Rolf received the order, and immediately dismounted the elite desert bandits who came with him, and began to set up a temporary camp here, and was also ready to stay and wait.

After all, it is an important estuary that connects to the Sanwaya Mountains.

If something goes wrong.

That would be a huge problem that would lead directly to the crisis in the city of "Aaron"!

Exposure is still secondary, since Kant is preparing to attack the Lion Principality, Aaron's exposure is only a matter of time, after all, this important agricultural city in the mountains is to export all kinds of goods.

The identity of the city of "Aaron" is to be a supplier of raw materials.

The ancient passage is the channel.

Goods can be exported by land and water.

Use the dungeon that was once a sanctuary for the gods as a transit to reach this estuary, connect to the vast Rythniston River, and then export goods to the entire human kingdom and beyond.

Salt and date sugar are two commodities that are fully qualified to make that group of merchants come crazy to chase profits.

This is the backbone of the trade goods!

Kant also intended to establish a new village at the mouth of the river.

Including that special building [Water Bandit Lair], in a short period of time, it formed a force that was difficult to suppress, beyond the imagination of many nobles in the Eastern County Territory, and completely occupied this place.

In the rear was "Aaron", a city dominated by the Rhodoks who defended the city.

Just mobilize the troops here.

With a strong Marine Army, there is no problem in defending this place.

Not to mention those nobles in the Eastern County Territory, even if the Silver Plate Kingdom and the Dark Red Sect all join forces, it is estimated that they will not be able to do anything about this place, especially in the ancient passage, and the intermediate node of the dungeon.

It's a big deal to retreat back to the dungeon and defend it tightly.

After all, the passage is so narrow.

A small number of troops are stationed here, and no matter how many troops they have, they can't be used, and it's almost impossible to open it!

This is exactly what Kant conceived, and it is basically foolproof to build a new village here, not to mention the key recruiting building of [Water Bandit's Lair], which is definitely like a tiger with wings.

The land garrison had Rhodok's troops.

The water war attack and defense have water bandits from Nord.

As long as the rubble at the mouth of the river is cleared, all the fallen obstacles are removed, the small river ahead is dug and widened, and the Resniston River is completely connected, Kant's idea can be declared a success.

Officially set foot in the sphere of influence of the Lion Principality and step onto the stage of history!

"Stay here with peace of mind."

Kant also paid special attention to examining the area around the hill.

Looking at the gentle mountains around him and the slightly raised position of the ancient passage, he cautiously told Rolf: "If anyone comes here, you must definitely defend it, and you must not give up here easily." ”

Rolf nodded equally solemnly: "We will stick to it." ”

"Good."

Kant nodded in satisfaction.

Gently knock the horse's belly and ride the horse into the ancient passage.

Behind them, 10 lion knights and 50 lion squires immediately followed, and with a cold and dim sound, they completely returned to the ancient passage, and with the faint light that appeared on the stone statue on the wall, they moved forward at great speed.

But Rolf and the elite desert bandits didn't follow.

Instead, the tent was propped up.

Around this hill, temporary camps were set up.

This includes the remaining 10 Lion Riders, as well as the 10 Salander riders who had lived by Borg's side for a long time and were more familiar with the Resniston River, to assist in the garrison of Rolf and the Desert Bandits.

Inside the ancient passageway, the hooves of rolling horses beat against the stone pavement, and even the sound of the river has been suppressed.

They were moving forward at breakneck speed.

This neatly cut stone slab is perfect for trekking on horseback.

Just like the finest racecourse, although it is not a solid layer of soil, it can also relieve the reaction force of the horses when they gallop, but the advantage of leveling alone is enough to solve any disadvantage.

The muddy roads of the Duchy of Lion are very poor for a warhorse.

Ride your horse on.

Take a short break in the middle.

It took about 24 hours to reach the dungeon.

Exactly one day.

There were no obstacles, except for the roar of the galloping horses, only the sound of the river, but as the familiar surroundings came into view, they were on the right path.

In the vast underground space, stone buildings that seem to have been inherited from ancient times stand tall.

Plenty of shimmering moss and fluorescent mushrooms dot the room.

Between the gaps in the stone slabs of the square at the soles of the feet.

on the edge of the stone.

The surfaces and corners of walls and buildings.

And on the top of the head, the stalactites that have been simply treated, but there are still a few hanging down like inverted cones, are all glowing plants underground, providing a faint light, so that the space will not be so dark that it is impossible to see.

But at the end of the ruined city, several golden rays appeared, refracting brighter light sources.

This may not be true.

It should be called a pillar of light.

