Gray Fog Town is not far from the fork in the road. Even though the road is rugged and the carriage is bumpy, in the dark night that gradually darkens an hour later, the small town formed by the two intertwined streets can be clearly seen.
The further he drove towards Gray Fog Town, the more Lucien felt like he was entering deep mountains and old forests. The types of trees began to change. Common oak trees, birch trees, etc. decreased rapidly, and gray-black trees similar to Melzer Black Forest fir trees suddenly increased.
, and their roots, branches and other knotted knots protruded, like ferocious and vivid black monsters, which made the little girl Betty couldn't help but hold on to her short bow and move closer to the carriage. Mr. Evans had high-level skills.
The strength of the knight's squire.
"Wilfrid's Magic Tree..."
Lucien recognized this kind of trees through the car window. Apart from their hideous appearance, they actually had nothing special about them. But because Wilfrid, the necromancer who left countless horrific legends, liked these trees very much.
Plant trees and plant them extensively in his demiplane magic tower, so this kind of tree is directly named Wilfrid's Demonic Tree.
It is because of the gray-black magic trees all around that the town looks like it is shrouded in a layer of gray fog from a distance, so it got its current name.
The carriage drove into the town and passed by a group of lumberjacks who were returning home in the evening. Lucien saw that all of their expressions were numb and their eyes were dull. It seemed that all their passion and vitality had been wiped out by the hard work and life day after day.
.
"If my future life is like this, then I would rather choose death." Betty turned her head to look at the lumberjack with some palpitations, and encouraged herself.
At the entrance of the town's only hotel, as soon as the carriage stopped, Wise, who had been silent before, jumped out, squatted on the roadside and retched.
Because of Wise's musical talent and the exchanges with friends during breaks these days, Betty went over and asked with concern: "Mr. Wise, is it okay? I know this road is really bumpy, how about you follow us on foot tomorrow?"
"It's okay, I feel much better." Wise's physical condition was pretty good. After retching, his face gradually recovered and he responded to Betty's kindness with a smile.
While Joanna helped Lina, who was also a little dizzy and holding the baby, to get out of the carriage, she looked at Lucien with a smile: "Mr. Evans, you look good, you are not as fragile as I thought."
"I just kept sleeping." Lucien didn't pay attention to the bumps along the way, concentrating on analyzing and learning magic.
As she passed by, Joanna's voice contained a smile and whispered in Lucien's ear: "Thank you Evans for not blaming my idiot sister."
Lucien was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "She has tried her best."
Simon on the side also chuckled softly: "Mr. Evans, you are quite capable. If you hadn't called Betty to deal with it, we wouldn't have known you killed Chris."
After laughing twice, Lucien replied humorously: "Poor Betty." They were probably preparing to go home before summarizing the incident.
Lina walked up to Lucien with the sleeping baby in her arms and handed Lucien a silver nard: "Mr. Evans, thank you for letting me join the team. I have reached my destination. This is my reward."
"Just dropping by." Lucien took Yinnar.
Lina, who was not pretty, smiled slightly: "No matter what, I will remember your kindness. I'm going to find my cousin, Mrs. Kellyn."
"May the Lord bless you and everything goes well." Lucien used the idioms of this world.
Under the shadow of the second-floor hotel, Lina's face looked slightly gloomy. She smiled, turned around and walked to the other side of the town with the baby in her arms.
There is a stone bridge in the distance, and behind the stone bridge is a tall black castle. The cross arches, spires and heavy and solemn architectural style all show that it was built in the late Dawn War.
"That is the castle of Baron Habero, the lord of Gray Mist Town and other nearby towns and villages. He was an outstanding knight when he was young. He eradicated many powerful bandit gangs nearby and even went to Gusta.
The civil war lord of the empire is a famous figure in the city of Corser. Many stories told by bards are based on him. He is a real hero." Simon did not hide his admiration. Knights like Baron Habero are him.
Risky goals.
Joanna sighed slightly: "It's a pity that Baron Habero has never been able to be promoted to the Grand Knight. His body began to decline when he was more than sixty years old. In recent years, after young Master Habero went out on tours to try to stimulate the power of his blood, he rarely went out.
Concentrate on running the territory in the castle and enjoying the music."
"Heroes will always grow old." Wise walked over and said with emotion, "Apart from the Lord, who else in the world can be immortal? Maybe music can always be full of vitality."
Betty originally wanted to interject, but when she was sighed by Wise's artistic expression, her mood immediately became heavy. It seemed that there was no point in struggling all her life to stimulate the blood, because she would eventually return to the embrace of the Lord.
Lucien was not that emotional, because as long as a magician could reach the threshold of a high level, his lifespan would be longer than imagined.
"Haha, Mrs. Kellyn is the wife of Mr. Cook, Baron Harbero's housekeeper. I didn't expect Mrs. Lina to have such a prominent relative." When Joanna saw Wise, Betty was in a low mood and quickly changed the subject.
Even the wife of a noble housekeeper is considered a great person in the eyes of Simon, Joanna and others, especially that noble is a true knight.
…………
After entering the hotel, the thin landlady raised her head and looked at Lucien and others with gray eyes: "Dear guests, what do you need? If you want to stay, please register your name and date of birth."
Her tone was flat, she had little enthusiasm, and she seemed disinterested in her guests.
"Mrs. Blanca, we stayed here a few months ago. You don't seem to be well?" Joanna asked strangely. At that time, it was only her, Simon, and Betty who hid in Coser City and squandered the reward money.
