Although the two women were very puzzled, they did not delay any further, but got on the griffin one after another.
The griffin let out a long roar, quickly took off into the air, and soon caught up with Xiaobai and Qin Bin carrying Sofia and Leah.
Originally, this kind of long-distance flight that takes a whole day would become extremely boring after the initial excitement. However, after the excitement wore off, Qin Bin humbly began to ask Xiaobai for basic knowledge related to magic. For this purpose, he even materialized paper and pen to record the knowledge points orally stated by Xiaobai one by one, so that it did not seem so boring.
Xiaobai was also very considerate. Not only did he teach Qin Bin patiently and carefully, but he also set up a magic barrier on his back not long after he took off, so that the high-speed airflow would not affect Qin Bin.
Time passed slowly, and by noon, Qin Bin and his group showed no intention of stopping to rest.
Qin Bin just ate some of the portable dry food that Leah had prepared for him in the morning on the dragon's back, and then continued to study.
Sofia and Leah, who were flying on the griffin, had no need to eat, and they had no appetite at the moment. Mainly because Xiaobai and Qin Bin would occasionally talk and laugh, so they had no time to satisfy their appetite.
In the afternoon, Leah, who was sitting behind Sofia, suddenly said, "Sophia, my intuition tells me that Xiaobai...maybe, possibly, will become more threatening than the Elf King."
Sophia turned back to look at Leah, "I think so too, so——"
"so--"
"Let's unite." X2
Leah and Sophia looked at each other carefully and shook hands.
And smiled at each other.
However, the two women appeared to be in a friendly mood, as if they were very satisfied with their "iron" ally, but in fact, they both had ulterior motives...
Chapter 017: Border Military Town
On July 2699, 7 of the Eternal Era, before nightfall, Qin Bin and his party finally arrived at the outskirts of Singer Town, a border town at the border between the Holy Kana Empire and the Lost Plains.
At this time, Qin Bin had already put on a gray-black cloak robe and even wore a cloak, making him look very mysterious.
This was what Qin Bin specifically asked Leah for not long ago, mainly because Qin Bin felt that the modern clothes were too conspicuous, and Qin Bin just didn't like the "beautiful" clothes that Leah and Sophia had prepared in advance. So, with Leah and Sophia's slightly regretful looks, he chose this dark-colored cloak robe that adventurers, mercenaries, or anyone who travels far away would choose.
Of course, the cloak robe that Leah gave was also a high-end product, with magic patterns on it that could keep people warm in winter and cool in summer, and it was very comfortable to wear.
Let’s talk about the town of Singer. It is a border military town located on the northwest border of the Holy Kana Empire and belongs to the Garcia Autonomous Region. It is also one of the key supply points for adventurers entering the Lost Plains.
Singh town currently has a permanent population of about 3 and a garrison of 2 troops.
The floating population often exceeds 10, mainly adventurer guilds and mercenary teams.
The reason why so many adventurers and mercenary groups come here is simply because in recent years, for some reason, alien life forms have become popular among the nobles of the Holy Kana Empire. They have even become a subject of competition among the Kana nobles. Alien life forms that look good can be easily sold at sky-high prices, which has attracted countless adventurers and mercenaries, leading to the emergence of a floating population of this scale.
Xiao Bai told Qin Bin this information before landing. After listening to it, Qin Bin didn't know how to complain, so he just said, "Then my price should be very high, right?"
Xiao Bai smiled and said, "So far, you are the only humanoid alien life form, so what do you think?"
"Okay..." Qin Bin pursed his lips and said, "Since this place belongs to the Garcia Autonomous Territory, doesn't it mean that--"
Before Qin Bin finished speaking, Xiaobai and the griffin carrying Leah and Sophia landed at the same time, and soon landed on an open space outside Singer Town.
