Dunn felt unlucky.
He is just an ordinary businessman, running between Evernight City and Hermes for a decent profit, selling the furs and flannels of Greycastle to the church, and at the same time bringing back some holy water-soaked talismans or statue. The competition in this business is fierce, and it took nearly ten years of hard work for him to gain a firm foothold in both places.
With some spare money in his hand, he wanted to expand his business, so he bought a house with a warehouse on the outskirts of the new holy city to store goods. When he was about to make a big deal, he didn't expect the situation in the north to take a turn for the worse. First, a fierce conflict broke out between the new king of Greycastle and the church. The demand for things of faith such as amulets plummeted, so he had to return with an empty car, almost losing money. one-fifth of the income.
But as long as the fur business can still be done, it will not be lost. In addition, due to the intensification of conflict, fur prices have risen. At that time, he believed that the victory of the church was a matter of time. As a frequent visitor to the Holy City, he naturally knew how strong the church had been. A knight who can walk sideways in the kingdom, if you put it in Hermes, is probably no better than a judgment warrior who has been trained through strict training.
Amazingly, however, the church not only lost, it lost terribly. His business also came to a complete halt, and the price was reduced by 30%. No one cared until the order in the Holy City collapsed and the warehouse of stock was looted, and Tang En realized that this place had become a dangerous place.
In other words, since he learned the news of the cathedral collapsing overnight, he had a premonition that something was wrong, but that bit of luck in his heart always made him reluctant to leave the family business that he finally accumulated. The news that the Dawn Army had appeared at the foot of Mount Hermes became the last straw that broke him. The purpose of the group of people here at this moment is almost self-evident. There is no doubt that they came for the wealth accumulated by the church for hundreds of years. , once he grabs the red eye, let alone fur, I am afraid that even his life will be lost here.
After making a decision with a heart-pounding heart, Tang En followed many merchants all the way to the south. After several days of ups and downs, he finally evacuated safely to the territory of Greycastle. The soldiers stationed at the border did not embarrass them, but after a brief questioning, they took them to a special shelter camp, and told them that a convoy of the Duke of the North would take them back to the city in two days.
Tang En thought that this nightmare had finally come to an end. Although the business for several years had vanished, he was still alive. There was still a house in Yongye City that could shelter from the wind and rain. His wife and children were still waiting for him. His old nemesis, "Scrooge" Sokas, died directly on the way to escape. Thinking of this, he felt a lot better.
But in less than a day, the peace of mind instantly disappeared without a trace. The two soldiers of the new king found him and took him out of the camp. He tried to give the two of them a few silver wolves, and when he wanted to find out what was going on, he was rejected.
Is it possible that the other party wants to pluck the goose
Tang En couldn't help covering the purse in his arms. This was his last fortune. If someone robbed him, he wouldn't be able to survive.
But don't give it? He didn't have the courage, and he couldn't refuse the brutal army that could bring down the church. If he annoyed this group of killing gods, the end would be even worse.
As he walked, Tang En couldn't help but want to cry out, why was he so unlucky? Obviously there are so many businessmen, but they chose themselves? Could it be that he was cursed by the gods because he threw the unsellable talismans and statues into the ravine!
This desperate mood made him distracted, and he was unable to quickly recover until a commander who claimed to be the deputy battalion commander asked him.
"W-what... small road?"
The other party did not get angry, but asked again calmly, "One of my soldiers said, you know a trail that can go directly to the foot of Mount Hermes without going through the New Holy City, right?"
"It's the line you told me that some merchants use it to smuggle high-value goods, and you've followed them a few times," another added.
Wait... not for the golden dragon in his arms? Tang En took a peek at the latter, and found that the speaker was the young soldier he met on the road. He seemed to be called Nail. Seeing that he was very enthusiastic at the time, he chatted with him a few more words, hoping to pass the leak. The behavior of the church business tax to win his approval. I didn't expect that this move would bring me such trouble!
But this is the end, regret is useless.
"Uh, there is indeed such a road, the locals call it the ladder in the cloud," Tang En said bitingly, "it only appears after the snow melts every year, and it is impossible to pass when it is foggy or raining, and it is said that there are There are several exits, but I only know the one that leads to the dawn."
"Very good," the commander nodded, "you take my people for a walk twice, as long as you can pass, I will reward you."
"Don't dare, my lord!" Tang En immediately knelt down, "How dare I ask for your reward, I just hope you can let me go home after I leave."
"Unfortunately, this can't be done." The other party's words suddenly made his heart feel half cold. "In order to ensure that there are no accidents, you must follow us in the next few days until the task is completed."
"But, but my lord." Before Tang En finished speaking, five golden dragons were thrown in front of him.
"This is the deposit, and there are five more after the event," the commander interrupted. "You should know exactly what ten golden dragons can buy in most parts of Greycastle."
To be able to buy his life, he swallowed. After so many years of business, the liquidity in his arms is only more than thirty golden dragons. The other party's intention is undoubtedly that this is money to buy life, and it is impossible to refuse.
"Will you... really let me go?" He couldn't help but ask, even though he knew the question was meaningless.
"Of course, as long as you do your best as a guide, I will send someone to send you back to Evernight City safely. You can rest assured."
…
Dunn left the camp worried about gains and losses, but found that he was accompanied by the young Nail and an old soldier.
"You've hurt me badly," he said with a wry smile. Judging from the expressions of the two, this should be just a coincidence, not a deliberate set-up.
"How could this harm you?" Nail frowned, "Ten golden dragons is by no means a small sum. As long as you don't have any ill intentions, you don't have to worry about encountering any danger."
"Don't worry, the boss's words are still very reliable. He said that if he will let you go, he will let you go." The old soldier interjected, "Besides, you can get ten golden dragons if you lead the way. I am happy with this matter. Too late."
"you are… "
"Just call me Uncle Sang. In addition, honorifics are omitted. If you want to use it, you should also tell Nails that he is the monitor, and he is one level higher than me."
"Yes, is that so?" Tang En couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. He always thought that this young man was just a low-level soldier.
"According to the previous name," Nail waved his hand indifferently.
"Can those two tell me what the mission your deputy battalion commander said... is it?"
"We will bypass the Hermes Plateau and stop the Dawn Army's offensive under the Old Holy City."
"Squad leader!" Uncle Sang reminded aloud.
"It doesn't matter, he will stay with us all the time these days. Disclosing some information properly can make him less thoughtful, which will help us complete the task. As long as he changes a little, I will kill him as soon as possible. "
Nail's words made Tang En shudder, but the first half of the other party's sentence was even more incredible.
"Stop Dawn's army?" He widened his eyes in surprise. "It's impossible! The path is only two people wide, and there are caves in some places. If you are not careful, you will fall into the cliff. Even if you walk early in the morning, In the evening, at most hundreds of people will pass through within a week, what are you using to resist those knights? Not to mention that the church may attack you from behind!"
"We are not fighting alone," Nail said calmly, "Your Majesty's reinforcements will soon arrive at Cold Wind Ridge, and you will naturally see how the First Army fought."