Shadow Covenant

Chapter 179 "Leaving"

The episode behind him didn't affect Woody's progress, he walked slowly on the long stone brick road step by step.

Instead of walking the main street of Green Brook Town, he turned a corner, entered an alley, and started walking the roads outside the town.

Compared to the hustle and bustle of the street, he now prefers to be alone and slowly digest what happened tonight.

"Man-eating apes, derivatives of hell, the bottomless abyss, Demogorgon, the Northland, princesses of the stars..."

Great forces, powerful beings collide with each other, and the storm rolled up between them can easily overturn his newly baked light boat.

Just when Woody was thinking.

The silent night has entered the darkest moment, and the shadows of some buildings are like black holes that devour people, and it is difficult to see the outline inside, but soon the light of the stars is jumping and flashing in the distance.

It was precisely because of this that Woody came back to his senses after noticing the jump of the fire in his retina, and found that he had walked back to the carriage camp stationed outside Green Brook Town without knowing it.

Cecil seems to have returned a long time ago. At this time, the entire convoy is in a busy state. The employees of the caravan are checking the ropes that bind the goods, and there are also assistants who climbed to the top to re-cover the goods with tarpaulins to keep out the rain. After checking the status of the wheels of the vehicle and the status of the horses, as if preparing to leave, Woody randomly grabbed someone to ask, and when he learned that the convoy was about to leave Green Brook Town at dawn, he was slightly speechless when he heard it.

This is too fast!There was almost no rest, but considering what happened tonight, these actions were perfectly normal.

After all, if you stay where you are, you may encounter reinforcements one after another, and the retreat of the man-eating apes will reopen the road leading to the outskirts of the Whispering Forest, which means that they will soon kill the local baron. would be exposed, though essentially the Baron had turned to the evil devil.But the group of nobles who are desperate for their own interests don't care about this.

They will use various means to demand compensation and add honor like dog skin plaster.

Although the Angry Winter Merchant Group is not afraid, their identity represents the Northland. If they cause too much trouble, it will cause irreversible damage to the business and trade in the future.

So at this time, if you leave early, you can reduce disputes.

At this time, Woody saw a dejected figure, perhaps because he just got the soul spar, Woody said hello in a good mood.

"Good evening, Kazir."

But what Woody didn't expect was that when Kazier realized that he was calling him, his already pale face became even more bloodless at this time, and he stammered back.

"Wu... Master Woody, Ye... Ann."

It was as if he was trying his best without saying a word. Just when Woody was still curious about what happened to him, the young coachman knelt down on one knee tremblingly, and said in great fear.

"My lord... I'm sorry!"

It was only then that Woody realized that the young man's clothes had been completely soaked at some point, his forehead was covered with wet sweat, and there were two particularly distinct tear stains on his cheeks.

At this time, the original caravan merchant Inom's apologetic voice came in time.

"Woody, don't blame Kaqier, I didn't pay attention to protecting your property. I will compensate you when the time comes, if..."

At first sight, this Northland businessman known for his shrewdness seemed extremely generous at this moment, but before he could speak, an equally shocked voice made him raise his head and stop the words in his throat.

"Wait... what are you talking about?"

Woody didn't quite understand it at first, and he was even more confused when he heard Enom's words, because he didn't know what he had lost at all, why both of them looked at him with self-blaming eyes.

Although asking questions now is somewhat inappropriate and disrupts the atmosphere, but in order not to listen to them in a daze, he can only forcefully interrupt their conversation.

"Where are you sorry for me? Make it clear."

Woody stared directly at the young coachman with guilt and pain on his face, trying to understand the whole story from him who spoke at the beginning.

Seeing Woody ask the question in such a flat tone, Kaqier naturally didn't dare to hide it, and said directly.

"Your...your horse..."

"I lost it."

"what?"

"I lost it not long ago. I was fine before I went to the hotel to take refuge. I don't know who stole it?"

Kazier added, his tone was extra cautious, he had already closed his eyes to prepare for the coming of the storm, after all, he had previously patted his chest and said that he would take good care of Woody's horse, but now the horse has disappeared, and he talked about How to take care of him, he can't offer a travel horse of the same level as that black horse as compensation to accompany the person in front of him. As he has experience in raising horses, no one knows the value of that horse better than him. It was ten times more expensive than an ordinary horse in the business group. Even though he could pay compensation when he returned to his hometown, he still felt ashamed and uncomfortable from the bottom of his heart.

