After the first-year exams at Homemonworth, students from all grades began to pack their bags and prepare to return to their hometowns to spend the summer vacation.
They will return to school on August 31 to start the second academic year.
During the nearly two-month vacation, professors have assigned a large number of social practice tasks and research homework. When returning to school in the fall, comprehensive evaluation and calculation of credits will be required. Coupled with the numerous reading and paper assignments, everyone’s faces are full of worry.
Everyone has some anxiety.
It is certainly impossible to complete so much homework alone, and even to buy all the reading books. Students naturally form small groups, each taking on a part of the subject.
Sonia booked a pavilion in the Flower Gallery Teahouse on the cliff by the sea and invited Fiona and Galadia over. Several girls sat around a round table surrounded by flowers while tasting cherry cakes, pudding and
Afternoon tea with yogurt while discussing summer plans.
"The occult project report with the most credits, the history paper and the archaeological practice can be completed together," Sonia spread out a map on the table and said enthusiastically, "I asked the seniors, the most time-saving way is
Investigate a historic ruins. They suggested going to the north. The ruins can be found in the valley not far from the kingdom and the elven city. The transportation is convenient and can save a lot of time."
Fiona swallowed the egg tart in her mouth and nodded in agreement: "And it's safe. I don't want to encounter rebels or cultists again."
"If we encounter them, let Griffith and Lana go up and fight them. Their promotion to Sequence 7 requires a lot of combat experience and military merit," Galadia said nonchalantly, "Speaking of the northern border, I have
A good suggestion. High ranger Tidwigi is serving as ranger master in Sebasto North.
"She is my cousin, who governs the Canaanite colony of Tynephes. We will set off from Homonworth by boat, cross the sea and enter the mouth of the Tierni River, and go upstream. We will arrive soon."
Sonia immediately set her sights there: "Tynephes? I know, there is an ancient temple called Bellomon on the edge of the Turan Swamp."
Didwigi!
Griffith, who was standing aside looking at the fjord and eating pudding, immediately pricked up his ears. The corrupted feather fencing sword he was holding was captured from Baron Anselm and was given to Knight Roland by the legendary ranger.
The gift somehow ended up in the hands of the Vampire Baron.
If I return this weapon to Miss Deedwig, will she give me a reward? Well, she should, and maybe she will purify the feather fencing sword and give it to me! That’s how the story goes. Gerry
Faith made a little calculation in her mind.
I am a junior who follows in the footsteps of Knight Roland, a friend and classmate of Galadia. I will soon follow her to meet the governor and family of Canaan. I can’t give you too much encouragement and support!
The more Griffith thought about it, the more credible it became, and he was ready to express his support for this opinion. Suddenly, Rana stood up and said:
"There are some uneasy rumors. The orc tribes in the north are gathering strength, and there are small-scale battles in the border areas. Their fleets once went south along the Tierni River to harass the towns around the Sea of Tranquility. The emperor guarded by Miss Tidwexi
The fortresses of Nephes and Turan are not far from the important crossing guarding the middle reaches of the Tyrne River. The ruins and forests along the coast have been the site of long-term fierce battles, leaving behind terrible pollution and depravity."
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was silent. Griffith's mind suddenly sank to the bottom of the water, and he hurriedly said:
“The ruins of Bellomon are still far away from the border. To the west of the swamp is our Turan Fort, and to the north is the territory of Canaan. To the south is the assault cavalry headquarters, and there are many strong fortresses in the upper reaches of the Tierni River.
“Looking at the location on the map, northwest of Tulan Castle is Archduke Meyer’s Wallenberg. It has become the core territory of the kingdom and the elven allies. Mutated creatures may be found, but it doesn’t matter how dangerous they are.”
"Yeah~" Fiona nodded repeatedly, "We can't go to the Western Territory anymore! Since the last rebellion, intense security wars have been going on there every day. My dad is stationed there with a legion, fighting
So far, the rebels have not been bulldozed."
Sonia held her cheek with her hands, looked at her companions and asked: "Southern Territory? Pasha? Where is the Beacon Academy? We can ask the witcher to take us on a tour."
Amber is there, and she even invited me to be a guest... Griffith murmured in his heart.
Galadia shook her head: "It's too peaceful there. There are endless cases of extraordinary people and mysterious incidents in the market. The businessmen there have the bad habit of taking potions with extraordinary properties without authorization. But this kind of thing cannot be an academic subject, and there is no theory.
value."
It's okay, it's okay. Griffith breathed a big sigh of relief.
“All the ruins in the southern region have been developed into tourist attractions. If our report is written, it will be suspected of plagiarism.” Fiona also objected.
