This world is not only the East, but also the West.
The East and the West are connected by a magic node. Normally, this node is closed, so people in the two worlds hardly know each other's existence.
The Great Zhou Empire was the most powerful existence in the eastern world, while the most powerful kingdom in the western world was the Kingdom of Valaifahan.
To the north of the Ellen Lore continental plate is a wilderness that stretches as far as the eye can see.
At the end of the wasteland was a red swamp, with steaming light red steam floating on it. The wind direction changed slightly, and the rotten smell rushed towards his face. Loris pinched his nose in disgust and screamed: "Damn Lando, here
It is impossible to pass through, not to mention humans and horses, not even a crow can fly through."
Sir Vaquel, who was dressed in black robes, took off his hood, frowned and looked at the endless swamp in front of him.
"Lando said there should be a bridge here, leading to the dark forest and bordering the end of the wasteland."
"Hey, the old guy also said there is a palace here. Am I going to be the king? What should I use for the crown? Is it a goat's skull or a red wicker?"
Loris turned his head away, trying not to look at the red swamp. It was full of half-rotten cattle and sheep bones, and maybe there were human ones. Hey, what gentleman would be kind enough to build a bridge here!
"Let's continue walking north along the swamp." Sir Vaquel turned his horse's head and stepped out first.
"Hey, maybe we will die of thirst here. The steam here can roast a goose alive. In my opinion, we might as well go back to where we came from!"
Loris's sinister tone completely angered Vaquel. He turned around and grabbed Loris by the collar and picked him up like a chicken.
"Listen, if you don't want to turn into a roast goose now, just shut up!"
Loris's face was as pale as paper. He certainly knew the consequences of offending Sir Vaquel, so he could only nod his head at this moment.
"Billy, let's go north along the swamp!"
Vaquel snorted coldly and threw Loris away like a bag of dry oats.
"As you wish, my lord." The attendant responded respectfully.
To be honest, Vaquier has never left the continent of Ellen Lore, let alone the barbaric land beyond the Linman Strait. This is a gathering place for trolls, thieves and low-level alchemists, full of lies and death.
And he is a formally canonized knight who only fights for the honor of the lord. However, honor sometimes has to give way to reality, especially when the entire continent of Ellen Lore is in flames of war. William the Red Lizard sets up an army on Ludi Island, Madman's Mass
He gathered nearly 10,000 heavy armored cavalry. God knows how he recruited so many people. After all, the entire Moss Plateau only has a population of about 100,000. But the most terrifying one is Lucius, known as the Soul Eater. Rumor has it that he
He sacrificed his soul to the devil and gained thousands of orcs. Old King Lore died, leaving behind an only son who was only seven years old. So the princes who regarded the Brand family as the Zhengshuo monarchs all raised their voices.
Raise the flag of rebellion and declare yourself king.
In war, it is inevitable to take sides, even if you are just a knight.
Vaquier smiled bitterly in his heart. Viscount Duby chose to go to Prince Foiaval. Naturally, the entire castle was decorated with the royal flag with a red heart on a black background. As the flag bearer and chief knight of Viscount Duby, he naturally had reason to go on an envoy on behalf of his lord.
South, seeking more powerful allies. Oh, legally speaking, he now represents Prince Foiaval!
However, in his opinion, alliance with the mountain elves is not a wise move. These guys believe in Haoyue as their main god, which is different from the other countries in Ellen Lore. It is simply delusional to try to bribe them with gold coins and silk.
Besides, elves don’t need gold coins or silk!
The wasteland is covered with dark green moss and lichen, and you can't see any living creatures other than that. Sir Vaquel holds the reins in his hand, his brows furrowed. They have left the town of Dorwak for ten days, and the clothes on his body are
The supplies were almost running out. If he could not find the entrance to the dark forest, he would really die of thirst in this wild land. He looked around at his companions. Sobotu was walking listlessly on a maroon pony.
On the right side, his eyelids were heavy and he seemed to be falling asleep on the horse all the time. Loris controlled the horse with one hand and took out the few dry bread left from his pocket with the other hand. He bit into it fiercely, causing a cloud of crumbs. Little Billy, on the other hand,
He was full of curiosity, but it was a pity that he was still a child and did not understand the seriousness of the situation at this moment.
At this moment, a black hawk flew from a distance and landed on Vaquier's shoulder.
