Helgaard Castle, when Tarynham first stepped into this city, he felt as familiar as if he was from another world. Its style is quite similar to the southern castle of Bretonnia. The outer wall of the castle is made of large blocks.
There are white stone walls, a tall and slender watchtower, a moat filled with sewage, a huge wooden suspension bridge and a large round tower.
The town extends outwards with the castle as the center, taking the shape of a large irregular disc. This is a large castle located in Tilea, where three main roads in the forest converge, forming a crossroads for land transportation, although it is not as large as Al.
Although there are developed water transport trade routes like Astoria, Helgaard Castle is already the largest castle in this area, and it is also the richest town in the entire northern forest.
Of course, the north here is relative to Tilea. For Bretonnia, this is the southern forest. The Ilana Mountains block Bretonnia and Tilea, making trade and cultural exchanges between the two places difficult.
It was so difficult that Talinnam didn’t even know how he came from the north and climbed over the densely forested Ilana Mountains alone. This may be the first test that the goddess of the lake put to him. Talinam was against
Say it yourself.
Dragging his tired body, Talinnam first went to the busiest market, exchanged three wolf skins for local currency, and then walked into a simple tavern at dusk. This kind of place is full of people from the lower class of society.
, using dirty words to brag about legendary stories that did not exist in the first place. All kinds of wine and meat transactions were rampant. This was originally a place that the knights of Bretonnia despised, but for Talinnam at this moment, he didn't care so much.
He needed to rest and replenish his strength. The walking journey in recent days had made him exhausted and haggard both physically and mentally. He needed a place to shelter from the wind and rain, a place with hot water and hot food. Even if it was temporary.
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The simple environment of the tavern is not a difficult thing for Talinnam. He was originally from a poor family. After becoming a knight, he still maintained a frugal and simple life style. Therefore, facing this harsh environment, Talinnam
Don't really care.
Taking out a silver coin, Talinnam asked the tavern owner for some bread, dry food and a bowl of cut meat.
Unlike other people who came to the tavern, who would all order a pot of hot wine, Talinnam did not ask for a drink. Although he was no longer the lord of Graytree Castle, nor was he a Bretonnian knight recognized by others, Talinam always insisted on it in his heart.
Keeping his faith in mind, and keeping in mind that a qualified knight cannot indulge in drinking or indulgence, Talinnam always has strict requirements on himself. He knows that even in Bretonnia, there are many real knights who do not abide by the creed, but he has always abided by it.
, that is other people’s business, just be yourself. Talinnam always insists on being the most original self.
The weird attire and unique behavior quickly attracted the attention of other people in the tavern, but it was just a gaze. They were not very interested in a down-and-out hunter. They were just curious about this plainly dressed, even somewhat
The simple hunter was so generous, buying a plate of cut meat and bread for one silver coin without giving change... If he didn't mean to show off, he would be a fool.
For several days, Talinnam spent in this simple tavern. He had to get enough rest before going on the road. He didn't know where to go. He only knew that where there was evil, he had to go.
Life died in that catastrophe. Now he is just a walking body. Only his soul is still burning alone, looking for salvation.
On the last day, when Talinnam packed his luggage and was about to leave, he heard exciting news.
Several gangsters were discussing the recent strange things that happened in Helgaard Castle in the tavern hall. After Talinnam got closer, he learned that a monster had attacked the castle and killed the guards. The monster seemed to appear once a week.
Every time it appears, someone will be killed, and the target is completely random.
In order to avoid risks, the castle owner later simply used the prisoners as sacrifices and tied them on the rooftop of the castle, waiting for the monster to take them. Living people who could not resist were the monster's favorite prey. For a long time, the castle owner and the monster had reached an agreement.
a consensus.
However, as the death row prisoners continued to die, there were no longer enough prisoners in the castle to be sacrificed to the monsters. The castle owner repeatedly offered huge rewards to recruit warriors to kill the monsters. But not surprisingly, all the "warriors" were killed by the monsters.
Killed in the night, become prey...
"Their throats were slit, their limbs were severed, and even their internal organs were pulled out. But the monster did not eat their flesh or internal organs, but only drank their blood."
After the gangster finished speaking, Talinnam had roughly guessed that the so-called monster was a vampire. However, it was still unknown what kind of vampire it was. There are many vampires who live on blood in this world, some like the Blood Dragon Knight.
, fight as knights and live on dragon blood. There are also some, like tomb monsters, who live on the blood of rotten animals. They are also vampires, but in various shapes. From the words of the civilians, Talinnam cannot accurately judge.
Specific types of evil creatures.
"Can I still enter the castle and hunt monsters now?"
Tarynham asked.
The gangsters around him all stopped talking, turned their heads, and looked at Talinnam as if they were looking at an idiot.
"You want to go into the castle and hunt that monster?"
The gangsters asked in mocking tones.
"Yes, can I still go in now?"
Tarynham answered firmly.
"As long as you think about it, Lord Lord, you can't wait to do it! Tonight, you don't have to choose a scapegoat."
The gangsters spoke in a strange manner, not taking Talinnam's words seriously at all.
"Okay, thank you."
Having said that, Talinnam was about to get up.
Several people came from behind and asked in surprise——
"Are you a fool? If you don't want to live long, you can keep your money and let us keep it for you. Anyway, you won't need it after tonight."
"I wonder in which cave the heart and intestines will be eaten by crows."
The bastard added.
"No, I will kill this vampire and send it back to hell."
"You're going to be scared to shit when you see it."
The gangsters then laughed.
"The knights of Bretonnia fear no evil."
Talinnam said harshly.
The gangsters laughed even more happily. Now, in their eyes, this stupid guy was definitely a fool.
"The Adventure Knight of Bretonnia? You are probably living in your own daydream, buddy. How dare you call yourself a Knight of Bretonnia?"
"I always was, and I will always be!"
Talinnam's serious expression made several people seem to be watching a joke, and they laughed from ear to ear. It was rare to have fun, and today's episode was enough to keep several people laughing for several days.
"Hunters are better than you. If you are a knight of Bretonnia, then I will be the king of Bretonnia!"
"I have never seen such a pitiful knight. He doesn't even have a horse, but he dares to call himself a knight?"
The gangsters laughed one after another, and soon Talinnam became the laughingstock of the whole tavern. Women, children, and onlookers who were drinking all looked at Talinnam as if they were fools.