rune hunter

Chapter 32
Red Stone Ridge is located ten kilometers northwest of Istaren City, crossing the Huishui River and going west along the trade road, and it can be reached by climbing a mountain ridge.This highland is full of red rocks, hence the name. 270 years ago, the Baishi family discovered rich iron ore veins here, and built mines and outposts on Hongshiling.Today, the iron ore in the shallow layer of the surface has been excavated, leaving a huge bowl-shaped quarry.The miners followed the extension of the veins and excavated mines one by one in the quarry. It is said that the deepest mine has been dug to [-] meters underground.

At the beginning of the month, there were reports of kobolds found in the mine. These humanoid creatures, which are shorter than goblins, like to dig holes in the ground. It is not surprising that they occasionally dig through human mines.However, the number of kobolds that appeared this time is a headache. In addition to the common kobold prospectors, there are also larger kobold fighters.According to the judgment of an experienced old man, this is most likely a kobold tribe who migrated from the underground world.

Because the income of the mine has been greatly reduced, the troops stationed here have withdrawn to Istaren.Unexpectedly, the kobolds suddenly swarmed out from the ground, occupied the deserted outposts and mining sites, and even began to plunder the passing caravans, which attracted the real attention of the officials.

On the bustling business road in the past, there was no one in front or back, except for a carriage carrying goods moving forward alone.No caravan dares to embark on this path until all kobolds are wiped out.

Both Old Ron and Bobby sat in the driver's seat, and the three of them squeezed together with Wright.Wright threw the reins to Bobby to control, and moved to the side to lie down, his face full of tangles.He originally wanted to follow the girl to pick up some bargains, but he didn't expect that damn mad dog Xie Te to suddenly step in and entrust such a weird task.

There were two young passengers on the carriage, one was a thin boy with a sunny smile, and the other was a girl with bright purple curly hair.The siblings, both wearing crimson academy uniforms, said they were going to Redstone Ridge to observe the ecological characteristics of the kobolds and prepare for their thesis for graduation exams.

The task entrusted to Tiana by Mad Dog Shet is to protect the two noble students, prevent them from going deep into the dangerous area, and return to Istaron safely after conducting observations outside the Red Stone Ridge.As long as she completes this task, she will have the opportunity to meet the current patriarch of the White Lion family.

When Tiana first arrived in Istaron, she didn't know the actual situation of the little patriarch, so she didn't know how precious this opportunity was.What she wondered was why Xie Te trusted her so much, or was she testing herself?

"Although Sir Shet looks a little rough, he is actually very careful and thoughtful. He specially appointed you as our bodyguard. I think Miss Tiana must be very capable." The boy who called himself Tony said with a smile.

"In fact, I only met Mr. Xie Te for the first time when I issued the killing order yesterday. I was also frightened and puzzled when I was suddenly entrusted with such a heavy responsibility." Tiana said truthfully.

"We made the request to Sir Shett on a temporary basis." Tony shrugged, with a sudden expression on his face.

"I think it's because Miss Tiana was not a mercenary in the first place, and you participated in the killing order only to get the opportunity to meet the patriarch, and other than that, you won't be tempted to compete for additional military merits. It's easier than those brains For the feverish mercenaries, it is more reliable to entrust you with this in exchange."

"Your wisdom is astonishing, Mr. Tony." Tiana opened her eyes wide and nodded involuntarily.She always thought that Xie Te had bad intentions before, but she didn't take this factor into consideration.Unexpectedly, this student who was younger than him could analyze the most likely reason in a blink of an eye.Thinking that I have been running around for a long time, I haven't calmed down to study for a long time, my mind is as stiff as a potato, and I can't help but blush.

"Actually, I really want to know why Sir Sheit thinks that Miss Tiana is capable of protecting us?" Tony's curious eyes fell on Tiana's tattered cloak: "Could it be that you are really a magician?" Master?"

"I am a light magician." Tiana said.

Tony blinked in confusion, obviously not quite sure about the difference between the two.

"Light-type spellcasters are usually good at using illusions, so they call themselves magicians." The purple-haired girl sitting at the back of the car suddenly said.

Maybe it's because she doesn't go out often, the girl who calls herself "Vian" has been looking around curiously after getting in the carriage, showing great interest in the farmland and forest outside the city, completely ignoring Tiya who is sitting together Anna and Tony.Her sudden interruption startled them both.

"I'm sorry, sister Wei'an has such a personality." Tony explained with a wry smile. "When I was a kid, I always thought a magician was someone who did tricks on the street."

