Edge of the Apocalypse

Chapter 1051: Frost Wind City

Arkham returned to the General's Mansion. After returning from the Strana Bridge, he went to the barracks first. The knights who were protecting Austin were indeed removed from their duties in the Bear Armor Army. He did not neglect this matter because of Alan's departure. However, after weaving these people into their mansion guards, the knights changed their identities and nothing else changed.

Enter the square and hand the horse over to the guards. Arkham walked into the main building alone and turned to Austin's room. Nothing unexpected happened. Just as they stepped onto the corridor, they heard the sound of things falling from their son's room, as well as the cries of a few women. Arkham pushed the room away. Austin was crashing a maid on a chair. There was a piece of furniture on the floor. Two maids were clutching their hands and packing their things.

Seeing Arcam enter, Austin did not stop. Instead, his movements became even more intense. The originally pretty maidservant's expression twisted. Arkham walked over and didn't say anything. He just reached out and grabbed Austin's hair and threw it back. Austin immediately fell a few meters away, knocked over a table, and did not get up for a long time.

The general gently clapped his hands and said in a deep voice, "All of you, go out."

The two maids hurriedly helped up their companions who could no longer walk. The three of them were not allowed to leave this room. After they left, Austin cried. His swollen cheeks haven't subsided yet, and now he's got new wounds. '"You hit me! You promised your mother that you would take care of me, but now that I was hurt by that white-haired boy, not only did you not teach him a lesson, you even beat me up!" Fatty cried like a child.

"What do you know! I'm saving you!" Arkham snorted coldly, "Forget about the others, but you shouldn't have provoked him. If you knew that an Earl of Strength had died at his hands, I don't think you would dare to touch his woman so recklessly."

Austin raised his head, tears and snot mixed together on his face. He still shouted, "Earl of Strength is nothing. You can kill as many as you want with your eyes closed!"

"Shut up! If you weren't my son, I would have scraped off your fat body inch by inch with just these words!" At last Arkham roared, "I told you, it's fine if you mess around in Morselli." After all, in this city, your father and I can still say a few words. Even if you don't have the brains to provoke someone you can't provoke, there's still me watching you not to do anything to you. But go outside and you'll have to settle down. There weren't many generals in the empire, but there were also many. Even Roderick Marshal doesn't allow his son to mess around outside. Besides, your father and I are just a mere general of Zhen Jiang. Of course, Roderick's son is much better than you, and he won't forget who he is when he sees a woman like you. "

"Then what do you think I can do?" Austin howled, "I don't have your talent for battle, and that's what my accomplishments are like." Do you think I like this? But if I don't find something to do, I'll go crazy! Every day when I wake up, I hear people whispering behind my back. They would say, look, that fat pig is actually General Arkham's son. Hey, Father Tiger gave birth to a son of a dog, no no no, to be exact, a pig! "A pig!"

Arkham sighed and squatted down to hug Austin. "I never asked you to be the same height as me, or even higher than me," he said.

"I know, but other people won't pay attention to this. Just like that white-haired kid on the Golden Bridge, I only see contempt in his eyes. There are many people like him!"

"Don't worry, no one can look down on my son. Neither can the viscount. But in that case, I can only do so. I hope you can understand my dear Austin." Arkham patted his son's shoulder and narrowed his eyes. "As for that lord, you can rest assured. He has given us so much embarrassment that it is impossible to justify it without a single reward."

Four days later, Alan saw Frost Wind City.

This was the first ten thousand person city that he had seen when he entered the Northern Lands. Frost Wind City was adjacent to the Frost Ridge Mountain Range, and the city was built at the foot of one of the mountains. Crossing a river winding from the northwest highlands, one could see a field of farmland. At this moment, it was the important season of spring plowing. The farmers of Frost Wind City led the river into the irrigated fields and planted new seedlings, causing the farmland in front of Frost Wind City to be covered with green.

The gray city walls of Frost Wind City were tall and short, rising and falling one after another, unfolding according to the mountain scenery. The city has a long history. From afar, you can see the ancient statues of temples, altars and assembly squares scattered across the hillsides. On the top square of Frost Wind City, there was an old white poplar. I heard that the tree was planted by the founders of Frost Wind City back then. By now, the poplar had become the symbol of the city.

