave his share of the banquet money, five gold coins.

Ammon squeezed his stick so hard that he stomped his foot in anger. Nalya reassured her that she wouldn't act impulsively out of anger.

"Imagine yourself as a hard, cold stone, and these rotten eggs can't affect you. Naria gently caressed Ammon's back and took her in her arms. "It's okay, let Yao En and Jie take care of it. ”

"Who came up with the idea to collect money from the people who left to attend the banquet? Five gold coins are not five copper plates, and no one can spend five gold coins on a meal, which is obviously a robbery. Yao En said.

"The knights are understandably stronger and have a correspondingly greater appetite. The city gate official said, "I just have to collect the money and let me go, and there is no need to talk too much about the rest." ”

Siegel stepped forward and asked, "Do the knights and knights need to pay this money too?"

"Of course not, not even the merchants who stayed. Only those misers like you, who have enjoyed the protection of the castle and enjoyed the scenery of the competition, but who do not want to pay for it, should pay this toll. ”

"It seems that Uther's finances are really stretched thin. Siegel snorted and said to the gnome, "What do you think?"

"Gao Jian, don't laugh at me, what else can we do?" Yao En was quite helpless and said to him: "Jie, you are all taller than me, and the castle is even taller than everyone. The reflection of the siege crossbow was still dangling in the corner of my eye, and there were only six of us, and two ladies, what could we do? Blow off the railing from here and rush out, and we might not get to the other side of the river and be shot. Alas, the lord is the greatest, and the power of the lord in the territory is inviolable. What should I do?

Evan stomped his foot and walked straight towards the gatekeeper, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword. Arnomen grabbed him and grabbed him hard. Evan struggled twice, and Arnomen's persuasion came to his ears.

"Don't be impulsive, you believe in what you do, but we still have companions, and you have to think about their safety. Just like the land of this world, it is not generally fertile, and many places are barren. Xiling City is a morally barren place, and it will inevitably not reap the fruits of happiness, so don't take it too seriously. ”

"But I'm not happy!" Evan looked at Arnomen and then at Siegel.

"Come with us first, you'll be back after all. Siegel said to Evan, "The absolute power of the lord will become like this without self-examination, and Uther will soon taste the consequences." ”

"Soon?" Evan relaxed his shoulders, then hugged Arnomen in thanks, and then asked Siegel, "What's the law?"

"Soon. Siegel replied with just those two words.

Thirty gold coins were enough for Amon to mutter all afternoon, and all the relatives and friends of Lord Uther were greeted by her. Evan was the only one in the group who went in and out with her, scolding together. Seeing that the two people have become very synchronized, like friends who have known each other for many years.

Ammon is in charge of collecting firewood and setting up camp in the team, and Evan is always there to help. Anomen watched everything happily, but Yao En's eyes couldn't help but worry. One night, when it was Yao and Siegel's turn to keep vigil, the gnome was silent for a long time before finally making up his mind and asking, "Jay, who are you?" (To be continued.) )