Night fell, and the sky was full of stars.
The scorching temperature during the day has dropped, and now the night after the sudden drop in temperature is a good time to trek in the desert. As long as you set up your tent and light a bonfire before the severe cold at night, you can be sure of worry-free.
That's why the caravans left in a hurry, reporting the situation as soon as possible was one of the reasons.
But more reasons.
It was because they were afraid that Rolf would go back on his word, and led a team to rob them.
Just a few days ago, there were rumors that the caravan that offended Rolf was attacked by robbers after leaving the station, and died half a day away from the station and the stone pass.
Everyone had their throats cut to death, and the head of the businessman who offended Rolf was put on a spear.
Although no one proved that it was Rolf's hand.
But everyone understood that it was this guy who was like a bandit who secretly planned the attack.
Rolf can do it.
He is notorious in the continent of Calradia. Unlike the NPCs of the good camp such as Fatis, Bundak, James, and Manid, he is a complete villain and bastard, and there is not much he can't do.
For him, the bottom line is a membrane that can be broken through at any time.
Just like a woman's.
But Rolf was extremely loyal to Kant.
In other words, the NPCs in the evil camp are loyal to Kant and support him unconditionally.
They do not oppose Kant's good deeds, but welcome Kant's evil deeds. They have no objection to this. Compared with Bundak and Fatis in the good camp, they are undoubtedly more suitable for the development of the initial wasteland expansion. After all, accumulating primitive funds, All are bloody killings, goodness can only be oppressed.
This is the truth of the world. When the corresponding strength is not obtained, the so-called kindness can only be swallowed by other fierce competitors, just like fish and shrimp in the lake, devouring each other to grow and plundering each other's resources.
Therefore, Kant trusted Rolf very much, and also gave him great rights.
As far as military power is concerned.
Apart from Fatis, who commanded the "Drehem" castle, it was here that Rolf had the heaviest military power.
Kant believed he could solve the problem for himself.
Rolf is very good at this kind of dirty work with blood on his hands.
Not only was he able to suppress the imminent situation facing the station, but he was also able to handle it perfectly with the scimitar in his hand and the spears of the cavalry behind him.
Everyone is afraid.
Anyone who faces the butcher's knife will keep complimenting and learn to bend down and flatter.
Those merchants from the Principality of Lions, with evil intentions and noble backgrounds, will also learn how to dedicate their humbleness to Rolf, and at the same time pay a lot of money, but it is just on their psychological bottom line Big silver coins, in exchange for peace to come here.
Even if some people were unwilling to attract robber gangs and initiate a merchant riot, for Rolf, who was already vigilant, as long as he was careful, it would be an easy counter-ambush.
At night, Kant and Rolf had an in-depth chat about future defense issues.
Emphasis was placed on any dangers that might be encountered in the future, as well as the reactions of those nobles.
Rolf needs to be on his toes.
Chat late into the night.
If it wasn't for Kant who would set off for the sentry oasis tomorrow morning, the chat would probably continue.
After all, next, this central station located in the sentry oasis, the rocky pass, and even the pass of the Sanwaya Mountains is the only window for Kant to communicate with the outside world.
All kinds of problems and pressures will follow immediately.
Rolf's burden was heavy.
But because of this, Kant chose to believe him.
Rolf, who came from the Calradia continent and has been honed, naturally has outstanding abilities.
The night was getting dark.
Bright stars filled the sky.
The merchants have all replenished their drinking water and food, and left towards the stone pass.
The discussion between Kant and Rolf is over.
The accompanying Swadian knights also entered their rooms to rest.
After all, they will set off at dawn tomorrow, and it is estimated that there is still a day and a night's journey before returning to the sentry oasis. It will take a long journey, and it is indeed hard work in the harsh environment of the Nalun Desert.
The room was therefore given to Kant to sleep by the station garrison.
Nothing to say all night.
Chill descends on the desert.
But bonfires were lit inside and outside the station.
The warmth dispelled the chill, allowing the knights in the room and the cavalry in the tents outside to sleep soundly.
Even if there are desert robbers on patrol at night.
He is also wearing a thick leather jacket, made of desert antelope fur, which is very warm.
With the bright stars in the sky, the faint chill became more and more intense.
Come late at night.
The rotating night cavalry has changed several waves.
The bright starlight and the bright moonlight shine on the earth like layers of veils.
Behind the surrounding sand dunes, where even the patrols of desert robbers did not reach, there appeared a group of cavalry, about 10 of them, who were also covered in leather robes, with only their nostrils and eyes exposed. Roads of hot white mist, eyes cold.
Not much to say, they were still very unaccustomed to the cruel environment of the Nalun Desert. They turned their horses and galloped. The exhausted horses stepped on the sand dunes, snorting, and ran towards the depths of the sand dunes.
