December 15.

The wind and snow were shaking, the land was covered with snow, and the number of caravans passing through the Herseus Valley suddenly decreased by more than seventy percent.

The reluctance to brave the snow was one thing, but the more important reason was that the civil strife in the Torm Federation intensified, and hostile merchant lords began to block the roads, and large quantities of goods were piled up to get where they were supposed to go.

Fewer caravans meant fewer taxes, but that didn't have much of an impact on the valley's finances. Franchised caravans come and go, enchanted products are popular in the north, and the income categories of the valley are becoming more and more diversified, no longer limited to the passing commercial taxes, and the newly cultivated farmland has gradually made up for its own food shortage, and there is no need to go to the green valley to buy.

Less noisy with cars and horses, a little more quiet, and the Herseus Valley in the mountains also has a unique beauty. Verdant trees, rolling ridges, sparse bluestone towns, and slender violet towers. This qiē, shrouded in misty broken snow, looks serene and lazy.

"It's rare for a river valley to be so quiet, it's a rare sight. Leaning against the warm fire and looking out the window at the snow, Onessa smiled gently. Today, she didn't go to the Consulate of the River Valley, and it is understandable that she has worked so hard for so long, and she takes a break once in a while.

"This is more in line with my expectations, but it won't be long before the king unifies the continent, and it will become busy again, and even more noisy. Allegri shook his head, looking distressed.

"We can live somewhere else," Onissa said wistfully. "Go to a scenic, sparsely populated place and build a small courtyard. Plant trees and flowers, and have two dogs or cats. ”

"This is the kind of place you say," Allegri laughed, "and you should remember the valley back then." How desolate is it?"

"Of course, at that time, you only had a cabin. It doubles as a bedroom, a study, and at the same time a magical room, which is messy. I can't even find the space to land......" Onisha said in a tone. With a little sigh, "Who would have thought that this desolate river valley, and the wilderness with no people in the west, would become what it is today?"

"Because of one qiē, it will always get better. The kettle on the fire rattled and Allegri himself got up. Add water to a slightly cool teapot.

He replied casually, not noticing. A self-deprecating look on Onetsa's face. Is it not true, there are some things that are extremely precious, but they are gone forever.

"Are you cold, do you want to increase the fire?" Allegri asked as he sat down again, shushing. However, his true intentions were soon revealed, and the girl's hand was tightly grasped by him, and a touch of flying red suddenly appeared on her cheeks.

"You...... Let go. Onessa snorted.

Allegri's hippie smiling face, that is, it should not, seek physical contact in every possible way, is the instinct of a man in love.

The girl pursed her lips and used her other hand to break his fingers. But Allegri also stretched out his hand, and the two of them clasped hands and looked at each other with deep affection.

At this moment, a knock was heard on the door, breaking the ambiguous scene.

Onessa quickly withdrew her hand, picked up her teacup, and sat upright. Allegri shook his head in annoyance and asked impatiently, "Who is it?" ”

The young man in blue clothes and black hair gave a salute when he entered the door, then shook off the snow particles from his body and hung his cloak on the wooden frame at the door.

"Athos, what is the matter with you?" Allegri's expression softened a little, and it was Dargnan, his proudest student, and the heir to the appointment.

"It's all right, I have a magical problem, I want to ask the teacher," said Dalgnon as he approached the table and greeted politely, "Good morning, ma'am." ”

"Sit down, have a cup of hot tea, and warm up. Onisha greeted as a hostess, with no intention of avoiding it at all.

In fact, for several days, she has been pestering Allegri, almost inseparable, like a couple who have just fallen in love, savoring the sweetness of being in love. Dargnan wanted to say something private, but he couldn't find any opportunity, after all, he couldn't say his suspicions about Ornisha in front of her.

What's more, without any evidence, he himself is not sure, and speaking rashly will only arouse Allegri's disgust, thinking that he is wronging good people.

Therefore, Dargnan retreated to the next best thing, just to remind the teacher to strengthen the defense of the valley so that nothing could go wrong.

"What's wrong with you?" asked Allegri, leaning back in his chair, seeing him silent.

