The rising sun shrouded the vast forest, and through this lush forest, through the dense branches of the trees, you could see an ancient castle surrounded by many thorns and roses.

The towering and old castle seems to be a long time ago, and the high gray walls are covered with dark green vines, so many that they almost enclose the windows, and some even burrow into them, revealing a bit of gloom.

But in front of this gloomy castle, at this time it is full of white roses, and the roses in the wind still have a clear smile, so simple that it is fascinating, delicate as silk white so light, and the morning dew on the petals is like crystal, reflecting the colorful light in the bright morning sun.

Whether it is the scorching sun or the severe cold and heat, the white roses here are undefeated and will never wither.

Covered in mud, Jensen walked to the castle in front of him with three wolf cubs in his arms, six soldiers with spears on both sides of the iron gate, Jensen strode through the ancient iron gate with his head held high, and the soldiers guarding the gate did not stop him, but respectfully stepped aside.

After Jensen entered the city gates, he crossed two more drawbridges, under which were the tributaries of two large rivers. To accentuate the height of the walls, a trench was dug at the base of the wall, surrounding the entire castle and filling the trench with running water as much as possible to create a moat. This large, fortified castle is built on the backdrop of a river connected by nature.

The walls of the castle exposed a sturdy and thick foundation, on which were covered with houses, which were the dwellings of the people. Each arrow tower on the city wall is taller than the ancient castle, equal to the artillery emplacements guarding the ancient castle. The tower protrudes from the level wall, allowing defenders in the tower to shoot in the direction the wall is facing. These towers were built on the corners or walls of the city at regular intervals to serve as strong strongholds to guard the walls.

The castle, together with its walls, houses, turrets, moats and drawbridges, created a city in its own right, and maintained its unique appearance.

The Ness family has ruled the island for nearly 700 years, and the family crest of the Ness family is: the ferocious overlord of the vast ocean 'Tiger Shark', and the family motto is "The Jungle of the Jungle".

"Master Jensen, you're back. Meka Randy's voice was a little hurried, "Lord Ness has sent half of the castle's guards to look for you. ”

"Is there anything Grandpa is looking for me?" asked Jensen, looking down. He was tall and handsome, slender and well-proportioned, with turquoise eyes and sand-colored hair interspersed with sun-like gold threads.

Meka shook her head, "I only saw one crow fly into the castle, and I don't know anything about the rest. Compared to Jensen in front of him, he looked a little shabby--he looked like a dwarf. His legs were short, his man was short, his hair was a freshly turned brown color, and he had a large head, a forehead too high, a chin too square, and a nose too broad. That's right, Meka Randy is a dwarf.

The eccentric gnomes are one of the most exotic races on the continent of Vialas. As a small race of creatures, the Gnomes have come to prominence on the continent of Vialas with their collective wisdom and ambitions, overshadowing even humans taller than them. The dwarf was the most creative inventor, the most famous mechanical engineer and the most brilliant metallurgist. Gnomes are pioneers of technological civilization, and their skills are far ahead of other races.

They are accustomed to living in the mountains, underground, or mines, are fond of stone, metallurgy, and have a high degree of craftsmanship, and their ability to master prophecy, magic, and the writing of rune makes any trinket or weapon they make have a high degree of magic. At the same time, he is also the maker of many artifacts.

Jensen crouched down and handed the wolf cubs in his arms to the gnomes in front of him. "Meka, help me take care of them. ”

Meka said abruptly, "What is this?

"They're wolves. "Jensen told him," Icewolf. ”

"Oh my God!" for a long time, Meka was speechless in shock, "Three ice wolves, how did you steal them from the she-wolf, did you kill their mother?" the dwarf looked up at him suspiciously. Even the young man in front of him squatted down, still taller than him.

The corners of Jensen's mouth twisted bitterly, "The she-wolf is indeed dead," he explained, "but it wasn't killed by me, it was killed by its own prey." ”

"What prey?"

"The sharp horns of a majestic elk have been inserted into the body of the she-wolf," he sighed softly, "take care of them for me, I have to see my grandfather now." Jensen guessed in his heart that his grandfather must have something urgent when he sent someone to find him in such a hurry.

"Yes, young master. Meka replied respectfully with the little wolf cub in her arms.

Jensen walked to the hallway of the castle, and he ascended the spiral stone staircase to the third floor, where he was confronted with a narrow walkway lined with houses on either side. He stopped at the door of the fifth room, then knocked on the door in front of him.

