"My name is Sally," the receptionist smiled, "This is an anonymous commission, and our ordinary guild receptionists will not have direct contact with the client, so even if I want to tell you, there is no way." ”

"Haven't even seen you?" Ian wondered, "And how did they send an anonymous commission to your guild?"

"All anonymous commissions are personally approached by the guild's dedicated administrators, and we are just being informed. Sally patiently explained, "Besides, we only know that there is one or more administrators in the guild who are responsible for anonymous delegations, and we don't know which one or several. ”

"The secrecy is really meticulous. Sid praised it in a weird way.

"And we rotate people from time to time," Sally says, "to meet the needs of our customers." ”

Ian seemed intrigued by these mechanics and asked, "Can you name names while being anonymous?"

"Yes. ”

"Oh—if you want to set a trap for a mercenary and don't want to be discovered by the person concerned and cause alarm......" Ian asked with a cold glint in his eyes, "Wouldn't it be convenient?"

Sally sat up straight and said, "Mercenary is an extremely high-risk profession, and I understand your vigilance very well. However, the Mercenary Guild exists not only to protect the interests of customers, but also to protect the rights and security of mercenaries to the greatest extent......"

"Don't talk about it. Sid interrupted her impatiently.

"You're going to let them finish talking!" Jinx reprimanded.

"All the customer's information is only kept secret from the mercenaries, but the guild is very clear. We conduct a risk assessment of various commissions, and for normal commissions, it is reflected in the limit of mercenary level. Anonymous entrustment will more strictly investigate the identity and network of the principal, while anonymous and naming at the same time, no matter what the content of the entrustment is, it will be judged by us as a high-risk level, so there will be a special person to contact the client in advance. Sally's wording was very strict, like the terms of the contract, "If the mercenary guild thinks there is anything suspicious, they will simply refuse the commission." That's what I'm going to say to you next. ”

She cleared her throat and confirmed that the two named mercenaries had no intention of interjecting to ask questions, and said, "We have investigated the identity and network of the client, and have not found any motive for harming you. According to the rules of the guild, it should be released to you normally, but—" Sally said, "This is an abnormal period when Warcraft activities are extremely frequent, and the designated area where the commission has been completed has a record of a high incidence of Warcraft. Therefore, although we are able to approve this commission and distribute it to you normally, all things considered, the Guild's recommendation is to reject this commission. ”

Without waiting for Ian to speak, Sid glanced at Sally meaningfully, "That's thoughtful." But then the guild doesn't have any responsibility, right?"

Sally said: "Our responsibility is to protect the rights and safety of both of you as much as possible. The suggestion has been provided by the guild, and it is up to you to decide whether or not to take on this commission. You can reply to me by tomorrow evening at the latest, and if you run out of time, you will be acquiesced in refusal. ”

Seeing that the two of them were contemplative and did not speak, she handed them a power of attorney with the contents of the contract.

"This is the specific content of the commission, and since it is an anonymous commission, the content is written in as much detail as possible. If you still have any questions, you can always come to me. ”

Ian took the power of attorney, which read:

"Anonymous entrustment, named entrustment

Risk level: high risk

Named Mercenaries: Ian, Sid

The contents of the commission are as follows:

Appoint mercenaries Ian and Sid to the ash forest about 400 stars southeast of Oak Shield City to find, capture, or kill a special magical beast.

......』

Regarding the specific content of Warcraft, he only wrote a sentence "It is not a native of the magic element, and the form is peculiar", and there is no other expression.

"How do you find this?" said Sid, sneering.

Sally replied, "The client's exact words were: 'If they see it, they will recognize it.'" Then she stood up, "You two can think about it before answering me." If there is no problem, I will take my leave......"

"Wait a minute. Ian also stood up, then turned to look at Sid, "I'm going to accept this commission, how are you?"

Sid looked at Ian for a long time, touched the beard slag on his chin, and grinned, "Okay." He stood up and asked Sally again, "But—can we bring a helper?"

"Of course," Sally replied, "the named commission is issued to you, and it is up to you to decide how to complete the commission, as long as there is no special agreement in the contract." ”

"Good. So, the two of us took the commission. ”

Sally took the two of them back to the counter window, and after completing the necessary procedures for accepting the commission, she reminded: "According to my records here, as long as you complete this commission, you can prepare to advance......

"Bah," Sid snapped, "don't say such unlucky things!" and pulled Ian outside. Jinx awkwardly greeted Sally and followed.