Liya, who had been listening carefully to the conversation between Qin Bin and Xiao Bai, jumped off the griffin's back and took the initiative to say, "The Garcia Autonomous Region, also known as the Principality of Garcia, is my father's fiefdom. The territory covers an area of 107 million square kilometers, with a population of about 4 million and an army of 3, the main force of which is cavalry. The most famous is the Garcia West Wind Knights Corps. Although it has only 30 people, it is the strongest cavalry corps in the Holy Kana Empire. The Garcia Autonomous Region is mainly based on animal husbandry, and it is also the Holy Kana Empire's most important war cavalry and meat production area."
Qin Bin paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "So this is really the boss's territory. There are only 4 million people in an area of millions of square kilometers. The land is vast and sparsely populated..."
In fact, what he wanted to complain about was that the area of a principality was so horrifying. This world was really a different world...
As he spoke, Qin Bin was about to jump off Xiaobai's back, but Xiaobai considerately extended his claws towards him.
Qin Bin just held Xiaobai's paw and let Xiaobai put him on the ground.
Leah and Sophia, who had just gotten off the griffin, were so shocked by the treatment they received.
Especially Leah, she has never been treated like this before.
Then, Liya suppressed her feelings and said, "It is indeed a vast land with few people. Bin, what else do you want to know? A defense map of the interior? Or more detailed economic and livelihood details?"
As Leah spoke, her eyes were bright, and she looked like she would tell Qin Bin everything he wanted to know without reservation. Qin Bin was speechless after he stood firmly on the ground, and didn't know how to complain.
Finally, Qin Bin could only say, "...Boss, although I am very curious, there are some information that you should not tell me and I should not ask about."
"If it's Bin, no problem. My brother was conferred the title of Earl in his early years, and he also had other fiefs. My brother also said that he was not interested in inheriting the title of Duke of Garcia. If I want, I will be the next Grand Duke of Garcia, and then, Bin——"
As she spoke, a blush appeared on Leah's face.
Although Leah didn't say everything, how could Qin Bin not understand? This was simply a naked and blatant inducement.
But before Qin Bin could say anything, Sophia couldn't help but suppress her anger and said, "Liya, you still have a brother. By the way, I heard that your brother's son is a little genius, which means that there are great variables in your situation. But I am the only heir to the Hall Autonomous Territory. I will let grandpa retire early, and grandpa will definitely agree. So, I am more suitable here!"
As Sophia spoke, she glared at Leah fiercely, as if to say - this is what you call an alliance?! Can you be more shameless?!
Leah also looked embarrassed. She was not kidding about joining forces with Sofia. She just said it casually and couldn't stop herself, so she said that.
Seeing that the two women were about to start again, Qin Bin couldn't help but sigh secretly, and then said something casually.
"It's all good. You two can marry me together. I will never complain about too little benefits."
It was a very bad response, but Leah and Sofia just smiled awkwardly.
They are not stupid, so of course they can hear Qin Bin's dissatisfaction.
After all, Qin Bin has almost made it clear many times that he doesn't want to see them fighting. How can Qin Bin be happy if they still come?
As for Xiaobai, after transforming into a human form, he floated beside Qin Bin, acting as a spectator with a smile on his face.
This made Leah and Sofia even more embarrassed.
Fortunately, Qin Bin's attention was quickly attracted by the almost endless, towering and terrifying city wall in the distance.
Seeing Qin Bin staring at the nearly 20-meter-high and two-kilometer-long city wall of Singer Town in a daze, Leah hurriedly spoke.
“Bin, sixty years ago, when the Dragon Clan had not yet made it clear that the armies of all countries were not allowed to enter the Lost Plains, this place was still one of the most frontier battlefields of the empire.
During that period, the orcs in the north would often send their elite troops to bypass the Lost Plains to launch attacks on Garcia's northwest defense line.
Military towns of this size were built during that period in order to create a frontline stronghold that could provide combat defense and supply transfers for at least 100,000 troops.
However, in the summer of 2659, forty years ago, the Dragon Clan officially announced that no foreign army was allowed to enter the Lost Plains, otherwise it would be regarded as a declaration of war against the Dragon Clan.
