Chapter 967 Welcome to Gravel Town

It seemed like a shadow was hanging over my heart.

That uncomfortable feeling made Qin Ran subconsciously look in the distance: the direction of the Supreme Road.

But there was nothing in his field of vision, and the trace of throbbing seemed to disappear, and everything seemed to be an hallucination.

However, Qin Ran knew the horror of it.

Even if it is an illusion!

You must know that at this moment, his mental attributes have reached the G+ level, and his evaluation is already above the strong II level and has not reached the III level.

An illusion that can give him this level of mental discomfort is undoubtedly fatal to others.

not to mention……

Is that really an illusion?

Qin Ran raised his hand and put it on his chest, feeling the strong beating of his two hearts, feeling the flow of the power of the morning light, feeling the latent power of the plague, feeling the unruly power of the devil, and feeling the power of original sin. The wantonness, feeling the restraint of the power of the Holy Thorn.

Feeling the 'heart palpitations' that seemed to disappear but still existed.

Like a cunning thief, that 'heart palpitation' was hidden silently in his heart. If it were not discovered, it would undoubtedly become a time bomb.

But discovered?

The unruly demonic power was the first to attack, tearing it into pieces with great force.

The wanton power of original sin swallowed it up without hesitation.

The power of the morning light washed away the last remnants of the other party until there was no trace left.

call!

Taking a deep breath, Qin Ran opened his eyes, with a strange light shining in his eyes.

Without pausing, Qin Ran leaned down, stretched out a finger, and traced it on the ground.

Dawn sunrise.

Break the prison of darkness.

The radiance shines over fields, rivers, and forests.

A faint, gentle white light began to bloom on the [Seal of Dawn], which naturally resonated with the power of morning light in Qin Ran's body.

Then, white light enveloped a radius of 10 meters.

Under the light, Qin Ran raised his hand to pick up a handful of soil and carefully felt the changes in it.

A hint of obscure, dark power quickly disappeared.

The soil, which was already dry and without much moisture, became drier and drier as this trace of power disappeared, and drifted away with a gust of wind.

"The terrible power of the curse!"

Kieran commented.

Then, he frowned.

Even though he didn't know much about the power of the curse, Kieran understood that the power he felt in the soil was different from the power of the curse that Modi had just erupted.

Modi's is more obvious.

The ones in the soil are more obscure and difficult to detect.

"Does this power come from that guy's handiwork?"

"Still from..."

"The High Road?!"

Qin Ran guessed uncertainly.

But there was one thing that Kieran was sure of.

The other party's malicious intentions!

"Looking forward to your next appearance."

After Kieran finished speaking calmly, he picked up the unconscious Banks and disappeared.

Kieran did not kill the other party.

In addition to the fact that killing the opponent would not bring any benefits, the more reason was that he was in urgent need of manpower.

The opponent's time to enter the [Sword of Dawn] copy was longer than he expected.

Not only has it established its own power, but judging from Modi's words, this power has reached a considerable level.

Facing such a force, Qin Ran was not afraid, just like he didn't mind having one more loyal subordinate, especially the elites left behind after his enemies helped him complete several screenings.

…

In that deep cave, the fishy smell became stronger and stronger.

The number of animal and human skeletons increased by more than 10% overnight.

But more beings called 'food' are still being sent in continuously, and are delivered to the man with a stooped body, but still looks extremely tall.

Compared with the first time, the man seemed hungrier at this time.

Even if he eats enough food.

"weak!"

"weak!"

"too weak!"

"Such low-grade flesh and blood has no nutritional value at all!"

The man's stomach roared like thunder.

Hunger made him dissatisfied.

Hunger made him restless.

Hunger made him...bloodthirsty.

But, the next moment, all this disappeared.

As Modi's curse broke out, the dissatisfaction, anxiety, and bloodlust all disappeared from the man's face.

There was only joy on the man's face.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Accidental discovery!"

The man laughed loudly and was about to stand up and walk out of the cave.

"If you don't want to fall prey to that guy, you can go out and try."

The reminder sound came from behind the man, causing him to freeze.

"damn it!"

"Haven't you found it yet?"

The man cursed and asked.

"without!"

"You have to find the real chess piece. An abandoned piece gives too few clues!"

