Manid and the caravan returned close to midnight.

The stars are shining brightly, and the moonlight is bright.

As they got closer to the fortress, smiles spread across their faces.

I'm going home.

However, the sentries in charge of night duty in the fortress of "Drehem" did not have the slightest smile on their faces.

The Vekia archers stationed at the top of the arrow tower, taking advantage of the wide field of vision brought by the height, had already spotted the black dot that was rapidly approaching in the hazy night in the distance as far as the eye could see.

They are all seasoned veterans, excellent archers who have come out of the chaos of war.

Be vigilant.

What's more, when they came to this world, the Knight of Fatis had already reminded them that there were many enemies of Lord Kant, and no one could be trusted except for the 5 ethnic groups from Calradia.

Again, consider what these Wikibians and Salanders say.

What Fatis said to the Swadians, but no one but the Swadians could believe it.

But these good-eyed Wikian archers had already sensed that a stranger was approaching.

Notifications are given quickly.

In the desert bandit camp, the 10 desert bandit elites immediately walked out in full gear, led their desert horses in the stable, and quickly rushed out of the east gate that slowly opened for them.

As the light cavalry on duty at night, when they got the news, they had to go to investigate.

If it's a friend, then be the first to greet it.

If it is an enemy, then it will take advantage of the speed of the light cavalry to go around with them in a circle in the desert.

Coming from the Salander Desert, they have a lot of similar experience.

And 10 Swadiya infantry and 20 Swadia light infantry have also appeared behind the city gate, and if anything happens, they will be the first to hold the city gate until reinforcements arrive.

In order to deal with the expeditionary force of the Greymane Kingdom that may appear at any time, the Sentry Oasis is fully prepared.

Soon, however, their wariness became softer.

The archers on the tower have been informed that they are friends.

Because not far behind the sand dunes, the 10 elite desert bandits who went to investigate were following behind those people, like loyal guards, not only friendly, but also quite humble.

The Vekia archers were thoughtful.

Especially looking at the three carriages full of goods, they have already understood.

The strange procession that arrived late at night was actually the caravan they had set out when they first arrived at the fortress of "Drehem", led by Manid, a well-known Nordic genius merchant in the entire Calradia continent.

The gates, made of heavy wooden planks, were slowly opened.

The Swadia infantry and light infantry stood straight on either side, in good spirits, without the slightest hint of late night weariness.

Manid rode in.

He was followed by 10 Salander riders and 30 elite desert bandits.

And the three wagons full of goods.

"Manid, welcome back."

Having received the news, Fatis who was resting and sleeping immediately got up and hurried over.

Looking at the loaded cargo, and the tiredness on the faces of Manid and the cavalry, Fatis also nodded considerately: "It is a good thing to see you return safely, but I think what you need most is to go back to your room and rest." ”

"It's really what it's most needed." Manid smiled wryly and nodded.

From the sentry oasis to the rocky pass.

From the rocky pass to the sentry oasis.

It took 7 days to toss back and forth, and the trek in the desert alone was 5 days and 5 nights.

The strongest Salander riders were exhausted.

What's more, Manid, who was a merchant, was almost exhausted to the point of collapse on the way back.

"Food has been prepared." Seeing his tired appearance, Fatis said: "Eat something to replenish your strength, what Lord Kant means is that if there is no emergency, then it is good to report tomorrow." ”

"Thank you, Lord Kant." Manid thanked him gratefully.

Return to the Consulate.

Chefs serve food to long tables.

Fluffy bread roasted and coated with honey, and porridge made from chopped antelope meat and wheat grains.

There are also dates that can quickly replenish physical strength, just like energy bars.

"Eat quickly, it's been a hard journey."

Kant sat down in his seat and said to Manide, who was at the side of the long table, "These are easy to digest foods, and at noon the next day, I will have a feast here alone to welcome your return." ”

"I am immensely touched by your kindness, Lord Kant." Manid stood up, rubbed his chest respectfully, and bowed.

"You're welcome." Kant smiled and nodded: "Eat quickly." ”

Manid ate heavily, hungry, and without the usual etiquette that he would pay attention to.

Anyone who has worked hard can still endure tempting food.

At least Manid couldn't bear it.

Outside the door, Fatis walked in, saw Manid was eating bread and drinking meat porridge, and smiled slightly, the two had known each other for a long time, but they had never seen this arrogant and educated Nord genius businessman, so impolite and devouring food.

This is the first time.

With a smile on his lips, Fatis knew that his friend was really tired and hungry.

