Steven stayed at the Gray Wolf Mercenary Group station in Murphy City for another week, mainly waiting for the custom-made giant centipede shell shoulder armor and arm armor. During this week, the mercenary group performed another mission commissioned by the mercenary guild.
, Steven did not participate in this task.
The giant centipede shell killed in Valar Village last time was sold for a very high price. Steven received more than 450 silver francs. Including the bonus from the brown bear hunt in Chesang Town, Steven now has a total of 710 silver francs.
Duoyinlang, this huge sum of money is enough for him to go to the Seren Desert to find and explore ancient ruins!
While waiting this week, he gradually purchased all the equipment needed for the journey and exploration of the ruins.
He went to the weapons workshop that had a discount agreement with the Gray Wolf Mercenary Group and bought arrows, quivers and daggers at discounted prices. He also bought a refined belt containing more than a dozen darts.
The rest of the tents, sleeping mats, cooking utensils, combat clothing and dry food needed for the long journey were also purchased in Murphy City. In addition, he also bought a chestnut horse for transportation and camel loading equipment.
After all the preparations were completed, he set out the next day after getting the shoulder armor and arm armor. Nathan, who had just returned to the station after completing the commissioned task the day before, took other members of the mercenary group to see Steven off.
After a parting exchange, Steven waved goodbye to the mercenaries of the Gray Wolf Mercenary Group standing at the gate of the station.
I will come back to see you! Steven and the members of the mercenary group formed a deep friendship during the battle with the Warcraft, and it was inevitable that he would feel a little reluctant to leave.
Along the wide stone avenue of the new city, Steven rode his horse slowly out of Murphy City. The farm in the suburbs was a prosperous harvest scene, the sun was shining on the earth, and Steven headed towards the goal in his heart, the Seren Desert.
Galloping all the way east...
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Woodland City, the capital of the Principality of Bocks on the north side of the Fernan Mountains, is next to the historic municipal square. In the early morning, the bell tower of the Glorious Church rang the melodious bells. A group of white pigeons were startled by the bells in the square.
hovering and flying in the sky.
People were coming and going in the municipal square. Newsboys were walking through the crowd shouting newspapers and news. Some travelers were wandering around the art stalls, admiring various paintings and asking about prices. A wandering artist was playing cheerful tunes by the fountain pool.
He was surrounded by several people who stopped to admire.
The side door of the Glory Church was opened, and a group of knights rode on horseback to the small street outside. They gathered their reins and lined up in a row, strolling towards the south city gate.
Conrad rode his white horse and led the team to the street. The knights of this team of Holy Light Knights were dressed in uniform silver-gray half-armor. The knight's shield was hung on the side of the horse, and the long sword on the back was inserted into the exquisite
In the scabbard, the queues were neat and heroic, which immediately attracted people from the whole street.
Conard led the knight team slowly out of the city and onto the road leading to the southern part of the Fernan Mountains. The weather was very good in the morning, with patches of white clouds floating in the blue sky, and the continuous Fernan Mountains could be seen in the distance.
rolling blue mountains.
Conard did not hurry up, but waved Roman and Fowler, who were following him, to come closer to him. The two students rode up to him.
Roman first asked: "Teacher, what is the content of that letter? Will our itinerary change?"
Conard replied: "It's an urgent message from Elder Alexander! We have to change our itinerary! Now we need to go to the city of St. Vera in the Principality of Tre, where there is a monastery."
Fowler on the other side asked in confusion: "Teacher, why are we going to the monastery in St. Vera City? Are we not going to the direction of the Principality of Fortis now? Is this related to our mission?"
Conrad sighed and said, "It's indeed related! That's why we need to change our itinerary. There are some coincidences involved!" He paused, feeling that both students were paying attention and thinking about what he just said.
"Has the relevant information about the mission been leaked?" Roman made a highly relevant guess based on just a few words from the teacher.
Conrad smiled with praise in his tone: "Your guess is a bit close! Roman! It's amazing!"
He turned to Fowler and asked: "Fowler! Can you infer anything based on the information above?"
Fowler said: "It should not be a large-scale incident and will not affect the mission we are about to perform!"
Conard nodded and said: "This judgment makes sense! Fowler!"
After praising the two students, he continued: "An ascetic named Martin came from St. Vera's Monastery. He copied the Sutra of St. Ayora in the classic library when he went to Glorious Cathedral to practice more than a year ago! Half a year ago
He returned to the monastery with the scriptures, but not long ago, he disappeared! Also lost with him was the copy of the Holy Ayora scripture!"
After the two students had digested the above information, Conard continued: "Brother Martin disappeared after entering the mountains to practice asceticism. The monastery sent an urgent letter to the presbytery, requesting permission to send a letter from the Cardinal Office of Sorrento in the capital.
The Cavaliers carried out search and rescue. Originally, this urgent letter only needed to go through the process at the Presbytery. After being approved, it would be notified to the Cardinal Affairs Office in Sorrento. Then they would send the Cavaliers into the mountainous area to search. It has nothing to do with us, but
Now this hand-copied Book of Saint Ayora must be recovered and brought back to the Cathedral Presbytery by us!”
After hearing this, Roman already had some speculations in her mind, but she still asked: "Teacher, is this Holy Ayora Sutra relevant to our mission?"
Conard nodded and said: "The last two prophecies and maps of the Holy Book of Ayora are the destination of our mission! The Presbyterian Council will not allow this manuscript to be lost outside! So we will cooperate with Sauron.
Ask the Holy Knights of the Church of Glory to go into the mountain to search for Brother Martin and find the book!"
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At this time, Steven was riding on the road from the Principality of Ferreira to the Principality of Trey. After leaving Murphy City for dozens of kilometers, the concrete road paved outside a small town turned into a dirt road, leaving the final
After a town enters the wilderness, traces of humans become scarce.
The distance between villages and towns in this area has gradually changed from dozens of kilometers near big cities to hundreds of kilometers. Near the villages and towns are farms, and beyond are wilderness. The climate in the southern hemisphere has entered the dry season at this time, and the weather is cool and dry, making it very suitable for travel.
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The wilderness is Steven's hunting ground. Subtropical forests cover both sides of the dirt road. Wild animals can be seen everywhere. As a top hunter, Steven has no worries about delicious food here. Just like in the Blue Swamp, he spends every afternoon
When we were about to camp, we left the road and went hunting in the forest.
He can easily hunt prey every time, and he purchases a lot of spices and cooking oil before setting off, so his every dinner becomes a delicious resort-style barbecue.