"Everyone is ready!"
The loud sound of bugles echoed over the Falon Plains some time later, wandering back and forth around the endless Falon Mountains in the distance. The huge team belonging to this investigation team was also accompanied by the imperial soldiers from all walks of life.
Gradually spread out and slowly stopped among the emerald green of this grassland. The invisible wind then covered the top of this crowded grassland, covering all the noise from the large number of people and horses, and the flags followed.
With the appearance of vague troops and personnel, they stretched out in front of the teams of horses and horses that quickly quieted down: "Stop! You guys"
"But the troops of the Principality of Elnifea?"
The round table pattern of intertwined blue and white shone on the flag. The large number of figures blocking the front slowly separated into two long white dragons. A general riding on a horse then walked out and countless soldiers of the principality were waiting.
At the same time, they pressed down all the weapons they had just raised: "I am Dusk, the general of the Principality of Elnifia, and I am here to greet you in the name of the Principality's Parliament."
"Please allow me, on behalf of the principality, to welcome everyone from the Fleur Empire Investigation Team." He retracted the long sword in his hand to his waist, then put one hand on his chest and saluted forward: "If you don't mind, could you
Shall we guide the way to the principality?"
"We can still agree with this rule."
Slowly opening the door curtain in front of her, Princess Lena, who was dressed in the imperial royal dress, also walked to the front of the rose-colored carriage with the support of the maids: "As the representative of the Fleur Empire Investigation Team, I will
We will try our best to use peaceful methods and attitudes to resolve the minor conflicts that have arisen between the two countries. We have truly felt the welcome and courtesy of His Majesty the General."
"But our security is still being tested."
Amid the sound of swords being unsheathed, the princess's serious voice sounded again from the center of the imperial convoy on the grassland: "Three days have passed since we set out from the imperial capital, but we have already
Along the way, we encountered three attacks and several unknown harassments of varying sizes.”
"We have no intention of blaming these harassments and attacks on Your Excellency and the Principality, but we are still maintaining the due vigilance posture." She stretched out her hand to stop General Dusk in the distance who was just about to speak, and her golden long hair
The hair was constantly fluttering in the wind of the grassland: "We are grateful for the friendly attitude shown by the principality, but as the leader of the investigation team, please forgive me that I cannot easily accept your protection.
.”
"So...that would be a great pity."
Shaking his head slightly, Dusk, who was located in the center of the principality side, then waved away the principality troops behind him scattered all over the east of the grassland: "Since you and your investigation team will not accept our protection, then we can only
The road will be temporarily opened to you."
"Let's meet at Fars Fortress."
The rumbling sound of horse hooves was accompanied by the rapid turning of the cavalry troops and they quickly separated towards both sides of the grassland. Accompanied by these were the principality flags that gradually disappeared from people's sight. Some of the flags were also the first to separate.
The north and south directions of this grassland quickly melted into the verdant green grass like snowflakes facing the summer. Feeling the tranquility restored in the air, Xueling Huanbing, who was standing in front of the carriage, then
Slowly closing her eyes, she looked around for a while and then gave up the idea of continuing to observe. At the same time, she pressed Duan Qing's head back again: "The patient will go back to rest, don't do it."
Always looking around."
"I'm not the only patient." Duan Qing's helpless voice came from the car behind her: "And...it doesn't look like this matter will end so easily, right?"
"That's right, the soldiers of the empire have already set off." Without turning back following Duan Qing's voice, Xue Ling Huanbing secretly looked at the left and right sides of the convoy: "No matter whether the people of the principality have any malicious intentions or not, His Highness will
Arrange for immediate precautions."
"The actions of these principalities who did not continue to persist, but also did not retreat, are indeed very suspicious." Duan Qing's voice replied in the carriage: "But logically speaking, the principality of Ernifia should have no reason to attack us now.
That's right, the news of the investigation team's mission has been exposed many days ago, and the principality should have already received the news..."
"They have no motive to undermine the peaceful resolution of the problem."
Lying down in front of Enyu Ninglan's knees in the carriage, Duan Qing looked helplessly at the ceiling of the carriage. The slow shaking feeling was accompanied by the sound of countless horse hooves and footsteps passing back and forth, and together with the motorcade, they moved forward little by little.
Moving: "Unless His Royal Highness is really assassinated by them, they also have enough capital and confidence to clamor for the Frey Empire... The possibility of this is really low."
"Reporting to your Excellency, no suspicious movement has been found." A solemn voice then sounded in Duan Qing's ears. It was the voice of the captain of the first team of the Iwakuma Army who had heard it once before and appeared here again: "
Lord Lot has dispersed the reconnaissance force, and the intelligence from the front line will be sent back as soon as possible."
"Thank you for your help." Xue Ling Huan Bing's voice came from the driver's seat in front: "I haven't asked for your surname yet. How do you address me?"
"Your Majesty, I don't want to be anything like that. I'm just an ordinary cavalry captain." The voice then replied in a moderate tone: "I am Adams, Adams Bablon, please call me Adams."
"So... Captain Adams." The voice paused slightly for a moment, and Xueling Huanbing's questioning voice once again sounded in Duan Qing's ears: "I wonder if you and your Iwakuma Army have discovered any suspicious traces.
Can you report it to me in advance for our adventure group’s reference?”
"...You really have a tough attitude."
A slight wry smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and Duan Qing's voice echoed in the center of this small carriage: "It was just an ordinary Imperial team temporarily sent to help us, but she was used so unceremoniously.
Already."
"Miss Lingbing was born with the temperament of a leader. Ninglan sometimes feels scared in her heart." Ninglan, who carefully treated Duan Qing's wounds and was responsible for taking care of him, then replied with a chuckle.
