The Original Vampire

The early morning sun dispelled the darkness in the forest and took away the worries that lingered in everyone's heart.

After the battle last night, everyone was busy cleaning up the battlefield and at the same time guarding against the enemy's comeback, so most of them did not continue to sleep.

After the sun came out, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. Some people who were really tired and sleepy began to sleep.

Some of the mercenaries began to prepare breakfast, and the leader Saru was still arguing with the businessman Oliver over the issue of the casualty pension.

In fact, regarding the standard of pension, the two parties had already reached an agreement before departure. The reason for the quarrel now is entirely because of an unlucky person who was mistakenly killed by his own people.

Oliver insisted that this guy was the responsibility of the Firefox mercenary group and that he should not pay the pension, so he quarreled with Saru.

Colin had nothing to do with himself at the moment, and was squatting beside a fire, leisurely drinking the "water" from the kettle.

The rising sun was a bit dazzling, and Colin lowered the brim of his hat a little, almost completely covering the upper half of his face.

Afterwards, he took out the parchment scroll and crossed out the sentence [Human blood can help advance] that he wrote yesterday.

Because he found that the blood secretly obtained from a thief's body last night had no effect on his strength growth. Just like deer blood, in addition to satisfying appetite and replenishing energy, there is absolutely no blood of Carter Knight. Effect.

Perhaps the blood of ordinary people has no effect, and it is the blood of professionals to help advance.

Moreover, I am afraid that it needs the blood of a professional higher than himself to be effective.

Thinking of this, Ke Lin unconsciously aimed his gaze at the only second-order warrior here - Captain Saru.

Then he shook his head again.

Not to mention whether he can beat Saru.

Even if he could beat it, he didn't want to kill an innocent person just to advance quickly.

Colin felt that he still had some bottom lines.

While thinking about it, Colin found that the dispute between Oliver and Saru was finally over.

The chubby businessman was walking towards Colin with a displeased expression, as if he had not gained the upper hand in the dispute just now.

"That's a tough guy!" After approaching, Oliver glanced at Saru's figure and complained to Colin.

Colin suddenly laughed a little when he saw that the businessman who had proudly said yesterday that he would sponsor one of his own armies, now he is now in a hurry because of a mercenary's pension.

"Forget it, just calm people's hearts. After all, there is still a long way to go before Falling Eagle City. It's not a wise choice to break up with the Firefox Mercenary Group at this time."

"I know. If I hadn't considered this, I wouldn't have given way to that old fellow Saru!" Oliver obviously understood this, but he was still unwilling, and complained a few words in a low voice.

"Do you want to taste the jerky I brought, it's much better than bread." Then, the fat businessman became generous again.

Colin accepted Oliver's kindness with a smile, and chatted casually with him again.

After everyone finished their breakfast and rested for another two hours, the caravan put away the tent and prepared to set off again.

At this moment, Saru suddenly stopped everyone, and then the whole person lay on the ground and pressed his right ear to the ground.

Seeing this, Colin frowned slightly.

His hearing during the day was far worse than at night, and he didn't hear any unusual movement at all.

But Saru over there suddenly jumped up from the ground and roared: "Horse! Horse hooves! Quick! Everyone, be alert immediately!"

With Saru's roar, the entire camp suddenly became a mess.

Oliver's face instantly turned pale.

He knew the seriousness of the matter.

This time is different from last night's attack. The thieves can't afford to raise horses. If the people here are enemies or friends,

I'm afraid it will be very troublesome...

"Ta Tata..."

As time passed, Colin finally heard the sound of hurried hooves.

The ground began to vibrate slightly, which made the mercenaries who were lining up even more panicked, and even the roar of the bearded Saru could no longer calm them down.

Colin squinted and saw a thin gray line suddenly appeared in the forest not far away, rushing towards the camp like a sharp arrow.

This is a team of cavalry!

The number of cavalry was not large, only about twenty people.

But looking at their overwhelming momentum, Ke Lin had no doubt that as long as the opponent charged, the defensive position that the Firefox mercenary group had worked so hard to put together would collapse immediately.

This is the terrifying oppression of the king of war in the age of cold weapons!

Boom!

The earth is roaring.

The cavalry is approaching.

The mercenaries were trembling.

Oliver closed his eyes in pain.

With a huge half-body shield, Saru stood at the forefront of the defense line, like a rock.

Ke Lin didn't care about the dazzling sunlight, he sighed helplessly, lifted his three-cornered hat, and pulled out the one-handed sword from his waist.

Just when everyone was preparing to fight to the death, the surging cavalry squad suddenly came to an emergency stop about 30 meters away from the camp.

"咴-"

Twenty war horses stood in the air amid a series of horse chirping.

Good horsemanship!

Colin couldn't help but sighed in his heart.

At the same time, his tense mood relaxed a little.

The opponent should not be the enemy.

However, judging from the way they rushed over without slowing down, and the dazzling emergency stop at the end, it was obvious that they wanted to give the Firefox mercenary group a slap in the face.

Therefore, the other party may not necessarily have much goodwill.

This point, Oliver, a shrewd businessman, obviously saw it, so he did not take the initiative to step forward, but signaled Saru to negotiate.

Saru was helpless. After all, he received a commission and was obliged to solve any troubles that Oliver encountered along the way.

So, he had to put down his half shield and great sword, stepped forward empty-handed, and shouted at the same time:

"Friend on the opposite side! I'm Saru, the head of the Firefox Mercenary Group, and I'm escorting some goods from the Tulip Chamber of Commerce to the Falling Eagle City. I don't know if I can help you?"

The cavalry squad on the opposite side did not respond, as if they suddenly became sculptures.

The forest was silent, the wind seemed to have stopped suddenly, and the air was dignified and suffocating.

Saru suppressed the fear and unease in his heart, and continued to move forward.

Taking a few steps closer, he finally saw the badge on the front of the cavalry's chest armor, and he gasped in shock: "Your Excellency is a knight of the Saint Hilde family?"

Saru's loud voice also spread to the rear, so a small suppressed commotion broke out among the mercenaries.

But at the same time, everyone involuntarily lowered their weapons to the ground, as if the name "Saint Hilde" had a terrifying magic power that no one dared to fight against.

Yes.

In the north of the Empire, the name Saint Hilde is a symbol of absolute authority.

Even the imperial family does not have such terrifying appeal and influence here.

"Bangdang."

The leader of the knight finally made a move. I saw him lift the helmet mask, revealing a pair of indifferent eyes, nodded to Saru, and acquiesced his identity.

Then, he took out a roll of parchment from the cloth bag in front of the saddle and threw it at Saru's feet. At the same time, he announced in an unquestionable tone:

"By order of the Marquis Charles, son of Duke St. Hilde, you have been urgently called up."