The empire was flourishing, and although Allen and Edward had heard of many important figures, it was impossible for them to know all of them. The two of them couldn't figure out who the big boss behind the golden falcon was. However, when Mark came this time, he only bought their equipment and warhorses and didn't say anything further. Instead, it made the two of them feel that the backer behind him was a little unfathomable.
This day, the clouds were calm and the wind was clear.
The ancient castle at the foot of the lonely mountain in the north had been gone for a few days, and it was already very different from its gloomy and silent appearance from before. The black iron engraved door that was once covered in vines had been repainted and was now solemn and dignified. On the plaza where one entered from the gate, the ground that had been overrun by weeds had been completely repaired. The square tiles made the road smooth and comfortable to walk on. As for the dilapidated stone sculptures, they had completely replaced them. The plaza fountain that was originally covered with leaves had been filled with clear water again, and the carp stone sculpture in the center of the pool was constantly splashing water in all directions.
Inside the previously dim castle, the servants had wiped the long and narrow windows again, and the dark red carpet that had been bitten through by rats had been replaced with a blazing color. The old candlesticks stained with spider silk had been replaced with golden wall lamps. Even the hundred-year-old lampstand in the castle's lobby had been completely new.
Now, the castle could be said to be brightly lit. With servants walking around, it was full of people, no longer looking like a ghost town.
Not to mention the castle, even the world outside the castle was glowing with vitality.
A few wooden houses had already taken shape on the land outside the castle. Craftsmen were plowing the soil to build roads, and gardeners were preparing to plant newly purchased saplings beside the road. In the distance stood a dignified stone statue of a Knight, and a small square was being built there. Further away, the abandoned fields were being refurbished. The farmers who had just arrived were busy sowing the first batch of seeds for their crops while the flowers were blooming in spring.
It could be imagined that before long, a small town would appear outside the castle. The old butler stood on one of the balconies of the castle, smelling the fragrance of flowers and plants that had just been placed on the balcony. He was extremely excited as he looked at the busy world outside the castle.
Footsteps sounded behind him.
A dignified and somewhat gentle voice sounded, "Charlie, you should rest in the house. Your body needs a few more days to recuperate."
The old butler turned around and looked at the dignified man walking towards him. It was as if time had turned back, and he saw the man in front of him as a child. At that time, he had a head of soft black hair, and two clear eyes that seemed to be able to reflect the entire world. The old butler laughed. "Young Master, if only Master and Madam could see us like this."
"They will see it." The man looked up at the sky and murmured, "They will see it."
Then, he waved his hand, and two maids stepped forward to help the old butler down. After the old man left, the middle-aged butler strode over and handed the man a letter. The man opened it, and after reading the letter, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. Then, he sighed and said, "The Boleyn Family really has some luck. With the Empress Scorpion and Scorpion Nest holding up two of the past Ten Saints, they still can't kill that girl. What a pity, it was such a good opportunity. "
The middle-aged butler asked, "Should we make further arrangements? There's still a long way to go from Satin City to the Boleyn Clan's Cyan Flower Ridge."
'"There's no need. The Boleyn Clan has long been alarmed by Becatello's appearance. It's a long way, but Stam and Saran aren't easy to deal with. I think the Boleyn Clan has already sent someone to pick them up on the way. Unless I go myself, there's nothing I can do about it. "The man rubbed his hands together, and the paper ignited without fire, turning into ashes that flew down the balcony. The man stared into the distance and said, "But I can't go. If I go, there will be an all-out war. Now … is not the time. "
Southern Territory, Wilderness Highlands.
Spring always came earlier in the south, especially in areas like the Wilderness Highlands, which were close to Purple Roland Harbor. Not only did the temperature rise quickly, but the warm currents of the ocean also blew into the highlands early, causing the humidity in the jungle to rise, forming a special climate of sultry heat. Spring was the time when all things awoke, but not everything was welcome. The Long-legged Mosquito of the Savage Highlands was definitely a type of loathsome creature.
After a long winter, the weather warmed up, and mosquitoes benefited from the humid climate of the highlands to reproduce quickly and in large numbers. It was fine during the day, but in the evening, they would appear in groups in the jungle, causing the creatures on the highlands to suffer unspeakably. Apart from a few creatures and some tyrannical individuals whose auras made mosquitoes afraid to approach, there were almost no creatures in the Wilderness Highlands that they didn't dare to provoke.
Recently, there were some new creatures in the jungle of the highlands.
Humans.
