At the entrance to the Mercenary Guild Arena, a man dressed in short armor looked very athletic and muscular; Carrying a metal composite longbow on his back, his right hand pressed the handle of the saber pinned to his waist, the black-haired young mercenary with eagle-like sharp eyes stretched out his left hand, palm-facing up in front of the oncoming Leonard, and politely prompted: "Prove." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Leonard was stunned by this, and directly asked angrily: "Proof? How can this place also be proven? ”

The black-haired mercenary explained solemnly: "This is the office of the mercenary association, and only official mercenaries are allowed to enter. ”

At this moment, Tina led the others to the black-haired mercenary, and greeted him with a smile: "Bran, long time no see." Is it you on duty today? ”

Bran replied enthusiastically, "It's been a long time since Tina and Hanks." Today is my shift. I didn't expect your team to add so many new people this year. ”

Tina introduced her companion in turn: "This is Leonard." This is Mel. This is Kevin. They were all from the First Army of the Republic of Vosfitta. This is a howl, from Jiluo. Hanks, who was standing behind the female mage, only nodded his head slightly, and said hello to Bran.

Impatiently, Tina then explained her purpose very frankly: "I am a fearless warrior from Jiluo, and I joined the group to Bagram only to participate in the mercenary conference; After the conference is over, he will not continue to be a mercenary. Who are you from the Mercenary Association? Can I participate in the Mercenary Conference like me? ”

Bran replied very humbly, "I see. Even if you only join the group temporarily, as long as you have the courage to prove yourself, you are also an official mercenary recognized by the mercenary association, and there is no problem at all in participating in the mercenary conference. As for me, I'm just a regular mercenary of the Guild. ”

Hearing this, he clasped his fists and saluted: "Thank you." ”

Seeing this, Tina revealed the truth on the side: "Howl, don't be fooled by him. Bran is the eldest son of General Andy, the first heir to the entire Arena, the Earldom, and even the Mercenary Guild. ”

When Hanks heard this, he couldn't help but make a contemptuous voice from his nasal cavity: "Cut-"

Bran replied with an unusually humble attitude: "Even so, I am just an ordinary mercenary, far from the requirements of the president, let alone inheriting the Arena, the earldom and the mercenary association. ”

Seeing this, Leonard, who was standing aside, thought, "This man is really good at pretending." ”

Leonard also told Bran directly: "The three of us came to Bagram for a secret mission. Please take us to your father. ”

When Bran heard this, he didn't ask what the secret mission was, but continued to answer in principle: "Okay." But you still have to follow the rules. Without the courage to prove it, I would not have been able to let you pass. ”

Tina then took out the crystal clear, glittering fangs from her coat pocket and handed them to Bran: "This is the Titan Ancient Serpent Fang we obtained in the Swamp of Maigla. ”

Bran reached out and took the fangs, observed them for a moment, and replied joyfully, "There really are yours." I'm going to take you to the president. Please follow me. ”

Bran turned around again and instructed the other three mercenaries guarding the arena gates, "And you, before I return, if anyone else comes with a certificate of courage." Please ask them to wait at the door for a while until I return. ”

When the three mercenaries heard this, they immediately replied: "Yes!" So Bran led the group up the stairs to the door of the president's office and began knocking. Knock, knock, knock.

A not loud, but powerful voice came from inside the door: "Please come in." So Bran pushed the door open and brought Leonard and the others to General Andy. As far as the eye can see, this is a small office with well-furnished furnishings.

I saw a pair of coffee-colored bronze armor resting on a strong body, short silver hair and short beard, wrinkles clearly engraved on the face, and a pair of eyes inlaid under the short hair, above the wrinkles, extraordinarily focused and divine; Their owner, General Andy, was sitting upright behind a neat desk, his left hand flat in front of the desk, and his right hand holding a document carefully examining it. The paper, pens and other office utensils on the desktop are readily available and placed in an orderly manner.