Sally returned upstairs, stopped in front of a heavy ebony door, and knocked on the door.

"Please come in. The voice of a middle-aged man came from inside.

Sally pushed open the door and stepped into a further position and said, "They took the commission." ”

"Got it. A scruffy-looking middle-aged man in a black dress on the windowsill waved Sally to leave.

When the door closed again, another young man sitting on the couch stood up.

"Well, then, I take my leave. He said.

"Young people, it's just hot-blooded and impulsive......"

"It's a lot like when you were younger, full of adventure. The young man laughed, "All we can do is find out as much as we can." ”

"But have we really found out?"

"Do you still have any questions about what I just said?" the young man's face sank.

The middle-aged man replied quietly, "I just think it's a little strange that a Warcraft research institute that has been closed for so many years in the empire has suddenly reopened. Although there is nothing to question that Warcraft is active now, it is somewhat coincidental. And not long after it opened, this kind of commission was issued, and the named object was inextricably linked to the empire...... How long did you say it had been since it reopened?"

"Three months. ”

"Well, it's only been three months. The middle-aged man scratched his head, his brown hair unkempt, "Besides, on the surface, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with these two black iron rank mercenaries." ”

"What's the problem if you don't have anything to do with it?" asked the young man, a little puzzled.

"If it had something to do with it, I wouldn't think much about it. The middle-aged man said, "It doesn't matter at all...... Are these two Black Iron mercenaries famous? I've checked all of their completed commissions - there aren't a few of them anyway, and they're not a big deal. Oh, except for the recent suspected demonization in Kush Town, it's a bit special. ”

"What the hell are you suspicious? I've found out who has the actual control behind that institution. The young man asked, a little agitated.

"I mean if, just if," the middle-aged man still analyzed slowly, "If this client, that is, the client hidden behind this Warcraft research institute that you found, there is someone behind him that we can't find......"

"I say boss," interrupted the young man, "are you getting older, and your suspicions are getting worse?" ”

"Hahaha, maybe, but don't forget," the middle-aged man laughed, "That Ian and Sid are now in the battle scars, whose mercenary group are the battle scars?" We can find this, but he can't find it out of the Golden Tail Chamber of Commerce?"

"What do you mean......"

"That's what it means," the middle-aged man grinned, "Kintail won't watch his men step into the trap, but the young man took the commission on the spot, I'm afraid Kintail won't have time to check it properly." Let's see if they will come to return the deed in a few days, and if they do, it means that Kinao has found us - something you didn't find, and if not...... Doesn't say anything. ”

The middle-aged man turned to look out the window again: "Wait and see, boy." My instincts tell me that there must be something here, but we don't know yet. ”

"Why is it unlucky for Sally to speak?" Jinx asked Sid on the way.

"Me," Sid said as he walked, "it's a soldier from Crackrock. Around me, none of them said that they would 'retire from the army after carrying out this mission,' that they would go back to get married after completing this last patrol,' and that they would be promoted to the rank of military officer when they were transferred back from the garrison tomorrow. Therefore, this kind of talk cannot be talked about. ”

"Oh, I see. Jinx muttered, "But you'll be fine, you're still alive, which means your life is on the line!"

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing, hee-hee. ”

The three of them returned to the Goldtail Chamber of Commerce and shared what happened to them in Kush Town with Captain Rodell, and by the way, they also inquired about demonization.

"Demonization...... I've only heard about it, but I haven't seen it with my own eyes. Old Rodell's expression was solemn, "But, aren't you familiar with Leila of the Investigation Society? ”

Ian answered, thanked the captain, and went back to Sid's table and sat down.

Jinx is pestering Sid for a drink.

"Ahem," Ian said in greeting, clearing his throat, "how's your injury?"

"It's almost good! Miss Maggie's wine works better than the doctor's medicine, haha!" Sid came back and immediately looked better, as if things like demonization and anonymous commissions were a thing of the past.

Ian noticed that Jinx's face was not very good. She put down her glass, rested one leg on the other, leaned back, and suddenly stopped talking.

Ian gave Sid a look. Sid glanced at Jinx, but ignored it, and instead asked Ian, "Tell me, what do you think?"

"Hmm, what's the matter?" Ian's attention was still on Jinx's obvious unpleasantness, and the awkward atmosphere was unfamiliar to him.

"Knowing that it is so dangerous, the guild will persuade you to refuse, but you still want to pull me into the water," Sid said in a relaxed tone, "There must be some plan, right?"