553 Interrupted Clues
"Molnar?"
Some time later, in the dark magic hut, a certain shadow mage in a black veil looked at Duan Qing with the same surprised gaze: "Why are you asking this?" β
"I'm very curious about the name." Duan Qing spread his hands helplessly: "Of course...... So is Mr. Tielin. β
"Have you been to see Lord Tielin?" The look of surprise in Shanaiduo's eyes became even more obvious: "What are you going to see him for?" β
"Hmm...... He may have a lot of secrets, but Mr. Tielin doesn't seem to be going to hide the secrets of pirates. Duan Qing replied with a smile: "If I had been able to ask Mr. Tie Lin about the secrets of those pirates earlier, maybe the previous adventure would have become a little easier, although even Mr. Tie Lin didn't know where the long-rumored Cape of Haiwang was......
"Did you find that place?" The black-robed woman turned around and asked.
"Follow the tips you give for the tide, and some of our own ...... A little luck. Duan Qing bowed slightly to express his gratitude: "Of course, the location that the pirate we gave us before...... There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with that. β
"Maybe it's fate."
The shadow mage, who had been silent for a while, shook his head, and the hands pressed in front of his abdomen slowly fell: "Many things in this world seem to have no special connection, but they seem to have their own trajectory, and the change of the tide may be just a small reason for this, or it may be due to the fate of everything you have mastered before. No one can know what their final result will be, and your presence and actions may be just one of the threads that are now in front of me...... Maybe it's just another form of fate. β
"Your Excellency......"
"I'm sorry for saying these useless words, we weavers are always so suspicious."
With an inexplicable chuckle, Shanaiduo once again showed a thoughtful look at Duan Qing: "So in order to follow my view of fate, the matter about Molna...... This name is supposed to be a very famous mysterious magician hundreds of years ago. β
"Very famous...... Mystic magician? β
"There are often mavericks on the free continent, and Molnar you mentioned is one of them." Shanaiduo explained lightly in his own unique deep voice: "His identity as a magician and his magical strength are among the best in the Free Continent, and all corners of the Free Continent have also left some footprints about him, but in the relevant records that can be found, we can only find the name of such a powerful magician as Molnar, and everything else is a mystery, he has not appeared anywhere in the Free Continent for too long, nor has he left any biographies and magical documents, So for the sophistication of this mysterious figure...... It's very difficult in every way. β
"Hmm...... It does sound very much in line with the image of a 'famous mystical magician'. Duan Qing shook his head helplessly: "So...... Does anyone know when and where he was last seen? β
"Nope." Shanaiduo replied in a low voice, "Such an ancient mysterious figure...... How is it possible to leave such accurate information? β
The clue seemed to be broken againβthis was the first thought that came to Duan Qing's mind, because he knew that the last few signatures left on the parchment might be the last few valuable pieces of information that the "pirate's treasure" could reveal to him. In his last conversation with Tielin, the bearded uncle with the iron hook on his hand told him some other details, but he didn't get any other valuable information other than confirming the contents of the contract and a few secrets about the pirate family. Of course, there must also be factors that the owner of the throne has considered for himself, but even if he can reveal so much to himself in such an capacity, it is enough to make Duan Qing very happy, so before leaving, Duan Qing also expressed his routine gratitude to him, but Tie Lin, who seemed to have been weathered, replied like this at the time: "You guy is not bad, if you have the opportunity...... I really should have you join our side. β
"Join the faction? Ah, you're referring to War of the Thrones, right? Duan Qing replied humbly: "I'm just a small adventurer, even if I really go to the scene, most of them can only carry out the mission of a witness......
"Yesterday...... Huskar visited you before, didn't he? β
Tie Lin patted Duan Qing on the shoulder: "That guy...... What was said to you? β
"Uh......" Duan Qing, who had a trance, smiled helplessly: "I don't have anything to do with them, it's just that he represents the forces of the Free City and came to invite me to participate in the battle in a few days......
"Deputy? Hum. β
With a deep snort of disdain, Tie Lin's body exuded a terrifying momentum, then he put his hands behind his back, turned around and walked towards the depths of the mansion: "No one here can represent the city of freedom, not even the city lord, the battle between us...... It's always just for ourselves, and only for ourselves. β
"If those guys break their oath, the fate will be even worse than it is now." His figure disappeared into the darkness: "Beware of the upcoming tide, this time the tide ......"
"It's going to be higher than ever."
"Oath, promise, promise ......" Duan Qing sighed helplessly, "So what is written on that half-damaged parchment page?" β
"There's no need for you to dwell on this place, after all, according to him, the members of the few existing throne holders...... There aren't a few of the original cast members anymore. Answering Duan Qing's question lightly, Shanaiduo, who was sitting in front of the desk, continued the work that had been interrupted by Duan Qing's visit before: "If you are interested, you can go to them and inquire, but except for me and Tie Lin...... I'm afraid there aren't many people here who can answer this question well. β
"The Pamirs asked me for help, not to be an observer of the Free City." Duan Qing chuckled and shook his head: "But for the existence of the Restoration...... The reaction of you bigwigs does seem a little strange. β
"Why, do you think that original contract had anything to do with the Restoration?" Shanaido replied without looking back, "Oxen's contact with the other members of the throne is the same, and it seems to me that there is no difference in the slightest, as for the content of the contract...... God knows how many copies of this kind of thing there are, and which one is Tie Lin referring to? β
"Hmm...... Reasonable. β
Duan Qing nodded heavily: "Since hundreds of years have passed, and even the people have changed several times, I'm afraid it's not a surprise that any new agreement has been reached between these guys and the Restorationists, even if there is nothing greasy in the middle, it should be normal for any problems to arise in the middle of the Twelve Thrones, right?" Maybe in the past few hundred years, it has been mixed with traitors loyal to the Restoration......"
