Ji Mansion's Old Zhao

Bags of salt, spices and sugar stacked from inside the shop all the way out into the streets. Merchants loaded with goods going flooded the streets with their carriages.
The air was filled with fragrances emanating from all manner of spices. It was a prosperous, lively city at the side of the oasis. Sounds of metals being hammered and threads being woven were heard all over the place, as smiths and craftsmen were busy at work in their respective workshops.
The banner of the successor of the Kingdom of Swadia—Baron Kant—was hanging on the city gates. The citizens lived peaceful, happy lives, revering their lord from the bottom of their hearts.
Soldiers on the city walls armed with crossbows stood guard over the city, and footmen wearing mail armor patrolled the streets.  The place was one of peace and security.

Lord of the Oasis

Kant did not intend to let the infantrymen participate in the next expedition.

Therefore, he instructed Bandake, who was still waiting beside him, "Lead these infantrymen to light a bonfire for warmth and set up a temporary camp here. If there is any danger, I will send the cavalry to inform you to provide support."

Bandake nodded solemnly. At the same time, he said solemnly to Kant, "Lord Kant, please be careful."

"Don't worry." Kant's expression was calm.

Without any nonsense, he immediately got on his horse. However, before he could advance, the mage apprentices stopped him.

The leading mage apprentice said anxiously, "My Lord, we can sense the evil aura. Perhaps we can also sense those magic creatures. If possible, please lead us forward together."

Complete Victory of the Charging Heavy Cavalry