To the west of the grassland, near the junction of Carites and Ikol, is a undulating low mountain range. Benjamin's team set off from the grassland, flew west, and entered this mountainous area a few days later.
Because the route we chose was very remote, nothing happened along the way.
"Ahead is the first village, Angus Village, which is quite remote and backward." The system introduced. "The village is very small, with only a few hundred people. They all rely on hunting and farming to make a living and communicate with the outside world. There are very few places more lonely than the grassland.”
Benjamin also nodded after hearing this.
A place that is too remote is actually not good and is not conducive to the spread of influence. But... it's definitely safe here, and it's a good choice as a starting point.
Soon, a group of them were flying in the air and saw the village on the mountainside. The time was right at noon, and the sun was shining brightly. And in such a bright and clear weather, they flew directly into the mid-air of the village and landed in the center of the village without concealment.
-Yes, what they want is such a high-profile appearance.
Suddenly more than ten people flew down from the sky, which was a big news to the local villagers. People walking on the street were stunned, and some even screamed, causing every household to poke their heads out and stare at Benjamin and his party in stunned silence.
The whole village was frightened by them.
"Is... is it Master Mage?"
Fortunately, although the location is remote, the villagers are fairly knowledgeable. Soon, an old man walked out from the street, his wrinkled eyes widened, and asked tremblingly.
Seeing this, Benjamin also smiled.
That’s right, they don’t need to waste any time explaining.
"Yes, we are all a group of mages." He walked towards the old man in a friendly manner and asked, "Old man, are you the village chief of this village?"
The old man looked a little scared and didn't dare to approach Benjamin, but he still nodded.
Seeing this, Benjamin said, "You don't have to be afraid. We come here today with no ill intentions. We just want to see if the people in your village have magic talents? Maybe you can also become a mage."
When he said this, his voice was deliberately louder, so almost all the surrounding villagers heard it.
For a time, the villagers were talking a lot.
"Become a mage? Really..." The old man trembled and said in disbelief.
Obviously, Benjamin's previous singing and book distribution activities in major cities did not affect this remote mountain village. The church's blockade was so severe that even the song couldn't get through.
Therefore, Benjamin nodded and took out a "Declaration of Free Magic" from his bag.
But what he didn't expect was that someone would recognize the pamphlet.
"Wait... Then, isn't that a banned book? If you hide this thing, you will be hanged!" The young man on the roadside saw this scene and suddenly shouted out.
Everyone present was stunned again.
The old man looked at the pamphlet in Benjamin's hand and took a few steps back in horror.
Suddenly, Benjamin felt a headache. The influence of the "Declaration of Free Magic" did not spread here, and the decree issued was not left behind.
A little troublesome…
The surrounding villagers looked at them and even recognized their wanted identities. They thought they were "bandits" and their eyes gradually showed hostility.
"You, don't come here, we are very poor here, what are you doing here..."
Just as the atmosphere became increasingly tense, the king finally took a deep breath and walked out from behind Benjamin.
"My people, listen to me."
He suddenly took out a bright crown, put it on his head, and walked forward with his head held high, his expression calm and solemn, and his body exuding a natural royal temperament.
The villagers were stunned again.
They didn't know what was going on, but... they suddenly felt that the middle-aged man wearing a crown in front of them looked familiar.
The king walked over and supported the old man. The old man was stunned for a short time, and then he almost fell to his knees in fright.
"Is... is it His Majesty the King?"
The king smiled: "You still remember me."
"How could I forget?" the old man's voice sounded very excited, "I once saw His Majesty from a distance during the coronation ceremony nine years ago. And His Majesty's portrait is always printed on the official documents sent by Glory. I can see you. Your Majesty... Why are you here?"
The king helped him up and said in a loud voice: "I am here because Carrites has been controlled by traitors. They found someone who looked like me, put him on the throne and pretended to be me. Then I took control of the entire Carrites. I will appear here just to seek your help!"
The entire village had gathered around, and they couldn't help but look shocked when they heard the king's words.
is this real
Seeing this, the king took out a badge from his waist.
"This is the emblem of the royal family, the glory of the Hessen family. If you can still recognize it, you should understand what this pattern represents." His voice suddenly became majestic, like a general showing off to the soldiers. Severed heads.
The villagers looked at the wolf-shaped badge, and after a brief shock, they finally knelt down.
The emblem of the royal family, for the entire Karites and even the three kingdoms of Icolfreden, this shape is more than just a simple wolf.
It symbolizes the glory of the royal family.
"See Your Majesty."
The villagers no longer had any doubts. Hundreds of voices overlapped and spread from the village to the sky.
"Get up, you were just deceived by those shameless villains." The king put away his badge, waved his hand, and said slowly, "And now, these mages behind me are willing to help me restore my country. loyal ministers and lofty ideals. The villain slandered them as bandits and slandered the books they wrote. But you don’t have to worry, because I am the real king."
The villagers stood up and looked at Benjamin and his party again, the hostility in their eyes gradually disappearing.
When Benjamin saw this, he couldn't help but nodded with a bit of surprise.
As the head of a country, the king finally showed some dignity.
He felt inexplicably relieved.
Of course, the time was right now. Instead of being busy rejoicing, he recited a spell and summoned pieces of snowflakes in the sky. The snowflakes rolled up gently and fell into the hands of the villagers.
"...Look! What is that?"
"Mom, it's snowing!"
The villagers all looked surprised.
Benjamin also spoke at the right moment and said slowly: "This is the power of magic. It is not necessarily powerful, nor does it necessarily take people's lives. It is just an instinct hidden in your blood, the response of the elements in the world. If you call, you will obey the command and do incredible things.”
Looking at the snowflakes flying in the sky, the villagers raised their heads, their eyes filled with longing.
"Quick, who of you still remembers how to sing that song? It's just a good time to bring it out now!" Joanna poked the mage next to her with her elbow and whispered.
"I...I forgot." Tony suppressed his blush, but couldn't think of it in the end.
However, the presence or absence of the ballad composed by the troubadour has little impact on this moment. The king turned around and exchanged a "well done" look with Benjamin. Then, Benjamin smiled, looked at the villagers chasing snowflakes around him, and spoke slowly:
"So, do you want to learn this power?"