When Brando first set foot on the land of Gray Mountain, he had a real feeling in his heart - 'r vas lit', the mountains are like fangs reaching into the sky - the mountain people described this area in their language.
The mountains in the north are undoubtedly the most exquisite rhetoric for those steep and sharp peaks with gray limestone cliffs. The winding and undulating ridges make the distant skyline equally winding. There is a light gray sky above the head, and under the feet.
In the boundless deep valley, the sunlight poured onto the cliffs on the other side of the valley, and also carved the shadow of the mountain peak they were on. Some unknown raptor circled far away in the mountain stream, and its sharp howl from time to time echoed far and near.
among the mountains.
The little prince whispered to them that it was a gray falcon, a raptor that only inhabits the Gray Mountains. Only then did Brando remember that this place was very close to Haruze's hometown.
If one could look beyond the vast mountains, one could see the lowlands where the Buré people had lived for generations, and the vast plains to the north. There were scattered hills and black pine woodland on the plains, and there was also a huge royal capital.
He asked the little prince if he had also chosen this road when he fled. The little prince said yes, but at that time they left in a carriage at night and entered the Gray Mountains in the dark night. They felt uneasy and couldn't see the mountains.
It was like a sleeping giant, which left a deep impression on him. But now that he was with the teacher, he no longer had to worry about it.
The little prince's words made everyone laugh, and the carriage was as warm as spring. In addition to Brando and Roman, there were also Magdale, Delphire and Nymesis. Among them, the nun princess and the countess were originally this
The owner of a carriage, and as for the business lady and the little prince, they squeezed in - it's not that a certain eldest lady doesn't have her own carriage, it's just that Delfiri's carriage has a special charcoal brazier, so this ghost
The sneaky eldest lady had been thinking about this from the beginning, and tried every means to trick the soft-hearted countess into inviting them into the car.
Fortunately, the Countess didn't mind this at all. She was even more happy to have a few more people chatting with her. Little Roman was chirping and had endless stories to tell - most of which were made up - and took advantage of Dill.
Fei Rui's heart, so it didn't take long for the two to become good friends who talked about everything. Princess Magdale was the only one listening with a slight smile, as if she had no intention of intervening in the topic.
Occasionally she only speaks when asked, but every word she speaks has something to say, showing off the demeanor of the nun and princess of the Temple of Fire.
The carriage drove smoothly for a while, and there was a knocking sound in the carriage. Brando opened the door. A cold wind came in from the outside, causing the temperature inside the carriage to suddenly drop several degrees, making several ladies look a little pale.
- Of course, the only exception was Nemesis. The female knight sat next to Haruze with her brass sword hilt pressed. Her long eyelashes were drooped, and she was counting the tassels on the carriage curtain.
Jutta's weather-stained face was revealed outside the carriage door. The former head of the female mercenary group and current captain of the White Lion Guard was sitting on horseback parallel to the carriage. When he saw Brando opening the door, he leaned over and said to him slightly: "Lord
My lord, we’re heading to Tisco Castle ahead.”
It turns out it has already arrived.
Brando asked the carriage to slow down. Then he jumped out of the carriage and closed the door. As soon as he set foot on the land of the Gray Mountain, he suddenly felt a real feeling in his heart. This was the first time he had crossed it since he came to this world.
When Ampelsel came to this northern land, he seemed to suddenly remember the situation of running and struggling on this land with everyone. He couldn't help but subconsciously glanced back at the carriage, but through the mist
However, the expression on the face behind the car window could not be seen clearly. At this time, the female mercenary leader had brought him a war horse from behind. He silently took the reins from Jutta's hand. He turned over on the horse and said smoothly
Asked: "How are you, are you still used to this land in the north?"
Yuta was a little surprised that her lord spoke like a master. She wiped the frost and snow from her eyebrows. She shook her head and said in a funny tone: "Sir, I am more familiar with this land than you are."
Brando was stunned for a moment. Looking back at his subordinate, he seemed to remember that he had never asked about their origins.
"Are you from Gray Mountain?"
"So... before my sister's accident, we lived in Corcova for a while. Well, that experience made me hate the nobility. Sometimes I think, if I wake up earlier... But
Forget it, I don’t even want to mention these things anymore..." Juta suddenly sighed, looked at the rolling mountains with some wan interest, and replied softly.
Brando also nodded and stopped asking further.
Jutta is the captain of the guard for his trip, but he is not the best candidate. In fact, the most suitable candidate should be Kuran. However, the old man has now decided not to interfere in Tony Geer's affairs. After Earl Denel is imprisoned,
, he bought a piece of land in the Mintai area, as if he was determined to be a leisurely manor owner or an old farmer. However, Kuran still recommended Yuta to him. Among the five mercenary captains under him, Lei
Tuo deliberately stayed away from the core of power in the Fir Territory, and only wanted to make the refugees he brought out from Lidenburg live a better life. Caglis and others privately called him the leader of the refugees. For this, the red copper head
Long Ye was disrespectful; but the red-bearded Bottom was obsessed with the cause of local security, as if being a sheriff already made him satisfied. He once admitted that he had no ambitions, and the current life was already his pursuit.
