The small town of Samalino, on the edge of the Central Continent, is the private domain of a viscount of the Duchy of Kay, and although it has a small population, it pays more taxes every year than ordinary cities, because it is rich in not only a fine ore called red crystal flare, but also produces the famous smoked fruit wine that the whole continent is famous for. 【Fengyun Reading Network.】

Since the inland trade between the Middle Continent and the free city-states was opened, the prosperity here is better than in the past, and the viscount, who has not been visible for a long time, has declared that he will build a large road between the east and west here to facilitate the passing business travel, for such a good thing, of course, the business alliance spares no effort to donate, naturally, while this is full of fertilizer for the lord, the little wealth that overflows is enough to build such a stone road that is not too simple.

Luo Lan had been wondering why the important negotiations between the two thieves' guilds were so easily known to Olenevia, and when he came here, he found out that it was because there was no concealment at all in this negotiation, and the meeting between the two thieves was actually held in the form of a banquet, and the local noble lords, and even many officials of the monarchy, were also invited.

When Luo Lan came here alone, many temporary buildings and high platforms were built on the open grass grass, the sumptuous candlesticks were placed on long tables and tables, which were full of sumptuous delicacies, and a pair of aristocratic young men and women were shuttling back and forth, and several bards were playing with the harp in their hands, and in the bright melody, the magic lamps were hung high and flashed brilliantly. Luo Lan walked towards the most crowded place inside. Soon they came to a purpose-built open field, surrounded by nobles and merchants dressed in noble costumes, and in the center was a marble sculpture fountain with the sound of flowing water. The melody of the music is even more cheerful, and at a glance, dozens of pairs of men and women are dancing in it, and many old people who seem to be quite statused are standing around and talking.

Luo Lan didn't expect the regional deacons of the two thieves' guilds to meet, but they paid attention to pomp and etiquette like the two officials, and they didn't hide it. He couldn't help but sigh a little, the Thieves Guild had developed for thousands of years, from a humble and weak organization to the present, not only establishing a strict and complex system in the underground world, but also under the sun. They also have a place now, think about the situation of the Doomsday Guild at the moment. is struggling to pass the pass, just playing an inconspicuous killer role, which seems insignificant compared to this behemoth.

But the Doomsday Guild is not without advantages, relying on the fragments of Morusu, it has a teleportation array all over the central continent, as well as the undead and undead elves with extraordinary combat effectiveness, and after the secret support of Luo Lan, the bishop, the potential is even greater, but just relying on these, it wants to defeat this power group that extends to all corners of the world in a short period of time. It still seems like something out of reach.

However, Luo Lan is not pessimistic and depressed, a seemingly impossible thing, as long as you find the right entry point and have the right opportunity, then a miracle will happen.

And he came here to seek this answer, and to find that key person.

At this time, the whispers of several aristocratic maidens in the crowd caught his attention.

"It's exciting to hear that a mysterious big man will be coming to our banquet today. ”

One of the young girls appeared to be very ignorant. He asked curiously, "Really, which prime minister or prince?"

The girl who spoke first said triumphantly, "Tell you." He's ......"

Luo Lan was listening attentively, and there was a "boom". There was a round of applause, apparently applauding a pair of dancers on the dance floor, and when he frowned and retreated a little farther away, the conversation between the girls was clearly over, and judging by the look of surprise and excitement they each carried, it should indeed be a great man.

After thinking about it, he walked to a place where there was more abundant light, and there was a high platform on which a middle-aged man was standing and talking, a well-dressed gentleman, about forty years of age, with a handsome face, a black robe with a stand-up collar, and a sapphire ring on his white finger.

Most people seemed to be attracted to what he was saying and were listening.

After standing and listening for a while, Luo Lan realized that this person was talking about his own adventure, he spoke in a low voice, and it was likely that he still had the background of a bard, and the details of the story were extremely clear and exciting, although he knew that there were many untruths in it, but Luo Lan still stopped, stood next to him and did not leave immediately, but gradually, he had a slightly dry and interested expression. The reason is exactly what this man calls the place of adventure.

"I looked around, but I found that I was the only one who survived, and when I stumbled into the jungle, my heart was full of despair, all the gold panning, what life I longed for, I had all left behind, and the only thing left was my will to live," the man pressed his hands to his chest, and seemed to be caught in the painful memories of that time, which made the people around him feel the same way, and a sigh sounded.

He smiled self-deprecatingly again, and said, "Maybe you can't believe it, or maybe you will laugh at me, because all that occupied my mind at that time was to eat a piece of pine cone cake baked for me by my wife's gentle hand......"

His face showed warmth again, and the audience was silent for a while.

"I walked aimlessly, looking for food during the day and hiding from monsters at night, I woke up from my sleep all the time, afraid that if I was not careful, I would become the nourishment of those terrible man-eating plants, and after a few days, I had reached my physical and mental limits, maybe one moment I was still fighting for survival, and at that moment, I just wanted to die......"

Someone in the crowd shouted, "You shouldn't give up!

