When I returned to the Forest of Dreams again, I couldn't recognize it.
As soon as they disembarked, the fleets moored around the pier were covered with various flags, including Oran, Donglan, the Kingdom of the Mage, etc., and even the country of Baier. It seems that even if you go around one In the big circle, Bayer didn't give up his plan.
The dock area is full of busy people loading and unloading goods, but the most eye-catching ones are still adventurers from all over the place. Judging from their configuration, each team has at least one person with a wrist wheel. "Contract Hero".
In fact, for those adventurers who want to earn justice points, compared to the recapture battle of Oran, where the combat environment is extremely harsh, the scale of the war here is smaller, and there is an absolutely safe "safe zone", which is naturally more popular. welcome.
Although most of the adventurers are human, there is no shortage of other races here. After all, the advantages of the adventurer as a foreign race are obvious, not to mention the barbarians and orcs in the north, the lizardmen from remote desert areas can see it arrive.
"It seems that it is very popular."
Leaving the dock area and walking into the forest, the changes will be even greater. The bustling market area, the busy administrative area, the wood spirits in the woods, and the mid-air wood spirits have their own fast lanes. The business of the store seems to be very good, and everywhere is busy. The flow of people, this is no longer a desert.
When our Ivy returned here, it also caused a stir. When most of the ships were still small and medium-sized wooden ships full of 30 to 50 people, the giant wooden battleships of the battleship class gave people a strong sense of shock.
The warship had just arrived, but it started business directly on the edge of the dock area.
"Thorn Garden Dreamland branch, officially opened! Don't miss it if you pass by!"
The Evergreen Vine, which was originally a giant battleship, had enough space to carry cargo, so I simply modified it and turned it into a cargo ship and a traveling merchant ship. As for the main business, it was naturally all kinds of war machines in the Garden of Thorns.
Now that the giant ship is moving across the dock, all the hatches that are automatically opened are opened, and there are activity shops one after another.
There are iron horses equipped with auxiliary wheels, simple power armor, engineering artillery, various war machines, and of course, there are some new types of weapons and equipment that are still being tested.
Sawtooth swords with a roaring "humming", the latest dwarven muskets, portable dwarven artillery, mechanical shields with their own defensive force fields, all kinds of new styles are waiting for the test of the battlefield.
And an excellent arms dealer will make a lot of money while making the battlefield a test field for his weapons, and then use the money to spread his market and improve his products. The difference between us and them is that we have a little bit more. Conscience and position, only arm one side.
In terms of sales on the first day, it will take some time for these mechanical products to be accepted by adventurers. After all, whether it is a goblin or a dwarf, the reputation in this regard is really not very good, but the gold tooth as the demonstrator. Beya, blow yourself up to the sky in front of the public... I said earlier not to use the "safety card" to name the bazooka, this name is completely cursed!
"Sure enough, these bastards are not reliable at all. Forget it, forget it, there will always be people who try it early, let time and record test it."
There are other reasons for us to return to the Forest of Dreams so quickly. We were dispatched in the name of the envoys of the Wood Spirit Clan. The alliance was considered a success, but when we came back, there was a new trouble on our body.
"Is the kingdom of mages sending Baier to discuss the truce as an envoy? It's really troublesome."
The entrusted person is not me, but Shirley. It seems that the relationship between us has been known by people with intentions, so there is obviously a problem with this appointment. Since she was sent as an envoy, it is naturally impossible for me to ignore it. A "rookie" at the golden level just wanted to toss her to death.
"It doesn't matter, anyway, I want to see what the hell those guys are doing."
However, I personally don't think I will directly entrust it to me. Most of the time, I'm afraid that I'll make a fool of myself, or something will happen.
After all, compared to an outsider like me, Xue Li is considered a talent from a local academic background, and she will probably be concerned about the interests of the kingdom of mages.
