Indeed, the master craftsman Peru is right, Tonigel is not rich in crystal mines.
Forging the white lion armor, in the completion stage, the holy pattern of the wind needs to be imprinted on the main joints of the armor and the chest plate to reduce the weight of the entire armor and improve dexterity. When completing this step, Eruin’s craftsmen usually use amethyst or citrine instead. Both of these crystals are extremely pure magic crystals—and are the main materials commonly used in crystal balls by witches and stars. One-In Warnd, light amethyst is also called moon quartz, a type of calcite. Golan-Elsen, Anlek and Vieiro, and the eastern part of Jean Denner are rich in this kind of crystals. They grow densely in karst caves formed by water-eroded landforms between mountain hills—but Tonigel does not Including such natural conditions.
Even for Brando, Tonigel is an unfamiliar territory.
The suspension bridge was put down creakingly, and the chains connecting the suspension bridge and the city gate rubbed against the square bricks and made a rattling noise. A ray of light shot in from behind the suspension bridge and was printed on the brick wall on the side of the black hole. Brando sat motionless on the horseback, his light brown eyes reflected the light that was gradually becoming dazzling behind the darkness—he pursed his lips and watched quietly as the suspension bridge slowly dropped. The gap between the city gates is getting bigger and bigger. More and more light was pouring in from behind the gap, reflecting his eyes brightly.
Behind is the main street of Fir Tree City. Apart from a brief speech to the surviving mercenaries and the citizens of the city in the early morning after the bitter battle of that night, this is the first time he has observed the city from the perspective of the lord—it belongs to him. My own city, at least for the time being, I can say that. The Baron Fir is located in the south of Tonigel and is directly under the jurisdiction of Grudin. There are actually only four main population areas-Fir City, the mining town of Saflund, the Gris Ferry and Gris Port in the east. , The statistical population is about 80,000, of which about 30,000 live in Firshan Castle and its surrounding areas. Of course, there are many population settlements such as Green Village that are not included in the statistics, but Brando guesses that the total population here will not exceed 100,000.
However, this is the most densely populated area of Tonigel, and there are about 300,000 people living in Tonigel.
Tonigel's total area is about 170 knight collars, and the area under the direct jurisdiction of Grudin is certainly not the only noble territory here. Among them, his retainers occupy most of the territory. Brando knew that Grudin had two biggest henchmen, Lord Mintai and Lord Pallas. Among them, Lord Pallas himself was a knight who was given a silver rank, and he held the only one in this region. A regular army. Brando knew that this guy had a nickname called "Knight of Harmony" Sharuf, and he said that he was lenient because Sharuf himself is actually a harsh and old-fashioned, compared with the always brutal nobles here. Knight, such a person can get along well with Grudin and be entrusted with important tasks. Brando knows that the only reason is because-the other party has always had an almost stubborn loyalty to Grudin.
So, next he will be the first to face the army of these two Lords Lords. These people are the pathfinder for Earl Dernell. Only by letting them learn a lesson can he hide behind the scenes and refuse to show up. The Lord Earl became more cautious.
Therefore, their first goal was to make the retainers of Grudin fear themselves in the next battle.
The suspension bridge door was creaking and creaking. After a white light, Brando's vision first reflected the blue sky. He raised his head and looked at the day—from Fir Castle to the northernmost Parton Wilderness, the flat Tonigle Plain between the Cape Gorge and Grahar Mountains shared such bright weather. This is the best period before the winter in the Denell region. The plain is shining with golden luster, but after the autumn harvest, the temperature will soon drop.
Therefore, the nobles in the north are intensively preparing for the war, striving to launch an offensive before the winter. If postponed, the war will continue until the spring of the second year. Neither Queen Anna nor Gluk would like to see such an outcome. Especially in the Yanilasu area, the'Lion and Dragon' fleet of the Eruin royal family poses a huge threat behind Corcovado, and it may change the situation at any time.
Now that West Fah’s Black Front Corps has entered the Lodar River, what is left is that both parties are persuading the Freeport Merchants of Ampersel. If the queen’s top lobbyists succeeded among profit-seeking businessmen, thousands of Sifah heavy infantry would cross the Lodar River and reach the frontier of Vlada in a straight line—just as it has happened in history.
In the same way, in Tonigel in the south, the situation became tense because of his appearance. The atmosphere of war seemed to be floating in the wind, representing the sweetness of a bumper harvest, but with a faint smell of blood.
Time moves methodically against a heavy, lead-grey background.
