Things about the female knight in black stockings

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Chapter 100 Two women have different opinions

"Only one enemy? But blocked 200 kilometers?"

Tia's brows wrinkled again:

"Is it possible that the Desolate Beast Tribe is a powerful person with a brilliant level? But it's impossible... There are far fewer powerful people from the Desolate Beast Tribe than us humans. They are basically the core figures in the clan... How could they participate? Is this a completely fatal mission?"

"Yao Jie... probably not yet, because there is no Yao Jie among the top soldiers and holy knights who participated in the encirclement and suppression."

The captain shook his head:

"But the intelligence shows that the Desolate Beast Clan has some special ability and can easily take civilians as hostages... It was the only survivor in the last siege operation because it captured a few people at the last moment. civilians as threats.

All the leading soldiers and paladin masters have absorbed the lessons learned last time, and this time they will block off the surrounding area before launching the siege and prohibit all civilians from entering. "

"...Is that so, then there is no way."

Tia pondered for a moment, and finally gave up on using her identity to forcefully enter.

If there were only candidates in her team, she wouldn't be afraid.

There is only one enemy below the Glory level. Even if they are at the peak of Beacon, they can definitely fight with the strength of the entire team... At least they can protect themselves until support arrives.

But in addition to the candidates, there are also beast masters and loaders from the Food Association in the convoy. They are all personnel with little combat effectiveness. In that case, it will be very dangerous.

Therefore, it is better to avoid the blocked area ahead.

"We can only take a slight detour."

After making the decision, Tia quickly took Valencia back to the arcane carriage and summoned all the team members and the stewards of the Food Association.

Fortunately, Valencia and the Three Musketeers had known her true identity for a long time. The others who had witnessed the young master's sudden transformation into a beautiful girl were still a little unable to react.

For example, Luka just stood there dumbly, eyes wide with amazement. Asaki was so angry that she stamped her feet, and finally just ignored him.

Tia had no intention of explaining why she wanted to disguise herself as a man. She went directly into serious mode, took out a map of the Kingdom of France, marked it with a pen and said:

"This is Suli City, a transportation hub located in the northeast. This is Fran City, the royal capital, located on the southernmost coast of the center.

Not long after we left Suli City, the largest official road was cut off by a military blockade. There were three ways to continue to the capital. "

After Tia pointed out the current location of her group, she traced the path she took with her pen:

"The first option is to return to Suli City via the original route and bypass the blockade area from the north... This road is also mainly an official road and is safer, but the journey will take about 5 days longer."

"Five days...I'm afraid it's a bit too long."

The steward of the Food Association first frowned:

"This time is close to the critical point of the continuous sealing spell outside our safe. If we encounter any trouble on the way, we will be very passive."

"Yeah, this is a little too long."

Meludi also responded:

"Originally, it takes about 10 days to get from Suli City to the Royal Capital. Add these 5 days... our third level assessment time will be very tight."

"Yes, time is the most precious thing, so this plan is just the next best option."

Tia herself nodded, chuckled and continued:

"So what I really want to ask for your opinions on...are the next two options. Both of these options will take about one day longer, and the safety factor is also indistinguishable."

"What plan?" Valencia asked at the right time.

"The first one is to retreat about 30 kilometers, change the route at the last intersection we passed, and go all the way south to Kilo Port, and then take a boat from Kilo Port to the Royal Capital."

Tia first drew a route to the south with a pen:

"The land routes in this plan are basically official roads, so you don't have to worry too much about safety, but once you get to the unpredictable sea..."

"Is it possible that the unknown...may even be a danger that we are completely unable to resist?"

Valencia wrinkled and shrugged again:

"Of course, it may be a smooth journey to the finish line...but I don't like this plan because I have never been confident about my luck."

"I think this plan is good."

Meludi put forward different opinions:

"Although it is indeed very dangerous in the deep sea, and even Yao-level experts will perish, the waters close to the mainland are relatively safe... My family has a fleet that often goes to the Four Islands Alliance for trade. Judging from the statistics, we have encountered The probability of a shipwreck is not high.”

"Probability...forget it, let's listen to another plan first."

Valencia smiled noncommittally at Meludi, then looked at Tia again, waiting for her to continue.

"The third option...actually we should take the official road to the north to bypass it."

Tia said and drew north on the map with her pen:

"But instead of going back and detouring from Suli City, we will go directly from here through about 90 kilometers of wilderness... There are no human roads or settlements along the 90 kilometers, and the number and intensity of monsters are much higher than the official ones. It's much higher near the road, and the danger is equally unpredictable."

"Want to travel through a real wilderness... I think this plan is okay."

It was Valencia who expressed her attitude first:

“In places without official channels and human settlements, there are indeed many monsters, but there are rarely powerful monsters above the Glory level... Those powerful monsters basically live in the Misty Mountains and the Witch’s Forest.

But it's different in the sea. The underwater ecological environment is too mixed with fish and dragons, and there might be a passing moon-level sea monster that swallows us like snacks. "

"That's too unlucky for you to say!"

