Chapter 787: Chapter 671: The Holy Court and the Black Dragon Escorting You

The Western Continent and The North are adjacent to each other.

But if one takes the normal trade route, it would take about ten or so days to reach The North. However, if one crosses directly through the Amiciya Mountains that span between the two lands, the time can be reduced by more than half.

The journey on the first day was very calm. The Mercenary Corps kept a low profile, and even when they passed fortresses, they did not stay too long, only stopping briefly for a rest.

And on this day, there was not a trace of pursuit from either the black dragon or the Holy Court’s army.

This allowed Sola to slowly relax her tense nerves. Even though she still didn’t sleep very well at night, at least she rested more comfortably than before.

Finally, there were no more midnight attacks!

The next morning, the team stopped at the foot of White Wolf Peak.

They needed to enter the Amiciya Mountains from here.

However, the team paused for a half-hour rest.

Sola sat in the carriage, listening to the noisy outside, and when she felt slightly bored, she pulled back the curtain of the carriage to stick her head out and have a look.

The mercenaries were rearranging themselves into formation.

Previously, while still on the trading route, to avoid drawing attention, the mercenaries disguised as a trade caravan were escorted in the middle.

But now, as they were about to enter the mountains, the pretend traders moved out of the protective circle, forming a guard array behind the carriages.

In this manner, dozens of people cleared the way at the front, dozens served as the rear guard, and mercenaries also protected the sides.

The carriage in the very center felt utterly safe.

During this day, the Mercenary Corps took detailed care of the two of them.

Although mercenaries work for money, if they treat every business deal with such thoroughness, it’s not surprising that this Mercenary Corps has a good reputation on the continent.

Sola watched for a while and then withdrew her gaze, as her neck was getting a bit sore from the angle.

She quietly glanced at the young man sitting opposite her.

He was quietly reading a book.

He had been reading since yesterday.

Of course, Sola had also casually inquired about the book yesterday, and the young man had unhesitatingly turned the book around to show her.

Then she couldn’t understand a word of it.

The Script World grants players basic knowledge of this world, such as the instinct for language and communication, but only limited to what the character recognizes.

For instance, the Elf Clan speaks the Elf language.

If a player becomes an elf, they won’t start speaking gibberish; the character’s instincts will allow them to speak the language fluently.

But they won’t suddenly speak Dragon language for no reason.

Unless the character itself knows that language.

This is the most basic communication ability between living creatures, and it’s the beginning of civilization development in a world, becoming an instinctive knowledge after reaching the pinnacle.

The moment one enters the script, every player’s communication knowledge is altered.

No one finds it odd to speak out loud.

Because it’s instinct.

So when Sola saw the Ghost Glyphs script in the book, she regretted that her character hadn’t learned one more language. What a pity that she couldn’t comprehend a single word of a Magic Book.

As a descendant of the Elf Clan, I can’t even speak Elf language.

Such is the sorrow of Mixed-blood Families.

Sola sighed inwardly.

However, after she asked yesterday and seemed to show a downcast mood, the young man very gently indicated that if he found suitable magic in the book, he could teach it to her.

Sola immediately took advantage of this offer with equal parts eagerness and reticence, and then she learned a small ice and snow magic spell.

It can make an area as big as a palm snow.

Yes, just the size of the area when she opens her hand.

Sola: “…”

…

Sola, musing to herself, rested her head against the side of the carriage, and observed the young man across from her without a change in expression.

The curtain on his side was also pulled half open, and the rising sun’s rays slanted in, a beam falling on the young man, his fingers holding the book spine surrounded by light and white as jade.

Silver hair draped over his shoulders, revealing a cluster of braids beside his ear.

Even though he hadn’t washed his hair in two or three days, the silver-white strands still looked smooth and lustrous, suffused by the sun with a holy glimmer.

However, the next moment, the youth engrossed in reading seemed to sense something.

With a natural motion, he lifted his hand to twirl that exposed silver lock and then tucked it into the white scarf covering his head, avoiding direct sunlight.

Thus, the hair that had seemed to shine brightly just now dimmed and grew dull under the shadow.

Afterward, Xu Shuo looked up at Sola.

The girl who had been stealthily observing him suddenly came back to her senses.

Subconsciously, she quickly shifted her gaze away.

But then, as if feeling that her reaction had been too obvious, Sola looked back somewhat sheepishly and returned an awkward smile.

Xu Shuo’s gaze flickered slightly, and he too curved the corners of his mouth gently.

“What’s wrong?” he asked softly.

Sola replied uncomfortably, “Nothing much, it’s probably because we’re about to enter the Amiciya Mountains, I’m a bit nervous.”

Hearing this, Xu Shuo reassured her, “Actually, there’s no need to worry too much. The Maple Leaf Mercenary Group is very strong; they will ensure our safe arrival at Castle Kasai, most likely by tomorrow evening.”

Sola nodded absently.

She played randomly with the strands of hair falling over her forehead and turned to look out the window again, as if attracted by the noises outside; the expression on her face seemed distracted.

Nevertheless, the tightness of her pursed lips suggested she was still quite nervous.

Xu Shuo raised his eyebrows slightly but did not continue the conversation, picking up a Magic Book from the Holy See of Light to continue reading.

…

Half an hour later.

The Mercenary Corps set out again, moving into the ancient mountain range embraced by towering trees, in the bright sunlight.

And behind this group of mercenaries…

Another team was closely following, only maintaining a few kilometers of distance.

This team of thirty-odd members wore dark chainmail and helmets, shielding their faces and preventing them from being recognized. They marched in neat formation, disciplined, and strict in enforcing their rules.

Leading this team at the front, Zuo Fang rode on horseback in a similar attire.

What Sola didn’t know was…

Though she no longer encountered attacks from the black dragon,

Both the Holy Court and the black dragon were escorting her to The North.

This was indeed a great honor!

The group of Maple Leaf Mercenaries at the forefront was indeed real, except that the Mercenary Corps was under the command of the Church of Light, and the team was mixed with quite a few Sun Knights.

The presence of the Sun Knights was dazzlingly bright, and if a battle were to ensue, they would inevitably reveal their Aura of Light.

Therefore, Zuo Fang only arranged for ten knights to join.

He did not join them himself.

Mainly because he had already shown his face in front of that elf descendant, and secondly, his combat style was quite distinctive, which would certainly give him away once he fought.

Besides, Zuo Fang needed to keep an eye on that dragon.

Luo Kun was following the Knight Order, currently trailing at the very back of the group.

The young man leisurely lay back on his horse, his dark red eyes blatantly staring at the sun in the sky, his body bouncing rhythmically with the gallop of the horse, unafraid of being thrown off.

Moreover, his black horse was being led by a Sun Knight who was driving it forward because the young man was too lazy to ride by himself.

He had a very carefree demeanor.

In the sunlight, the two groups entered White Wolf Peak one after another.

The Order of the Solar Knights did not rashly approach the Mercenary Corps but moved at a moderate pace, always maintaining about ten kilometers distance from the Maple Leaf Mercenary Group.

It was a distance close enough to respond in case of any sudden incidents, yet far enough to avoid their traces being discovered due to proximity.

Traversal through the Amiciya Mountains was no easy feat; many risks were inevitable along the way.

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