"Hey, Gaul, come on, old man, what did you find?"
Vaquier is very proud of his falcon training. Whether it is an enemy or prey, it can always detect it immediately.
The black hawk flapped its wings and took off again. It only circled in the air for a few weeks before heading north.
Waquier shouted: "Follow me guys, maybe we won't have to camp next to the fire tonight!"
Vaquier kicked his spurs, and the black horse neighed and galloped away.
The air was filled with the smell of blood, and the farther north it went, the stronger the smell became. Gaul stopped on a centaur statue and let out a series of whines. Vaquier got off his horse and walked forward.
The centaur statue is thirty feet tall and is made of marble. What surprised Vaquier is that the entire sculpture including the base is carved from a huge stone. Looking around, there is no trace of stacking or splicing.
Traces. He took a deep breath. Seeing such a miracle deep in the wilderness could at least prove one thing - they were not far from the dark forest.
"Gaul, what else did you see? Where are you taking us?"
The black hawk flapped its wings again and soared into the sky, heading north.
Vaquier gritted his teeth and thought, now that the matter has come to this, they have to find out what's going on.
He turned on his horse, and with just a slight click of his spurs, the horse was in pain and ran wildly. Although Loris and others were annoyed by Vaquier's impulsiveness, they had to chase after him.
When they arrived at the dark forest, the sun had already set halfway. In this ancient forest, there are elm trees, poplar trees, tamarisk trees, and hundreds of unspecified tree species that have grown for many years. They serve together with the sun, moon and stars.
Looking at the thousands of creatures in this forest. Vaquier stared at the wooden bridge in front of him, feeling uneasy in his heart. According to Mr. Lando, Viscount Duby's chief bachelor, this forest in the extreme south is under the jurisdiction of the Alpine Elf Kingdom.
Earth. Unlike their clan elves, the Lake Elves, the mountain elves are more willing to cooperate with dwarves, giants and even humans. Their commissions are high but they will never disappoint their employers. However, this kind of creature is very mysterious. It is said that the entire Elan Lore
Only no more than five hundred knights in the mainland have seen their true appearance.
"Sir Vaquier, you don't really plan to enter the forest, do you?" Loris stared at Vaquier with a pale face, his expression almost collapsed: "This is the black forest that has been cursed by magic!"
"Shut up!" Vaquier was really fed up with Loris's noise. He turned his horse's head and roared at the coward: "Don't forget your oath, the oath to the Doubey family!"
"Okay, my oath to the Doubey family seems to have been stuck here in my life. Hehe, why didn't I become a hedge knight?" Although Loris was full of complaints, he had to continue to control the horse and move forward.
, this is completely intimidated by the prestige of Sir Vaquier.
Little Billy was only twelve or thirteen years old and was thin, but he was a competent squire. The little guy did not express any opinions, but waited for Sir Vaquel to dismount. As a squire, obeying the knight's orders is the first priority.
First things first. The road ahead is not easy to walk. The bushes are so low that they not only obstruct the view, but sometimes can even be fatal. Doria, the personal guard of King Kyle, was dragged over when his cloak hit a branch during the fall hunting in the Falcon Valley.
, and was eventually trampled to death by his horse. Therefore, the safest way to move forward in the jungle is to walk.
The old knight Sobotu flipped off the maroon pony in just one leap. As the most prestigious knight in the continent of Ellen Lore, the old guy has too many past events worth showing off. Every St. Giotto's Day
, he would put on the outfit of his youth and go to the pub at the entrance of the village to get drunk. When meeting young people who dreamed of becoming knights, old Soboto would always have a hearty chat over ale. Memory is like a floodgate,
Once opened, the past will pour out in an instant. He will recall that he narrowly defeated the evil spirit mass at the last moment in the competition on Ivar Island, and finally won the glory of golden scales. He will also unforgettable the victory over an enemy in Vernalin's banquet of heroes.
Third, he won the applause of thousands of people. At that time, even the Dragon Knight Black Gold Polka could not hope to get a single point from the admiration of the nobles and ladies.
However, time flies like water, and the past is like wind. Now Sobotuo is just a waning old man. If he were not wearing a pair of iron armor, not many people would think that he could have been a knight.
So when Viscount Dubey sent an envoy to visit the southern border, he decided to try his luck. Hey, if he could reach an alliance with the mountain elves before the war spread across the continent of Ellen Lore, he would definitely be regarded as a hero.
