The country of law is a politically neutral, positionally neutral existence, its land area is not large, even smaller than the Duchy of Moon itself, the territory of the country of law is located at the center of the junction of the dragon country of light and the dragon country of the night, if you use the pattern as an analogy, the dragon country of light and the dragon country of the night are merged into an oval, then the country of law is like a V-shaped blade cut from the center of this oval, dividing it in two.

However, unlike the Duchy of Moon, the traffic environment of the Law Country is not very convenient, and the Elven Forest and the Longmian Mountain Range, which separate the Dragon Kingdom of Light and the Night Dragon Country, are not convenient transportation arteries, where most of them are surrounded by mountains and dense forests, coupled with the love and care of the elves for the forest, so it is difficult for humans to open up trade routes through these mountains, not to mention that the elves are not so easy to communicate and persuade the object. As a result, most merchants preferred to use the trendy trade routes developed by the Duchy of Moon for their trade.

Although there is no convenient transportation, it is not difficult for the inhabitants of the Land of Law, where half-elves and elves are the main inhabitants. They live in the forest, and the roads that seem rough to humans are nothing to the Land of Law. Moreover, most elves are indifferent by nature and do not value money as much as humans. Therefore, although the trade in the country of France was not very prosperous, they lived a very leisurely and peaceful life.

Even though the country of law is not the economic center of the entire continent, no country dares to underestimate its influence, as the most influential religious shrine on this continent, the believers of the church are all over every corner of this continent. Moreover, even if the country of law itself is not the center of finance and trade, its church still plays the dual role of a bank and a notary office in the mainland, due to the neutrality of the country itself. Coupled with the influence of the Twin Dragons of Judgment and Adjudication, the prestige and credibility of the Church throughout the continent is very high, so no matter which country has a lot of respect for the country of law. Even in the game, after the Duchy of Moon is breached by the Night Dragon, the player and the refugees leave by boat and enter the realm of the Land of Law. The pursuers of the Night Dragon Kingdom ceased to make further moves. Lingering outside the borders of the country of law, and finally chose to retreat and leave.

Most people think that this may be related to the fact that although the country of law cannot be compared with the three archangels and the four demon generals in terms of high-level combat power, they have two creation dragon souls at the same time. Even if the Kingdom of Light and the Kingdom of Night are united, the number of dragon souls is only on par with the Kingdom of Law. Moreover, the country of law is strategically located, easy to defend and difficult to attack, not to mention, even if it is taken down, it will not be much good, and it will offend the two creation dragon souls to make it uncomfortable for themselves. Naturally, no one wants to do such a stupid thing. Moreover, the Church of the Law Country has always advocated the protection of order and the elimination of chaos. When the major lords expanded their territories and maintained order, they all received more or less assistance from the church and the country of law, and most of them were reluctant to do such things.

There are several roads leading to the Land of Law, but the one that Rhodes chose was a relatively remote road that bordered the Land of Law along the border of the Duchy of Moon. Due to the unique territorial shape of the Land of Law, most of the transportation arteries connecting to the Land of Law have to pass through the Land of Light. Rod naturally knew that after Little Bubblegum abolished the Arashi Sword Saint, he had become a thorn in the side of the Council of Light. If you want to enter the country of law from those roads, you may be targeted by the Council of Light, and Rhodes doesn't want to make any trouble. That's why he chose to go through the Monsoon Corridor to the Land of Law.

Blackberry Town is a remote town located on the edge of the monsoon corridor, and its inhabitants are mostly half-elves. Due to their human blood, most of them cannot endure to live like a monk in the mountains and forests like a real elf, but the blood of the elves makes them yearn for all things natural. Eventually, the half-elves chose a compromise and built villages and towns on the outskirts of the Elven Forest. Gather together and live here. In this way, they can not only be surrounded by nature as they would like to be, but also come into contact with the hustle and bustle of the outside world from time to time like humans.

It's the same here.

"Wow ..............."

Walking into the town and looking at the scenery in front of her, Anne couldn't help but let out a sigh of admiration.

