Chapter 39: Orwin's Provocation
Meteor City is still as imposing as it gets.
"I'm finally back. Regner looked at the tall and wide city walls, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this trip only took him a dozen days in total, but he felt that he had experienced more things than in the previous ten years, alien invasions, life and death, life and death, life hanging by a thread, when he returned to Meteorite City from the dangerous wilderness again, he felt a sense of peace of mind, and at the same time had a sense of attachment to the largest city of human beings in the eastern continent.
The guards were still the same as they had been when they had returned last time, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes when he saw that Kordaq and his party were missing Selenos. When he saw the tiredness and grief on the faces of Kordak and the others that could not be concealed, he also guessed something.
"I'm sorry, my friend. A trace of pain flashed across the guard's face.
Kordak grinned and smiled, but didn't say anything more. The guard also knew that Kordak would not be in a good mood at this time, and he didn't say much to comfort him, but just patted Kordak on the shoulder.
The room was still full because of Selenos's departure, and Regner finally had his own room, but if possible, he would rather go back to the days when he squeezed into bed with Kordak and smelled his stinky feet.
The boss of the Bright Stars and Kordak and the others were also very familiar with each other, and he was also very sorry after hearing the news of Selenos's departure, so he prepared a sumptuous return banquet for the remaining three members of the mercenary team for free that night, and got drunk with the three of them.
The next day was destined to be a decadent day, when the three of Kordak woke up, it was already afternoon, and the severe headache made them have no way to do things, the three of them had a hasty meal and went back to their rooms, they agreed to wait until tomorrow after waking up to go to the mercenary alliance to settle the task together, and at the same time ...... Deliver the notice of Selenos' death.
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The Mercenary Alliance is always so clean and orderly, and Kordaq and the others first made a settlement of the tasks they received more than ten days ago with the head of the Red Blood Bear.
Because there was news from Yorktown that the Red Blood Bear had not appeared again, the people of the Mercenary Alliance were no longer verbose, and after verifying the authenticity of the head, they paid the gold coins directly to Kordak. After that, Kordak went to Eve, who was in charge of deregistering the members.
To Regner's surprise, Eve didn't show much grief when she learned of Selenos' death during the mission, her face was slightly darker, completely different from Vera's howling and crying appearance.
But Kordak is not surprised by this, in fact, Eve and Selenos are not familiar with each other, but she takes a fancy to Selenos's calmness and has a good impression of him, and now that Selenos is dead, she is naturally a little sad, but if she cries like a mourner because of this, it makes Kordak feel a little fake.
"The matter has been registered, and if Selenos does not show up within a month, we will confirm his death. Eve put away the information that Kordak had filled out, feeling sad for the loss of a good man.
She paused and said slightly apologetically, "This mission was recommended by me, and I'm sorry you lost an important companion because of this, if you can......"
Before Eve finished speaking, Kordaq shook his head and said: "Eve, you are too worried, we are not people who distinguish between right and wrong, you only want to help us in recommending this mission, as for the death of Selenos, it has nothing to do with you, you can grieve for his death, but there is no need to feel guilty about it, this is not to blame you at all." ”
"All in all...... I'm sorry. Eve looked down, and Regner saw tears dripping from her eyes.
"In the end, I didn't say anything, if I had plucked up the courage earlier, maybe I wouldn't be so sorry now, right?" thought Eve.
"Oh, let me guess, last time I registered this stinky kid, what is it for this time? Huh? Why didn't that stuffy gourd from your team show up? Do you have something to do with him? hehe. A disgusting voice reached the ears of Kordak and the others, and even Kordak couldn't help but be angry as he commented on his departed companion in a playful tone.
"Orwin, are you just so bored wandering around the Mercenary League all day?" Kordak stared coldly at the guy in front of him, who was neither male nor female.
"It's just a coincidence, I just settled a mission, and then I found this interesting scene. So, can you tell me about that stuffy gourd? To be honest, I really miss him. Alvin said in a strange voice.
"You don't have to worry about his business! Celenos isn't a stuffy gourd!" Vera said angrily.
"Oh yes, yes, Selenos, I'm sorry, I've always forgotten that guy's name, but it's useless to remember now, right? What name do dead people need? Alvin stabbed the three Cordaks in a bloody sore spot.