Bran introduced the names of Leonard and the other newcomers to General Andy one by one, without the slightest mistake, showing his amazing memory and discernment: "President, this is..."

General Andy stood up and affirmed Bran's performance: "Good. Bran, go ahead and greet the newcomers at the door, and bring them all to me. ”

When Bran heard this, he stood up with great joy, saluted, and replied, "Yes!" Then he turned and strode out of the president's office.

After Bran left, Andy motioned for everyone else present to sit down and speak: "I'm Andy, the president of the Bagram Mercenary Association. Welcome newcomers to become official mercenaries of the Principality of Bagram, Mercenary Association. Please sit down and explain your intentions. ”

After sitting down on a stool in the office, Tina first asked, "President Andy." None of them have shown their strength in the association, so how did they become official mercenaries? ”

Andy replied unhurriedly: "Baron Helgo, who made a big fuss in Sida Town and kidnapped Vosfitta, I myself have recognized this strength first. ”

When Leonard heard this, his heart couldn't help but tighten, and his right hand instinctively clenched the sword at his waist: "This old man... The Mercenary Guild turned out to be—" Mel and Kevin couldn't help but get nervous.

Tina didn't show that nervousness to explain: "That's because..."

Andy interrupted Tina's words and directly clarified the Mercenary Association's position: "Tina, you don't need to explain. We, the Mercenary Society, will not succumb to pressure from other countries, including the Republic of Vosfita. I know better than you what Hergo is. Besides, our mercenary association was originally a place to take in people who were not treated by governments. ”

Seeing Andy's words so refreshing, he immediately said his intentions directly: "I am a fearless warrior from Jiluo, and I have only one purpose for coming to Bagram, that is, to participate in the mercenary conference and get a chance to challenge you." ”

Andy's attitude seemed very approachable, and he replied calmly: "No problem." Then you team up with Tina and Hanks and prepare for the team match in the arena. As for the two people who are still missing, I will find a way to arrange it for you when the time comes. If you really have what it takes to make it to the finals, I'm more than happy to accept your challenge. ”

Howl stretched out his arms to Leonard, Mel, and Kevin beside him, and replied, "Thank you." I'm definitely going to be in the final. And we're not bad. Seeing this, Andy didn't talk any more nonsense.

Leonard took the howling stubble: "Marshal Memphis..."

When Andy heard this, he immediately interrupted Leonard's words: "Your name is Leonard, right?" ”

Leonard replied, "Yes." ”

Andy continued, "You have something very important to tell me, right?" ”

Leonard replied, "Yes." ”

Andy continued: "But this is not the place to speak. Please come with me to my residence, and then we will sit down and talk in detail. As a result, the president was very cautious and only arranged for Leonard alone, and went with him to his official residence for an interview. Tina and the others were left in the arena and stayed.

Andy takes Leonard away. Hanks stood beside Tina and whispered, "Damn, this is an old fox too. ”

Tina replied unusually calmly: "It's just a normal situation, we just need to wait and see." If he really has bad intentions, sooner or later he will show his feet. ”

When Andy came to the south gate, the guards guarding the city gate saw this and immediately stood up and saluted: "Hello general! The president then waved his arm in return.

Leonard saw that he had entered the city with General Andy, but the guard guarding the door did not dare to come forward to interrogate him as if he had not seen anything, and he couldn't help but curse with disdain: "What a snob." ”

Andy led Leonard into an upscale villa near the Grand Duke's palace and arranged for him to sit on the sofa in the villa, in the living room. I saw that the living room was very quaint, without any colorful luxury jewelry, gold, silver and jade decorations; However, the furniture made of fine wood, the teacups made of precious bamboo, and the murals on the walls show the unique taste of the villa owner.

Andy first picked up the long cylindrical green bamboo teacup, took a sip of the light ink tea in the cup, and told Leonard: "Okay. Let's get started..."

