Listening to Danke's words, Boer's heart was somewhat astonished.
This soldier was only conducting an inspection?
He even reminded him to be safe?
This...
Boer hastily responded, "Thank you for the reminder, Master, thank you..."
Danke nodded repeatedly, and just as he was about to order the others to leave, he noticed Boer discreetly slip a Gold Pound into his left hand.
Giving Boer an approving glance, Danke called out to the four soldiers, "Continue the patrol."
At the mouth of the cave, Boer and his guards watched as the five cavalry figures gradually faded into the distance.
The smile on his face slowly disappeared.
Luckily, these soldiers did not see Mike's corpse.
Otherwise, there would be no way to explain it.
More worrying than Mike's body was the fine salt from Master Lynn's territory.
Now, all he could do was hope the soldiers believed his words.
If they continued to pursue, it wouldn't be long before they reached Master Lynn's territory.
As for killing the five soldiers on the spot...
Boer had considered it, but ultimately abandoned the thought because of the soldier's reminder.
He didn't know the strength of these soldiers.
If he could kill them all, so be it.
If even one managed to escape, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Because on the leather armor of these soldiers, Boer clearly saw the emblem of a greatsword and shield crossed.
They were soldiers from the Sword and Shield Corps of the Ducas Clan!
The newly appointed Guard Captain Leander stepped forward to Boer and inquired, "Master Boer, what should we do now?"
Boer glanced at Leander, and with a solemn voice said, "Set off! Leave Morgan Town overnight, and head to Kakasong City!"
Leander responded, "Yes, Master Boer."
Immediately, Leander looked behind him and shouted, "Everyone, pack up immediately and prepare to set off!"
Watching the guards and coachmen, who had rested for less than an hour, preparing to set off again, there was a hint of weariness on their faces.
Each time goods were transported, it consumed a significant amount of physical and mental energy.
Especially in such a cold winter.
However.
Survival was more important than exhaustion.
Although Kakasong City was also under the territory of Marquis Ducas.
Kakasong City had Fisherman's Wharf, and if necessary, he wouldn't mind taking a long merchant ship to temporarily avoid trouble.
At least.
These soldiers would not get the precise location of the territory from his lips!
Half an hour later, the freshly set-up tents were packed away, and the campfires on the ground were extinguished with dirt...
The convoy braced against the cold winds and the approaching dusk, continuing their journey.
As the convoy crossed an open wasteland and entered the forest where Boer was previously captured by bandits.
The open wasteland once again became desolate.
Aside from the cold wind swaying the withered grass.
And the occasional 'woo woo' sound of the wind, no other figures could be seen.
...
Under the night sky of Morgan Town.
Aside from a few figures and some horse riders hurriedly rushing through the streets.
Few people were around.
The winter wind was too chilling.
The townsmen preferred to curl up at home, warming by a wood or charcoal fire.
When several horses passed through the streets, stopping in front of a three-story building.
Danke leaped off the horse and handed it to the soldier behind him, then pushed open the wooden door and entered the building.
After a brief search, not seeing Godfrey, Danke went up to the second floor.
Looking around, Godfrey, sitting in front of a burning red pot of charcoal, came into Danke's view.
Without hesitation, Danke approached, but before he could speak, Godfrey spoke first, "No rush, warm yourself by the fire first."
"Although we are in the Kakaladi Empire, I didn't expect this border area to be so cold!"
Danke was a bit puzzled but followed Godfrey's words.
"Yes, Master, it's starting to ice up outside again."
Godfrey gave Danke an approving glance.
Just as Danke finished speaking, footsteps sounded next door, approaching.
Recognizing the familiar weight and rhythm of the steps, Danke instantly understood.
A few seconds later.
A figure turned the corner; it was Lawrence Ducas!
Danke immediately stood up, moved behind Godfrey, and bowed to show respect.
Lawrence glanced at Godfrey and Danke, then casually said, "I'm going to rest on the third floor. Unless it's urgent, do not disturb me!"
Godfrey respectfully replied, "Yes, Master!"
Lawrence acknowledged and proceeded toward the staircase to the third floor.
But shortly after.
Sounds of playful chatter came from the room on the third floor.
"Beauty, haven't seen you for a few hours and you seem even more refined? So fair..."
"Huh? You're new here, right? I thought you looked unfamiliar..."
"Then tonight, you'll accompany this commander..."
"..."
Godfrey turned to Danke, "Have a seat."
Danke hesitated for two seconds, then finally sat to Godfrey's right.
Godfrey picked up the iron tongs beside him and added some charcoal to the fire pit.
While arranging the charcoal, he said, "No need to speak yet, let me guess what's on the carriage first..."
Danke, once tense, immediately relaxed.
Such was Godfrey, always able to easily relieve his tension from facing Lawrence.