Taking in

Author: Conquer people with virtue

Taking in

As the eldest son of the Charles family and the future heir to the earldom, Charlie was not a political novice. When Allen said this, he understood.

Frankly speaking, there is indeed no monolith within the Dawn of Man Alliance. If given the chance, the Kingdom of Aslan would not mind bringing down the Og Empire. Moreover, it would not let go of any opportunity to weaken Og.

But everything needs to be considered at a cost, and the rewards brought by taking in the Charles family are obviously not proportional to the risks.

The Kingdom of Aslan is not willing, and other human kingdoms are even more afraid to break ground on the Og Empire.

"Then we have no choice but to go..." Mr. Charlie's voice was a little difficult. It's no wonder he was unwilling. This idea was really too crazy.

We actually tried to seek refuge with a golden dragon?

Moreover, having to deal with monsters like goblins and kobolds...

But the reality is just as Allen said, they have no other choice. They can't go to the orcs in the north, right?

Not to mention the centuries-old feud between humans and orcs, the warlord family like them and the orc tribe are even more stupid. It is impossible to go there just for the sake of the future development of the family.

If just to survive, Charlie and Allen could abandon their attendants and remain anonymous. But in this way, the Charles family would be completely gone.

"Well, I hope it's like what you said, Alan." Charlie said.

Allen was a confidant of his father, Earl Charles, and would never betray the Charles family. If his words could not be believed, Charlie would already be in the prison car heading to the Imperial Capital of Oger.

Compared with the image of the orcs, the golden dragon's image is much better in the perception of many creatures in Rohirrim.

It's just that the golden dragon is too powerful and mysterious. It's normal for ordinary humans to be involuntarily afraid when facing such a creature.

So there was finally no words all the way. The rest of the journey made everyone deeply tired. After leaving the Og Empire, the wilderness outside was not easy to walk.

As there were several hundred people in their party, it was impossible for them to walk on business roads to avoid unnecessary complications, so they could only take small roads.

However, relying on their smuggling activities with the Xilan Mountains for a period of time, they did have some hidden passages through which they could travel.

About three days later, Charlie and Allen finally approached their destination - the pass leading to the interior of the mountain.

When they got here, Allen began to ask everyone to stop and not to continue walking.

"There is Osfir's fortress and garrison in front of us. We can't just pass by, otherwise it will be regarded as an attack." Allen explained.

"Master, please wait here while I go to negotiate with them."

"Be careful!" Charlie was very worried. Although Golden Dragon had a good reputation, they were ultimately facing a group of "monsters".

"Don't worry, they are more civilized than you think."

Allen comforted his young master a few words, got off the carriage, and asked a few knights to go with him.

The lifeless escape these past few days was a test for everyone. Most of the normally majestic knights in Mezilo City were now disgraced and their momentum was sluggish.

Seeing all this, Allen could only sigh and could not ask for more. After all, it is already very difficult to dare to follow the Lord and betray the royal family. Most of the soldiers in Meziluo City are not willing to board the Charles family's ship, which seems to be about to be destroyed.

The sunken boat.

Fortunately, there is always a road ahead. After a series of changes, what happened next was finally not so unlucky.

Allen successfully met Officer Osfir who was stationed at the intersection fortress - this was a fierce hobgoblin captain.

"Dear Commander, we hope to be received by Theos, the great lord of Xilan Mountain." Allen stood under the city and tried his best to express his goodwill.

In fact, he was a little too cautious. Thanks to the smuggling trade between Osfill and the Charles family, these border guards actually knew that there was a family like Charles.

As long as they are confirmed to be the Charles family, such a request will not be rejected here.

After waiting for Allen to go to the city and show the trade permission given to them by Osfir, the hobgoblin officers had already believed most of it.

"I think I've seen him before, this human being." At this time, someone from the Goblin soldiers nearby said.

"I met him when he was stationed at the Twin Forts. At that time, he went to Osfield City with Chief Clay."

Osfill's troops stationed in various places did not always remain the same, but would be mobilized on a regular basis. As the soldiers identified them, the commander finally believed them.

"Okay, we will arrange for someone to take you to Osfir City, but the cavalry behind you will not be able to, at least not for the time being. If there is a lack of food, we will provide them with some." The hobgoblin said.

In fact, the secret sentry they placed outside had already discovered this group of people, and Allen's honest explanation was one of the reasons why he lowered his guard a little.

Of course, Allen was obedient. After thanking him, he immediately went back to report to Charlie. The two of them asked the knights to rest where they were, and they set off on the road to Osfir.

…

In this way, a few days passed, and after experiencing a similar situation to when Allen came, the two finally stood in front of Theos' office door.

