Under the dark night sky, the bonfire crackled. The three of them sat around the bonfire in a weird silence.
After a long time, Aurelia gave a wry smile, "Well, many of my questions have finally been answered … No wonder you didn't tell me. It's really hard to believe."
Olina nodded silently, "If you told me before, I wouldn't believe it either."
If she had not been stimulated by the death of Victor and the fact that Girard was controlled, Olina would have definitely taken Tang En's words as a joke.
Visitors from another world?
What a whimsical joke.
"Well," Tang En clapped his hands, "Your questions have been answered. Can you go back to sleep? At least now you can believe that I have the power to protect you, right? "
"No, I'm not sleepy. I still have a lot of questions to ask you!"
Aurelia became spirited at this moment, or she found a way to distract herself from her sadness. She asked with great interest, "What's your world like? By the way, is it the same as the ones in the comic books sold in the market? At that time, I felt that those comic books and novels were very real, not like a fictional world at all. The content in them was too complete and self-consistent. And, and, in your original world … "
Looking at the spirited Aurelia, Tang En originally wanted Olina to persuade her, but he did not expect that even Olina seemed to use this to distract herself. Her bright eyes were full of expectation and curiosity as she looked at him.
Well, Tang En surrendered.
He had dug a hole for himself, and he had to fill it with tears …
It was late at night. Aurelia and Olina were both asleep. Tang En, who was drinking by himself, gave a wry smile helplessly.
"You're so relaxed. You left me a mess … They'll definitely hate me in the future. I guess you'll have a hard time too."
"What? A good chance to break the situation? It's easy for you to say. I really don't want to get involved in this mess … "
"Hey, I suddenly found that Her Royal Highness is as young and beautiful as Her Royal Highness. Do you want me to take care of her for you? Ha? You want to fall out with me? Be careful, I'll find an excuse to have sex with you after drinking … "
"Are you scared now? Then why don't you want me to tell them … Fine, fine, fine. If you want to deceive the enemy, you have to deceive your own people first. I know this principle better than you. You are really heartless … "
"Drink? Save it, can you even drink it? Don't worry, I will protect the two of them. As for Girard … it's up to fate. "
The bonfire crackled, and the Soul Diamond flashed with a faint light as it floated in front of Tang En. No one knew who he was talking to.
The next day, looking at the Empress and Princess sleeping soundly in the carriage, Tang En, who was driving the dragon carriage, could not help but shake his head.
She clearly said that she was in a hurry, but she still talked until the middle of the night. She must be tired now, right?
Fortunately, the dragon carriage was fast and steady, and this section of the official road was also very flat, so it would not affect their rest.
After traveling peacefully for a day, a mountain appeared on the right side of the third road, which was to say, on the east side.
"This is the Winchester Fortress of the Kadir Family. Next to it is the Winchester Mithril Mine."
Aurelia stared at the Mithril Mine and said, "This place is adjacent to Taris, and the Mithril Mine in Mount Gondal extends from there. The annual output of this mine is also very impressive. Unfortunately, it was controlled by the Kadir Family long ago."
Letting the dragon carriage run, Tang En rubbed his chin and suddenly smiled evilly. "How about I go and cause some trouble for them?"
Olina shook her head and said in a low voice, "I don't think so. If something happens to the Winchester Mine, the nearby sentries will definitely be under martial law. When we pass by at night, it will affect our speed."
"Alright."
Tang En regretfully gave up on that tempting idea. However, if he thought about it from another perspective, it would be more troublesome when he took over the Kadir Family if he destroyed this place now.
Tang En shrugged and thought that he would let them go for his own convenience.
That night, the dragon carriage successfully passed through the defensive border of the mine and officially entered the territory of Taris.
Previously, Tang En had deduced that the approximate size of the Prandal Planet was larger than the Earth. Therefore, although they were a few hundred kilometers north, the climate of Taris and Alinx were basically the same. Gray and white stones could be seen everywhere on the yellow earth. The ridge in the distance was covered with evergreen coniferous forests, bringing some greenery to the land that had just returned to spring.
After entering the territory of Taris, the density of villages and towns had obviously increased. They had passed through four villages in just one morning. This was almost unimaginable in Ellington. After leaving the settlement, the Ladya Hills would often be deserted for a few days.
Perhaps it was because of the coronation of the new king and the fact that Lord Nitro had not yet pledged his allegiance, the residents of Taris were obviously a little uneasy. Everyone in the villages and towns looked anxious. Even the guards on guard duty were absent-minded.
Perhaps, they were also waiting for Lord Nitro's final decision.
If Lord Nitro really had that intention, none of them would be spared. They would all go to the battlefield and kill each other.
Was there anything sadder than fighting with one's own kind?
