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Roland stood on the wall, looking north.For a month, he repeated the cycle of castles, mines, and walls, examining every detail that might be forgotten.

The stabbing of the militia forces became more and more skilful, and they were able to stabilize the gun under Carter's repeated practice until the hunters in charge of the observation shouted the attack slogan and sent out long guns.

Behind them was the Orion, a hunter who remained in the border town and was good at using bows and crossbows.These experienced hunters are the main force of killing the evil beast, shooting at the corner on the 12-foot-high wall, almost no possibility of shooting.

Finally, it was a team of iron axes, Carter and two other elite hunters.The blacksmith shop to build parts, Anna fusion assembly of four rear-installed flag guns have been delivered for use, only when encountering the bow can not penetrate the outer skin of the tricky monster or mixed evil beasts can not penetrate the outer skin.Their position is very free, and they walk up the distance of about two hundred meters long, wherever they need to appear.

As for the dynamite bags, they were stored in a guarded warehouse under the city walls.When it is necessary to save the field, it is transported to the city wall alone - after all, this thing happens, and the damage caused to yourself may be greater than that of the evil beast, and the teeth of the evil beast do not bite the cement and stone, but the explosives can send the whole section of the wall to heaven.

So far, Roland has organized two combat drills, including the use of explosive packs.Thanks to these two exercises, the official defense of the wartime militiamen were frightened by the roar of explosives to throw away their weapons.Another advantage was that when it was discovered that the prince still had such a powerful weapon in his hand, the morale of the team suddenly rose.

"Your Highness," Barov tightened his collar, "the proceeds of the ore trade have been spent for the most part, and if the demonic moon is as long as the astrologer says, I do not think it will last until the end of winter."

"Then fill the whole of my vault," Roland said without hesitation, "and don't stop the deal with the town of Willow.The steam first machine has been transported to the mine, the collapse of the gravel cleaning work is basically completed, the whole winter we can get a little production.In particular, the gemstone, no longer need to emphasize the price, can quickly sell as soon as possible.It is always right to store more food and dry meat.”

Barov nodded, “I’ll do it, Your Highness.Just . . .

Seeing the assistant minister's words, Roland certainly understood what he wanted to say, "Reassured, I have arranged a small boat, and if the situation is really defeated, I will leave the town."

"Then I'll be relieved," said Barovsson.

Roland smiled at him, "You go and be busy with yours, and I'll see you alone."

When Barov left, the prince slowly ascended the looking-up building.This is the highest point in the center of the city wall, from which you can overlook the vast jungles and rolling mountains ahead.The cold wind came, but he didn’t care.Only on this empty platform will his nervousness calm in the face of the war.

"You're lying to him," said someone next to him, "you're not going to leave."

"Life is so hard, some things are not to be debunked."

"I don't understand what you're talking about, if the prince's identity is difficult, then what are we?"The nightingale is born, "Even if you can't be a king, as long as you live to fight for the king's orders for the past five years, you are also the Lord of one side."It's better to be with Anna than to worry about it, but she doesn't have much time."

Roland was silent for a moment, "I don't think she can live the month of demons."

“Why?”

"She said she wouldn't lose the demon phage," he paused, "and I believed her."

"You will believe a witch," said the Nightinge, shaking her head, "we are cursed by the devil."

"Yes?"I trust you too.”

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Brian, dressed in plain clothes, stood in front of the Greyhound’s gravestone.

He gently touched the new stone monument, and the pure white monument was engraved with a line: "No name but the heart of the people."A hero who died for the border town."

“The Greyhound.”

“I have realized my dream that until the end of the month of evil spirits, His Royal Highness the Four Princes will hold a canonical ceremony for me.”

"But I don't want to sit in bed and wait."

“My wounds have been healed, and the walls are where I should be.”

“The month of the devil is coming, and the beasts may be terrible, but they will crash into the line of defense that everyone has built together, and they can’t take a step forward.”

"I will join you in carrying your hand, waving a sword to guard this town."

"It's not over."

“The man who framed you is alive ... but he will not live forever, that is the promise of my Highness to me.”

"I'll have good news next time."

Brian bent down and placed a bouquet of flowers in front of the tombstone.

“Good-bye, my friend.”

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“Anna, aren’t you afraid?”Nanahua lay on the bed with his legs asking.

“Afraid of what?”

“The devil eats.The Nightingingress said it was winter, and I became a witch in autumn, and this year was the first time.

"The first time," thought Anna, "it hurts, and sometimes you wish to die at once."

“Ah!”Nana Wah exclaimed, and immediately covered his mouth.

"But you'll live, just like I did."

"I don't know," Nanawa whispered, "I'm not as strong as you."

“I’m not that strong,” Anna closed her eyes, and the scene came to mind from her first meeting with Roland.In the dark and cold dungeon, he put his clothes on himself and whispered that he would hire herself—until now, she still felt inconceivable, "and you will encounter things that make you want to live, even if you struggle to live."

“For example . . ?”

“Like a meat chop full of sauce,” she sighed, “how do I know what you want—huh?”

Looking at Nanawa, Anna wiped her face with her hand, “Is there anything dirty on my face?”

"No," said the latter, shaking his head, "I'm just a little surprised, you've never said so much to me before... Sister Anna, it's so beautiful that you just closed your eyes and thought."

Anna rolled her eyes, jumped out of bed, and went to the window.

Nanawa followed up, “What are you looking at, fascinating the forest?”

"The forest is on the west," said Anna, "and here you can only see the Red Water River."

“Anna, look!”The girl pointed to the sky.

Anna stuttered, then pushed open the window, and a cold wind mixed with a little snowflakes poured into the room.

She held out her hand and held the crystal clear snowflakes, and a coldness came from between her fingers.

“It’s snowing.”

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“...”

After a long silence, the Nightinge said, "You are not lying."

"Of course," laughed Roland, "I seldom panic."

The Nightingou did not speak again, and she turned her head away, and there was a more meaning in her eyes.

Suddenly, she felt a cold neck, and could not help but shrink her neck.Looking up, I found that I did not know when, there were snowflakes floating over the city walls.There were as many white elves in the gray sky, dancing in the north wind, accompanied by the slogans of militia training, flying around.

The Devil’s Month has begun.

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