"What are you doing standing there, why don't you go in quickly?" Robbie reminded.

It was a coincidence that these two people came just before the lord's parade, and after the parade, the lord would most likely choose to enter a deep sleep.

At that time, even if there is a big event, they will not be able to see the lord.

"Thank you, Lord Robbie, for passing the message." Allen said quickly.

He knew that the skinny goblin in front of him, who seemed to be only half his height, had a lot of power, probably much more than the Charles family.

Young Master Charlie on the other side was also very nervous. He had no idea at this time and relied entirely on Allen's arrangements. The reason for this came from the sights he had seen along the way.

He finally knew why Allen chose to come here. Although the Charles family was already a relatively familiar human being due to the family's trade with the Xilan Mountains, the fact was far beyond their imagination.

Only Allen, who has truly gone deep into the hinterland of the mountain, truly knows about Osfir's scaly claws.

Not to mention the vast farmland and the fortresses along the way, the city of Osfir alone was enough to shock him. It was a more majestic city than Metzro City, and it was still developing.

Taking a deep breath, Allen opened the door.

When you first see it, you see a very spacious space. At the deepest part of the room is an outrageously large table. Behind the table, there is a dragonborn with his head down, dealing with something.

Robbie also followed in and found a chair to sit down. As for Allen and Charlie, they did not have this treatment. Fortunately, they had already understood their status in their hearts and stood there honestly.

Theos is looking at tomorrow's parade route. This has been organized and planned by Robbie and others, so that the vast majority of the people in the territory can pay their respects to Theos as much as possible.

Compared to this matter, the audience of a run-down earl family is nothing more than a trivial matter.

After a long time, Theos put down the map in his hand.

"Oh, we meet again, human being." Theos has a very good memory. Basically, people he meets will not forget them even after a thousand years.

"I would like to pay my humble respects to the Lord of Xilan Mountain, the great Mr. Golden Dragon!" Charlie and Allen saluted together. This had been planned for a long time.

Although the person in front of him looks like a dragonborn, Allen knows that most metal dragons like to transform, which is not surprising.

"I have heard about what happened to you, and I feel sorry for you. After all, you are indeed a good partner." Theos tapped the table with his nails, seeming to be absent-minded.

Now that we are here, the details must have been revealed by Nohir during interrogation.

"Great Lord Xilan, we ask you again, hoping to get your protection."

"Oh, yes, yes." Theos nodded, which made Allen below feel happy.

Theos does not exclude humans from joining Osfir. He cares more about these people themselves than their race. If he is sincere, Theos has no reason to refuse.

Furthermore, if humans join in, the racial composition of Osfir can also be optimized. After all, each race has its own advantages.

"No matter what, the Og Empire can never extend its arms into the Xilan Mountains. I think you have already learned that Molten Hammer City now belongs to Osfir."

"If they dare to come, I think the final result will make them regret it. As for you..."

Theodore paused for a moment: "You must provide your own value to Osphier. I will give you three choices about this."

Alan and Charlie suddenly knew that the important point was coming.

"First, there is still a group of mountain giants entrenched in the southern part of the Xilan Mountains. In the near future, we will launch an attack on them. You can choose to join."

"Second, you give up the organizational form of the Charles family, so that we will arrange you into appropriate positions based on the situation of half of the people in the territory... Of course, you will have an inspection period."

"Third, you can continue to act as the Charles family, act as Osphir's spokesperson in the human world, and fight for Osphir's interests in the human world."

Three choices were placed in front of Alan and Charlie.

These three choices are essentially ways for these people to join Osfil.

If you choose the first option, the Charles family will become mercenaries, or servants, under Osfill. This is the most direct way to prove their worth, and it is also the most blunt.

But to be honest, this is not a good choice. Osfir currently does not lack their combat power, and the Charles family cannot withstand such a torment. The mountains are huge, and anyone with a little knowledge knows what kind of monster this is. Even in

After joining, they can slowly absorb power from the human kingdom.

Therefore, this plan was rejected by Allen at the first opportunity.

There is nothing much to say about the second option. This is the most practiced method in Osfir. The halflings in the south also follow this routine, that is, they join in the smallest unit (at most, a family unit), and after the inspection, they officially become

Lead the people.

The so-called inspection period is actually working for free, which is also normal - for the Rohirrim continent.

But the disadvantage of such a choice is that they, humans, will integrate in the most complete way. Psychologically, it is difficult for them to accept it.

"We choose the third one..."

After a little discussion, Alan and Charlie naturally chose the last plan - to become Osfir's agents in the human world.

From a certain perspective, this is a very promising choice.
To be continued...