Amid the light-hearted chatting and laughter of Gallo and others, the fate of the baker's family of three was finally decided without any surprises.
"You three, come with me first. I will find someone to help you move the logs that belong to your family in a moment."
The old city lord coughed twice, turned around and asked: "Kantin, how much burning wood do you have at home? Is it enough?"
"Enough," Cantin replied softly, "and six logs and some scrap wood."
"Then, let's give them two first."
The old city lord said quietly: "The snow season is over in a week. For a smaller house, burning two logs a week should be enough. If you bring the logs, you don't have to worry about not being accepted by others.
Bar."
"But the food..."
The baker protested softly, his face turning a little pale.
"Isn't it enough wood for you? You've been staying at Candin's house for a week, so you have to leave something for them, right?"
The old city lord interrupted him directly: "If there is not enough food by then, let's talk. Our hunters here are all good young men. When the snow season is over and the monsters come out, we will ensure that all of you don't starve to death."
"...Okay. It's up to you."
In the end, under the increasingly ugly look on the old city lord's face, the baker reluctantly agreed.
When the baker went to inform his family to pack things, the old city lord turned to Kandin and showed a gentle and kind smile.
"Little Kandin..."
"Teacher, what are your orders?"
Kandin lowered his head and asked respectfully.
The old city lord was once a good friend of his father. He watched him grow up and was the teacher who taught Kandin the ax throwing technique.
Although Kanding's hunting skills have long surpassed that of the old city lord, Kanding has never forgotten the relationship between teacher and student, nor has he forgotten his identity.
He always had a feeling of respect for the old city lord. The old city lord also had a special feeling for this good boy with outstanding talent and respect for his teachers.
Thinking so, the old city lord sighed deeply.
"These warriors who are attacking the White Tower will stay here for the night. I estimate that they will have to stay here for a week. You have to keep an eye on Peter. Don't let him cause any trouble if he drinks too much."
He took Kandin's hand and lowered his voice: "Of course, if the old cripple is bullied, don't be too tolerant. After all, Peter is also your guest, and you have the position to protect him."
"I understand, teacher," Kanding nodded and asked in a deep voice. "How many people live here with me?"
"It was originally planned to be five... don't worry, I also know that this is too much. The children don't count. This is equivalent to asking you two for five, even if I let that smooth-talking guy give me all the food
If you stay, you won't be able to survive."
The old city lord pondered for a moment, and then asked: "Kantin, didn't you just say you encountered an avalanche? Where are the three children I asked you to watch?"
"...Sorry, my fault."
Kandin was silent for a long time, and then said softly. His frowning eyes were full of guilt.
Instead, the old city lord's eyes lit up: "No. Kanding... isn't this just right? Now for those three children... we can just transfer these warriors to their homes and let these people who master the magic teach them.
It’s also a good choice for family members.”
"...But it would be too unfair to them."
"It happens every year, and this winter is not the only one where people die."
The old city owner sighed: "Our survival rate here is already very high. What more can they ask for? So, it's decided... How many people can your family support at most? If one person feeds two people,
If it counts."
"Four, maybe."
Kandin replied without hesitation.
"Then I will leave you three. I will take away the remaining eight."
The old city lord also replied without hesitation: "You are the guardian of Sodom. If you don't have enough to eat, you are irresponsible to the people of Sodom."
"...I understand. Teacher."
Kandin was silent for a while, and then answered seriously.
The old city lord nodded happily.
It happened that the baker's family of three also came out of the guest room with their luggage. The old city lord glanced at them, then walked back to the crowd behind him and communicated with a tall and fat mountain knight. Then he pulled him away.
Then three young people came to Kandin: "I will take them away first. I will leave these three children to you."
"Leave it to me."
Kandin nodded seriously.
As the cold wind carrying heavy snow rushed in when the door was opened for the second time, part of the heat that had been preserved in the Kanding family was lost again. Now, standing in the front hall, you can feel a slight chill.
"Come upstairs with me first. Three guests."
Honor turned around and whispered to the three Templar knights.
And Kanding just followed the three guests, silently looking at the three people who were going to stay at his home for a week.
Always walking in front is a blond Titan, who is the Templar Knight of Tire. Unlike those sissies from the Titan Empire, this boy's body looks quite strong, at least he is wearing half armor and does not give anyone any
Awkward feeling.
