Lord of the Oasis

"Boom-thump-thump-"

The big bell cast in bronze was tolled, and it sounded like an emergency bell in wartime.

The farmers who were still in the agricultural area and animal husbandry area had already started running towards the castle, but they had not forgotten to bring their livestock in to avoid the terrifying sandstorm.

Of course they have no force, but they are not fools.

Their ability to survive the chaotic situation in Calradia speaks to their minds.

With such a strange weather, before the strong wind blew, many people were ready, pulling the camels and sand grouse they raised, as well as the military horses in the stables, all moved towards the city wall, waiting for the early stage of the sandstorm. The gust of wind blew over, and it had already moved almost.

These farmers have time to fix the water diversion channel made of date palm trunks on the roof, and cut off the water flow in the water tower to prevent the diversion channel from being blown down by the strong wind.

As for the freshly germinated wheat and flax on the farmland, there is no way to transfer it.

And the palm leaves with small fruits condensed on the date palm trees were also swayed by the sandstorm, as if they were about to be blown off the trunk of the tree.

The power of a sandstorm is like a tsunami along the coast or a landslide in the mountains.

If it is not handled properly, it will cause huge losses!

But for Kant, the damage caused now is huge enough. It is estimated that after the dust storm is over, most of his agricultural area will be destroyed and he will start again.

"Damn it!"

Kant gritted his teeth and barely swept the direction of the agricultural area, but the sandstorm that blew blocked his vision.

There was dust and grit everywhere, all over the sky.

The howling wind even began to swept through the larger grains of gravel, causing a slight sting on the skin of the person.

This is the signal that a real dust storm is approaching.

The distance is already very close.

"Lord Kant, quickly enter the Consultative Hall to avoid the wind and sand!"

After Fatis arranged the defense of the troops on the city wall,

It has also reached the top floor of the Consultative Hall.

Looking at the gray sky in the distance, Fatis looked anxious and solemnly said to Kant: "I once heard that there will be terrifying sandstorms in the Sarand Desert, but I didn't expect that the Naron Desert will also have it."

"It should be said that there will be sandstorms in the desert." Kant added.

But he still followed Fatis and walked quickly into the Consulate Hall, using the heavy stone castle to avoid the wind and sand for the time being.

Although the sandstorm was terrifying, it could not destroy the stone walls and bunkers.

However, inside the stone fortress of the Consulate Hall, the maids also worked together to close the windows. Thanks to the military structure, only the wooden boards inlaid with iron sheets and nails on the outside were closed, and the wind and sand were completely blocked from the outside. Not going to the stone castle, let them enjoy a moment of tranquility here.

"Will the watchtower be destroyed by the strong wind?"

Kant sat in his seat, frowning slightly, still looking worried.

Large watchtowers can be as long as 40 meters.

Although this is the commanding height on weekdays, in this sandstorm, it is also the first point to be stressed by the wind and sandstorm.

Fatis comforted next to him: "No, Lord Kant, the watchtowers are made of stones as a whole, and the thickness is only half a meter. Unless it is an earthquake, no matter how strong the wind is, it is impossible to make the watchtower. Tower destroyed."

"I hope so." Kant sighed softly.

"However, Lord Kant."

Fatis frowned, and said with some doubts: "The suddenness of this sandstorm is very surprising."

"Yeah." Kant nodded.

It stands to reason that the appearance of sandstorms will also have some meteorological anomalies.

Like the halo around the sun before the rain.

Depressing clouds before the storm.

But this sandstorm, not only did not have the slightest abnormality, but appeared directly out of the air, which really caught them off guard. Even if there were no casualties, it was a surprise.

Kant was also surprised, because according to his memory, there has never been a sandstorm in the Naron Desert.

The Academy's record is not missed.

This is a historical record of hundreds of years, and the sandstorm phenomenon in the Narun Desert has never been recorded.

Just a barren forbidden area of ​​civilization.

"It's true..."

Kant pondered slightly, bowed his head and said, "Accident."

But he immediately raised his head, thinking of the accident that occurred when he was in the apprentice dormitory, watching the seven apprentice mage perform magic experiments. It seems that because of this, a certain golden streamer sprang out of the window and disappeared into the sky.

And less than ten minutes later, the dust storm began.

"Is that the reason?"

Kant gritted his teeth.

Fatis also noticed that Kant seemed to know something, and couldn't help asking: "What did you find? Lord Kant."

Kant's heart was beating, and a palpitation made his breathing a little short.

He listened to the howling wind outside the window.

And the small sound of the grit hitting the tin windows in the gust of wind.

Kant frowned and said: "Our trouble seems to be coming." He pondered slightly, he looked at Fatis, and said solemnly: "After the sandstorm ceases, immediately reorganize all the troops in the combat sequence, and the entire castle remains on high alert. If you find anything unusual, report it to me immediately!"