Different from the human villages and towns along the way, the blackberry town in front of you shows a rare beauty of harmony and comfort, vitality and tranquility. The surrounding houses are also completely different from the houses built by humans, although they are also made of wood, but compared to the style of humans who cut down and trimmed wood. The style of the houses here is obviously more casual and wild, and the houses made of fine vines and wide foliage suddenly look like they are part of the surrounding trees, and if it were not for the artificially traced staircases and doors, and the intricately carved signboards hanging from the branches, no one would have thought that this was a village at all. Instead, you'll think you've walked into a strange woodland.

Rhodes and his party who walked into the town immediately attracted a lot of curiosity and attention, after all, for such a remote place, there are very few travelers. Not to mention that the dress of several people of Rhodes is also very eye-catching, not to mention Rhodes himself, the beautiful face like a woman and the black aristocratic dress make people can see at a glance that he is extraordinary. Not to mention the little mermaid who had been following Rhodes in the water balloon and Anne, who was beside the little mermaid, looking around with wide eyes and curiosity, carrying a thick and huge adamantite shield that would make everyone look at him. The combination of these three people alone is enough to attract a lot of attention even in a bustling big city, let alone in this small remote place.

Compared to them, Lijie in the spirit master's robe is not so conspicuous——— but this is also what Lijie expected.

Although the half-elves who have inherited the blood of the elves like to be lively, they are not as lively as humans, so for these eye-catching visitors, the half-elves in the town can at most put down their work and turn their heads to observe them curiously from a distance, only those young children. will follow behind Rod and the others, chasing the little mermaid and running around, facing these children, the little mermaid is a little nervous, but he is not too evasive. After all, after this training, even the timid little mermaid gradually began to get used to this kind of life of being watched by everyone.

"Annie. From here on, it is the territory of the country of law, you have to be obedient, don't make those troublesome things like before, do you hear? This is not the Duchy of Moon, and if I accidentally arrest you, then I will not be able to save you from the prison, and by that time you will know that you will be alone in the water prison. ”

"Anne knows, Captain, it's okay. Rest assured. ”

"I hope so."

Hearing Anne's answer, Rod raised an eyebrow and walked towards the depths of the town.

The biggest difference between Blackberry Town and other human towns is its tranquility and peace, the half-elves like to be "lively" compared to the elves, and for Anne and Lijie from the human city, what they experience here is a unique kind of peace. Although you can see many open-air vendors in the small tree-lined square not far away, you can't hear the noisy and noisy bargaining shouts like in the human society market, and the shopkeepers just arrange things neatly on the stalls. The buyer will pick and choose, then ask for the price and pay. The whole process takes place in a very quiet process. You hardly hear any complaints or accusations about the goods being too expensive or of poor quality.

"If you want to buy something, this is your last chance."

Pulling his gaze back from the bazaar, Rhodes spoke.

"After entering the country of law, the money we have on us is useless, so if you want to spend your money more meaningfully, then this is it."

"Huh?"

Hear Rhodes. Anne couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Although along the way, she also listened to Rhodes talk about the customs and habits of the country of law, but in this way, such an unimaginable thing is also unheard of.

"Useless? For what? ”

"Because the elves don't care about money, the gold we carry is not in circulation within the elven Dominion. Elves don't like gold or trade, and they prefer to barter. However, even such a transaction is rarely seen among elves. Because the elves basically don't have much desire, and they don't have anything in particular. ”

"Hey————?"

Hearing this, Anne immediately frowned.

"What if Anne wants to eat and sleep when she gets inside?"

"Ordinary people are rarely allowed to enter the elven dominions, and even if they do, the elves will have special inns to entertain those foreign guests. So you don't have to worry about eating and sleeping, but if you see something inside that you want to buy, it's up to you to see if you can come up with something that will interest the elves. Saying this, Rod first paused, and then he glanced at Anne beside him, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly. By the way, the elves are very good at crafts and jewelry. ”

Sure enough, no matter how natural the thread is, Anne is still a girl after all, and when she hears about handicrafts and jewelry, the girl's eyes suddenly light up.