"You're looking for death!" Kordak's eyes were filled with murderous intent, since he had been attacked by the orcs after killing the Red Blood Bear, Selenos died tragically, Vera was captured, and he was forced to become a half-werewolf monster himself. The setbacks he had experienced in just a few days had already accumulated a lot of resentment in his heart, and now the Alwin, who had always disgusted him very much, had insulted Selenos. These grievances were like gunpowder, ignited in an instant by Orwin's caustic language.
At this time, Kordak was already carried away by anger, and he didn't care whether the man in front of him could beat him or not, and no matter what the consequences would be if he made trouble in the Mercenary Alliance, the only thing he wanted to do now was to beat this scumbag and even kill him.
In fact, in addition to Kordak, Vera was also furious, she was beaten when the orcs attacked, and then watched the tragic death of Selenos, and those scenes haunted her like a nightmare.
She had been very self-reproaching these days, if she had been more vigilant at that time, she would not have been easily subdued by the orcs, and in her sober state, she might have a chance to escape the attack of the orcs with Selenos, so that Selenos would not have died a tragic death, and Kordak would not have drunk the fall of the moon and become a human-like monster.
So, when Orwin insulted Selenos, Vera couldn't hold back her anger any longer.
However, before the two of them could make a move, the other man did it before they did.
Ragnar had rushed in front of Orwin at some point, holding the flaming blade that glowed with magic in his hand!
While in the Elven Tribe, Kordaq gave Regnar, the most valuable weapon of the Celeranos, and Regnar kept it with him as a relic that Selenos had left him. Now that someone has insulted Selenos, Regner feels that if he doesn't do something, he doesn't deserve this dagger.
Therefore, when Cordak and Vera were still struggling between reason and anger, Regner did not hesitate to rush forward with a dagger. As a newcomer, he didn't know what kind of punishment the mercenary alliance would have for the troublemakers, and he didn't bother to think about it.
Ragner rushed forward and arrived in front of Alwyn with a single lunge, raising his right hand and brandishing a dagger that would have lost his left arm.
Due to Kordak's reminder during the Nightsong Forest, Regner was now very restrained in his movements, and he only wanted to break one of Orwin's hands with this blow, but he didn't want his life.
Orwin saw that the new little guy was the first to rush up, and a smile of conspiracy appeared on the corner of his mouth.
In the Mercenary Alliance, fighting and causing trouble will be punished very severely, but only for the person who strikes first, after all, the Mercenary Alliance also knows that people always need to defend themselves in the face of danger, and it is obviously a bit unkind to punish both parties if they don't ask questions.
At first, the mercenary alliance would sort out the ins and outs of the battle and strive to make a fair judgment, but most of the mercenaries were outlaws who were hot-tempered and regarded human life as a mustard.
So later, the mercenary alliance didn't bother to make detailed judgments, they only stipulated that no matter what the circumstances were, they couldn't make trouble, and whoever did it first would be punished. Obviously, this time Regner became the first to be impatient and made the first move.
Although he was a little surprised by the speed of the boy's performance, it was still a bit unsightly for an assassin like Orwin, who had been working in the Lunaris Thieves Assassination Department for many years. Alvin dodged Regner's attack with a slight sideways turn, and then pulled out his dagger as well.
Kordak also reflected at this time, he quickly stuck to Alvin's side, and his huge body suddenly gave Alvin endless pressure, only to see him tightly hold Orwin's right hand holding the dagger with one hand, and grab Orwin's collar with the other hand, with a loud shout, the strong Kordak actually threw Alvin out directly.
Alvin quickly adjusted his position in the air and landed steadily on the ground.
"You're too impulsive. Cordak kept Regner in his back.
"Did you make me watch him insult Big Brother Selenos and do nothing?" Regner walked over to Kordak.
"Of course not, since you've already done it, let's just make a fuss. "Kordaq doesn't bother to think about it that much now, but the problem now is that he doesn't have a weapon.
Although the Mercenary Alliance does not prohibit members from bringing weapons into the hotel, how many of them come here with the intention of causing trouble, and it is really laborious to carry those bulky weapons all the time, so Vera's bow and arrows and Cordac's two-handed sword were left in the inn, and only Regner brought a small and portable flaming blade.
On the other side, although Alvin was not prepared, he still carried one or two daggers with him, which was enough for him to cope with the current scene.
"I'd like to see what you're capable of. Alvin drew his second dagger with a vicious grin on his face.