Essex is almost here, along with Nan's wandering friends.

When it was approaching dusk, thick clouds were like fire, and the golden-red sunset and the twin moons were shining in the sky, while waiting for Essex and the others to come back, Ryan first used teleportation magic to come to the forest, and in Manchi

Beside the lake where pink lotus blossoms were blooming, and on the verdant grassland, he saw a forest paradise woven with thorns, vines, and flowers of various colors.

The previous slides and swings gave the fairies inspiration. They used dark green vines and sharp thorns as the main body to interweave extremely high and winding slides and tunnels. The branches of the thorns were casual and free, and they got into the open space.

In the forest, there are countless wild and branching roads.

The shrunken Alanid, together with the cubs and the flower fairies, sat in rows on the huge multi-layered colorful petals. They even used vines to connect the petals together.

The wind swing with vines tied to the petals, constantly turning and drifting through the forest and rotating 360° in the wind blown by the wind fairy, is particularly fun and exciting.

Seeing that the Flower Fairy and Alanid were having fun, Ryan turned around and disappeared into the forest. His mental power turned into his hands. Ryan collected some unconscious mushrooms on the tree that had fallen off the fluorescent mushrooms, and then

A bonfire was built in a clearing in the forest.

When he saw Cecil leaving the petals, Ryan thought that Atwood should have arrived.

Because he was going to talk to the group of wanderers later, Ryan decided to prepare dinner for the goblins and cubs first. The aroma of barbecued meat, grilled sea fish, grilled mushrooms, and roasted tree fruits would be blown by the wind to the forest for fun.

On the other side of the field, the wind fairy who smelled the smell first clapped her palms, and then the wind stopped.

The huge petals stopped on the smooth vine slide, and the fairies and cubs looked into the depths of the forest at the same time.

The sunflower fairy who was sitting with Tian Mianniao turned his head and said, "Yes, yes, it's here, and I smell a delicious smell!"

Alanid then raised his head and moaned, "I smell it too, it's the smell of meat!"

So delicious!

The two-headed violent flying dragon snake baby entwined its heads and looked at the young Unicorn Pegasus. The purple dragon snake's head hissed and swallowed the snake's message, asking it if it could take it down.

"Eh?"

Pegasus glanced at the nearly three-meter-long body of the double-headed flying dragon snake, then looked at his white little wings, and then shook his head vigorously in rejection.

Although they are both cubs, the size of the two-headed flying dragon snake at this time is much larger than that of the young Pegasus!

The height of the vine slide from the ground was not too low. The Titan Naga cub gently tapped the petals with its snake tail, looked down at the ground, and thought about what would happen if it jumped.

Just as the cubs of the Sanhai tribe reached out and grabbed the petals, preparing to jump off together. Alanid expanded his body slightly, then spread his wings and flew out from the huge petals, carrying the huge petals and the cubs on them easily.

Live and fly to the forest where the fragrance comes from.

Alanid was very fast, but when the flower fairies and the others rushed over, all they saw was a golem in the shape of Ryan turning the grill, as well as barbecue and various ingredients placed on a leaf mat.

Hearing the sound of wind caused by the flapping of the red dragon's wings, the demon turned its head. Ryan remotely controlled the demon and said to the flower fairies: "I still have something to do and can't accompany you to dinner. You can play for a while after eating. Remember to wait for the day."

You have to go back when it’s dark.”

All the cubs, including the goblins and Alanid, nodded and called to the golem, happily sitting in a circle around the leaf mat and enjoying the food together.

When Ryan returned to the castle from the forest, he saw Essex and Atwood, as well as Isidore and Cecil at the entrance of the castle.

"Hiss——"

The black snake Cecil was swallowing the snake letter and was communicating with Atwood in snake language. Atwood, who has the blood of a half-elf druid, communicated with Cecil effortlessly.

Atwood was very satisfied with being able to successfully enter Oran without being chased away by his savior, Cecil.

Nan calculated the time in advance to be the first to greet him. According to Ryan's instructions, he took his friends to the commercial street, and at the same time asked Al to take the businessmen to the hotel prepared in advance. Without Dylan's clone present, this

The certificates held by the merchants are not enough to meet the lord of Oran, Ryan.

The breeze stopped and accelerated, and when he saw Ryan's figure in the distance, Isidore ended his communication with Essex.

Essex is tall and tall, giving people a very reliable feeling at first glance. Even though he is wearing armor and does not need to salute according to etiquette, Essex still puts his spear in the space ring and faces Isidore from his side.

Ryan walked away.

Seeing Essex's movements, Atwood, who had communicated with him on the road before, paused for a moment, also ended his communication with Cecil, and quietly turned around to look this way.

Essex's pace was vigorous and steady. He stopped in front of Ryan and then knelt down on one knee. He put his right hand on his left chest to perform a salute of allegiance. His eyes were extremely respectful and upright and he said to Ryan: "Respected and kind Lord Ryan,

I am Lance Knight Essex, and from today on I will devote all my loyalty to you.

