The next day, still in the Grand Arena of the Mercenary Guild, Leonard and Howl challenged Andy alone. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

I saw that Andy, who was covered in coffee-colored bronze armor, only used his right arm to hold a giant sword with a wide blade and no blade, which was more than a man long, and aimed it at the howl that was sweating profusely and constantly panting, and slapped it down: "It's too slow..."

Before he could get up, the howl that fell heavily from the air to the ground was pressed to his chest by the giant sword that Andy was holding. So, like Leonard, who had just been defeated by the guild leader with the same move, he automatically conceded defeat: "I lost. ”

Andy couldn't help but reach out, wiped the sweat oozing from his forehead and said, "Although you lost, your performance was very good." Therefore, I can make an exception to teach you a few tricks. ”

Seeing this, Bran, who was standing on the sidelines of the battle, couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect them to force my father to this extent one by one." You know, I was so afraid of the giant sword in my hand that I turned to learning archery. ”

Crotty, who was standing next to Bran, said something completely different: "That's because you can't control that greatsword at all." You know, everyone's aptitudes and talents are different. What your father is good at is not necessarily what you inherited. ”

Leonard didn't show any interest in Andy's words: "President. I don't want to fight with a sword that big and heavy. If you want to take in an apprentice, please find someone else. ”

Howling took Leonard's words and rejected Andy's kindness: "Me too." Using an axe probably doesn't have anything to do with making a sword. ”

Seeing this, Andy said his own reasoning: "I didn't expect you to say such a thing. You must know that all spells and all moves in the world are interconnected, interrelated, and interconnected. I'm going to teach you a move that you should be able to use with your own weapons with a little bit of refinement. Leonard and Howl immediately showed great interest, and followed the president to study in the Colosseum for a whole day.

Another day passed, and the doors and windows of the mercenary association were closed in the president's office. A mage dressed in a dark purple head-hooded robe, with a thick strip of white cloth on his face and palms, tightly wrapped around Andy's desk, holding the letter from Leonard in both hands, is looking into the leader's face with two eyeballs in his eye sockets that glow with lilac magical energy, saying, "... I have read the letter. "This mage is the vice president of the Mercenary Guild, Hawke.

Andy, sitting behind his desk, asked, "What is written in the letter?"

Hawke replied in a serious tone: "The letter reads: Memphis has ascertained the whereabouts of the crown prince of the Lars Empire. This person is being held by a group of unidentified militants in a secret stronghold in the territory of the Lars Empire. Moreover, in order to divert the attention of the Lars Empire, these militants are spreading rumors that our Mercenary Association has kidnapped the crown prince. In order not to startle the snake, Memphis sent someone to send this important information to us. ”

When Andy heard this, he immediately asked a series of questions: "So, where is the secret stronghold written in the letter? Since Memphis has already found out about the place, why don't you take action yourself immediately? What is the purpose of the armed men to kidnap the crown prince? Are all these stated in the letter?"

Hawke lifted the secret letter upwards, brought it closer to his eyes, and replied, "Just now, I only briefly summarized the contents of the letter. If you need me to start from the beginning, that's fine..."

When Andy heard this, he impatiently raised his right hand and waved: "There's no need for that." And this letter is only read by you. There are many polite words and nonsense in the diplomatic rhetoric of official official documents. All you need to do is answer the few questions I just asked. ”

So, Hawke answered Andy's questions one by one with unusually clear thinking: "For fear of leaking secrets on the way to deliver the letter, Memphis did not specify the location of the secret stronghold of the militants. But he told us that as long as we sent someone into the Republic of Vosfitta and made contact with the First Army, someone would naturally lead our men to that place. As for why Memphis didn't do it himself. It's because the Elven King Cleos has always had a prejudice against our mercenary guild. Moreover, this operation will also be carried out in the territory of the Lars Empire.

Therefore, he did not hand over this information to the Elven King, nor did he dare to mobilize the forces of the Vosfitta Republic without authorization. As for the purpose of the militants, Memphis is not entirely sure. Legend has it that they were just a group of rebellious peasants who were extremely dissatisfied with the rule of the Lars Empire's aristocracy. Personally, I speculate that the purpose of these militants is to blame the kidnapping of the crown prince to our mercenary association, thus causing a war between the Lars Empire and the Duchy of Bagram. Let them take advantage of the chaotic waters to fish and reap the benefits of fishermen.

