But Ulf's worries were unnecessary. Soon the Sealanders at the port introduced them to an inn, where they could get rest and supplies. There were even young women who came forward to entertain them. Although Ulf accepted Food, but he did not accept the ale offered by the other party. He was very vigilant without judging whether he was friend or foe.
Under the signal from Ulf's eyes, Vargas and Ange also realized something. They also did not drink but ate their own food. After all, fighting when hungry is not good, but Sigrid beside them He has become one with the women and seems to regard this place as a safe place.
"Who cares about this crazy girl?" Vargas raised his head from the plate dissatisfied, glanced at Sigrid, and said to the others.
"No one can control her except Luther." Ange took out his dagger and whetstone, sharpened them carefully, and said calmly.
At this moment, there was a rush of sound outside the door, and Ulf and others immediately became alert. Although Sigrid hugged a woman and kissed her, a flying knife slipped out of the hand hidden behind the woman. .
"Creak." The person who walked in turned out to be Yaer wearing cloth armor and a large cloak. Behind him were several personal soldiers. When he walked into the inn, he saw the alert people and couldn't help but laughed.
"I am Knut Sigurdsson Sigurd, the local lord." The visitor said loudly to Ulf and revealed his identity.
"Sigurd? What is your relationship with Snake Eyes?" Vargas asked in surprise, because Snake Eyes is also called Sigurd.
"He is my father." Lord Knut said to Vargas, and he walked to sit opposite Ulf. His strong body and majestic demeanor made Ulf feel good about him.
"My name is Ulf, and I am the lord of East Hamar." Ulf also introduced himself to Knut, but it was obvious that Knut knew Ulf's identity and his mission very well.
"Serve the wine and bring out your best mead." Knut smiled, waved and said to the owner of the hotel.
When the drinks were placed, the North warriors also joined the banquet one after another, and the atmosphere gradually became lively. Knut was a very talkative person, and he told Ulf many things.
"Many people have started sailing west to Britain, and the white shirts seem to be gathering an army. It's a pity that the Boneless Man died in Dublin. If he was here, we should have a chance to take over the whole of Britain." Knut said proudly Said to Ulf.
"So who is leading the army of the Boneless Men now?" Ulf tore off a piece of venison, stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it, and then asked Knut.
"White Olaf, allies of the Boneless have taken control of the army, and they seem to want to complete their unfinished business." Knut said to Ulf.
Ulf listened thoughtfully, but he didn't understand the purpose of the other party telling him these things. Could it be that Knut also wanted to go to Britain to follow Halfdan in the white shirt and open up a new colony?
"My friends, my father should let you go to Roskilde, where he will ask you some questions, but don't be afraid, this is just a convention." After Knut had eaten and drank, he stood up and left. Only Ulf and his party were left full of doubts.
Just when Ulf's fleet was replenishing supplies, he received an order from the Snake Eyes messenger, inviting him and his entourage to go to Roskilde. The words were very polite, because Ulf was bringing an iron-clad man with him. John's order, so he must fulfill his duty as a landlord.
"I will visit." Ulf was confused, but he still accepted the invitation. After all, this Viking king who was as famous as Bjorn the Iron Bone, the Boneless Man and the White Shirt still aroused his curiosity.
Knut prepared horses for Ulf and others so that they could smoothly and quickly cross Zealand and arrive at Roskid. But just when Ulf and others were preparing to set off, Knut himself took his entourage with him. Also followed.
"It just so happens that I'm going to Roskid as well, and we just happen to be traveling together." Roskid rode on his horse and said to Ulf and others.
Ulf did not refuse, he made a gesture of invitation, and the group headed towards Roskid. In the early spring that had just entered, the snow in many places on Zealand Island had not yet completely melted.
"Gray Law~~." The Nordic war horse with long hair and fat hooves sat down and neighed and snorted. Ulf was not used to riding a horse yet, so he could only try his best to maintain stiff movements.
