Antoine Neil, the lord of Jian's ancient city, actually never liked this city.

If he asked whether he liked his wife, he would give a positive answer very sincerely and at the same time frankly point out that he felt offended. Being the lord of Jian Gucheng was never the reason why he was united with Ganlaoda Neil, but love based on mutual understanding is.

He was born into the Preba family in Mopan City, and his original name was Antoine Preba IV. It was a respected family, with the family motto of "resilience is prolonged" and many heroes have appeared in history. The current selection of the King of the Jiangu tribe is Antoine's uncle, which gave their family a good influence in all affairs of the Jiangu tribe. Therefore, ninety-seven years ago, when Antoine decided to move to Jiangu town to live with his wife's Neil family, everyone could not understand it at all.

"Ganda Nier should be asked to come to Mopan City. There is the Praba family of Gangpu and the king is here. Why are you doing in Jian Gucheng? It's too old and too poor."

Antoine came to Jian's ancient city with great determination, which made everyone in Jian's ancient city accept him more quickly. Later, Lord Eg Neil died in battle, and Antoine assisted his wife in managing the city. Many of his actions were wise and he was diligent in his work. With the recommendation and approval of everyone, especially Garauda's promotion, Antoine changed his surname to Neil, completely married into the lord, and officially took over the lord's scepter.

He cares about the city and its residents, but he prefers Mopan City. It is a ground castle built against the mountain. The "Liu Point River" flows from the east of the city. You can see the sparkling "Liu Point Lake" and the farming villages that live by the river at the height of the castle.

The sun warms Mopan City during the day, and the moon and stars provide it with mysterious and beautiful scenery at night. It is the capital of the Jiangu people and the largest military fortress and commercial center. The bustling and lively are common scenes there. Unlike Jiangu City, there are only dark caves above the head, and there are only almost abandoned shops in the market.

The dull ancient castle and the old grotto tunnels, the lichens from thousands of years ago survived half-deadly. The ancient city is like a coffin. Although the people locked inside are still alive, they can only wait to die slowly.

The city lockdown order is a nail on the coffin board, which will last for eighty years. Antoine can understand the situation of the previous lord Egg Neil: the Neil family is rare, he has no offspring and is about to die, and other dwarf clans are eyeing Jian Gucheng, which has a long history, and the threat of monsters has not been eliminated. In that case, issuing the city lockdown order can give Jian Gucheng the last chance to breathe, and everything is decided by Jian Gucheng itself, and outsiders have no right to interfere, and they cannot interfere.

"It's a pity that's a pity. Not long after Lord Eg Neil died, the elves' brave king achieved great success, directly penetrating through the infinite maze under the Demon City, ending the last Demon Battle in advance. All creatures on the ground were resting and working hard to improve themselves in this rare peace, while the self-margined ancient city could only decline."

Every time Antoine thinks of this, he feels really sorry. If Eiger is not dead, he will not have to work hard to manage the city now, spend every penny in half, secretly use the resources of his original family to help the current Jian Ancient City, and try every means to break through the damn city lockdown order.

Before the City Closing Order, Jian Ancient City was famous for creating colorful, powerful rune tools. People here used their wisdom and technology to earn income, and the entire city was also prosperous. Antoine believed that as long as the City Closing Order was unlocked, relying on the tradition of Jian Ancient City and the support of the elected royal family, the rune tool workshop here could quickly regain its vitality and return to its previous level, and the entire city would be revitalized.

But it is too difficult to break through the lockdown order.

The Jiangu people attached great importance to the continuation of tradition. The last lord's order was to lock down the city for 80 years, and there were still twenty years left. Severe traffic and do not participate in military operations, and all their energy was devoted to deepening and tempering themselves. Although Antoine's current surname is Neil, when he, Neil, met the previous lord's lockdown order, he had less prestige and was restricted when he acted.

"You can only make breakthroughs little by little. First, use the clan meeting and the ancient oath to pry a little gap and let the goods circulate partly, which can lay the foundation for the next step of action. The Neil family must be restored first, and the runes of the Guards must be equipped again. With the clan meeting ten years later, the Neil family must become the superior family again and obtain the qualification of five ancient kings of Jian to vote..."

A series of footsteps sounded from far to near, and Antoine's guard servant brought news: "Lord, you have already gone to the union to inquire, but there is still no news of the hunting team trial. Young people in other professions have returned, except for two..."

Antoine raised her hand and the attendant immediately shut her mouth. "Has the hunting team sent out search personnel? Have they returned?"

"Neither has come back yet," said the attendant: "The searcher set out two days ago, if you follow..."

"Gather the guards and ask for two teams to have twenty people in total, and prepare to investigate this matter with me. The Hunting Union sent three guides to let President Shimao go with him. How could one trial cause me so much trouble?"

"Yes, I'll go and pass the order now." The attendant asked then, "Do you want to inform Ms. Ganlauda Neil?"