Brando had no intention of forcing the two mercenary captains who were the first to follow him, not to mention that he knew that Bottom's ability was indeed limited. Being a local sheriff was all he could do, so he often called him
Antitina complained.
The three mercenary captains who joined later were more ambitious. Clencia became Antitina's subordinate and began to be responsible for the logistics of the territorial army. Now he is almost able to take charge of his own role; and Fern has already shown his prominence in the White Lion Guard.
, his military experience in the Karasu Highlands made him the most comfortable among the three mercenary captains in Brando's army. After the Autumn Night War, he has become another important member of Caglis.
Deputy, Caglis intends to let him command a cavalry, but this army has not yet been formed.
Only Jutta, the female mercenary leader's vision seems to be limited by her mercenary experience. She was quite outstanding when she was the mercenary leader, but her performance was very ordinary after joining the White Lion Guard; Antitina expressed her gratitude.
Due to the qualifications and loyalty of these mercenary captains, they deliberately wanted to give them a better position. Both Fern and Kerenthia had the ability to accept it. Only Juta's status was embarrassing, and she was unwilling to rely solely on herself.
The relationship with the lord is high, so he has been serving as a small infantry captain in the White Lion Guard.
When Brando received the mission and was interested in looking for a commander capable of commanding a small team, Jutta came into his sight immediately, and Kuran also suggested to him that before commanding such a large team,
When forming a guard composed of different professions and arms, similar to that of a mercenary group, Juta's experience can enable her to play an extremely outstanding role.
Of course, he actually has a better choice. That is Freya. But letting Freya as the captain of the envoy's guard is a bit overkill, and the key is that she has just gained a little reputation in the country. At this moment
She needs to stay and consolidate her position in the southern army. On the other hand, he and Nymesis are both on mission to the empire. The princess needs a general who is loyal to her, so Freya can stay in Eruin.
Partnering with Antitina, plus Caglis and Ke Wen who are far away in Silman, he will be much more at ease with the situation in the south. Even if the old nobles want to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, Her Royal Highness the Princess and Tony
Geer would not be in crisis immediately, not to mention that he also left behind the tree elves and the White Lion Guard, giving Freya enough military power.
For this reason, he finally chose Juta, and he was very satisfied with the performance of the female mercenary leader. In this envoy, he brought Medisha, Ciel and Hipamilla.
.As well as Huque's mercenary group, the group belonging to Mars in the White Lion Guard, hundreds of steel puppets. There are also gargoyles flying in the sky, several witches, four Valkyries, and a certain shady person.
Madam, the female mercenary leader used her own experience to arrange these different people, different soldiers and war machines properly.
In addition to the White Lion Guard and the Tiger Bird mercenary group on the surface, Brando hopes that the steel puppets and gargoyles provided by the Buga people can be hidden, of course, not to mention things like witches and Valkyries.
It’s best not to see the light if you don’t see it. Jutta divided the troops into two parts overnight and specially designed a marching route for them. She was very experienced in how to travel in the mountains and fields without getting lost. She
Many of the routes mapped out were routes that Brando had used in his previous life in the game, and Brando was full of praise after seeing them.
After more than a week of travel, Brando has been able to confirm that letting this woman be an infantry captain is completely a gift. Some people are born to be mercenary captains and elite unit commanders. Jutta is undoubtedly such a talent.
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Then Brando raised his head and looked at the long queue on this narrow mountain road-mainly five carriages. The first carriage in front was carrying the envoys of Eco and Count Yanilasu, and the second carriage was
The carriage of Grand Duke Karasu’s fleshy ball-shaped son, the third carriage carried the daughter of Grand Duke Viero and the seven or eight-year-old girl from the Golan-Elson family, and the fourth carriage belonged to a certain business lady.
The carriages, without exception, were accompanied by several entourages, plus the White Lion Guards who were escorting them, causing congestion on the originally not spacious mountain road.
This is because Brando wisely put the several hundred envoy guards at the back of the convoy, leaving only a small group of cavalry in front to open the way, otherwise they would have to block the mountain road and not even think about moving.
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In front of this bloated team, the shadow of a city wall has appeared. This wall is straddling the mountain road. One side of the dark city tower is close to the steep mountain wall, and one side seems to be half hanging on the deep cliff.
From a distance, it looks majestic. This is Fort Tisco, the most important pass from the West Fahe Province to Corcovado. Brando has been here several times in the game in his previous life, but because of the players
The existence of this fortress in the game is not so solemn and much more lively. He remembered that there should be a market spontaneously formed by players on this mountain road.
