It's been a few days since Aniji came into view, the southern mountains are deserted, nothing special has happened along the way, and the only thing that makes Monia feel sorry is the man named Romus in the caravan. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Although he hid his malice well, the little girl could still feel it.

He's coveting himself.

Monia, who was prepared, carefully inquired about the origin of this man in the past few days. His origin is not a secret, the mercenaries all know that this white man is one of the twelve glorious lords of Nieman in the commercial capital, and the close person next to Lord Rozka is the escort of this shipment.

Nieman, the commercial capital.

Monia knows this city, which is the most prosperous city in Mastan and a city full of sin. A traveling mage of the Mughal school once commented on the city as follows: "Every inch of this city is full of sin, every gold coin in the hands of the powerful is stained with blood, this is a city of sin, this is a city of betrayal." ”

The traveling mage's assessment may be quite subjective, but it must be based on some kind of reality. So after learning that the man was from such a not-so-not-for-all city, Monia became even more vigilant - at all times, keep a certain distance from him, and not contact him alone.

But strange to say, this man did not bother himself like a fly, and after several fruitless invitations, he gave up his efforts and rarely appeared in his field of vision.

Is it giving up?

Monia wasn't sure, but it was better to be cautious at this time.

Shaking her head and putting her worries aside, the little girl stared at the approaching city. Aniji is far more magnificent than Mecarona, but he has seen the pure white city of Holy Rose, which is a miracle even in the continent of Aarens, and he will have a feeling when he looks at this commercial city again.

Perhaps because of her dislike for Romus, Monia became disgusted even by looking at the city. However, the little girl also knew that this disgust was unjustified. Not all commercial cities are full of evil, and there are many ways to obtain wealth, for example, in Aniji's case, wealth is obtained more through logistics, and traveling merchants exchange various goods in the southern region of Mastan to earn the difference. For this reason, Aniji is also known as the city of merchants.

Perhaps because Aniji is the only large city in the south of Mastan, information and legends about it are widely spread in this area, and one of the more interesting legends is its name:

Legend has it that Aniji was the commoner wife of a great southern nobleman more than 300 years ago, and after her death, the nobleman was so grieved that he spent his days in tears. Until one day, he dreamed that his wife appeared by his side and promised him: "I will always be on this land, and I will never leave you." ”

When he wakes up the next day, the nobleman finds a bouquet of blue roses, which were Aniji's favorite during his lifetime. Not knowing whether what had happened last night was a dream or a reality, he finally decided to trust his own judgment and work hard to make his noble realm a jewel in the south of Mastan.

Later, before his death, he confessed his last words to the notary: he hoped that the city would be renamed after his wife, Aniji, and that he would be buried with the city in an eternal love.

His last words were announced to all the people in the city, and no one embarrassed the great founder, who was dead and had no heirs. At the first city council, the proposal to change the city's name was unanimously passed, marking the dawn of a new era for the city.

It was Aniji's time.

There was no trouble entering the city, although the city guards had an unspoken rule of charging the merchants "entry fee", however, as one of the largest local chamber of commerce forces, the "Perfume Beauty" still had a very effective banner, and no one dared to interfere, so the convoy swaggered into the city.

After entering the city, the employment relationship will end, and the mercenary union will not accept uncertified employment, so the "Sword and Rose" only has monetary benefits for this escort mission, perhaps to make up for this and thank you for saving your life, the commission is very high, enough for a Mastan gold coin.

Gold and silver coins are valuable currencies on the mainland, and they are large-denomination currencies that are usually used only by merchants, nobles, and professionals.

After receiving the due commission, the caravan dispersed in three parts. Some of them are the mercenaries of the "Eagle" and "Troubadour" mercenary groups, these two mercenary groups have completely failed in this escort mission, and they plan to go to the pure white church to place the leader who is still unable to move, and then report to the mercenary association.

The other part is the old Jill, who also needs to return to the Chamber of Commerce to recover his life, and no matter what fate awaits him, the traveling merchant has only the choice to face. However, the only thing that made him happy was that Rothman was on his side this time, and the situation would undoubtedly be much more optimistic with this one to help share the burden.

The last part is naturally the "Sword and Rose" crowd, Monia doesn't want to stay with people with malicious intentions for a moment, and Eronica, who understands the little girl's thoughts, politely declines Jill's offer to help provide shelter, and leads everyone to the hotel recommended by the mercenary union.

This time, there was no harvest festival, let alone a goddess sacrifice, and the group easily booked a room, and then booked dinner, and everyone decided to eat a big meal to celebrate this harvest.

For them, this moment is undoubtedly joyful.

But for the elder Jill, it was not a happy time.

On the contrary, there is even some trepidation.