I am willing to be the spear in your hand that sweeps away all obstacles and eliminates all those who harbor ill will towards Oran. I hope you will allow me to join Oran and become your loyal subject."

After Essex finished speaking, Isidore walked to Essex and stopped.

Isidore took out a golden staff and put it on his chest. In the afterglow of the red sky, Isidore stood next to Essex, with his blond hair hanging behind him, his eyebrows lowered and firm, his attitude pious and respectful.

Said: "Dear Lord Lane, may God's glory bless you, and offer my Isidore's loyalty and faith. I am willing to be your most loyal subject and never betray."

Everyone has a different way of loyalty. Rather than making a bunch of impossible vows, it would be more convincing to offer loyalty simply and neatly.

"May the glory of Oran bless you forever."

Ryan straightened his waist and accepted the gift of allegiance from the two of them elegantly. At the same time, he reached out to touch the space ring. With gentle eyes, he took out two parchment rolls and two quills that had been prepared in advance, "I accept your allegiance."

, sign your names above."

Isidore and Essex took the quills without hesitation and signed their names that had the effect of a contract.

When Ryan took back the parchment, he said to the two of them with gentle eyes: "Welcome to join Oran. I hope you will always be proud to join Oran."

The moment the words fell, Essex and Isidore, two attribute panels appeared above their heads at the same time, and their loyalty reached 100.

The system murmured in Ryan's mind and said regretfully: "I originally thought you would ask me how to answer, but I didn't expect you to answer in a very standard way."

What a great opportunity to cheat on krypton.

"I have a lot of knowledge."

Ryan whispered in his mind: "And why do I feel that you seem to want to ask more about why I didn't accept the loyalty gift from Andrew...Maxia and the others like this?"

The system calmly replied: "I'm just regretting the missed opportunity to cheat on krypton."

Ryan: "I don't believe it."

System: "Then why not hold a ceremony of allegiance?"

"I was very poor at that time. How could I have the energy to think so much without money?"

Ryan snorted, feeling something was wrong, "Even if they don't pledge allegiance, their loyalty is still 100%. Could it be that allegiance can have some hidden effect such as breaking through loyalty?"

System: "You are overthinking it."

Ryan still felt something was wrong, but now was not the time to delve deeper.

Essex stood up from the ground and replied to Ryan together with Isidore: "Dear Lord Ryan, we will always be proud to be the people of Oran."

When the allegiance was over, Essex looked at Ryan and said: "Dear Lord Ryan, 'he' has been dealt with. Currently, I leave 300 people to guard the border and lead a total of 350 warriors back to Oran.

Among the 300 people recruited to stay behind, 200 are secretly loyal to the Temple of Light, and the remaining 100 are still hesitant. The 350 soldiers brought back are all loyal to Oran and can be used with confidence."

"very good."

Ryan: "Did any of the 300 people who stayed behind recognize your identity or realize your intention to bring them back?"

Essex shook his head and replied: "No, with the help of Mr. Atwood, the process was resolved smoothly, but I took advantage of the reason you summoned me, and I am deeply sorry for that."

"It doesn't matter. I understand it's an emergency."

Ryan: "Where did you place the soldiers you brought back, and how did you deal with the thieves?"

Essex: "Steward Eli imprisoned the thieves and asked if they were instigated by anyone. The soldiers asked Demon to be taken to the lumberyard, and the cook prepared dinner for them. In addition, since they were all local residents,

So I took it upon myself to ask them to go back and have a rest tonight and gather at the outer wall of the castle tomorrow morning to wait for your instructions."

"I know." Ryan nodded, "Essex, you did a good job."

Essex, "So what do you need me to do next."

Ryan: "Is it okay for those fighters to stay at the border?"

Essex, "With the help of Mr. Atwood, I secretly left a magic crystal at the border. I can activate the magic circle and return there at any time."

Ryan thought for a few seconds, "Although those soldiers are loyal to Oran, they should have been influenced by the others to some extent. I don't know their habits at the border. Let them go home and rest tonight, and wait for me to go there tomorrow morning.

Make a decision after meeting them.”

Ryan: "Essex, I may need you to train more soldiers and warriors later."

Essex, "At your command."

After they had finished communicating, Atwood and Black Snake Cecil came over together.

Atwood was wearing a white alchemy robe. He rested well on the way back, and the dark circles on his face were not that heavy. In addition, he had taken care of himself a little, and he had the elven blood of a druid and green eyes.

He is deep and has clear facial features. He is much more handsome than the last time he saw him. He looks more like an elf sage than an alchemist.

"Dear Lord Lane."

Cecil slapped his tail tip on the ground. Atwood stopped in front of Ryan, his eyes full of apology and said to Ryan: "I'm sorry again for my rudeness when I first met you."

"It doesn't matter, Mr. Atwood, I should be the one to thank you."

Ryan replied to Atwood with sincere eyes: "Thank you very much for everything you have done for me."

Cecil tapped the tip of his tail harder, and Atwood shook his head at Ryan, "This is what I should do."

"Well, Mr. Atwood, Essex..."
To be continued...