The "Duke" of Stoke stood on the watchtower of Lakeside City, and laughed at the sight of the fire and smoke in the direction of the Watergate.

"Now that Princess Elizabeth has to stay here."

Next to him, his son Little York, asked worriedly: "Won't we also cut off our financial resources?" ”

Stoker: "Hmph, something that doesn't make a difference! The alchemy bomb can only blow up the feldspar that forms the bridge at the top of the water gate, and as long as you mobilize labor and use the power of the ox in the second ring, you can quickly clean it up. As long as we force the Duke of Langdon to accede to our request, navigation will be restored immediately! ”

His son was still worried: "The princess also has a mage by her side, and she can also turn into a dragon, what if he turns into a dragon and cleans up the stones?" ”

"Idiot!" Stoke glared at his son, "Dragons or druids are not suitable for work!" They can only try to open the passage with a hit. However, our water gates are specially designed to be the last thing to be afraid of impact. There used to be many businessmen who didn't know what to do, and they tried to hit the water gate, but in the end, the ship was wrecked and people died. ”

At this time, a herald quickly climbed up to the watchtower and reported loudly: "Lord Duke, Princess Langdon and several of her attendants have come ashore to rob our mountain horses, one of them riding a giant wolf!" They broke through our defensive circle and left Watergate! ”

Stoker: "Well, that's fine, then impound their ship." Notify Watergate and prepare to forcibly board the ship and take it! ”

The herald's face was embarrassed: "This ......"

Stoke said angrily, "What's wrong? ”

Herald: "When the princess left, you shouted that you blew up the bridge over the water gate and blocked the water gate in order to intercept the princess. A large number of sailors and mercenaries on merchant ships who are now trapped in front of the water gate are in a state of rage.

"Half of Watergate has been occupied, and the other half of the fortress is now unable to support because it can't cross the river, so we can only watch the sailors rob the tax office. A lot of gold was shipped out! ”

Stoke was furious: "Fuck! That's my gold! ”

The "Duke's" son, York, Jr., said: "We should send troops to cross the river from the ferry downstream of Watergate and surround the town of Watergate." ”

Stoke glared at his son: "Idiot! Our standing army has suffered heavy losses in Langdon, should we send the City Guard to besiege Watergate? These troops will not be surrounded for a few days, and their morale will collapse. ”

York, Jr.: "That standing army, although it has suffered heavy losses, it is still a good hand that survives." Ah, I see, Dad, you're worried about Count Creek and they're supporting my cousin! ”

Stoke was about to scold his son when a young man in a robe walked up to the watchtower.

The "Duke" immediately cast an expectant gaze: "Have you bought the scroll?" ”

The mage nodded: "I bought a piece of shared protective strong acid, plus a single anti-strong acid spell, it should be enough to deal with the dragon's breath." ”

Stoke nodded, and said, "Find all the adventurers as soon as possible, I need a team that can deal with dragons." ”

The mage looked distressed: "We are here in the River Valley Territory, and the town with the most mercenaries in our entire territory is Watergate Town. ”

Little York: "And that town was overrun by angry mercenaries and sailors. If Princess Langdon's squad gets to Earl Brookwood and pulls their army aboard, we're done, Daddy. ”

Stoke roared, "Can you shut up!" ”

Little York: "I advised you not to rush into trouble!" I've also advised you to get Princess Langdon's team out of the way, even if something happens! You didn't listen a word! You're thinking about your dukedom! ”

Stoke roared, "If it weren't for you, didn't get your sister's heart, would I need to bother so much?" ”

Little York: "I don't want to marry my kindred and give birth to a deformed freak!" ”

Stoke gritted his teeth and stared at his son angrily, and the two fathers and sons confronted each other for a long time, and the others all silently stayed away from them.

Little York: "The top priority now is to tell the princess's team that we are willing to let them through, and send someone to clear the water gate." ”

Stoke roared, "No! The princess may not have been involved in the murder, but he is still an enemy! The Valley Leader won't let the enemy through! Never! ”

Little York shook his head and looked at his father with pity.