This is a creature that mosquitoes like. Their blood is sweet and delicious, far sweeter than other creatures. However, humans know how to use tools. For example, jungle tents that are so thick that even light can't penetrate them are fortresses that are difficult for mosquitoes to break through. Even if one or two lucky mosquitoes got into the tent, they would be killed by a strangely fragrant gas that was harmless to humans.
Fortunately, humans don't stay in tents all day. During the day, they work by a large lake that has already been bottomed out. Although mosquitoes don't like to appear in the sun, there are too many places for them to hide at the bottom of the lake. They often hide in groups in the dark. As long as humans appeared, they would cover them like dark clouds. Humans had suffered greatly the first few times, but they quickly learned to be smart.
When they were working, they wore one-piece clothes similar to tents, making it impossible for mosquitoes to do anything. They sprayed mosquito repellent on the work area, causing mosquitoes to die in large numbers. Just like that, after ten days, there were very few mosquitoes around the lake.
One day, as soon as Ku Lu woke up, he heard his assistant shouting from outside, "My lord. Lord Ku Lu, the entrance to the ruins has been cleaned up. "Hearing this news, the soreness in Ku Lu's body disappeared. He quickly put on the gold-rimmed black robe that represented the Ancient Ruins Commission, pinned a gray-white coat of arms engraved with a book and a shovel to his chest, and finally grabbed a wooden stick cut from a highland tree trunk. He hurriedly got out.
His assistant, Yumi, was a young and clever fellow who had been an apprentice to Ku Lu for seven or eight years. His soft flaxen hair refracted circles of light in the faint golden morning sunlight, just like the unstoppable excitement in Yumi's eyes. He supported Ku Lu, who was almost sixty years old, and gestured, "Today, the mud at the bottom of the lake was almost cleaned up. We found a few things that looked like drains. It turns out that it does lead to the interior of the ruins. In another half a day, we should be able to organize an advance team to conduct a preliminary investigation into the ruins. "
"This is really good news, my dear Yumi." Ku Lu also excitedly patted the young man on the shoulder. "You know what? This is the second ancient ruin discovered in our country, apart from the Blood King's Cemetery. However, with the precedent of the Blood King's Cemetery, we have to be more cautious. However, according to the environment and the material of the mountain, I'm sure this ruin isn't as large as the Blood King's Cemetery. But whatever, we have to keep this second ancient ruin in our hands and not let that bastard Pierre have a chance to interfere. "
The investigation committee was not necessarily harmonious. Many scholars and researchers formed their own factions, and the competition in the dark was also very fierce. A team like Kuru's was originally one of the weaker members of the committee. This time, it was all thanks to the fact that this place was located at the edge of the border that the other investigation teams were unwilling to come to the Wilderness Highlands with the big cake of the Blood King's Cemetery. Moreover, there was a general skepticism in the investigation as to whether there was another ancient ruin in the Wilderness Highlands.
Who would have thought that Ku Lu would really hit the jackpot this time? He would actually find a second ancient ruin in the Wilderness Highlands. As a result, the task of excavating and investigating the ruins fell to him. Not only did the empire provide sufficient funds for this, it also directly transferred a Bucks Army corps, with Bloodmane General Keller in charge. However, for some reason, the entrance to the ruins was opened at the bottom of the lake, and there was a large amount of mud piled up.
After a long winter, the mud was no different from iron, making it very troublesome to dig. If it weren't for the fact that the weather was warming up and the mud was gradually softening, he didn't know how long it would take to clean it up.
Ku Lu excitedly came to the shore of the lake with his young assistant. There were several working platforms on the shore, and simple lifting equipment was set up. On the west bank of the lake, the mud that had been cleared from the bottom of the lake had already piled up into a small mountain. Even so, most of the workers in the lake still had their legs stuck in the mud. Ku Lu stood on one of the wooden platforms. From afar, he could see a few large holes in the wall on the other side of the mountain. It looked like the exit of some kind of drainage channel. Right now, there was a lot of rubble there, which was more troublesome than cleaning up the mud.
In order to complete the operation as soon as possible, the captain of the hundred-man squad even personally went into battle and used his Origin Energy to blow down the stones so that he could clean up the entrances to the ruins.
At this moment, the attention of the people on the shore at the bottom of the lake was focused on the entrances, so no one noticed it immediately when some bubbles appeared unnaturally in the mud at the bottom of the lake. After a while, a worker wearing a mosquito proof suit suddenly screamed, "Something bit me, something bit me."
Ku Lu was stunned, and then he cried out one after another. Yumi, who was beside him, had snow-white eyes and saw two snakes emerging from the mud near the platform. The triangular head was raised high and bit down on the legs of a nearby worker.
Another blood-curdling scream rang out.
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