Iveski valued his connection to the commercial capital, and it was rumored that 'Castello' had mastered a trade route to the golden city that would keep him in the standout position at Aniji. And if the deal with Sir Rozka goes well this time, the "Perfume Beauty" can even really open up a trade route with the commercial capital, and become the most powerful force in Anigi.

It was when Jill knew this that he panicked. He clearly knew that this time something went wrong in his hands, even if he was not at fault, he couldn't get rid of it. Moreover, this matter is very important, and it will even affect the strategic layout of the Chamber of Commerce, if there is really a problem because of this incident, let alone any past friendships, even if he loses the caravan, it will not be enough to calm the anger of the Chamber of Commerce.

He waited quietly, maintaining a semblance of calm. However, in his heart, he turned over and overwhelmed the country: on the one hand, he hoped that the young president of the chamber of commerce would arrive as soon as possible to end his anxious, panicked and dazed waiting; On the other hand, he hoped that the other party would not come, not to tell him the results he was afraid of, and to leave him with a little hope.

With two clicks, the door was opened, and it was gently closed again. The young leader of the Chamber of Commerce walked into the room with a light face: "I'm sorry to keep you waiting." I'm a little late, and I have a little mundane matter to deal with just now, please forgive me. ”

"It's okay, Ivesky." "I'm here today to help Mr. Gill explain what happened, and then to discuss with you how to remedy it," Romus said. ”

"I see what you mean, Mr. Romus." Ivesky interlocked his fingers and nodded, "Please, I want to know what happened on the way, as far as I know, Jill is a good traveling merchant, and he hired two of the best mercenary groups in the city before he set off, so it stands to reason that this trip should have been foolproof." ”

"They're the best mercenary group in Aniji?" Romus said in a somewhat disdainful tone, but did not continue to taunt, "There was nothing along the way, until we were attacked at a pass in the middle of the southern mountains. ”

"There were about sixty attackers, including three fighters, who set up an ambush at the pass and attacked us. The enemy is far stronger than us, and those guys can't stand it at all, but fortunately, there happens to be a mercenary group here during the battle, otherwise we would have been reduced to food for the beasts. ”

"You mean...... Three fighters? How is this possible! The young president of the Chamber of Commerce seemed to be surprised, and suddenly lost his former composure, "I'm sorry, I'm a little out of shape." ”

"Is there anything special?"

"Hmm...... Let's just say that. Ivesky nodded, "You know, we in Aniji are just a small place in the middle of nowhere. With us, the warlords enjoy a high status, and few people will become bandits. The southern mountainous area was originally a trade route without much oil and water, and bandits rarely frequented it, but this time there were three fighters, which was a bit strange. ”

"Really?" Rothman thought for a while, and Jill on the side already roughly knew what his boss meant, but he didn't break it, just waited for the person who had a certain say in front of the lord to enter the urn by himself, "So, Ivesky, have you offended anyone?" ”

"Who have you offended......" Ivesky was silent for a moment, "it should be...... Not really. ”

"Your pause is a bit long." Rothman said meaningfully, "Say it boldly, the two of us have a bit of friendship." ”

"The 'Cascello' Chamber of Commerce and I have been long-term rivals, but I know that their president is a responsible person and will not do such inferior things."

"Really?" Rothman nodded, "Please ask your Chamber of Commerce to investigate this matter, but I hope it doesn't involve too much." ”

He paused for a moment and said, "Of course, as a condition, I want you to do me a small favor. ”

"That's nature." Ivesky laughed and made a gesture for Jill to leave the room. Then he said, "Our friendship lasts forever. ”

Jill got up to leave, and Rothman didn't say much, obviously, the ensuing conversation was not for him to know, it was a secret among the people at the top. After he walked out of the room and closed the door, Rothman said, "I want to ask you to help me catch someone." ”

"Oh, who?"

"An elf."

Old Jill didn't go far, there was one thing he hadn't told anyone, and it was his ability to settle down. That is, he has five senses that are far beyond ordinary people, and although he consciously leaves the distance of being obedient, he still hears Romus's conditions.

"An elf?" He muttered to himself suspiciously, and then his expression changed, the so-called elves are only ...... Realizing the worst possible outcome, he slowed down.

"Oh, Aniji doesn't have any particularly good elves. If that's your wish, though. ”

"It's not Anigi's local, it's an elf from the mercenary group that I encountered, it's a superb, and it's the type that Lord likes. If you can give this elf as a gift to your lord, I am sure that your request will be taken seriously. ”

"Oh, I see."

Jill quickened his pace, and he knew that everything was going as he had expected, towards the worst outcome; He knew what choice he was facing; He also knows that no matter what choice he makes, it is a betrayal.

However, he has to make a choice, and one cannot choose to stand still.

He needs just time, just a little time, so that he can think about it quietly.

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