Lana shrugged helplessly: "How about the Eastern Province? There must be many interesting things to see in the kingdom of the dwarves."
“I don’t want to go to the mountains to drink with them!” Fiona puffed up her cheeks, “My dad served as ambassador there and his stomach was broken.”
"And it may be even more dangerous. The forces there are intertwined," Galadia pointed to Griffith, "I just killed a group of goblins there with him last year. They would even... well, I don't want to recall it.
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Sonia was in a dilemma. She looked at everyone and then at the map: "We can't go to the southern continent. It's too far and too mysterious. My family won't agree."
Then it’s the North, at least we have Miss Legend Ranger taking care of it. The corrupted Feather Sword purification mission, I want to put it first on the schedule! Griffith thought with satisfaction.
The small meeting finally decided to explore the ruins near Tulan Fort. Everyone started to make preparations and decided on the itinerary the next day.
Griffith and Lana originally wanted to ask Ophelia and Midianmeier to go with them, but these two people received royal duties and could not go together. It was said that they were going to inspect the northern border with the prince during the holidays.
Those disturbing rumors appear to be true.
…
On the second day, the summer vacation travel plan took shape. Everyone gathered again for group discussions.
Sonia took out a detailed travel route map and schedule. She likes to do these things the most:
“Then let’s go to the Bellomont ruins, my family agreed. The only drawback is that the plague is said to be prevalent there, and the swamp water and plants can easily make people infected with diseases.
"We have to be careful. The kingdom's spellcasters and the Canaanite side have organized several purifications, but they have not completely eliminated the spread of the plague."
Sonia showed everyone a report about a terrible disease spreading among the swamps and puddles. Little demons hid in screws and penetrated the human body, bringing horrific diseases.
This is schistosomiasis, one of the diseases that most need to be guarded against when exploring the wild. Residents near the swamps suffered from schistosomiasis, and even the nobles fled.
Fever is the main symptom in the early stages of the disease. The level, duration and type of fever vary depending on the severity of the infection. As the disease worsens, the patient will become extremely thin and develop severe late symptoms such as ascites, megaspleen, and abdominal wall venous distention.
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In areas where blood-sucking worms are rampant, the population is sparse and the land is barren and desolate. Thousands of people have been killed by schistosomiasis. In some villages, the cry of babies has not been heard for seven or eight consecutive years.
At first, people thought it was evil gods doing evil, and they offered sacrifices and prayed to the true gods one after another. However, it was later discovered that this was not the case. These little demons were extremely evil without the support of gods, and even powerful extraordinary wizards could not eradicate them.
Galadia frowned, but she quickly came up with a solution:
“We can take a boat from Tynephes to the ruins by waterway. We don’t need to pass through plague-infested areas, and we’ll be fine if we don’t move near ditches and swamps.
"I learned about it. Bellomont Swamp and the ruins are safe destinations for exploration. A scientific expedition team goes there every year. In the ruins, there is a purification team composed of my people, commanded by an extraordinary wizard, and powerful
Guarded by indigenous people, it is very safe.
"The current person in charge is the extraordinary wizard Besarius, a senior archaeologist and mystical scholar. He and his team members have been arranging suitable routes for the scientific expedition team, providing advice and support. I have written home
, let them inform Ty Nephes about the itinerary and hospitality along the way."
“Yeah!”
Everyone cheered together. The kingdom and territory of elves are not something humans can enter casually. Even nobles and wizards must undergo strict review and inspection.
It is said that the light of the city of the elves never goes out, there is no oil smoke or stain, and there is no shortage of anything. It is the kingdom of God on earth.
Soon, Count Chalon also wrote back saying that he had no objection to his daughter's plan. As the future rulers of the kingdom, young scholars need to travel in cities and forests. Only in this way can they develop the spirit necessary to study magic and learn more.
Advanced knowledge. Not to mention that traveling can also increase the social experience necessary to manage territory and participate in government affairs.
For this exploration, the two earls not only issued letters of introduction to lords and officials along the way, but also sent more equipment to Griffith and Lanner.
Considering that this exploration may involve going deep into ruins and ruins, the equipment the two Shutorals received were mainly for infantry combat.
Griffith received a brand new sword made of fine steel, and the crystals and gems used to inlay the Anima breastplate were also delivered. The Earl's Palace also sent him a few additional units of potential potions at a cost of
Delayed payment. Lana brought his horse-killing sword, and Xia Long's two sacred weapons, Bloodline Protector and Holy Defender, were carefully sealed and put into the backpack.