Chapter 12: The Radiant Knight Arrives!
Am I being transported to a Jurassic version of another world?
As he watched the three giant beasts walking slowly along the gravel path from a distance, Luo Wei couldn't help but think of the above idea.
Every step shook the ground, with massive arms wrapped around thick legs, a huge body like a giant whale covered in thick long hair, and on top of its 4-5 meter long neck, it had a head that was leisurely eating leaves from trees along the road. And behind it, there was a long tail stretching out as long as its neck. This is unmistakably, unmistakably a long-haired version of the Jurassic Thunder Dragon!
However, these three long-haired Lei dragons who came from afar are obviously owned by someone, as they not only have large bells hanging around their necks but also carry colorful "houses" on their backs. Under the houses, there are many iron cages covered with black cloth.
"Mr. Lovi, it's a slave-trading caravan! Those iron cages covered with black cloth are the symbol of the slave traders!"
While Rowan was enthusiastically watching the free "Jurassic Park", Felicia, who was with him, exclaimed in a slightly excited tone after seeing the distant long-haired Dilophosaurus.
Felicia was still just a half-grown girl, and to her, seeing a slave caravan made up of long-haired dragons was no different from an Earth kid seeing a bunch of giant pandas walking down the street.
"A slave-trading caravan?!"
Rov's expression was one of shock, his first reaction being - could it be that this world of swords and magic was still lingering in the era of slavery?
This is not good news at all.
Think about the last slave empire of the Celestial Empire, "my great Qing", although there are Yan Bao Yi and others on the hundred schools' platform who have done their best to boast, as well as various Qing Dynasty TV dramas that whitewash history. Just look at the historical records where you can see everywhere the brutal massacres and cruelty of my great Qing in order to maintain slavery, and the humiliating history of the second half which even India's three autumns can swagger with pride, then you will know that a slave society is absolutely not suitable for most male travelers.
So, in the male danmei web novels Luo Wei used to read, if you randomly pick one up, the main idea can basically be summarized with four big words: "The patriarch wants to rebel!"
Well, of course... except for those slave owners and masters who like to be served by women in various poses, who says stupidity and love are limited by age, sex, or ethnicity?
In short, as a guest of the Earth who has enjoyed modern civilization, Luo Wei does not even have the slightest idea of living in a slave society.
Why don't we create a counter-attack? Fight for dominance of the world and build a great empire?
No, no, no. This high-risk, high-reward business of contending for the world is not suitable for me. I didn't cross over into a Qing dynasty where it's not enough to rebel and calm the people's anger, so going to other countries that cook oil for the people is the right way to go.
With that in mind, Rovell led Felicia back slowly to the crossroads, yielding the main road to let the slave caravan pass.
"Velicia, put on your hood and bow your head."
It's always better to be safe than sorry, so while Lovi instructed Felicia to hide the cursed water, he also had Corpse and Tyrant stand guard at the front. Who knows if this group of passing slave traders would suddenly turn beastly and capture him and Felicia as slaves when no one was around?
So Luo Wei also lowered his head in a praying gesture, after all, he was now considered a handsome guy.
A slave trader's caravan, composed of three long-haired Raijin, came to a stop at the crossroads where Marlon and Felicia were standing, accompanied by a faint rumbling sound and an incessant jingling noise.
The five-colored, spotted house that the long-haired dragon on the head was carrying had its windows facing the street pushed open from the inside, and a smiling, oily big head poked out from inside.
"Good day, esteemed wizard sir. It is my utmost honor to encounter a master of knowledge and mystical power such as yourself on my travels! Ah---, I am Colen Wier of the Dragon and Maiden Fair Trading Company; might I be so bold as to inquire about something?"
There was no doubt that the person being questioned was Rove, and even though he was dressed in ordinary civilian clothes at the moment, he was still seen through by the slave traders who traveled south and north as a "wizard".
"What would you like to ask?"
Luoyi slowly raised his head.
