Chapter 59: The Black Rock Basin

Along the steel avenue of the Noldor Elves, the coalition forces officially arrived in the Black Rock Basin on a clear daylight - an ancient basin full of war, where dwarf city-states have fought countless battles for supremacy over the past few hundred years. But fortunately, they share a common ancestor, and the Cobblestone Council, which they once used to discuss the future of the race, still barely maintains a semblance of existence, so that this rich land is not blinded by madness.

Trade routes connected the city-states, and gold flowed across the land, bringing untold wealth to the industrious and clever dwarves. The barren land did not give the dwarves hope, they dug the earth, pierced the mountains, dug out the stones that were buried underneath, forged weapons, built cities, and transported gold and silver thousands of miles away. The desolate land has sprung up with prosperity and prosperity that has attracted the attention of the world!

Here, it is the Black Rock Basin, the ancient home of the dwarves, and the El Dorado in the south of the Forest Sea. On the loess pebble road, merchants who traveled thousands of miles passed by, bringing livestock, cloth, grain, spices, and customs, religion and culture from all directions.

The vast alliance of the three tribes, waving their banners endlessly, slowly advanced along the old stone path towards the southern New Gar. The sound of wheels, horses' hooves, and footsteps quietly passed by.

It can be said that the dwarves are the most complex in the whole army, in the face of the threat and intimidation of the enemy, in order to protect their compatriots, they chose to surrender without a fight, and now they have returned to this land for the same reason, the only difference is that they are no longer followed by greedy and bloodthirsty orcs, but allies who stand by their side.

The dwarves who have been supported are sincerely grateful, but their inner self-esteem is also tormenting them - when will the dwarves also rely on others to take back their homeland?

In any case, this is a haode start - for Levard Hussein Bixia, he knows very well that Singar does not have the capital to defend against the orcs alone, that someone needs to stand up and share the attention of the orcs for Singar, that humans with strong castles and their armies will be very haode comrades, that the rich Forest of Silence can provide food, and that their warriors and rangers are also quite good soldiers.

Of course, the true Federation has a long way to go, humanity has so far been scattered, the recalcitrant dwarven city-states are still holding on to their absolute independence, and the newly traumatized Silent Forest needs time to recover and reassemble their former classical legions.

If there is really any liliang that can reunite the three clans, I am afraid that the only one is the legendary human emperor Aragorn, the invincible legend, the uncrowned king who once shocked Shijie. Only he, as well as the Radiant Cross, the sword that is "only held in the hands of the emperor", can evoke the oath of the past, let go of estrangement, let go of prejudice, and unite as one.

But for now, everything has to be discussed after the recovery of New Gar, otherwise there is no point in it.

Thanks to the letters of the military tribune of Constantine, the army had been marching very smoothly, and Marshal Terenus did not even intend to camp somewhere, but went straight to the city of Singar and recaptured the city in a surprise attack - the enemy had 5,000 men, and if they had reacted and organized an effective defense, even if they succeeded in recapturing the city, they would have suffered unimaginable losses, and even the hostages in the city would have been in danger of their lives!

Will the orcs who broke the jar burn the new gal in a fit of rage? Rivard, who lost the new gal, not to mention whether he still has the capital of the alliance, it is certain that Theodore and the others lost a lot of money on this trip to the south.

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"What's the matter, Helena, aren't you happy?" Theodore, under the banner of the coalition forces, rode Webb and followed Helena, smiling at the melancholy girl: "Look at the surrounding scenery, look at this Black Rock Basin, this vast wilderness can make people feel better!"

β€œxiexie。 Helena barely managed to squeeze out a smile and said to Theodore, "It's nothing, it's just a little tired, before............ Never traveled for such a long time. ”

"Have you been here, the city-state called Singar?" asked Theodore softly, taking a delicate little flask from behind his saddle and handing it to Helena, "drink a little, the wine may be used for a refreshing moment." After we set up camp, I'll have someone make you a pot of willow leaf tea, which will relieve fatigue and help you sleep. ”

Gently catching the flask and pinching the stopper, the blood-red sweetness flowed down her tongue and into her throat, making the girl feel a little relieved and smile again. The young Caesar, who was watching her from the sidelines, was also much more relieved.