"Who's outside?" came the voice of the old man from inside the house.

"Grandpa, it's me!" replied Jensen through the door.

"Come in. ”

Jensen gently pushed open the door and stepped into the study. He found his grandfather's emaciated figure in the house, as well as his uncle, Sir Bowen Ness. "Grandpa," he called out politely, "uncle." ”

The old man on the padded sofa behind him whispered, "You didn't return last night, where did you go?"

Jensen replied truthfully, "I went to the woods in the back mountain—"

Before he could finish speaking, his uncle asked, "What are you doing in the woods?" Sir Bowen was dressed in armor and robes, and a ferocious shark was embroidered on a blue brocade cloth.

"I was trying to pick a few Forget Worries," Jensen explained, "but I didn't come back because of something unexpected." ”

"Because you have not returned all night, my father fears for your safety," said Sir Bowen, the 'wolf of the sea', in a fierce voice, "I have sent half of the guards out to look for you, and have searched almost the whole of Shago Island. "'Wolf of the Sea' is the nickname given to him by his enemies who fear him.

Sharks, known as sharks, sharks, and sand fish in ancient times, are behemoths in the ocean, so they are called "wolves in the sea".

"Grandpa, don't worry, no one can hurt me lightly. "Jensen was proud, confident, almost conceited, and he never confined himself.

Sir Bowen snapped a reminder, "Those Assassins are no ordinary characters, have you forgotten that Brandt and Gavin almost lost their lives to this?"

"I haven't forgotten," Jensen objected in a retorted to his uncle's words, "but if they dare to appear in front of me, I will cut off their heads." "He is confident enough to defeat any enemy. He was to be as brave as his uncle, the leader of the Knights of Glory, Luke Ness, who taught him knightly swordsmanship.

"They won't show up in front of you, and you won't even notice that they might be lurking around you. Those who were adept at disguise and assassination could be a passerby, a servant, a prostitute, or an old man. They may disguise themselves as chefs and wait for an opportunity to poison your food and drink, or an old man who walks hobbly and shoots a hidden weapon at your back when you let your guard down, or they can even set traps to ambush you where you will pass. Sir Bowen smiled sharply and hurtfully.

Jensen said stiffly, "In the face of absolute strength, all the intrigues and tricks of a qiē are in vain. ”

"Intrigue is a sign of strength in itself," said Sir Bowen, whose cold voice paused for a moment, glaring at his nephew, "and remember, never underestimate your enemies. His gray eyes were stern and unforgiving.

"He is your lord, and it is your duty to keep him safe," reprimanded Count Garson Ness, whose voice was extremely disgruntled, "as a vassal, you should not speak to him in such a tone, and if I were your monarch, you would never be allowed to be disrespectful to me." The old man was telling his son that even if Jensen was his nephew, he couldn't forget the dignity of his status.

Grandpa's words surprised him, and Jensen calmed down and said, "Uncle is so strict just to teach me, and besides, I'm not the Duke of Boulder City." ”

"There's a letter from Boulder City," the Earl of Shago Island told him with a solemn expression, "Your grandfather, Duke Philip Islam, has decided to pass on the title of Boulder City to you. ”

"What else does the letter say?" Jensen felt that it was too sudden, and that something must be happening in Boulder.

"The Targaryens and the Merrists waged war against the Golden Lands, and the Golden Tooth City and Market Town were breached. Count Garson Ness's face did not change, and continued in a deeper voice, "Duke Philip has ordered you to lead the fleet of Shago Island to Rocky Harbor. ”

Jensen was surprised by the sudden news. He took a deep breath and asked with a solemn face, "Why Rock Harbor?" We can land directly in the south, or we can choose to land in the wolf forest. ”

"In that case, the 7,000 soldiers you lead will face the 50,000 army of the Merlister family. The old man patiently explained to his grandson, "The Grand Duke wants to gather all the men and horses of the northern princes into a large army, and then garrison it in the city of Yanzhen, and let you command this large army. ”

Jensen recognized the shape clearly, and his tone was even more relaxed, "Then when will I lead the fleet to set off?"

"Set sail when all the fleets are assembled, now go pack your bags. ”

"Can I take Meka with me?" Jensen's tone was sincere.

Count Garsenness thought for a moment, and then said slowly, "Take him with you! ”