The succubus Aphrodite wrapped herself in a fur coat and even wore a thick mask on her face, looking very much like a northern woman.
She stood in the shadow by the wall, pushed Suldak away with disgust, and said with some resentment: "You may not imagine how cold it is in the mountains at this time. What I have to do every day is to ride in the carriage.
Sitting there all day boringly, being unable to get to the next town because of the snow on the road, all the carriages being surrounded and camping in the wilderness, being forced to take a detour because the road ahead is blocked by snow, don’t you experience this?
I may never realize the hardship once and for all. Although I am a succubus, it does not mean that I am not afraid of the cold!"
The magic summoning array on the ground disappeared little by little. Surdak didn't care about Aphrodite's disgusted eyes and pulled the succubus Aphrodite out of the deserted alley.
"Sorry, I thought you would enjoy this trip!" Surdak felt that he should appease Aphrodite.
Aphrodite took off her mask, with a mature and sexy look on her face, and said to Suldak: "The scenery on this journey is quite good, but it's a bit boring to be alone..."
This place is very close to the Garden Plaza Hotel in Helensa City. Aphrodite is very familiar with this place. She even booked a room by herself from the hotel owner, Mrs. Nian Cohen.
Seeing Suldak and Aphrodite walking in side by side, the proprietress Mrs. Cohen said with surprise: "Dak, where did you come from? Why didn't I see Aphrodite when she chose the room yesterday?
you!"
Suldak stepped forward and hugged Mrs. Cohen, and said, "I just entered the city. I made a special trip to take Aphrodite back to the deserted land. She traveled to Bena City a few days ago."
As Suldak and Aphrodite were about to go upstairs, Mrs. Cohen, the proprietress, caught up from behind and asked enthusiastically: "Dak, I cooked some apples, do you want to try them?"
Suldak said quickly: "No, thank you, we have to rush to the airport terminal later."
Then the two of them climbed up the 'Z' shaped staircase to the room with the attic on the top floor. This room was usually empty most of the time. Only when some old customers came, Mrs. Cohen would take out the key to entertain friends.
Back in the room, there was a bottle of golden cider on the table next to the window.
Aphrodite poured two glasses of golden cider, handed one to Surdak, took off her mask and took a sip herself.
Leaning on the sofa in the room, Aphrodite narrowed her eyes and asked Surdak: "The batch of full-cover armors is temporarily stored in the carriage house's warehouse. There are many carriage drivers who want to take this job.
, should we hire them to transport those full-coverage armors to Wall Village?"
"Calculating the time, the war horses we bought in Bena City should also arrive. I plan to wait to go to the airport terminal and transport them back to Wall Village together with these full-cover armors. I guess what we need is not the coachman in the carriage shop.
, but we should find some horse drivers." Surdak sat opposite Aphrodite and asked her: "By the way, do you want to go to Pussy Mountain, where you can see volcanoes and lava?
, it’s just volcanic ash everywhere.”
Aphrodite glanced at Suldak and said directly: "If you have anything to say, just tell me!"
"Well, what I want to say is, Aphrodite, can you stay at Pussy Mountain for me for a while?" Surdak asked carefully. He also knew that his request was a little too much, but he
I've been so busy lately, and even a little overwhelmed.
Aphrodite asked in astonishment: "You want me to live over the Pussy Volcano?"
"Well, I'm just staying for a while." Suldak nodded and said.
"How long?" Aphrodite asked.
Suldak saw the carriages coming and going outside the window downstairs and replied: "About a few weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe four weeks."
Aphrodite waved her hand and said: "There were several volcanoes that billowed with smoke all day near my previous residence. I know how to live there, but you'd better act quickly."
"I will solve the matter over there as soon as possible!" When Suldak said this, he obviously lacked confidence.
In the afternoon, Suldak rushed to the airport terminal in Hailansa City. When he found the administrator at the terminal, he was told that more than thirty ancient Bolai war horses arrived in Hailansa three days ago and are currently being fostered at the airport terminal.
After paying the foster care fee in the stable, Suldak spent two silver coins outside the gate of the airport terminal to hire two coachmen who knew how to herd horses, and asked them to drive the horses to the carriage house.