The reminder voice answered.

"Where is that pawn?"

the man asked.

"East."

The other party answered.

"East?"

"Dawn Capital?!"

The man was stunned.

"Um."

"The City of Dawn."

The other party nodded.

"you sure?"

The man who knew something inside was a little hesitant.

"I've never been wrong."

The other person's voice was calm.

It was the calm voice that made the man make the final decision.

"Walk!"

"Go to the City of Dawn!"

"but……"

"Before I leave, I have to create some trouble for 2567. He is so successful that he will become my biggest competitor, and..."

The man muttered, but his voice became smaller and smaller, and gradually became inaudible.

…

When Gerry rushed to Gravel Town with people and many supplies, it was already bright.

The sun's rays shine warmly on people, which not only dispels the coldness of traveling all night, but also makes the fatigue disappear a lot.

For the hybrid frost wolf cub being held by Grigori, it was even more fun.

Because it smelled Kieran's breath.

The Frostwolf pup broke free from Gray's arms, slipped through the barricades and queues of people, half-jumped and half-climbed through the town's gate, and rushed straight to the police station of Gravel Town.

With the mixed-blood frost wolf cub leading the way, Grecoly and his party were simply let go.

As for the other people in line?

Sorry, please keep waiting in line.

Even if you were once a resident of Gravel Town.

Their departure last night had already caused them to lose their identity as townspeople.

Apart from being familiar, there are no special privileges.

However, no one was dissatisfied.

Not only because the entire High Road does this, but also because the heads of the ‘Sand Bandits’, ‘Skull Crusher’ and many robbers and bandits are hung outside the town.

The head swinging in the wind under the rising sun is the best warning sign, more useful than any words or actions.

A short, middle-aged man in an ill-fitting uniform and hat appeared at the gate of the town.

"Good day everyone."

"Everyone may know me. I'm old Piccolo, the owner of the dwarf wine glass and rice bowl, and the new tax collector in Gravel Town."

"I issue an order to everyone. This is not my order, but the order of that adult. As for who it is, everyone must be clear about it, so I don't need to talk nonsense."

"The townspeople who left Gravel Town last night, you betrayed the most basic faith. Therefore, you no longer have the identity of citizens of Gravel Town, but your property? The benevolent Lord will not confiscate it and will give it to you." Level conversion, you bastards, thank that lord for his kindness! If it were me, I would definitely hang you all to death!"

As Old Bick spoke, he bared his teeth at the original townspeople who bowed their heads in shame, like a vicious dog.

Then, the vicious dog looked at the returning caravans.

That kind of malicious gaze made the hearts of these caravans feel uneasy.

Then, this uneasiness was confirmed.

"For the new caravan, everything is as usual. One copper for each person, three coppers for each horse, and three coppers for each cart. Moreover, you will be welcomed with dwarf wine glasses and rice bowls. You will receive Old Bic's home-brew for free. wheat wine, and the caravan that left yesterday..."

"terribly sorry!"

"Gravel Town is no longer here to welcome you!"

"To put it simply, if you appear near Gravel Town in the future, you will be regarded as robbers and bandits, and you will be attacked by our heroic militia. Our bodies will be hung to dry outside the town!"

Old Bick's words caused an uproar in the caravan.

The caravan members shouted one by one.

"Can't!"

"You can't do this!"

"That's not fair!"

"You are forcing us to death!"

…

Facing such shouts, Old Bick sneered.

"Of course you can!"

"Because, this is the order of that lord! This is in line with all the laws of San Seanda, even if the king is here, there is nothing to say!"

"And you want fairness?"

"When you chose to leave last night, you have already gone to hell with your courage, you can go there to find them!"

"Of course, I wouldn't mind giving you a ride!"

As soon as Old Bic finished speaking, a group of militiamen holding long swords appeared behind Old Bic, and on the arrow tower, there were several mercenaries who had recently joined the militia, aiming their bows and arrows at this place.

Suddenly, the scene became quiet.

Those caravans that were forced to leave were still aggrieved one by one.

But looking at the sharp sword and the cold light on the arrow, they chose to leave very wisely.

Even if they have more guards, it is useless.

Because Crushed Stone Town does not rely on these people at all.

He is the eldest son of the Burning family.