"Really? If there really is something so good, Anne wants it too......... By the way, Lijie, what do you want? ”

Saying this, Anne turned her head and asked Lijie behind her, but in the face of Annie's inquiry, Lijie raised her head a little blankly, looked at her in surprise, and only came back to her senses after a while, and hurriedly waved her hand.

"Ah, I don't want much, Anne........."

"Hey.........? It's boring. ”

Anne pursed her lips at Lijie's answer, but soon, she rushed to Rod's side again and reached out to grab Rod's arm.

"Captain, Anne thinks it's better for Lijie to have some beautiful jewelry, such as ............"

"No need!!"

Before Anne's words were finished, she saw Lijie suddenly whisper angrily, and the girl's angry shout broke the original tranquility and immediately startled everyone. The little mermaid's eyes widened in surprise and she moved closer to Rhodes uneasily. Even Anne turned her head to look at Lijie behind her in surprise at the moment, opening her mouth wide and not knowing what to say. And Rod also frowned slightly and looked at the girl.

Under the gaze of everyone, Li Jie seemed to have realized what she had just done. She hurriedly looked up, then waved her hand. "Yes, I'm sorry, Annie. I didn't mean to......... I......... I'm just tired from the journey and a little tired......... I'm sorry......... I didn't mean to ................"

"Hmmm! It's nothing, it's Anne who is wrong. ”

Hear Lijie's apology. The expression on Anne's face was not unusual, she just came to Lijie's side and reached out to take the girl's hand.

"I'm sorry, Lijie, Anne shouldn't have bothered you, let's go find a place now, and then have a good rest, Anne wants to sleep well."

In the face of Anne's apology, Lijie just lowered her head. A hint of gloom and an eerie haze flashed through the girl's eyes, but no one noticed it.

“……………… Well.................. I'm sorry Annie, I didn't mean to........."

Then, Lijie muttered.

After this, the group lost interest in the market and entered the only inn in the town, and then Lijie returned to her room to rest, citing her illness. But. Although the girl didn't say anything, but for the people around her. What Lijie is showing at the moment is abnormal enough.

"Commander......... What happened to Lijie? ”

Sitting in her chair, playing with the apple in her hand, Anne looked up at Rhodes with an uneasy and worried expression.

"Could it be that she is sick, if that is the case, I should have known that Anne should have been quieter........."

For Anne's question. Rhodes didn't answer either, he sat at the table, frowning slightly and looking out the window. It was already evening, and the glow of the setting sun was gradually sinking below the horizon, and the generals were accompanying the night. Outside, the moonlight grass began to gradually brighten——— the nocturnal plant gradually raised its head, and the semicircular buds gradually bloomed, and a bright light appeared from it, illuminating the dark earth. But now, Rod didn't have time to enjoy the night scene outside, and even Anne, who was naturally off the line, noticed that Lijie was a little abnormal, and Rod naturally noticed this a long time ago. Ever since Lijie had been very active and forceful in the first time she offered to go with her, Rhodes felt that something was not quite right with her. With Rod's understanding of Lijie, she doesn't seem to be such a proactive and tough person, and during the trip, Lijie's behavior is also a little weird, although Lijie has a somewhat introverted and gentle personality, but she is definitely not the kind of person who is quiet and quiet. But since leaving the Land of Atonement and going to the Land of Law, Lijie has rarely spoken, and even only absentmindedly replied when Rod or Anne asked her, and she has been in a daze when she walks on the road on weekdays, or she doesn't know what Lu Dao is thinking.

Not only that, but Rod also noticed that during the battle during the trip, Lijie seemed to be unusual, unusually dedicated——— which was completely different from her usual devotion, if anything, it was closer to Little Bubblegum's radical "even a spirit master must carry a stick to the front and beat him to death" combat thinking.

