The town of Salt, located in the middle of a prime location, is built at the foot of two rocky peaks just a few leagues apart.

The town is surrounded by mountains on the east and west sides, and a river flows to the northeast. Most of the houses in the town are built by the mountains and rivers, and they are obedient and love nature. Relying on the natural geographical advantages, there is a strong and tall city wall on the north and south sides, and the town has become a choke point that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is also the only way to the Rocky Harbor.

The procession slowly passed through the wide, tall elm gates and continued along the wide, flat streets of the town, where the townspeople shuffled to and from the townspeople turned out to avoid them and cast respectful and curious glances at the foreign nobles and knights.

A clear river flows slowly ahead, with an arched stone bridge over the river. It is a gentle stream with clear turquoise water called 'Green River', and people prefer to call it a creek.

The breeze blew gently, and the surface of the river rippled softly, like someone quietly shaking the turquoise silk. With a slight glance, Brant could clearly see the fish and the stones beneath the river, every detail of them: the scales of the fish were shining, and the texture of the stones was delicate and delicate. The surface of the river is like flowing glass, flawless, clean and transparent, which makes his mood clear.

When the procession appeared in front of the Lord's Castle, which was seated at the foot of the mountain peak to the east of the town, a row of soldiers in armor and spears and steel helmets stood on either side of the path leading to the castle gate. Baron Kane Greer and his wife, along with their relatives, knights, waited on the right side of the castle gates. This kind of scene was usually used among nobles to welcome guests of honorable guests. In his honor, Baron Kane did not need to greet the ranks of Brant and Sir Colin with such a grand gift.

Rock Harbor and Salt Town are far apart, so there is no need for such a grand guest gift. Sir Colin knew that Baron Kane was not doing this to impress the future Earl of Rocky Harbor. It's for his son, Paul Greer.

The castle is very strong on the hill, and there are no moats, turrets, and outer forts around the castle, only a wall, which is simply like a tower.

Brandt turned over and dismounted, and under the guidance of Sir Colin, he walked up to a middle-aged man dressed solemnly with a solemn face and a beard, and he bowed slightly, "Baron Kane, excuse me." "Before he officially became an earl, in the traditional etiquette of the nobility, it was necessary for the common nobleman to bow to the baron.

Baron Kane nodded slightly, "Lord Tyrrell, it's my pleasure. "He didn't bend his knees humbly, he just treated him with courtesy, after all, he was also a noble baron.

After the guests had been counted, Baron Kane instructed the servants to tidy up the rooms and prepare a sumptuous dinner. He then invited Brandt and Sir Colin into the castle. Roy found it boring and left the castle and wandered around the town on his own. Angela had a leg injury, so she honestly stayed in the guest room to rest. Jason and the knights compete in a clearing outside the castle.

In the hall of the castle, only the loving eyes of the baroness remained, looking up at her children, "They have grown so tall and darkened a lot, and I almost can't recognize them." ”

Paul smiled and said, "Mother, you have also changed, you have become more beautiful and noble. ”

"You're still so likable, child," she said with joy, "and I'll stay a few more days when I'm back." ”

"I'll leave tomorrow, I'm going to follow the adults to Rock Harbor. ”

"No, no," she whispered anxiously, her lips trembling, "you can't go, it's ...... the plague there"

Paul hurriedly interrupted his mother and reassured, "I know what you're worried about, don't worry, I'll be fine." ”

In an empty council drawing room on the second floor of the castle, a round stone table was placed, and four figures sat in a circle. They are Brandt, Sir Colin, Baron Kane, and the knights of the Rand who are loyal to him. Baron Kane spoke aloud, "Sir Colin, you have been working hard to discipline my son all these years. That kid didn't cause you trouble, did he?"

Sir Colin said respectfully, "My lord, it is my pleasure. Paul is a very sensible boy and a hard-working child. ”

Baron Kane looked at the black-haired boy sitting across from him with a pleasant face, "Lord Tyrrell, if there is anything you need help on the way, just speak. ”

"Baron Kane, thank you. Brandt replied politely.

"It is an honour for Paul Greer to be able to follow the Lord," said Baron Kane, "and the Lord shall have the place to use him in the future, as long as he is told." ”

Brandt praised, "He is the bravest and most loyal knight I have ever met. His words were not a flattery, but his sincere words.

"This boy will be eighteen in the rainy moon next year," Baron Kane said in a sincere tone, "and I hope that Lord Tyrelll will personally canonize him as a knight at that time." "From the baron, the baron can also be canonized as a knight, but a knight canonized by an earl or duke, in order to show his noble status, usually gives a large area of land as a fief for the knight.

Brandt did not hesitate, but readily agreed, "It is my pleasure to be as you wish." In his opinion, Baron Kane's request was not excessive, it was nothing more than a father's love for his child. Not to mention the depth of affection between him and Paul.

After hearing the other party's promise, a flash of joy flashed on Baron Kane's face. The most important thing for the aristocracy is credibility and honor.

After a warm and warm greeting, Baron Kane's words finally got to the point. "I heard of an outbreak of plague in Rocky Harbor, and thousands of people have died. The surrounding vassal fiefdoms were all infected by different forms of dù. ”

In the Canian Federation, the domain of a baron's nobleman usually has about 1,000-3,000 people, and there are a few barons whose domain has a population of more than 5,000 people. In the territory of a count noble, there will be no less than 30,000 people. These thousands of people are equivalent to one-tenth of the population of the Rocky Harbor. Brandt pondered in his heart, how many more lives would this terrible plague take, and how could I stop it from ravaging his subjects.

"Are the other lords' fiefs involved?" Baron Colin asked, asking a question that seemed unrelated to Rocky Harbor. But it's very important.

Baron Kane said with a solemn face, "In order to prevent the spread of the plague, Lord Doran Frey has put the entire territory under martial law, prohibiting anyone from entering and leaving Greenstone City. Barricades were set up on various roads leading to Rock Harbor to prohibit traffic. ”

"What about Raven to the east?" asked Sir Colin again.

"It's also cordoned off, it's not going to be in or out. "Go east," said Baron Kane, "and I will command the maester to send a letter crow to Ravengrove, and Baron Gales Romance will not hinder you when he sees my letter." ”

Sir Colin replied, "Thank you, sir." ”

Baron Kane sensed the concern of the young man opposite at the moment, and he decided to raise the question, "Lord Tyrrell, I think there is only one way to stop the spread of this plague once and for all. ”

"What's the solution?"

"Burn all animals and people infected with the Black Death," Baron Kane said with a mild face and a cold and unforgiving voice, "and not a single one can be spared of people suffering from similar diseases." ”

Plague is a naturally occurring disease caused by Yersinia pestis, also known as the Black Death. Plague is a disease endemic to wild rodents. Rats are an important source of infection, and humans mainly use guò fleas as vectors, which are introduced through human skin to cause bubonic plague, and pneumonic plague is introduced through the respiratory tract. People with plague are characterized by fever, symptoms of severe blood poisoning, swollen lymph nodes, pneumonia, and bleeding tendency. Both can develop into sepsis, which is highly contagious and has a high mortality rate. This disease cannot be cured on the continent of Viax, and those who suffer from the Black Death are equivalent to death.

Brant looked incredulous. "Is there no other way?"

"It's the only way. Baron Kane stood by his guns. Seeing that he was silent, he continued, "If you don't make a decision, more people will die because of it." ”

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