However, even if they were unwilling, there was nothing they could do. Because they were soldiers, the property of the lord, and the sword of the lord.
After leaving another village, Aurelia's face was gloomy. "They are all worried about war."
"Girard … No, the person who controls him needs this effect."
Tang En, who was driving the dragon carriage, paused for a moment and said, "When people's suspicions, doubts, and uneasiness accumulate to a certain extent, war will break out … If he is more ruthless, he can even start a war without these."
"Girard, if it's my son, he won't do this …"
"No, you're wrong."
Tang En shook his head. "Girard's strength is not weak. It's difficult to completely control his mind with strength close to the legendary level."
"But that person …"
"The easiest way to control a person is to follow his desires."
She had not watched so many movies and TV shows on Earth for nothing. Tang En said, "Everyone has dark desires in their hearts. As long as this darkness is magnified and the light side is covered, he will make the choice that is most beneficial to himself without being pushed by others. And for Girard, being crowned king is obviously one of his pursuits. That's why he killed Victor under control."
"And for an emperor, especially an emperor of a kingdom that was once glorious but now in decline, what would he most want to do?"
Aurelia blurted out, "To restore the glory of the empire."
"That's right."
Tang En turned his head and smiled. He continued, "And there is only one way to restore the glory of an empire, and that is war. Whether it is expanding the territory or recovering the land that was once divided, war is needed. So Girard needs war. "
"The person who controlled him also needs war. That's why he found Girard."
Aurelia and Olina were silent because Tang En was right. Being crowned king, proving himself with war, and restoring the glory of the empire was Girard's dream since he was a child.
Now, he was only one step away from his childhood dream: starting a war.
And this was also what Tang En was worried about.
Although the technology on Earth had always advanced by leaps and bounds with the war, in Prandal, a peaceful environment was more suitable for him to catalyze the development of magic modification technology.
Moreover, the more casualties there were, the more disadvantageous it would be for him to complete his task.
The journey was silent. Along the way, regardless of whether it was bandits or magical beasts that blocked the way, Twain killed them all without saying a word. He did not stop even for a single step.
He did not have the time to waste here.
After two days of continuous running, they finally arrived at Taris.
Taris was a very magnificent and huge city. It was built on the mountainside of Mount Gondal. The city was firmly protected behind the city walls, which were hundreds of meters high. The height of the city was almost a thousand meters. The pointed castle was like a sharp sword, echoing the peak of Mount Gondal and piercing the sky.
This great city was born under the great power of sorcerers. It had been standing here long before the birth of the Irus Empire. At that time, sorcerers had not yet unified. With the power of thousands of stonemasons, carpenters, and other craftsmen, this city was born and became the symbol of Mount Gondal.
Mount Gondal was also one of the largest complex mineral veins in Taris. Behind Taris, there were mines that operated day and night. Tens of thousands of miners were busy mining various ores, as well as the expensive associated mineral – Mithril.
The main reason for the scarcity of Mithril was that it was an associated mineral. Pure Mithril was very rare and difficult to extract. The amount of Mithril in associated minerals was also very small, so it was expensive.
In the world of Prandal, which was dominated by magic energy, Mithril had a wide range of uses. Its excellent magic affinity made it one of the best materials for enchantment. Adding a small amount of Mithril to a weapon would improve the performance of the weapon by leaps and bounds. The success rate of enchantment and the effect of enchantment would be greatly improved.
In addition, mithril had an excellent conductivity of mana. When a Heaven's Revelation used mana, mithril could conduct mana without any loss. Moreover, it wasn't as expensive as arcanite. With all these outstanding properties gathered together, mithril became one of the best choices for Heaven's Revelation.
Many adventurers were willing to go bankrupt in exchange for a Mithril weapon made by dwarves.
Perhaps due to the influence of Alinx, the climate in Taris was now very tense. A large number of outsiders flocked to Taris. Most of them were residents of Taris who came to seek refuge in fear of war.
The guards of the city were all tense. They checked everyone who entered the city one by one. Anyone of unknown origin would be taken away on the spot.
"Is it necessary to make such a big fuss?"
Aurelia frowned in the dragon carriage. "Grandpa Nitro hasn't declared his position yet, which means he hasn't become an enemy yet. If he shows hostility to the visitors at this time, won't he be misunderstood by Girard?"
Tang En nodded slightly. "It's good news for us."
The long line slowly moved forward. After more than two hours, Tang En and the others arrived at the city gate.
"Who are you people? Where are you from? What business do you have in Taris? "
The guards at the side had long noticed the dragon carriage. To be able to get a land dragon in Ilrus, the person inside the carriage was obviously not an ordinary person. However, the carriage looked very simple, and there was no clan emblem on it. The contradictory situation made the guards unable to determine the identity of the person inside.
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