According to Roddy's memory, the kingdom would experience an extremely long winter in two years' time. Many people died that year, and some roads were completely closed until two years later. Some mountains were so heavily covered in snow that the terrain changed completely. To the players, it was just a "new dungeon" or a "patch", but to the natives, it was a cruel test of nature.
The first signs of the winter in 589 were already there in 588. After a long time of preparation, the second snow of the year finally fell from the gloomy sky, and it seemed to be getting heavier.
When evening came, the scenery outside the window was still clear because of the snow. Looking at the white snow, Suren felt that everything in front of him was a little unreal.
From the moment he decided to look for Roddy to the moment he sat in his room facing the stove, everything had changed in just a few hours. The scene of the shop being smashed by the Wolverine Mercenary Group was still vivid in his mind, and then a series of dreamlike twists and turns.
But the thing that shocked him the most was the conversation between Roddy and the servant.
Suren could not figure out what kind of relationship he had with Duke.
The Dukes Of Angmar were the most powerful nobles in the whole of Eiffta. To an unknown mercenary or cobbler, they were unreachable figures. But Roddy, who had no noble status at all, could actually get Duke to send his butler to fetch him. Obviously, Roddy was not bragging when he said that he "saved Duke's life".
But why did he not want to be promoted? Why did he have to fight with those nobles in this broken town?
There were many questions. Suren thought for a long time, but he was too lazy to think about it. The only thing he could think about was the strange method Roddy used to make leather goods. Before, he thought that Roddy was completely wasting materials, but now that he thought about it, the unfinished wrist guard seemed to have some details that were as precise as his. It was just that he had never used that method before, so he thought that Roddy was messing around.
Could he really make an excellent product? But messing up the magic nodes was equivalent to destroying the leather!
Suren shook his head and denied this possibility.
He had never told anyone about his fortuitous encounter. The glowing stone tablet gave him a special ability. But from another perspective, Suren did not realize how great his ability was. He only knew that the leather he had 'tanned' was far more effective than ordinary leather tools when it came to making things. But no matter how good it was, it was still far from being a "magic equipment".
He had not seen real magic equipment for many years. Roddy looked like he was only in his twenties. Even if he started practicing at the age of ten, it would be difficult for him to make something new.
Su Lun shook his head. In the end, he felt that it was necessary to tell Rody what he thought about the equipment. Otherwise, it would be a waste of so many good pelts. He was an honest man, so he immediately went out of his room to look for Rody. He found that the door to Rody's study was locked. After asking the maid, he turned around and walked downstairs. As he walked across the slightly cold marble floor, Su Lun looked out of the window and saw a large group of black shadows approaching on the snow-covered ground.
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"Here's the letter from the duke of Angmar. There are also some letters to prove the ownership of the territory. I've also brought this codex with me to prove it. The duke has even arranged for a special escort team to escort the letter. However, since I've been ordered to hurry here, they'll probably arrive a little later. “
John, the butler, stated the purpose of his trip. It was almost evening, and the room was dimly lit with candles. Roddy nodded in the flickering candlelight and replied, "I'll pack up and set off with the team tomorrow morning. “
"We need to postpone the matter in Erza Village for a while. Gigg Town does not have enough soldiers at the moment. If possible, ask for more people. “
Sodeloy picked up his teacup and took a few sips. "This winter is going to be very cold. We won't be able to recruit a standing army until next spring, so we can't be careless in this regard." “
"A standing army? Baron Sodeloy, there's no sign of a war in the Ivorta territory, right? “
John wasn't as smart as the original Alpha. He could only be described as an honest man with limited knowledge. He had no problem with serving people, but he knew nothing about analysis and strategy.
"Actually, this is an agreement between me and the duke. Back then, when Young Mistress Sally asked for reinforcements from the fortress, there was no response from the soldiers at all. This proves that the entire territory is lacking in emergency forces. Now, we're establishing a standing army to prevent a similar situation from happening again. “
Rody came up with a bunch of extravagant excuses. Although part of it was true, the army that he was going to build was not for an 'emergency' but for the real purpose of war.
"Lord Baron, dinner is ready." “
The maid came over to remind them, and the three of them were about to continue their discussion at the dining table. But when they walked to the front hall, the scout on duty came with a piece of surprising news.
"There are 70 people encircling the manor. Their intentions are unclear!" “
Although their intentions were unclear, everyone knew what it meant to besiege the manor in the middle of the night.
"Baron Sodeloy, the Wolverine Mercenary Group needs an explanation from you!" “
The shouts from outside the manor quickly reached here. Through the gate, one could vaguely see a few dark figures under the torches still surrounding the entrance.
John's face instantly turned ugly. "What are they trying to do? Are they the remnants of the undead? " “
"Maybe." “
Roddy grinned, but his smile was a little cold. He knew what he needed to do when facing these idiots again and again. He waved his hand and said, "Open the gate." “
The scout immediately executed his order mechanically. Although it was just a simple sentence, the scout who came to open the gate did not show any fear in the face of the heavily armed mercenaries. It was as if he did not see them at all. This kind of obedience did not bring much deterrence to the mercenaries, but it made Lesley, who was standing in the middle of the team, feel a chill in his heart.
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