Bennett Castle. Today was the last day of the year. Tomorrow was the new year.
During dinner, the Knight of Bennett took out a letter and a long package and gave it to Zach. "This is Abel's new year gift for you. He's still very nice to you. Your mother and I don't have any gifts."
Nala probably felt that the sentence was a little sour, so she rolled her eyes and said, "The child has only been gone for less than a month. It's not easy for him to remember to write us a letter. Do you need a gift?"
Zach took the letter and the package. First, he opened the package, and a big sword was revealed.
"This is the master's sword of a hundred skills." Pulling out the greatsword from the scabbard, Zach recognized the sword at a glance. The greatsword of a hundred skills had always been priceless in the market. Although the price of 1000 gold coins made everyone speechless, but there were still countless rich people who rushed to buy it with their money bags.
A big sword was the standard weapon of a Knight. When two knights were fighting, a Knight with a sword of a hundred skills could easily break the opponent's big sword and make the opponent lose their weapon. Everyone could imagine what would happen to a Knight if they lost their weapon in battle.
The Knight of Bennett, who just heard from his wife Nala that he didn't need a gift, saw the sword of a hundred skills in Zach's hand. He was still using a sword of 80 skills. He couldn't help but say loudly, "I really need a gift."
"Let me see." The Knight of Bennett waved the sword of a hundred skills around in the dining hall and said, "What's wrong with this kid? He just arrived at Harry's castle, and he's already giving away the castle's things. I'll write him a letter later and have a good talk with him." The Knight of Bennett waved the sword around in the dining hall and said, "What's wrong with this kid? He just arrived at Harry's castle, and he's already giving it away.
"No, it's not like that." Zach opened the letter and said, "Abel said in the letter that this is the first weapon he made, and he gave it to me as a new year gift."
The Knight of Bennett's big sword stopped in mid-air. He stared at the letter in Zach's hand and said, "The letter said that this big sword was made by Abel himself?"
"Yes, father. Abel's letter was very clear," Zach replied affirmatively.
"How is that possible? Marshall studied blacksmithing for a year, and after a year, he made a table knife that could only be used to cut beef on the dining table. Abel has only been there for a month, and he can forge a sword of a hundred skills?" The Knight of Bennett felt that he had made a mistake in giving Abel to his friend as an adopted son. Perhaps he would regret it in a few years. No, it would be more accurate to say that he had already begun to regret it after seeing this sword of a hundred skills.
The new year in the Bennett Castle was spent in a strange atmosphere. Zach was surprised, the Knight of Bennett was regretful, and Nora was missing him. However, Abel didn't know any of this.
In the Harry Castle, the Knight of Marshall took Abel to Harvest City in a carriage to attend the new year party hosted by Viscount Dickens. The party started in the evening, but the Knight of Marshall and Abel left very early in the morning.
The road from the Knight of Marshall's castle to Harvest City was very well built. The whole road was made of small pieces of flat rocks. The middle of the road was high, and the two sides were low. The carriage only felt a slight bump when running on it. It only took them a little more than an hour to travel 100 miles.
From afar, Harvest City looked like a crouching tiger. Only when you got closer could you feel its majesty and grandeur. This was the largest city in the southern part of the Duchy of Carmel. The city walls were 20 meters high, and there were dozens of cannons installed on the walls. It showed how strict this city was.
"Uncle Marshall, why is the defense in Harvest City so tight?" Abel asked curiously as he looked at the 20 meters high wall and the large number of defense weapons on it.
This was the southernmost part of the Holy Continent. It was the hinterland of the human world. It was separated from the Orc Empire by a duchy. It was known as the safest duchy. Why would they build a city like this?
"Abel, every piece of land in the Duchy of Carmel is guarded by at least one official Knight. In this Harvest City, the respected Viscount Dickens is a Knight Captain." The Knight of Marshall's eyes were a little blurred. It seemed like he was reminiscing about the past. He sighed and said, "It's all because of the Orc Empire."
"But the Orc Empire is in the far north. It's guarded by the human alliance's Miracle City." Abel knew this. Miracle City was guarding against the orcs in the north, so the human world could live a safe life.
