Naren Desert, dusk.

The sun struggled unyieldingly, spilling the last of its afterglow into the desert, as if dyed with layers of gold.

Daytime, which belongs to Friday, will eventually be replaced by night after dusk.

As the sun sets in the west, the source of light that once shone on this world is gone, and a new world has arrived.

Night falls.

The stars are shining brightly, and the moon is rising, bringing some brightness to the deep night.

Although it is not as clear as daytime, it can also be seen.

There's still a bit of a chill.

"Whew..."

The war horse under the crotch snorted impatiently.

Manid wrapped himself in the leather robe he was wearing, and the desert temperature plummeted after nightfall, which was two different from the heat during the day, and he couldn't help but let out a long breath: "Fortunately, I am well prepared." ”

This leather robe was a commodity sold at the Solid Stone Pass, a material purchased by Manid.

Made of antelope leather.

The texture is soft and comfortable, and the warmth effect is good, which is the best choice for the civilians of North County to protect against the cold in winter.

Manid made a lot of purchases for this.

Now, the rest of the caravan was wearing similar leather robes, and their feet were covered with warm leg guards, and no matter how fast they rode their horses, they didn't have the bone-piercing chill they had at the beginning.

Linen robes and cardigans are not as effective at blocking the cold wind as leather robes.

The common people of North County rely on this kind of cheap clothing to survive the winter.

For some conscripted peasants who could not afford leather armor, when responding to the call of the lord, in order to save their lives, they would often put several layers of leather robes on their bodies to resist possible stray arrows.

This is the added role of a leather robe.

It was pitiful for the conscripted peasants, but it was true.

These cannon fodder don't need much protection.

Manid and the cavalry from Salander, of course, would not have fallen like this.

Because they have their own armor, even the Salander chain armor worn by the Salander riders all over their bodies, in this world, is worn by the high-ranking nobles of the Lion Principality, and it does not mean to insult their status in the slightest.

The leather robe was just a garment that Manide had bought to keep out the cold.

Shake the reins.

Manid rode his horse a few steps forward.

The cavalry behind them were still packing their tents and luggage, and they had just finished dinner and had only rested for less than half an hour, and they were already ready to continue their departure and return to the sentry oasis.

Use sand to extinguish the campfire.

The tent was bundled up and put back in the wagon.

Soon the makeshift camp was packed, and the cavalrymen turned over and rode their horses, gathering to prepare for departure.

Lord Kant had urged, time waits for no one.

"Let's go."

Manid rode his horse ahead.

Seeing that the temporary camp had been cleaned up, the cavalry rode their horses and began to move forward, and there were three elite desert bandits, who were sitting in the carriage, flicking their whips, so that the few horses dragging the carriage went faster.

The caravan restarted.

The specially modified wooden wheels run over the sand, leaving deep rut marks.

It is loaded with goods.

This trip to the Jianshi Pass was more than just harvesting these fur products.

There were also wagons full of food and tools.

These were the supplies needed for the sentry oasis, and Manid focused on purchasing.

However, he turned his head to look at the three carriages behind him, leaving deep ruts as the wooden wheels ran over the desert, and a little regret appeared on his face: "The scale is too small, and the scale of the caravan can be increased in the future." ”

That's right, the current caravan is indeed too small.

It's too small to satisfy the appetite of the sentry oasis.

And this appetite grows day by day.

Three carriages carrying food and water, as well as 20 expensive bags of fine white salt, were able to go to the Solid Stone Pass to Baron Dylan for the salt trade, and bring back 1,000 large silver coins.

This is in the Duchy of Lion, worthy of jaw-dropping profiteering.

Monopoly profits.

However, the large silver coins earned by relying on salt need to spend most of it to meet the current development of the Sentry Oasis, otherwise it will not be enough to support the increasing development rate of "Drehem".

For example, after the increase in personnel, Kant imposed a rigid rule that the grain reserve should reach the standard of half a year.

This is a reserve for the sake of war.

There are also feathered arrows and crossbow arrows, which are also Manid's procurement targets for this trip to the Solid Stone Pass.

However, Baron Dylan rejected the purchase proposal.

But it was not completely vetoed.

"Heh, I'm really wary."

Manid shook his head, a mocking smile on his lips.

This Baron Dylan, under his seemingly calm face, is actually facing the sentry oasis, but it is a kind of poking and prodding, just like a hungry wolf sees its prey, grinding its claws and teeth, waiting for the moment to pounce and enjoy.

The huge concession did not make Baron Dylan grateful.

On the contrary, he was greedy for the salt mines owned by the Sentry Oasis.

Just as they returned, Baron Dylan repeatedly said that for the safety of Kant, he wanted to send 30 personal guards to help, and any problems could be dealt with in time.

Manid, of course, politely refused, claiming that it was not up to him to decide.

Even Kant would not have agreed.

This is tantamount to luring the wolf into the house, prematurely exposing all the advantages established by Kant in the sentry oasis to the eyes of this male-minded baron, and it will quickly spread throughout the entire Lion Duchy under some means of fueling the situation, so that Kant, the baron who has been banished, will once again become a thorn in their side.

Manid exhaled, "When I get back, I need to report back." ”

The operation, although seemingly smooth.

But in fact, he knew that it was just lurking and waiting before not understanding the other party.

Sometimes merchants and nobles were similarly cunning and sinister, and they were good at taking advantage of each other or others, so Manid was the right choice to speculate on his potential enemies on the dark side.

He was equally happy with it.

After all, it's a good place to start.

The caravan continued its trek through the desert, each with a bit of excitement on their faces.

Manid's brow furrowed as well.

"Behold, it is our fortress!"

When they climbed over the sand dunes, they finally saw the fortress on the sentry oasis, which had changed its appearance.

The cavalry was elated.

Nearly a week of trekking back and forth had exhausted them.

Their hometown has finally arrived, and they can't wait to go back to rest.

"Speed up!"

Manid also chuckled and beckoned behind him: "We can sleep in our own fortress tonight, and we don't have to worry about an enemy suddenly appearing!" ”

"Long live Lord Kant!"

The cavalry cheered.

PS: It's late to update today.,I'm sorry.,I'll change it today.,Take a leave.。 I went to buy an air conditioner of more than 2,000 during the day, and so on in the shopping mall to finish, the workers installed it almost eight o'clock, tomorrow the day after tomorrow I will make up for the five watches, I finally have an air conditioner!