Chapter 23 Modo! Modo!
Falling Leaf City, Onyx River.
Sauron stood on the deck and stared at the distance, turned his head to look at the scarred face behind him, and slowly said, "What is the movement of the orc?"
Scarface leaned over and said, "Your Excellency, they are all very honest recently."
Sauron nodded and said in a deep voice: "Let the scouts watch the movements of the orcs, and send them to me immediately if there is any special situation."
"Yes." Scarface retreated.
The orc army failed twice in a row, and Eugene's actions became cautious.
The first time he was summoned by Sauron's incarnation in Luoye City, he forced Eugene to retreat and regroup. That night when he attacked Sauron, Eugene returned to lose money again. The two consecutive defeats were very serious for the Orcs, and they were probably much lower. The orcs had no movement recently, and they were afraid that they would be seriously injured again. If they were defeated three times in a row, they would probably not be able to withstand the morale of the Iron Blood Legion.
Eugene needs a victory to inspire the warriors, but Sauron won't give it that chance!
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Orcs occupy land, onyx river bank.
Teams of orc laborers are working hard. With the shouts of supervisors, they cut down the trees in the forest one by one, and then transported the logs back. Near the camp of the orc army, it is already busy. Many orcs are busy working, and the outline of the foundation has been established nearby. Relying on their natural strength advantages, the orcs are working very efficiently. In just half a day, a rough orc fortress profile appears.
But this is just the beginning. Judging from the laid foundation, the fortress is much larger!
Falling Leaf City.
The chamber was filled with solemnity, and many nobles were talking, and one of them said, "What? The orcs built a fortress across the river? What are they going to do?"
Everyone present was worried.
If the orcs really built a large military fortress across the river, it would be difficult for them to recover lost land in the future.
Even if reinforcements arrive, the situation can be turned into an enemy defending and attacking us. However, with a half-elf army to attack the military fortress established by the orcs, you can think about it and know how terrible casualties it will cost to take. Such a fortress is built with a spit and a nail, and the shaman is also a spellcaster. Although the orcs’ craftsmanship of building the fortress is not good-looking, its durability will definitely not be worse than that of other races. When this fortress is really established, it is against the Luoye City.
"This may be a good thing."
The old man sitting on the right glanced at the others. His territory was near Luoye City. Even if the land on the other side of the river was recovered, he would not get much benefit. So he calmed down and said: "If this happens, the orcs should not launch an attack in a short time."
"We can hold on until the reinforcements of the Earth Walker arrive!"
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The orcs finally learned their lesson.
Sauron was severely injured twice in a row. Eugene originally planned to defeat the half-elves in one go. Now, establishing a military fortress across the river to fight against Luoye City is undoubtedly the most wisest behavior at present. On the one hand, it can consolidate the results of the rear, and on the other hand, it can also move forward and retreat freely. Anyway, Sauron does not think that the current Luoye City has the ability to attack the half-orc military fortress, and the casualties that need to be paid are unbearable.
"Eugene is planning to advance step by step!"
Sauron looked at the river in the distance and whispered: "If the military fortress is really established, it is impossible for the half-elf to recover the lost land without fighting for decades."
"pity."
"Eugene did not count on the Saint Catastrophe. For some existences, the fortress is similar to paper-patterned!"
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Overseas archipelago. Port Modo.
A towering lighthouse appeared in front of him. The excited voices of the sailors alarmed George. Relying on his own abilities, he became a group with the fleet guards in just a few days, so he soon knew that Modo City was coming.
The gentle sea breeze blows in front of you.
Flocks of seabirds can be seen in the distance. Under the blue sky, flying fish appear on the sea from time to time.
Everything in front of him was so novel and shocking for George, who had lived in the inland area since childhood, that he felt a wider world. He even had a little longer longing for life on the sea. Compared to the past when he was confined to a town, it was amazing to go to Luoye City. Everything he saw on the sea completely overturned his understanding. For the first time, he knew that the world was so big. There were so many things he had never thought about.
The common people in this world have a very small vision.
There were many people like George, and soon others came to the deck and looked ahead with amazement.
The figure of Modo City appeared.
It was a huge natural port, and after construction, it expanded in size. You can see white sails in the distance. A large number of ships docked near the port. Before you get close, you can hear the shouts of workers from the dock. They were busy carrying cargo, and from time to time a boat set sail. George felt the prosperity and prosperity here at the first sight, and everything in front of him was a scene he had never seen in the fallen city.
Even there is no such prosperous trade in the entire inland area!
Trade is wealth, trade is vitality, the prosperity of Baima City emerges because of trade, and the decline of Baima City is because of trade.
“It’ll be here soon.”
