Heavy iron hoofs stepped on the white bones, crushing the fragile bones.
A knight in heavy black armor, riding a monster-like giant horse, stood on the battlefield. Dozens of sharp parasite limbs swarmed out from the gaps in his armor, stretching and twisting like all kinds of monsters.
That evil thing from ancient times.
The city of Ozd in the Kingdom of Ulster, this bustling city originally known as the "Northern Star", is now surrounded by fire and smoke.
The heavily armed Valkyries rode griffins and hovered over the city, looking for enemies who were still resisting; the cultists of the gods, holding the "protective umbrella" flag, shouted the name of the tyrant, and madly attacked everyone in front of them who dared to resist.
biology.
With only half of the ruins of Ozd Castle left, a group of soldiers, led by a commander, made their final death struggle.
A defender holding a spear thrust the weapon into the belly of a barbarian who was covered in tattoos. The latter did not dodge or cry out. Instead, he stretched out his hand and grabbed the opponent's weapon, letting the tip of the spear strike.
Writhing in his own flesh and blood.
"Holy gods! The Hall of Valor is calling my soul!"
With red eyes, a fanatical look, and a roar, the barbarian laughed and opened his leather armor. The explosive package with sparks and white smoke inside immediately made his enemy feel like they were falling into an ice cellar.
There was an explosion that resounded throughout the world, and Ozd's last resistance turned into dust in the flames and rubble.
Standing on the mountain ridge, Evie touched the feathers of the gryphon mount and said to the people around her: "This is the last obstacle to the capital of Ulster. As of today, we have occupied three thirds of this kingdom.
bis territory.”
Looking at the smoke covering the sky above the city, Todd asked calmly: "What's going on in the Kingdom of Connaught in the East recently?"
Alfonso, who was guarding Todd, answered: "Ulster and Connaught have ceased war. The two northern kingdoms have signed an armistice agreement."
Evie patted the gryphon on the head, her tone full of disdain: "Fear always makes people let go of everything."
"Barbarians, refugees from the Holy Acropolis plus Ulster prisoners of war, the total population of Froststone Territory has almost reached 120,000." Alfonso's voice sounded a little confused: "There are thousands of people every day.
People came from all directions to go to the temple in the center of the city to worship the Son of the Gods and beg for their grace."
Evie said to Todd: "There is also good news. I went back to the Valkyrie Village and told everyone in the village what happened here. Several Valkyrie elders have unanimously agreed that in order to rebuild the power of the gods,
Glory will send some Valkyries to join the battle."
The shouts of killing gradually disappeared on the battlefield, and only one or two horses' cries could be heard occasionally.
Todd withdrew his gaze from the direction of the city and said to Evie and Alfonso: "Let's go, it's time to go back."
When the three men led the army back, it was already a week later.
Today's Froststone is no longer the small camp it once was. To be more precise, it has become the familiar "Froststone City" in people's mouths.
The place where more than 100,000 people live has already formed a megacity with distinctive barbarian characteristics.
Rows of shacks and stone buildings are scattered in various residential areas. The owner of each building will display his most proud trophies at the door to show his achievements to people passing by.
In the circular open-air square, there were one after another gladiatorial battles and performances. Men, women, old and young sat in the audience and cheered loudly for their favorite contestants.
In addition, there are fitness ground, riding and shooting range, shaman's place, bone language hall, tribal tavern, bathing place and other barbarian characteristic buildings.
The only place that still retains its past appearance is the original camp site.
This basin made of red soil has now become the religious holy place of Froststone City.
All the residents who originally lived inside were moved to the outside, and all the insignificant buildings were demolished, leaving only those places related to the Sons of the Gods - the Tyrant Temple, the Tribal Hall, the Giant Stone Ceremony Circle... Of course, there are also
There is the small building where Todd once lived.
When Todd stood in front of the door of the small building and pushed open the closed door, Deirdre's joyful face made him instantly feel like he was returning home from a long voyage.
Compared to the restraint and uneasiness she felt when she first came to the camp, Deirdre has now integrated into life very well.
She first helped Todd change his clothes, and then brought him water to wash him. At the same time, she kept telling him about the new things happening in Froststone City.
"Did you know? Fergal's daughter, Emer, was brought here by her father. The latter told everyone he met that Emer was already the concubine of the son of the gods."
Todd smiled and waved his hand: "This old guy has no other skills. He can adapt to the wind and his ability to talk nonsense is top-notch."
"Also, Aunt Minnie and the others have prepared a good kind of snus. Anyone who has tried it says it is a gift from the gods. Due to the small output, the snus is sold even in the city, let alone exported.
The supply exceeds the demand. So, just last month, in the east of Froststone City, Aunt Minnie designated a forest specifically for growing tobacco leaves."
Todd said approvingly: "This is a good thing. Snuff is an important specialty of Froststone City. If the production can increase, it will bring huge benefits to the entire city... By the way, Deirdre, this period of my departure
Time, nothing bad happened here?"
Deirdre thought hard for a while and then said: "For a while, those pirates from the North Island secretly came to the city to steal things, but they were beaten away by Alfonso."
"People from the North Island? What's going on?"
"It seems that because of the ongoing war, the people of the North Island do not have enough food to eat, and the seafood trade cannot continue. They have no choice but to come here to grab things."
Todd pondered for a while and continued to ask: "What happened next?"
"Evie took the captured pirates to the North Island once, and after that, no one seemed to come to cause trouble."
Listening to Deirdre's narration, Todd nodded thoughtfully: "Sooner or later, the war in the North Island will need to be dealt with."
"Todd..."
Deirdre coyly asked with a red face: "Can I ask a question?"
Todd looked confused: "Question?"
"How long can you stay when you come back this time?"
Looking at Deirdre's expression, Todd laughed, took her hand and pulled her into his arms: "A long time, long enough for us to do everything we want to do."
The candles in the small building were quietly extinguished. That night, the two people who had not been intimate for a long time exchanged their bodies for the closeness of their hearts in the boundless spring scenery.