Even if we canât fend off Madreâs raid, at least we wonât be caught and humiliated.
"Hurry up, we need to reach Frost Leaf Town before sunset!"
Saoâs booming voice interrupted Yorickâs contemplation.
Immediately afterward, the harsh sound of a whip whistle filled the air.
Yorick quickly picked up his pace like the other slaves, despite the iron chains on his feet.
It turned out that Saoâs judgment was correct.
When the sun was still hanging in mid-air in the west, the group could clearly see the outline of Frost Leaf Town.
As the group drew closer, Yorick couldnât help but stop in his tracks.
He stood still, wide-eyed, filled with incredulous shock,
"This, this shouldnât be in the Desert!"
The towering walls stood like an asperity in front, seeming to block everything, intimidating the attacking soldiers.
The other slaves were also stunned, staring at the walls even taller than those in Eagle Town.
By now, Sharon had been quiet, watching the expressions of the crowd, struggling to turn over and curiously look back, his body instantly froze.
"No wonder the Cold Blade Clan wants to deal with Black Pine Ridge..."
Sharon couldnât help but mutter, "Such walls will be the graves of countless soldiers."
As a senior Knight, Sharon knew quite a bit about the inside stories.
Initially, he didnât understand why two clans would target a small Baron.
Seeing Frost Leaf Townâs walls, Sharon suddenly understood everything.
Ten-meter-high walls represent massive human and material resources; Black Pine Ridgeâs strength is definitely not that of an ordinary newly appointed Baron.
Seeing the slavesâ reactions, Sao didnât urge them.
The corners of his mouth slightly curled up, quietly enjoying these peopleâs reactions.
Until the messenger came over,
"Master Sao,"
The messenger bowed and said, "Master Durant commanded that three Knights be brought to the townâs dungeon."
"The others are temporarily held in cages outside the town; tomorrow theyâll have a new place."
Outside Frost Leaf Town was already surrounded into a camp; the slaughterhouse, training ground, resting places for merchants and their followers were all outside the town.
Patrolling soldiers and some insignificant slaves would spend the night in the camp outside.
"Alright, okay."
Sao nodded, waved to his deputy without any hesitation.
The latter immediately understood and took away the ordinary slaves.
Sao personally pressed the three Knights and stepped into Frost Leaf Town.
Roder in the manor hall had already received a report from Durant, quietly pondering how to deal with a senior Knight like Sharon.
Even not counting Madre, Roder had two in hand.
"Baron, perhaps we should try to recruit them."
Durant suggested, "Although itâs difficult, itâs worth trying."
Roder remained silent, still thinking.
"Despite reports from Gang Le and Sao, this Sharon doesnât sound very promising."
Durant couldnât help but urge again, "But even just as a charging warrior, heâs more suitable than others."
"Sharonâs loyalty is a problem,"
Roder slowly spoke, "Heâs different from Chris, not so easy to deal with."
Currently, the Hawk Clan should not know Sharon is at Black Pine Ridge.
Otherwise, they would certainly try everything to redeem him.
And this Sharon wouldnât easily submit like Chris.
"Ahem, no Knight can resist the temptation of power enhancement, my lord."
Durant lightly coughed to cover his embarrassment, then straightened up,
"Although it doesnât sound very noble, you have the Seed of Nature and Knight Roar Potion, plus some ordinary things."
"I believe this Sharon might be swayed."