From then on, the orcs dared not detour through the Lost Plains, and this place changed from the front line to a relatively stable second-line border. As a result, the town of Singer gradually became deserted, and now the total number of garrisons and permanent residents is less than 4.
In fact, if it weren’t for the fact that otherworldly pets have become popular in the imperial capital in recent years, and if the Lost Plains were not known to be the area where otherworldly life forms are most likely to appear, which led to the influx of countless adventurers and mercenaries, indirectly revitalizing the town’s economy and allowing the town’s residents who had gradually moved away to gradually return, perhaps this military town would have been abandoned a year or two ago.”
After hearing what Liya said, Qin Bin also understood.
At this time, a team of soldiers were trotting towards this side in neat steps.
Just as Leah was about to explain, Sophia spoke first.
"Abin, the place where we are landing now is the safe landing area designated by the Singh Town Government. Anyone who owns a flying mount must land here first and undergo a travel pass inspection by the patrol team. After that, they must apply for a formal entry permit before they can enter Singh Town and officially enter the territory of the Holy Kana Empire.
In fact, we have already missed the time to enter the city, but Leah is the eldest daughter of Garcia, so it won’t be difficult for her to take us in.”
"I see..." Qin Bin nodded, and asked curiously, "What if we fly in directly with a flying mount? Or bypass the city?"
"They will be stopped by the air cavalry patrols. If you force your way across the border, you will be surrounded and killed without asking any questions. You see, those are the Pegasus air cavalry unique to the Principality of Garcia. The Favonius Knights that Leah mentioned earlier are a powerful air cavalry corps formed by selecting the most elite of these air cavalry."
As Sofia spoke, she pointed to the southwest horizon.
Although it was a little dark, Qin Bin could still barely see clearly that there were three winged horses carrying three armored soldiers flying into the walled town of Singer at a moderate speed.
"A regular air force..." Qin Bin pursed his lips with interest.
Sophia knew what Qin Bin was thinking, and she said with a smile, "The scientific name of that Pegasus is 'Double-winged Silver Pegasus'. It is a third-level flying monster unique to the Principality of Garcia, and it is also the most suitable warhorse for forming air cavalry in the Holy Kana Empire.
By the way, this "two-winged silver Pegasus" was not originally a species of our Eternal Continent. It was a species summoned in large numbers from another world by Archduke Garcia several generations ago. Later, after being carefully domesticated by several generations of Archduke Garcia, this Pegasus took root in our world, multiplied and grew, and became one of the three major pillars of the military and finances of the Principality of Garcia.
If Abin wants to empty the cavalry unit, this kind of war cavalry is indeed the most cost-effective choice."
"Why would I empty the cavalry?" Qin Bin shook his head with a smile, "I am a good citizen who abides by the law."
"Yes~ Of course Abin is law-abiding~"
Sophia agreed with a grin, as if to say 'I don't know you yet', leaving Qin Bin at a loss as to what to say.
This made Leah who was standing by very unhappy.
Especially when Sofia took over the show, Leah almost wanted to beat someone up. However, the team of soldiers was already approaching, so Leah had to suppress her dissatisfaction and stepped forward.
Chapter 018: Uninvited Guest
"Everyone, the time to enter the city has passed. Please show us your travel permits. Once we confirm that there is no problem, please stay overnight at the designated camping site outside the city."
The squad of soldiers stopped one meter away from Leah. The team leader glanced at the griffin that was watching them not far away, and stole a glance at the floating little girl (Xiaobai). He instantly knew that these people in front of him were not simple, and they spoke very politely.
Leah said nothing, but handed over a badge.
When the team leader saw this, he quickly withdrew his hand that was about to take it, and immediately placed his right hand on his left chest. While holding his head high and chest out, he took a step hard and shouted with a little excitement.
"The 78th Squadron of the 17th Infantry Battalion of the Sixth Legion of the Principality of Garcia, led by Squad Leader Duda Beck and six other members of the squadron, greet you! May the glory of Garcia live forever!!"
"Snapped!"
"Garcia's glory will live forever!!"
