Chapter 034. Hobson's embarrassment
In the southern part of the Narun Desert, sturdy war horses are galloping.
An expedition from the Lion Principality is moving forward among the sand dunes at a fast pace.
"It should be right up front."
Luo Wen rode his war horse and ran in front, staring at the horizon in front of him, and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart: "If nothing else, there should be half an hour to reach the sentry oasis." ”
As a guide, he finally completed his initial mission.
Rowan sighed, wiped the sweat on his forehead, and his eyes revealed helplessness.
Arrive at the Sentry Oasis and complete the mission?
That's a joke!
The Sentry Oasis was only the first step in this expedition.
There is a second step.
Step 3 and more!
They are all deep into the Narun Desert, exploring unknown and strange areas, and even investigating the conquest troops of the Lion Principality ten years ago, which have never penetrated deeply.
"Oh, that's damn it."
Rowan rolled his eyes, he felt really unlucky when he thought about it now.
However, when he turned his head to look at the expressionless and fierce-looking knights, Rowan also hid all the negative expressions on his face.
He can't afford to offend these guys.
Rowan was only the captain of the cavalry, and these knights were members of the cavalry regiment.
The status of the two parties may be different.
Especially the Hobson knight who rode forward next to the carriage, but he was a real knight, and there were no 300 knights in the entire Lion Principality.
Now there is 1 person in front of him, and no matter how you say it, it makes his mouth a little dry.
But it has nothing to do with him.
As a guide, Rowan knew that he still had to lead the way.
Just as he was thinking nonsense, a famous man rode over from the knight and said to him indifferently: "Lord Hobson, please come over, I hope to talk to you about the route." ”
The attitude of this subordinate knight was very polite, but Rowan was used to it.
I cursed in my heart: "Damn it." But with a smile on his face, he nodded busily and said, "Understood." ”
Turning his head to look behind, the Hobson knight also looked over, and from him nodded, Rowan took the reins, turned the horse's head over, bowed his head and asked respectfully, "My lord, what can I do?" ”
"How long will it be before we get to the Sentry Oasis?"
Hobson's tone was plain and inquiring, to the point that there was not much arrogance.
He was a knight after all.
The cornerstone of the aristocratic class, with its own demeanor.
"Well, there should be half an hour left."
Rowan hurriedly replied, "It will be there soon." ”
"Half an hour?"
Hobson nodded, staring ahead, his face a little lighthearted.
Even he was quite tired in this Naren desert.
"Hobson Knight, take it easy, this expedition, if we can really find something, we will have a great reward when we go back."
A slightly hoarse old voice sounded in the carriage.
Scholar Hank lifted the curtain of the carriage, and his eyes were bright: "Trust me. ”
"Of course, scholar Hank, your erudition shines like a pearl in the Lion Principality."
Knight Hobson nodded, which was why he was willing to follow Hank Scholar here.
The Lost City.
This noun represents endless wealth.
In fact, when he came here, he also had the shadow of the Lion Principality.
He was a member of the aristocratic class.
"Wait."
But Hobson's face was slightly solemn, and his right hand was raised directly: "There is a situation!" ”
"Woooo
The sound of the sword unsheathed suddenly became heard.
Luo Wen also subconsciously pulled out his long sword, swallowed and spit, the cold light around him flashed, and the knights pulled out their knight swords, paused, and looked around vigilantly.
The Narun Desert is dangerous, and they know it.
Hobson looked ahead, his face was slightly heavy, and he slowly spoke: "Team 1, Team 2 spread out, scout on both sides!" ”
"Understood!"
On the left and right, 20 knights immediately responded.
Then they scattered their horses and rushed to the middle of the two sides of the dunes, forming an efficient reconnaissance team in groups of two.
They were standard cavalry regiments.
"Hobson Knight."
Scholar Hank's expression was a little solemn, and he asked, "Did you find anything?" ”
Rowan also swallowed and spitted and listened quietly.
"I heard the sound of horses' hooves, not many of them, but very flexible."
Hobson nodded, with solemnity in his eyes, looked around at the surrounding sand dunes, and frowned and explained, "They are moving between these dunes, they should be light cavalry." ”
"Hussars?"
Scholar Hank frowned and looked around in disbelief: "How can there be light cavalry here. ”
Hobson frowned slightly: "This is exactly what I am curious about and suspicious. ”
The Naren Desert is a barren place.
Cavalry?
That's impossible!
In this desert, it is difficult to even raise people, and even more delicate war horses can't survive at all!
You must know that war horses are not just casual horses.
"Da Da Da..."
And just as they pondered, the sound of horses' hooves appeared in the sand dunes ahead.
The 10 knights behind Hobson immediately drew their swords and moved forward, all with solemn faces, but they had been trained as regular knights since childhood, but their faces did not show fear at all.
Behind the dunes, a light cavalry was riding out.
And behind this cavalry, six subordinate knights were biting tightly behind.
It seems that it was the pursuit of these knights that made this light cavalry come here in a panic.
Hobson frowned slightly.
He found that this light cavalry was wearing relatively tattered equipment and weapons, but because of his light clothing, his speed was very fast, and the knights could not keep up, and there was a situation where the distance was getting bigger and bigger.
If they hadn't been here, the light cavalry would have escaped through the dunes.
"My lord, be careful!"
The knights drew their swords and kicked their horses forward, their faces grim, apparently ready for battle.
However, Hobson raised his hand and frowned, "Wait." And he also spoke, and said to the light cavalry: "Strange cavalry, we are from the Duchy of Lion, and there is no malice. ”
Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he blurted out, "We know Baron Kant." ”
This sentence seems to break the estrangement between the two sides.
The knights who were still chasing slowed down.
However, the crowd remained in an encircled formation, firmly encircling the nimble light cavalry in the middle.
If you want to escape, it's basically difficult.
This hussar apparently knew as well.
Slightly reined in the war horse, frowned and looked at the Hobson knight, who was obviously the superior, and finally spoke: "What is the relationship between you and Lord Kant?" ”
"Baron Kant is the son of the Duke of Lion, and I am the knight of the Duke of Lion."
Knight Hobson spoke, offering to introduce his identity.
But his knightly status, who was respected in the Lion Principality, did not have any effect on the light cavalry, not even the movement of bowing his head on his horse.
This light cavalry from the Sultanate of Salander, loyal only to Kant.
Exactly the Desert Bandits!
"Why are you here?"
The desert bandit spoke, asking in a questioning tone: "This is Lord Kant's territory, and you are now trampling on Lord Kant's sovereignty, hoping to give a reasonable explanation." ”
"Uh..."
Hobson was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting that this light cavalry would speak to himself in such a tone.
But when he turned his head to look at the vast sea of sand, there was a wry smile on the corner of his mouth.
That's right.
The Lion Principality had already canonized the southern part of the Narun Desert to Kant as a baron, and he came to the Naren Desert with so many troops, and he had not yet explained the situation to Kant, which could cause war in the Lion Duchy.
It's a matter of reputation.
No nobleman would be indifferent to the unfamiliar army running rampant in their territory.
But this was even more embarrassing to Hobson.
But where is this?
Naren Desert!
Civilized Forbidden Zone!
Badlands!
No one would come here if it wasn't necessary!
But looking at the solemn appearance of the light cavalry, he also shook his head helplessly, and did not explain anything: "Take us to the sentry oasis, I and the old scholar in the carriage are all acquainted with Baron Kant." ”
PS: This is an update to make up for yesterday.