Chapter 33: The True Badge
After dinner, Bibo struggled to get out of bed, everyone went to find a place to party, the recruit camp was deserted tonight, after tonight, all the selected people will go to the new place to report, and here will be a new round of recruitment. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 Info Those who didn't make it out would also go out to find a place to have a drink or two, and Bibo heard that the Butcher Knife Squad was allowed to wait until the next recruit test, which meant that they would be here for at least a little more than a month.
Among all the captains of the recruit squad, only Lawrence was transferred, and no one said anything this time, and at dinner time just now, at the suggestion of the chief examiner, everyone burst into warm applause for them. "Captain Lawrence, recruit Isaac! This is a well-deserved honor for you and your squad! The Chief Examiner made an exception and brought them a large barrel of ale, and Captain Butcher Knife, limping like the Chief Examiner, took the glass from Lawrence, snorted, and nodded to Bibo.
Many people only got a small cup, everyone couldn't wait to change into comfortable clothes, and those who successfully passed the assessment were even more excited, looking forward to meeting a beautiful girl in the market town tonight, Robin clapped his hands and sang "The Handmaid Alena", this slightly obscene little song instantly resonated with everyone, there has never been such a harmonious atmosphere in the tent.
Declined everyone's invitation, Bibo lay down for a while, even Lawrence didn't know where to go, he looked at everyone's clothes and utensils in the tent, thinking of the days spent together, his heart was full of sadness, he liked to be with these guys, tomorrow he was going to change the environment, since the battle mage was also there, then he must not show his feet again. After thinking about it, Bibo got up and walked out of the camp and began to wander around the market town, all those who knew him kept greeting and saluting him, and the other passers-by looked curiously at the tightly bandaged fellow, and the ladies covered their mouths and giggled.
After turning a few streets, Bibo came to the tavern, and when he opened the door, he found Bruce, and the large glass of black gold spirits in front of him was already halfway down, and his face had begun to flush slightly from the effects of alcohol. The dwarf noticed Bibo and laughed, "Come here, you boy!" Let me take a closer look at your head! Who bandaged it? The craftsmanship is good! ”
Bibo sat down, there were still few people here, everyone looked at him curiously, and began to talk again. "You've become a celebrity! Now in the fortress who doesn't know you iron-headed Isaac! Haha, I bet the whole market town will know tomorrow! The dwarf brought a glass of beer to Bibo, "Drink some of this, I don't want your injuries to get worse and delay the report tomorrow!" It's a great game, and I bet you would have won easily if you hadn't met the Butcher Knife Squad at the end. ”
"Do you know what's going on? Why was I chosen by the Guards? And Lawrence? Bibo suspected that he had been chosen by the Guards, and it was not that simple.
"I don't know!" The dwarf blinked, "The huntress was surprised too, we suspect that Lord Barron may know something or find something, and put you there, or it may be that he wants to observe, including Lawrence, who knows what the Commander thinks." ”
"Wouldn't it? Could it have been discovered by a battle mage? Bibo was shocked.
"Haha! A lot of people don't care that much," Bruce said, "That's fine, we'll take good care of you, and Surenee thinks it's better to leave it at that, she's also been hinted at by Lord Barron, and we think it might be of unexpectedly helpful to you!" ”
"Watch out for Lawrence!" "Maybe he's out there, like last time, stalking you!" After all, rumors are spreading, but the demons have frightened everyone, but some people will still notice this. ”
Bibo nodded, looked around, and found nothing abnormal, his mind calmed down, a new environment, a new beginning, that is, Lawrence is still there, but Bibo believes in him in his heart, these days, Bibo feels that this guy really doesn't look like a nobleman at all, except for arrogance, there are no bad shortcomings, and he works hard.
"Be careful!" The dwarf took a big sip of wine, "We have found that the armies of the orcs are becoming more and more frequent, and now there is a saying circulating on the continent that in the spring, the army of the demons will come to the entire continent, and just like last time, we will usher in the end of the world!" But the most worrying thing is that the people from Fort Santeny will be there soon! Sir Jerome and his cavalry troops. ”
Bibo almost jumped up, and the dwarf held him down, "Look? There are two dwarves here, and you're wearing a rookie uniform with your injured head bandaged, but I bet the people passing by don't think much of it. But if we sit here tomorrow night, a lot of people will start to speculate about who we are? Don't be too nervous! Su Renee asked me to tell you, since the garrison group has arranged it like this, I believe that it will also take measures to deal with it, rest assured! ”
"I believe what you say!" Bibo took a sip of clear beer, and instantly felt a hot pain in the ulcer area of his mouth, "That's fine, since Mistress Sureni didn't reveal it to Mistress Barron, I'd like to see how it goes?" If there is doubt, he will definitely look for me! ”
"That's right, take it easy," Bruce pulled out his pipe, stuffed it with tobacco, and lit it on the candle, "Your life has just begun!" I was also the age of you when I started on an adventurous journey! ”
"You must have traveled a lot of places and participated in a lot of dangerous battles, right?" Bibo asked curiously, and the tavern began to smell like dwarven tobacco.
