When you meet passers-by on the official road, it is not a dangerous move to invite them over for a chat.
Ronald probably understood what the other person was thinking.
So he smiled back and led Costat into the camp.
The attitude of the businessmen seems to be more than superficial enthusiasm.
After the two Ronalds entered the camp, they were immediately invited to sit with everyone and share the dinner prepared by the merchants.
The dark night gradually covers the sky.
Just chatting with these businessmen before and after the meal, time flew by very quickly.
And by coincidence, the destination of these businessmen was the same as Ronald's.
They also plan to go to the capital of the [Nine Rings Secret Society].
However, walking along the official road, you will pass by two cities, and you will arrive there after several goods transactions.
Just like that, night came completely.
The businessmen returned to their carriages to rest, and before taking a rest, one of them sent an invitation to Ronald and the other two:
"You two, it's getting so late, and it's still in the wilderness."
"I think it's not convenient for you two. Why don't you just rest with us?"
Ronald naturally had no reason to refuse and immediately nodded:
"In that case, I'll excuse you."
This is just a temporary camp, and the merchants naturally sleep on the carriages.
The man who took care of Ronald and the others was obviously very attentive and even hung a white cloth in the car before saying good night:
"Because of the circumstances, this is the only kind of hospitality I can offer."
Ronald immediately replied:
"Don't say that. We should be grateful for receiving such hospitality."
"..."
As time passed, snoring gradually began to sound in the convoy camp.
After a day of traveling, these ordinary businessmen naturally fall asleep quickly to recover from physical and mental fatigue.
But Ronald and Catalina are different.
Their own energy is enough to support high-intensity activities for several days, and their usual sleep comes more from habits and enjoyment of life.
The environment of the carriage is obviously not very comfortable.
So when the businessman next to them fell asleep, they quietly left the carriage and sat next to the still burning bonfire.
The person responsible for keeping watch during this period noticed the two of them and immediately asked:
"You two, it's getting late, why don't you take a rest?"
Ronald shook his head slightly:
"Both of us are actually magicians, so we are in good spirits."
"Ah, so that's it." The businessman who was watching the night reacted slightly in surprise, but not too fiercely. "But to say the same, if it weren't for the spell caster, ordinary people would rarely dare to stay in the wild so late.
walk."
Speaking of this, the night watchman seemed to remember something and shook his head with a chuckle:
"Even in a place like this..."
Hearing the unfinished meaning in the other party's words, Ronald did not ask further questions.
Instead, he opened his mouth and introduced himself in more detail:
"Sir, actually the two of us have just entered this country. Even after just a few days of experience, we can still find that the people here are much friendlier than outside."
The businessman laughed immediately:
"is not that right?"
"Although this place has just been established as a country, compared to the places in the north where wars are fought every day, it can be called a paradise."
Seeing that the businessman was in a good mood, Ronald continued to advance the topic:
"Then sir, can you introduce us to the situation here?"
"Of course." The businessman replied decisively, "I just want to find something to do for myself, not to mention telling stories to a big shot like you!"
After the words fell, the businessman began to tell his own experience.
Because they are merchants who transport goods around and sell them, their observation of society is more detailed and sensitive. But people like this have quite honestly recognized the rule of the "Nine Precepts Secret Society".
According to the businessman, in the territory of the [Nine Precepts Secret Society], everyone has a clear hierarchy and strict laws. The rich and powerful enjoy life, and the lowest class will not be unable to get a bite of food.
Compared with other countries of this era, it would be modest to say that the country was governed by saints.
In particular, Ronald also activated the detection spell of "Divine Comedy - Inferno". So he knew that the businessman in front of him did not speak like this out of fear or awe, but really thought so.
[Grader] Before the fleet set off, its judgment on the [Nine Rings Secret Society] seemed completely inaccurate.
Claudia is still preparing her strength in the north at this moment...
It is probably no longer possible to conquer this new country in one fell swoop.
…
The sky tonight is cloudless and fine.
The businessman recounted his experiences little by little, and the time gradually came to the second half of the night - the time for the shift change of the night watch.
So the businessman naturally stopped talking.
"You two, it was a pleasant conversation tonight. But now it's shift change time. No matter how reluctant we are, we should say goodbye."
Ronald had considerable respect for the businessman who provided so much information.
So he took the initiative to stand up and send the other person away from the bonfire.
"It's us who disturbed you, please go and have a rest."
"..."
The businessman who changed the next shift had just woken up and was obviously less energetic than the previous one.
Ronald briefly chatted with him for a few words, not intending to consume the other person's energy any further, so he fell silent, just sitting there and staring at the bonfire in front of him.
——[Nine Rings Secret Meeting] What exactly do you want to do?
Judging from the tendencies of the past barrier mountain period, the organization [Nine Precepts Secret Society] has obvious contempt and disdain for ordinary people. It can be said that it is radical to the point of exaggeration.
And this kind of thing is completely inconsistent with what I see and hear now.
Ronald didn't think this was something that could deceive him. After all, in addition to the merchant's story, he also saw the scenes in the city.
Things in ordinary life are the hardest to fake.
So this is most likely the current status of the [Nine Rings Secret Society].
Then the problem comes.
Under what factors could something that is rooted in the creed of an organization undergo such earth-shaking changes?
Could it be that together, it is just like what the great demon Ramo said during the period of [Harmono]?
Can just one new talent suddenly emerge and change everyone's minds and lead the organization in a completely different direction?
"How is this possible..."
Ronald murmured softly, then smiled and shook his head.
He did not deny that such a person existed, but how could such a miracle be achieved in just one year.
It seems that I want to clarify the situation.
We can only continue to work down-to-earth and discover with our own eyes what is going on in this land.
At this time, Ronald raised his head and shifted his gaze from the burning bonfire to the sky.
The starry sky there is dazzling.
It was as if giants full of wisdom were quietly watching everything on the earth.