These more than 30 ancient Bo Lai war horses and full armor will be transported to Wall Village tomorrow.
Aphrodite needs to stay in Hiranza City until Surdak has finished all the matters here. In Hiranza City, the succubus Aphrodite does not have too many scruples. Hiranza Guard Camp
Many knights have met Aphrodite, so she can wander around the city at will as long as she doesn't go to the mage tower.
The beauty of the mountain town in winter is wrapped in ice and snow, and the many seas of pine and cypress trees on the streets maintain their green color. Aphrodite accompanied Suldak to the parade square in front of the city hall.
Leaving her here, Surdak went to the guard camp to report on his duties.
Walking into the familiar guard camp, as soon as he walked through the gate, many guard camp knights took the initiative to say hello to Suldak. Now he can be regarded as the squadron leader in the guard camp and the middle level of the guard camp. Thinking of a year ago, he was just
Just a reserve knight who stepped off the battlefield, Surdak has experienced a lot in just over a year, and now Surdak has become a noble baron.
He walked to the front desk and asked the female receptionist on duty: "Are Captain Karl and Captain Solon here?"
The female receptionist seemed to recognize Suldak's identity and said quickly: "Captain Sauron is out on a mission, and Captain Karl happens to be here today."
Suldak nodded.
He walked along the corridor to the end, walked up some old wooden stairs, and found the lounge of the cheering group. A group of knights from the cheering group were chatting and playing cards in the lounge. When he saw Suldak walking into the room, he quickly greeted him to play cards with him.
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Surdak pointed to the room inside and asked the knights outside: "Is Karl in there?"
After receiving a positive reply, Suldak came to the door and knocked.
"Come in!" A steady voice came from behind the door.
Suldak pushed open the wooden door. Karl was sitting on the chair in front of his desk sorting out a document. When he looked up, he found Suldak standing at the door. He happily invited him in and asked: "Dak, what are you doing?"
Why are you here? I thought I would be in the deserted land all winter."
Suldak and Karl hugged, sat on the chair opposite the desk, and said to Karl: "I'm here to receive the next quarter's distribution of supplies and funds. Captain Sauron is not there?"
Although the Deserted Land Security Squadron of the Deserted Land Guard Camp has not yet recruited anyone, Surdak needs to receive all the materials and funds allocated for this quarter.
Karl poured a cup of tea for Suldak, reached out and patted his shoulder and said: "Captain Sauron rushes to Bena City. There seems to be another task at the military headquarters that requires the cooperation of the entire province's guard battalions.
, Viscount Emmett is in charge of the daily affairs of the Helensa Guard Camp these days, I will take you to him, how is the formation of the Knight Squadron of your Guard Camp there? "
When asked by Karl, Suldak realized that he not only had to form a militia battalion and a private cavalry battalion, but also a security battalion and security squadron. He said with some distress: "Apart from the fact that the knights have not been gathered yet, the main thing is
It’s hard to buy war horses. I went to the horse market in Bena City a few days ago, and they weren’t even available there!”
Karl did not expect that Suldak would say this. He hesitated and said with some uncertainty: "The security squadron of the guard camp will help you solve the problem. You might as well go to see Viscount Emmett later and go with him."
Let him mention it."
Surdak looked at Karl with wide eyes and said with some excitement: "Can the guard camp come forward to deal with the war horses?"
Karl nodded and said: "A guard battalion squadron only needs sixty war horses. I think the Hilanza Logistics and Military Department should be able to get them."
…
Viscount Emmett looked at the playfully smiling Karl and the upright Suldak across the table, and said with some helplessness: "You need to submit an application in writing. There have been frequent wars in the Green Empire recently, so the war horse strategy
It’s difficult to apply for supplies. You have to wait in line to get the quota, and you don’t know how long it will take to get sixty war horses.”
It's really not as simple as Karl said, Suldak thought to himself.
Karl was about to ask, but Viscount Emmet waved his hand and blocked the words in his throat. Viscount Emmet said to Suldak again: "Even if you don't come from the deserted land this time, this notice will still be there."
