Gravel paid the bill with the money that Salem gave him and went to the market with Tonny.
"Sir, what are we going to do?" Tonny asked curiously.
"I just received a big deal, but I need blood and a sharp sword to complete it."
"I don't understand, my Sir."
"You know how to ride a horse, right?" Gravel asked Tonny, who was beside him.
"I don't."
The two of them went to a horse dealer, and Gravel bought a horse.
Then the two of them went to the blacksmith shop.
"What kind of weapon are you proficient in?" Gravel asked Tonny.
"I've never used a weapon."
"Then I'll buy you a short sword to defend yourself."
Just like that, after the two of them had prepared some equipment and rations, they went to a small village nearby. This village was under the jurisdiction of Port Prin, and the fields and orchards in the village were full of vitality. The wheat sacks and dried meat that could be seen everywhere were the best proof of the village's agricultural and pastoral production capacity.
Gravel rode into the village, and Tonny followed Gravel.
A few elderly men sat under the shade of a tree at the entrance of the village, smoking the tobacco that they had grown. The people here were very enthusiastic about the arrival of outsiders.
"This is really a paradise!" Gravel and Tonny chatted.
"Yes, I really wish I could make a home here. But now, I'm more willing to follow you. "
Gravel dismounted and tied the horse under a tree.
"Sir, I want to ask if there are any young people here who want to go out and make a living?" Gravel asked an older man.
"What? I'm old, and my ears can't hear. Speak louder. "
"Sir, do you have any young people here who want to find a job?" Gravel raised his voice.
"Young people, they've all been taken away by the recruiting officers." As he spoke, the old man blew out a smoke ring.
"It seems that we've come to the wrong place, Sir," Tonny said.
"Let's stay here for a few days and see if there are any other opportunities."
Gravel and Tonny came to a run-down hotel to stay for the time being.
After two days, Gravel had scouted out the entire village. Most of the young adults in this village had been conscripted by the imperial conscription officers, but there were still a dozen or so who hadn't been taken away. However, these people did not look forward to living a life of swords and sabers. They wanted to live an ordinary life.
On the night of the third day, Gravel decided to leave with Tonny the next morning and try somewhere else. The next day, Gravel and Tonny prepared to pack up and leave the village.
"Where do we go next, my lord?" Tonny asked.
"Let's take it one step at a time."
"Sir, look." Tonny pointed at a place not far from the village, where a raging fire was burning.
"Let's go and see what's going on." Gravel rode towards the place where the fire had started, and Tonny followed behind him.
They saw a few bandits robbing the villagers. In order to intimidate the villagers, they had set fire to their granary.
"What are you two doing?" Seeing Gravel rushing over, the bandit leader shouted at Gravel.
"Getting rid of evil for the people!"
"Want to get rid of evil for the people? That depends on whether the sword in my hand agrees or not! "The bandit leader mocked.
Facing five armed bandits, Gravel told Tonny not to attack, and just follow behind to take care of the injured villagers.
With a sprint, Gravel rode his tall horse and rushed in front of the bandits.
With a swing of his sword, a bandit's head had already fallen to the ground.
The remaining four bandits were taken aback, but they weren't intimidated at all. On the contrary, because of anger, they also swung their swords at Gravel.
Facing four people at the same time, Gravel was a little panicked.
But this did not affect his fighting strength. Under the threat of Gravel's "cavalry", the four bandits had no room to resist.
"Divide and conquer." This was the only thought that flashed through Gravel's mind.
Gravel increased his speed and left the bandits far behind. Suddenly, Gravel pulled the reins of his horse and rushed in the direction of the bandits.
This trick was indeed effective. With his superb riding skills, Gravel cut down all the bandits. Gravel was merciful and did not hurt their vital parts.
The remaining bandits knelt and begged Gravel to let them go.
Gravel saw that one of the injured bandits was missing, and only three were left kneeling.
At this time, Tonny rode his horse and chased after the bandit leader who escaped to Gravel's side.
"Sir, I caught the one who escaped." Tonny happily said to Gravel.
"Well done."
Gravel dismounted from his horse and walked to the bandit leader whose hands were tied. Seeing Gravel walk over, the bandit leader remained silent.
What the bandit leader did not expect was that Gravel would personally untie him.
"You, this …" The bandit leader was speechless for a moment.
"I believe that you did not want to be a bandit from the moment you were born. Life must have forced you to do so, so I have decided to give you a chance to start over. The war has already made the people unable to make a living, so you should not add fuel to the fire. "
Just as Gravel untied the bandit leader, he noticed that there was a cross-shaped scar on the bandit leader's right arm.
"There is something I want to ask you." Gravel asked the bandit leader.
"What is it?"
"Did you catch a merchant from Kelandil recently?"
"I think so. He is locked up in our nest."
"Tell me in detail."
"Alright." The bandit leader told Gravel the exact location of their nest.
"Alright, you and your brothers can leave now. But don't let me find out that you are committing murder and arson again."
The bandit leader immediately agreed and left the village with his three injured men.
Gravel and Tonny also packed up and prepared to leave for Weida Village.
"Hero, please stay." A few villagers took out the remaining food, fruits, and other items to thank Gravel for saving their lives.
"Old man, your village was just attacked by bandits. You need these more than we do now. "Gravel said to the old village chief.
"Tonny, take out fifty silver dragon coins and give it to the village chief." Gravel said to Tonny.
"How can I do that? What is benefactor doing?" The old village chief hurriedly said.
"Village chief, don't worry about it. This is a small token of my appreciation. Take it and treat the injured villagers." Gravel said as he held the old man's hand.
"Benefactor, our village still has a dozen strong young men. They are willing to follow you." The old village chief expressed his gratitude.
"Alright, don't worry and let them follow me."
Gravel led the dozen strong young men to bid farewell to the villagers and headed towards the depths of the forest where the bandits were hiding.
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