Although the six soldiers lined up behind the captain didn't understand the situation, when they saw their captain's reaction, they knew they had met an important person, so they followed the captain Duda Baker, saluted and shouted.
Liya nodded expressionlessly and said, "Captain Baker, please tell your superiors that we are just passing through here and will leave after resting for one night. There is no need to receive us specially."
"As ordered!"
"Just click this to register our entry information." Leah took out a list of entries and a brief introduction of the entrants that she had prepared this morning from her storage ring, and handed them to Captain Baker along with her badge.
Team leader Baker respectfully took the paper and the badge with both hands. He accidentally glanced at the name at the top of the paper and was shocked when he found it was 'Liya Garcia'.
He had previously only confirmed that Leah was from the Archduke Garcia's palace from her badge, and now after seeing the name, he became even more excited.
Liya added, "It's getting late now. Please help us with the immigration procedures as soon as possible. Thank you for your help."
"It's our honor!" After Captain Baker saluted again, he immediately sent someone to take the list to the outpost outside the city.
After receiving the list, the people at the outposts outside the city immediately notified their superiors and relevant departments within the city to handle the entry procedures.
With the team leader accompanying her, Leah asked about the latest situation of the border garrison.
Sophia, who was standing shoulder to shoulder with Qin Bin not far away, came over and said softly, "Abin, be patient. This is a necessary procedure for entry. Especially as a life form from another world, if you don't follow the procedure, it will be easy to be caught."
"Oh? Have we suffered losses in this regard before?"
"Uh..." Sophia was a little embarrassed, but she answered, "Yes, 'before' I relied on my identity to skip the immigration process. As a result, I was criticized in the imperial capital for bringing people of unknown origin into the country without permission. Some people even deliberately made a big deal out of it and used it as a topic at the court meeting."
"This..." Qin Bin was stunned and asked curiously, "Ms. Hall... Grand Duke Hall is still working in the imperial capital?"
"Really, Abin, I told you to just call me Sofia."
Qin Bin didn't say anything, just looked at her.
Sophia had no choice but to purse her lips and said, "My grandfather is a feudal lord and will not serve in the imperial capital. But my great-uncle, my grandfather's younger brother, is the Minister of the Interior of the Empire. Well, to use your words in the past, Abin, the Minister of the Interior of the Holy Kana Empire is equivalent to... the Prime Minister of a country?"
"understood."
Qin Bin appeared calm on the surface, but in fact he had a completely different picture in his mind. He really couldn't imagine how his 'future' self could have managed to capture the heart of such a young lady, and even more than one.
Awesome, my future self...
Qin Bin sighed secretly and asked in a low voice, "So what are you going to do..."
Before Qin Bin finished speaking, a young male voice, slightly excited, capable and clean, was heard from afar.
"Sophia, I actually met you in such a rural place. It must be a blessing from God!"
Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw a young man with blond hair in a gorgeous robe.
The blond young man, accompanied by two followers in black, walked towards Qin Bin and Sophia at a moderate pace with a confident smile on his face.
The appearance of the blond young man made both Leah, who was chatting with the team leader, and Sofia's expressions change slightly.
Qin Bin also noticed something. After all, the other party's attitude of ignoring Leah and going straight to Sophia showed that the other party and Leah did not get along well. Moreover, after seeing that Qin Bin and Sophia were standing very close, he could not help but frowned.
Just when Qin Bin was wondering if some bloody plot would unfold, Leah's face turned cold, and she held the sword to block the blond young man more than ten meters away.
"Oh? Isn't this Lea Garcia? I'm so sorry I didn't see you just now."
The blond young man's arrogance or obvious provocation did not move Leah, but the team leader Baker and the two soldiers of the Principality of Garcia could not bear it. They quickly stepped forward to protect Leah with their hands on their weapons, as if they were ready to take down the other party if they disagreed with each other.
The blond young man was also calm and just looked at Leah and the soldiers of the Principality of Garcia with a smile.
However, a middle-aged attendant behind the blond youth said coldly, "How dare you be disrespectful to the Second Prince... Are you planning a rebellion?"
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