And, there is a serious problem. If it was the Lars Empire, or the people of Cleos, who had come forward to deal with the militants. When arrested, the rioting peasants are likely to pose as mercenaries of the Society for their accomplices, claiming to have kidnapped the crown prince at the behest of the Society. It can also cause an uproar and lead to the outbreak of war. Therefore, Memphis suggested that the Mercenary Society would do well to send its own people to solve this problem. Personally, I am inclined to think that this is the most appropriate approach. ”

Andy asked several more questions in a row: "Hawke." Indeed, the contents of the letter reflect Memphis's usual rigorous approach. Your analysis is also very reasonable. However, who should we send to the Mercenary Association, how many people should we send, and how can we rescue the crown prince of the Lars Empire, but also clear the suspicion of the Association, prove that we are above board, and avoid the outbreak of war?"

Hawke confidently wanted to take on the task: "Send Leonard, the three of them, plus Tina and Hanks, five of them with me. Leonard: The three of them are subordinates of Memphis. Tina and Hanks are two people with considerable status in the Lars Empire. If they go with me and testify on the spot, there is no suspicion that it cannot be clarified.

Again, since the letter does not mention the number of militants. To be on the safe side, I think it is necessary to send at least one infantry regiment, with three thousand mercenaries. Everything else, please wrap it up with me. I promise you won't be disappointed. ”

Andy's expression was very solemn, and his attitude was serious and serious: "I will send Leonard and the five of them with you." But at most, you'll only be able to get 3,000 mercenaries. That's how the matter is left to you. Finally, if things change. Please remember that no matter what, at any time, or what happens, your words and actions must not implicate the Mercenary Association. ”

As he spoke, Hawke bent down, placed his right hand on his chest, bowed to Andy, and replied very respectfully, "Yes." I will certainly take your words to heart at all times, as you have commanded. Then the vice president turned around and walked out of the office.

The morning of the same day. Bagram City, outside the North Gate. Howling said goodbye to his teammates with the broken axle on his right shoulder: "I said that I only came to participate in the mercenary conference. Now we have to go back to Jiluo. Goodbye guys. Take care. As he spoke, he jumped into a caravan that was about to leave for Jiluo.

Crotty also boarded a carriage decorated with multicolored patterns and said goodbye: "I just stopped by to participate in the team competition in the arena. Now we have to rush back to our lives. But there was always a feeling in my heart that it wouldn't be long before we met again. ”

Seeing this scene, Kevin couldn't help but burst into tears: "Big brother orc." Elf Sister. Take care—..."

Mel, who had not yet healed from the injury on his right wrist, couldn't help but wave his hand at the howl who had saved him once against the Ten McNuggets brothers, and cried bitterly: "Goodbye, big sister elf." Big Brother Orc, I won't forget you..."

Tina was infected by this scene, tears flashed in her eyes, and she also waved the staff in her hand to say goodbye: "Howl, Crotty." Although we were together for a short time. But we are connected to each other. Goodbye. See you next time. ”

Leonard smiled, closed one of his eyes lightly, and shouted a slightly blurred vision: "Miss Crotty, thank you for your good words." And howling. I'm sure it won't be long before we meet again!" Howl and Crotty couldn't help but tears welled up in the corners of their sad eyes, and they waved away.

Goodbye to Howl and Crotty. On the way back to the Colosseum, Leonard and the others bumped into the oncoming Bran. The president's son then opened his mouth and asked, "Leonard, Tina, Kevin, and Mel are all here." Have Crotty and Howl already left?"

Leonard replied, "Yes." They've all left here in a car. ”

When Bran heard this, he couldn't help but sigh, and said with a slight disappointment, "It's a pity." I would have liked to ask them if they would like to go with us on a very important task. ”

When Leonard heard this, he immediately became interested: "What task?"

Bran happily replied, "Hawke, the vice president of the Mercenary Guild who returned yesterday, has already read the secret letter you brought overnight. He asks you and Hanks, and the five of them to accompany him on a mission to the Republic of Vosfitta on a mission that is extremely secret. So I came to you on purpose. ”

Tina first observed Bran's expression, then turned her head, looked around at the other people's faces, and asked with a smile, "Bran." The President must have revealed some information about MeSign and this mission, right? She thought to herself: This task must be related to the royal brother.

When Mel heard this, he echoed curiously: "Yes, yes." What the hell is in that letter?"