"fine!"

"I'm really right..." Woody's tone was not salty, and he even had a little smile, which made Kaqier even more flustered, and he quickly wanted to put down his other leg and kneel down to show his sincerity , but before that, Woody's next words came to his ears, making his movements froze in place.

"I said, Ma is fine! There is no need to say sorry."

"The grapes are here with me."

"I'm sorry, I should tell you more. I forgot to tell you."

"Grape is no ordinary horse."

I saw Woody blew a whistle, and there was a sudden sound of horseshoes in the quiet night, and then a silhouette thicker than the night gradually appeared, and Kazir saw the pair of creatures wearing the silhouette of night at a glance. The bright eyes and the extremely smooth mane combed by him are the black war horse that he took care of not long ago.

"what?"

Not to mention that Kaqier didn't react for a while, even Inom, who knew about it afterwards and was thinking about how to remedy it, was stunned on the spot. Fortunately, they were all merchants who traveled far and wide, and there were spell casters in the team, so they were more receptive. powerful.

After a while, the two looked at each other in embarrassment, and laughed silly, and Woody also laughed out loud.

An oolong came to an end, and Woody's original heavy mood was relieved a lot, and the haze in Kazir's heart was even more gone, the three of them walked and chatted, and Woody didn't forget to ask them about the nearby Besides Rosent, there are other famous bazaars along the way. He has already obtained the soul spar. He needs some auxiliary materials to hold the soul-absorbing ceremony and safely extradite the spider divinity in the natural shrine to the soul spar. among.

What happened in Green Brook Town reminded him that relying too much on the knowledge of the previous life would only make him too blind. The right way is to collect current information and complement each other with memory.

Inom, who has the most experience in business, has the right to speak at this time, but his expression is extremely embarrassed, and he only listens to what he said.

"Woody, the Golden River Valley outside the Whispering Forest is only a few small towns and River Valley City. Our business group in River Valley City is a detour. Any trade is prohibited there, and we will not stay there. The town is also extremely Exclusive, as for the market you mentioned, I haven’t heard it for a long time, but I have heard that there are elves with pointed ears at the foot of the Eastern Mountain, and their market seems to be open every once in a while.”

"If there is no one there, you have to cross the Golden River Valley and go to the Karam Highlands. There is a city-state ruled by the archmage nearby, Vine City. It is probably two days longer than the direct journey from the Golden River Valley to Rosent."

Enom conscientiously used the memories in his mind to solve the problems Woody said, and it was precisely because of his telling that Woody suddenly recalled a lot of things.

For example, arriving at the eastern foothills of the Golden River Valley, where the north-south commercial roads lie horizontally, resisting the abundant water vapor of the Sea of ​​Thousand Sails and the Sea of ​​Floating Ice, creating an extremely hot desert full of yellow sand, the culprit of the "Gorgon Mountains" offshoot.

And the elf fair that Inom said was held randomly was the first stop of Ghost Princess in "Anna of Green Field" that Woody had obtained before, looking for the forgotten elf residence in the Gorgon mountains.

However, Rosent continued to go north, and even after arriving in the Koval Forest, within a few days' journey, there were three or four places where he could also start. These are the ancient elf ruins left in the Gorgon Mountains. A possible location for an Elf Bazaar.

After all, in essence, this elf market is determined by the migration of the wood elf tribes in the Gorgon Mountains, and the migration of the wood elves is always wandering in ancient elf ruins.

But Woody didn't think that his luck would be that good this time. Just after arriving in the Golden River Valley, he encountered the opening of the elf market. What's more, if the elf market opened, it was still unclear whether it would be a blessing or a curse.

After all, he has the memories of his previous life, but he deeply knows that behind this so-called elf market, it is essentially a conspiracy by a green dragon named "Emerald Duke". It threatens the life of the wood elf to deceive other merchants The purpose of coming here is, on the one hand, to collect more exquisite wooden crafts from the human empire for the Dragon Nest. On the other hand, this green dragon is eager to lure the group of elves to actively degenerate, so that it can better enslave and destroy the will of the wood elves. The so-called Fairy Market is actually a large dragon playground.

Of course, it doesn't mean that all merchants know about this, and it's not 100% that they will encounter the green dragon who is secretly watching.

But if he really wants to meet, Woody is not ready to face an adult green dragon known for his scheming and vicious thoughts.