In this world, the orcs were the most warlike race. Their crazy breeding had led to a constant lack of food. In order to solve the food crisis, the orcs would start wars. On one hand, they could steal food through wars. On the other hand, they could reduce their population.
The orcs would target the humans who were closest to the Orc Empire. In order to survive, the humans gathered all their strength and built a military fortress in the Budapest Mountains between the human world and the Orc Empire. This city was called Miracle City.
All the humans knew that as long as Miracle City was there, they would not have to worry about the orcs' invasion.
"In the past 10 years, the Orc Empire has increased their attack methods. They use flying beasts to carry people over the Budapest Mountains to destroy the human's rear." The Knight of Marshall said in a doubtful tone, "I think it's more like a test than destruction."
As they were talking, the carriage arrived at the gate of Harvest City. In front of the 10 meters tall gate, there was a long line waiting to enter the city. At the front, there were soldiers checking one by one, collecting fees, and letting them in. The soldiers were not fast. If they lined up now, it would take at least an hour to enter the city.
However, the carriage did not stop. Under the envious gaze of the people in the line, the carriage directly entered the city from the other side.
This was the first time Abel felt the privilege of a noble. Before, no matter if it was in Bennett Castle or Harry Castle, he always felt that he was a child of a rich family.
Abel was slowly getting used to this world, but he was still not used to it. In his original world, if you cut in line, people would look at you with disdain. But here, Abel did not even get off the carriage. He directly entered the city.
The carriage arrived at a courtyard. This was the temporary residence of the Knight of Marshall in Harvest City. As soon as they arrived at the courtyard, Steward Robin came out to greet them.
"Robin, Abel will be staying here for the next 2 days. Clean up that independent courtyard. It will be Abel's in the future." The Knight of Marshall said to the steward as soon as he got off the carriage.
"Yes, master."
Steward Robin had heard that the Knight of Marshall had an adopted son, and he was directly the heir of the castle. Now that he heard the Knight of Marshall's order, he could see how much the Knight valued young master Abel. That independent courtyard was the best residence other than the master's, so the Knight of Abel made it his personal residence.
"Abel, do you want to come with me to visit my friends, or do you want to go sightseeing in Harvest City?"
Seeing Abel's hesitant expression, the Knight of Marshall couldn't help but smile: "Of course, you don't have to ask. I'll arrange for Robin to accompany you around Harvest City."
The Knight of Marshall seemed to value his adopted son Abel very much. He didn't force Abel, but when he saw the look on Abel's face, he knew Abel's choice. The Knight respected Abel's decision.
After rejecting Steward Robin's request to accompany him, Abel rode on his horse alone, looking at the shops on both sides of the street. The streets of Harvest City were very wide. Probably because it was the new year, there were a lot of pedestrians on the street.
As he was walking, he heard a familiar noise in front of him. He spurred his horse towards the source of the noise and saw Zach arguing with three young men in leather armor. Beside them stood a young blonde girl. She was about seventeen or eighteen years old. She was quick-witted and witty. When she smiled, there was a hint of slyness in her eyes. She was watching Zach and the three young men with great interest.
"Big brother!" Abel's voice was a little excited. He was very surprised to see his family here. He jumped off his horse and pulled the reins towards Zach.
"Abel!" Zach saw Abel and gave him a tight hug.
After letting go of Abel, Zach turned to the three young men and introduced them: "This is my little brother Abel."
Then he said to Abel: "This is Martin, Joshua, and Bob."
The young girl bowed to Abel and introduced herself with a smile: "Hello, my name is Emily." After Emily said that, she looked at Abel curiously.
Abel returned the bow. He saw Zach's expression and secretly smiled. Big brother has reached the age of love, and he already has a girl he likes. Maybe he should write a letter to tell mother.
Martin didn't expect Abel to be so young. After a moment of daze, he asked with a little uncertainty: "You are Abel, the one who helped Zach forge the sword of a hundred skills?"
Abel smiled and nodded: "Yes."
"It's really you!" Martin immediately greeted him warmly and said, "Nice to meet you, nice to meet you! I didn't expect you to be so young. "
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