Section 87 Protection

Dangerous Peak City was the first city that Ashrufat had seen in the Chaos Realm for so long.

Yes, it's a city – even from a Southerner's point of view. Ashrufat had long believed that the Chaos tribes had the technical ability to build cities, but this was indeed the first time he had seen a city in the Chaos Realm.

Cities aren't particularly big, and they're built in a decent way – at least there's nothing incomprehensible about them. The entire urban pattern imitates the Central Seven Kingdoms (probably), adapting measures to local conditions and making full use of the geographical environment. The shape of the city wall is also modern - that is, the wall does not seek a special height, but requires a thickness. Scholars of history know that this change in architectural thinking came about after the widespread use of artillery and magic on the battlefield. The war left a striking mark on the city walls - even from a long distance, you can see that the walls are well equipped with various defenses. On some of these facilities, the marks of magic and fighting are clearly visible. There was a moat dug outside the walls, and instead of the moat with pointed stakes as common to the Chaos tribes, it was a real moat—wide and deep.

By the standards of the Central Seven Kingdoms, this city can only be regarded as medium, and the population of a city of this size will not exceed 50,000. But in the midst of the chaos, this is already a populous town (the most populous place Ashrufat has ever seen). She was able to save zài for good reason, because it was a very rich valley (even by the standards of a southerner). The mountains became her natural shelter, sheltering her from the cold and snow from the north. According to the locals, the seasons here are evenly balanced, with cold winds and snow ruling the land for a short period of time. In addition, an underground river gushing out of the mountains brings water for irrigation and drinking, providing an abundant catch. The land in the valley is fertile for cultivation and grazing, and the mountains provide a variety of minerals. In a word, if it is described in the language of a poet, it can be said that this city called Dangerous Peak City is a pearl in the realm of chaos.

Such a beautiful place is much more attractive than the salt pond in the silent panic. According to the laws of chaos, such a treasure would naturally be coveted by countless powerhouses, so the speed at which she changed hands was not slow. About twenty years ago, a Tzeentch Chaos Lord named Astiana arrived with his own army and took over the city. He is a powerful Chaos Lord. For the next two decades, those who tried to seize land and power were relentlessly repulsed. Then, according to the laws of chaos, the vanquished were enslaved, and their lives and liberty were put in the hands of those they had intended to attack. And as the population of the city grew, so did the city.

To this day, another Chaos Lord, Ashrufat, has led an army to the city.

Although Ashrufat sent an emissary, it was clear that he had no interest in such a city. But no matter what he said, the city was put into combat readiness for the first time. Eventually, the Chaos Lord Astiana invited Ashruphat into the city.

"Not good for me?" Ashrufar smiled. "Tarek, you're right. I guess they've got a whole team of Assassins in place to find an opportunity to take me out. ”

"In that case, why should you ......?"

"Because I don't think that's going to happen, of course. Ashrufat replied. "Communication...... You have to understand that they at least give a chance to communicate. With such an opportunity, we don't have to use the blade of a knife to solve the problems that the tongue can solve, as sadistic believers do. ”

"But my lord...... This is too risky. And, you know, there are a lot more troops in this city than we do. ”

"Yes, that's why I felt the need to go in. ”

"You don't think you have a chance of winning the battle, so you have to negotiate to solve the problem?"

"I think the very thing itself suggests that I can go in. Ashrufat replied. "Why is the first reaction of a general who has an absolute advantage is to invite me to talk, instead of going out of the city to set up a formation, and take the initiative to meet the battle?"

"He wanted to win more easily. Arrayed to face the battle, although he has a better chance of winning, but there is still a risk after all. But as long as he can catch you, he doesn't even have the slightest risk. ”

"Then why would he think I'd be so stupid as to walk in and be arrested or killed by him. ”

"Because it's a business with no capital! Even if you refuse, he won't lose anything." ”

"No, he's already paid the price. Ashrufat said. "He shrank all his forces back into the city, which in itself was a loss, which meant ...... He gave up all the outside except for the city itself. Farmland, pastures, mines, caves and other qiē. Abandoning this qiē for a scam that has little chance of succeeding...... It's really not worth it. Remember what we got from that tribe before?"

"Well, they say that Astiana, Lord of Chaos, is a brave warrior, and although he believes in the Lord of Treachery, he is adept at charging into battle. He had previously captured the city of Dangerous Peaks by bravery rather than stratagem. ”

"Yes, brave. But why, now, faced with a much weaker enemy, did this brave Chaos Lord hide in the city, relying on the walls to protect himself?"

"A trap?" replied Tarek, hesitantly.