After this period of contact, the captain of the guard has become quite familiar with George. He glanced at the young man around him and smiled: "When you arrive at the dock, someone will arrange for you."
George smiled and nodded, reached out and touched his pocket, which contained some money.
The other party took good care of them along the way, so George planned to invite the other party to a tavern after arriving in Luoye City. He is not sure how the church will place him and others, but if he can have a good relationship with this person, he may be able to become a caravan guard, and he is still a little confident in his skills.
However, the captain of the guard smiled and politely refused, and slowly said, "After sending you to the port, we will leave immediately."
"This time many chambers of commerce are moving."
"I heard that there was a fleet from Arendale. They were already planning to return with cargo. As soon as they heard the order of the Lord Sauron, they unloaded the goods in the bay of the shipwreck without saying a word, and then the empty ship ran to Nusha Island. If you send you a trip, the profit of the Chamber of Commerce will increase by at least 20% or 30% per year, and the rewards we receive will be greater or less."
"So, the fleet will not stay here, and will return to Nusha Island today."
A one-year "tax" exemption.
This matter is quite attractive to the Chamber of Commerce. Under Sauron's control, all routes are controlled. The Chamber of Commerce needs to pay a lot of protection fees when it comes to exchanges. If it is exempted for a year, the profit will suddenly increase by a large margin. Otherwise, it would not have attracted so many people. If it weren't for the fact that there were only shipwreck bays, the City of Wealth, and the Chamber of Commerce in Port Terrao could have come here, I'm afraid that the fleets from other places would have wanted to come over and make some money. This honor's favor was familiar and he also got the actual benefits.
Why not do such a good thing?
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Modo Port.
Large ships docked near the port, and there was a constant stream of people everywhere.
"Sister, please slow down!"
George walked down the deck with the young woman holding the baby, and soon a serious law enforcement team came to escort them. Their destination was not the port, but the city of Modo in front. Many people looked around curiously. The port gave them the first look, not how lively and prosperous it was. It was quite clean and tidy. Compared with the city they remembered, it was too clean and tidy. There was no garbage on the ground, and there was no obvious foul smell of crowded people.
There is only the faint fishy smell of the sea in the air.
"Sister, look! It's a temple! It's so majestic! It's so magnificent!"
The most eye-catching buildings in Modo Port are undoubtedly the Temple of Wealth and the Temple of the Ocean. These two churches seem to have begun to get angry recently. The Temple of Wealth is decorated with golden light, and the walls outside are painted with gold paint. To the extent of the rich, the Temple of the Wealth is very advantageous. However, the Temple of the Ocean also has its own advantages. That is, there are many treasures at the bottom of the sea, and it is very simple to get some night pearl corals. During this period, both temples have been fighting openly and secretly to overwhelm each other. The battle against believers is also quite fierce.
Passing through the harbor is a flat stone paving road.
There were many people watching this group of refugees traveling a long distance. The characteristics of the half-elves were quite obvious, but no one disturbed them. They just watched with curiosity on their faces.
In the ranks responsible for escorting them, George saw the legendary evil drow elves.
Or it should be said to be a semi-drow elves.
These evil beings in legends have a cold expression and are simply ignorant of others. They are just strictly and even harsh in performing their own tasks, and they hardly talk to others except for commands. I don’t know if it’s his own illusion, but George saw a hint of panic in the eyes of these drow warriors, but it was not that kind of fear, but a hidden panic. This hidden emotion made them very serious and harsh, and meticulously executed their orders, as if they were worried that they would be replaced.
Modo City finally appeared in front of you.
You can see the cultivated land in the distance, and there are green crops in the fields. This vibrant scene makes them unable to help but have better hope for the future.
but!
There was a sudden panic in front of him, and there were also the horrifying cry and crying of women, girls and children. George instantly pressed his hand on the hilt of the sword, and he was ready for battle.
"roar!"
The dull dragon roar echoed in everyone's ears.
On the walls of Modo City, a huge figure appeared. Its cold pupils glanced at these tiny humans, and then suddenly slammed the dragon wings into the air!
The bipedal pterodactyl, which had spread its wings for nearly ten meters, hovered around their heads and then flew towards the direction of the sea.
George's legs trembled slightly.
The scene just now not only scared him, but many people around him also cried a lot. Compared with the huge bipedal pterodactyl in front of him, the orc's wolf is just like a puppy.
The guards did not change anything, and they seemed to be very familiar with this bipedal pterodactyl.
The team was soon relieved.
They entered Modo City from the south gate. George couldn't help but turn his head and glance at the direction where the two-legged winged dragon flew away. He was excited for a moment and murmured, "Is this Modo City?"
Chapter completed!