Chapter 43: Conflict at the gate of the city

Without killing, the night on the grassland is quiet and peaceful.

The night was dark, and Leon was guarding the small bonfire, lit a cigar for himself, and looked up at the vast starry sky.

Bloody battles are like passionate sex. After smoking a cigarette, it always feels extraordinarily wonderful. Unfortunately, the inventory in his waist bag is bottoming out, and this homemade cannon is one less.

In the tent next to Leon, Akran, Rock Crack and others were immersed in their dreams. Only he could not calm down, so he took the initiative to take on the responsibility of a vigil.

The cold night wind blew from the hills, and there was still a faint smell of blood that could not be dissipated in the air. This may attract real wolves on the grassland, so you must keep a watchful eye all night.

The cold wind was bone-blooded, but Leon's chest was hot. He finished smoking the cigar hard and threw the only little cigarette butt into the fire.

Leon reached out and gently pulled open his leather armor. Under the reflection of the fire, the tiger-head tattoo on his chest was as bright as blood, protruding from his skin, as if it was about to roar.

Under normal circumstances, the tiger-head tattoo will only change from dark blue to bright red when the power of Leon explodes or is extremely emotional, but the situation is very different now.

Since he crossed the Nucang River and stepped on the Hulun Grassland, the tattoo on his body seemed to wake up from his deep sleep. The mysterious power lies in it was radiating out at all times, spreading his whole body and seeping into the skin, blood, muscles, bones and internal organs.

It is slowly tempering Leon, making Leon's body stronger after being refined by spirit become stronger, stronger, stronger in strength, faster in response, and stronger in resistance!

This change is not immediate, but Leon can truly feel its effect.

Today, Leon was finally able to confirm that this tiger-head tattoo was the reason why he had made him much stronger than before after traveling to this world.

"It will be your protective totem, which will give you strength and courage, and change your destiny!"

The words of the Miao witch, the maker of the tiger-head tattoo, rang in Leon's mind, as clear as if he was telling it in his ear again. Leon still remembers the smile on her face when she said this.

Who can control my destiny?

Leon felt that a force in the dark awakened his protective totem on this land, implying his involvement with this land.

And he also had a vague understanding that what this protective totem can give to him is not as simple as these now!

After lit a cigar again, Leon's thoughts drifted into the distance with the night wind.

…

As soon as dawn was dawn, the team set out on the itinerary again.

With the captured new mounts, the team's travel speed has accelerated a lot.

Everyone got a wildebeest. Although it is more difficult to control wildebeests than to control gray camels, it is not difficult to master them after some time of running-in.

Two days later, Leon and others successfully crossed the Twilight Mountains.

In front is a vast plain, which is the core area of ​​the southwestern province of the Bemon Kingdom, with hundreds of thousands of beasts and numerous ethnic groups living in it.

Leaving the Twilight Mountains, roads appeared, and farmlands that were reclaimed can also be seen on both sides of the road, as well as villages and farmhouses scattered on the plains.

Toward the northeast, there were more and more pedestrians and caravans on the road.

The rural customs of the Bemon Kingdom are quite different from those of the human race. The pedestrians are mixed with various ethnic groups, the fierce and powerful lion-born tigers, the strong and agile wolf-born leopards, the beautiful fox-born rabbits, and the honest horse-born sheep... Leon opened his eyes very much.

Interestingly, this is the first time that Leon and others have seen some beast tribes, and they rely on Wally's guidance to figure it out.

Most of these beasts have tails, and the simplest way to distinguish them is to see the tail. However, many beasts hide their tails in their clothes, which requires the distinction from the details of their appearance.

In order to get familiar with the situation in the Kingdom of Bemon as soon as possible, Leon asked Wally many questions.

Wally told him with great difficulty, and since the Battle of Hills that night, he had become much more respectful and polite to Leon.

What impressed Leon the most was that the customs of the Bemon Kingdom were quite tough.

Along the way, he could see the scenes of fighting from time to time, especially those soldiers who were furious when they had disagreements, and they were having fun fighting back and forth.

Logically speaking, such a martial kingdom should be full of blood. How could it give up a large area of ​​southern territory to the elves, allowing the tribes left in the whistling forest to be persecuted and bullied? Even the strength can only be considered ordinary goblins dare to act as blessings and power?

This question was buried in Leon's heart.

The team continued to walk on the plains of the southwest province for three days.

"Look, that's Tormond City!"

Guide Wally shouted with excitement, pointing ahead.