The other one who is quite conspicuous is a girl wearing silver light armor with loose green hair. Her holy emblem is that of the goddess of life, but Kandin always feels that she doesn't look like a Templar even if she is wearing armor.
, but more like a priest.
Although she is quite beautiful, Kanding just feels that she is not as pleasing to the eye as the little brother who saved him before...
And walking at the back was a very short, sleepy-eyed little boy who looked quite lethargic.
Contrary to his appearance, it was this man who gave Kandin the greatest sense of threat. Therefore, even if Kandin did not recognize the Holy Emblem on this little boy, Kandin did not dare to underestimate him at all.
Moreover, he wore a strange robe with a snakeskin texture and no armor - this was quite unbelievable for the Templars.
After all, at least 40% of the Templars' strength lies in their armor.
As Templars, their divine grace is naturally much less than that of priests. Except for the unique halo ability and a few postures that require divine grace, the remaining divine spells can only be released through these blessed armors. This is also
The reason why they don't take off their armor when trekking in the snow is that they might not survive if they take off their armor.
"I will take you to get to know the other guests first, and then I will take you to your room. Also, please pay attention to the meal time..."
While walking in front, Honor slowly introduced the situation here to them.
The three Templars responded to her with polite but cold responses, but Honor did not look angry at all.
Rather, it is better this way.
Kandin nodded with satisfaction and began to silently plan the distribution of food.
In fact, the old city lord's previous guess was correct. When Kanding said that he could support four people, he was actually showing off.
Because the Kanding family does not have that much food.
Whether it is the guests assigned to him by the teacher, Master Peter, or the distinguished guests who saved him once, they are all people who must not be treated badly. The same goes for Honor and Lim.
However, if you take out your own portion and slightly reduce the portion of other people's food, you can still make two portions of food.
Kandin originally planned not to eat until he fully recovered, but until the end of the snow season, hungry monsters began to come out to look for food, and then hunt monsters for a full meal.
As the top hunter, Kandin, the son of Loda Khan, has the characteristics of "endurance of hunger" and "power of the wild". The former allows him to go without food and water for twice as long as ordinary people, while the latter allows him to
Even when hungry and disabled, it can still exert some of its combat effectiveness.
But the teacher's last words made Kanding wake up.
That's right. I am the guardian of Sodom. If something goes wrong with me, who can protect my hometown if Sodom is plagued by wolves again?
Kandin is the only gold-level warrior in the entire Sodom. Not counting Kandin, the second most powerful hunter in Sodom has just entered the silver level. Searching the entire Sodom, the third silver-level hunter cannot be found.
Human beings above the level.
Even if the winter wolf can only be regarded as a black iron-level monster in addition to being cold-resistant, in this kind of weather, a silver-level hunter cannot exert his silver-level strength. Once the wolf king realizes that he is in a bad state, he will
It would be bad if Sodom took revenge.
"Oh? What did I see? Oh, Kandin, aren't these three puppies!"
...too bad!
At this time, a drunken voice came from the stairs, making Kanding's scalp numb and he stopped thinking for an instant.
That was Old Peter's voice. As winter dwarves, their special culture makes their beliefs fundamentally different from those of most humans.
Kandin didn't even know what gods he believed in. If old Peter hadn't saved a priest from Loda Khan, he would never have been accepted by the people of Sodom.
"Please be respectful!"
The girl pulled hard on the young man in front of her who almost rushed out, and shouted in a rude voice.
"Hey, you little girl... tell me, what did old Peter say wrong?"
An old dwarf with gray hair and a strong smell of alcohol slurred around his mouth and said incoherently: "The first time the puppy bit into a piece of raw meat with bloodshot eyes, did you think he was an old dog that can hunt pigeons?"
Is this what the master taught you?"
Suddenly, the atmosphere became completely tense. The girl let go of her hand with an ugly face, but Kandin's body was still tense subconsciously.
"You old dog can't speak human language, can you?"
The Templar Knight of Tyre was already laughing angrily, and with his backhand he drew out the gleaming long sword on his back: "Then let me see, is it your words or my sword that are stronger!"
He was only halfway through his words when he rushed out without any warning. At that moment, Kandin didn't stop him, and by the time he reacted, it was already too late.
Charge and sword force. The holy blade unfolded at the same time. The thick blade rubbed the air, and the golden flame gradually ignited. The young man raised the long sword in his hand high and slashed it towards the old dwarf's face! (To be continued.)