The sunset dyed the sky a layer of intoxicating red, and it was almost dusk.

Players who have been playing for a day also began to return from dungeons and underground forests, use the teleportation array to return to the Selected City, or participate in the nightly bonfire party in the city, or go offline to rest and restore energy...

Of course, there are also liver emperors who still choose to continue to do tasks and kill wild monsters, and work hard to advance to higher levels and gain more contributions.

As the connection point for the teleportation array between Rivendell and the Selected City, Black Dragon Castle is naturally quite lively.

Of course, most players hurriedly teleport from Rivendell to Black Dragon Castle, and then directly teleport to the Selected City in the castle hall. They only act in the hall, but outside the castle seemed a little cold and silent.

In the evening, as usual, the black dragon Meirell roared for a long time, spreading his wings and soaring, not knowing where he flew.

In Xiao Xianmiao's words, this is a normal walk before the meal.

Influenced by the players, the Black Dragon Meirell is now used to three meals a day, and every day, players who have taken on the barbecue mission will come to barbecue for it.

Among them, Xiao Xianmiao and two Northeast skewers took on the task the most times.

Xiao Xianmiao prepared the monster meat in advance and was responsible for making the fire, while the two Northeast buddies were mainly responsible for barbecuing... They could grill the barbecue that Meirier needed in at most half an hour.

Then, the three of them exchanged barbecue for a good experience value and contribution, and then took advantage of the little black dragon's food to pick a few slices of dragon scales, which was so pleasant.

Today, the three of them took on another task and were barbecuing in front of the bonfire outside the castle.

In fact, at the earliest, they all barbecued in the castle, but the little black dragon disliked the smoke that made the castle messy and finally drove the players outside.

Two Northeast buddies chat while barbecuing, while Xiao Xianmiao used his fire magic from time to time to control the heat, while at the same time, he was distracted to watch variety show videos online in the game system, occasionally making a string of silver bell-like laughter.

The mountain breeze blows at night, shaking the bonfire slightly, and the white smoke when barbecue scatters, with an attractive fragrance...

Very comfortable.

However, suddenly, Xiao Xianmiao's face changed. She put away her smile, turned off the video, and stood up vigilantly from the spot.

"What's wrong? Meow?"

Seeing Xiao Xianmiao's face, the two Northeast buddies asked in confusion.

Xiao Xianmiao looked around like a vigilant rabbit and said:

"The early warning magic I set up nearby was triggered, and there might be monsters."

Black Dragon Castle is located on a mountain on the edge of the Dark Mountains. When the little black dragon is there, other monsters dare not approach it.

However, when the little black dragon leaves, occasionally some monsters will follow the scent of barbecue and come to the neighborhood with the courage.

Although the level is not very high, it is enough to pose a threat to players...

Therefore, every time Xiao Xianmiao comes to barbecue for the Black Dragon, he is used to setting up warning magic tricks in advance nearby.

After hearing Xiao Xianmiao's words, the two Northeastern buddies also became alert.

They put down the skewers in their hands and pulled out their own swords...

A breeze blew gently, shaking the hairs of the three people slightly, but apart from the sound of wind, insects, and the occasional shouts of players from the castle, few people noticed nothing.

After a moment, Xiao Xianmiao put down his staff and sighed regretfully:

"It should be gone."

The two Northeastern buddies looked at each other, and then sat down again and continued to grill.

Everything returned to peace.

However, in the darkness that Xiao Xianmiao and the others could not see, a nimble figure breathed a sigh of relief, and then rolled and slid down from the mountain quietly...

At the foot of the Heilong Castle, in a dense forest several kilometers away from the ruins of the cave tribes.

A group of human mercenaries in leather armor were sitting on the ground, eating dry food, chatting and resting.

And beside them were carriages filled with cargo.

This is a human mercenary group.

Mercenary groups are very common in human society on the Seges continent. They sell their forces, are employed by nobles and chambers of commerce, join wars, fight against powerful monsters, or simply escort caravans to earn commissions.

In addition, when there is no large business, the mercenary group will also play a guest role in a caravan. While traveling a long distance, they will also organize the reselling of some goods themselves...

