Fantasy Family Simulator - Chapter 32

Chapter 32 Hematite Mountain of Dama Town

Naturally, other than Reiter, everyone else in the caravan was temporarily on standby to rest. After diving into the deep forest and getting out of the sight and perception range of the members, Reiter began to stroll leisurely.

“I have to say that the scenery in the Colored Pine Forest is beautiful. It’s very difficult to see it at the front line.” Reiter placed his hands behind his back and made a leisurely stroll.

The seven-colored pine needles were everywhere, like a neon forest.

Reiter relaxed for a while. During this period, he also diverted some energy to pay attention to the situation in the colored pine forest. As expected, there were no major discoveries here. There were some wild rabbits, wild vegetables, and ordinary herbs, but they were not eye-catching.

After returning to the caravan, they set off again. There were no accidents along the way.

On the second day, which was the 11th of December, Reiter led the caravan and stepped into the red soil. He knew that they were about to arrive.

They arrived at Hematite Mountain, which was already Baron Gary’s territory. It was only a few kilometers away from Dama Town.

This used to be a mineral deposit.

Rylei had told him last month that the mineral vein of hematite had been completely developed eight years ago. The ground in this small area was affected by the hematite mine and turned red.

Hematite Mountain was a miniature mountain with a height of about 50 meters.

From afar, although the mountain rocks were rugged and uneven, the mountain seemed to have been meticulously planned. Not only did people pave a few safe and convenient hiking paths, but there were also many magical plants with copper-colored tree trunks.

The Rock Iron Tree was one of the hardest trees among the low-grade magic plants. It was often used for special roads, construction of fortresses, houses, and alchemy equipment.

Reiter’s eyes narrowed. It was easy to recognize the species of magic plants. At the canyon defense line, he often saw Rock Iron Wood transported from the back to make equipment, mechanisms, defense lines, and so on.

However, this number is a little too much for a small baron. He was puzzled.

He looked around. Other than the Hematite Mountain, the red soil around the Hematite Mountain, including the one he was standing on, was planted with a Rock Iron Tree every ten meters or so. However, there was not a single tree anywhere else.

He seemed to have understood something. He looked down at the ground under his feet and gently grabbed the soil. The temperature was slightly higher than in the air.

As he carefully sensed it, he indeed sensed a special and weak Earth Elemental fluctuation. “It seemed that this kind of land was beneficial to the Rock Iron Tree,” Reiter muttered. “Legend has it that some mineral veins that have been formed for a long time will create an environment conducive to the growth of magical beasts and magic plants. Looks like it’s true.” Reiter’s eyes flickered as he recalled some of his past experiences.

Although he could not figure out the principle behind it, this effect would not last long. It was said that it was the afterglow of the mineral vein’s ancient age.

The sun was setting, and it was almost dusk.

Often, it would dissipate in a few years or decades. Just like that, its value would be greatly reduced.

He stopped paying attention to Hematite Mountain and brought the convoy to the entrance of Dama Town.

Dama Town had not existed for a long time. Compared to Young Eagle Town, it had more than ten years of development.

The current Baron Gary was already the second-generation lord of Dama Town. Coincidentally, the first-generation lord was once a soldier at the front line of the canyon.

He had made meritorious contributions and followed the same path as Reiter to become a noble.

Moreover, he was one of the only two aristocrats who had contributed to the canyon defense line since it was established 30 years ago.

Therefore, Dama Town was considered the closest territory to Young Eagle Town. If they went in another direction, they might have to walk for a few more days before they could reach the noble’s territory.

This time, their route was to the east because their final destination was Moonlight City. To the west was the direction of the canyon defense line. It was desolate along the way. For the time being, no third meritorious noble had been born in this area.

“Welcome, esteemed guest. I wish you a good time in Dama Town!” The two knights at the entrance of the town said loudly.

Rylei and Tucker had been to Dama Town more than once, so they could recognize a team of seven guards at the gate. Especially when they saw the logo on the caravan’s carriage, a handsome eagle with its wings spread, and the large pile of goods on the carriage, their identities became even clearer. Damis watched as the convoy from Young Eagle Town slowly moved forward. His pupils constricted as he sensed that the last carriage was emitting the aura of a magical beast, but it was cold and had been dead for a long time. “A Flame Lion. Judging from its size, it’s also a late-stage Class 1 magical beast. Mr. Rylei and Mr. Tucker are indeed powerful when they work together.” Damis couldn’t help but click his tongue and sigh.

“No, there’s an additional leader today. Everyone follows him, so his identity must be extraordinary.” Damis’ slow head turned around and looked at the middle-aged man in the lead. His expression was calm, but he exuded a calm temperament. He was wearing tight pants and a white tunic. There was a dark blue silk tie at his collar, which embellished the elegance of a noble.

Perhaps because he had been staring at him for too long, Reiter glanced at him. Damis felt a sense of oppression in his heart, and his body under the armor tensed. He only heaved a sigh of relief when the other party retracted his gaze.

From the corner of his eye, he watched the group of people walk further and further into Dama Town.

“Could the leader be the lord of Young Eagle Town? Is it really as Rylei said last time, that his father is coming back soon?”

“Ah? I didn’t notice just now. Who’s the leader again?”

“Are you blind? I saw it clearly from my angle just now. There was a fatal wound on Flame Lion’s chest. It looked like it was caused by an earth thrust. You have to know that Rylei is a Water Mage, and it’s rumored that their lord is a Grade 2 Earth Mage!”

Damis pricked up his ears and perked up again when he heard his teammates’ conversation. The man in the lead was the lord of Young Eagle Town? His eyes narrowed slightly as thoughts surged in his mind. He turned around and said a few words to his teammates before finding an excuse to leave.

In reality, he was prepared to walk a long way and circle around the town from the outside.

He would report this situation to the lord in advance. It might not be a great contribution, but it could more or less deepen the impression of him in the upper echelons. Even if there was a chance in the future, it would be profitable to fight for another bottle of Boiling Potion. Damis’s speed was slightly affected as he stepped on the mud outside the town while wearing heavy armor. However, they usually trained very hard because the knights’ training ground in the battle fortress was quite strict. It was very easy to overcome this difficulty. He instilled combat aura into the soles of his feet and maintained his maximum speed. Finally, he saw the old butler in front of a cluster of flowers outside the manor. The clanking of armor and the rapid footsteps made the old butler turn his head. “Damis, shouldn’t you be on duty at the entrance of the town today? The knight’s training ground is not a place you should come to now!” The old butler frowned when he saw who it was.

“Old butler, it’s great to see you.” Damis’ eyes lit up. He said anxiously, “I have something to report…

Listening to Damis whisper in his ear, the old butler Peru seemed to be a little surprised, but a trace of hesitation flashed across his face. In the end, he gently patted Damis on the shoulder. “Go back. I’ll report this matter.” Damis’s face lit up. He turned around and returned the way he came. Under the constraints of Dama Town’s rules, he did not dare to delay for too long.

The old butler, who was watching from behind, was overwhelmed with thoughts. As for Damis’ AWOL behavior, Peru had just thought that if it was during the old patriarch’s time, Damis would definitely be severely punished.

The old patriarch’s requirements for discipline were rather strict. He maintained the style of the army on the battlefield. Any rule in the territory only had to be followed and carried out. There was no right or wrong. However, Baron Gary was the master of the castle now. Compared to the old patriarch, he was more flexible. Especially at this time, Master would probably be happy to hear the news from Damis, right?