"It's about the compound of spells," Dargnon subconsciously glanced at Onisha and said, "Archmage Turanze once mentioned that the two schools of wind and fire often join forces to cast spells to obtain more powerful effects...... So I would like to ask if it is possible for a demon warrior to master two or even three systems of magic by one person, and combine it with martial arts. ”

"The answer is yes," Allegri replied patiently after a moment's thought, "but if you think about it, the combination of one series of spells and martial arts requires a lot of effort, and with the other system, there are even more things to consider...... The combination of multi-system spells and martial arts is not impossible, but the disadvantages outweigh the benefits, and the increase in combat power obtained is far from the energy it consumes, don't forget, the demon warrior is still a warrior after all, and magic is only an auxiliary ...... in battle."

Dargnon nodded thoughtfully, with his intelligence, he naturally knew the trade-off, and he said it just to find some topics and continue to stay here.

"Unless it's a genius with great talent, but in that case, the achievement of practicing magic alone will be more prominent, and there will be no need for dual cultivation of magic and martial arts. Allegri thought for a moment and added.

The master and apprentice asked and answered, and time passed quickly. But Onisha, without the slightest impatience, sat by with a smile and a quiet listen, interjecting occasionally a word or two, which drew Allegri's attention to it, and made Dalgnan an an embarrassed observer.

No way, in this matter. He was born with a disadvantage.

The name of the game, who can last longer, Dargnan is ruthless in his heart. racking his brains to find something to talk about, he stayed in the room and didn't leave.

Finally, Onisha also felt that something was wrong. Could it be that Rubian's intelligence is true, this young man, really aware of his own arrangement?

The girl withdrew her gaze and took a sip of hot tea, one way or another. For the rest of the time, she would not allow Allegri to leave her sight.

******

Right now. It must be around ten o'clock, right? Master Villanoo, why hasn't he come back yet?

Alone, King Nacini stood on top of a hill and looked out over the southern sky. The Pillar of Light stands tall in the sky. The outline of the "Kingdom of Bright Heaven" is faintly visible.

In his quest to dominate the continent. This was the last unknown, so he sent Villanoo to Lanken overnight to investigate and dispel his worries.

"Your Majesty. Cartroman came from one side, carrying two wine sacs in his hands. He stopped, threw the wine bag away, and opened it himself to take a sip.

King Nacini reached out and took it, unscrewing the cork as well. Took a big sip. The liquor is in the belly, and the warmth is born. He nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Good wine, where did the general get it?"

"In the city of Leajci, Fran and Costa have the rest of the wine," replied Cartroman, "and I have my soldiers divide them into wine bags and carry them with them, so that they can ward off the chill on the way." ”

"I remember the general, you don't drink much, right?" King Nacini stretched out his hand, and the two of them raised their wine bags and took a few sips of them boldly, with infinite pleasure and a much more casual tone.

"Yes," Carter Roman smiled, "I didn't dare to drink before the big battle, I was afraid that I would delay the fighter, and I didn't have the face to drink after the defeat, I just wanted to be quiet, even if I won, I was worried about the resurgence of the enemy army, and I had to stay awake at all times......"

"In that case, there is no chance to drink bitterly," said King Nacini, shaking his head, "and you general, you may be overly cautious. ”

Carter Roman just looked up and drank, without words. When he was young, he used to run the wine table and often go home drunk. But the premise is that there are colleagues who can be trusted, guarding behind him.

"But today, why did the general take the initiative to invite him to drink?" King Nacini asked, wiping the wine stains from the corners of his lips, "Could it be that he returned triumphantly, so he has no worries?"

"It may also be that before the big war, you need to be bold. Cartromans whispered, casually tossing the sac away and gripping the blood-drinking knife at his waist.

"The general is so bold that everyone knows it, so why drink it?" King Nacini laughed loudly, and their eyes turned to the south at the same time.

Several strong breaths are rapidly approaching, and the most advanced one, Xuan Ao, should be the star mage Bilanuo. And the next two are majestic, and there is no doubt that they are masters of the Holy See, and they are chasing all the way.

