A strange world

Chapter 605 Section 2. Steel Duo Collar

At the end of the month, the merchant ship across the strait arrived at the destination of the trip, the port of Tuos.

Merchant ships slowly sail into the bustling harbor surrounded by winding coastlines. The sea breeze swirled in the warm sea breeze, and the mountains in the distance were actually covered with greenery.

No wonder demons can't stay in the North. These demons who grew up soaking in magma prefer a warm environment.

The Obiris Strait protects the north as well as the south. In other words, it is protecting Wilhelm: it is insulating from the cold in the north and the hot flashes in the south.

The crew ran on deck to furl the sails, and passengers with luggage lined up to board the dock.

Annan and the others followed the team. The moist sea breeze came to welcome guests and people returning home from afar, but no one cared about it for the passengers who had been on the ship for a month.

"Are you an elf?"

As soon as they stepped into the port, a passenger carrying luggage to go to sea stared at Annan and asked curiously.

"no."

"I have never seen such a beautiful human being. Princess Susie is not as beautiful as you..." The passenger muttered and walked away.

Princess Suzy?

After leaving the pier, Klein came forward to rent a carriage. They still had to drive some distance to Gangduo Leader.

Tuos Port is not a big port. The controller behind it is a count from the southern countries. The town outside the port is about the same size as Free City.

Annan observed the scenery outside the window.

From the North to Middle-earth, to Wilhelm, and then to the South. Further south, the walls become thinner, the windows become wider, and the roofs become lighter. Houses that were freed from the property of resisting the cold began to display their aesthetic properties, but were distinguished from the elf style.

Klein observed the passers-by outside the window.

Vendors hawking along the way, sailors preparing to leave and return home, poor people everywhere, and a large number of mercenaries...

A gathering place for mercenaries usually means there is a source of danger nearby.

The rental carriage drove along the coastline for a while, so Annan saw the ceremony being held on the beach: believers of the goddess of the sea holding whale oil lamps and wearing white dresses stood in the waist-deep shallows, calling on their gods.

Two full years have passed since the gods lost contact, but they still have not responded to the human world.

Coupled with the chaotic forces raging in the north, Annan suddenly felt that there was a turbulent undercurrent brewing under the tranquil sea...

The security around Port Tuos was pretty good, and we didn't encounter any bandits or wandering aliens on the way to Gangduo Territory.

Three days later, in the afternoon, a carriage from Tuos Port arrived at Gangduo Territory.

Gangduo Territory is located in a basin in the mountainous area that Annan saw in Tuos Port. The terrain is already easy to defend and difficult to attack, and a city wall has been built to make people feel at ease.

The carriage carrying the Eternal Elemental and the heavily armored knight attracted the attention of the guards, who informed the castle. It was learned that Dwyer Gangduo from Liberty City came to receive Annan and the others.

He puts his status very low. As the Lord of Liberty City, Annan and his father have equal status. As a member of the Gangduo family, he hoped that the friendship between the Gangduo family and Liberty City would last forever. As Deville himself, he hopes to establish a good relationship with Annan and then go to the tavern to enjoy the succubus in the future...

The castle located in the center of the basin was busy with the arrival of distinguished guests.

Annan stayed in the guest room for a while, looking out the window at the sunset disappearing on the edge of the basin and the clouds dimmed by the afterglow. When the maid knocked on the door, he left the lemon in the room and went to the restaurant with Klein.

Silver candlesticks bloom with warm candlelight, filling the restaurant with golden warmth.

Annan met the lord of Gangduo Territory, Ryan Gangduo, and several young men and women standing on both sides of the long dining table looking curiously. They were Deville's brothers and sisters.

"Hello, Annan Reeves, the Lord of Free City from Middle-earth."

"Hello, Lord Gangduo Lord Ryan Gangduo."

Annan sat in the guest's seat, face to face with Ryan Gangduo.

Annan's smile is gentle and approachable, and his handsomeness makes people want to listen to everything he has to say.

"Few sorcerers' talents lie in their appearance," he admired.

Although they have equal status, Ryan Gangduo still regards Annan as a junior because of his youth - perhaps on purpose.

"This is actually not my talent." Annan said modestly. He happens to be the kind of person who doesn't care about his status and only respects his elders.

"That would be even more amazing..." Ryan Gangduo glanced at Annan meaningfully, and suddenly smiled: "Try the food of the south."

The young men and women on both sides breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, and Annan looked at them belatedly.

Based on the purpose of this southern trip, Annan directly asked about the celebration.

Ryan Gangduo said that the celebration will be held in the flower capital Istrat, which is the biggest event in the southern countries every decade.

The celebrations begin in March and last until the end of March.

You have calculated the distance from Gangduoling to Huadu, so you want to continue on your way?

"You can rest here for a while." Deville saw Annan's hesitation, and his father's attitude quietly changed Deville to an honorific.

"No, you can rest anytime. I heard that the south is very prosperous?"

"Yes, a small lord like me is nothing." Ryan Gangduo sipped the sauce from his lips, "We are just peripheral members of the southern countries."

Think about it too. Twelve of the thirteen rat clans are in the south. If the southern countries could not compete, they would have been driven back to Wilhelm long ago.

De Vere introduced the southern countries to Annan.

If the threat in the north is the demonic tide in the north, the threat in the south is the ratmen and vampires.

The monarchs and lords imitated the Holy Council and formed a southern alliance to fight against the ratmen and vampires. It has developed into a military and commercial alliance now.

Annan had no appetite. After learning about the southern countries with Ryan Gangduo, he said, "I want to take a walk outside."

How about he not going to the theater yet.

"Please come back before dark," said Ryan Gundo.

…

Annan and Deville walked in front, followed by Klein and Lemon.

"Because the night belongs to the vampires, and every bat is their eyes." Deville was answering Annan's doubts.

"so serious?"

It's not far from the strait...

"This is already the result of decades of father's governance. The night in the previous Steel Duo Territory belonged to vampires..."

"What now?"

"It's just that a few people disappear occasionally."

Deville felt a little embarrassed: "So I suggest you make some disguises for the rest of the trip——"

"I reject."

Annan came to the south just to sell special products. Without the charm bonus, what could he do to open up the situation?

Dwyer Gangduo couldn't help but worry, Annan comforted him: "Don't worry, I have brought enough protection against danger, no one can hurt us."

Deville asked curiously: "Apart from the legend?"

"Including legends."