"I told her myself." Antoine waved her hand, then walked quickly to the castle of the Lord's Mansion along the steps of the city wall.

The castle is a good place, with a temperature and humidity control system enhanced by runes. Clean air can always make people feel comfortable. In the corridor covered with blankets, you can always hear the sound of children laughing and playing with their friends. Antoine and Ganlaoda have four children, namely the eldest son Levanto, the eldest daughter Yibeiko, the second daughter Hein, and the youngest son Fonten. In fact, they also have an adopted son, Dagon, who should be ranked behind Yibeiko by two years of age.

Since he was one and a half years old, Dagon has not lived here, otherwise he should have a part of the laughter and playful sounds here. Antoine followed the sound, Ganlaoda usually stayed with Yi Beike, and Hein would be not far away, so it is absolutely right to go to the most lively place.

Antoine's sudden appearance scared the two Jiangu girls. They waved their hands, bowed slightly, and ran away quickly, giving the room to their parents for conversation. Ganlaoda frowned and said with some complaint: "I am teaching Heyin to read with Yi Beike. The story is only half told, and now she doesn't have to practice copying."

"There are troublesome things." Antoine sighed and said, "The hunting union trial has not been completed yet, and it has been four days slow. The hunters sent out two days ago have not yet received any rewards. I am going to take the two guards to check it out in person."

Ganlaoda was shocked and asked, "Dagon hasn't come back yet?"

"Yes, this is the most troublesome thing. If something happens to him, then you can only let Levancoe go to Semi-Namilis. I really don't want to see this ending." Antoine said: "I should take Dagon away directly at the adult ceremony and shouldn't let him go to the trial. This is the lesson: making decisions early can reduce accidents."

Ganlaoda closed her eyes and sighed, and said slowly: "It's because I didn't make up my mind, so you didn't take action, but this does not mean that Dagon will definitely die. I'll go find Dagon with you, and my ghost snake spell can enhance the effect of reconnaissance."

"I want Levanke to go with me and lead the team at the same time, so as to increase his experience in dealing with problems. If he wants to go to Seonamilis, he must not be harmed by the elves there. Therefore, the more traditional Jiangu clan knows, the better."

"Do you have to go? If Levanke goes there, you won't see it for at least 30 or 40 years. If you catch the next monster surge, he will likely be sent to build the Magic City or even enter the maze." Ganlaoda thought of her brother, and Eiger died of serious injuries in the maze. Now she is threatening her beloved eldest son again?

"It seems that this is possible at the moment." Antoine was a little discouraged. He was also upset that he was not decisive enough, so he dragged Dagon to his side and arranged the tasks, so he didn't have such concerns. "I will try to delay the date and let Levanko make more preparations. You can find it in the city these two days..."

The specific matter has not been explained yet, and there is another sound of footsteps. The messenger sent a message that the hunting team's trialists had been found and were on their way back. The leader Barde and the trial trainee Dagong fell into Kou Shui Gorge, and their whereabouts were unknown, and it was very likely that they were dead.

"Why did you fall into the river? Why did you go to the place where Koushui Gorge?" Antoine knew the aging of the facilities around Jian Ancient City and asked: "The suspension bridge in Koushui Gorge has been disrepair for a long time and may collapse at any time. It is no longer allowed to leave!"

The servant ordered the servant to hand a parchment letter to Lord Neil. The handwriting on it was urgent and sloppy, and it was obvious that it was completed in a hurry. The letter briefly described what happened and focused on the story of Dagong's heroic rescue and helping his companions. The hunting team went to pick up the people who tried to search through the underground river of Koushui Gorge with a bear lizard, but there was no harvest at present, which wasted time.

"Look," Antoine handed the letter to Ganlaoda, and asked the servant to retreat. "Dagon has no bear lizard, and it fell into the ice river of Koushui Gorge, and there is no life. Levanto probably has to go to Semilius, and I have to arrange this."

"Dagon...brother..." Ganlaoda sighed and threw the letter heavily on the ground.

"It's all my fault!" she said, "No choice I made is right! I'm not suitable to make a decision at all, but I still have to... I should listen to you completely, believe in your plans and judgments, and shouldn't always drag you down. This... I sent my son to Minamelis... Can I regret this?"

"It's useless to regret, it's better to deal with the problem." Antoine said: "You go to the family's treasure house to see what you can prepare for Levanto, and then go to the steel casting house to comfort them. Tormond is your brother's old subordinate, and it's more appropriate for you to go than me."

"Oh, I just want to send my son away. They have no son. Anto (Antoine's nickname), you see the letter saying that Dagon is very brave and excellent in all aspects. Can you let Tormond be the master of Fonten (the youngest son)?"

"He is a weapon master, and he has a level, but it's hard to say whether he has a good spirit. He can teach Dagon according to his son's teachings, but not just a master."

"What do you think if you let him be Fonten's adoptive father?"
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