Indeed, the master craftsman Beru was right, Tony Geer is not rich in crystal mines.
When forging the White Lion Armor, you need to imprint the Holy Pattern of Wind into the main joints and chest plate of the armor to reduce the weight of the entire armor and improve dexterity. Eruin craftsmen usually use amethyst to complete this step.
, or citrine instead. Both of these crystals are extremely pure magic crystals - and are one of the main materials commonly used by witches and star seers in crystal balls - in Warnd, light amethyst is also called the moon.
Quartz is a type of calcite. This kind of crystal is abundant in the eastern parts of Golan-Elsen, Anlek and Viero, and Jeandener. They grow densely in caves formed by water-eroded landforms between mountainous hills.
——But Tonigel does not include such natural conditions.
Even for Brando, Tonigel is an unfamiliar territory.
The suspension bridge creaked and creaked, and the chain connecting the suspension bridge and the city gate rubbed against the square bricks, making a harsh sound. A ray of light came in from behind the suspension bridge and was imprinted on the brick wall on one side of the dark doorway. Cloth
Lando sat motionless on the horse, his light brown eyes reflecting the light that was gradually becoming dazzling behind the darkness - he pursed his lips and watched quietly as the suspension bridge slowly lowered, the bridge deck and the
The gaps between the city gates were getting bigger and bigger. More and more light was pouring in from behind the gaps, making his eyes bright.
Behind him was the main street of Fir City. Apart from his short speech to the surviving mercenaries and the citizens in the city in the early morning after the hard battle that night, this was the first time he observed the city from the perspective of a lord - belonging to
His own city, at least for the time being, can be said to be so. The Barony of Fir is located south of Tonigel, and is the land directly under the jurisdiction of Grudin. There are actually only four main population gathering areas - Fir City and the mining town of Schaf.
Rund, Grays Ferry and Grays Harbor to the east have a population of about 80,000, of which about 30,000 live in Fircastle and its surrounding areas. Of course, there are also many population settlements such as Green Village.
It was not included in the statistics, but Brando guessed that the total population here would not exceed 100,000.
However, this is the most densely populated area in Toniguel, and there are about 300,000 people living in Toniguel as a whole.
The total area of Tonigel is about 170 knight territories. The area directly under Grudin's jurisdiction is certainly not the only noble territory here. His retainers occupy most of the territory. Brando knows that Grudin has
The two biggest confidants, Lord Mintai and Lord Pallas, among them, Lord Pallas himself is a knight, with about the strength of Silver, and controls the only regular army in the area. Brando knows
This guy has a nickname called "The Gentle Knight" Sharrouf, and he is said to be lenient because compared to the always brutal nobles in this place, Sharrouf himself is actually a strict and old-fashioned knight.
Brando knows that the only reason why people can get along well with Grudin and be entrusted with important tasks is because the other party has always had an almost stubborn loyalty to Grudin.
Therefore, the first thing he has to face next may be the armies of these two Lords. These people are the pathfinders for Earl Denel. Only by letting them learn a lesson can the man who hides behind the scenes and refuses to show up
The Earl, who was pregnant, became more and more cautious.
Therefore, their first goal is to make these Grudin's retainers fear themselves in the next battle.
The suspension bridge door was being lowered creakingly, and after a white light, Brando's vision was first reflected in the blue sky. He raised his head and looked at the day - from Fir Castle to the northernmost Patton Wilderness, Cape
The flat Tonigel plain between the Gorge and the Grahal Mountains shares such bright weather. This is the best day before the Denel region enters winter. The plains shine with golden luster, but the autumn twilight
After harvesting, the temperature will drop quickly.
Therefore, the nobles in the north are preparing for the war intensively, striving to launch the offensive before winter. If it is postponed, the war will last until the spring of the next year. Neither Queen Anna nor Gluck want to see this.
The result. Especially in the Yanirasu area, the Eruin royal family's 'Lion Dragon' fleet posed a huge threat behind Corcova, and could change the situation at any time.
Now that Sifah's Black Edge Corps has entered the front line of the Lodar River, the only thing that remains is for both sides to persuade the Hong Kong businessmen of Ampelsel. If the Queen's top lobbyist succeeds among those profit-seeking businessmen,
Then thousands of Sifakh heavy infantry will cross the Lodar River and reach the Vlada border in a straight line - just like what happened in history.
Similarly, in Tonigel in the south, the situation became tense due to his appearance. The smell of war seemed to be floating in the wind, representing the sweetness of the harvest, but with a faint smell of blood.
Time marches in an orderly manner against a heavy leaden background.