"To be honest, I don't really believe in your human family honors, missions, or knights' bullshit oaths." The dwarf pondered, "Looking back, how many people have betrayed their families and their relatives for power and money, I believe that this is the same for all races, whether it is in Texia, or in our underground tunnels, or in the grasslands in the west, everyone agrees for short-term interests, but this is different, this fortress is facing a real enemy, a real evil guy, more terrifying and abhorrent than the orcs who burn and plunder, that is the enemy of all our races. I've seen it once! ”
"What? Is it a demon creature? Bibo's eyes widened, "Doesn't it mean that no one has seen it all these years?" ”
"Or why would Rust hire a dwarf to be an advisor?" Bruce laughed, "Don't believe they're like the legends, with their ugly faces, fangs and claws, disgusting wings, and they stench all over their bodies, they're everywhere, hidden on the continent, and in the midst of people like you and me, they're quietly waiting for their time." ”
"How is this possible?" Bibo waved his hand, "No one is going to believe what you say, Bruce, if so, why did you see it, why did you wait until now?" ”
"Haha, I won't tell you so much, only a few people in your human kingdom know these things like me, I hope you won't see such a scene, the vast majority of people on the continent are praying for a peaceful life, but only a few people are willing to fight or sacrifice for it." The dwarf took the last puff of his cigarette, knocked out the ashes, and continued to pick up his glass, "It's time for you to go back!" May you have a nice night! You should still have that Magic Crystal Badge with you, right? The one with the sword and shield engraved on it? ”
Bibo nodded, and the dwarf laughed, "I think you'd better put that piece away, or throw it away, after all, you now have a piece of your own, a real badge, haha, it will be tattooed on your clothes, printed on your leather armor, and set on your breastplate!" Although you don't understand anything yet, or ...... Hey, hey, forget it, go back! ”
Bibo drank all his pale ales and walked out of the tavern, where the dwarf continued to drink, staring at the fire in the fireplace and was silent, when it began to snow lightly outside, and the streets became sparsely populated, and almost all of the taverns were full of people, with the sound of glass clattering and the beautiful music of the lyre.
Bibo walked slowly around the market town, thinking about what Bruce had just said, it was obvious that not only the rangers knew about him in Rust, but the current garrison or garrison commander, Lord Barron, and even some other people, this was not good news, but the good thing was that whether it was a huntress or Lord Barron, they should want to protect their identities, and he knew that the people of the Rust Legion would not be involved in any family struggle for so many years.
As for the others, it's hard to say, the dwarves have already mentioned that the people from Santeny Fort will come, Jerome knows him, if he meets the powerful evil mage in the town of Kavos last time, it is estimated that he will not be so lucky, Bibo thinks that he must escape before they arrive, but he must also at least find a chance to meet Lord Barron, if he really knows something, he should still find some clues, according to the time, it is also very possible for Lord Barron to know his father, If this is really the case, then I am afraid that I really have no chance to stay in the army anymore, Bibo even envied Robin and them, he took out the magic crystal badge hanging around his neck, thinking of Egnes, she must be happy for herself, although she has not been able to really use the long sword until now, but it can be regarded as the realization of her and Sam's long-standing dream.
When passing by the Song of Swords and Shields, Bibo stopped, the snowflakes had begun to slowly accumulate on the ground, Bibo suddenly remembered the gray cloth cloak on his body, the night he just arrived here, it was in the stable, he thought about it, slipped into the stable, folded the cloak neatly and put it on the edge of the mrough, time passed so fast, Bibo rubbed his hands, thinking about whether to go back to the same time, and then slipped into it to shake around, but considering that his current image is too eye-catching, he dispelled the idea, Prepare to walk in the direction of the recruit camp.
"Hey! Isaac! When Bibo heard the voice, he quickly stopped, and when he turned around, he saw a figure walking towards him, his heavy cloak covered with a thin layer of snow, and he took off his hood by the light of the houses on the roadside.
"Captain Lawrence, haha! Did you just finish drinking? Bibo saw the appearance of the person who came, and relaxed his originally vigilant nerves, "Let's go back to the camp together!" ”
Lawrence smiled and hugged Bibo, "Let's go!" Ah, on such a cold day, why don't you come out wearing a cloak? Or where did you steal it and where did you return it? ”