Heimarian Odyssey

“Hey, old Locke, why are you in such a hurry to go home?” A loud voice came from a long distance away, speaking from a small steward of the caravan, “Come on, have a drink with me today!” The steward rode Ma, came over bumpingly.

Old Locke knew him. His name was Bruce. This was a small steward who followed the caravan. It was different from the steward of Baron who managed the caravan and the steward of other Great Family who participated in the caravan. There are many such small stewards in the caravan. They are all the chores that call and Xiaolou do. Asking him to be in charge is to flatter him. This kind of small manager does not have much real power, but the managers in the caravan don’t take care of some small businesses that buy and sell. Because, since you can mix in the caravan as a small steward, everyone has one or two backstages, or this Captain’s cousin, or the businessman’s nephew, the stewards can take care of 2% of their own acre of land. .

Bruce’s backstage is certainly not a small role. His Uncle is the fat steward Henry who helped Locke put Xia into the barracks and agreed to help Locke build a shield. The real steward of the caravan like Henry, of course, will not go back to the caravan to go back to Cardoj. At present, when the war is reaping the fruits of victory, time is money. The caravan led by Henry is venting the goods in Peters. After that, he immediately followed most of the caravans back to the front line. Although the front line is still chaotic, there are still wars in many places, but there is gold everywhere.

As for Bruce’s minor tasks, he was sent back to his hometown by Henry. Although he could stay away from the war and even go home to meet his relatives, businessmen in the army, like soldiers, have their heads on their belts. Those who make money have already put their life and death out of the picture. Thaler is their lifelong goal. If they can continue to stay on the front line and make a fortune, the ghost is willing to come back. But after all, they are the real ones. He is just a working brother. I can only listen to this Uncle’s words and return home obediently.

Although Bruce is young and has a low position, he has a good vision and good communication. The people in the caravan can talk about large and small people, and because he is sent back to his hometown by Uncle all the year round, he has a relationship with Small in various villages and towns. Captain’s relatives are familiar with each other. Locke was promoted to Small Captain last year, and he was the native of Locke who was notified by this guy.

Old Locke looked at the man who brought good news to their family last year. Old Locke said flatly with a smile “It’s Mr. Bruce, I came back early this time.”

Since it had to be early, Mine Town is the most remote town led by Cardoj, and it is mountainous and rocky, and the roads are difficult and dangerous. Under normal circumstances, it is the last stop of the caravan. This time, Mine Town is ranked second and second in the caravan’s itinerary. The castle of only to Baron Cardoj, as for the reason, is in sight.

Bruce used to face Small Captain’s relatives, but he can still pretend, because Small Captain is also a Captain, but he is better than ordinary soldiers. After a bad battle, there will always be dead or missing Small Captain, and his The little steward in the transport team is not a little bit worse. Although he is equal to Small Captain, he also has the capital of pride. But it can’t work now. Standing in front of him is a Captain’s parents and elder sister. He must maintain sufficient respect. If any gossip is spread, it reaches the ears of Lord Locke, and nothing else. His Uncle alone can’t get around him.

“Locke uncle, you laughed. How can I be called an adult? I have good news for you this time!” Bruce said with a smile.

“Oh? What good news?” Old Locke, Tia and Leah all looked at Bruce curiously. In their hearts, the safety of Little Locke is the best news.

Bruce raised his brows upwards and said proudly, “Your son, Lord Locke, was promoted to Captain by Baron last month!”

“Middle Captain?!” It was not the old Locke 3 who spoke, but the townspeople of Mine Town who heard the caravan arriving around one after another. “That’s just Level 1 with the mayor!” Someone said in surprise, with a voice in his mouth. The sour taste of envy that cannot be removed.

“Of course.” Bruce said with a smile.

Old Locke was already shocked by what Bruce said, so staying there didn’t know what to say. Tia is not much better. She doesn’t care about how old Locke is, but she is already satisfied knowing that her son is safe. Coupled with Locke’s promotion, she is happy and gratified. She only feels that she had a good birth. son. Leah was much calmer, but her eyes also showed a different color, and she couldn’t find Bei by the side of Bruce.

In the end, the mayor came forward, “Disperse, spread out, and let the caravan enter the town.” One after another, people from the town blocked this narrow road, and the caravan got stuck there. No way. Although the town elder Billy drank a lot last night, he is also a well-established character in the wine shop. He woke up early today, just in time to hear the caravan coming back, so he hurriedly dressed and walked to the town to meet him.