The expected travel plan has been determined. Now that the Forest of Dreams has been rectified for a few days, I will go to the capital of Baier. As for whether I want to check the rainy night city in the middle of the battle, it depends on my personal judgment.
Yes, it's just me. The envoy went directly to the capital of Baier. I didn't follow it. I just set a contact point in the capital of Baier.
Instead of being a diplomatic envoy who is stared at, I personally think it is better to walk alone in the shadows. At least, many things cannot be seen on the bright side. If the situation is possible, I would also like to fight in the "Holy War" on the Eastern Front. "Look at the battlefield, maybe you will meet old acquaintances.
Walking alone in the new town area of the Forest of Dreams, the bustling scene in front of me is still very surprising. After all, it was Baier's Victoria Harbor half a year ago, and it was still an uninhabited magical forest more than two months ago. The leader of prosperity.
"...Although there are many wounded, the spirits of the adventurers are good, and most of them have smiles on their faces. Is that an expectation for the future? It seems that there is really no need to worry about the front line of the Forest of Dreams. I still want to find someone Opportunity to go to the front to see…”
It was noon, and I ordered some side dishes at a roadside restaurant, while watching the savage in the hall who was telling his own adventure story bragging.
"It's too late, it's too soon, just when our team was in a desperate situation, as the big thief, I made a move, a back stab to kill, and then launched a kick to stun the lich, a combination of skills, and one person killed the witch. Demon, I'm Frida..."
Wait, is this barbarian a thief? Sure enough, as long as there are more people, there will be all kinds of strange things, but when I think of the ogre thief I met last time, I feel that it is nothing, but will the lich be stunned? If it wasn't that the lich was a necromancer wearing a skull mask, it was the barbarian's extra racial talent boaster.
"Brother Paladin, are you alone?"
The one who came up with a smile was a young female priest. Judging from the gold coin holy emblem on her chest, she was an intermediate priest of the goddess of wealth.
Of course, she was not recruited for special services or the like. That was the personal hobby of many Eros priests. The goddess of wealth and her followers will always pursue wealth itself.
I was stunned at first, but then suddenly realized.
This is the front line of the battlefield. Many temporarily formed hunting teams are looking for people here. Bars, dining rooms and other places with high traffic are naturally places for adventurers to find companions, and I am alone, it seems that I am waiting for the team It seems that the other party is missing someone, but the strange thing is...
"How did you know I was a Paladin?"
Since I left the Cloud Tower, I didn't put on the iconic mage robe, just a daily linen robe, and I didn't bring any weapons with me, so how could I be recognized.
"Sitting posture, smile, and marks on hands."
People who have received long-term military training and knight training will have significantly different walking and sitting postures. The marks on their hands are left over from sword training. As for smiles... The 59-style business smiles seem to have become paladins. Patent and Instinct.
"The most important thing is that you are not dissatisfied with the cheap beer here. Even the barbarians in our team complain about the unpleasant drink every day. When you drink it, you don't even frown, but you smile. Your days before are probably over. It's very…”
Indeed, the noble knights would not even come to the low-end restaurants along the road, not to mention the two copper coins and a glass of beer. Only the paladins who were used to the poor would be used to the unpleasant cheap drinks and black bread.
I nodded, judging a person's occupation based on appearance and habits. This is not an advanced skill, but it is a required course for senior adventurers. Only then did I seriously look at the priest in front of me.
About 18 or 19 years old, the short flaxen hair was neatly arranged, with a little acne that did not affect his delicate and energetic face, and the half-old plate armor and half body armor still had a glossy finish, obviously The care is not bad, the small round shield and the mace are a regular combination of priests, but only the small round shield has enchantments, and there are not even a few magic equipment, obviously not rich.
"... At most, silver is down. If this is the captain, the evaluation of the entire team will probably be at the peak of bronze."
The index finger lightly knocked on the table, and the golden holy light flashed away on the table, which also proved her guess that I was indeed a Paladin.
"Is there something wrong with me?"
