"cannon fodder?"
One of the guards frowned, his gaze falling on Xiao Linlin, his eyes carrying a clear warning.
Xiao Linlin shrank her neck and quickly shut her mouth.
She's just a talkative and mischievous little girl... The guard withdrew his gaze with satisfaction, but soon he realized someone was watching him.
When he looked up again, he was taken aback.
It was the man who was reading; he had looked up at some point and was staring straight at him.
Those black pupils held no emotion, only a faint reflection of his current appearance... like a black abyss, slowly devouring his soul.
The guard couldn't help but shiver and reflexively avoided eye contact.
When he realized he shouldn't have been so timid and looked again, he found the little girl tugging at the man's sleeve and whispering something, but the man no longer looked at him.
"Is it my imagination?"
The guard murmured to himself, but before he could resolve his doubts, the captain of the guard had already walked out of the building with a smile on his face.
"Welcome, everyone! A great victory guides each and every one of you!"
"The lord cordially invites you all to come in quickly, for you are about to meet the most distinguished man in Blackrock Town."
The captain of the guards' gaze swept over each person in the group, his smile carrying an undeniable air of authority, as if anyone who dared to leave would be arrested on some inexplicable charge.
Even if they have elves, so what? Elves are an extremely rare commodity.
As for encountering resistance?
The captain of the guards was not worried at all. As long as they were still within the territory of the empire, no one could easily defy the power of the nobles, not even the most powerful adventurers.
Even if we assume that Blackrock Town is poor and backward, it doesn't mean it has no strength.
The captain of the guards was confident in handling any unexpected event, and even after realizing that these four people were unusual, he still dared to express a faint sense of coercion.
Xiao Linlin was the first to realize this. She gently tugged at Raja Zhengyi's sleeve, signaling him to come forward and communicate.
"Great, it's our honor!"
Jia Zhengyi was very perceptive. He approached with a smile and secretly handed over a few magic cores.
Surprisingly, the captain of the guards pushed the bribe back, looking at Jia Zhengyi with a meaningful smile, showing that he had not accepted the bribe.
Good heavens!
This shocked Jia Zhengyi, and he realized that these guards were no ordinary people; they were definitely the lord's confidants and could not be easily bribed.
Everyone remained silent. The current situation of the game was still unclear, so they followed the captain of the guards into the building with a wait-and-see attitude.
From the outside, the building was just exceptionally large, but once inside, one was struck by its completely different interior. Everywhere shimmered with magical light, and there were murals that looked incredibly valuable at first glance, with the heads and horns of various magical beasts hanging on both sides.
Under the bright glow of the magic candles, the soft carpet beneath our feet was tinged with a faint crimson hue, and even with shoes on, it felt surprisingly springy.
"The pelts of high-level magical beasts, and many magical artifacts."
Lyanna suddenly spoke up, reminding Xiao Linlin and Su Lin that the extravagance throughout the building was a symbol of power.
"As expected of an elf, their knowledge is vast and admirable."
The captain of the guard chuckled and proudly introduced the items to the group: "The blankets under your feet are discarded items from the Duke's mansion, and these magical artifacts are also... Oh, I forgot to tell you, our lord is the Lion Queen of this empire."
"The Lion Queen?"
Xiao Linlin blinked and asked innocently, "Big brother, what is that?"
"Little girl, didn't your family tell you these things?"
The captain of the guards was somewhat surprised, but still explained with a smile: "In the Mosan Magic Empire, there are three great and glorious surnames: Monclair, Harrington, and Thorne! Our lord comes from the great Thorne Magic Family and is the son of the Lion Duke!"
"Wow, the lord is amazing!"
Xiao Linlin exclaimed in surprise, her little face full of admiration, but she was thinking to herself.
Born into a magical family of dukes, yet he becomes a lord in a remote town.
Blackstone Town doesn't look like a place with much wealth or profit.
Yes, this is a lord NPC with a story.
Using her child identity, Xiao Linlin took the initiative to communicate with the captain of the guards, subtly inquiring about the lord and Blackrock Town.
The captain of the guards wasn't too wary and answered some of Xiao Linlin's questions. However, when Xiao Linlin inadvertently asked some sensitive questions, the captain of the guards reflexively changed the subject.
"This is a well-trained soldier. He may not be the strongest, but he is absolutely loyal and has a subconscious awareness of preventing leaks."
Xiao Linlin quickly made a judgment, but before she could ask for more information, the captain of the guards had already led them to a gate.
The lord's mansion has many floors. They are currently at the end of the right corridor on the third floor, standing in front of a dark red wooden door. A small, exquisitely beautiful magic wand hangs on the door.
"My lord, the adventurers have arrived."
The captain of the guards respectfully reported to the wooden door with his hand on his chest. Soon, a steady voice came from inside the door: "It is an honor to see new warriors serving the Empire. I bless you in the name of Thorne and grant you the right to form an army in the name of the Lord of Blackrock Town."
"Go recruit your warriors, unite more forces, and await new opportunities."
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