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After seeing so many Viking wolves, Tang Zhangwei was also surprised, and he immediately ordered Bai Cunxiao to arrange a defensive position.

However, the Viking wolves were already roaring and rushing towards them. Bai Cunxiao took the lead, he killed several Viking wolves, and those Viking wolves had to retreat some distance, and they were not fools, but a group of extremely cunning animals.

At this time, the Vikings' Rogenvard tribe, together with their in-laws Ziged tribe, attacked Tang Zhangwei's team.

Tang Zhangwei and the others immediately began to re-array, these people began to sweat continuously because of extreme fear in the extremely cold situation.

The sea breeze from Northern Europe and the cold winds on the land are constantly blowing, and this ice field seems to have been forgotten.

Tang Zhangwei wanted to rule the king of the Vikings, but Harold was the initiator of this attack, so when the Viking king Harold did not see his team annihilating the Tang army, he was unwilling to meet Tang Zhangwei again.

Tang Zhangwei sent his own envoy, but the envoy was immediately killed after entering the Viking camp.

The Vikings built or repaired their ships in the winter, often in the open air, occasionally with a hut. The hull and oars are made of oak, and the mast is made of pine, which can be moderately bent in high winds, and the keel is first processed from a whole log to ensure strength. The curved head and tail were machined separately and then fastened to the ends of the keel with iron nails. Then the beam was erected on the keel, and the contour of the whole ship was completed. Lay masks on both sides of the boat along the contours. The entire plank is wedged in layers, with the top layer just covering the edge of the bottom layer. The top layer of the mask has several small holes, and a five-meter-long wooden paddle protrudes from the holes. Finally, the floor is laid, the mast is erected, and a metal weather vane is installed on the top of the mast. The oars were mounted on the right side of the rear of the hull. Nets made of hemp rope were hung on both sides of the sails to prevent them from being torn in strong winds. Such boats are the most common, with a total length of about twenty meters.

The sailors carried a small box with clothes and weapons. They sit on it when they paddle, but they rarely paddle, they are good sailers. At the bow and aft of each ship there was a compartment to store food, storing butter, cheese, beer, fresh water, meat, apples and dried chestnuts. There are also a variety of cooking utensils, sailing gear and tents for going ashore.

They wore fur coats and slept in their clothes on the boat. There is also a fire to cook on the boat, and a box full of sand is used as a stove. At sea, they used the sun, moon and stars as signposts. When the weather is bad, a compass, a simple magnetized piece of iron, is also used.

During the long journey of the Vikings, the ship was their mobile home. The mast could be lowered down, the sails made a good tent, and the pirates even carried their ships from river to river, like the Argonauts heroes. Because water transportation is more labor-saving, it can carry more people and equipment.

When they can't take a boat, they ride horses along the ancient Roman post roads, or they go out in the winter with the help of skiing and ice skating. Ice blades are made from whale bones and tied to the soles of buckskin shoes to become skates. Sleds can carry the sick and the elderly, or a large amount of equipment. Anyway, they hate walking because it's slow and they have to carry heavy luggage.

There are many theories as to why the Vikings have been traveling, some believe it was nature, and the more accepted belief is that they were looking for arable soil. There is an unwritten rule in Northern Europe that after the death of the head of the family, the eldest son inherits the family business, and the other sons must leave the elder brother and start their own family when they reach adulthood. As the population grew, the scarce arable land in Northern Europe became even more insufficient, so the Vikings made their homes all over the world, looking for good places to open farms.

"That's still dragging on here."

"You should spend the night here," Marco said to them after they had finished eating. "A soft bed will be very helpful to you." He retorted from Wolfga's unhappy look. "I promise you, you'll leave early."

"We'll stay, thank you," Trist replied. "Of course this tower will make us more comfortable than staying out in the wilderness."

"Wonderful," Marco said. "Come on, then. I have a few things that can help you on this journey. He led them out of the room and down the corridor to the lower level of the tower. As they walked, Marco told the guests about the form and features of the tower. Finally they turned into a dark passage and passed through a heavy door.

Trist and Wolfgar paused at the entrance for a few moments before they realized the magical sight before them, and where they went was Marco's collection room, which contained all kinds of magical items that the mage had collected during his years of travel. There were swords and a whole set of polished and shiny armor, a glittering Mithril shield, and the crown of a long-dead king. The walls are lined with carpets, and a glass box containing priceless gems and jewelry sparkles in the light of the torches in the room.

Marco had now reached another wing at the end of the room, and when Wolfgar and Trist looked back at him, he was already sitting on something, and he took turns tossing the three horseshoes up and down. He conjured a fourth piece as they watched, easily sending the things flying through the air.

"I've put magic on these things that will make your horses run faster than any creature on land." He explained. "The magic only lasts for a short time, but it's enough for you to reach Waterdeep. That alone is worth the time you stay here. ”

"Two horseshoes for a horse?" Wolfga asked, always with suspicion.

"That won't work," said Marco, returning to them, patient with the tired young savage. "Unless you want your horse to walk on two hind legs like a human!" He smiled, but Wolfga's frown did not spread. "Don't be afraid," Marco said, clearing his throat to relieve the embarrassment of the failed joke. "I have another set of horseshoes." He looked at Trist. "I've heard of very few people who are as agile as the Dark Elves. I've heard from those who have seen Trist Duchaeton fight that even by the standards of the Dark Elves, he is a messenger among them. Without interrupting the rhythm of his horseshoe toss, he tossed one of the pieces to Trist.

Trist took it with ease, and then tossed the horseshoe into the air. Then the second and third pieces of horseshoes flew back to them, and Trist never took his eyes off Marco, still tossing them up with ease.

(End of chapter)

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