I wonder if the werewolf can take Leo's warning to heart. But Leo had no choice. Fraser was so excited, as if she was a child who had just gotten a big toy. She had absolutely no rationality at all. He even forgot about the saltpeter deal that he had been pestering him to negotiate. Leo could only pray that Fraser wouldn't kill him. Back in the lord's house, Leo told Urian the news of the discovery of the saltpeter mine. Ulyaan was not interested in things like saltpeter and gypsum because he had no idea what they were used for. Instead, he was very happy when he heard that they were also accompanied by rock salt. He had his back to Leo and was talking to him while marking on the map he had drawn. Wearing a casual shirt, holding a goose feather pen, writing and drawing on parchment, Ulyanovich added a bit of literary and artistic atmosphere. If someone who didn’t know him came in and saw him, they would think he was a great poet or scholar. The pioneer knight who came from a farmer's family finally began to look like a lord.
Leo glanced around to see if there was anything new and worth stealing. "Fisa said it's hers, so give it to her. It will be dug back by the kobolds anyway. The kobolds are so naive. Does their mouth decide who owns the property?" Leo smiled knowingly when he heard this. If the River Bend's behavior was a little ugly, let alone the iron mine and saltpeter mine, the Gnoll Valley could now be renamed the Slave Valley. Who owns the property depends on who has the bigger fist. In the wilderness, without legal and moral constraints, the scope of this statement can be expanded further. At the beginning, Leo implemented a policy of recruiting the ogres in order to preserve strength and reduce casualties. At that time, he did not actually think too far ahead. Now that Hewan's strength has increased and the two sides have become familiar with each other, these dog-headed people are gradually showing a tendency to evolve into domestic dogs. This makes it even more unacceptable to kill it. Who would kill their own dog for no reason? What's more, they are still working hard on mining. Uliyan also liked this group of gnolls who had low intelligence, few demands, and good obedience. When he taught disobedient villagers a lesson, he often said that they were not as obedient as the gnolls. In his words, it means having fewer human thoughts and more dog thoughts, working more and eating more, comparing less and fighting less, and there will be harmony. "Stop playing with saltpeter and gypsum. The important thing is to get more rock salt! After the spring planting is over, we will organize a few hunting trips and store some meat." "Oh." Leo responded boredly. "Take it easy these two days. Don't get hurt, don't get disfigured, and don't die outside. Accompany me to the banquet in Isenbol in two days." "Banquet?" Leo immediately became interested and moved closer eagerly. "That old guy, Rigolav, is planning to hold a dinner party at his manor and has invited me." Leo asked happily, "Can I take the little mouse with me?" "no." "Then I'll take Olivia with me."
"No!" Uliyan was angry and raised his hand to hit Leo, "Do you think we are going to have fun? This is a noble social interaction, it's very important!" "Take Olivia, you're so stupid! Don't I want to take my own daughter with me? There are many talented young men in Isenbol, and everyone knows that I have an unmarried daughter." When Uliyan treated Leo as his nephew, everything about him was pleasing to the eye. But when he treated Leo as his son-in-law, nothing about him was pleasing to the eye. Two days later, Ulyan took Leo and Ivan, one on one horse, and brought gifts to Isenpol. Before leaving, Uliyang called a few leaders and explained everything in detail, but he was still worried and felt that something was missing. Leo also called the militiamen Vicchi and little Noyce and gave them careful instructions, fearing that something might happen in the river bend while he was away. When they left the river bend, Uliyan and Leo looked at each other and immediately understood each other. In the past, when Leo went out, Uliyan would definitely stay at the river bend. When Uliyan went out, Leo would not run around. The two did not discuss it in advance, but they kept doing it. It was not until the two of them went out together that they suddenly discovered this pattern, which is also the reason why they could not feel at ease. There are many capable leaders in Hewan who can handle things on their own, but none of them can take charge of the overall situation. Even Olivia would become indecisive when faced with some difficult-to-mediate conflicts. Small problems would become big problems if not dealt with in a timely manner. There is no third person who can make decisions on everything like Ulian or Leo. Even if the decision is not made well, they can still suppress everything with their powerful military force. Therefore, the only person Leo could go out with peace of mind was Ulian, the cunning military leader and powerful lord. No matter how Uliyan ridiculed and taught Leo a lesson, in his subconscious, the only person who could protect the river bend for him was Leo. After repairs by the River Bend Territory and several caravans entering and leaving, the road from the River Bend to the Western Watchtower has become very smooth. At the confluence of several larger streams, sturdy wooden bridges large enough for two carriages to run side by side have even been built. Riding a fast horse and trotting in the quiet woods, the wild flowers of early spring are blooming everywhere, the crisp singing of birds stirs the quiet river water, which is quite picturesque. The three men and three horses trotted past the western watchtower and visited the Knight Noyes who was stationed there. Arriving at the western outpost, here is the intersection of World Tree Avenue and Anzeno River, and a small mountain pass appears in front of us. The hills on both sides of the pass are less than 30 meters high, and the western sentry tower is built on the river side. The layout of the Western Watchtower is similar to that of the Ogre's abandoned watchtower, consisting of a large watchtower and several stone barracks half-buried in the mountain. This is the westernmost part of the Counties of Frelov, where fifteen cavalrymen led by Knight Noyes and fifty regular infantrymen are stationed. This is already a considerable force in the wilderness, enough to deter small groups of horse thieves and bandits. Of course, the Earl of the North's fiefdom is boundless and only needs to be developed. Once people are inhabited outside the western watchtower, this place will no longer be the westernmost part. Ever since Romon's father delivered the letter, Urian struck while the iron was hot and personally visited Knight Noyce in the Western Watchtower twice. After all, the location of the western watchtower is so special that it is literally guarding the river bend. If you manage the relationship well, you will have an extra door god. If you don't manage the relationship well, it will be difficult for you to come in and out in the future. This knight, who has the same name as the captain of the River Bay Militia Youth Team and is Romon's distant brother-in-law, was lukewarm towards Urian, but also behaved in a proper manner.
On the contrary, Uliyang likes this kind of person very much. He is serious, old-fashioned and sticks to the rules. He will ignore you when there is nothing wrong, but he will really come to you when there is something wrong. The lukewarm Knight Noyes, dressed in full armor, met Urian outside the military camp of the western watchtower. They talked briefly and were sent away without even a cup of tea. Ulian didn't care at all. He presented a deer and a pound of rock salt he had brought with him, and continued on his way to Isenpol. It was not until the afternoon that the three of them arrived in Isenpol. Leo looked at the people coming and going in the city with great interest, "Aren't we going to find a hotel to stay in? I've never stayed in a hotel in my life!" "You'll pay?" Ulyan said unhappily. "Go directly to Petukhov's house and stay in the best guest room! I'll show you my connections!"