Although he has traveled back and forth on this trade route many times, the boredom of long journeys is always annoying. Seeing the destination right ahead, his mood is naturally different.

Tormond City! The capital of the southwestern province of the Bemond Kingdom!

This city standing on the plain is very special. It was built around a mountain. The rows of houses extend from the mountainside to the plain at the foot of the mountain. The tall walls distinguish the inner and outer urban areas, and the scale of the city is far greater than that of the city of Faril.

From the mountainside to the top are dense forests, you can clearly see the road leading to the top of the mountain, and above the top of the mountain, there are towering temples.

Under the sunlight, the temple building reflects a light golden light, which looks extraordinary and awe-inspiring from afar.

"I heard that all the temples of the beast tribe are built on the top of the mountain. Such a devout shaman can better listen to the metaphors of the gods. The city is built around the mountains, so that all the people can enjoy the protection of the temple..." Akran murmured: "Today I finally saw the content recorded in the book with my own eyes."

"Okay, don't be stunned. Let's watch slowly when you go to the city!" Leon patted his shoulder and said.

The mage touched his head a little embarrassedly.

"Boss, my mission has been completed here. Please sign the task book!" Wally took out a small scroll and handed it to Leon.

When he first joined the team, he thought the leader was Akran, but later he realized that the real master was Leon, and thought that it was Leon's mission issued by the Mercenary Union.

His original mission was to lead Leon's team to Tormond City. Now Tormond City is ahead, so the mission is naturally completed.

Akran reached out and took the reel over and spread it, took out the quill from his carry-on bag, signed the name and a line of small characters on the reel, and finally took out a silver badge and pressed it hard.

After finishing, he handed it back to Wally: "Thank you for accompanying you all the way, I gave you an excellent review!"

"Thank you!" Wally put his right hand on his chest and saluted Leon and Akran respectively: "I wish you all the best!"

"You take this wildebeest away, this is also the spoil you deserve!" Leon smiled.

He had a good impression of this senior mercenary and was professional and calm and determined to uphold his duties. Although he stated in advance that he would not participate in the battle, he did not escape in the battle that night. Instead, he shot and killed two thieves with a crossbow.

In this way, it is perfectly appropriate to give a wildebeest.

"Thank you, boss!" Wally was a little stunned, feeling a little more grateful: "If you have the chance, I hope to cooperate with you again!

With this wildebeest, he will undoubtedly get much faster when he returns to Faril.

Not every employer is so generous. Those businessmen want to earn back every copper coin they spend, so how could they give it extra?

After parting ways with Wally, Leon and others continued along the road.

Soon, they arrived before the gates of Tormond.

It is approaching dusk and not many people entering the city, but when they enter the city, they are stopped by two Tiger soldiers guarding the gate.

"The caravans of bears and human races are rare!"

A Tiger soldier glanced at Leon and others, with a hint of disdain and mockery in his eyes: "Is it the first time I'm here in Tormond City? I don't understand the rules?"

"What rules?" Yan Chuan was a little annoyed by his eyes and asked in a muffled voice: "You're talking about it!"

He is burly and strong, and he is on the wings and he is condescending. He speaks with anger and feels a little intimidating.

But the Tiger Warrior was not afraid and said with his head raised, "The caravan must pay the city tax when entering the city. Our upper clan of the beast tribe does not have to pay, but the lower clan must pay!"

"And..." He stared at Rock Hammer with even more contemptuous eyes: "Except for samurai and shamans, the lower tribes cannot ride horses when they enter the city. You all come down for me!"

"What's this breaking the rules!" Rock Hammer was furious.

He grew up in the Howling Forest since he was a child. This was the first time he followed Leon to travel far. Although he was a beast, he had no idea about the situation in the Kingdom of Bemon.

I thought that when I arrived at the territory of the beast tribe of the Bemon Kingdom, it was like returning to my hometown, but I didn’t expect that I would be troubled at the gate of the city, so I felt extremely depressed.

"Let's come down..." Leon pressed the rock hammer and prevented him from exploding on the spot.

The dispute at the city gate that occurred has attracted a lot of attention. Although the other party's attitude made Leon also angry, if the other party takes the rules and regulations, if he really wants to make trouble, he will definitely suffer a group of people.

"How much do we have to pay for the city tax?" Leon asked lightly, jumping off the horse's back.

"One camel and one gold coin, you ten camels will have to pay ten gold coins!"

Seeing that Leon seemed to have surrendered, the Tiger Warrior spread his palms to him arrogantly.

Ten gold coins!

Leon remained silent, but he heard the slander from the crowd.
Chapter completed!