I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 44 Uninvited Guest

The sun sets in the west.

The training of the thirty-five new recruits in Frostleaf Town is still ongoing.

"Everyone must run three laps around the town. No one is allowed to eat until they finish!"

Durant's gaze was sharp, and his voice was stern: "No one is allowed to fall behind, or they'll have to lift a stone block a hundred times!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers behind him hurriedly sped up to catch up, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Just kidding, you can lift a 50-pound stone block a few dozen times, but a hundred times and your arm will be ruined!

No one dared to question the veracity of Durant's words, otherwise they would suffer a bloody lesson.

Two guards ran alongside the new recruits, while Durant stood at the town's main gate waiting, a simple wooden hourglass on a table beside him.

If the recruits exceed the allotted time, they will be punished with extra training.

Durant won't hold back.

Similarly, Durant's strictness was effective.

In less than two weeks, these new recruits have developed a tough and resolute demeanor.

"The lord has returned!"

Just as Durant was thinking about which of the recruits were good enough to be the captain, the guard on the watchtower shouted a report.

Durant walked out the door and, sure enough, saw a caravan slowly approaching in the distance.

He stood to one side of the door, and bowed when Rod approached.
"Welcome home, Your Excellency."

Rhodes smiled and nodded in response, then said, "Send someone to take them to the hotel, and Lawrence will receive the caravan while he's at it."

Frostleaf now has a hotel specifically for caravans, mainly managed by Lawrence.

It provides lodging and meals for thirty people at a cost of only five silver coins per day, which is very reasonable.

"I'm going back to rest first."

The weather in the North in June is not suitable for outdoor bathing. After running around in the wilderness and getting covered in dirt, Rhodes should go back and soak in the water.

"Okay sir."

Durant responded and stood quietly at the door watching the convoy enter the town.

A somewhat familiar figure immediately caught my attention.

is her?

Durant frowned slightly, but quickly returned to normal.

Without making a fuss, Durant handed the recruits over to his second-in-command after the caravan left and quickly caught up with Rhodes.

Rhodes stopped. "Is there something you need to report?"

"My lord, do you remember the spellcaster I mentioned to you after I returned from the city last time?"

Rod knew Durant wouldn't speak without reason, so he thought for a moment and nodded.

Durant said seriously, "That woman who plays with fire is inside the caravan."

"According to what you said last time, shouldn't she be in the drama troupe?"

Rod squinted and thought for a moment.

One minute he's in a theater troupe, the next he's in a caravan.

This means that the woman is not a professional magician.

It's not something you do for a living, but you can still perform anytime.

The possibility that this woman is a spellcaster is increasing.

What is this woman doing here?
"Keep an eye on her for now. If she doesn't cause trouble, then ignore her."

The spellcasters are too mysterious, and they also have some strange underground organizations.

Rhodes would not easily oppose them unless absolutely necessary.

But if this spellcaster dares to act recklessly here, she won't be let off the hook.

After instructing Durant, Rod then told Lawrence to find out the girl's identity and her relationship with the caravan.

Lawrence readily agreed.

Lawrence then used the pretext of hospitality to have dinner with Simon, and during the conversation he mentioned that he needed a partner, using this as a pretext to inquire about all the women in the caravan.

Simon had no suspicions and assumed that Lawrence wanted to buy slaves, so he carefully introduced the information about the female slaves in the caravan.

Of course, the information about the female spellcaster that Rhodes needed was also introduced at the end.

"Her name is Linda. She doesn't belong to this caravan with Lucien. She met him along the way and wanted to travel with Simon."

After Lawrence returned to the manor hall, he told Rhodes everything he had gathered.
"Since Lucien helped Simon catch the person who stole the money bag, Simon spared the two men."

"Then what are these two people doing in the Northern Wilderness?"

"I'm leaning back in my chair," Rod asked.

"They said they wanted to go to Eagle Ridge to perform magic tricks and earn money, but there was a war there and they didn't dare to go."

