"You guys, what are you doing on twitter? Keep up with the formation! Cremont stopped the conversation just in time.

After seeing the soldiers in the last row immediately become more regular, Cremont sighed in his heart: Please don't talk about other people's gossip while looking at me, okay? It's just embarrassing.

With a few words that came to my ears, I deduced the whole plot process. It can be regarded as giving Cremont a new understanding of the soldiers under his command.

The scout team stopped when the sky was completely dark.

"The temperature outside tonight is too low, so I won't extend the travel time. Let's set up camp and make a fire. Able commanded the soldiers in the bitter cold wind.

"Yes!"

When everyone dispersed and prepared for camp. Austinger stayed put, looking around at the deserted surroundings. Strangely asked Gilbert, "Where was the place you walked yesterday?" Why didn't I see anyone along the way? ”

"I took a shortcut, and you can't take that road. From time to time, people come here to pick agricultural products or something. It's just that it's after the snow has fallen, and there are fewer people coming. Gilbert explained.

"I see." Austinger came to his senses and led Gilbert towards the place where everyone had gathered. After receiving his share of the tools, Austinger continued to ask Gilbert, "So when will we get to town?" ”

"Tomorrow, the town near the volcano isn't far from here." Gilbert said, holding a pile of firewood.

"Hmm." Austinger replied, "I hope to arrive sooner so I can get you the right clothes." ”

"Tomorrow, we will arrive in the small town of Seroyidi." Able said, gesturing to a stronghold on the map.

"Have you been there before?" Devitt asked, looking up.

"Been there. The town is guarded by a race of nomads near the volcano in turn. When we went, we were still there to replenish some supplies. Abel recalled.

"Is there anything special about it compared to a dwarven town?" Cremont continued.

"It's much bigger than a dwarven town, and the marketing territories of each race are also separated." Abel replied, "Maybe it's better to manage." ”

"Sounds good." Dewei nodded and said, "We won't have any trouble on the way up the mountain, right?" ”

"Probably not." Abel replied, "Everyone knows how difficult it is to get from the edge of the island to this place. So as long as you make it to the perimeter of the volcano, no one will come to trouble you. This is also a rule on this small island, and I only learned about it because I was here once. ”

"I can finally feel at ease." Devitt exhaled.

"Recently, due to the 'wurm' accident, the status of the dwarves among the people near the volcano has changed. We also have to be careful about this. Abel thought of what had happened a few days ago, and said solemnly.

"Yes." Clemmont also reacted, and said, "When we set off tomorrow, we should talk to the soldiers first: we must not reveal that we have passed through the dragon territory. ”

"Hmm." Devitt nodded heavily.

At this point, one of the soldiers first reported, then walked into the tent and informed the three men: "Captain DeWitt, Captain Cremont, Captain Able." It's dinner time now. It's time to go to dinner. ”

"Okay." DeWitt nodded, then motioned for the soldier to stand down.

After a little tidying up, the three of them walked outside the tent door. The soldiers were noisily gathering to eat.

DeWitt caught a glimpse of Austinger in the crowd as he was serving Gilbert. With a slightly complicated expression, he said, "Gilbert is going home soon." ”

"That's right." Cremont looked to where DeWitt's line of sight was, and replied, "Austinger must be very sad then." ”

"Gilbert's previous identity should have been the crown prince of the goblin clan, and this time he went back, maybe he wanted to fight for his throne." Abel said.

Although Gilbert's abilities are indeed very strong, he is much more mentally mature than those of his age. But to really get involved in the bloody storm of power struggles is too thin. DeWitt sighed and said.

"If there are people who support him, he will go back." Abel responded: "I hope those people can take some of the pressure and responsibility off his shoulders." ”

"Let's not tell Austinger what we're speculating." Cremont admonished, "After all, Gilbert never seems to have spoken to Austinger about his origins until now. ”

"Hmm. Just let it be. Abel affirmed.

After dinner, snow began to fall in the sky again.

"The snow that fell last night hasn't melted yet, and it's starting to snow again tonight." Austinger said as he wiped his mouth.

"That's right. Tomorrow is expected to be as cold as today. Gilbert sat in his chair, looked at the volcano in the distance, and whispered.

"Of course you don't have to worry about it tomorrow." Austinger smiled happily and said, "We'll be sure to enjoy the warmth of the fireplace in our hotel room." It's been a long time since I've slept on a soft mattress. ”

"Huh." Gilbert heard what he said and laughed softly.

Austinger looked to the place Gilbert had been facing, and exclaimed, "You can see the volcano from here." I was just so focused on eating that I didn't pay attention at all. Huh? There seems to be snow on the top of the volcano as well. ”

"Well, the volcano in winter is in a dormant period. The altitude is so high, I guess the snow on it has been frozen. Gilbert responded.

"Your house is on top of this volcano." Austinger was curious, "Can you show me?" ”

"You can't see it here, the goblins live underground. And on the south side of the mountain. Gilbert shook his head with a smile and said.

"How long does it take to get from the bottom of the mountain to your house?" Austinger was grieved by the thought of the impending separation. At this time, the expression was slightly gloomy.

"One day." Gilbert replied. There was also reluctance on his face.

"Pretty close." After hearing the answer, Austinger nodded, "Can I go and see you when we come back from our mission?" ”

When Gilbert heard this, tears welled up in his eyes.

"Yes, if you can't come to Goblin Country, I'll wait for you in the town at the foot of the mountain."