Although we have to set out, it is naturally impossible to set off immediately. Food on the road, luggage for camping, rope shovels and other tools, and even fuel and condiments on torches, etc. require careful preparation.

Since Lin Tianyu plans to be this guide, he will naturally act in place. Moreover, if he really has the opportunity to find out the secret behind the Hei Tide and get a treasure for this, he will naturally not let go of this opportunity.

Therefore, the first thing he did was to make a long list and let the palace manager help prepare. In fact, other people's experience in this kind of thing would be richer, but they didn't mind that he was pointing fingers aside.

In addition to these essential materials, he also asked for a map. Although the map's picture is a bit abstract, it is at least considered a squamous creation.

After such delays, it was all night, so I naturally couldn't travel today. After hearing Lin Tianyu's true thoughts, Ning Siya took advantage of this to go to the Mage Tower and got the crystal necklace she ordered, which was a matter of thought.

By the evening, everything was ready. We should have had a break early and we would have set off tomorrow. However, given that many of us met for the first time, Lin Tianyu felt that it was necessary to get to know each other, and most importantly, we needed to select a suitable captain from the team.

A group of nine people surrounded the fire pit, staring at a loss. These people obviously have their own strengths, but it is not easy to find a suitable captain. After all, they come from four different places, and no one agrees with each other. After discussing for a long time, they didn't discuss it. Lin Tianyu suddenly felt a move in his heart. Why not vote for everyone? Whoever has the most votes will be the captain.

The others looked at each other, Anthello was the first to refuse, but before he could open his mouth, Grey over there was the first to shout, "I choose Grey!"

I also chose "Grey!" Cardo also said.

"Wait!" Ansello tried to stop such an obviously unfair election.

Lin Tianyu couldn't be questioned by Ansailu and said hurriedly. "Then I will choose Lin Tianyu."

"I choose sir, too," Alex decisively followed Lin Tianyu.

Ning Siya shook her head, thinking that there seemed to be no other choice. "Then I will choose Lin Tianyu too."

Heizi lay on Lin Tianyu's legs and suddenly screamed, as if he was also echoing him.

"This is unfair!" Ansello finally shouted.

"It's really unfair." Arkatina said coldly as she stared at Lin Tianyu's eyes. As soon as Ansello turned his gratitude to her, he heard Arkatina open her mouth, "I'll choose Lin Tianyu too."

"What!?" Anselou suspected that he had heard it wrong, "Why did you do this?"

"Because this is the only solution to the problem," Arkatina said coldly, "otherwise, even if the argument is over tomorrow morning, we will not be able to come to an end. What we urgently need now is to choose a captain to set off as soon as possible. Don't forget that the tide of darkness may swallow the Asparana forest and the kingdom of humanity at any time."

"Then I'll choose Lin Tianyu, too, although I don't know which one he is." Glandor said softly.

Ansell was still a little angry, but Giselle pulled him from behind, "Don't fight, have you forgotten what the elders said?"

Ansello glared at Lin Tianyu one after another, and sat back.

In this way, Captain Lin Tianyu's identity was considered to be solid.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward, Lin Tianyu smiled and said, "Let's introduce each other some."

Grey and Kado looked at each other, and Grey said in a muffled voice: "We brothers are knights and have never participated in adventures before, but they should be similar to war. Our specialty is to chop people. When we meet an enemy, we will go up. Just shoot arrows and play magic behind you." After that, he sat back.

Lin Tianyu said, "Don't just introduce your personalities and hobbies. If you want to get along for a long time in the future, you can get to know each other and make friends."

"I don't have the interest in making friends." Arkatina said coldly, and she stroked her bow arm. "My friends are almost dead. If possible, I would rather keep a distance from you. In this way, even if any of you dies, at least I don't have to be sad."

Damn, it's such a crow's mouth. Lin Tianyuxin said that it's not that easy to die, but when he looked at Arkatina's gloomy expression, he understood a little. Perhaps a lot of things happened in the Elf Forest after separation.

Lin Tianyu thought it would be fine if this was not for a friend, he would not feel too guilty when he abandoned them.

He nodded and said, "This time it is related to the safety of the Asparana Forest and the Kingdom of Humanity. There cannot be any luck. I think everyone must join the team with the determination to die. So as Arkatina said, everyone must be mentally prepared for sacrifice in the mission. In this case, there is no need to involve too much emotion. If someone slows down his pace in action and affects the completion of the mission, then I will abandon him and continue to move forward. Do you agree with this?"

Everyone was infected by his serious expression. Grey raised the wine glass in his hand and said in a urn: "Official business!"

Arkatina nodded resolutely, "Official business."