... ...
Nothing to say all night.
The light of dawn pierces the darkness, and the fish white at the end of the sky proves that the day has come.
But the dawn in the Nalun Desert was still cold.
A little breeze blowing from the north brushed my cheeks, and I could still feel the deep chill.
The temperature difference between day and night in the desert area is huge.
The high temperature during the day can boil water, and the low temperature at night can freeze water.
This is why the Nalun Desert is known as a forbidden zone for human beings. No one wants to live here, even Kant, in his heart, has some kind of helplessness for the hardships of life in this desert.
If they could live on fertile plains, no one would come to survive in such a harsh environment.
At the well next to the station.
The clear and cool underground lake water has been brought up by wooden barrels.
Fortunately, a fish that lives in an underground lake was caught in the wooden barrel. The carp with the width of the palm and the length of the forearm was sent directly to the kitchen and became part of the breakfast.
There are fish living in the underground lake connected by the well. Although there are not many, there are definitely a lot of them.
But now is not the time to worry about that.
The clear and cool water of the lake has filled everyone's water bladders.
The knights' Swadian horses were also fed the fine fodder brought from the sentry oasis.
Well prepared.
In the kitchen, breakfast is also cooked.
In front of Kant was wheat porridge, slices of toast, grilled air-dried meat, fried fish and fried eggs, and a small glass of malt wine for appetizers. Although it was simple, the food in the station was considered rich.
Others ate only wheat porridge, bread, and roasted air-dried meat.
Everyone devoured it.
They have to wait until the sky is bright, and take advantage of the temperature before it is completely scorching. If they wait for the scorching sun at noon and want to continue trekking in the desert, it will definitely be much more difficult.
After breakfast, Kant asked Rolf a few words, and then led the team to leave.
103 Swadian knights followed.
The hoofprints left by camel caravans when they transported supplies in the past are roads.
Although there was a sandstorm, there are still caravans of camels bringing supplies to the station in recent days, which can be seen clearly, but traces of horseshoes and ruts can also be found occasionally.
Kant looked up and looked at the dunes on both sides.
There were some broken wagons lying there, and scattered corpses.
What's more, the heads were all chopped off, stuck on the spears, and lifted obliquely, like primitive ancient totem pillars, deterring travelers who dared to set foot on this road.
This is indeed a threat.
From Rolf's wanton killing.
Kant recognized that those carriages and corpses were businessmen from the Lion Principality.
It was only a few days before he was killed.
It should be after the sandstorm.
It seems that these businessmen are trying to take advantage of the chaos after the sandstorm to go deep into the sentry oasis.
However, he was discovered by the desert robbers, and Rolf directly killed the group of guys who dared to violate the rules. They slaughtered all the guys who dared to violate the rules among the sand dunes, and even hung their heads on the spears to deter those who came after.
But obviously, this deterrence is not effective.
On both sides of the dunes one after another, sporadic corpses appeared.
Either it's a businessman's attire, or an adventurer's attire.
But without exception, they were all discovered by the patrolling desert robbers, who chopped off their heads and stuck their spears or long swords at the top of the sand dunes.
The desert bandits have no problem with that.
It's just killing people.
When they were in the Sarande Desert, they did all kinds of evil.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be called a Desert Bandit!
Kant led the knights to gallop forward quickly, and the number of corpses between the dunes on both sides gradually decreased.
It can be seen that there are too few people who can withstand the threat of death and enter the depths of the Nalun Desert, especially with so many corpses on both sides, which fully shows the ruthlessness of these cavalrymen.
Losing one's life for the sake of information, this business is not considered appropriate at present.
Kant they are galloping.
Behind him, five desert bandits came quickly on horseback.
"Slow down." Kant raised his hand to signal.
The team's forward speed suddenly slowed down, allowing the small group of desert robbers to follow up.
The leader of the desert robbers was panting, and apparently galloped all the way. Seeing Kant and the others stop, they immediately rode to Kant's side, and Sushenghui reported: "My lord, our patrol team found abnormal footprints on the sand dunes, which may be There are spies going deep into the desert, Master Rolf told me to inform you to pay attention to safety!"
"Well, I see." Kant nodded, his eyes calm.
It's easy to spot unusual footprints in the desert.
After all, footprints are left in the sand, and as long as there is no wind and no sandstorms, they will be clearly visible for several weeks.
Because of this, Rolf was able to lead the desert robbers and Sarande riders to easily find out if there were any spies or businessmen who defied the ban and entered the deep desert.
Capture is also easy.
As long as you follow the footprints, you can catch these little mice.
"How many are there?" Kant asked.
(end of this chapter)