Xerxes is one of the largest countries in the southern continent, and it is also the most culturally and economically developed country on this continent.
Throughout history, there was a time when Kserk conquered four wars...
However, as its position became more and more stable and surrounding countries began to work together, such incidents became less common.
However, many still believe that Xerxes missed the best opportunity to expand their territory. Since the frequent establishment of diplomatic relations between the North and South continents, battles on the sea have gradually replaced those on land...
There is no way. The coastline of Keselk is too long. It connects almost half of the Adak region and even has merchant ship trade with the countries in the Zambutal region. It is conceivable that such a long coastline will consume military power during wartime. It is not easy to just guard this side, let alone take care of those countries inland.
It’s such a waste of experience!
Therefore, in the past two hundred years, Rixalke has been much more peaceful and has spent more time developing the domestic economy.
A scholar once estimated that the situation in the country of Xerxes has led to more alchemists than anywhere else, because people with wizarding talent are difficult to find, but alchemy can be learned with hard study.
Even if they may not be strong in the end, at least they have one more ability than ordinary soldiers!!
Of course, there is another way of saying it...
Once war comes, powerful industry can be instantly transformed into military power. Even if wizards possess strange spells, only powerful artillery can suppress the entire war situation.
Either statement emphasizes the importance of the alchemists of Xerxes and the fundamental strength of this nation.
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Lingnan Town, not far from Lewis City.
As a wealthy town on the way to the imperial capital, it is close to the port city of Lewis and is destined to become an important hub connecting the inland and surrounding towns.
Adventurers and mercenary groups often gather in places like this to prepare...
And it is still the same today.
"Well, did you find out?"
Several people gathered together in the inn in the town where the adventurer mercenary group often stayed.
A young man just walked in through the door...
"I've heard that Mr. Ockham will be sent to the imperial capital the day after tomorrow."
"Is it reliable?"
There were a total of 7 people in the room, and except for the one who just walked in from the door, the rest were waiting for his return.
"That's right. I got it from the man in charge of the workshop at the alchemist headquarters. He likes gambling and owes a lot of money in the city. I used a little trick to get this information." said the young man.
The other six people were four men and two women.
One of the men, wearing a stand-up collar trench coat and a triangular hat, was in the center...
"Then it seems that this news is true. How do you think they will get here?"
"It would take too long for a steam train to reach the imperial capital. A convoy should be the fastest. And since we have to carry so many people, we definitely won't take the train..." The speaker was a woman standing next to him.
She wore a bright red cape with a hood, a leather corset around her waist, a white shirt with a skirt, and leather leggings and boots. The most special thing about her leather gloves was that they were embroidered with pale pink rose petals...
"Indeed, the road to the Imperial Capital leads to a higher place. And according to the custom of the State Alchemists, they certainly wouldn't go through crowded places like that."
"So what's our next step in rescuing Mr. Arkham?" the lady asked.
"Let me think..."
The man in the center was silent.
"We don't have time to think about it, Captain Saroyan." Someone reminded him.
"I understand, but after all, the opponent is Ke Daoer. He is too powerful, so we have to be careful!"
Saroyan is the captain of the team and is responsible for everyone's life and safety.
"Can……"
"Don't worry, we will find a good opportunity. Before that, we need to observe the other party's situation before making any plans. From today on, you will call me captain... We are a mercenary group that has completed its mission and is returning to the imperial capital. We will follow behind their team. No matter what, don't let Ke Daoer notice anything wrong. I heard that his two disciples, the eldest daughter of the Christian family and a top student who graduated from the imperial capital, are very capable. You must be fully prepared."
"yes."
A group of people answered.
"We only have two days... Go prepare on your own and gather together the day after tomorrow morning."
Saroyan watched his team members leave and he also needed to make some preparations...
After packing up all the clothes, those that were not needed might be burned. When rummaging through the cabinet, a duck-billed pointed-horn mask fell out. The mask also had some mechanical gear tools, goggles and other things on it.
"I guess these things need to be dealt with."
Saroyan picked up the duckbill mask and held it in his palm...
The halo of the alchemy array flashed, and a compressed silver bird appeared in the palm of his hand. The mask was originally made of silver, but now it was refined into a pure silver magic bird... fully wound.
Stand at the window and let go.
“Go!!”
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The team escorting Ockham set out on the third day.
In the absence of Kodal, Sean followed Rorschach and Rachel on the road to the imperial capital.
When setting off, Sean paid special attention to the eyes around him and checked every person he could see... and found that there was no sign of Kodor among them.
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