Kevin was also anxious to know what was written in the secret letter they were escorting: "Since we are asked to carry out such a mission. Then you should tell us what is in this letter. ”

Bran shrugged his shoulders and said there was nothing he could do about it: "I'm sorry. The President did not reveal anything to me about MeStin, only emphasizing that he was on an unusually confidential and important mission. He also said that when it comes time to implement it, everyone will naturally understand. ”

Bran didn't know what was going on, but he was told by Andy that he couldn't reveal the information about the mission in advance. Because, once the Lars Empire learns of this news, it may preemptively take action, find an excuse to blame the mercenary association, and use this as an excuse to brazenly launch a war to unify the Duchy of Bagram.

Seeing this, Leonard, who was standing on the side, was very optimistic about relieving Bran: "Why do you care about it so much? Since it is a confidential and important task, let's just hurry up and get it done?" Then, the Great Swordsman took the lead and continued to take a big stride.

In the arena of the Mercenary Guild, Andy had already gathered together more than 3,000 mercenaries who had not yet been hired. Standing on the rostrum, the president went straight to the point and addressed the more than 3,000 mercenaries standing in a neat line in the square below: "Today, as the president of the Mercenary Association, I have gathered all of you together to hire you and assign you a very important task..."

Beside Andy, Vice President Hawke was standing quietly on the side of the rostrum. At this time, Leonard and the others also stepped into the venue, sat down in the audience not far from the rostrum, and watched the scene in front of them.

As soon as the mercenaries in the audience heard that the president was going to hire them, they couldn't help but cheer happily: "Oh, yes..." All of them were nationals of the Principality of Bagram. And everyone's skills are relatively poor. A significant number of them are still only retinues of official mercenaries. Therefore, to be hired by the Mercenary Association, these people are sincerely glad for themselves.

Seeing this, Andy couldn't help but show a knowing smile on his face, and while reaching out to the mercenaries in the audience to introduce the vice president Hawke beside him, he announced loudly: "Ahem, um." Please be quiet. About the content of this mission: It is to follow our Vice President Hawke to the Republic of Vosfita. Then, you must do everything according to the vice president. The Mercenary Association will enter into a formal employment contract with each of you. After the task is completed, a generous remuneration will be paid according to the contract. ”

When the mercenaries in the audience heard that they were well paid, they couldn't help but cheer loudly with joy and excitement: "Wow!--great..." "Long live the Mercenary Association!--..."...

Andy then stood aside, and Hawke walked up to the podium and asked loudly: "What should be said, the president has already said it just now." I'm not going to talk nonsense anymore. Tomorrow, we will leave for the Republic of Vosfitta. Are you all ready?"

When the mercenaries in the audience heard this, they raised their weapons one after another, shook them vigorously, and responded loudly: "Ready!--...""All ready!--...""No problem!--..."...

Tina looked at Hawke on the podium, and couldn't help but express her impression of this person to Bran: "Bran, this vice president of yours. Every time I see him, I always have a feeling of unease. Can't you all notice it?"

Hearing this, Leonard closed one of his eyes lightly, smiled and took Tina's words, commenting: "It's not so much uneasiness. It's not that his image is a little chilling, right?"

Kevin couldn't agree with Leonard's statement: "Yes, the captain is right. It's scary to look at. ”

Mel used his rich imagination and chimed in: "If I bumped into him while walking at night, I would definitely be scared half to death." ”

When Bran heard Mel's words, he couldn't help but be happy, and explained to his friends with a smile what kind of person Hawke was: "Hah. Actually, when I first saw him, I thought the same thing. Don't look at this person who wraps himself up like a wrapped corpse, but he is not ambiguous at all. It is said that many mages have been obsessed with studying forbidden spells, which has led to the disappearance of their faces, so they hide their faces. This vice-president, Hawke, is a spell nerd.

Usually, in addition to doing the tasks of the association, he stayed at home and studied all kinds of spells, and he was almost obsessed with it to the point that he could not extricate himself, and it was common for him not to eat, drink, or sleep for several days. So I guess he must have wrapped himself in a wrapped corpse because of his ruined appearance. Let's stop making fun of other people's shortcomings. "A wrapped corpse is a corpse that's wrapped in strips of cloth like a mummy.

Tina, who is also a mage, expressed her special feelings and asked, "No wonder I can always detect some kind of strange magical aura in him." Moreover, Hawke said that he would leave tomorrow. But Hanks is still lying on his couch, unable to move?"

Bran replied, "Hawke has promised that he will be in charge of treating Hanks. ”