"I know you're complacent about discovering a big secret, but you'd better not put your hopes in checking the contents of a contract." Shanaiduo's back slowly lengthened as he stood up: "Heaven has indeed given you such a path, but not all paths...... In the end, it all works. β
"I understand." Duan Qing nodded in the direction where the black gauze woman was: "Also, thank you for the help you gave me today." β
"Words of thanks need not be said, adventurer."
A black package that had just been formed on the desk suddenly flew up from in front of Shanaiduo and fell into Duan Qing's arms accurately: "It's not so much like those kind words...... You might as well give me two more leg runs. β
"That...... We're adventurers. Duan Qing immediately laughed dryly: "Let's do something, we have to ......."
"The last commission, your accounts haven't been settled yet."
Glancing sideways at him, the Shadow Mage replied unceremoniously, "Since fate has chosen you as a delivery man......"
"This time, the remuneration should be regarded as the interest of the settlement."
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"What fateful choice...... I'm afraid this reason is not going to be used by her for the rest of her life. β
In the temporary residence of the Vicis Tavern, Duan Qing, who pushed the door in, said as if he was thinking: "That woman is also an old woman at first glance, and she is actually so skilled in calling other people......
"What's the matter, boy?" Sitting in the corner, she closed her eyes and picked up the teacup in front of her: "What trouble did you encounter this time?" β
"Ah, you're all back."
Looking at the smiling figure of Ning Lan, who was standing on the side holding a tea tray, Duan Qing pressed his head and nodded: "It's nothing, it's just a worthless task that was forcibly stuffed by someone...... What about you, have you encountered any problems in the past two days? β
"I was just going to ask you." Yu Liuyu slowly opened his eyes: "Devil's Paradise suddenly formed a large-scale wilderness opening group and went to the eastern coast to carry out activities...... This matter doesn't have anything to do with you, does it? β
"Uh......" Duan Qing slowly raised his hand holding the package: "Hahahaha, maybe...... Maybe you want to go sightseeing at the beach? β
"Really?" Yu Liuyu squinted his eyes: "But I heard your little apprentice say...... You've just just come back from that place, huh? β
"That...... We were on an adventure with a few friends yesterday. Duan Qing, who was in a hurry, hurriedly threw the pot on the head of a certain trio: "Their invitation is really hard to refuse, they are all new friends who have only met since coming to Freedom City......"
ββ¦β¦ Forget it, you've made so many friends along the way, I don't bother to care what you want to do. β
Lightly handing the teacup in her hand back to the secret whisper Ning Lan, the blue-haired female swordsman looked at Duan Qing's face: "Anyway, that place has now been completely occupied by the Demon Paradise, right?" Even if you have some ideas, most of them won't be able to do it now...... The second in the world, who heard the news, also gave up the reclamation work of Warrior Island, and sent several teams to the east coast to monitor the situation...... Maybe there's another big war. β
"The second person in the world also went?" Duan Qing sat down on the other side of the table, and then took the teacup handed over by the maid: "It seems that there is really nothing to do, and the snow spirit phantom ice can also be returned...... Uh, I mean, what's going on with what was given to you before? β
"I visited Oxon again in the name of the Adventure Party, and they met me." When it comes to business, Yu Liuyu also put away his joking thoughts: "If it goes well, we may be able to reach some commercial cooperation with each other, but ...... He didn't say a word about what happened to the ruins of Tallund and what was next. β
"Maybe he already has some new plan and doesn't want us to participate." Duan Qing shook his head helplessly: "Maybe it has something to do with the battle for the throne in ten days......"
"I've also heard a little about this battle for the throne." Yu Liuyu replied in a low voice: "The war was provoked by the Tarsingh family, the sworn enemies of the Longault family, and it was a duel between the two families witnessed by the city lord himself, the specific duel method has not been decided, but most of the time it is to decide the winner in a heads-up way, and the winner will get the throne that the Longault family has just vacated, and the loser will ...... Exit the Free City and no longer get involved in any power struggles in the city. β
"Sounds terrible." Duan Qing sighed, "What about the others? What about the other vacant throne? β
"The Tristans haven't said anything yet, and they won't automatically take the throne anyway." "To return to the throne, they need to contribute enough to the city to regain the approval of the city lord, or...... Become one of the challengers to the throne and do as Longall did with the other contenders. β
"The relationship between the two of them should still be an alliance, right?" Duan Qing asked in a deep voice, "I remember that before, we also sent the representatives of the two of their families back here......
"Why, are you going to join in the feast?" Yu Liuyu chuckled: "So soon to start inquiring about the relationship between the forces? β
"There's no harm in asking more, anyway, we're going to get mixed in this water sooner or later."
Glancing back at the scene in the tavern, Duan Qing replied with a sigh, and then stood up with the black package while checking his suite: "I have an inexplicable premonition...... Now that Oxen is planning to start the next move, our journey this time may soon be marked with a symbol. β
"Speaking of which...... You haven't told me yet. Yu Liuyu also stood up: "This time...... Which side are you on? β
"Me?" Duan Qingtou, who walked to the door, said without looking back: "Of course it's on our own side." β
"What do you mean...... On the side of the principality? β
"How is it possible, we are players."
Duan Qing, who pushed open the door, tilted his head sideways and showed a smile: "As a player......"
"Of course, the bigger the fun, the better."