"Hahaha, Lord Ulf, you don't seem to ride horses often?" Knut looked at the nervous Ulf and couldn't help laughing.
"Yes, I prefer walking." Ulf shrugged helplessly and replied to Knut.
"We Norse people like to fight on foot, and that's true. It's just that it's faster on horseback." Knut said to Ulf.
"Whether it's longships or horses, our strength is speed." Ulf thought about how he rushed back to East Hamar with his extra horses.
"I admire you Lord Ulf, but I think Britain is already crowded with too many people. We should look further afield. The vast land is where we should take risks." Knut said to Ulf expressed his thoughts.
"Well, Lord Knut, if you want to take the risk, where are you going to choose?" Ulf looked at Knut's face. The heir to Snake Eyes was at most twenty years old. It was when he was high-spirited and full of hope. The desire for adventure in the unknown world.
"Towards the east, if I want to take risks, I will choose the vast land in the east." Knut pointed his finger to the east. Compared to his ancestors who liked the vast sea, the heir of Snake Eyes seemed to prefer the land.
"If there is an opportunity, I am willing to venture there with you. I heard that our relatives, the Rus, established a huge principality there. Maybe we will also have the opportunity to establish a larger country." Ulf's heart was actually full of At this time, the Chinese Empire should have entered the period of decline of the Tang Dynasty, while various green religions were rising, and the Silk Road was full of crises and opportunities.
When they arrived at Roskid, it was already nightfall. A horn sounded in Roskid, which was surrounded by a tall wooden wall. They saw Canute's flag and immediately let them in. And Ulf saw a long ship arriving at the port. The tired North warriors jumped off the pier, and they walked into Roskid with their luggage.
"These people came back from Britain. They are tired of fighting and fighting. They just want to live a peaceful life with the looted treasures." Knut found that Ulf was looking at the group of warriors. He looked at the people around him. Ulf said.
"That's it." Ulf nodded slightly. He knew that the Vikings started from Nagra. A large number of Vikings began to plunder Britain. After more than ten years of fighting in turns, those Vikings who initially benefited from the plundering It is normal for people to gradually feel tired and want to quit, but when they return to their hometown and tell those adventure stories to the young warriors, it will arouse the adventurous spirit of the new generation of Vikings.
"That's where my father lives." At this moment, Knut pointed to a tall longhouse of a lord's house in front of him and said to Ulf.
Ulf and others dismounted and walked towards the lord's house. Before they walked in, they heard the crisp sound of weapons clashing. They saw several soldiers fighting together in front of the house. They were holding round shields and The long swords kept hitting each other, looking extremely fierce.
"Good fight, attack him from the left." In front of the lord's house, stood a man wearing a crown. He kept clapping his hands and shouting loudly. His deep-set eyes were impressive. No need to Ask anyone and you'll know he's Snake Eyes.
"Oh wow." When a North warrior suddenly raised his leg and kicked the opponent's round shield, taking advantage of the opponent's staggering to stand unsteadily, he stepped forward and put his sword on the neck of the fallen man.
"Well done, boy." Snake Eyes laughed, cheering for the warrior.
"Father." Knut stepped forward and shouted at this time.
"Ah, it's you Knut. You came just in time. I got a few more good warriors." Snake Eyes took the wine glass handed over by the attendant beside him, held it in his hand and drank while saying.
"This is the lord of East Hamar, Ulf." Knut pointed sideways at Ulf and said to Snake Eyes.
"Oh, are you Ulf?" The smile on Snake Eyes' face froze. He squinted his eyes and looked at Ulf in front of him. When he was stared at, he felt like he was being stared at by a snake. It makes you feel uncomfortable all over.
"I am Ulf, His Majesty the King of Sealand." Ulf nodded slightly, put his hand on his chest, and saluted Snake Eyes.
"I heard that you tricked Smolanyar around?" Snake Eyes asked Ulf with a twitching corner of his mouth.