"Understood!" Fatis nodded immediately, but there was still confusion in his eyes.

"Especially be alert to the depths of the desert."

Kant had no idea of ​​opening his mouth to answer, it was just his guess.

But even if it was a guess, he did not intend to relax his vigilance, instead he warned Fatis: "Tell the cavalry on patrol, if you encounter a human wearing golden clothes or coming from the depths of the desert, if the other party does not express malice, Also, don't attack first, and while remaining vigilant, be sure to stabilize the opponent."

"Yes, I will order it."

Fatis nodded solemnly.

"Well." Kant breathed a sigh of relief after the instructions.

Thinking of the mysterious woman I saw in the ruins below the village of "Aaron" in the Sangwaya Mountains, the throbbing in my heart deepened a bit, and I even felt that I might have really stirred up something very important. .

For example, let the 7 apprentices who only have solid basic skills conduct magic experiments on this sun disk.

But right now.

The system's dialog pops up suddenly on the retina.

[Ding... special task release]

[Special task: bear the consequences]

[Task reward: 10,000 dinars, 10 honor, 1000 prestige]

[Task introduction: When you choose the magic experiment, after the golden light escapes in the sun disk, this sandstorm has already appeared in the depths of the desert, and it is blowing fiercely towards the desert. But when this sandstorm is over, you should go to the ruins under "Aaron", maybe you can detect more anomalies there. 】

Kant swept across the dialog box on his retina, frowning slightly.

"Sure enough." He couldn't help muttering to himself, it was really because of that magical experiment that finally caused this sandstorm to appear in the depths of the desert.

But Kant frowned tightly.

The system surprisingly gave special tasks, rather than the main line and temporary.

Sweeping the rich quest reward, Kant took a deep breath and regained his peace of mind.

It is indeed his responsibility to bear the consequences.

The name of the system's task is right, and this is his mistake. If he hadn't rashly given the sun disc to the apprentices for magic experiments, all of this really wouldn't have happened.

It's just that the mission of the system is not the depths of the Naron desert, but the ruins under the village of "Aaron".

It made Kant's brows even tighter.

System This is what it means.

But as long as the sandstorm stops, Kant intends to lead the team to see it in person, and he must not let his village in the Rhodok Kingdom be affected in the slightest.

If there is an abnormality in the remains inside the mountain, even if it collapses, it will affect the existence of the top of the mountain.

It is equal to one prosperity and one loss to both.

The dust storm lasted a little longer.

A piece of darkness shrouded the Naron Desert, and even sandstorms were covered in this darkness.

Inside the bell tower, the bronze bell was struck.

The bronze bell thought for a total of eight times, indicating that it was already 8 o'clock in the afternoon, and the sandstorm that started at 5 o'clock in the evening had lasted for nearly 3 hours.

"Lord Lord, let's eat first."

The maids served dinner.

There is a food storage room in the basement of the Consulate.

In fact, most of the food reserves in the entire castle are in the reserve room at the bottom of the Consultation Hall, so that in times of crisis, once the city wall is breached, the defenders can rely on the stone fort in the Consultation Hall to fight back. , drag the enemy to the point where they can only retreat, or usher in reinforcements to defeat the enemy, so as to obtain the final victory.

But even now, food reserves can help Kant and the others solve the food problem. After all, a lot of food is piled up here, and dozens of them can't finish it.

Of course, houses in residential areas also have basements.

Those civilians would also store small amounts of food in it for late-night snacks or snacks, and to solve similar problems.

This is a habit left over from Calradia.

You are in a state of flux, and you do not know when you will encounter various dangers.

Therefore, they will leave food that can survive in the basement or hidden places, so as to avoid having no food to escape after surviving.

At this time of the sandstorm, the Consulate was unable to distribute food.

The pre-stored food comes in handy. All people rely on these stored food to suffer for a few days. After the sandstorm subsides, they can regain the food supply of the Consulate.

All looked more optimistic.

After all, sandstorms don't last long, especially those Salanders, who are more accustomed to it.

The sandstorm in the Sarand Desert lasts four or five days at most.

This is still the largest dust storm.

But even if there is no food to eat, people can be forced to distribute food in the Consultative Hall, but it will be a little dangerous. After wearing heavy armor, they must be tied with ropes to prevent accidents. After all, the wind speed is extremely high. Without some insurance, the wind alone can lift a smaller person, not to mention the gravel and pebbles that rush by in the wind.

After the blessing of the strong wind, the body of those who can be hit by gravel and stones hurts.

If you are unlucky, you may encounter a flying block of wood, hit your head, or be stunned and buried alive in a sandstorm.

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