“However, I would like to ask, how long is it before we send out a reconnaissance team?” the captain asked hesitantly.
“Right now, the whereabouts of all the dwarfs are unknown. We need to gather information as soon as possible. There are only three days left. You must set off to the Elf Kingdom and meet up with their troops there. The seaport in the Elf Kingdom can go directly to the location of the Cameron Volcano.” Kant thought for a moment and then replied.
“Roger that.” the captain in charge of training the attendants replied.
Then, he left the senate hall. He looked in the direction where the captain left. He should have gone to the military camp immediately.
Kant rubbed the corner of his eyes and called over a guard at the side. He asked, “When will our elven guests set off this afternoon?”
“Probably after 1 o’clock.” the guard replied.
“When they are ready to set off, prepare a guard team. We’ll go and send them off.” Kant ordered.
“Yes.” the guard replied.
“Your Highness, it’s almost lunchtime. The dishes in the kitchen are ready.” a servant bowed and walked into the palace to pass on the message.
“Yes, put the dishes in the side hall. I still have some work to do after I finish my meal.” Kant nodded and replied.
“Yes, Your Highness.” the servant called out the team with the dishes and placed them on the dining table in the side hall. Then, he bowed and left.
It was lunchtime. The captain of the training ground, who had been appointed by Kant, came to the training ground in the military camp.
Bunduk and the others sat under the awning in the corner to rest. They noticed him entering the field from a distance.
Adonis waved his hands to greet the training captain and asked him to gather under the awning.
“Captain Aubrey, why are you here in the military camp?” Adonis asked.
“Well…” Aubrey took a sip of the herbal tea on the table and asked, “Have the soldiers gone for lunch break? It seems that I came at the wrong time.”
“Yes, the training ended half an hour ago. The soldiers should have finished their lunch and returned to their dorms to rest.” said Bunduk.
“Sigh.” Aubrey wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to Adonis, “I came directly from the palace. His Highness asked me to organize a team in charge of reconnaissance within three days.”
“Reconnaissance team? Isn’t there a special team in the military camp already? Why do we need to reorganize one?” Sitting at the side, Bunduk could not help but ask.
“The situation this time is a bit special. It is to go to the caves around the volcano to investigate, and we need to cooperate with the front line of the Elf Kingdom.” Aubrey explained.
“Around the volcano? That place is more dangerous than the desert.” Adonis shook his head. “It is not easy to choose the right team members.”
“Captain Aubrey, you can only wait until the afternoon and come to the training ground.” Bunduk first nodded at what Adonis said, then explained to Aubrey.
“That’s the only way. I’m have to go back to organize a guard team to send the elven team off. When the training ends in the afternoon, I’ll have to trouble you to help me organize the team. Don’t dismiss too early. I’ll come back and choose among the soldiers then.” Aubrey sighed and spoke.
“Okay.” Adonis nodded and said, “You should be able to run into us when you come here at sunset.”
“Thank you.” Aubrey cupped his hands to the two people and said.
“It’s okay. Do you need information about the soldiers in the army? We can use this as a reference and provide it to you.” Bunduk waved his hand and continued to suggest.
“There’s no need. Most of the people with strong combat strength have participated in the selection of the squire squad. I know what their level is.” Aubrey shook his head, then, he asked, “But regarding the selection, I’ll have to trouble the two of you to come with me in case there are any special omissions.”
“Of course.” Adonis and Bunduk agreed to Aubrey’s request.
After the official business was finished, Aubrey explained that he had to quickly go back and arrange the guard team. He then bade farewell to Bunduk and Adonis.
Although it was already autumn, the sun was still dazzling in the sky of the desert oasis.
After the hottest hour had passed, the elven team was ready to set off for the city gate.
At the same time that the group of people riding camels stepped out of the estate of the resting place.
The gate of the palace opened from the inside to the outside. Kant rode his horse and led the guards to the side of the elven team.
“Your Highness.” Kant rode on the horse and greeted the Elf King.
“Lord Kant, why are you here?” the Elf King asked in surprise.
“I can’t keep you here to entertain you, so I have to send you off,” Kant replied with a smile.
“Thank you for your trouble.” the Elf King nodded and said apologetically.
“You’re my guests, it’s only right to do so.” Kant shook his head.
The two of them walked at the front of the team and slowly walked towards the city gate.
“Your Highness, I’ve already arranged for my men to start the mission of searching for traces of the dwarves with you. I hope you won’t be distracted by this. Three days later, the well-organized team will set off from Drondheim.” Kant informed the Elf King during their chat.
“The ability of the Caradia Empire is indeed very strong. The personnel sent by the Elf Kingdom will certainly be responsible to the end and cooperate with the soldiers of the Caradia Empire.” the Elf King replied.
“I hope that this operation will allow us to discover any traces or evidence left behind by the enemy.” Kant said.
“The last exploration only reached the vicinity of the cave. This time, with sufficient preparations, there will definitely be new discoveries.” the Elf King said.
Currently, there was still too little information about the disappearance of the Dwarf Kingdom.
Therefore, after Kant and the Elf King’s discussion, they decided to send out a second exploration team, which was made up of the soldiers of the two kingdoms.
When they reached the city gate, it was time to say goodbye.
“Let me visit the Elf Kingdom in the future. Your Highness can’t withstand another trip to the desert.” Kant got off his horse and sent the Elf Kingdom off. He glanced at the scenery in the desert and said to the Elf King.
“Indeed. Traveling in the desert for ten days to half a month is too much for my body.” the Elf King narrowed his eyes and looked at the desert in the distance. “Perhaps the next person who comes to visit you, Lord Kant, will be my descendants.”
“Hehe, when the time comes, a simple visit won’t do. They have to stay in Drondheim for a few days so they can truly enjoy their trip here.” Kant also smiled and replied.
“Indeed.” The Elf King nodded with a smile.
After saying their final goodbyes, the elven army left the city gate and headed west.