Seeing the flash of holy light, the priestess was overjoyed at first, but then she hesitated. Originally, she was looking at a paladin walking alone without equipment. She was so young and thought she was a rookie. With the ability to control the Holy Light freely, if it is a Paladin who specializes in spiritual art, it is probably only a high-level professional (golden level), and his team can't afford such a ruthless role.
"Our squad took on a quest that paid well, but our defensive fighters didn't want to do it, so we lacked a melee class."
I frowned, the mission statement was too simple, and it seemed a little insincere.
For ordinary mercenaries and adventurers, an ambiguous mission description is absolutely unacceptable. The more unknown places, the more unexpected places may occur, or the employer itself has problems.
Life is not a game, and it is impossible to do it all over again. To be a long-lived adventurer, the first priority is to be cautious.
Seemingly finding my dissatisfaction, the priestess hurriedly added.
"It's not that I don't want to say it carefully. This is a big operation organized by the local elves. We are only a part of it, so the specific task requirements can only be known when the time comes."
After some hesitation, I nodded, accepting her request.
"That's great! Our 'Mu Ling's super cute' mercenary group finally has a meat shield! We can accept missions again!"
"… What did you say? Can you say it again."
Now, it was the female pastor's turn to be very embarrassed, she lowered her head and explained in a low voice.
"We formed a group here temporarily. At that time, we changed several names, all of which were the same name. I said one casually, and then..."
In a sense, I can understand it. After all, the wood spirits were more popular in the kingdom of mages. That group of female fans spends their time in the cafe every day, and they can't drive them away after get off work. Her sister is probably also a wood spirit fan.
Although wood spirit lovers are not uncommon, especially for women, various wood spirit fan clubs have been formed (male lolicon clubs? Those perverts will be banned), but such names are not afraid to laugh when signing up Lose each other's big teeth? Inexplicably, I remembered the "Absolute Gentlemen's League", which was well-established. This is another name that has been hated through the ages. Sure enough, you must be careful in naming it. Well, you should let me, the naming master.
"Then, why did your original warrior leave the team?"
I vaguely guessed something, so I asked casually.
"… He thinks our name is bad."
Sure enough, in such a team, the pressure and strange eyes that men have to bear are even heavier, and it is sissies not to treat others as perverts. I was a little discouraged, but when I saw the pitiful tears of the female pastor, I looked forward to it. He stared at me and sighed involuntarily.
"Anyway, we have to look at the battlefield situation here. It won't be long. Just find a team and make do with it."
So, I nodded, it seems, just take the opportunity to do some activities.
"Well, ma'am, at least for the next few days, Paladin Roland is willing to serve you."
…
The lake was as beautiful and quiet as before, the moonlight sprinkled on the lake, and there was no noise from other places in the Forest of Dreams.
In the eyes of the water lily floating bridge on the lake, I walked over, and on the floating bed in the lake, the voice of Sleeping Beauty was the same as before, but it was more bloody.
As I approached, it seemed to sense that I was coming, and the long eyelashes twitched slightly, as if I had dreamed of something good, and the corner of my mouth had a sweet smile, which made me look forward to it.
"Although it's much cuter when you're not talking... Maybe, I still hope you wake up earlier and annoy me."
But unfortunately, my voice did not get a response. In the end, Amyra reluctantly returned to calm.
"Is the sacrifice still not enough?"
Seems to be talking to itself, but gets the expected answer.
"...Please don't worry too much. It's only a matter of time before Mother Mother wakes up."
The bright red Samantha came out from behind the tree, but there seemed to be a little worry on her calm face.
I nodded and didn't ask any more questions. I'm afraid these little guys are more anxious than me about Amira's sleep.
But when I left, I suddenly remembered the group of little guys I just met.
"By the way, have you made any big moves recently? The kind that calls for a lot of adventurers to join forces?"
"...Yes, the original plan to inform your father was the expansion of the Forest of Dreams..."