The "Duke" turned his head and ordered: "Send out the hunter battalion, they are more familiar with the mountain roads, and look for an opportunity to sneak up on the princess's team." Where did they go? ”

The herald hurriedly reported: "The mage riding the wolf is looking for a guide to the Western Plains. ”

"It's a scam! They must have gone to Count Creek. Stoke said firmly, "Let the hunters go!" Kill all the squads, leaving only the princess! ”

Little York: "If that mage is killed, there will be a demon legion......"

Stoke glared at his son, "How could you believe such outrageous rumors?" This is obviously a story made up by a charlatan, he deceived Langdon's little hairy head, but he can't fool me! I've eaten more pepper than he has ever eaten salt! ”

Pepper, a precious spice, is not produced in the whole of Quasania, while salt is more common.

Little York wanted to refute, but after thinking about it, he might think that this was indeed outrageous, so he didn't speak in the end.

Stoke turned to the herald who was still in place and shouted, "Go! Let the hunters attack! Am I spending so much money to raise them, these official hunters, just to hunt deer and rabbits? ”

Little York muttered, "Isn't it?" ”

Stoke looked at his son: "Then you should tell me, what can you do?" ”

Little York: "Admit your mistake and let them go." Be sincere. ”

"Never!" Stoke roared.

**

The king was riding a giant wolf and rushing up the hill next to Watergate—a hill according to the dwarves.

As far as his eyes could see, he could see the city beside a small lake in the distance.

Wang: "It's more majestic than I expected." ”

Elizabeth's horse came to him, and the warlock said, "After all, this collar was quite wealthy before he stabbed Louzi and was taken over by the cavemen. The lake next to the lakeside city is an artificial lake dug out at that time, because the channel of the Lyenlan River in the valley is too narrow.

"At that time, there were a large number of ships anchored here to load ore, and with the ships that came down from our family to carry goods from the shield road, the Lynlan River was often blocked.

"So we dug a lake so that ships could dock here. Today, the lake has become a paradise for all kinds of waterfowl and fish, and there are hardly any boats that stop here. ”

The king took out his binoculars and took a closer look at the magnificent city walls: "I saw that there was indeed a large port in the city, but the buildings of the port were very dilapidated. ”

Elizabeth: "That's it. ”

The king continued to observe, and then asked, "There is no bridge on the Enlan River, and the bridge on the top of the water gate just now is the only bridge?" ”

Elizabeth: "It was only through the acquisition of a great architect from Monrovia that we were able to build the arch bridge that would not affect navigation. By the way, the arch bridge is so easy to blow up because the bridge itself is designed to be easy to tear down the vault.

It is said that the architect deliberately designed the vault to be easy to disassemble and assemble considering the possibility of war. In the event of a war, the vault can be torn down and held on the riverbank. After all, there is a lake next to Lakeside City as a barrier, and it is easier to conquer from the land side. ”

Wang was stunned: "Understood, so Stoke turned the feldspar that was supposed to be removed and placed next to it into a reef that blocked the water gate." So how will he build the bridge in the future? ”

Elizabeth: "Scoop up feldspar and use it?" ”

The mage was speechless, then put away the binoculars and took out the map to study.

"We're here." He pointed to a hill sign below Lakeside City on the map, "And then Count Creek's residence is here." It's good, don't think about how to cross the river. Marika, can you lead the way? ”

The drow elf raised his hands and held a piece of cloth to shield him from the sun, and nodded when he heard the question, "Of course." ”

The dwarf sitting in the basket behind the barbarian's saddle asked, "Are you sure you can?" You're almost baked by the sun. ”

Marika said angrily, "I'm Drow, not a vampire. ”

The king continued to ask, "Can we go to Ximu Town tonight?" ”

"I guess it's a little difficult, I'm going to sleep in the open." Marika said.

"Sleeping on the streets!" Elizabeth looked excited, "I've wanted to try it for a long time!" ”

(End of chapter)