Rod also wanted to talk to Lijie several times, but Lijie always found an excuse to avoid him, and at first Rhodes thought it was the aftermath of that incident. But now it seems that things are not as simple as he thinks, and Lijie is not the kind of person who is cautious and easily angry. Because of this, her sudden outburst this time made Rod more vigilant, Rod is not the kind of stupid person who feels sluggish, he has dated not fewer women, and he has seen more women. Rod knows very well that the more honest and docile a girl like Lijie usually looks, the more terrifying it will be to explode, because it often means that she can't bear it anymore and doesn't need to endure it anymore. And once she completely explodes, after losing her reason and control, she can do anything. On the other hand, an outgoing and cheerful girl like Anne, even if she is really angry, often can't hold on for two or three days and will be completely discouraged.

In the face of Lijie's attitude, Rod didn't have a particularly good way to deal with it for a while.

"All in all, Lijie doesn't seem to be in a good mood lately, so you'd better be quiet."

"Well, that's good."

Hearing Rod's answer, Anne nodded obediently, but soon, a little uneasiness appeared on her face.

"Captain, I don't know what Lu Dao is about, Anne always feels that Lijie seems to be a little scary......... Lijie Anne felt a little scared like this........."

is worthy of being a half-beast, even Anne, who is naturally off-line, instinctively senses the danger emanating from Lijie's side.

"I've kept you waiting."

At this moment, the tavern owner on the side moved his round body with difficulty, and came to the table of the two with a smile on his face, he first opened his eyes in curiosity and surprise, and glanced at the little mermaid suspended next to Rod, and then withdrew his gaze and lowered his head.

"What do you want? We have freshly made wines, grilled fish and blackberry bread that are some of the most famous and acclaimed local specialties that will surely please you. ”

"Bring out all the signboards you have here, and if it's not enough, we'll add more."

Glancing at Anne, who was listening to the tavernkeeper's words, her eyes were already as bright as light bulbs, and she was just as short as a tail wagging behind her, Rhodes quickly responded. Hearing Rod's words, the boss couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then immediately appeared with a smile that was even more enthusiastic than before, and then turned around and whispered a few words to the waiter next to him, and then the waiter quickly turned around and trotted away. But the tavernkeeper did not leave at once, but turned again and looked at Rod and Anne with a slight look.

"A few people have come from afar, where do you want to go?"

"We have something to do, we need to go to the Elven Forest."

Rhodes didn't care about the tavernkeeper's presumptuous inquiry, and quickly gave an answer. He knew very well that in the outer areas of the Law Country, in these half-elf gathering areas, there were many people who would have contact with the Elven Dominion. Since the Elven Dominion is in principle strictly restricted to races other than Elves and Half-Elves, anyone who appears on the border of the Law Country and wants to go to the Elven Dominion will report it to the interior through secret contact, and the Elven Dominion will decide whether or not to welcome them in. This is a remote town, and when you come here as outsiders, the destination is self-evident. And Rhodes asked himself whether he came this time to kill people and set fires, nor to gather a crowd to make trouble, there was nothing to say——— he was not a druid.

"I see."

Hearing Rod's answer, the tavern keeper nodded, but soon, a little hesitation appeared on his face, and then the boss rubbed his hands in embarrassment.

"This ......... I beg your pardon if there is any rudeness, but I must warn you that if you plan to pass through the Emerald Valley, you might as well find another way. ”

"Any questions?"

Hearing the boss's answer, Rod put down the wine glass in his hand, frowned slightly, and asked.

"Could it be that the Emerald Valley is locked down?"

"Not really, honorable guest."

In the face of Rod's inquiry, the boss hurriedly smiled and shook his head in denial.

"It's just that in recent days, the source of chaos near the Emerald Valley has spread a bit, and those evil and cunning monsters are wreaking havoc in the Emerald Valley, so if you plan to go to the Elven Forest through there, I suggest you take a different route."

I see.

Hearing this, Rod nodded, and then he spoke.

"So ....................."

And just as Rod was about to answer, suddenly, a familiar system upgrade sound suddenly sounded, and then, in front of Rode's eyes, a system prompt that had not been seen for a long time appeared.

[Special quest has been triggered——— Destruction in the Shadows, do you accept it?] (To be continued.) )