But Giselle didn't seem to understand the solemn mood of the crowd, "Is this not good? What if someone is injured?"

Arkatina glanced at Giselle, but a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes, "A blood mage, hum, it seems that the guys in the mage council are really optimistic about this action." When Giselle heard this, her face turned paler and she timidly retreated back into the chair.

Ansello stood up suddenly, "You are not allowed to be rude to the mage council, you must apologize to the elf woman."

Arkatina was not willing to be outdone at all, "Put your trick away, your mage council is there again when we fight against the dark tide."

"Hey! Hey! Hey! I'll say you two, even if you don't be friends, there is no need to be enemies. This time the task is arduous and you must work together. How can I take you on the road with this kind of unprofessional look?"

Lin Tianyu's words made some sense. The two of them glared at Xiao}} and said that they came to Wapo's side to see each other, and they both sat down and stopped saying a word.

Lin Tianyu shook his head, thinking that these people are really annoying.

Although he could understand their seriousness and determination, he himself could not substitute it. What kind of mage council and the elves kingdom did not mean much to him. This journey was just an interesting adventure. If you don't want to continue, you can just quit.

However, at Lin Tianyu's request, the self-introduction continued, but the introduction was no longer about personality and hobbies, but about their expertise and abilities in adventure and combat. Lin Tianyu also arranged their respective roles for everyone based on these introductions.

The two tin knights are undoubtedly flesh shield characters who specialize in cutting people and fighting monsters. The magic warrior Anthell is a magical and martial arts cultivator, Arkatina is a ranged archer, while Gisel has a powerful AOE output. The destructive power of elemental magic is not a joke. The three of them form the main DPS, and finally the natural magician Glandor. He should be regarded as the only nurse character in the team. Lin Tianyu's requirement for him is to try not to use magic unless he had to, and accumulate magic power to heal his teammates.

Lin Tianyu's positioning is similar to Anthello, but his strength is probably much worse. Of course, if the Chicago typewriter is displayed at the critical moment, it will be natural.

Alex was originally a tank, but considering that there were already two iron cans, Lin Tianyu naturally would not let his loyal guards go up to fight monsters, so he let him be an auxiliary tank to protect the long-range, fight against the first and small monsters, etc.

As for Ning Siya, she is a remote profession like Arkatina.

The roles in the team were arranged, and the nine people rested in the palace for a night that night. The next morning, the team set off on time.

Since Lin Tianyu was thinking of seeing the situation go wrong, he was not going to leave Heizai and took it on the road together. Fortunately, Heizai has good endurance and will not fall even if he runs with a horse.

Everyone rode their horses and walked north along the road. They could see fleeing people from time to time along the way. Lin Tianyu grabbed a few and asked a few questions, but learned that they were all residents near the fireplace fort. Although they did not continue to march since the undead army captured the fort, the pressure was still very great. No one could stand the black skeleton zombies when they went out early in the morning, so the residents nearby fled one after another and rushed towards the kingdom.

"It seems that our time is tight," Lin Tianyu said solemnly, "continue to move forward."

Because there were too many people fleeing, they could not even find a hotel at night. Fortunately, there were many vacant houses on the roadside, so they just found one to stay for one night. By noon the next day, the group had already arrived near the fireplaceburg.

From a distance, you can see dark mist covering the entire castle. Even in broad daylight, it looks gloomy, and it looks a bit like the atmosphere of a dark city in World of Warcraft.

Lin Tianyu took out a telescope and looked at it. He could see that the city was full of skeletons and zombies. He handed the telescope to others for a look. Although everyone was surprised by the effect of the telescope, they were more shocked by the tragic phenomenon of the fireplace castle. Not only was the fireplace castle occupied by the undead, but the plants on the mountains on both sides also turned gray and black.

"It seems we have to find another way." Lin Tianyu said, and he glanced at Arkatina: "How about going to the Asparana Forest? It should be safe there."

Arkatina nodded, "When we left Asparana City, it was attacked by the fog of the dark tide, but there was no crisis for the time being under the influence of the powerful natural magic of the elders."

Lin Tianyu nodded, "Then let's take this road." The group turned around and walked towards the riverside. When they arrived by the river, they found that there were no ships. What should we do?

Arkatina said, "It's okay, there should be a ranger from the daughter of the forest nearby. I can ask someone to help."

After saying that, he took out a loud arrow and shot it at the other side with a soothing sound.

ps: The character of the protagonist is indeed a bit ordinary now, but after all, the protagonist has not experienced too many things yet. Let me reveal a little bit that something in this volume will make the protagonist grow up quickly.

In addition, I hope that readers who like this book will help promote it in places such as forums or chat groups if they have free time. That would be great.
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