Chapter 244 Flame Seed (1/2)

The rolling hills at the foot of Great Ajax Mountains extended all the way to the center region of the northern flatland. Even if the travelers arrived at the Grand Canyon within the defensive region of Ural Fortress, they would still be able to see the slightly raised hills on the vast plain.

As seen by all the travelers who were walking on the streets, on the side of the Mount Ural dividing the north and central region, there was a narrow canyon that spread across the seas of the West. The gigantic cracks caused by the movement of the two continents over tens of millions of years could potentially form a new embryonic ocean tens of millions of years later. However, currently, it was just a tunnel that connected numerous water rivers underground. Meanwhile, in the bottom of the canyon, a giant bridge connected both sides of the shores that were hundreds of meters apart from each another.

That spot was the border of Moldavia and the central region of the North—Ural Fortress.

Historically, Ajax the Emperor sounded the first horn that opened up the first era at this very spot. Countless knights had gone deep into the wilderness of snow in search of glory, taking the cold flatlands and the Lost Sea at the end of the earth as the domain of the Empire Kingdom. As the current center point of the kingdom that connected the north and the central region, it was becoming a great city of prosperity.

Starfall Year 834, 5th of April, the border of the Empire's Central Region, Mount Ural, Ural Fortress.

Walking through the crowd, Joshua and his two weapons were sitting in a carriage made of steel-core wood and dragon-patterned wood. They were crossing the checkpoint at the gates of the city at an average pace. Meanwhile, after the soldiers at the checkpoint saw the emblem of two hands bearing swords that was not displayed obviously on the carriage, they remained in silence as they slowly back away so that the carriage that seemed ordinary yet extremely tough could enter the fortress.

Ever since he rejected Nostradamus's suggestion, Joshua already set his mind on departing to the Imperial City by himself. However, he also did not want to just find a teleportation circle so that he could arrive at the Imperial City with a 'whoosh'—Even though the teleportation circle was a convenient method, it would make the trip meaningless. Hence, after a few master-tier tailors made his evening suit, the warrior packed his luggage, got in a carriage, and departed on his journey to the Imperial City.

This trip was actually a waste of time and it did not make much sense. However, the journey would be a great opportunity for Joshua to re-evaluate this familiar and yet unfamiliar world through listening and seeing on his way to Imperial City. The coachman skillfully stirred the horses that were dragging the carriage. The carriage took a turn and arrived on the main street of the fortress.

From the main city of Moldavia to Ural Fortress, the entire journey was considerably pleasant and warm. Without any political affair burdening him, the warrior could relax his mind as he enjoyed the scenery of early spring in peace.

Next to Ural Fortress was an artificial river that sparkled with the golden light of the sun. Blankets of green grass went all the way from the sides of this river to the woods next to the mountains. A sawmill and a water mill were inside the compound of the fortress. Hence, the artificial river branched and extended into the city, bringing the vibrant presence of grass and trees from the mountains. The carriage was moving along the artificial river towards the center of the city. Ling was already sitting beside the old coachman much earlier on. He was learning how to control several horses at the same time with a humble heart. Meanwhile, Ying was curiously looking out of the carriage through its window as she was enjoying the different views of the city than the views she always saw in Moldavia.

Joshua also smiled and looked at the scenery outside the window of the carriage. He was also looking at the people walking around on the streets. They seem to be walking in a hurry though. The warrior was feeling unusually pleasant at the moment.

Humans truly needed to relax from time to time. In the current year, the warrior had been working too hard. He was bombarded with significant events and incidents, one after another. There was not even a single moment for him to catch his breath, until now. If he did not grab onto the opportunity to travel to the Imperial City in order to attend the banquet, he would not even have the chance to put aside all of his work and official businesses, take a few days break, and travel to see the world beyond his territory.

Of course, if they were walking at that pace, they would not be able to arrive at the Imperial City in that few days of time. It also remained uncertain if they could even make it to the regions that were under the jurisdiction of Ural Fortress. However, as long as they could enter the central region of the Empire Kingdom, Joshua and others could easily borrow any of the teleportation circles they could find in the local cities, they could just teleport themselves over to the Imperial City without having to worry about getting there late.

”If you want to go out and take a look, then just go.”

Joshua suddenly said to his weapons. His order took Ying and Ling by surprise. For that reason, Ying returned to the carriage and looked at his sister's face. Even though Ying had been in the carriage for the entire time with Joshua, she did not have the slightest clue as to why Joshua would suddenly have that sort of thought.

What does Master want to do this time?

Their feelings of doubt were clearly seen on their faces.

Joshua had also noticed their expressions—but what other ideas would the warrior have then? He merely wanted to see their curious expressions. That was the main reason he told the two of them to go out and have fun in the first place. In any case, this trip was to ease up a little. They needed time and space to relax. Furthermore, it was not necessary to always do things together. Not to mention that he and the two Divine Armaments had Spirit Sense that linked their minds. So there was no reason why they should fear about getting lost from each other.

As for the aspect of danger, Joshua was not worried at all. Ying and Ling were both as powerful as Upper Silver-tier beings. If only he would work them harder as their master, both of them could even advance into the Gold tier domain. So, even if there were traffickers or other wicked people who marked them as targets because of their pretty faces, the two Divine Armaments would not be the ones who would suffer.

”Then… we'll take our leave?”

Before leaving, they stood at the side of the street. Ling looked at Joshua who was still sitting in the carriage with a little doubt on his face. Then he softly said, ”This is not a joke, right?”