The remaining four people looked at each other in dismay. How could this happen? Why did that guy pull me into his team? No matter what I said, I would never be included in his army! I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed when I thought about working under such a person in the future. Although Carsent's strength and other aspects were not as good as Thacker's, he was definitely better than Thacker in terms of courtesy.
"How could he do this? We were the ones who found Hanlong, and now he has been incorporated into our legion. Does he want to take him away like this? I will never allow it..." Carsent was the first to burst out. He knew much more about the role he played in the previous wars than his lord and the magician.
"Captain Carson, I don't think you know the power of Thacker and his family in the imperial capital. If you don't want to embarrass Lord Baroque, just do it. Otherwise, Baroque may make enemies on both sides because of these things!" Before Carson could say much, the wizard Wenk immediately interrupted him. For a moment, the four people fell silent.
"Carsente, give up. We must not have any conflicts with the government minister's group, otherwise we will be completely finished..." After slightly comforting his gullible subordinates, the lord turned his eyes to me and said, "Hanlong, you have seen the situation just now. You will report to the Flame Legion tomorrow. Well, here are 300 gold coins. You can go first. It is my compensation to you on behalf of Carsente. If there is a chance, you are welcome here..."
After some superficial work, he gave me some benefits and sent me away. But there was nothing I could do. In this feudal society, it was normal for the strong to be king. At least, I had found a strong man. As long as I could show the right ability, I thought I would definitely be able to survive better.
I thanked him casually, and then was half-driven and half-sent away from the City Lord's Mansion. Walking on the road, the only thing I regretted was the scene when Wink was about to say something to me before leaving, but was interrupted by the Baroque City Lord. What a pity! Magic, for the time being, is out of the question. . . . . .
What should I do next? Go back to the barracks? That's boring! Let's go see that kid Ruqiu! I wonder how he is doing? If he's still okay, let him go back home. I might have to follow that Thacker's army for a long time in the future...
Slow down... If Ruqiu goes back, what if he runs into someone sent by Sack to investigate me? Damn it, why did I forget this? Instantly, cold sweat broke out on my forehead. Damn it, what should I do? I deceived that Xia boy. Should I tell him now and ask him to keep the secret for me? Nonsense, I don't believe that this weak boy can endure all kinds of inhuman torture, and I know too little about this world. Maybe there is some mysterious way to get the actual situation out of his mouth...
That night, I didn’t know how I got back to the military camp. I walked into the room and lay down on the bed with my clothes on. I kept thinking about how to solve the problem until I fell asleep in a daze. . . . .
I was woken up by the sound of military drill in the morning. With my still dizzy head pounding, I began to pack my bag. I decided not to take the junk equipment with me and bought two sets of better clothes. Then I took a sword and a dagger, as well as the cavalry crossbow, and touched the gold coins in my arms, and walked out of the barracks.
After saying goodbye to everyone I knew, I walked out of the barracks. I walked along the city wall and found that due to the increase in military strength, they were preparing to attack the Senke Federation again. The city gates guarded by the Carsent Corps and the 223rd and 224th Corps had been returned to the city defense army. Well, this will make my plan easier. Thinking of this, my hands couldn't help but tremble a little. Damn, it's not like I haven't seen it before, but this time I did it myself. Thinking of this, I slapped myself hard.
"Hanlong, why are you here so early? Didn't you say you were attending the banquet at the City Lord's Mansion yesterday? Did it end very early?" Seeing me walk into the guest room, Ruqiu came up to me. In the past, if I had a banquet, I would definitely not be able to get up the next day. My alcohol tolerance was really terrible.
"I can't help it. You can see my eyes are red. I was woken up by the soldiers this morning. I had received the order from the higher-ups and had already started to leave the city, but suddenly I remembered that you were still here, and I guessed that you didn't have much money on you, so I ran back. Here, this is 20 gold coins. I think it's enough for you to recover from your injuries and go back home, but unfortunately I don't have much money, so you can only rely on yourself when you go back. I don't know if I can come back alive after this expedition."
"Hanlong, I really don't know how to repay you. You are really my benefactor! 20 gold coins are enough for me to go home, and I can also do some small business. But you just said you were going to send troops? Are we going to go to war again? Hanlong, you'd better be careful!" After hearing what I said, Ruqiu's face was full of gratitude, and there was no need to describe her gratitude after taking the gold coins.
"You also saw what happened yesterday. The Empire's direct legion is the elite among the elite, not to mention the arrival of the magician troops. Brother, I am the vanguard. In addition to building defensive positions for the main force, there are still a lot of troublesome things to do. Well, damn it, it's bad this time. I forgot to ask them how to get to the river cliff mouth. Damn it! Why am I so stupid? We have to gather at noon..." After sighing, I suddenly screamed, scaring Ruqiu.
"Hanlong, I don't think it's a big deal. It's okay. I know the way. Let's gather at noon. I can take you there. I guarantee we'll get there before noon. But that's the trail to the Senke Federation, right? Why are you taking the trail? It's so slow and laborious... Haha, you see, I'm confused. War is all about surprise. The more covert, the better. So let's hurry up, so you don't have to worry, brother."
After Ruqiu patted his chest to assure us, we both immediately went out of the south gate and headed for the place I mentioned. When passing through the city gate, Shen Ruqiu was startled to see the soldiers in the uniforms of the city guards. He pulled the head of the city guards aside and told him that everything would be OK as long as he sent his friend home from the city.
After walking for about an hour out of the city, we arrived at a deserted little mountain valley. I looked around carefully and walked into a gloomy grove. I let Ruqiu go ahead, saying I had to pee urgently. Then I pulled the crossbow... and then put the arrow on it...