Bedroom of the Dwarves.
"That's over. Hmm. Pretty quickly, and a great forward squad of shooters, well done guys." Jill thought.
-What do you think dear?
-Mm? The stupid idea was to leave a byte squad on foot. Well, those guys's tactics are pretty bad. It is a pity for the people who were retreating it was evident that they were ordinary unarmed peasants. It seems that they were purposely driven for so long. Given the speed of the horses, they could have been killed much earlier. This was done specifically to test the reaction of the local troops.
-I think so too. Have you noticed the sentinels around the perimeter?
- Where exactly?
- Beyond the outer walls. They are not there. Either they were killed or there were none at all. This means that Viscount troops are not numerous at all, since they cannot establish not only sentinel towers, but even single sentinel halts. It's clear that they don't have to count on special signaling devices of a magical nature, but even ordinary fire at night, given the flat terrain, would be clearly visible from far away ... In the defense of the city, a bunch of holes ...
- Hmm. But this is not our problem. We are passing through here. Today here tomorrow there. Why not make yourself extra enemies by helping these obscure guys.
- For me they are not so bad ...
"Have you forgotten how that barbarian spoke to you?" Women have no right to vote here. Backward race, I say. Well them. Let's go better look for new useful materials I'm sure that the land here is rich in various incredible things.
"And you did not think that they would help us in this, dear?Perhaps they have not yet reached our level, but the truth is that there was no one to send them to. Mutual cooperation is the foundation of big business."
- Oh, your ... Again, you are for your charity.
- Well, do not be harmful! Make me a present! I like it here! It'll be fun ... "- Jane giggled fervently.
- Yeah, until arrows shoot at us ... Okay, what can't you do for the sake of your wife ...) Yes, and what can I say ... I also love adventures!
The morning was pretty ordinary. After the servant girl asked the distinguished guests to come up tomorrow, all the knights, led by Al, gathered in the main hall. The table was modestly set up and places for the gnomes had been prepared in advance. This time they were closer to the Viscount and his retinue, as many had already dispersed and only his local inhabitants remained in the castle.
Good morning, please. Al smiled slightly and nodded to the dwarves to sit down.
According to simple etiquette, Jill and Jane nodded and slowly sat down in large oak chairs.
"How did you spend the night?"
"The bed is a bit big, but very comfortable." - answered Jane.
- If you are talking about yesterday's attack, we are in the know, heard screams from the window and saw your comrade.
Jill nodded in the direction of Adet - Not bad firing from a bow, riding a horse, a real talent.
Adet, while maintaining his usual calm expression, also nodded slightly.
- Well, if you are in the know, I will not hide the fact that now we have tense relations with our neighbors. And maybe you can help us with this. And so, let me introduce you to Francis.
He will be responsible for your stay here and for our cooperation. I entrust them to you my friend.
- That's how the era collapses - Dietrich grinned barely audibly.
- Francis and a serious matter - I can't even combine these two words in one sentence, whispered to the neighbors Dex.
- And thanks, thank you, Your Honor. I'm Francis de Lacroa and we'll hang out with you very well, believe me! - with a smile began a young nobleman, rising from the table and raising a glass of wine.
"This is the end ..." Adet whispered, adding fuel to the fire.
- Hahaha - barely audible, squeezing laughter trembling with the whole body of Dietrich.
- Well, to start the tour would be a great idea ... I would like to know more about your region. And then we'll see how we can help you. - Jill answered calmly.
- Great, after breakfast, and let's get started! - He said, smiling carefreely, Francis.