This is the case with the crocodile mercenary group.

They are a medium-sized mercenary group registered in the Holy Mannian Empire, with a total of more than 1,100 people. They have recently completed a hiring mission in the Kingdom of Iris in the south, earning a large commission, and are on their way back to the north.

The carriages in the team were some of the goods they purchased in the Kingdom of Iris, and they were about to sell them home and earn some extra money for smuggling.

The center of the mercenary camp.

A human warrior wearing a light hilt silver armor and bearded was sitting on a stone.

He was holding a map in his hand and was checking it carefully.

He is the leader of the crocodile mercenary group, a magic swordsman who has reached the median silver level and has practiced both magic and martial arts. He is known as the "crocodile".

As a mid-level profession with a silver strength, he was also well-known in the southwestern border of the empire. He even brought up a team of mercenaries with his own strength to over 1,000 people and was treated by the border nobles.

Even the famous border king of the southwestern state of the Holy Mannian Empire had met him and talked and laughed with him.

The crocodile looked at the map in his hand, not knowing what he was thinking.

And beside him, there was a short and fat middle-aged man who looked about forty or fifty years old, dressed in a housekeeper, but was particularly embarrassed.

If the black dragon, Meiriel, was here, would recognize that this was the leader of the human border retainer who had been "hired" by it, the timid and cowardly housekeeper.

However, at this moment, the butler's expression was not good:

"Mr. Crocodile, I have told you everything I know, why don't you let us go?"

When the crocodile heard this, he just shook his head slightly:

"Mr. Anders, what are you anxious about? It's hard to go along the way, and there are many monsters. Our mercenary group is just right to go with you. You should thank our escort."

After saying that, he smiled again:

"If it weren't for us, you and your subordinates might be taken away by the monster, not to mention that we have not received a commission to escort you."

After hearing the crocodile's words, the butler's face became even more ugly:

"Escort? The border of the empire is ahead. I am the butler of the border lord. What kind of escort is needed?! Are you not worried about causing the fury of Lord Earl!"

The crocodile just shook his head slightly:

"You can't say that. The black dragon is evil and cunning. What if you attack you again while you return?"

After hearing the crocodile's words, Anders' face turned dark, but soon, he said anxiously:

"Master Crocodile, I know what you are planning. A black dragon that settled near the border must have accumulated a lot of wealth even if it is not an adult. Not to mention you, even the Earl may be moved."

"I know you are worried that you will let me go back. Lord Earl sent a team to attack the Black Dragon, so you will have no chance..."

"But... this is a giant dragon! Even if you are not an adult, you still have the strength to be on the top of silver. Although your mercenary group has thousands of people, its strength is not its opponent at all!"

"Besides, the black dragon is very cunning and has not brought us to its nest at all. It is difficult for you to find it aimlessly..."

After the butler said that, the crocodile just shook his head:

"You don't have to worry about this. Our mercenary group lacks other scouts. And this black dragon has been hovering in the sky recently. It's not difficult to find its nest if you spend some effort. As for how to deal with the black dragon, you don't have to worry about it."

And while the two were talking, a happy and excited voice suddenly came:

"Sir, the leader! Sir, the leader!"

The crocodile frowned and raised his head to look at the source of the sound.

I saw a quick figure rushing out, a human scout carrying a bow and arrow and a scimitar.

He avoided the mercenaries resting on both sides and came straight to the crocodile. While wiping the sweat on his head, he said excitedly:

"Sir, Team Battle! I discovered the black dragon's nest!"

"Hmm? Have you finally found out?"

The crocodile's eyes flashed, and a hint of joy surged in his expression.

He made a gesture to his subordinates, and two mercenaries immediately stepped forward and took the angry butler of the Border Bo to go down.

Then, he looked at the scout again:

“Where is it?”

"It's a castle on the mountain ahead!"

After hearing this, the crocodile nodded secretly:

"very good!"

After speaking, he asked with some anticipation:

"Did you see the elf?"

"See it!"

The scout said.

After saying that, his expression was a bit strange:

"Those elves... set up a bonfire outside the castle and were barbecuing meat."
To be continued...