When the sun leaps over the horizon, the 'ancestral home' of the Zelgaon family, located in the Emerald Mountains, is bathed in sunlight a little later.

The dense vegetation and the lofty and towering mountains are always the first to compete for the sun.

In the green, with a faint fragrance, a unique breath of life, began to spread in the dense fog of the early morning.

It's so refreshing that I can't help but take a long breath.

Dean left the study and stood in the courtyard, breathing a long stroll through it, and not far behind him, Haring, who was known as Sidru, dutifully acted as a butler.

It's only been a few days, but Harlem is fully integrated into the role.

After all, Dean didn't limit his role as a wizard, so it seemed to Harlem to be a good life—to be able to escape the control of the Möbius Ring was enough to make him happy.

As for the face of the wizard?

After joining the Ring of Morbius, Harlem had long since lost such a thing.

Cry, cry......

Bursts of bird calls clearly passed through the illusion magic circle and fell into Dean's ears.

Dean looked up at the increasingly verdant forest outside, and in his field of vision, tiny figures were shuttling through it, chasing and frolicking and fighting for food.

"Early birds, worms!"

Also got up early, after practicing swordsmanship, the Grand Duke Swordsman, naturally walked to Dean's side, followed Dean's gaze to look at Yiqiē outside the illusion magic array, and immediately, subconsciously said.

"Early worms. Eaten by birds! ”

Dean responded with a smile.

The Grand Duke was stunned for a long time. Apparently didn't expect Dean to answer like that. Then, she thought about it carefully, and felt that such words seemed to have some truth.

Moreover, the Grand Duke Swordsman glanced at Dean, who smiled at the corners of his mouth, but with indifference in his eyes, she naturally noticed that something was wrong.

"Someone is following?"

The Grand Duke Swordsman asked with a gesture instead.

"Well, a lot -- Chad found a lot, and some that Chad couldn't...... They're all staring here! ”

Dean replied with a gesture in the same vein.

This is the advanced sign language that belongs to the side of the Emerald Grand Duke. On weekdays, the Grand Duke swordsman deliberately gave it to Dean - although Dean had already learned it, he didn't need to learn it.

"Is it because of the 'fog' before?"

Although it was a questioning word, the Grand Duke Swordsman was extremely sure.

"Hmm!"

Dean gestured in the affirmative.

"Isn't it just the Ring of Morbius?"

A hint of worry appeared on the face of the Grand Duke Swordsman.

Because, knowing Dean's whole plan, she understands what kind of enemies Dean needs to face next, and among these enemies, if there are more, it will definitely become the key point of the entire battle.

"When I proposed this plan, it was to attract all the people from the Emerald Capital and the Ring of Mobius in the three southern counties, and some of them were unexpected. I had already expected it - so, no matter how many enemies there were. For me, it's all the same...... Kill! ”

It should have been words of relief, but when the corners of Dean's mouth turned up, it exuded a strong killing intent.

"Be careful, after all, neither Fandi nor I can help you ......"

The Grand Duke swordsman commanded.

"Of course, how dare they show up if you don't leave—but then I can at least be sure of their approximate strength...... And that's enough! ”

Dean smiled, and the intense killing intent vanished in an instant, turning into a gentle one.

Ling, who had been looking at Dean's Grand Duke Swordsman, couldn't help but be stunned.

Murderous, modest and gentle.

The contrast between the two extremely strong transformations made it difficult for the Grand Duke Sword Master to adapt.

But, overall, she doesn't hate it.

Then, subconsciously, the Grand Duke swordsman persuaded Dean to talk about the relationship between Dean and the countess.

"You and Fandi don't have anything, just some unnecessary disputes......

The Grand Duke Swordsman opened his mouth and said.

"I have never had any inappropriate thoughts against Count Katyu, and I would have liked to have one more friend like this, but...... Don't you think, instructor, that you should persuade Count Katyu rather than persuade me? I think she's so much more stubborn than me! ”

After changing the subject, Dean smiled more and more naturally.

"Fandi is more stubborn than you? Do you think your words can stand? Stubborn as a donkey, Lord Zelgan - as a man, be generous, especially when dealing with ladies! ”

The Grand Duke Swordsman rolled his eyes and quipped.

"Ma'am? It depends on who it is! If it's you, I don't mind, but Count Katyu - the famous Flame Orchid...... I'm still thankful for not being sensitive! Be able to say, 'If you want to marry me, I'll win!'" 'Lady, I think she only has a lady's appearance, as for the inside......"