It was Meludi who still expressed different opinions:

"Anyway, I still think it's better to take a boat to Kilo Port... Compared with the number of people who die in shipwrecks, the number of people who die from monsters in the wild every year is more than ten times!

Because you have a chance of encountering danger on a boat, but you will definitely be attacked by monsters in the wild! "

"If a monster attacks, wouldn't it be nice to kill or repel it?"

Valencia argued hard:

"I have nearly three years of experience as an adventurer. Most monsters in the wild are not very strong. Basically, pearl-level monsters have their own territory. With our strength, do we still need to be afraid?"

"Isn't that just your experience as an adventurer like a young lady playing house?"

Meludi immediately snorted with some disdain:

"You definitely won't feel that monsters are dangerous if you only go to familiar places... But can an adventurer who only does quests in familiar areas still be called an adventurer? Do you feel like yourself in terms of the ecological environment and distribution of monsters along the 90 kilometers? Areas of frequent activity are equally clear? Huh?”

Chapter 101 Secret Technique: The Fate of Encounter

"This……"

Valencia indeed had no idea what kind of monsters would be present along the 90-kilometer journey, but this did not affect her insistence on her opinion:

"Even if the conditions on this road are unfamiliar to everyone, the most we have to face are lighthouse-level monsters acting alone, and we should still be able to deal with them.

But what about in the sea?What are you going to do if you encounter that kind of irresistible sea monster? "

"I……"

Meludi was speechless, she really didn't know what to do.

But she didn't change her opinion:

"But this is only a small probability event! I think it's better to go south and take a boat!"

The meaning of the two women was very clear.

Going north has to cross a 90-kilometer wilderness, and you will definitely encounter various monsters and fights, but the monsters will not be ridiculously strong.

Go south to the port and take a boat. There is no need to worry about official roads on land. The sea voyage is likely to be uneventful, but there is a very small chance of encountering an irresistible shipwreck.

The other people in the team also had similar opinions. Some supported Valencia and some supported Meludi. They soon divided into two groups and started arguing. It was difficult to convince the other party for a while.

"Stop arguing!"

At the critical moment, Tia, as the captain, still has to make the decision.

She looked directly at Valencia, the leader of the northern faction, and smiled softly:

"The reason why you don't agree with taking a boat is because you are worried that we will encounter an irresistible shipwreck, right? What if this possibility can be ruled out? Will you agree?"

"Do you even need to ask? I'm sure."

Valencia nodded vigorously:

"As long as the safety issue can be solved, isn't it more comfortable to fish in the sun on the deck than to fight with various monsters in the wild?"

"That's easy."

Snapped.

Tia snapped her fingers, her slightly raised face full of confidence:

"I can solve this problem...I can know in advance whether we will encounter danger!"

"Know in advance whether we will encounter danger..."

Valencia's eyes lit up. She had played with Tia since she was a child, and she quickly understood the meaning of Tia's words:

"Have you mastered that secret technique?"

"Hmm, what do you think?"

Tia puffed up her chest:

"If we take the sea route, I will definitely charter a big ship, one with multiple magic reinforcements to strengthen the hull and not be afraid of any wind and waves.

Therefore, the only danger you may encounter when traveling by sea is the powerful sea beast that you cannot resist.

And I can use secret techniques to know here whether we will encounter that kind of sea beast... You don’t need to tell me what decision to make next, right? "

If you encounter sea monsters, go north through the wilderness. If you don't encounter sea monsters, go to the southern port and take a boat.

Naturally, everyone understood what Tia meant and had no objections.

"All right."

When Tia saw this, she clapped her hands and began to issue orders:

"Everyone from the Gourmet Association, please go prepare to change the route. Giroud continues to be on the periphery to guard against possible monster attacks. Harry... Harry, please stay away from me for the time being. The elemental magic power in your body may It disturbs me.

Valencia, Meludi and Asaki, please come to the carriage. I need your help in the next casting. "

"Yes." xN

No one objected to Tia's order, and everyone quickly took action.

Luka was the only one standing there, dumbfounded. He seemed to have been deemed useless by default. Not only did Tia not give him any orders, but no one else had any intention of asking him for help.

"...Sure enough, no one in this world needs me except Asaki."

Fortunately, Luka seemed to be used to this kind of treatment. He just smiled bitterly at himself and silently found a corner to sit in a daze.

Inside the arcane carriage.

"You can just sit down wherever you want."

After Tia confessed this, she began to rummage through her magic storage bag to prepare for her next spell.

"Hey Hey hey……"

Meludi's curiosity was completely unbearable, and she quickly approached Valencia:

"What secret technique will our captain use next? Is it some kind of divination to predict the future? You should know something about it since you are so close to her, right?"

Although Asaki didn't ask, her eyes were full of curiosity.

Because even in this world with magic, precious phantoms, and various secret arts, being able to predict the future is a very rare and miraculous ability.

"Is it Tia's secret technique..."

Valensa looked at Tia.

Tia also looked back at this time and smiled softly at the three women:

"It's okay. We are all teammates. You can give them a brief introduction first... Anyway, there are many people who know the secret method inherited by our Britannia family."

"Ok."