Autumn is gradually passing away and winter is quietly approaching.

As winter was about to arrive, the hot Pompeii gradually became cooler.

To the north of the endless forest, to the south of Pompeii, large tracts of farmland have been developed, dotted with villages from time to time, and in the north, stands a city.

The circular city wall was built very tall and thick, with an arrow tower standing at every section of the wall, silently announcing that this was a defensive fortress.

The two clay golems on both sides of the four city gates add infinite persuasiveness to the defense of this military fortress.

This is the Pompeii family's declaration to the whole world that we have the power to defend our territory.

At this time, many visitors came to Pompeii.

David is one of them.

David is a resident of Sparta, the main city of Marquis Parker. Among the recent visitors, the largest number of people are from Marquis Parker's territory.

There is no way. The Marquis of Parker, nicknamed "The Executioner", is gradually losing the credibility and prestige of a lord.

First, the peasants lost their land and were forced to flee the Marquisate of Parker.

Then came the middle class, and some left the territory.

Most of the people who come to Pompeii are attracted by the low housing prices and the many job openings advertised by Pompeii.

David came here for the low housing prices. He planned to sell his house in Sparta and buy a small house in the countryside to live in.

Anyway, in David's opinion, a house is just a place to live.

By selling the house in Sparta, where the housing prices are relatively high, and buying a house in the countryside where the housing prices are relatively low, the money freed up can make your life more affluent.

This is a good thing.

Of course, the most important thing is that David also felt that Marquis Parker was really terrible. Living under this Marquis, his days became increasingly depressing, and David couldn't stand that atmosphere.

As for work, David was not afraid.

He was a chef who ran a small restaurant in the civilian area of ​​Sparta. In David's opinion, since the Pompeii family was going to build a new city, it would be easy to open a small restaurant.

However, David still had doubts. The most important thing was whether the Pompeii family was really as powerful as people said outside, and whether they could guarantee the safety of the city.

So David came here to investigate rather than to settle down. David came with several friends who, like David, had the intention of living in Pompeii.

The group came in a flatbed carriage, and the drivers were also from the same group, so they even saved on the fare.

"This road is well maintained. It's big and flat." David wrapped his clothes around him. Because his family was not well off, his clothes were a little thin in winter, but David was used to it and could bear it.

He looked curiously at the deep forest road outside the cart and praised.

"I heard that the roads in Pompeii are all large and smooth. The acting lord, the next generation of Pompeii knights, is known as the "Merciful One". Not only is he very kind to his subjects, he also pays special attention to road and city repairs. The roads must be maintained, for example, you can't just poop on the road."

one of David's friends replied.

"It's a good rule that you can't poop anywhere. When I'm on the road, I usually feel sick when I see human and animal feces on the roadside. It's even more disgusting in the summer, with flies and mosquitoes flying around."

David's eyes lit up.

As a chef, David likes cleanliness more than most people. He liked this rule as soon as he heard it.

"These are actually not important. What's important is the city's defense. This is an endless forest filled with monsters and even giant dragons. It's a scary place."

Another friend said.

"That's true." David nodded. This was the most troubling issue for everyone and also the significance of this journey.

After walking along the deep forest road, the group finally arrived at Pompeii Territory. What they saw was a large field of farmland, which was bare and without any crops due to the season.

A towering city can be seen in the distance.

Seeing the towering city in the distance, the group gradually became excited and full of anticipation. But when they arrived at the bottom of the city gate, they fell into a daze.

There were two huge clay golems, wearing iron armor and holding iron swords, standing majestically on the left and right sides of the city gate.

"My God, how much did it cost to make these two statues?"

One of David's friends exclaimed.

"I'm ignorant. I think this thing may not be an ordinary statue, but a creation of a wizard." Another friend of David is knowledgeable.

"A wizard's creation?" David and his group looked familiar.

"You are right. These two golems are indeed wizard creations, called 'Clay Golems'. They are the spoils of war obtained by the Lord after he wiped out the Autumn Wind Bandits. As long as they are driven by wizards, their power can exceed that of junior knights and can effectively resist monsters."

There was a team of guards standing on both sides of the city gate. One of the guards said in a tone full of pride.

"A golem with power beyond that of a primary knight?" David swallowed. If he was shocked just now, now there was a hint of fear in the shock.

I always feel like these two golems will draw their swords at any time.

horrible.

But it feels so reassuring.

Magical creation.

"Mr. Guard, we would like to know about the housing prices in Pompeii. What should we do?" David got off the carriage and asked the guard respectfully.

"Go straight from here and you will see the Pompeii Castle. There is a town hall next to the castle. You can go to the town hall to inquire about the situation."

The guard pointed out.

In fact, this guard was specially selected. He has a kind face and is eloquent. He is specifically responsible for dealing with such situations.

Because the number of visitors to Pompeii has been increasing recently, Luther made this preparation.

After receiving instructions from the guards, David and his party entered the city. The first thing they saw was the military facilities on the right.

There are row houses, playgrounds and other facilities. You can also see many armed guards. The guards are currently in training. David and his team don't understand military affairs, but their intuition tells them that these guards are training very hard.

There are huge city walls and tall clay golems. After entering the city, there are a large number of guards in training.

David and his team's investigation had just begun, but they already had a tendency in their minds.

What a new city! It gave them a sense of security.

When David and his party arrived at the city hall, they were received by enthusiastic officials who told them in detail about the current housing prices in Pompeii.

This made David and his group flattered again.

They were people from Sparta. The Marquis of Puck was just like the officials under him. Not only were they greedy and cruel, but they were also rude and unreasonable to civilians.

Now that they came to Pompeii, they felt the officials' attitude was warm and hospitable.

"This city is worthy of being ruled by the Lord Pompey, who is known as the benevolent man. The officials are so kind. It is safe and reliable, and the officials are also very friendly. I think this is an ideal living environment." David thought happily in his heart.

(End of this chapter)