Dean shrugged his shoulders as he spoke, indicating that he would not comment on it.

And that couldn't be clearer.

The Grand Duke Swordsman frowned and thought for a moment, and finally, shook his head with a wry smile.

Because, she found that there was no way to refute it.

Then, Dean staggered the topic with a smile and pulled the content on a trivial matter.

Dean was clear about the kindness of the Grand Duke Swordsman.

He understood that the other party was to allow him to integrate well into the command of the Jade Grand Duke, after all, with the support of the Countess Katyu, such an integration was logical.

However, Dean didn't think it was a good idea.

First of all, he did not think that the Countess of Katyu would accept his 'apology' lightly.

Secondly, even if he accepts his 'apology', he will be branded as a Katyu faction, which is definitely not what Dean wants.

Under the command of the Jade Grand Duke, although there is less fighting, the differences between the families still exist.

Although more concordant. But at the end of the day. Something still won't change.

The three families of Katyu, Meri and Deta. None of Dean's choices.

Or rather, Dean didn't want to fit into the three families himself.

He is willing to obey the orders of the Jade Grand Duke, for the sake of saving his life.

But that doesn't mean that anyone else can do the same.

Therefore, Dean has to be independent of the three major families under the command of the Emerald Grand Duke.

This seems to be a difficult thing, but in fact it is not difficult for Dean at this moment, after all, he already has quite a high-profile personal strength.

As for the strength of the family?

Seymour, the united family. Dean had some ideas.

After an all-night trip last night looking through the diary left by that 'ancestor', Dean still had something to gain.

At least, he understood the composition of the Seymour United Family.

And the navigation, he also has a certain clue.

Of course, it was obviously difficult to bring together the Seymour family in this way, and Dean only had a preliminary and immature idea at the moment.

It will take some time to prepare.

However, these were all thoughts in Dean's heart, and of course he couldn't talk to the Grand Duke's swordsman.

So in ten minutes of small talk. When the old butler signaled that breakfast was ready, the conversation was over once and for all.

Breakfast continues the sumptuous nature of yesterday's dinner.

Too much meat is replaced by vegetables and mushrooms. And, of course, some omelettes.

It is not a normal poultry egg, similar to the eggs of birds of prey.

"This is last night, Jerry found it, he is not only good at archery, but also, quite a good hunter!"

The old butler still explained.

And this made the countess feel even more unpleasant.

Therefore, the whole breakfast was eaten with relish, but the countess was a little distracted.

And this state of affairs lasted until the two sides separated.

"Are you sure you're doing that?"

Glancing at the Grand Duke's swordsmanship beside him, the countess asked Dean.

"These guys have very little guts, if the 'White Rose' and 'Flame Orchid' are here, they will definitely choose to retreat wisely, and then, look for opportunities that are even more difficult for me to guard against...... Far better, solve it now! ”

Dean replied with a smile.

The countess looked Dean up and down again.

It was like meeting Dean for the first time.

"You proved your courage, even if it doesn't change my original opinion of you - come to me and take your things if you're still alive!"

With that, the countess turned and led the horse away.

The surrounding guards immediately followed.

The Grand Duke Swordsman nodded at Dean and led his horse away.

Suddenly, in the entire Emerald Mountain Range, there were only their own people left in Dean and his party.

"Sidru, you take Tom and Jerry to prepare, Chad you leave the necessary men, and the rest of the people start to rest - we have a big battle in the evening!"

Dean said, turning and walking towards the master bedroom of the manor.

As for the incoming enemy?

The other party will definitely watch the countess and the Grand Duke's swordsman and his party enter Kaqiu County, settle down in the true sense, and confirm that this is not a ploy, and then take action.

And according to the distance from here to Katyu, even if the message is delivered as quickly as possible, it will take after dark.

So, Dean still has one more day to prepare.

And that's enough for Dean.

After all, the manor he was in, although remote and not large, was indeed one of the annexes of the Zelgaon family.

There's quite a bit of magic protection here.

Even because of their age and lack of maintenance, most of them are unusable.

However, the small part that was left was enough for Dean to use.

At the very least, it's more than enough to deal with some offcuts.

And those real enemies, naturally, were shot by him personally!

Even if it can be solved by defensive magic, Dean needs to do it himself - after all, XP can only be obtained by him, not by the magic circle left by others.

PS first update ~ (to be continued......)