"You guys, what are you chattering about? Hurry up and keep up with the formation!" Claremont stopped the discussion in time.
After seeing the soldiers in the last row immediately become more disciplined, Claremont sighed in his heart: Please don't talk about other people's gossip while looking at yourself, okay? It was so embarrassing.
Based on the few words that came to my ears, I figured out the whole plot process. It can also be regarded as giving Claremont a new understanding of his soldiers.
The scouting team stopped when the sky was completely dark.
"The outdoor temperature is too low tonight, so we won't extend the travel time. Let's set up a camp and start a fire." Abel ordered the soldiers in the icy cold wind.
"yes!"
When everyone dispersed and prepared for the camp. Austin stayed where he was, looking at the deserted surroundings. Asked Gilbert strangely: "Where did you go yesterday? Why didn't I see anyone appear along the way?"
"I took a shortcut, and you can't go through that road. From time to time, people will come here to pick agricultural products. It's just that now it's the season after the snow falls, so there are fewer people coming." Gilbert explained .
"So that's how it is." Only then did Austin understand, and led Gilbert to the place where everyone gathered. After receiving his share of tools, Austin continued to ask Gilbert: "So when can we reach the town?"
"Tomorrow, the town near the volcano is not far from here." Gilbert said holding a pile of firewood.
"Well." Austin replied, "I hope I can arrive sooner, so that I can buy clothes that fit you."
"Tomorrow, we will arrive at the small town of Seroyidi." Abel pointed to a stronghold on the map and said.
"Have you been there before?" DeWitt asked, looking up.
"I have been. The town is taken care of by the homeless race near the volcano in turn. When we went there, some supplies were replenished there." Abel recalled.
"Compared to the dwarf town, is there anything special about it?" Claremont continued to ask.
"It's much bigger than a dwarf town, and the marketing regions of each race are also separated." Abel replied, "Maybe it's more convenient for management."
"Sounds good." Devitt nodded and said, "We won't encounter any trouble on the way up the mountain, right?"
"Probably not." Abel replied: "Everyone knows how difficult it is to advance from the edge of the island to this place. So as long as you successfully reach the periphery of the volcano, no one will make things difficult for you. This is also It’s a rule on this small island, and I only know it because I’ve been here once.”
"I can finally feel at ease." DeWitt exhaled.
"Recently because of the 'Yarong' accident, the status of the dwarves among the people near the volcano has changed. Regarding this, we have to be careful." Abel thought of what happened a few days ago, and said solemnly road.
"Yes." Claremont also responded, and said, "When we set off tomorrow, we should talk to the soldiers first: we must not reveal that we have passed through the territory of the Dragon Clan."
"Yeah." DeWitt nodded emphatically.
At this time, a soldier first reported, then walked into the tent, and informed the three of them: "Captain DeWitt, Captain Clement, and Captain Abel. It is already dinner time. You can go to eat."
"Okay." Devitt nodded, and then signaled for the soldiers to retreat.
The three tidied up a bit and walked outside the camp door. Soldiers were noisily assembled for a meal.
In the crowd, DeWitt catches a glimpse of Austiner serving Gilbert. He said with a slightly complicated expression: "Gilbert will be going home soon."
"That's right." Claremont looked towards where DeWitt was looking, and replied, "Austinger must be very sad by then."
"Gilbert's previous identity should be the crown prince of the goblin clan. Maybe he wants to fight for his own throne when he goes back this time," Abel said.
"Although Gilbert's ability is indeed very strong, and his mind is much more mature than that of people of his age. But it is too thin to be involved in the bloody power struggle." DeWitt sighed and said .
"He will go back only if there are people who support him." Abel responded, "I hope those people can share some of the pressure and responsibility for him."
"It's better not to tell Austin about what we speculate." Claremont warned: "After all, until now, Gilbert seems to have never talked about his origins to Austin."
"Well. Just let it be." Abel affirmed.
After dinner time, the sky began to snow again.
"The snow that fell last night hasn't melted yet, and it started snowing again tonight." Austin said, wiping his mouth.
"That's right. Tomorrow will probably be as cold as today." Gilbert sat on a chair, looking at the volcano in the distance, and said softly.
"Of course you don't have to worry about tomorrow." Austin smiled happily and said, "We will definitely enjoy the warmth brought by the fireplace in the hotel room. I haven't slept on a soft mattress for a long time .”
"Hehe." Gilbert laughed softly when he heard what he said.
Austin looked towards the place where Gilbert was facing before, and exclaimed: "So you can see the volcano from here. I just focused on eating and didn't pay attention at all. Eh? There seems to be snow on the top of the volcano. "
"Well, the volcano is dormant in winter. The altitude is so high, it is estimated that the snow falling on it has been frozen." Gilbert responded.
"Your home is also on this volcano." Austin asked curiously, "Can you show me?"
"What you can't see here is that the goblins live underground. And it's on the south side of the mountain." Gilbert smiled and shook his head, saying.
"How long does it take to walk from the foot of the mountain to your house?" Austin became sad because of the imminent separation. At this time, his expression looked a little gloomy.
"One day," Gilbert replied. There was also reluctance on his face.
"It's pretty close." After hearing the answer, Austin nodded and said, "When we come back from our mission, can I visit you?"
When Gilbert heard this, tears welled up in his eyes.
"Okay, if you can't come to Goblin Country, I'll wait for you in the small town at the foot of the mountain."
(end of this chapter)