Two hours later, Yalin Olon and Calista changed into formal attire and had the Manor maids notify the captain of the guards and the other two Low-Gold Knights. The five of them followed three knights from the Knight Guard to Star Moon Fort.
Inside the Carriage, Calista leaned against the window and looked at the three heavily guarded lines of defense outside Star Moon Fort. A rumor she had heard in a restaurant surfaced in her mind.
Across from Calista, Yalin Olon looked at the warriors standing with spears in hand. They were all elite soldiers, already stronger than the warriors of the kingdom's second-tier legions, though still somewhat weaker than those of the first-tier legions.
However, at that moment, a local rumor also came to his mind.
"The three defensive lines around Star Moon Fort were established to guard against Qixing County's governor."
After thinking for a moment, Yalin Olon could not help shaking his head.
That claim was somewhat ridiculous, though it was only natural for it to be called a rumor.
Judging by the elite quality of the warriors stationed along those three lines of defense, he was more inclined to believe they had been set up to prevent others from approaching Star Moon Fort.
After all, having been in Qixing Territory for nearly half a month, he had already gained a deep understanding of just how open and inclusive this place was.
Of course, it was an openness governed by rules. As long as one followed the rules here, neither the constables nor the army would make things difficult for them.
Over the past few days, he had even encountered several adventurers who had specifically chosen to settle here. After secretly observing their conduct, he found that none of them were simple characters.
Yet even people