"On the 17th, the day after the war, according to the communication level of this era, the letter containing the news about the mercenaries' attack should have been delivered to Lord Mintai in Minsi Castle in the north by now. And the first
A group of knights are leaving the limestone castle and gathering troops in all directions," Brando thought silently. The only thing he could control now was the surrounding area of Fir Castle, and the knights in the manor had already fled with the news.
"After initial preparations, Lord Mintai may be able to raise an army of two to three thousand people. The same noble private soldiers, although the black iron rate is less than 20% - but for mercenaries whose number is less than a thousand
We are also facing a tough battle."
"Lord Mintai probably expected that the mercenaries would stick to Fir Castle or flee into the forest," but Brando's ideal fighting location is in the hills north of Grays Ferry. As for when the army will set off
, to see the news from the scouts. Before that, he had already sent a small group of Lubis mercenaries to the latter's territory. At this moment, in the Fir Baron, except for the druids, no one is more suitable to serve as spies than these experienced mercenaries.
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Brando thought about all this silently, because this battle seemed so important in everyone's heart.
This does not just mean that Lord Mintai is imminent in sending troops, it is just a small test - Brando's real headache is the possibility of Earl Denel pressing behind the scenes. He thinks he has about a
Months of time are needed to arrange all this, repair defenses, and organize the territory - but before that, the more important thing is to establish the mercenaries' confidence in him. Although the mercenaries in the city are on the same boat with him temporarily, in the long run, they
It is impossible to stand so closely with him all the time unless they are sure that they can provide them with the necessary protection.
None of the three leaders, Juta, Kerenthia and Fern, are ordinary people. Brando knows that he cannot keep these people with just a good hope. And this battle will establish a
Such a confidence.
In fact, Antitina privately believes that this battle is not only to stabilize the original group. It is also to declare Brando's legitimacy to the subjects of the Fir Baron, because if this battle achieves the expected goal, Germany will
Count Nell's pace will slow down. In this way, people's hearts will naturally turn to their side.
The people need not only a benevolent lord, but also a lord who can protect them.
At this time, the suspension bridge had been lowered halfway, and then Brando saw the red-tiled roofs in Fir City in the distance. Tonigel is located on the west coast of the Dead Moon Inland Sea, and the wind from the sea brings abundant rain, so ordinary houses
They all use roofs with extremely steep slopes, and except for the pointed arch windows in the attic, there is a water channel hanging on the eaves. Fresh green vines hang down from the attic windows, contrasting with the vermilion tiles.
Light also poured in, making the city gate brighter. In addition to the face, the light outlined half of Brando's body on horseback from the dark environment, and then painted two beautiful girls with graceful bodies behind him.
Akane was carrying a spear and standing straight on the horse - although her amber eyes deliberately maintained a calmness as if they were protecting her, deep down in her heart there was no hint of girlish expectation and excitement.
After all, she is a girl with a strong personality, and she grew up in the mountains and forests of the southern border with the Gray Wolf mercenary group. Of course, she will not be used to the dullness in the castle.
As for Miss Elf, most of her emotions were still indifferent.
After Brando paid a little attention to his two followers, he turned his gaze forward and settled down. The suspension bridge was being lowered little by little in front of him, and more and more scenery on the other side appeared in his eyes - the street.
In fact, it was still being cleaned, but there were already pedestrians. Most of the shops and workshops were not open, but the young man's keen senses had already noticed the suspicions in those windows, and all the wary eyes fell on him -
-The residents in the city have already noticed the movements in Fir Castle, and they are sizing up the new lord who is not so legal.
Although Brando has ordered Antitina to re-formulate the tax policy, it not only eliminates most of the taxes, but also cuts off the past accounts. Unfortunately, although this approach is attractive, most people prefer
It's doubtful how effective this thing is. Besides, it's still doubtful whether it can stand firm again.
There was a loud bang, dust flew, and the suspension bridge was finally completely lowered. Brando smiled in his heart and did not pay too much attention to the attitudes of these people. Secondly, he saw Fern, Jutta and Karen waiting for him outside the castle.
Shia and her group——And Antitina is standing next to them.
"Lord Lord."
Seeing him appear, the silver-haired middle-aged Kerencia was the first to bury his head deeply. As someone who had fought side by side with Brando, he knew better what kind of abilities this young lord had. Although
At this moment, he was equally worried about whether Brando would be able to deal with the Denel family head-on, or whether he would throw them out as scapegoats, but the more worried he was, the more respectful he became.
Jutta curled her lips slightly, but Brando's behavior today made her eyes light up slightly, thinking that this murderous young man also had such a friendly side. Only Fern held his head high and his face was expressionless.
"Do you know what I want from you?" Brando asked.
All three people shook their heads.
"Lord," Kerenthia replied respectfully, "Just give your orders, and we will go through fire and water without hesitation."