"Yike...... But......" Zod scratched his head, he felt that it was inappropriate but couldn't say why for a moment.

"By the way, why do you need five people to keep watch here?" asked Ashrufat. Sentinels are necessary, but five is too much of an exaggeration.

"This ...... In fact, people often come to visit...... "Zod obviously doesn't want to talk about this topic either.

Eshurufat mounted his Nightmare Horse, said goodbye to Zod, and left. After a short walk, Mimilu emerged from the dense grass and jumped on horseback.

"The host...... You're fine. Mimilu asked.

"It's okay, Mimilu, you're doing well. "In fact, it was much better than his plan to get in touch with the Baron's subordinates (Eshurufat didn't expect to see Pinolds in the first place) so quickly. It's all Mimilu's work. "I've found my purpose. ”

"Well, Mimilu smelled the smell of her master. Did you see that vampire?"

"No, it's not that easy. Ashrufat replied. "If I want to see him as a human, I have to blend in with their community first. At the moment, they gave me a task, and if I can complete it, then I'm in the house. By the way, Mimilu, where did you just run? ”

"Hey, hey. Mimilu stuck out her tongue, "I searched around." It's as if the group of people we're tracking is scattered here. In this way, it is difficult to confirm their movements. ”

They began to return to the city of Menot. Because this departure was impromptu, and the luggage and other things were in the hotel, so I had to go back first.

"Carrie, what kind of person is Baron Pinod?" Aerufar asked Carrie in his mind.

"I'm sorry, master, I don't have too much information about him. The last news related to him was that before the siege of Callean began, the baron led the remaining blood knights to retreat to the city and begin to organize a defensive battle. It was at this time that he proposed to Kotoshin-sama...... If it were him, it was indeed possible that he would choose to break through after hearing the news of the death of Lord Qinxin in the battle at the end of the day. ”

"It's not about that, it's about what we just encountered...... What did Baron Pinod do to make his human men come forward and hide himself? What was his purpose, what was his intention, what were his specific plans? I think these are questions that must be clarified if he is to form an alliance with Pinod. ”

"Master, this ......"

"I don't have anything to ask of Pinod at the moment, so I want to do him a little favor first, so that I can show my sincerity and goodwill. But I'm sure I'll need his help in the future. First of all, the first question is why Pinod, the captain of the Blood Knight, would hide himself and assemble a small army with human men? This is completely inconsistent with the style of the Blood Knight, who is good at frontal combat. Blood knights should be knights too, right?"

"I think if that vampire is indeed Pinod, then most likely he was injured. Carrie replied.

"Hurt ......"

From the impregnable siege of Callean, it is normal to rely on personal force (or a small group of men) to fight your way out of the siege, and it is normal to say that you are badly damaged.

"He's probably very badly injured and often needs to go dormant and can't move for a while. Carrie further said. "That's why it's happening. Master, in this case, he is quite right to take a cautious and conservative approach. ”

"As for his purpose, well, in the absence of further details, I can only infer that he is planning to conquer all of Sylvania!

Indeed, Sivania is a relatively independent land. Strategically, surrounded by mountains, there is only one road (although in fact two) that can be accessed, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. In terms of construction, the southern part of West Vania is all undeveloped land with great potential for development. In addition, this land has a variety of minerals, an outlet to the sea, and even black magic is richer than other places.

Well, besides, there were several ancient kingdoms that had been annihilated here (if Dr. Oliveira's research was correct), and it was easier to gather an undead legion than anywhere else.

Aside from the desolation, the lack of population, the frequent outbreaks of plagues, and dangerous monsters like ghouls, this is the perfect place to regain Callean's glory.

"Master, you're a little excited, aren't you?"

"Conquer all of Sylvania...... Is it any good for me?" Ashrufat didn't think it was a good idea, or he didn't think about it at all.

"Well, in my reckoning, with your current conditions, it won't do you any good for your safety. Carrie replied honestly. "It increases your danger. The misfortune of Kotoshin-sama may be repeated again. ”

"That's it. Ashrufat replied. "But if Baron Pinold wants to do that, I don't mind helping him. ”

"By the way, how are you going to get to the excavation site? You said you didn't want to go......

"It doesn't matter. Ashrufat replied. "I looked at the map just now. The place where the White Bear is located is not really a digging site, but a farm. ”

"Host, I have a very solemn recommendation. Carrie said suddenly.