A flock of crows flew over everyone's heads, causing a commotion. Gaul tried to chase these uninvited guests, but was stopped by Sir Vaquel, who circled in the air for a week, and finally landed on his horse, letting out a cry.
After passing the wooden bridge, you will reach the dark forest. It is adjacent to the Lingman Strait. Merchant ships traveling to the East to sell silk and tobacco often pass by. But even the most experienced captain will only sail a few nautical miles away from Black Rock Point.
The sea is passing by in a hurry and will never stop here for a moment. It is said that the trolls here will dress up in human form and lure passing merchant ships to stop. Those crew members who are greedy for the fragrant "ale" on the shore will be drunk by the trolls, and eventually
They will be stripped and skinned to make scarecrows to guard the Black Stone Corner, and their bodies will be pickled into dried meat and left for the newly born babies. If you are lucky, you will be lost if you encounter a thief or a black shop run by an alchemist.
A few gold coins, but at least you can save your life.
Loris took off his leather jacket but still felt stuffy. He glanced at Sir Vaquel and the old man Soboto next to him. Both of them were calm and composed. Even Billy, the kid who was less than half his age, They all forced themselves to "pretend" to be calm.
What a hell! Loris took out the cowhide water bag from his waist, drank it in one gulp, and then threw the water bag into the dense forest like a revenge.
"Hey, if we can't find water tonight, we'll die of thirst here."
Sir Vaquier frowned, but did not say anything this time. To be honest, even he found this weird weather a bit uncomfortable. In the continent of Ellen Lore, spring and autumn follow each other, and autumn and winter alternate. Although summer is better than the other three seasons It's a little long, but generally speaking, it's average. But since arriving in the south, the humid and hot weather has always been there, and sometimes Vaquier thinks that maybe there is no winter here at all.
"How can elves survive in a place like this? I think even the worst horse thieves and alchemists would look down upon it... Didn't the old bishop always say that the origin of all civilization comes from a suitable environment? In my opinion, this place is quite good. Suitable for the slave trade…”
"The Bishop also said that everything unknown comes from the heart. Saint Sylvia is with us." Sir Vaquier glanced at Loris and reminded softly: "Civilization and enlightenment come from people's hearts. Where are people?" Wherever civilization is."
"Damn Saint Sylvia, I am a Pugian, and the Pugians do not believe in your gods." Loris glared at Vaquier with a bitter look, and insisted to himself: "We believe in steel, and war. Ships and Poseidons, acquisition is the truth, Giugage! Maybe next time you go to the Ironstone Islands, sir, I can treat you to an afternoon of amaretto-flavored wine."
"Keep it for yourself, Loris, but please be careful with your words. You are now in the land ruled by the descendants of Allen's ancestors. Please maintain the most basic respect for the gods."
The old knight Soboto, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up, startling Loris.
"This is not the land of the ancestors of Allen. After crossing the Lingman Strait, not a single bit of the land here belongs to the ancestors anymore. Only the stupid Brand family would draw it on the map. ." Loris didn't want to let it go. In his opinion, he was just succumbing to Viscount Duby's castle. If he had the chance, he would definitely buy a ship and hire about a hundred crew members from Ludi Island to do it. Take the big one. Hey, go to the Isa Peninsula, or the East, wherever the hell he wants, as long as it's not in a damn place like Ellen Lore, he can go anywhere.
"Maybe this place does not belong to the ancestors of Allen, but it certainly does not belong to the Ironstone Islands." Sir Vaquier stopped under a banyan tree and said in a deep voice: "If you don't want to die of thirst here before sunrise tomorrow, Maybe the water bladder should be filled."
Loris looked in the direction pointed by Sir Vaquel, and his cloudy eyes immediately shone brightly. Oh, by the blessing of the sea god, there is actually a small pond in this ghost place.
Loris rushed to the pond impatiently, taking off his clothes and throwing them away as he ran. When he reached the shore, he was already naked.
"I need to take a good shower, fuck the water bag!"
Loris jumped deep into the pond and made a huge splash.
"Hey, may the gods forgive him." The old knight Sobotuo shook his head, lowered his head and prayed. In the continent of Ellen Lore, the land of the ancestors, every time a water source is found, no matter how big or small, one must be taken out first.
The ancestors believed that only in this way would the land be blessed by Saint Sylvia.
This chapter has been completed!