"How?" DeWitt asked curiously.
"Hehe, the territory on this island has been divided up by homeless people of various races." The homeless people continued to explain to the scouting army: "Actually, not only the land, but also the sea area near the land: every few tens of sea miles will be changed." Master. This is why people who do business at sea can only hide in secret."
"Then why do we have to live in this kind of place?" a soldier asked.
"The crew lives here too." The vagrant spread his hands, pointed to the steel roof, and said, "The upper cabin is not inhabited. It is a room for placing sacrifices to griffins. To survive on this sea, you must let the griffin let you go. Generally speaking, the sea monsters who drive the boat don’t actually earn much money.”
"I see." DeWitt nodded knowingly.
After the Calradian soldiers learned what happened, they didn't continue to complain.
Abel also heard the same explanation from the crew, and returned to the cabin, and introduced to everyone: No meals are provided on board, and fire is prohibited. These days, the soldiers can only live on the dry food in the bag.
A group of people drifted on this ship for three or four days at sea. Every night, they would be woken up by the footsteps of griffins on the deck, and spent the rest of the night in fear.
On the evening of the fourth day, the scouts arrived near the harbor. The route only goes here. All passengers need to disembark and walk to the harbour.
DeWitt led the soldiers along the coast for half an hour, and saw the outpost of the elves.
Today's outpost has been completely decorated, completely different from what it looked like when I went to the island.
"It's Raphael!" Claremont exclaimed happily. Looking in the direction he pointed, Raphael's figure appeared in everyone's sight.
"You are back." Raphael happily led a group of elf soldiers to meet him.
Abel looked at these unfamiliar elf soldiers and asked, "This is?"
"This is the reinforcement sent by His Royal Highness the Elf King to the outpost. They helped us regain the territory on the shore of the island." Raphael explained: "His Royal Highness Kant of the Calradia Empire also wanted to send troops, but after receiving our After replying to the letter, this decision was abandoned.”
"I see." Abel laughed and said, "I'm really happy for you."
"Your story has spread throughout the island. But I still want to hear from you." Rafael responded: "Let's put down your luggage first. We have built a new camp here. After a night's rest tonight, we will Let’s go back home.”
Hearing the word 'return to the country', all the soldiers of the reconnaissance team cheered and jumped up happily.
On the road, everyone felt uncertain about whether they could persevere to the end.
Now that I can definitely hear the news of my departure and return to China, I am naturally relaxed.
"Yes." DeWitt nodded and replied, "But before I tell you our story, I would like to write a letter to His Majesty Kant to report his safety."
"Of course." Raphael said with a smile.
The camps built by the elves by the sea are naturally many times better than those randomly set up by the scouting team in the mountains.
Even if a team lives under the same tent, there is still plenty of space.
DeWitt sat down in his tent, leaned over the desk, and began to write a letter to Dherim.
Claremont sat quietly, watching him write the letter silently.
Abel was already sitting by the fire chatting with Raphael, and learned from Raphael that it was not easy for elf soldiers to regain their territory. The two sides have confronted each other three times on the frontal battlefield.
Abel talked about the conditions encountered by the reconnaissance team along the way, and several soldiers who died in the accident.
"It's all because of our inexperience that we put soldiers at risk." Abel blamed himself.
"It is inevitable to encounter such emergencies on the road. After all, you cannot control the hearts of every soldier." Rafael shook his head and said, "If you and your group can return to the harbor in the current state, it is already It’s a testament to luck and strength.”
"Thank you." Abel nodded and said, "DeWitt and Claremont are really competent captains. When staying with them, although there are times when they are unreliable, but most of the time they are at ease."
"I feel it." Raphael nodded and said: "The eyes of the soldiers looking at the three of you have proved that what you said is true. Now that the mission is over, you can also start to rest."
"No," Abel shook his head and said, "We still have to bring the news about this island back to China. This is a very important step."
"Very important?" Raphael wondered. In his eyes: The kingdom of elves and the empire of Calradia have nothing to do with the forces on this island.
"The behind-the-scenes forces on this island have already set their sights on us." Abel said in a deep voice.
Then, Abel recounted to Raphael the process of being attacked outside the town.
"It seems that this group of people doesn't intend to let us go easily." Raphael also noticed the seriousness of the matter.
"Now they are busy fighting against the forces on the surface. If they occupy the winning side, then our situation will also become severe." Abel analyzed.
"Listen to you, the homeless people of most races on the island are involved. And some races are at odds with each other." Raphael said: "Then, to find out the mastermind behind this whole incident, it's just a matter of It became difficult."
"Yes." Abel replied.
"Then it's better to ask you to stay on this small island for a while. I'll go back and report the news to His Majesty." Raphael suggested: "If we withdraw from the small island at this time, then I want to observe the situation on this island in the future." The situation has become more difficult."
Abel was a little surprised by Rafael's suggestion, and asked, "You mean to let me and my soldiers stay on this island for another month?"
"Yes, wait for me to bring new people to change the guard with you." Raphael said seriously.
Abel thought about it for a while, and replied: "Okay, but how many people are willing to stay with me, we can't force it."
The joy and joy of the elf soldiers when they talked about going home came to his mind.
"Of course." Raphael nodded.
After the two of them settled down, it was time for dinner. They walked out of the camp together and had dinner with the soldiers.
DeWitt and Claremont arrived late after writing the letter. joined the crowd.
"Have your letters been sent?" Raphael asked with concern.
"Yes." Devitt nodded and said, "It has been handed over to the messenger."
(end of this chapter)