Instead of laughing at him, he reported to Kant: "My lord, the food and beds of the cavalry have been prepared, and they have been excluded from the patrol mission tomorrow morning, and I have given them a day off. ”

"That's as it should be." Kant nodded.

Manid eats quickly.

In the late night snack prepared in the kitchen, the amount of honey bread is not much.

On the contrary, the porridge was boiled to the brim, so that Manid ate three bowls in a row.

These boiled and rotten wheat kernels, with chopped antelope meat and a mixture of chopped cabbage and flour, are sticky and fairly easy to digest, making them the best choice for returning from a long journey.

The cavalry outside ate the same thing.

The meat porridge drank the stomach, and even the body warmed up, dispelling the cold of the night.

Finish supper.

Manid's stomach was slightly bulging.

If he didn't know, it would not be easy to eat too much after a long journey, and Manid would have to bring three more bowls of porridge.

"Rest."

Seeing that he had finished eating, Kant nodded and said, "Tomorrow at noon, we will have lunch together." ”

"My pleasure." Manid and Fatis nodded respectfully.

This is, of course, Kant's arrangement for the two.

It was late at night, after all, and Manid had rushed all the way back, and his mental and physical strength had long been exhausted.

Rest first, and wait until tomorrow when you report in good spirits, but there will be no omissions in the details.

Kant returned to his third-floor room.

Fatis and Manid's room was on the second floor.

Outside the Consulate General was once again quiet at night, except for the night sentry and the two groups of light infantry patrolling the fortress, the entire fortress of "Drehem" was extremely quiet.

The night is getting deeper, and it is already completely late at night.

The sound of snoring was heard in residential areas and at the city walls.

Everyone slept soundly.

Time passes.

The guard posts on the tower were also replaced twice, until the eastern horizon was a little brighter in the depths of the night.

It's getting dark.

At the wheat field fence on the north side of the city wall, there was a slight noise in the five chicken coops.

The sand grouse inside seems to have sensed something.

When a ray of light pierced the dawn, almost in no particular order, five crested males appeared on the roof, flapping their wings, stretching their sturdy bodies, and raising their necks like domestic chickens.

"Cluck-"

The rooster announces.

The light finally pierced the thick darkness and brought the message of dawn.

The sky quickly brightens up in the shortest possible time.

"Knock-knock-knock-"

The bronze bell is struck to give it a pleasant and long bell.

The bell tower, which is about to be built, had been installed yesterday with a bronze bell, and was struck by the construction workers who woke up in the morning, so that the long bell followed the rooster crow and struck the dawn of a new day.

In residential areas, peasants and peasant women open their doors and windows.

The sound of washing was heard.

Soon, they all walked out energetic and neat.

A busy and fulfilling day has started again.

In the fortified attic of the city wall, the crossbowmen who had woken up came out.

The attics, which surround the city walls, now basically become the places where the crossbowmen sleep at night, wrapped in thick woolen blankets and covered with linen pads underneath, even the cold of the night can not help them.

If there is an enemy invasion, you can also arrange a defense line with all staff at the fastest speed.

Of course.

The infantry and cavalry were still sleeping in tents and bunkers.

The 3-meter-wide wall is not enough for too many soldiers to sleep on it, and if they are really crowded into these attics, it is estimated that if there is really an enemy invasion, they will get in the way and cause some minor trouble.

For the sake of safety, it doesn't matter if you sleep in a bunker until the barracks are set up.

As busy as ever.

Soldiers patrol, go out to scout, or hone their skills on the training ground.

Farmers continue to tend their wheat fields and date palm groves.

As well as feeding the sand pine grouse with grain, so that these little cuties can lay eggs as soon as possible.

Because just a few days ago, the peasant women had discovered that these 50 sand grouse chickens actually produced more than 50 eggs a day, like domesticated domestic chickens, and fed enough grains, sometimes even more than 60 eggs.

It's really as economically valuable as a chicken.

It's like these chickens are simply a mix of domestic chickens and sand grouse, inheriting all the advantages of both sides.

Smoke rises.

Breakfast for all began to be prepared in the kitchen.

Large quantities of bread and flour, as well as antelope meat, piles of sausages, and air-dried meats were gathered.

Food for about 600 people is not so easy to make.

PS: It's really **** to have air conditioning, alas, oh mom, this feeling! Refreshing! Today this is the first watch, the next three watches in the afternoon, and another watch in the evening, and the fifth watch will be proper, see my performance. I'll just say that it was the air conditioner that gave me absolute support for my codeword career! Wait and see!