"On the 17th, the day after the war, according to the communication standards of this era, the letterhead with news of the mercenaries' riots should have been passed to Lord Mintai in the north of Fort Mins. And the first batch. The knights are leaving the rocky limestone castle, gathering their forces in all directions," Brando thought silently, that all he can control now is only around Fir Castle, and the knights in those manors have already fled with news. "After initial preparations, Lord Mintai may be able to pull up an army of two to three thousand people, the same noble private soldier, although the black iron rate is less than 20%-but for the number of mercenaries less than a thousand, It is also facing a tough battle."
"Lord Mintai may predict that the mercenaries will defend the fir castles, or escape into the forest." But Brando's ideal battle location is in the hills north of Grace Ferry. As for when the army will leave , Depends on the scout's news. Prior to this, he had sent a small group of Rubis mercenaries to the latter's territory-at the moment in the Baron of Fir, no one other than Druids was more suitable to act as a spy than these experienced mercenaries.
Brando thought about all this in silence, because this battle seemed so important in everyone's heart.
This is not just referring to Lord Mintai's imminent dispatch of troops, it is just a small test-Brando's real headache is the possible pressing behind the scenes for Earl De Nell. He thinks he has about a month to arrange all of this, repair the defenses, organize the territory-and before that, it is more important to build the confidence of the mercenaries in him. Although the mercenaries in the city were in the same boat with him temporarily, in the long run they could not always stand so closely with him. Unless they are confident that they can provide them with the necessary shelter.
None of the three heads of Uta, Kerencia, and Fern was a waiting generation, and Brando knew that he could not keep these people with a good hope alone. And this battle will build up such a confidence.
In fact, Antitina also privately believes that this battle is not just to stabilize the original group. It is also to declare the legitimacy of Brando to the subjects of the Baron Firce, because if this battle achieves the expected goal, the pace of Earl Dernell will be slowed down. In this way, people's hearts will naturally fall to their side.
The people need not only a benevolent lord, but also a lord who can protect them.
At this time, the suspension bridge was half down, and Brando saw the red roofs of Fir City far away. Tonigel is leaning against the west bank of the Inner Sea of the Dead Moon. The wind from the sea brings plenty of rain. Therefore, ordinary houses have very steep roofs. Except for the pointed arch windows of the attic, there is a line hanging beside the eaves. Channels for diversion. The new green vines hang down from the attic windows and contrast with the vermilion tiles.
The light also poured in to brighten the inside of the city gate. Except for the face, the light outlines Brando's half body on horseback from the dark environment, and then depicts two beautiful girls behind him with graceful bodies. Curve. Qian carried a spear and stood upright on the horseback. Although her amber eyes deliberately maintained a calmness like a guard, she couldn't hide the expectation and excitement of a young girl deep in her heart. After all, she was a personality. Independent girls, who grew up in the mountains and forests of the southern border with the Gray Wolf Mercenary Corps, and of course they will not be used to the dullness in the castle.
As for Miss Elf, most of her emotions were still indifferent.
Brando paid a little attention to his two entourages, then cast his gaze to the front and calmed down. The suspension bridge was being put down a little bit in front of him, and the scenery on the other side appeared to him more and more-the street was actually still being cleaned, but there were already pedestrians. Most of the shops and workshops have not been opened, but the keen senses of the young man have already noticed that the suspicious and vigilant eyes in the windows have fallen on him-the residents of the city have already noticed the movement in the fir castle. , They are looking at the new lord who is not so legal.
Although Brando has ordered Antitina to reformulate the tax policy, it has not only eliminated most of the tax, but also cut off the past accounts. Unfortunately, although this approach is fascinating, most people doubt how powerful this thing is. Besides, whether he can stand still again is still a question.
With a loud noise and dust, the suspension bridge was finally completely lowered. Brando smiled in his heart, and did not care too much about the attitudes of these people. Secondly, he saw Fern, Uta and Clencia and his party waiting outside the castle—and Antitina was standing there. Next to them.
"Lord Lord."
Seeing him appear, the silver-haired middle-aged Karencia was the first to lower his head deeply. As he had fought side by side with Brando himself, he knew better what the young lord had. Although he was also worried at the moment whether Brando could hold the Jean Denell family head-on, or whether he would throw them out as scapegoats, the more worried he was, the more respectful he was.
Uta curled his lips slightly, but Brando's style today made her look slightly brighter, thinking that this murderous young man had such a friendly side. Only Fern held his head up and his face was expressionless.
"Do you know what I am looking for you?" Brando asked.
All three shook their heads.
"Lord Lord," Kerencia replied respectfully, "Just give your instructions, and we will definitely go through fire and water."