Chapter 87 (1/2)
It's only half a day from the tower to Shenlin castle. After a long rest, the party finally saw the fortress near the border in the evening.
The deep forest castle at the border is completely surrounded by ancient trees and distant hills - it is connected to the ancient wood forest in the west, overlooking from the road of the wilderness, and the dazzling rivers pass through the wilderness, connecting large and small farms and orchards.
Because it is winter, it looks desolate and depressed around, but it is also a bit more magnificent in winter. The deep forest castle is located on a hill of this land. The main castle surrounded by gray walls and towering spires are flying the heraldic flag of the Fred family.
In fact, it is not surprising that the Baron had sent someone to Shenlin castle to report as early as Loren and ruwen arrived at the tower - in order to prepare the other party so that they would not be caught unprepared and take all measures to meet the count.
After all, Shenlin castle was originally the territory of the Seine family. Even if the count is now Reuven Friede, we should still take into account each other's face and not embarrass the people of both families.
However, with regard to the Earl of Shenlin castle, Loren also got more interesting information from ruwen and Sir Aaron - in the wilderness west of Shenlin castle, there are not only mutant monsters such as ogres, trolls and goblins, but also the dense forest connected, which is also the territory of elves.
In the ancient wood forest on the border led by the count, there is a relatively large fairy settlement living there all year round - for this race, human beings are not their natural enemies. In fact, it is the ogres who are also entrenched in the forest that really threaten them.
It is precisely for this reason that the fairy settlements in the ancient wood forest have become the ”defense line” in the west of Shenlin castle. In exchange, they have caravans here to trade goods every year, exchanging amber and fur for iron and pottery.
Of course, Loren can't be curious about a race he's only heard of but never seen. But now it's winter, and the elves' caravan has left here long ago, so I'm afraid it won't be seen until next year.
The heavy gate was pushed open, and the nobles led by the count waited in the castle early. In addition, many local villagers also gathered near the city gate excitedly to see what the new count looked like.
Although the Seine family in shenlinbao and the Friede family in the whole principality of lottel are hostile for many years, for these villagers, they do not know what deep hatred and resentment there are between these nobles. The contradiction between these nobles is too far away for them.
What's more, Reuven Fred is also the heir of the Duke, that is, the future ruler of the whole Duke. To have such an adult as their count is still a matter of face in the eyes of ordinary people in Shenlin castle.
Wearing bright armor and bright red cloak, the young count rode his war horse and passed through the gate of Shenlin castle surrounded by knights.
”Allow me, on behalf of the Seine family of shenlinbao and all the nobles, to welcome you, count Reuven Friede!”
The leader was an old man with bald hair and a beard. He stood respectfully in front of Luwen's horse with a crutch: ”next is Barry senna, your mother Maria...”
”I know, mother said that you brought her up after her father's death!” the smiling young count immediately dismounted and grabbed each other's hand: ”old Mr. Barry Senna... Oh, should I call you 'Grandpa'?”
”That's my pleasure!” the old man's face was filled with a smile: ”in order to welcome you, we have replaced all the flags with your family's heraldry, and have prepared the Lord's bedroom for you. If you don't like the furnishings inside, we can replace them at any time.”
”It's very kind of you. You'd better simplify everything.” Lu Wen waved his hand carelessly: ”don't make it too troublesome, otherwise I'll be very uncomfortable!”
”We have prepared a banquet for you and your gentlemen.” the old man still narrowed his eyes and smiled as if he hadn't heard what he said. ”The whole count has brought all the nobles. I hope you can appreciate it.”
”Of course, please tell everyone to be casual. I don't have many rules.” as he said, Lu Wen went in and left Loren and the Knights. After being greeted by several servants, he also entered the castle one after another.