At least a few necessary items and targeted items for dragon slaying should be prepared.

Not to mention antidote, anti-poison aura, immunity to toxins, neutralizing toxins and other spells or potions, at least one magic weapon that can break through the scales of the dragon, at least +3 magic weapon, you should prepare it, of course, if there is softening For the ointment of scales, this premise can also be skipped.

But in the final analysis, dragon slaying is not a game of [-] rounds of fighting the dragon with ease after packing up the equipment.

Everything must be prepared.

If these are not ready, I want to slay the dragon rashly.

Then the final outcome given to the adventurer is probably to turn into a pile of necrotic bones piled up in the corner of the green dragon's lair.

From this point of view, going to Rosent is the best choice.

The Solam Heights that Innom said was directly rejected by him. Vine City said that it was ruled by the Archmage, but he knew that the real decision-making of the city-state was in the hands of the six members below the Archmage. In the chaotic zone above, the leaders of several thieves' unions were all placed there, and the forces behind them were intricate. It was too risky to go there before the occupation level reached 10.

Compared to the chaotic Wayne, he prefers to go directly to Rosent.

But having said that, why is there no impression of the name River Valley City, and he remembers that the city-state ruled here in the Golden River Valley in the last life seems to be tradeable. He forgot the name, but in the mouth of Inom, any trade is prohibited here Behavior, and deny the entry of outsiders.

Woody explained this problem to his mouth, while he was bending over and getting into the carriage, Enom, who sat back on the cushion of the carriage, stuck out his head, the light of the bonfire just reflected on Enom's vicissitudes of life On the half of his cheek, he said with a little fear in his eyes.

"River Valley City, it's better not to know too much about it."

"why?"

Woody also walked into the carriage and asked curiously.

But Woody's questioning changed back to Enom's secretive demeanor, and he lowered the curtain, obviously not wanting to say more.

He can only think alone, but thanks to the conversation just now.

Woody's memory became clearer after being awakened by Inom. He had already remembered that he had been to the Golden River Valley, and he had obtained several strange items from local aborigines. There was no such thing as a ban on trade at that time. , and at that time, the Golden River Valley was a key road for north-south trade, and there were several players' union-run hotels in the city, earning a lot of money.

By the way, the players union...

Why didn't I think of this!
It is estimated that some people, like him, noticed this strange city at that time, and merchants were not allowed to stay, nor did they accept trade from outsiders.

But the trade union quietly solved this matter, not only solved the problem of River Valley City, but also allowed it to re-establish trade relations with outsiders, and even obtained the extremely rare land in the game, as well as the rights and interests of shops.

It was another regional event that was secretly completed without him knowing.

Woody was a little speechless, but he didn't take it too seriously. His main goal now is stability, and it's okay to finish the ceremony later. Anyway, he is not in a hurry to use the natural shrine now.

So be it!

Barely suppressing the adventurous thoughts in his heart, Woody watched the sky gradually darken, and took advantage of the time before dawn, he also chose a more comfortable position in the car, and took a nap.

……

When the night fades and the sky reveals a white belly, the darkest moment has left, and the light of the bonfire in the town is gradually fading.

Woody was awakened by the rolling of the wheels.

Apparently, the convoy started to set off.

He raised his upper body and looked out of the car window with his misty eyes open, just in time to see the outline of Green Brook Town gradually shrinking in the lower right corner of the carriage. There is a melodious harp sound coming from afar.

It is self-evident that the place where the sound of the piano can be transmitted in the distance is self-evident, and the candidate also reminds Woody subconsciously of the bard he met last night.

It's just that Woody stumbled a bit when he heard the sound of the piano, as if he hadn't compiled it yet, but after listening to it for a while, generally speaking, it was quite exciting.

A bit talented, although he doesn't have the carelessness of the lyrics, but as a music amateur, he can still hear some flavors.

At least the artistic conception of this song is well grasped, especially when combined with the picture outside the window, it is indescribably peaceful and mysterious.

And in the small town,

The light from the star-dimmed sky fell on the devastated building again, and the fallen trees and unburned flames still stood out.

This is what everything looks like.

But from the red chimneys on the roofs of the well-preserved buildings in the town, a few wisps of white cooking smoke are already curling up.

It means a new day begins.

And in yesterday's square, the beautiful bard was waving the strings of the zither, weaving what he just heard about...

Hero's story.

(End of this chapter)