"Ever since I was sensible, I have never left the Holy Palace of the Imperial Capital of Issos. Helena sighed softly, her bright aqua blue eyes looking at the mountains towering in the distance: "Poetry, weaving, painting, horseback riding............ My brother invited a lot of people from outside, and they were very friendly, but he never let me leave the palace. ”

Paid for it, it was still invited by an emperor, did he dare to be unkind--Theodore rolled his eyes and thought to himself, but he did not say a word, and listened quietly to the maiden tell her story.

"So, I really appreciate you, Theodore. Helena suddenly turned her head and looked at him with sincere eyes, with a happy smile on the corner of her mouth: "Shopping, hunting, banquets............ No one ever wanted to play with me, except for my brother, who was always busy and always had no time. This time in Caesarea was one of my happiest times! ”

"Don't say that, Helena. Theodore shook his head: "You will not lack joy and happiness in your life." You are the undisputed lord of the North, and all knights are loyal to your family. Maybe two or three years, maybe four or five years, and we'll be able to wipe out the orcs with the dwarves and the Noldor elves! Then you'll be back to your home, the undisputed queen of the human shijie, well? You'll get a lot more than you think, and it's within reach. ”

With that, Theodore straightened his seat, turned his gaze to the horizon, and said, "Now we are on this broad road, retaking the city for our alliesβ€”this is the first step." Now we're going to turn our guns around and head back to the north, so that those who have sworn to your family will be reminded of their oaths. My Royal Highness, your princess, you're about to get the whole North!"

"Don't call me a princess, and don't call me 'Your Highness'!" Theodore Julian. Helena glared at him: "If even you become like that, then when we meet next Zaijian, I will call you Caesar, or the lord of the Romans." ”

"We're friends and I don't want to lose you............ This friend. Helena whispered, waist-length hair and long white tassels covering her face, "Don't let me down, okay?"

"If that's what you need, of course you can. Theodore raised the corners of his mouth: "I will not refuse a friend's reasonable request, let alone ...... Such an approachable request. ”

"Tell me, Theodore, that I want to hear the truth. Helena looked at the smiling Roman boy in front of her: "Is this really right?

"I'm grateful that you'll be willing to help me, Theodore. I am also grateful to the two Dukes, Brenus and Ultok, for their willingness to support me, as well as for the Knights of Terenus, and all the Knights of the Dawn. But I really don't think I have the ability to unite people, to reclaim their homeland, to liberate the people who have been ravaged by the orcs! I wish I could help them, but I ...... There is no liliang like my brother. ”

"I don't even know if they still want to believe in someone who can't do anything...... Princess. I can't even do anything for the warriors who fought so hard, I don't know how to command armies, I don't know how to deal with the books, even when I meet with my allies...... It's not out of luck!"

"Don't do this, Helena, don't belittle yourself like this!" Theodore suddenly grabbed the other man's hand and whispered, "You are not as you think, you are very talented, but you have not yet noticed what your talent is, and there is no shame in that." ”

"Not everyone is born knowing everything, understanding everything. We all need to learn and gain experience before we can be comfortable in the face of difficulties. Theodore said, "It's like me, I didn't understand anything at first, but after a long time, I gradually knew what to do." ”

"You've got Terenus, he's a good commander. Experienced and popular, Helena, what you need to do is to let everyone do what they have to do, and give what you don't understand to those who understand, that's what you need to do, not do everything yourself, no one can do that. ”

"You will make it, everything will go well, Helena my dear friend, please believe me. Theodore looked at Helena's slightly flustered eyes, and his tone was extremely firm: "We will win, we will definitely win, no one can stop it!"

"Now, let's have a big deal! You haven't been to Singar? I haven't been either! So why don't you enjoy the trip? Exoticism is always a joy and a novelty!" Theodore cocked his lips, and without waiting for Helena to speak, he galloped out first, leaving only a hazel of smoke.

"Singar, I'm coming---!!!!!"