: "Since these imperial soldiers have not expressed any obvious disgust or opposition, then just follow Miss Lingbing's wishes and deal with it."
"It's just the glory of the empire and the quality of the imperial army that matter." Duan Qing commented unceremoniously: "According to the current situation we have learned before, even Her Highness Reina and the imperial nobles believed our words.
, Ordinary imperial soldiers should not easily recognize our noble status, they are just following orders."
"Our status in this convoy will not change with the arrival of the principality." He lay back in the carriage again, using his torn cloth robe to radiate the huge heat brought by the scorching summer:
"I can only hope that the people of the principality can play a little role of their own, otherwise"
"Brother Duan!"
A floating magical buzz suddenly came from the front, accompanied by the crisp sound of a red-haired girl suddenly lighting up behind the carriage. The figure belonging to Qian Zhihe then brought her white robe spread out in the air.
And covering the window of the carriage, she also showed her excited smiling face in front of Duan Qing: "I found it...ahhhhhhh!"
"You, what are you doing!" She pointed at the half-naked Duan Qing inside the small window and the knees of Enyu Ninglan who was pillowed under his head, and her voice became much trembling as she shouted: "
You, you, you actually"
"Please don't make any noise." Amidst the sounds of horses' hooves suddenly approaching from all around, Ninglan's gentle tone first appeared above Duan Qing who was smiling bitterly: "Sir, he is recovering from his injuries, and the weather is extremely hot. If you don't dry it out,
, which is very detrimental to the healing of the wound."
"...Yes, is that so?" Looking around at the wary eyes of the other imperial soldiers who rushed over after hearing the sound, Qian Zhihe's expression then became embarrassed: "Ah hahaha, that, that...
...Sorry, I was too, too impulsive..."
"what have you found?"
Looking up at Xue Ling Huan Bing's cold eyes after pushing open the compartment door, Duan Qing hurriedly restrained his helpless expression: "Why do you look so happy?"
"I found traces of that person!"
Still floating by the window outside the carriage, ignoring the appearance of Xueling Huanbing, Qianzhihe excitedly pointed towards the distance of the slowly advancing carriage: "That's the meteorite! I found his
There are traces of magic! He must have just passed through this plain recently, and he shouldn't have gone far yet!"
"Oh, that's really good news."
He said these words expressionlessly, and Xue Ling Huan Bing, who looked back at the carriage, narrowed his eyes: "Then go find your fugitive and stop harassing us."
"Say, what are you talking about?" Qian Zhihe's little face immediately showed an unhappy look: "Even if I want to chase him, I have to continue to confirm the detailed direction of the magic traces, not to mention his current purpose.
I don’t know, what if I want to attack this convoy?”
"That doesn't require you to take care of it, unless you have evidence to prove that he is hiding in the convoy." Xue Ling Huanbing shook his head in a low voice: "Look at how you have been busy in the convoy these days.
... Could it be that you have been pretending to search, but actually you are fishing and exposing the Internet cafe?"
"Whether I have made any effort to find the fugitive or not, I don't need you to judge." Qianzhihe's expression also turned cold: "Based on the appearance of your current adventure group, you all together don't even look like me.
Your strength is even more outstanding. If you really are unable to protect Mr. Duan... Linyuan Duanshui, then you might as well hand him over to our Mages Council as soon as possible and then return home as soon as possible."
"……What did you say?"
"What, what are you doing, do you have any objections? I'm not a member of Qingling yet. If you have the guts, just accept me into your group and then tell me what to do?"
"Someone is approaching!"
A loud warning sound then sounded around the end of the convoy, interrupting the two women's almost fight. Several imperial cavalry surrounding the convoy also passed through with the sound of howling wind.
On both sides of the carriage, people on both sides of the carriage warned others with unconcealable anxious voices: "Be alert! Prepare to fight!"
"No way? Are you really from the principality?"
When the sound of swords being unsheathed suddenly sounded all around, Duan Qing hurriedly turned his gaze forward and said in amazement: "They really dare to take action?"
"They are indeed from the Principality." Looking at the approaching figures for a moment, Xue Ling Huanbing's next words showed signs of relaxation: "But they are not soldiers from the Principality."
"Looks like an adventurer from the principality."
The trampling of horse hooves and the undulation of grass once again spread throughout the depths of the green grassland, but this time there was a bit more of a chaotic sound of footsteps. Player teams and guilds with various adventure group logos also appeared.
As these irregular sounds approached, they came to Duan Qing and others with armors and armors of different colors. They stretched out their hands to stop the motley team from a safe distance. The leader, a bearded man,
Then he looked at the imperial convoy in front of him and nodded his head. The unconcerned expression was soon replaced by a burst of hearty laughter, and he walked towards Duan Qing's position with countless attracted eyes.
: "Hahahahaha! How brave you are to refuse Dusk's invitation."
"The one who refused the invitation was Princess Lena in front of me, not little people like us who can't influence the decision." Xue Ling Huan Bing, who forcibly cheered up her cold spirit, stood up and gestured towards the front of the motorcade:
"If you're looking for trouble or provocation, you've come to the wrong person."
"No, no, no, we are not here to cause trouble." He waved his hands and the bearded man who gradually approached single-handedly shook the short cloth draped over his face: "We are from the principality.
One of the adventure groups entrusted to help them conduct this diplomatic activity. I heard that your country’s investigation team just declined the helping hand extended by our general, so I came here to take a look."
"If you can't trust the group of principality soldiers behind us, then can you trust us a little bit?"
He stopped laughing and pointed towards the depths of the grassland behind him: "I am Duan Shanyue, the representative of the Jianghu Adventure Group for this operation."
"I hope you can also send adventurer representatives from your investigation team to have a good discussion with us."
This chapter has been completed!