"Name? Where are you from? "
"Nolan, this is my older brother, Bunos. We're from Icebound Town."
Negan replied casually in response to the checkpoint inspector's question.
Even though the two of them had heard that it was best to tell the truth to the inspector of Graycastle before they reached the Sedimentation Bay, or else they might run into trouble once they reached the south, they had no intention of going to Graycastle from the start.
Once they passed through Cage Mountain, they would be in the territory of the Kingdom of Dawn. There were many villages and towns there that they could hide in. With their strength, the two of them did not have to worry about their future.
Thus, compared to nobles, they would be less conspicuous if they disguised themselves as commoners.
They had even discussed beforehand that they could work as guards or patrols for the lord. They would have a dignified identity during the day and freedom at night. As long as they guarded the deserted roads, they would not have to worry about not being able to find a lone fugitive.
It was the same as what they did in Everwinter.
"Oh? That place is quite far from the Sedimentation Bay, "the inspector said as he recorded." Did the news of the demons' defeat spread so quickly? Among the fugitives, there aren't many northerners like you. "
Negan was slightly surprised. From the other party's appearance and attire, he was clearly a normal person, and most of the normal people he had seen were only familiar with the place they lived in, the word 'experienced and knowledgeable' had nothing to do with them. But not only did this person from Graycastle know of Icebound Town, he even knew the distance to this unknown town!
"Is that so? I heard it from a merchant friend. Not long from now, there will probably be more people coming from Everwinter, right? "
As he answered, he secretly rejoiced that the town they chose was not far from the Kingdom of Wolfheart. If it was Snow Reflection Castle in the north of Everwinter, it would probably arouse suspicion.
"I hope so." The inspector looked at Taros. "By the way, can you lift up your brother's scarf?"
"He was scratched by a wild beast before, it's not convenient to show it to others …"
"I'm sorry, but this is the rule. If there are any obvious characteristics, I have to write it down in the report."
Negan frowned.
Damn it, he's just a watchdog.
My brother is an official Knight!
If they were in the wild, he would definitely pull out this guy's tongue!
"Well, it's no big deal," Talos said coldly. "I just took a look." He lifted his scarf, revealing half of his twisted face. The inspector couldn't help but take a step back, probably because it was too horrifying, and the surrounding people all gasped. Even so, the people of Graycastle persistently completed the record.
"Then … this is your nameplate," he handed the two metal plates to Negan, "It's the only proof to exchange for your new identity, remember not to lose it. Now go to the holding area and wait. "
This guy was scared.
Negan received the nameplate and sneered in his heart.
The eldest brother's expression seemed calm, but in fact, he already had the intention to kill. This kind of aura that was tempered through fighting with the sword was not something that a commoner could bear. In addition to his current ferocious appearance, his deterrence increased by several folds. It was already an outstanding performance that the other party did not fall to the ground on his butt.
Unfortunately, this was not the place to cause a ruckus. There were soldiers of Graycastle guarding the sentry post, and no matter how powerful they were, it would be difficult for them to evade the invisible crossbows.
"Let's go." Talos put down his scarf and nodded.
"Yes." Negan pushed through the crowd and took the lead to enter the port. But very quickly, his footsteps slowed down. "Brother, they're going to transport everyone away …"
Talos also noticed the arrangements of the people of Graycastle.
Their original plan of getting past the checkpoint and finding a chance to act on their own sounded good, but the other party did not give the refugees the chance to disperse. From the sentry post to the detention area, it was basically surrounded by brightly colored cloth strips. As long as the seemingly scattered refugees followed the cloth strips, they would definitely be led to the dock and board the large ships docked by the shore.
Although the cloth did not have any restrictive effects, the patrolling soldiers of Graycastle had them. They were loitering around the streets, and if the two of them crossed the cloth and left the crowd, those fellows would definitely not ignore them.
And the biggest difference from what they had imagined was undoubtedly the city itself.
The core area of the Sedimentation Bay was in ruins. Not to mention the residents, not even a single intact house could be found. This not only made it impossible for them to blend in with the locals, it also made it extremely difficult for them to hide their tracks.
This was completely different from the Everwinter Kingdom!
Even though they were both occupied by the demons, be it Snow Reflection Castle or the other cities, they were all basically intact. Who would have thought that in the south, it would be completely different.
"What should we do?" Negan could not help but reveal a trace of anxiety. Once they boarded the ship, they could only resign themselves to fate. If they headed straight for Graycastle, wouldn't they have nowhere to escape to?
Staying in the same place was obviously not a solution. To the refugees, they all hoped to leave the territory of the demons as soon as possible. If they took a single step forward, they would also be targeted by the patrolling soldiers.
"You were too impatient, that's why you weren't conferred a title by His Majesty." Talos exhaled. "Walk slowly, don't stop. The docks are so big, it's impossible for the people of Graycastle to be flawless. Just look at their numbers, there are at most a hundred of them. As long as we look carefully, we will definitely have a chance to escape. "
Hearing his brother say this, Negan gradually calmed down.
No matter how crazy his elder brother was when he killed, he was as calm as ice when he enjoyed victory. As long as they followed his instructions, there was no obstacle that they could not overcome.
After a quarter of an hour, Negan found an opportunity.
"Brother, look over there!" he exclaimed in a low voice.
"… Unbelievable." Talos observed for a while and nodded in agreement. "I have to say, the people of Graycastle are indeed extraordinary when it comes to unorthodox means. They can even transport carriages to such an extent."
At a corner of the docks, there were more than ten four-wheeled carriages. Their size was astonishing, and the goods they carried were not something an ordinary carriage could compare to. The food and other resources that the refugees needed were all provided by them. At least, there were many porters shuttling between the docks and the carriages, transporting bags of goods to the ships.
The number of people there was more chaotic, and it overlapped with the detention area, so it was not too difficult to approach the carriages.
However, even if they reached the carriages, it did not mean that they could escape from the area controlled by the people of Graycastle. Unless they could outrun the firearms, they would be caught by the patrolling soldiers sooner or later.
The only feasible method was to escape by hijacking the carriages.
Although these four-wheeled carriages were huge, they still needed people to drive them. Furthermore, unlike the carriages, the driver seemed to be wrapped around the front of the carriages. In other words, they had the opportunity to hijack the driver while ensuring that they were not discovered.
Negan and Talos looked at each other, instantly confirming the thoughts in each other's minds.
Using the huge carriages as cover, they found the carriages that were preparing to leave, and then pointed the dagger at the driver's throat. The rest would be easy.
The two of them immediately moved.
The entire process could be said to be daunting, but not dangerous.
Although there were many porters who noticed the two of them walking further and further away, they would at most point out the direction to board the ships. No one came forward to question them. They also acted as if they were attracted by the huge carriages, easily deceiving the busy crowd. After all, everyone had their own things to do, and no one was willing to cause trouble.
Once they entered the blind spot, Negan and Talos quickly bent down, sticking close to the carriages as they ran. Very quickly, they closed in on the carriages that had been loaded and unloaded.
They were just one step away from the success of their plan.
At this moment, a curious voice suddenly sounded from behind them.
"Who are you?"
Negan instantly felt his hair stand on end.
He abruptly turned his head, only to see that a cloaked woman had appeared behind him without him noticing.
The other party tilted her head, and the drooping hood covered most of her face.
He reached for his waist, but was secretly stopped by Talos. "My apologies … We are refugees from Icebound Town. We wanted to get closer to take a look at these amazing creations, but we did not expect to walk all the way here."
"I see, refugees huh …" The woman smiled, but had no intention of leaving. "But, why is there such a thick stench of blood on your bodies?"
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