Leave it to me.
Injia assured, thumping her chest.
All right, be cautious on the journey.
Return directly after completing the task and refrain from any distractions.
Fong Hao instructed.
Done.
And Jar replied.
She patted the back of the bone dragon and soared into the sky, accompanied by over 10 bone dragons heading towards the Frost Wind Mountains.
At dusk, and Jia returned, having delivered the skeletal blacksmiths to clay.
The next morning, Fong Hao and Jia and Domiga arrived early outside the city of P.
Tavoc's caravan had secured its cargo, and the convoy resembled a long dragon, making final adjustments.
Aside from Fong Ho, Tavic s own men, several teams of mercenaries were present.
Mr.
Fonggha, Tavic approached with a welcoming demeanor, his gaze lingering on Ditiga for a moment.
A lizard man, not only Tavic, but everyone nearby, turned their attention to Ditiga.
Mr.
Tavoc, this is my bodyguard, Ditiga, Fongghao introduced purposefully.
Oh, greetings, Mr.
Ditiga, Tavic responded.
The two exchanged pleasantries.
Tavic then turned to Fong Hao looking around with curiosity and asked, "Mr.
Fong Ho, where are your soldiers? Time is of the essence, and we should be ready to depart.
I have made arrangements.
They will join us on route.
" Fong Hao replied, "Ah.
" Tavic seemed puzzled by Fong Hows.
Meaning, "Were the reinforcements not coming from the territory, but joining along the way?" "Clang Clang.
" Just as Tavic wanted to inquire further, the sound of armor clanking approached from behind.
A human swordsman accompanied by three companions walked over.
The leader, a muscular man in his 40s with a dense beard, addressed Tavoc.
"Mr.
Tavic, who are these individuals?" "Captain Godwin, these are Fong How and his bodyguard.
They're traveling with us in the capacity of caravan protectors," Tavoc introduced.
Godwin scrutinized the three with a grim expression, his gaze lingering on Domiga for a few seconds.
"Mr.
Havoc.
I believe these individuals are unnecessary.
The Iron Blood mercenary core is sufficient to ensure the safety of your caravan.
He stated coldly.
More hands provide additional security.
Tavic countered.
Godwin stared at the trio once more and said to Tavoc, "Perhaps we need to discuss this matter further.
" With that, he pulled Tavoc aside and began a low, hush conversation.
"It appears that this Godwin is rather unfriendly towards us.
" and Jiao remarked, "Hands on her hips.
" Already mentally preparing to give him a good beating.
Not merely unfriendly, but rather peculiar, Fonggho added.
He instructed in the Lord's home for Fulay to muster additional personnel to await him along the way.
Chapter 226.
Black eats Black the demeanor of the other party arous suspicion in Fongo's heart.
The mercenary group accepted the task, earning their remuneration through escort fees.
This implies that their due compensation had already been negotiated with Tavvek, rendering their participation inconsequential.
The current display of aversion seemed rather peculiar.
Before long, Tav approached while instructing the team to prepare for departure.
Mr.
Fong Ha, the journey is not short.
We shall set off now.
Very well.
It appeared that Tavac remained unmoved by the other party's persuasion, steadfastly insisting that Fong Hao and his companions remain.
The convoy commenced its journey with the mercenaries and Tav esguards encircling the cargo forming a serpentine line that advanced southward along the main road.
Domiga manipulated the giant lizard while Fongo spread a thick hide blanket at top the rear cart, reclining and observing the regional channel.
Although he seldom engaged in conversation within the group, he relished watching the lively exchanges.
It evoked a sense of living in a modern society where everyone conversed carefree about trivial matters.
After approximately 2 hours of travel as they passed through the city of Fule, 50 heavy sword infantry joined the ranks assigned to 10 horsedrawn cards for protection.
Within the iron blood mercenary corps, one mercenary urged his steed to catch up with the leader Godwin.
After surveying the surroundings, he whispered, "Captain, they have suddenly increased by 50 men, and one of our brothers recognized that man.
He is the one who saved Tavak sdaughter, and the lucrative establishment in the city is also his.
" Godwin glanced back at the giant lizard and continued, "Do we know the origins of that female beast man and the lizard man? It remains unclear.
We only know that the female beast man serves as that human esgard while the lizard man is a firsttime sighting.
The mercenary pondered before adding, "Captain, those 50 are well equipped.
If it comes to a confrontation, there may be casualties.
" "Silence!" Godwin reprimanded in a hush tone, casting a vigilant glance around.
"I am aware of the situation.
Once we determine the campsite tonight, I will inform the gay bears and negotiate a 7030 split, and we will claim Tavac as head.
" The arrival of the 50 welle equipped heavy swordsmen tightened Godwin as chest.
Initially, he feared his plan had been uncovered and that these individuals were a threat.
However, upon observing them escorting the convoy, he realized it was a false alarm.
Nevertheless, their inclusion compelled him to alter his original strategy.
Understood.
Captain, the mercenary nodded, slowing his horse to return to his designated escort position.
The merchant convoy continued southward, having a simple meal while on the move.
As night fell, the guards and mercenaries began to set up camp.
They would spend the night here, all the while hoping that nearby beasts would not wander into their vicinity.
Even if they did, they hoped the creatures would be sated and merely strolling rather than ravenous.
After establishing basic defensive measures, tents were erected one by one.
The caravan provided food, but one could also partake of their own provisions.
A pot was set up and Fong Ho cast in a hot pot base.
Soon, an enticing aroma wafted through the air.
The seasonings added were few, only perceptible to those gathered around.
There was no need to worry about the scent attracting nearby beasts.
At that moment, and Ja approached and sat down beside him, lowering her voice to say, "You guess correctly.
Someone from the iron blood mercenary corps has departed, heading eastward on foot.
If I set out now, I can apprehend him.
" Upon hearing in Jia's words, Fong Hao's hand, poised to add meat, paused slightly.
His suspicions were confirmed.
The mercenary group indeed had ulterior motives, and Jia first placed the meat into the pod and ensure no outsiders approached the tent.
Fongo instructed before slipping into a nearby tent.
He opened his backpack and retrieved a palmsized skeletal bird.
Skeletal sparrow tier one.
This bird, a transformation of a species that once resembled a sparrow from Earth, had now become a skeleton.