Chapter 352 Gifts

Led by the soldier, Gervis and his party gradually moved towards the center of the camp, which was already full of tents.

As they came and went, armored soldiers and ragged serfs walked among themselves, making it look like a free market.

However, although this settlement looks disorganized on the outside, the camps of each small noble are actually well planned.

There were reserved aisles running in all directions in the station, large enough for two carriages to travel side by side, so when Gervis and his party crossed the street, it did not seem crowded at all.

When Gervis and others arrived at the center of the settlement, they found that it was even more lively here than the periphery, because there were actually four or five caravans doing business in the center of the settlement.

Although the original owner had some impression of this kind of operation, when he actually saw it with his own eyes, he couldn't help but sigh that the expedition in this world was really different.

The location of the caravan was like a small square, which was obviously reserved deliberately.

There are many simple tables, chairs and benches placed in this open space, and there are also a few counters on the side, just like the furnishings in a pub.

These caravans not only brought cheap beer and food, but also a large number of women engaged in the flesh trade.

If you want to drink, you can sit around at the tables and chairs in the open space, or drink alone at the bar. At this moment, hundreds of soldiers have gathered in this open-air tavern.

The women who were engaged in the sex trade were constantly walking around, flirting and provoking the rough soldiers, causing whistles.

After two glasses of beer, some soldiers could no longer control themselves after being teased. They took out a dozen copper coins and stuffed them into the women's chests, then hugged the pretty women and walked into the tent prepared by the caravan.

“Well, it really has a Western style!”

Finally, Gervis muttered to himself that this was consistent with the 'unruly' image of Western knights in the movies and TV shows of his previous life.

This kind of thing is very normal in this world. In fact, the existence of this phenomenon can reduce the tension of soldiers before the war and enhance their fighting spirit.

"Sir, do you think it's okay for your army to be stationed here?"

The soldier brought Gervis to an open space a hundred meters away from the small square. The areas near this open space had already been occupied by other lords. Apparently, this was a very popular location. After all, it was so close to the caravan, so it was definitely very convenient for the soldiers to relax and have fun.

“Yes, sure!”

Although Gervis was not planning to relax, he didn't have any objections. It was a bit noisy here, but it was just a one-night stay, so it wasn't a big deal.

Besides, if I don't go to the square to relax, I won't stop my subordinates from going to Gervis if they want to. After all, the war is coming, life and death are in the hands of fate, and no one can guarantee that they can come back safely. This can be regarded as giving them the last chance to relax.

When the team sets out again, Gervis will definitely not let his subordinates continue to waste their energy, as that will affect their combat effectiveness.

After saying that, Gervis gestured to Ik behind him, and Ik immediately took out 10 copper coins and placed them in the hand of the leading soldier.

"Thank you Lord Gervis for the reward!"

"Sir, I will take my leave first!"

The soldier took the 10 copper coins with gratitude, saluted respectfully to Gervis, and then left quickly.

Although corruption is strictly prohibited in this world, soldiers and civilians alike can accept the nobles' open rewards without any burden, because the nobles are noble and the rewards reflect their generosity and kindness.

"Ike, take them to set up the tent! I'm going to Rose Castle first! If you want to relax for a while, go find some fun on your own later. After today, you are not allowed to relax!"

"Remember! You have to take turns, and nothing in the carriage can be lost."

"Yes, sir!"

After Ik agreed, Gervis left the base with Alex and six other guards and headed towards Rose Castle.

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When Gervis arrived at Rose Castle, he quickly found Lina, who was currently arranging servants to load the goods in the vestibule.

The size of Alice's team this time is not comparable to that of small nobles like Gervis.

As an earl, he needs to mobilize his own troops, and the minimum number required by the conscription order is 1,500. It does not mean that he can use his vassals to pay off the debt.

After all, if such a loophole is left, and if there are some earls who are hypocritical, he will not send any soldiers and will simply let his vassals take the blame. There is a natural difference between the combat effectiveness of the army of small nobles and that of the army of big nobles.

"Sir, you are here!"

When Lina saw Gervis, she immediately came up to him respectfully and greeted him.

"Well, why do you prepare so many supplies? At least hundreds of trucks, right?"

Gervis asked as he looked at the densely packed carriages that filled the front hall.

"My lord, the Earl is going to send out a team of 2,000 people this time, so we need to prepare more supplies. These carriages only carry food, and there are more than 50 carriages of other supplies in Winterfell!"

Lina answered respectfully and then smiled.

"Lord Gervis, are you here to look for my lady? She is in the study, you can go up and find her directly!"

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"Okay, thanks Lina!"

It was rare to see the serious housekeeper Lina smile. Gervis discovered that as the goddess of Pat and others, Lina still had the capital to do so.

However, because Alice, the dazzling thorny rose, has always been the most eye-catching, Lina does not seem so eye-catching.

After learning Alice's exact location, Gervis went straight to the study on the third floor and knocked on the door. Soon, Alice's cold voice was heard from inside, like a clear spring in the mountains, clean and clear.

"Grevith, why are you here?"

Alice was still sitting at her desk handling government affairs. When she saw that the person coming was Gervis, her eyes flickered, and there was a slight and undetectable emotional fluctuation on her cold face.

"Just arrived at Winterfell, and I have a gift for you!"

This time, Gervis came to ask Alice for the archived records of the Jones family's vassalage. Gervis had always kept the matter of the original owner of the stone house on the Golden Island in mind, and this time he happened to have the time to investigate.

Of course, Gervis is not a straight man, so he certainly can't say such things directly.

After saying that, Gervis took out a silver-white metal cylinder from his sleeve and handed it to Alice.

When Alice heard that Gervis was going to give her a gift, her expression changed again. She did not refuse, but took it from Gervis and began to look at it carefully.

This cylinder is made of a mixture of metal and wood, with a layer of fine wood covering the outside of the metal cylinder, which is very comfortable to hold.

In addition, there is a beautiful rose pattern on the surface of the cylinder, which is obviously specially prepared for her. Alice couldn't help but raise her sapphire eyes and asked Gervis curiously.

"What is this? Is it forged from Mithril?"

"Let's go to the balcony and I'll tell you what this is!"

Gervis smiled mysteriously, and then, regardless of whether Alice agreed or not, he opened the door of the study and waited for Alice to get up.

Alice looked at Gervis with a strange expression, but did not refuse. She stood up from the soft chair with her pretty body and walked out of the study with graceful steps.

"This cylinder can be pulled out. Alice, learn how to do it like me!"

Coming to the balcony, Gervis took out his monocular telescope and demonstrated it to Alice.

(End of this chapter)