Old Billy also just heard what Bruce said, the kid from the old Locke family was promoted to Captain by Baron? I’m afraid it wasn’t because I didn’t wake up, old Billy patted his fat face. After waking up, I realized that this was a fact and accepted it happily. If he heard the news more than 20 years ago, he might be jealous, or not content with a Little Brat who is a whole generation younger than himself. Billy, who is at his level, but who is already 40 years old, is half-cut. People who have lost the soil have already seen through the world, and some are just the pride of the same town.

But he is not proud. As far as he knows, there are only 4 squadrons in Baron’s army, which correspond exactly to the 4 towns under Baron’s rule. Each town has 2 Captains, both for balance and for convenient management. Now the small Locke He was also promoted to Middle Captain. If the other 2 Captains are all right, it means that their town has 3 Middle Captains. If this is to be said, his old Billy’s face is also better than the other 3 towns who are also the mayor. Much older.

But to be on the safe side, old Billy quietly pulled Bruce when he saw the townsfolk surrounding the old Locke’s family with greetings and greetings, “Little Bruce, tell me, Yoshk and Carl have nothing wrong, right? “

Bruce smiled and said to old Billy, “Billy Uncle, Uncle Yoshk and Karl Uncle are in good health, and they want you to keep them a good drink, and when the war is over, they will find you to drink.”

When old Billy heard this, he relaxed, and smiled and said to Bruce, “Tell them, my old Billy saved them a batch of wine every year. It has been 4 years. When they come back, I will invite the whole town out. The young men have no problem drinking!”

Bruce said with a smile “That’s good, when the time comes, I and Uncle will also come to make a drink.” Bruce and his Uncle Henry are not from Mine Town, they are the merchant family in Baron Castle, that is, the city people .

“No problem!” Old Billy waved his hand.

It’s a dark night in Mine Town. Although today’s night is not as lively as yesterday, for some people, this night is even more beautiful.

For example, the old Locke family. Locke can survive the dangerous frontline. For the old Locke family, it is a hope that they dare not expect. When he heard that the young Locke was promoted to Small Captain, the old Locke was happy that he did not sleep all night. Ya even talked about her little Locke for a week, and Leah was extremely proud of her younger brother.

Now Locke has been promoted to Captain again. Isn’t this the level 1 with the mayor? Locke’s family is a commoner for 3 generations. When did the old Locke come out with such a great character, what the old Locke thought at this time was to go home and go to the father, his grandfather, and all the relatives who passed away on the mountainside. The good news.

It’s a pity that Old Locke was disappointed. The small businessmen and rich people in the town entangled Old Locke. Some were flattering, some were flattering, and some even proposed marriage. Not only did they introduce their daughters to Locke, but also a few took their own The young, talented people in the family brought it over and gave the old Locke and his wife a long eye. This was for Leah.

It’s ridiculous that there are no young, talented people in the town now, who have the ability to go to war. What is left is either the old, the weak, the sick or the wine skin and rice bag. With one or two money from the parents, they escaped Baron. Although the old Locke and Tia were only ordinary commoners, they didn’t understand everything. Although they had expected their daughters and sons to join the wealthy house, it’s different now. The young Locke is so good now, they So he will not easily decide the marriage of his son and daughter.

Not only Locke’s family is busy, but the mayor is also busy. There are only a few powerful and powerful in the town. If you have to subdivide, it is the mayor and the guard Captain, the clerk is at the highest level; sheriff, tax officer People with small official positions are at the second level; the rich and businessmen are at the third level; the civilians are at the fourth level. Now Locke is promoted to the middle Captain on the front line. In the future, when the war is over, he will at least be a garrison Captain when he comes back. It is even more likely that he will join Baron’s private army and hold a high position, so as to lead his relatives into Baron’s castle. Therefore, the mayor needs to make some preparations at this time, such as convening tax officials, sheriffs, etc. to discuss the preferential policies of the Locke family, or collecting less taxes, or sending one or two idlers to help the Locke family with farming. It’s a trivial matter, but these things move people’s hearts the most. It is not unreasonable that the mayor’s position will be re-elected for 2 generations in a family.

The excitement of Mine Town for two consecutive nights seems to have brought back the popularity that has been lacking in the past few years. Everyone in the town hopes that their husband, son or brother will be able to live on the front line like Locke. And I can still be promoted by Baron. Perhaps these are the few nights in the past few years when most residents of Mine Town are full of hope.

Locke wielded his whip and drove the horse he named Bru under him. Soldiers marched neatly around him. The flags were flying. The next stop was Beemore City, which was already past Locke’s departure from Wallier City. For 3 days, during this period, they had been traveling around the Bering mountain range, in order to arrive at Bemore City on time with the rest of the troops, without stopping.