It will be delivered to you soon. The guard camp has arranged all the knight quotas for the security squadron. However, the snow in the mountains here is too heavy, so it has not been handed over to you. I have a list here. You
You can take it and have a look."
With that said, Viscount Emmett handed a piece of parchment with names written all over it in the drawer to Suldak.
Suldak took it in his hand and looked at the information on the list carefully. Unexpectedly, the guard camp still forced some young knights to come to him. Suldak said to Viscount Emmett: "Everyone
Are they young people who graduated from the Knight Academy?"
Viscount Emmett corrected him with a serious face: "They are all young people with knight status. If you want to join the guard camp, you must have knight status."
Seeing Suldak sitting there with his head bowed and silent, Karl stepped on Suldak under the table and winked at him. Suldak could only hold his nose and said: "Okay, you can tell me this."
It’s up to you.”
Although he was dissatisfied with the arrangements at the guard camp, after seeing Karl's hint, Suldak could only bite the bullet and agree.
Seeing that Surdak agreed even though he was reluctant, Viscount Emmett's face brightened slightly, and then he knocked on the table with his hand and said to Surdak: "These young knights are not all without good, at least they are
They all have their own war horses!"
Then he whispered: "Originally, considering the harsh environment of the deserted land, no one might be willing to go there to eat sand, but now all the major legions are on the plane battlefield, and it is not very safe there. Compared to the plane battlefield
, these people prefer to chew sand in a deserted land. This group of young knights have few choices after graduation this year. More than 60 places were suddenly available in the guard camp, and almost all of them were divided up by those in the House of Representatives.
Now the Hellanza House of Representatives has officially issued a written notice, requiring the guard camp to strictly implement the guard camp recruitment standards..."
After saying that, Viscount Emmett also showed a look of helplessness.
Surdak did not expect this to be the case, and quickly stood up and said: "I completely obey the arrangements of the security battalion. Can I lead them to the Deserted Land Security Squadron this time?"
Viscount Emmet waved his hand for him to sit down, and then said: "Of course, Sauron and I once proposed in the House of Representatives meeting that the security in the Desolate Land is not very good. But those members think that the security in the Desolate Land is even
No matter how bad it is, it's still better than the Warsaw plane! So Sauron and I have been asking Karl to persuade you recently, and it's certainly best if you can figure it out now."
Suldak nodded, with a faint smile on his lips, and said to Viscount Emmet: "Captain Emmet, bandits from the desert have appeared frequently in the deserted land recently. I am in urgent need of manpower to maintain security there.
,When can these young knights go to Wall Village?"
Viscount Emmett lowered his head and thought about it, and said: "In three days, I will ask Karl to personally send the people to Wall Village!"
Karl was a little dumbfounded and muttered something quietly where Viscount Emmett couldn't see him.
Leaving Viscount Emmett's room, Karl grabbed Suldak by the collar, pushed him into the corner of the corridor, and asked angrily: "Why is the matter so urgent? Why can't we stay in Helensa for a few more days?
Should I send these graduates to you on a special trip?"
Surdak slapped Karl's hand away and said to him: "Recently, desert bandits have been looting the natural villages in the northwest in the deserted land. This time I came to Hellanza City to hire a group of mercenaries from the mercenary union.
It is best to hire an eagle eye with 'earth vision'."
Karl stared at Suldak dumbfounded and said: "Well? Do you know how much it costs to hire a mercenary group? Do you know what an 'Earth Vision' Eagle Eye represents? That Brimstone of yours
How much money can you make from the mine to allow you to spend it so unscrupulously?"
The two of them did not stay on the third floor of the guard camp and walked down the wooden stairs.
Suldak asked Karl: "Do you have any connections with the mercenary union? I need to hire a professional mercenary group, but I don't need some showboating!"
"Of course, let's go, I'll take you there and prepare your gold coins, but I'm not sure whether I can hire Hawkeye!" Karl reminded Suldak.
The mercenary union was not too far from the guard camp. Neither of them rode horses. They walked west along the road in front of the city hall and passed the House of Representatives. They walked around the intersection in front and saw the mercenary union facing the street. At this time, the mercenary union
The door of the union is open, and there are many mercenaries of various professions sitting on the steps.