"A Chaos Lord wouldn't set such a stupid trap. Ashrufat replied. "Something must have happened in the city...... Something we don't know. I have some conjectures, but there is no evidence yet. Even so, I think the chances of getting into the city are greater than the dangers. Raphinia, it's time for us to go. "Ashrufat faced Tarek again. "It's rare for me to see a city in the Chaos Realm, and if I don't see it well, I'll miss this opportunity. ”

"Are you taking Raphinia with you? or a few retinues...... A few guards are more suitable, right?"

"What are you going to do with the guards, even if I bring a hundred men...... Can I use a hundred men to deal with fifty thousand enemies?"

"But she's going to be a drag on you. As he said this, Tarek glanced at the woman. But Raphinia didn't seem to hear him say anything. "If there is a conflict in the city, you can still find a way to escape alone, but with her......"

"I'm not going to be a drag on my master. Raphinia replied immediately. Maybe it's her bloodline, maybe it's her early life, that makes the girl not look like a slave girl at all. She was very proud, like any pretty girl, high above her, and there was always a hint of contempt at the corners of her mouth. It was only when one looked at Ashrufat that the contempt disappeared. And, if Tarek is not mistaken, Ashruphat never had Raphinia in his eyes, but Raphinia's eyes were always on Ashrufat. This is an intuition that can only be understood and cannot be explained, because from an objective point of view, there is no factual evidence to prove it.

"Drag me down, at least it will make me seem harmless. Ashrufat said. "Let's go. ”

The process of entering the city is not thrilling or dangerous. After confirming that there were only two people, Eshurufat and Raphinia, the people of the city opened the gates. A large crowd of soldiers, mixed with a few wizards, swarmed them into the city. Ashrufat was somewhat surprised to find that the city's gates were also modeled after the south, and they were the classic hanging gates.

However, if he wanted to see this rare city in detail, then his plan was at least not a success. Because he didn't even have time to glance at the street a few times, he was taken to the central castle by the soldiers who surrounded him and had wary faces on their faces.

After a long journey, Ashruphat entered a room. It was a conference room - a huge room with only one large table and two chairs. A man dressed in a full set of delicate Chaos armor, who had not even taken off his helmet, sat on a chair and looked coldly at Ashrufat who walked in.

There was no need for anything else, and the two sides confirmed each other's identities just by seeing the chaos armor on each other's bodies. However, as a sign of respect, Ashruphat did not wear a helmet, while Astiana's helmet tightly covered his entire face, and only his cold eyes could be seen through the "T" shaped opening.

Astiana made a "please sit" gesture. At the same time, he made a "get out" gesture to the soldiers who followed him.

Ashruphat came to Astiana and sat down, while Raphinia stood behind Ashrufat, perhaps because she saw that she was a woman with little fighting power, and neither Astianna nor his men cared about her.

"Maybe I should say a word of welcome, young man from afar. Astiana spoke slowly. "It is said that you are favored by the Lord of Trickery and favored by the Prince of Delight at the same time. But I assure you, here, you don't want anything. Here's mine, my power control is here. Leave as fast as you can, or you'll regret it. ”

"I have a ...... for your city There is no interest. Ashrufat said. "Maybe you know, maybe you've heard, I just passed through here. The gods have shown me the way forward, and this is far from the end of my life. ”

I don't know if this sentence had an effect, and Astiana's gaze left Ashrufate and stayed on Raphinia. As mentioned earlier, Raphinia is a very beautiful girl, and unlike the average slave girl, she is a little arrogant. But even so, Raphineia's identity was still seen through by the other party at a glance.

"Your slave girl is very nice. Astiana abruptly changed the subject. "It's just a little bit less like. ”

"Do you think my slave girl should have a collar around her neck?" Ashrufat laughed. Many people have this prejudice against the followers of the Prince of Pleasure...... Think we're overindulgent, but if you really want to see it, I don't mind showing you it. ”

"Hehe......"

"You see, the older a person gets, the more he tends to go around in circles in all kinds of actions. It's not too troublesome to say something that is insincere and off-topic. ”

Astiana laughed dryly. "Okay, so let's get down to business. ”

"Straight to the point," Ashrufa nodded. "Actually, my reason is very simple, I need soldiers and supplies, and intelligence. I'm going east, which is said to be the realm of the Father of the Plague, and I don't know anything about it. And it is said that you and the neighbors in the east who worship the father of the plague...... It was unpleasant to get along. You must know a lot about them. ”

"You...... Why make such a request?"

"In the name of God? Well, I know that this kind of talk is not convincing, it is okay to bluff ordinary people, but it is certainly not enough to convince you. Then tell the truth, because I can protect you. ”

A fierce light flashed in Astiana's eyes. Although the helmet completely obscured his face, the mere glance was reminiscent of him trying to eat Ashrufat alive.