Thinking of the terror of that person, the exploding head, and the burning black flames, none of these people dared to make a mistake.

But looking at the backs of these people leaving, Old Bic continued to speak.

"By the way, you said we are forcing you to death?"

"So……"

"Have you ever thought that when you left last night, you were also forcing us to death?"

"Get lost!"

"A bunch of bastards who just want to get a bargain!"

"Don't think I don't know your plans to come back so early!"

"Your Excellency is still too kind. In my opinion, you are the ones who deserve to be hanged the most!"

Old Bic shouted and cursed loudly.

The caravans who were still aggrieved immediately ran away in despair.

They were exposed to their darkest thoughts.

Looking at the other party leaving in embarrassment, Old Bic spat fiercely at the ground under his feet, and then turned around to look at the new caravans and travelers who arrived today.

"Everyone, please follow the instructions of our militiamen and line up to enter the town."

"besides……"

"Gravel Town welcomes everyone."

As if changing his face, Old Bic put away his angry look and put on a smiling face. While smiling, he bowed to the newcomers.

Standing in the dark and witnessing all this, Vaughn couldn't help but sigh.

Before, he was the person who was most opposed to Old Bick becoming a tax collector.

But judging from the current situation, Old Bic is the most suitable one at the moment.

only……

Is the other person loyal?

With such doubts, the young militia captain returned to the security station, told Qin Ran everything truthfully, and expressed his doubts.

Kieran, who scratched the chin of the hybrid frost wolf cub with his fingers, said nothing.

Gerry, who had just joined on the side, answered instead of Kieran.

"Don't worry, Captain Vaughn."

"As long as Old Piccolo doesn't want to die, he will be more loyal to you than anyone else."

Grecoly said with a double entendre.

The young militia captain frowned and thought about this sentence.

He always felt that there was more to this sentence than the literal meaning.

But Kieran didn't give the young man more time to think.

"Vaughn, I need you to reorganize the militia."

"We originally had 13 people, mercenaries joined 10 people, and Grykli brought 25 people, and the number has reached 48 people. I don't need you to train them strictly, but I hope they can be worthy of the leather armor and waist. The long sword between them, the crossbow on the back and the war horse on the hip."

Qin Ran said.

"Yes, sir."

"Thank you Lord Gerry for your donation."

The young militiaman responded loudly, and then expressed his gratitude to Grecoly again, with a very sincere tone and demeanor.

There is no doubt that this is very pleasing to people.

Especially the mobility is amazing.

"What a great helper."

Grecoly couldn't help but admire the other party's orderly arrangements.

Qin Ran did not deny this.

But not too much attention.

With the acquisition of the [Brand. Fur Sturdy] skill, these improvised militiamen will definitely not be able to join Kieran's first-line team.

Those are the wolves that are strong and powerful and far superior to ordinary wolves.

When he thought of those wolves that could rapidly expand their power and were truly fearless, loyal and reliable, Qin Ran stood up straight away.

"Hall, Grecoly, I need you to buy a lot of meat. The more, the better."

"And pay attention to what's going on around you."

"Although the 'Sand Bandits', 'Skull Crusher' and 'Bear Man' are dead, it does not mean that the surrounding bandits and bandits are extinct!"

Qin Ran said and walked out.

Naturally, it is impossible for a large-scale wolf pack to be in Gravel Town.

Instead, it was in a canyon fifteen kilometers away from Gravel Town. It was originally a place where bandits and bandits kept their war horses. After being taken over by Se Yier, it became where Kieran kept his wolves.

"grown ups!"

Banks watched Kieran approaching and saluted respectfully.

As the new person who was controlled by Qin Ran with the [Mesli's Ring], the other party quickly showed abilities far beyond Qin Ran's imagination.

Not only has a considerable level of mysterious knowledge, but also knows alchemy, enchanting, and pharmacy.

What's more important is that in the opponent's laboratory, there are enough materials necessary to complete the [Branding and Sturdy Fur] such as sword spine blue, diamonds, and black oil ores.

"Is everything ready?"

Qin Ran asked.

"Everything is ready!"

Banks answered.

"Then let's get started!"

With that said, Qin Ran walked straight into the canyon.

Banks followed.

PS two chapters in one~