"Drink bitterly, kill the enemy. King Nacini drew the ancient sword of the god of war, took two steps forward, and stood firmly, like a majestic mountain, majestic and majestic.

In the midst of the clanging sound, the long knife was also unsheathed, and Cattroman's arm was straightened, and the tip of the knife pointed straight to the ground, like a cliff, lonely and dangerous.

"Your Majesty, it's really the 'Valhalla'......" Bilano's voice rang out, with a hint of apprehension in his tone. The next moment, the white-haired old magician stepped out of the void, staggered closer, and reminded, "The two people chasing me, although they have the appearance of children, have legendary strength, the king and the general, don't take it lightly." ”

"The master has worked hard, and he has stepped back to rest, and here we are to meet it. King Nacini soothed, his gaze fixed, locked on the two black dots in the air, and in a matter of moments, two white pegasus horses arrived above, circled several times, and slowly fell.

"It turns out that there is an answer," the red-haired little girl controlled the Pegasus, suspended at a height of more than thirty meters, and shouted crisply, "I am the heroic knight Shaliye, who are you waiting for?"

Seeing her appearance clearly, King Nacini and Katroman looked at each other and were surprised. It's obviously a legendary strength, but why it's so young, it's unbelievable.

"They don't think much of you, it seems. The handsome little boy instigated Pegasus to stop beside Shalier and smiled shallowly. On his fair cheeks, two small wine vortices swirled out, which were very cute.

"Shut up, Gabriel. The little girl glared at him viciously and reprimanded him mercilessly. Gabriel, the knight of wisdom, is the guy who does not fit the image of a knight in the "Valhalla Legion", but he is the first strategist of the "Valhalla", second only to the knight of order Cyprius, and above Shalier.

"Little girl, this is not the place for you to come," said King Nacini with a smile and introduced himself, "I am Nacini, King of Snowton, and as knights, you should salute the king. ”

"It turns out that you are the leader of the Northern Barbarians," Shaliye denied his identity as a "king", and laughed softly, "although the Great Commander warned us not to engage in battle, if he killed you, he would not blame." ”

"Hey, there are three of them," Gabriel hurriedly grabbed her and reminded her in a low voice, "Let's wait for the Grand Commander to arrive, and then make plans." ”

King Nacini and Katroman are both legendary warriors with keen senses, so naturally they couldn't help but laugh dumbly when they heard this.

"Coward!" Shaliye blushed and snorted angrily, "I'll go first, and if you don't dare, you'll be on the side." The girl drew her broadsword, its broad blade covered with rising flame-like jagged teeth.

She raised her long sword with difficulty, and with a low cry, pure white flames burst out, enveloping the blade in it.

Gabriel touched his nose helplessly, and then pulled out the double swords at his waist, the blades were long and narrow, one as white as jade, and the other as clear as crystal.

The two of them rode the Pegasus and swooped down, with Shaliya in front, and the great sword swept and the flames overflowed, giving people a sense of unstoppability.

King Nacini smiled slightly, and met the sword with both hands, the vermilion qi surged, and the blood-colored sword qi spurted thin, colliding with the other party heavily.

Pegasus rubbed slightly, quickly flapped its wings, and spun in the air, dissolving the force of the impact. At the same time, Gabriel struck from behind, his swords flicking lightly, making a crisp sound in the air, trying to interfere with the opponent's judgment.

"Your opponent is here. A blood-colored sword light was pulled up from the ground, slashed through a perfect arc, and slashed towards the Pegasus in the air.

Gabriel's swords crossed, twisted towards the light of the sword, and fought with Carter Roman.

The four of them caught and fought each other, the heroic knight fought against the lion king, and the wise knight fought against the blood-drinking demon knife, and they were evenly matched for a while, but they failed to distinguish the winner.

In the air, the sound of wings flapping was heard again, and Cyprius, one of the six chief knights, arrived at this time. He is the commander of the "Legion of the Immortal", and he is also the strongest, and his addition is bound to break the balance between the battles.

On the other side, Vilano was sitting on the snow, trying his best to help King Nacini and Catroman win the legendary match.

… (To be continued......)

PS: (Modified.) ）