Although the development of things was beyond expectation, Luo Wei didn't show much fear. The black ice skull hanging from his neck wasn't just for decoration.
"Excuse me, how far is it from here to Asrat? Can we make it before nightfall?"
After getting a positive response, that greasy big head asked as if it was inquiring.
This question is really... you ask me, I ask who?
"Felicia, you answer."
Luó Wēi furrowed his brow and turned around with a displeased expression, instructing.
"Alright, Mr. Rove!" Felicia, who had been keeping her head down as per Rove's request, looked up at the half-bald and oily-headed Colenwe and quickly replied: "Mr. Colenwe, if you follow the gravel road, the distance from Neffray to Aslat is approximately 142 yaviri. At the pace of a long-haired Lei beast, you should arrive in Aslat by tomorrow noon."
"What, still 142 Avril?! Goddess of fortune is above, how can it be so far away..."
The brainy slave trader Colenwil let out a shout of surprise, as if 142 Avrilis was an absolutely unacceptable distance between life and death.
Isn't it that this guy's slave business must be delivered to Asrat before tomorrow, otherwise it would be a breach of contract?
To be honest, although he tilted his head to one side, but actually kept his ears perked up and eavesdropping, Rovi is in a good mood now - all the slave traders going bankrupt suits his worldview.
"Ah, thank you very much for your answer, Mr. Wizard! Please excuse me, I must hurry to Aslat, goodbye!"
Rov's guess was probably correct, for the slavers thanked him politely and then resumed their journey with a trio of long-haired dragons.
The sound of the bell gradually drifted away and finally disappeared at the foot of the mountain leading to Asrate.
"Felicia, we should also get going."
Finally clear Asulat in what direction of Luo Wei, rate first again walk on gravel road.
In front of Luffy were the corpses of God Rak and Taralan, while Felicia, wearing a hood, also hastened to follow after hearing the call.
As the figures of Rovi and his three companions disappeared into the mountains in the direction of Asrat, a rolling cloud of dust, like that raised by racing cars speeding across the desert, came pouring down the rocky highway from the direction of Banaham, accompanied by the rapid pounding of hooves.
The sound of horseshoes, like a sudden brake, stopped steadily in front of Luo Wei at the crossroads where people had stayed before.
A white tornado suddenly made a big move without any sign, blowing away the dust that covered the sky.
Then, a red-haired female knight wearing shining white armor and riding a pure white unicorn appeared at the crossroads.
"Gu Ni Ke Luo, my partner, it seems we're in for a big fight. I've already caught wind of the nauseating stench of rotting undead!"
Gazing out towards the direction of Nasserley Mine Village, a red-haired female knight with an oversized white lance wrapped in dense, crimson chains grasped it tightly in her right hand. She stretched out her left hand and patted the head of her unicorn mount, whose long mane flowed freely.
"Aisha, I need to warn you one last time. Although you are a Golden Upper-tier Knight capable of suppressing and killing most undead, and have successfully awakened the Radiant Unicorn bloodline. However, this time, the enemy you will face is a powerful 9th-circle Skull Mage who was at the 9th rank in life! If my memory serves me correctly, this 9th-circle Skull Mage might be the genius mage Leonado-Snod, who 30 years ago took the title of 'Black Ice' and mastered both ice and undead magic. So you may... suffer injuries or even fall in battle."
Something astonishing happened again. The pure white giant unicorn with a single horn, ridden by the red-haired female knight, actually opened its mouth and spoke like a human!
"Glory to the Lord, I shall be protected! I will triumph!" The red-haired female knight was completely unmoved, she squeezed her incredibly long and beautiful legs, even wrapped in full armor, on the unicorn mount **, and viciously spat out a sentence filled with killing intent: "Advance, Gineclore! Being pierced by the spear of Cunguiniel is the best destination for all stinky undead!"
Rolling dust rises again, sweeping towards the direction of Ashnar's mine village.
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