.
Blanca said to herself with dull eyes: "Little Roy died of illness. He was called by the Lord when he was only ten years old."
"How many months have it been?" Joanna turned back to Lucien and said, "Little Roy is Mrs. Blanca's youngest son."
Wise crossed himself on his chest: "What a pity. May he live forever in the Lord's Kingdom of Heaven."
Understanding Mrs. Blanca's condition, Joanna took the lead in registering. She asked doubtfully: "Mrs. Blanca, isn't it enough to just register the name? Why do you need the date of birth?"
This kind of small town hotel basically does not verify identity documents, but the registered date of birth is something Joanna has never heard of. Even Lucien, who has traveled to many countries and has a lot of experience, finds it strange.
Blanca's gray eyes were slightly dull as she replied: "This is an order from Lord Baron, and I don't know why..."
The date of birth is not confidential information. It can be seen as long as the identity document is verified. However, Baron Habero's special emphasis gave Lucien an inexplicable feeling. If it was a ghost story that he had read in his previous life, then that specific year
Moon dates often mean requirements for sacrifices, sacrifices, etc., but Lucien is no stranger to magic in this world. At least the "Book of Astrology and Elements" does not mention anything about the relationship between birth date and magic.
Although Simon and others were confused, they didn't care about the date of birth. Anyway, no one could verify it if an adventurer like him changed it randomly, so they dictated it one after another, and Blanca recorded it with his own unique symbols.
"Simon, you are only twenty-nine years old. I thought you were thirty-four or five years old." Lucien said jokingly. Simon's face did look older, but Joanna was twenty-seven, Betty was sixteen, and Wise
Twenty-two years old.
Simon smiled bitterly and replied: "When I married Joanna at the age of twenty, the guests thought I was her father..."
Lucien was amused, and then imitated Wyeth and only reported his last name: "Evans, June 26, 798 in the holy calendar."
After saying that, Lucien fell silent. Should his birthday be considered June 26th, the day he traveled back in time, or a previous life?
"Mr. Evans, are you not yet an adult?" Betty looked at Lucien, who was obviously stronger than her, with an expression of surprise. She didn't expect him to be so young!
Simon and Joanna, who "understood" Lucien's strength, were also quite amazed.
Lucien stopped worrying about his birthday and shook his head gently: "It's only two days away." This clearly shows that the low-level standards in the central and southern parts of the continent are weaker than those in the northern border countries such as Violite, at least in Alto.
Underage high-ranking knights' squires are not uncommon.
Betty said with a little admiration: "This is also very powerful! I hope that like Mr. Evans, I can have the strength of a high-level knight squire before I reach adulthood." She accidentally leaked Lucien's "strength"
come out.
"So you have to receive formal knight training." Joanna seized the opportunity to educate Betty. After her parents died, she became both a sister and a mother.
…………
After registering and preparing for dinner, a dignified lady with blond hair in a bun walked into the hotel with two soldiers.
She looked around and soon found Lucien and others in the empty hall. Then she walked over and said with a polite and reserved smile: "Hello, is there a Mr. Evans here?"
"I am Evans. Madam, what do you want from me?" Lucien probably guessed her identity.
The dignified lady maintained a warm and reserved attitude: "Hello, I am Lina's cousin Kailin. I am here to thank Mr. Evans for your kindness."
"It's just a small thing." Lucien once again felt weird about Gray Mist Town's behavior. Shouldn't he also come with this kind of thanks? Why was there only Kailin and the soldiers guarding her?
Kailin looked at Lucien and Betty carefully, and then looked at Wise: "Baron Habero asked about Lina's journey. From her description, she knew that Mr. Wise was a musician with excellent musical qualities.
Sir, he is obsessed with music and wants to invite Mr. Wyeth as a guest. Of course, distinguished Mr. Evans, you are also a distinguished guest who must be entertained grandly. The Baron is very interested in your elegant demeanor and extensive travel knowledge.
I wonder if you would accept the invitation?"
Before Lucien could answer, Wise smiled: "I can't refuse Lord Baron's invitation. I have always liked his heroic stories."
"What about my guards?" Lucien pointed at Simon and the others.
Because Baron Habero was mainly interested in Wise's music, Lucien didn't think there was any problem. Moreover, Baron Habero, who had adventured around the central and southern parts of the continent and had extensive knowledge and many heroic deeds, seemed to be asking about Karen.
A good candidate for Erdia Castle, but don't ask rashly, lest you arouse suspicion.
Kailin showed a perfect etiquette smile: "The Baron also invited them. He was also an adventurer, and he likes to see energetic young adventurers the most."
"Really? The Baron invited us?" Both the young Betty and the mature Joanna exclaimed, being invited by a real knight and a Baron, this was something they had never experienced in their adventurer careers.
past things.
After receiving Kailin's approval, they seemed very excited.
…………
After passing the stone bridge and approaching the castle, Betty, who was walking with a little bounce, suddenly asked: "Mrs. Karen, will sister Lina also attend the dinner?" She has a lively personality and gets along well with several employers.
"No, Lina is tired and needs to rest." Kailin answered briefly as she stepped onto the castle drawbridge.
Betty was slightly disappointed and said: "I kind of miss Sister Lina's cute little baby."
Kailin did not answer, walked across the suspension bridge, and led Lucien and others into the castle gate. (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)