Lord of the Oasis

The return of Manid and the caravan was close to midnight.

The stars are bright and the moon is bright.

As the distance got closer to the fortress, smiles appeared on their faces.

have to go home.

However, the guards in the "Drehem" fortress in charge of night duty did not have the slightest smile on their faces.

The Vicia archer stationed at the top of the arrow tower, with the wide vision brought by the height, has already found the black spot that is rapidly approaching in the hazy night in the distance at the end of his sight.

They are all experienced veterans, excellent archers who have come out of the chaotic war.

Be vigilant.

What's more, when they came to this world, the Fatis knights had already reminded them that there were many enemies of Lord Kant, and no one could trust them except the five ethnic groups from Calradia.

And that's considering what these Vikians and Sarandians are saying.

What the Fatis said to the Swadians, but no one but the Swadians could believe it.

But these good-looking Vicia archers had already sensed the approach of strangers.

Give quick notifications.

In the desert robber camp, 10 elite desert robbers immediately came out fully armed, led their desert horses in the stables, and quickly rushed out of the east gate that was slowly opened for them.

As the light cavalry on duty at night, after they get the news, they will go to investigate.

If you are a friend, take the lead.

If it is an enemy, then it will use the speed of the light cavalry to go around in circles with them in the desert.

They come from the Sarand Desert, and they have a lot of similar experience.

And 10 Swadian infantry and 20 Swadian light infantry have also appeared behind the city gate. If anything happens, they will take the lead in defending the city gate and hold on until the reinforcements arrive.

In order to deal with the expedition of the Greymane Kingdom that may appear at any time, the Sentinel Oasis has been fully prepared.

But soon,

Their original vigilant appearance became milder.

The archer on the arrow tower has been informed that the visitor is a friend.

Because behind the sand dunes not far away, the 10 elite desert robbers who went to explore are following behind those people, just like loyal guards, not only friendly, but also quite modest.

The Vician archers mused.

Especially looking at the three carriages full of goods, I have already understood.

This unfamiliar team that arrived in the middle of the night was actually the caravan they set off when they first arrived at the "Drehem" fortress. Ned.

The city gate made of thick wooden boards was slowly opened.

Swadia's infantry and light infantry stood straight on both sides, full of energy, and showed no signs of tiredness in the middle of the night.

Manid rode in.

Followed by 10 Salander riders and 30 elite desert robbers.

And the three wagons full of cargo.

"Manid, welcome back."

Having received the news, Fatis, who was resting and sleeping, got up immediately and rushed over on horseback.

Looking at the loaded cargo and the tiredness on the faces of Manid and the cavalry, Fatis also nodded thoughtfully and said, "It's a pleasure to see you return safely, but I think what you need most is to return to Rest in your own room."

"This is indeed what is most needed." Manid nodded with a wry smile.

From Sentinel Oasis to Stone Pass.

From Stone Pass to Sentinel Oasis.

It took 7 days to toss back and forth, of which there were 5 days and 5 nights just by trekking in the desert.

The strongest Salander riders were exhausted.

What's more, Manid, who was a businessman, was almost exhausted and collapsed on the way back.

"Food has been prepared." Fatis looked at his tired appearance and said, "Eat something to replenish your strength. Lord Kant means that if there is no urgent matter, then report it tomorrow."

"Thank you, Lord Kant." Manid thanked him gratefully.

Go back to the Consulate.

Chefs bring food to long tables.

Toasted fluffy, honey-coated bread, and porridge stewed with chopped antelope and wheat grains.

There are also dates that can quickly replenish physical strength, just like an energy bar.

"Hurry up and eat, it's been a long journey."

Kant sat in his seat and said to Manid beside the long table: "These are easy-to-digest foods. At noon the next day, I will hold a banquet here alone to welcome your return."

"Your kindness has moved me immensely, Lord Kant." Manid stood up, stroked his chest and bowed respectfully.

"You're welcome." Kant nodded with a smile: "Hurry up and eat."

Manid ate it in big mouthfuls. He was hungry, and he didn't have the etiquette that he usually paid attention to.

After a hard journey, anyone can endure in the face of tempting food.

At least Manid couldn't bear it.

Fatis walked in from outside the door and saw Manid eating bread and porridge, smiling slightly. The two have known each other for a long time, but they have never seen this arrogant and tutored Nuo. A talented German businessman who swallowed food so impolitely.