That's right, it's a bright yellow golden pillar of light, just like the rays of the sun.

Combined with those glowing plants, the dungeon finally came to light, and although it was as dim as the worst rainy day, there was absolutely no problem with basic vision, and it didn't matter if there was no torch lighting.

Kant and his lion knights, who already possess extraordinary powers, also have very good eyesight.

Equivalent to shimmering vision.

Ride your horse on.

The entire dungeon has been cleared, and there are still ashes in the corners.

The faint negative energy still lingered in the shadows, but the entire space of the dungeon was full of faint positive energy, which seemed to spread out due to those pillars of light.

Of course, this is also the case.

"Take a break."

Kant gave the order.

Now that they're in this dungeon, it means they won't have a long way to go.

From here, it takes about half a day to reach the temple at the bottom of the city of "Aaron", which is already a very close distance, thanks to the stone paved roads built from antiquity.

Even if you walk on two legs, you can go back and forth in one day.

It's faster if it's by boat.

This underground river runs from the bottom of the city of "Aaron" to the mouth of the hills of the East County Territory.

It is equivalent to going downstream, even if it is a merchant ship full of goods, it does not need to open its sails, and it can go directly to the mouth of the river with the gentle current, and the time required is estimated to take less than 1 day.

Even if you go upstream, you can use the paddle to move forward at great speed in this gentle current.

Not to mention the breeze.

It's the wind from the Resneston River.

The mouth of the hill was the corner of the great river, and the flow of water caused the air to flow through a myriad of possible passages, and in this closed, gentler space of the underground river, the wind was formed against the current.

Of course, the specific reasons cannot be studied in detail.

But in the end.

As long as the oars and sails are combined, the speed of the boat is no less than that of going down the river.

This is the advantage of the new villages that will soon appear at the mouth of the river in the future, which will be directly connected to the important city of "Aaron", receiving a steady stream of nourishment and faster development.

This will be much faster than the "Aaron" that developed alone.

Kant is now capable of doing so.

A virtuous circle has begun.

Both ordinary supplies and war preparedness are fixed with the establishment of castles and cities, and new villages that are about to appear, no matter what route they take, will be supported accordingly.

It includes the manpower and investment in the early stage, as well as the solution to the problems encountered in the development process.

Light a campfire.

Lightly baked bread and air-dried meat fill the stomach.

By the way, the water bladder was heated in the ashes next to the campfire, and hot water was provided for drinking and washing.

After resting for a while in the stone house, Kant and his family finally set out again, galloping through the ancient passages, and continuing along the road that was once so familiar.

About half a day passed.

A bright light appeared ahead.

It was the flickering of torches, and a low wall at the end.

When Kant and the others walked in, they found that it was a low wall, and it was clearly Rhodok spearmen with spears in their hands, lined up in a phalanx of long spears, and they were on strict guard.

It is clear that the spearmen who have been stationed in this temple at all times have done their duty.

An inexplicable roar was detected.

Organize right away.

Not only were there spearmen in front, but just behind, the crossbowmen with Rhodok crossbows and the Livingston archers with their war bows were ready to shoot.

Of course, the war did not take place.

How could they attack their most respected Supreme Lord.

"Your Excellency!"

The soldiers stationed here saluted.

At the same time, he quickly disbanded the formation, got out of the way, and let Kant and the lion knights behind him ride out.

Even in the temple, James, who was originally stationed here, came here with elite Rhodok sergeants, Rhodok snipers, and Ravenston marksmen.

They received news that a strange cavalry was approaching, and they were afraid that something unexpected would happen.

"Lord Kant!"

James hurriedly saluted.

When he saw the figure coming on a horse, he hurriedly walked over and said in surprise: "I really didn't expect it to be you, did you come on the opposite side of the ancient passage?" ”

"That's right." Kant nodded: "The road has been opened." ”

"That's great!" James sighed.

That's what they had in mind.

Leave the temple.

They also came to the city on the top of the mountain.

Kant left the cave tunnel and raised his head slightly, the stars in the sky were shining, and the moonlight was shining brightly on the earth, obviously it was night, and the night was already very deep.

"It's early in the morning."

James also reported the time.

"Hmm." Kant nodded: "It's so late." ”

"Please go to the town hall and rest first, my lord." James also said respectfully: "Now the development in the city has reached a plateau, and when you rest tomorrow, you will be able to find the perfection of this city." ”

"Good, I'm looking forward to it."

Kant nodded.

But looking at the silhouette of the city in the night, the corners of his mouth curled up with a smile.

It's going very well.