"I don't know what you are talking about?" Ulf's heart moved, and he did not tell Smolanyar's true identity.
"Did you know? Smolan Yar married my cousin, and he is our relative!" But Snake Eyes didn't seem to intend to let Ulf go, he said coldly, in his tone During the change, the warriors who were fighting with each other also stopped. They held round shields and swords and appeared to surround them.
"Huh?" Svaal frowned. He walked to the side and behind Ulf, and Ange slowly moved his hand in the cloak to his waist.
"Huh~." Luther stood steadily on the other side. His tall figure was very eye-catching among the crowd. When he glared at the soldiers who were approaching him, several of the soldiers unconsciously stepped back. step.
"Hehe." The girl Sigrid's eyes sparkled with excitement. She licked her tongue and winked at one of the young warriors.
"Father, Master Ulf is our distinguished guest." Knut was anxious and said to Snake Eyes quickly.
"Humph." But Snake Eyes fell silent, and the air was solidifying. It seemed that a battle was about to happen next moment, but suddenly the corners of his mouth twitched, and then burst out laughing, "Hahahahaha, well done, I have long disliked that boy Smolanyar, the messenger pretending to be Odin is really yours."
"Hahaha~~." As Snake Eyes laughed, the tension in the air disappeared. The soldiers accompanying him also put down their round shields and inserted their iron swords back.
Ulf was also confused by Snake Eyes' sudden change, but Snake Eyes stepped forward and hugged Ulf's shoulders, carrying him into the lord's house.
"Don't be confused, Tok, this name is really funny. Are you planning to laugh at Smolanyar from the beginning?" Snake Eyes led Ulf into the lord's hall in a friendly manner, and ordered the servants to set up Food and drinks were served warmly to Ulf and his party.
"Thank you for your hospitality." Ulf lifted up his cloak and sat on the chair. He was completely confused about the ruler of Zealand. His mood changes were like the weather in Northern Europe. It’s hard to fathom.
"I heard that you are going to Britain?" Snake Eyes sat on his lord's throne. He tilted his head and looked at Ulf and asked him.
"Yes." Ulf nodded briefly.
"I'll give you fifty warriors to make a hundred." Snake Eyes suddenly stretched out his palm and said to Ulf.
"Oh, why is this?" Ulf was a little surprised. He didn't expect Snake Eyes to provide him with soldiers.
"Of course it is to get rewards. I value you very much. I believe that these fifty warriors under your leadership will definitely bring me rich wealth, not to mention my brother Iron Bone Bjorn. He is interested in People can never make mistakes." Snake Eyes leaned his back comfortably on the chair, put his feet on the wooden table, and said to Ulf with a half-smile.
"I understand, thank you for your support." Ulf thought for a while, and it would be the best to add fifty more warriors, not to mention he deeply felt that you had better not refuse him in front of Snake Eyes , it turned out that Ulf's guess was correct.
After drinking and eating, Snake Eyes drunkenly returned to his bedroom under the leadership of the maids, leaving only Knut and Ulf alone. Only then did Knut sit next to Ulf. , the smell of alcohol was coming from his mouth.
"It's really suspenseful. I thought the old man would take action." Knut patted Ulf on the shoulder and said to him.
"Your Majesty may just be joking." Ulf said calmly. His consciousness was very clear, and a low-alcohol alcohol like malt wine could not make him drunk at once.
"It's a joke, the old man is serious. He really wanted to kill you for a moment." Knut smiled and said to Ulf.
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"Why, just for Smolanyar, I am a vassal of Bjorn the Iron Bone." Ulf frowned and said to Knut.
"Ha, even if he is his son, I can't understand him, but he did show his murderous intention in an instant, but suddenly changed it. He doesn't care what Iron Bone thinks." Knut shrugged his shoulders, Ulf, who was left with a stunned look on his face, stood up unsteadily and left.