This is the first time.

With a smile on the corner of Fatis's mouth, he understood that his friend was really tired and hungry.

Instead of laughing at him, he reported to Kanthui seriously: "Sir, the cavalry's food and beds have been prepared, and they have been excluded from the patrol mission tomorrow morning. I have given them a day off."

"It should be." Kant nodded.

Manid eats fast.

In the supper prepared by the kitchen, there is not much honey bread.

On the contrary, the meat porridge was boiled in a full pot, and Manid ate three bowls in a row.

These boiled pulpy wheat grains, plus chopped antelope meat, mixed with shredded cabbage and flour, are thick and easy to digest, making them the best choice for returning from a long journey.

The same is what the cavalry outside eat.

After drinking the meat porridge, I even warmed my body, dispelling the cold of the night.

Finished supper.

Manid's stomach bulged slightly.

If you hadn't known that it wasn't easy to eat too much after a long journey, Manid would have three more bowls of meat porridge.

"have a rest."

Seeing that he had finished eating, Kant nodded and said, "At noon tomorrow, we will share lunch together."

"My honor." Manid and Fatis nodded respectfully.

This is of course Kant's arrangement for the two.

After all, it was late at night. Manid rushed back all the way, and his mental and physical strength had long since been exhausted.

Take a good rest first, and wait until tomorrow when the report is full of energy, but there will be no omissions in the details.

Kant went back to his room on the third floor.

The room of Fatis and Manid is on the second floor.

The tranquility of the night was restored outside the Consular Hall. Except for the night watch and the two teams of light infantry patrolling the fortress, the entire "Drehem" fortress was extremely quiet.

The night is getting darker, and it has completely entered the night.

The snoring came from the residential area and the city walls.

All slept soundly.

Time passes.

The sentry on the arrow tower was also replaced twice, until the darkest hour, when the eastern horizon was slightly bright.

The sky is about to light up.

At the fence of the wheat field on the north side of the city wall, there was a little noise from the 5 chicken coops.

The sand grouse inside seemed to be affected.

When a ray of light pierced through the dawn, almost in no particular order, five crowned male sand grouse appeared on the roof, flapping their wings, stretching their sturdy bodies, raising their necks, and crowing like domestic chickens .

"Giggle-"

The rooster announces the dawn.

That beam of light finally pierced the thick darkness and brought the message of dawn.

The sky quickly became brighter in the shortest possible time.

"Boom-thump-thump-"

The bronze bell was struck, making a pleasant and long chime.

The bell tower, which is about to be completed, was installed yesterday, and the construction workers woke up in the morning to ring it. The long bell followed the sound of the roosters, and it sounded the arrival of a new day.

In residential areas, farmers and peasant women open doors and windows.

The sound of washing up came.

Soon, they were all full of energy and came out neatly.

Another busy and fulfilling day has begun.

In the fortified attic of the city wall, the bowmen who had woken up came out.

Now these attics that surround the city wall have basically become the places where the archers sleep at night. They are wrapped in thick woolen blankets and have linen cushions under them. Even the cold at night can't help them.

If an enemy invades, they can also set up a line of defense at the fastest speed.

certainly.

Those infantry and cavalry were still sleeping in tents and sandpits.

The 3-meter-wide city wall is not enough for too many soldiers to sleep on it. If they are really crowded in these attics, it is estimated that the enemy really invades, and they will get in the way and cause some small troubles.

For safety's sake, it doesn't matter too much to temporarily sleep in a sandpit before the barracks are established.

Busy as ever.

Soldiers patrol, or go out for reconnaissance, or hone their martial arts on the training ground.

Farmers continue to tend their wheat fields and date palm groves.

And feeding the sand grouse with grain, let these little cuties lay eggs as soon as possible.

Because just a few days ago, the peasant women had discovered that these 50 sand grouses, like domesticated chickens, would lay more than 50 eggs every day, and were fed with sufficient grains, sometimes even more than 60 eggs.

It really has economic value like a chicken.

It's as if these chickens are a mix of domestic chickens and sand grouse, inheriting all the advantages of both sides.

Curly blue smoke rose.

The kitchen begins to prepare breakfast for everyone.

Masses of bread and flour were gathered, along with antelope meat, piles of sausages, and dried meat.

Food for about 600 people is not so easy to make.

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