"What advice?" Ashruphat was a little curious. Carrie never seemed to speak like that.

"You should probably find some men for yourself!" said Carrie. "There are a few loyal subordinates who can be of great help in all your actions. ”

"I already have Mimilu. Ashrufat replied.

"Mimilu is very good, but she lacks combat power. She can only be your eyes and ears, not your minions! you need other servants!"

"I'll think about it. Ashrufat replied.

Upon returning to the inn, Ashruphat quickly found the female owner. Last time, she had said that she had been to the excavation site, so Ashrufat asked her about it.

“...... Last time, I went straight through the gate because it was a legitimate business. But in that place, you can see the ditch and the high wall. Actually, that place is really a place where there is no escape......" The shopkeeper had no objection to gossiping with Ashrufat, for she was sitting at the counter with nothing to do.

The map basically matches what the shopkeeper said. The excavation site is a large area located on the eastern coast of Istria, one of the three counties. However, although it is coastal, the place cannot be used as a port because of the reef and the current. In short, in terms of topography, the excavation site occupies more than half of the valley and a small half of the beach. But this valley is not an ordinary valley, the whole terrain is as if someone has punched this mountain from the sky, and it has been hammered flat in the mountains. The valley is surrounded by cliffs, with only one entrance and exit.

All it takes is a high wall at the entrance and exit to turn the entire land into a cage. Even if the prisoner wanted to escape, it was impossible to climb from the cliff. To climb such a cliff, you need specialized tools and excellent physical fitness and skill, which is not something that ordinary people can do.

In fact, if you really have the equipment and the ability to climb, you might as well climb that wall. Even with trenches, artificial walls are easier to climb over than natural cliffs.

Swimming seems more likely to leave than to climb a mountain. More than one prisoner has tried to escape with the help of a large piece of wood, an inflatable skin, a bundled bamboo, or anything like that. The problem is that the sea is even more dangerous than the cliffs, with man-eating sharks, whirlpool turbulence caused by reefs, and a few other things that have turned the sea into a place of death. At least, no one has ever been able to boast of how they escaped from the excavation site in the best known records.

In short, there is only one practical way to get out of this hellish place: buy the guards. If you can't get the shelter of the guards, it's completely impossible to escape on your own. Luckily, the guards stationed here are not angels who don't eat the fireworks of the world. Due to the high mortality rate of prisoners, it is not a big deal to "disappear" a few prisoners, especially female prisoners, by chance. As long as things are not done too well, the boss will turn a blind eye.

"If there are people from outside, can they escape?" asked Ashrufat.

"This ...... To be honest, if there is really someone outside to answer, then it is more worry-free and effort-saving to buy the guards, so why bother. The shopkeeper replied disdainfully. "Unless it's a particularly important offender. However, if you are a prisoner, you will definitely be taken care of, and it will be difficult to escape even in a normal prison...... Ah, guest, what do you ask these questions for?"

While he was talking, someone came down from the upper floor. Eshurufat recognized it as a traveler who had also stayed here, a fat middle-aged man, who seemed to be an envoy of some Chamber of Commerce, who had come to meet Count Cásek. The envoy looked satisfied, walked down briskly, and greeted Ashrufat and the shopkeeper politely. Behind the envoy was a very young girl, disheveled.

Although the girl was pale, her eyes were a little puffy from crying. But these can't hide her beauty as a woman. This is a very beautiful girl. Ashrufat noticed that the girl had obvious marks on her neck and wrists, which appeared to be the result of being shackled for a long time. And on her neck and chest, there were red marks - if he was not mistaken, they were fresh kiss marks.

"Are you satisfied?" asked the envoy.

"Good, it's worth the money. The envoy smiled, "It's just a little problem, if only I could send a passable dress." You see, I have to go to the street now to buy her a dress. ”

"That's a small question, isn't it?" replied the shopkeeper with a smile. Then the two men left the gate one after the other.

"Is this the slave girl......" Ashrufat stared at the girl's back, but the gaze was definitely not envious.

"Guest," the shopkeeper seemed to sense something. "Don't think badly. I'm really doing good deeds. I saved the girl from the danger of death, found joy for the guest, and earned a little hard-earned money for myself. It's a happy outcome for all, and everybody gets the benefits, doesn't it...... What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing. Ashrufat replied. "I'm glad you took care of these two days, in fact I'm going to leave. ”