He took Juta and separated the crowd and walked forward until they came under the city wall. Medissa and Ciel were already waiting here. In addition, there was also the one who walked as if rolling on the ground and was in the state of a meat ball.
The second-in-line heir to Archduke Karasu, after all these days, Brando has figured out how to pronounce this guy's awkward name - Ephraim or August Avram.
When Brando arrived, he couldn't help complaining loudly to him, saying that this remote place was full of ignorant country bumpkins, and he would not open the door until he saw the earl himself, and he didn't give him any face.
Brando has long been immune to this level of complaints, but he also has some doubts in his heart. Generally speaking, these soldiers below will not easily offend the nobles. After all, in this era, there are not many people who dare to pretend to be nobles like he did before. According to
According to Avram, either someone was deliberately making things difficult, or something might have happened in the fortress.
He turned his questioning eyes to Medissa and Ciel. The little elf princess frowned and replied softly: "From their tone, it seems that there is a thief in the fortress."
After hearing this answer, Brando almost thought that he was really being made things difficult by the Viscount in Fort Tisko. This excuse was too lame; there were not only soldiers and officers in this fortress, but also
Inhabited by their families and nearby mountain people, it is not a big or small town. If a thief needs to be put under martial law, then the place will have to be on guard for 365 days a year and 20 people a day.
Four hours.
However, Charles obviously wanted to know more about the sophistication of people here. He hurriedly smiled and explained: "Sir, I have asked. I am afraid that Mr. Avram has some misunderstandings. I heard that it is because the thief stole some of the owner of this place.
Things, that’s why we have the current situation.”
Brando suddenly realized that this made sense. A nobleman, especially a military nobleman, actually asked a thief to patronize his own territory. This would make everyone furious. Although in Egypt
In many of Lu Yin's rural stories, the story of the thief and the nightingale was exaggerated. These incarnations of justice seemed to specifically seek trouble for the nobles. They acted chivalrously and robbed the rich and gave to the poor. But in fact, we really don't understand this.
People in the industry will understand that these gray areas exist in making a living somewhere. Most of them are actually inextricably linked to the nobles. This does not mean that the nobles secretly support the work of these people. Rather, it is exactly the same.
It is to protect the rights and interests of the nobles from infringement, so generally the number of thieves and thieves in the local area and the identities of these thieves are mostly clear in the noble circles. The nobles occasionally buy dirty things from them, but other than that
The two sides basically do not interfere with each other.
Therefore, the person who committed the crime must be an outsider, but Brando further became curious, wondering who could be so bold.
Soon, the guards verified their identities, creakingly lowered the suspension bridge, opened the gate, and let them enter the fortress. Brando stared at the slowly rising city gate, knowing full well the so-called test.
It was just a pretense to identify themselves. Most of the time they had wasted just reporting to the Viscount. The guards below were unwilling to take responsibility, so they asked the Viscount to speak in person to let them go.
But what Brando didn't know was that the audacious gangster he was muttering about was really a genuine local, not an outsider.
In Tisko Castle, two carriages were parked under the shade of a tree - although there were only a few solitary dead leaves left in the so-called shade, which had barely fallen; there were many servants crowding outside the carriages
At first glance, these servants do not look like the attendants from the nouveau riche in the countryside. Although they are bright on the surface, they look lazy at first glance, as if they still retain the habit of idleness before they became the servants of the nobles. But these servants are
They were so well-trained that their master did not open the door and get out of the carriage, so they stood in two rows on the carriage, saying nothing and looking intently, as if two rows of puppets were about to take root on the ground.
As for the two carriages, the emblem on one has been removed, while the coat of arms on the other is a black running wolf. In fact, the emblem of this wolf alone is enough to make the people in Tisco Castle
No one should stop because it is the crest of the Gray Mountain family.
Two young men were sitting in the carriage.
Two young ladies to be exact.
In other words, there is a noble daughter who is seventeen or eighteen years old, and the other is a girl who puts her curly hair under a huge scholar's square hat and wears thick glasses like an old scholar, but she is very short.
, like a dwarf, and her breasts have not even begun to develop. She is ordinary. At a glance, people can tell that this is a genuine loli, and judging from her grade, she seems to be only eleven or twelve years old.
The two were obviously having a conversation, but what was surprising was that the person leading the conversation was the little girl who looked like she hadn't even had her teeth replaced yet.
I just heard her say: "It's so slow. It's so slow. I hate people who are not punctual."
The noble daughter was obviously worried and asked cautiously: "Chiara, they seem to have found something missing."
"Of course they will find out," Loli replied matter-of-factly: "The Viscount is not an idiot."
"But will we get into trouble?"
"Trouble, of course not," Chiara turned a card-like object in her hand and looked at the gadget with interest: "I'm just a little interested in this thing. Do I ask him to use this thing?"
Give it to me, does he dare not to obey? I just don’t want to owe him a favor, so I had to do it myself, and I missed something. That kind of thing has not appeared in my dictionary."