Leonard was so anxious that he imitated Andy's appearance like drinking boiled water, drank a big sip of steaming tea, and couldn't help but shout: "Wow! It's hot! ”

Seeing this, Andy sat aside and reasoned leisurely: "Young man." This kind of tea imported from Yarebis has to be tasted one bite at a time. Very important things must be said sentence by sentence. ”

Next, Leonard took out the secret letter from his bosom and handed it to Andy: "Marshal Memphis asked me to pass you a secret letter..."

Andy reached out and took the secret letter, put it on the tea table, and asked, "I heard Bran say that you are from the First Army of the Republic of Vosfitta, right?" ”

Leonard replied, "Yes." ”

Andy continued: "So, what is your position in the First Army?" As far as I know, Memphis is not going to find someone to do such an important task. ”

Leonard replied: "Captain of the 1st Swordsman Regiment, the 4th Brigade, the 3rd Column, and the 5th Squad. ”

Andy picked up the teacup again and took a sip of tea: "Not quite right." This position is nothing more than a squad leader for a new recruit. But I don't think you look like a recruit at all. If you want to accomplish this task, make me believe your word. Please tell me why Memphis gave you the secret letter. ”

Leonard replied with an extremely serious attitude: "I was originally the captain of the Republic of Vosfitta, the First Army, the Second Swordsman Regiment, and the First Brigade. But not long ago, because of the plundering of the regimental commander Naha, he was severely punished by the marshal. Many officers and soldiers of the Second Swordsman Regiment were also implicated and dismissed from their posts. As a result, the entire Second Swordsman Regiment was reorganized and temporarily disbanded. As a result, he was integrated into the 1st Swordsman Regiment, but because of the offense to the regimental commander Ragus, he was only given the position of a recruit squad leader.

But I didn't commit any mistakes during my tenure in the Second Swordsman Regiment, so I was assigned such a task by the marshal. The marshal also promised that if I succeeded in completing this mission. He ordered the reorganization of the Second Swordsman Regiment and appointed himself as its commander. ”

Andy put down the teacup in his hand and stood up; With his back to Leonard, he walked to the window, put his hands behind his back, and asked looking out of the window, "Hmm." I have also heard about the disbandment of the Republic of Vosfitta, the First Army, and the Second Swordsmen. And, about that Lars empire in the north of our principality of Bagram. Have you heard any rumors lately? ”

Leonard knew that he couldn't hide anything from the old man in front of him, so he replied 1510: "No." A few months ago, I had been stationed in the Republic of Vosfitta, on a snow-capped mountain on the border with Nakanaru; After receiving the task, he descended the mountain and set out directly from the territory of Vosfitta, passing through the town of Sida to Bagram. ”

Andy inquired further: "This rumor is that the crown prince of the Lars Empire suddenly disappeared not long ago. And immediately after, there was an even more unreliable rumor, which turned out to be that our mercenary association had kidnapped him. Given the special relationship between the Duchy of Bagram and the Lars Empire. This secret letter from Memphis to the Mercenary Association should most likely be related to this matter. Didn't he mention anything to you? ”

Leonard picked up his teacup, took a sip of water, and replied, "Oh, I remember." When the marshal handed me the secret letter, in addition to telling me to give it to you, he also said that only one person named Hawke could read the letter in the Mercenary Society. ”

Andy turned around, looked at Leonard's face and asked, "That's right." Hawke is the vice president of our Mercenary Guild, is well versed in ancient spells, and like you, was the one who was introduced to me by Memphis. All of the Society's spell letters from Vosfita were interpreted by him. But he is now on official duty and will not be able to return in a few days. Staying here for a few more days won't affect your ability to go back to your life, right? ”

Leonard stood up excitedly, looked at Andy's face and replied, "Of course it doesn't matter." I also want to take advantage of the opportunity of these few days to participate in the mercenary conference to show my skills, become a mercenary who shocks the entire Farusion continent, and compete with you! ”

Andy looked at Leonard as if he had seen himself in his youth; I couldn't help but feel a sense of pity in my heart, and raised my right hand to point directly at the great swordsman: "Then I'll wait for you!" ”