This one nodded and said, "If nothing happens next." Then I probably won't be standing in front of you today," he said, breathing hard, his voice slowing and seeming to become a little agitated. "When I woke up from my coma again, I was stunned by what I saw, and then I fell into ecstasy," he said, waving his hand, "Everyone." You know what I saw? You won't believe it! It's the earth, it won't!"

He shook his head again and again, spun around in place a few times, looking extremely excited, and said, "That's ......."

The onlookers unconsciously moved forward a little. They turned their faces sideways to listen.

The man raised his hands in the air and said in a frenzied voice, "I found the graveyard of the quark giant elephant!"

The surroundings were shocked at first. There was silence, and then a sound erupted like boiling water.

"You can't imagine that it's full of ivory and bones, and the wealth here is not enough to buy a kingdom," but......" The man clenched his fists, but his expression suddenly darkened, and he sighed and said, "There is no water around." There is no food, and these things that are so precious to me are now worthless......"

There was another wave of regret and lamentation from the crowd.

"In the midst of my hardship, I prayed to the Lord, and I swore that if I could get out, I would give half of my wealth here to the God of Light......" he hung his head, touched the cross on his chest and whispered for a long time. "And then?" someone couldn't help but ask.

The man smiled and said, "Maybe it's the favor of the Lord." Finally, just as I was about to give up, I found a tributary of the Sakh River. And followed it out of the forest to the west, ten days later. I've met a caravan......" he reached into his arms, then placed a large bone ring on his finger.

"Half a month later, by virtue of my memory, I was back there, and now, when I set foot on the land of Bethlehem again, I will take with me three caravans of my own! I am going to fulfill my vow to personally donate this half of my wealth to the diocese of Bethlehem, and it is delightful that the Bishop, when he heard of my experience, expressed his willingness to pray for me to be baptized himself. ”

People listened silently, looking at him with eyes full of envy, jealousy and emotion.

Finally, the man said in a deep and sentimental tone: "It is a rich land, and there are endless treasures waiting to be discovered. ”

There was a burst of applause from the audience.

Luo Lan frowned, this person's words made him think of something faintly, and he couldn't help but speculate about the true intention of the Thieves Guild to hold this banquet.

He pondered silently here, but suddenly felt a pair of eyes looking at him behind him, his eyes narrowed slightly, he did not turn around immediately, but calmly took a glass of smoked Xun fruit wine from a passing attendant's tray, and when he took a sip, through the reflection of the glass, he saw the people behind him, and couldn't help but be slightly stunned, it was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old pretty short-haired girl, looking at her eyes a little hesitant, but she then bit her lip, and walked towards him with a look of courage.

"You've come from out of town to see that adult, right?"

Luo Lan turned around and pretended to look at the girl in surprise, although he wanted to ask who this big man was, but after thinking about it, he couldn't help it, nodded and agreed: "Yes." ”

The girl stared at his face, and suddenly smiled: "Don't be so serious, looking at you, I feel as if you are the big man," she suddenly approached Luo Lan and said, "Don't be nervous, in fact, I am also a civilian." ”

Luo Lan smiled dumbly, originally he didn't come to attend any banquet, naturally he was dressed very ordinary, although it was not a civilian costume, but in the contrast of the luxurious clothes here, it couldn't help but look a little shabby, he didn't explain, but smiled slightly.

The girl looked left and right, and lowered her voice, "Tell you, I sneaked out without my father's knowledge, and I stole a piece of my aunt's clothes, and she is the personal maid of the Count of Ina." She said regretfully: "It's a pity that my aunt came back before she had time to change it all, right......" She pulled the hem of the skirt, turned around in place, and said happily: "Look, it fits perfectly, right?"

Luo Lan saw her show two white calves, remembering what she said at the beginning that she ran out in a hurry before she could change her clothes, she suddenly had some associations, and coughed: "Yes, it's very close-fitting......"

The girl thought for a while, and seemed to be a little embarrassed to look at Luo Lan and said, "Can you be my dance partner?" She was obviously not good at communicating, but this bold invitation made a red tide rise in her ears, and without waiting for Luo Lan to speak, she hurriedly explained: "Then we can go to the dance floor and see the adult a little closer." ”

Before Luo Lan could speak, an old man with gray hair suddenly ran to the high platform with an excited expression and announced loudly: "Gentlemen and ladies, the guests you have been waiting for have arrived here......"

The crowd was silent for a moment, and then burst into bursts of applause and cheers.

Luo Lan also surged with curiosity, he wanted to see who this big man was, then he felt a tightness in his hand, and when he looked back, the girl was looking up nervously, her beautiful eyes were full of anticipation and excitement, and a pair of soft little hands were nervously climbing her arms

The old man said in a deep tone: "Let me solemnly invite him as a nobleman," after a pause, he stretched out his hand and said loudly: "Your Excellency the Bishop of the Diocese of Bethlehem of the Holy See of Light......

Everyone in the audience stopped breathing, looked at the old man with wide eyes, Luo Lan was also stunned, and his expression became strange, who knew that at this time, the old man coughed, and then slowly finished speaking:

“...... Disciple, Sam Asdonu. ”......