Chapter 276: Moonlight Town
An hour later, Moonlight Town appeared in the trio's field of vision. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
This town is not large, about seven or eight square kilometers, and the white city walls have been baptized for a long time, and they are still white and cold, giving this town a unique charm.
When Merlin and Serena arrived at the city gates, the crowd in the vicinity automatically made way for them...... The gray and mysterious wizard's robe made people involuntarily retreat.
Feeling the chill in the air, Merlin began to think about whether to buy a thicker dress for Serena to change into after entering the town, although the gray robe has a certain protective effect, but its main purpose is not to use it as a cold suit.
"Merlin, isn't it troublesome?" asked Selina worriedly.
"It's not particularly troublesome. It's just to find out the dark wizards who are active in this area, and I can't run away if I can't beat them?Besides, I'm going to come to Moonlight Town, and the Moonlight mayflies here are very good. Merlin looked unhappy.
Before leaving, he received a summons from Alonso saying that there were signs of dark wizard activity near Moonlight...... The Wizarding Alliance did not declare war on the Dark Wizards, so there was nothing wrong with the Dark Wizards operating in the territory of the Wizarding Alliance. However, if there are some sabotage activities or some kind of dehumanizing experiments in the sphere of influence of the Wizarding Alliance, it will never be tolerated.
"Merlin, take us along, we won't hold you back. Serena said as she looked at Merlin earnestly.
In Merlene's plan, the two sisters were to stay at the town inn, because the mission was originally given to her by Alonso. But the Serena sisters resolutely refused. In their words, even if it is to burn and attract firepower, they must be with Merlin.
"Okay, let's not rush into action yet, let's find out the news. Mei Lin couldn't resist the two, so she could only agree first.
"Welcome, both. We have a wide range of products, so please feel free to pick and choose. ”
When the owner of the clothing store saw that it were the two wizard apprentices, he immediately became excited, and his attitude became more and more respectful, and he was about to move all the goods in the store to the Serena sisters...... It's not that the boss is deliberately snubbing Mei Lin, who is still wearing a hunting outfit, and unless she is sensitive to energy, it is difficult to detect that she is a formal wizard.
It's no wonder that the bosses are so excited, compared to those nobles who are superficial but always like to care, wizards have always been known for their generous shots.
"That...... Forgive me for talking too much, are the adults also going to participate in the Porcupine Valley Hunt?" Seeing that the three people seemed to be in good spirits, the boss mustered up the courage to ask.
"Hunting?"
"Hunting?"
"Hunting?"
The three of them looked at each other very tacitly, and then raised their eyes to look at the boss.
"Eh, don't you know, don't you know, the animals in Porcupine Valley have been very restless lately, and it's not yet their active season, but they're always wandering around Moonshine Town. In addition, many merchants were attacked, and many people died. The mayor has issued a notice that if any adventurous team is able to expel the porcupines near the town, they will receive a hefty prize of 3,000 gold. ”
Referring to the recent porcupine incident, the boss seemed very excited, and talked more, "Because the number of porcupines is too much, ordinary mercenary groups can't handle it at all, plus those adventurers who went deep into the porcupine valley are gone, and now the bounty has been increased to 5,000." ”
"5000 gold...... Interesting......"
Merlin immediately thought of Alonso's mission, and she suspected that the two events were likely related. After paying, Merlin quickly grabbed two thin but well-made fur furs and stuffed them into the arms of the Serena sisters, and left with the eager smile of the ready-to-wear shop owner.
"Do you suspect that the Porcupine Valley affair has something to do with the Dark Wizard?" Picking up the white fur, Serena vaguely guessed Merlin's thoughts.
The porcupine is a very intelligent monster that has tough leather, making it a good material for leather armor. The hair is flexible and sharp, and once fired, can easily penetrate leather armor. However, these creatures are relatively mild-mannered, and they never approach humans easily. The only explanation for the uncharacteristically wandering places where humans live now is that they are driven by some force.
"Dark wizards have always been unpopular and can only hide away from humans. In order to keep food sources to a minimum, the passing caravans were naturally targeted. ”
After putting on the fur, the cold body gradually returned to its normal temperature. Serena is also more energetic than before;" I didn't expect to find the traces of the dark wizards so easily, presumably it was the aura emitted by those dark wizards that made the porcupine feel uneasy, so he left the Porcupine Valley. ”
Since the wide fur coat completely covered the gray robes inside, the people on the street did not realize that the three girls turned out to be wizards.
As they walked, the three of them soon came to the place where the notice was posted.
The notice in the central square of the town was barricaded with a large reward notice, and the onlookers were layer after layer on the periphery, but none of the mercenary groups dared to tear down the notice.
The number of porcupines is more than 10,000, and most of the mercenary groups are only a few dozen people, and they are posted for a few days, and only a few individual adventurers and small mercenary groups try their luck.
But since those who went to the Porcupine Valley are gone, those who want to unveil the list have chosen to give up after careful consideration.
"Wow, no, someone really revealed the list?"
Seeing Merlin uncover the task that had been hanging for days without anyone asking, the onlookers were amazed.
"Three, please, our mayor wants to meet you. After receiving the soldier's report, a middle-aged man ran over panting, and Merlin and Serena, who wanted to unveil the list, went to the mayor's office.
"Just the three of them, young girls??"
Hearing that someone had unveiled the list, Mayor Rondam rushed over from his house before he could eat, only to see the sheriff leading three young girls in.
Surprised, Rondam still didn't give up and asked again...... But the answer he received made him slip off his seat again in frustration.
"You're new to the adventure organization, and you probably don't know much about it...... The number of porcupines is really not something you can handle......"
"The number of people is not indicated on the task list. ”
"Well...... this"
"Don't worry, we're not going to ask for cash in advance, Mayor doesn't have to worry about us scamming you out of your money, I haven't taken that amount into account yet. ”
At Merlin's signal, Serena and Serena gently lifted the hem of their clothes, revealing their gray robes.
Seeing the mayor's expression quickly change color, Merlin knew that the effect she wanted had been achieved, "As a reward for completing the mission, I want to make a deal with the mayor. (To be continued.) )