Lawrence said, "These two didn't want to come to the North; they just got lost and had no choice but to follow Simon."

On the way back with Simon, Rhodes learned that the Earl of Falcon and another viscount were fighting over territory.

Based on the information currently available, this seems to fit the identity of a street performer.

But we must still be on guard.

After listening to the report, Rod's gaze shifted to Durant. He trusted the Cavalier's judgment more.

Durant understood what Rod meant, but still firmly stated, "I think we should still value them."

"Okay, then let's proceed according to the original plan and keep an eye on Linda and Lucien."

Rhodes's intention in having Lawrence gather information was to find out about Linda's relationship with the caravan.

It doesn't matter now, so Rhodes can haggle hard for the price.

Rhodes immediately instructed Laurend to discuss the buying and selling of slaves with Simon the following morning.

……

……

In the dead of night, the stars and moon were dim.

Under the cover of darkness, two figures stealthily approached the Winterfall Manor.

"Inside!"

Linda felt the vibration of the gem in her hand and said excitedly, "It's in here! The wise man's detection power is never wrong!"

Luxen quickly covered Linda's mouth, nervously reminding her, "Keep your voice down!"

Linda nodded quickly, while Luxen looked around carefully, and after confirming that he hadn't been discovered, he muttered,

"This is a lord's manor. What baron can tolerate the presence of a witch?"

"Perhaps he didn't even know."

As Linda spoke, her gaze suddenly turned fierce, "Perhaps he's like some perverted nobles, enjoying toying with witches!"

"calm down."

Lucien quickly pulled Linda back to prevent the witch in front of him from going berserk.

"The wise man said not to clash with the Shattered Rock Empire; in the future, they will be our allies in fighting against those charlatans."

"I know."

Linda nodded, then asked, "So how do we get in? Do you have a way?"

Luxen pulled two small wooden jars, slightly larger than his thumb, from his pocket.

"Shadow Potion, once ingested, allows us to blend into the shadows, but we must not attract attention, otherwise we will be discovered."

The two drank the potion, and their figures gradually blended into the darkness.

Linda was clumsy and only managed to climb over the manor fence with the help of Lucien.

Luxen, clearly well-trained, nimbly vaulted over the fence.

To their surprise, there were only four guards in the manor, one guarding the manor gate and the other guarding the wooden house in the center.

The two wandered in the darkness for a while before finding the room where the detection gem reacted most strongly.

The lights have gone out.

Lucien tried to push the door open, but Linda stopped him.

"You'd better not go into a girl's room without permission."

Luxen pursed his lips and consciously retreated into the shadows.

Linda turned around, carefully pushed open the wooden door, and quietly slipped into the house.

Linda's gaze swept quickly across the room, and she found the direction of the bedroom. She went in and saw the girl lying on the bed.

"You are the one!"

Linda felt the gem in her hand vibrate violently, like a heartbeat, and her expression became excited.

Without a doubt, the person in front of her was Avril Lavigne.

Linda carefully placed her hand on Avril's mouth, then pushed Avril away while covering her mouth!
"Woo——"

Avril was instantly jolted awake and struggled violently to break free!

"Shh!"

"I am Linda, the Dawn Witch, and I've come to save you. Don't make a sound!"

I won't hurt you!

"Don't shout! I'll let you go!"

"Nod if you agree!"

Linda stared nervously at Avril, who hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Linda tentatively loosened her grip, and when she found that Avril was indeed not calling out, she let go completely.

"Quickly pack your valuables and come with me!"

Linda urged hurriedly.

However, Avril rose gracefully, picked up a coat and draped it over her shoulders, then slowly lit the oil lamp on the table.

The pitch-black bedroom was instantly illuminated, and the figure of a female hunter gradually emerged in the corner.

Linda's body stiffened instantly, and she dared not move.

Because the gleaming arrow was already aimed at her.

(End of this chapter)