"Article [-] of the second volume of Pelo's teachings, regardless of race, class, gender, good or evil, every life has the right to bathe in the sun. You believers who follow my will must share the sun with everyone. You have to tell He is a warm and beautiful light, a boon to all."

Wei'an didn't turn her head, but quickly chanted the teachings of the sun god Pelor.

"That's right, it's the job of a magician to use optical tricks to bring joy to others." Tiana glanced at Wei An in surprise, and smiled awkwardly after recovering: "It's been a long time since I said it." There's a show going on."

"Eh? Really?" Tony's eyes lit up, "Miss Tiana, you want to meet the patriarch of the White Lion this time, do you want to prepare a trick show for him?"

Tiana's face sank, she didn't speak, but just shook her head.She didn't want to attract anyone's attention, but she didn't expect Mad Dog Shet to tell Tony about it.

The relaxed atmosphere suddenly became dull, and Tony closed his mouth in embarrassment.He also didn't expect that this question would touch Tiana's nerves.

Along the way, Tony wanted to discuss other topics several times, but Tiana ignored them.Inexplicably provoking a mad dog has caused such troubles, and the girl really doesn't want to make any more troubles.It doesn't look easy for the noble siblings, it's better to keep a distance from them.

"Lord Tiana, you can see the Red Stone Ridge after turning around the hillside ahead." Wright turned back and said, he also knew the task entrusted by Xie Te, and if he walked forward, he would step into the kobold's activity area. If you want to be safe, you can only go so far.So he made a special reminder.

"Thank you, Wright." Tiana nodded to show that she knew, she said to Tony with a cold face: "Mr. Tony, Miss Wei'an, the kobold tribe occupying Red Stone Ridge began to spread out yesterday, I can't I'll take you all the way forward."

"Estallen's nine well-known mercenary teams have already stationed in Red Stone Ridge. I think it's safer to be near their garrison camp, isn't it?" Tony raised his eyebrows, his emerald eyes sparkled: " Miss Tiana, we don't want to implicate ourselves, but if we can't even reach the safe camp, it can't be considered as the mission completed."

"Troublesome brat!" Tiana cursed in her heart.If she had a choice, she would rather hunt the kobolds alone than serve such a young master.

"In this case, in order to ensure safety, you and Miss Wei'an had better get out of the car and walk with me." After struggling for a moment, Tiana still sighed, since she had made a promise, she had to do her best to fulfill it.

Tony didn't object to her proposal, jumped off the carriage without saying a word, and extended his hands to the two girls in a very gentlemanly manner.

"There are peepers in the forest." Wei An said suddenly as she helped his hand get out of the car.

Before she finished speaking, there was a strange barking sound from the forest on the side of the hillside, and then a few big rat-like monsters staggered out.

"It's a kobold!" Wright yelled, pulling out a knife from behind, and blocking in front of the carriage.

Everyone quickly saw the true face of the kobolds. These little guys were wearing red and yellow vests, and their clothes were ragged and tattered.There are dark rust-colored or dark-black scales growing on the gray-white skin, with a pair of small twinkling red eyes, and a stubby tail behind it.

"Close your eyes!" Tiana shouted loudly, she stretched out her finger, and pointed in the direction of the kobold running towards, the dazzling sun exploded silently in mid-air.

The kobolds belonged to underground creatures, and they were not used to the sunlight during the day. The flash technique caused great damage to their eyes, and they all fell to the ground, clutching their heads and wailing sharply.

The incident happened in a hurry, and our own side was also unprepared. Poppy, who was completely inexperienced, was still staring at the kobold with his eyes wide open. He didn't respond to the order, and now he was lying on the ground like the kobold, writhing in pain.Tony rubbed the sore corners of his eyes and barely opened them. Even if he reacted in time, he would not be able to avoid being affected by the aftermath of the flash technique.

In the vagueness, he saw a light arrow ejected from the girl's hand, drawing a flexible arc halfway as if it was alive, twisting and spinning, piercing the kobolds together, and blasting away .

The battle was over before it even started. The girl's series of magic movements were as fast as thunder, and the violent magic waves disappeared in a flash, and quickly converged under the tattered cloak.If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, no one would have believed that the gorgeous light magic just now came from the hands of this ugly girl with a shabby appearance.

"The Chosen One of Light and the Silver Secret Realm are by no means unknown people." Vian's soft voice came from next to his ear, and Tony showed a playful look on his face.

(End of this chapter)