Because they were close to the Frost Ridge Mountain Range, in winter, ice winds would blow from the depths of the mountain range and whistle past Frost Wind City. Here you can hear the whistling of the north wind all winter long. This is also the reason why Frost Wind City was named. It was the last city to enter the Cold Ridge Mountains, so it played an important role as a replenishment point.

Alan and the others arrived in spring. If they crossed over the winter snow, they could see the white makeup of the buildings in the city. As for now, after clearing away the snow, the buildings of this ancient city looked like dark and light colored blocks of grey and black from afar. They weren't as stunning as they looked in winter.

The caravan was taxed into the city.

After finding a hotel to stay, Edward, Shawn and the others went to gather supplies from the caravan, while Fares hired a guide from the city. There were many branches of mountain paths in the Frost Ridge Mountain Range. The paths of various sizes formed a complex web-like network. Only experienced guides from Frost Wind City knew which path to take to pass through the mountain range. This had also become one of the city's specialty industries.

As for Alan, he led Lucy and Regis to a famous tavern. The only highland black goats in Frost Wind City were famous for their delicacies. Peeling the goats and cooking them with onions, black peppers, cooking wine and other ingredients was Frost Wind City's famous delicacy. The tavern Allen and the others entered was famous for making goat meat.

The few of them entered the tavern. The people in the tavern glanced at them, who were obviously outsiders, and did not take it seriously. After all, the residents of Frost Wind City were accustomed to seeing strangers. Moreover, in the tavern, there were also a few tables that were obviously foreign businessmen, which could be roughly distinguished from their clothing. They found a table near the window, and after Alan ordered mutton, wine, and other companions, he said to Lucy and Adele, "I hear the meat here is delicious by hand. You'll have to try it later."

The two girls frowned. Obviously, this kind of rude eating method was unprecedented in their lives. Laura said with an expression that should have been like this, "There are far too many ways to process food. In our clan, the prey we catch from the mountains is barbecue meat without skin and then sprinkled with salt. The barbecue meat that is smoked by the fire and has a faint fragrance of trees is the most delicious."

Ellen laughed, "The roasted mutton here later will probably suit your taste. Drink a few more glasses of wine and everyone will be drunk tonight."

"I want juice," he snorted. Ever since Mosior's incident last time, the teenager had a strong shadow over wine, and now he didn't even drink it even if he was beaten to death. Very quickly, the roasted lamb that Alan ordered was placed on a large plate. The lamb was mixed with many spices, and it had an exceptionally seductive luster in the light. To the relief of the two girls, after years of continuous improvement, the tavern had finally prepared some extra cutlery for its customers to take care of those who could not change their habits.

When they started eating and drinking, the tavern door opened again and three men walked in. They wore cloaks that were commonly worn by business travelers, wrapping their bodies tightly. However, the three people under the cloak were somewhat bloated and continuously emitted metal knocking sounds as they walked. It was not difficult to guess that they were wearing armor under the cloak and were of the heavier type. This was rarely seen in caravans. For the sake of traveling conveniently, the caravan guards were basically equipped with light armor.

When they entered, they looked at Allen's table. Allen raised his head and led the man to the corner of the tavern with the two people behind him.

"These people have been following us for the first two days," he said, glancing back at them.

Alan nodded and said, "It's early spring. There are a lot of people coming and going along the trade route. Perhaps they're just heading north. Don't worry, Edward has already told people to keep an eye on them. If anything happens, I'll find out immediately."

Regis lowered his head and began to eat.

When they got back to the hotel in the evening, Fares brought a guide to see Alan. The guide was not young, with grey hair, but full of vigor. Most men in the Northern Region were physically strong, especially in places like Frost Wind City. Although this old man was old, his pace was strong, so he didn't have to worry about taking care of him halfway. When he saw Alan, he bowed and said, "Ian is at your service, my lord." josei

Fares added: "Father Ian is one of the most experienced guides in the city. He has traveled hundreds of times in and out of the Cold Ridge Mountains."

"127 times, to be exact. The grass and trees of that mountain range are as familiar to me as my own garden." Father Ian raised his head and said proudly.

Ellen smiled and took out a money bag and put it in the old man's hand. "This is the deposit. When we get out of the mountain range, we will naturally pay Dad the rest of the money."

Ian weighed the money pouch with his hand and estimated how much money it contained. He knew that the deposit was about 20% higher than normal. He immediately had a good impression of Allen's straightforward and generous manner. He patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, my lord."