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ββ¦β¦ My lord. β
"Coming back?"
ββ¦β¦ We're sorry, but we weren't able to complete the task. β
"Didn't get the job done...... Hmph, this result may have been expected by me for a long time. β
The light in the darkness flickered for a moment, and then gradually disappeared the two respectful figures who were talking: "Without Reiner's strength and Tielin's cunning, the result of rash action...... Of course, there is only one way to retreat, not to mention that the other party is still one of the best adventurers, and he has some intersections with those god sticks, and it seems to be a very difficult thing to hide from their eyes. β
ββ¦β¦ Before we started, we didn't notice the other party's preparation, so that person probably didn't notice our arrival and didn't deliberately take precautions......"
"Preparedness? Ha, why did the giant elephant of Maronas guard against the attack of a few rats? If the previous Tallund incident was indeed his fault...... It's still a breeze for him to deal with the threat posed by a few of you. β
"That'...... My lord, what should we do next? β
"Next...... It's none of your business. β
The sound of someone waving his sleeves sounded in the darkness, and then faded away as the pacing faded away: "I'll arrange the selection myself...... Go for his trouble. β
"But, but ......"
"I know, I know, the War for the Throne is about to begin."
The footsteps paused, and it seemed that the last time the person who gave the order stayed in place: "Not only me, but many people who covet the City of Liberty must have appeared on that day, they are our real enemies, the true opponents of the holder of the throne, such a grand gathering, even if he recklessly broke in without knowing anything, his fate would not be much better than that of the previous city lord." β
"Besides...... I'll solve his problem before that. The figure once again walked towards the depths of the darkness: "This thing ...... It will end here. β
ββ¦β¦ Be. β
The man who stayed there said yes, and then did not move for a long time, until he was sure that the other party had actually left, and then he got up from the spot. The harbor then returned to true calm at night, bringing the silent atmosphere to the far reaches of the city, but it was not long before it was shut out by the taverns and gangs in the streets and alleys who liked to split up at night. The shouts of the drinkers and the shouts of the gangsters constantly rose from the streets of the ring city, stirring up the air of the city, and the smell of alcohol mixed with the smell of blood began to diffuse around the borders of the major territories, constantly challenging everyone's nerves. But for some reason, the major forces, including the holder of the throne, finally chose the most unusual silence, pressed their respective soldiers and horses, and at the same time used all kinds of errand work and investigation work to mix up until the dawn of a new day.
"The Red Lotus Gang and the Dongcheng Society are fighting again."
"People who are still fighting at this time...... Most of them are gangsters who don't make it into the stream. β
"Maybe they're all smoke bombs from Huskar?"
"Some people may paralyze our vigilance in this way, but it's definitely not a plan that Huskar's axe head could come up with, so the result is ...... Those adventurers had no idea what would happen ten days later. β
"It's also possible that they don't care at all, just like the Tristan family, since their return, the old Tristan seems to be a different person, locking himself in his home all day, not wanting to have any entanglement with the throne at all......"
"The Tristan family has a good relationship with the Longord family, and they may have foreseen some inside information in advance, and this time they lost the throne for some reason...... I don't believe they don't want to get it back. β
"The key is Reiner's will...... If he spoke out in support of these two families, the lord of the city would most likely agree to the so-called victory or defeat of the war...... It becomes an irrelevant thing. β
"Ha, which war for the throne has the final outcome decided by victory or defeat? Isn't it up to the rest of us to make the final decision behind the scenes? No matter how powerful his silver and black knight is, he is the only one! β
"Don't be so arrogant, Eduin."
In the tavern surrounded by many black-clothed people, Tie Lin, who was sitting around with an iron hook in his hand, showed a fierce smile: "Reiner really doesn't have any subordinates, but his strength alone is enough to be worth the strength of a gang, even if I personally take action...... The final outcome is also difficult to determine. β
"I've heard that he has a pretty good relationship with Ricas, shouldn't we start here?" Edun, with a hooked nose, pulled up his ugly voice again, "As long as you can ensure that the officer who jumped up and down will remain silent for the rest of the day, that Reiner should do the same." β
"After all, this is not a long-term solution, and strength is the first element to ensure that we get the position of power." Jia Luo, who was on the other side of the sumptuous table, had a gloomy face: "Since I was punished by the city lord, I believe in this even more......"
"We'll find a way to restore your strength, please don't be so impatient, Lord Garo." Tie Lin replied with a smile, "Those adventurers of yours have a plan...... It can also be put down for the time being. β
"The adventurer who is our enemy...... Can it really be used by us? As if remembering what had happened before, Eduan gritted his teeth in hatred, "Shouldn't we be ready to get ready and eradicate them in one fell swoop when he's done?" β
"They have too many contacts, and their strength is not bad, and the easy command will cause us trouble, and there is no other role at all......"
"Isn't it a common saying that adventurers let adventurers solve their problems? Since they are all Xiaoqiang who are not afraid of death, let them fight it themselves...... Ha, Garo, are your men made for this? β
"Not to mention those idiots, they can't even handle the auction thing, not to mention that lately they have been doing things behind their backs for fear that we don't know......"
"What, you're still believing that rumor? Since even the city lord and Reiner can't find out, there must be no traitors among us, right? β
"Traitor...... Sooner or later, it will come out of nowhere. β
Reading this sentence lightly, Tie Lin vigorously tore off a large piece of roast meat in front of him, and then chewed vigorously while reminding the other two: "But our weak position must be solved by ourselves." There are only ten days to go, and we have to get everything in order, and we must bring the new members of the throne into our alliance. β
"Longall is in trouble, and Shanaido is a guy who doesn't care about anything, and if we want to fight old Joel and them, this is our inevitable choice." Eduin clenched his fists hard: "I will leave tomorrow to talk to the Tarsingh family to make sure that the outcome this time is under our control." β
"You're definitely not the only one who thinks of this, and Old Joel will definitely send someone too." Garo shook his head after that: "Now that it is the focus of attention, whether it is Longor or Tarsinghe...... None of them can make private concessions. β
"So what do you say? There are only so many people in the Twelve Thrones, do we have any other way? EdΓΊin tugged at his collar anxiously, "Are you going to talk to that stupid big Fanya?" Or is it the Phillips you hate the most? β
"My opinion is...... Find some outside help. β
Looking at the questioning gaze handed over by the other two people, Garola lowered his eyelids: "Don't worry, I'll give them some time first......
"Let them prove their worth with their own practical actions."
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"So what are you looking for us for? Is it because they fancy our value and want to buy us? β
Some time later, on the other side of the Vixis Tavern in the Free City, Duan Qing, who was about to leave, was stopped by a hunchbacked giant axe warrior and his minions, and then pulled back into a room in the tavern: "Sorry, if there is nothing important, we have other commissions to deal with......"
"You are of very little value...... That's what I was meant to say. The fierce Huska maintained his expression for a long time, and finally unloaded it in Duan Qing's senseless reaction: "But the matter has come to this, and I can't do anything about you." β
"Since you're busy, let's make a long story short." He tossed the great axe in his hand to the side and made a loud bang: "The battle for the throne in ten days...... We hope you and your companions will be able to participate. β
"Oh?" Duan Qing showed a look of surprise: "We are just a group of small adventurers......"
"You are also envoys from the Principality...... I've heard Tristan say that. Huska glared at his eyes: "Since your principality invited the representatives of our Free City when the great changes took place, then our battle for the throne ...... It's not an exaggeration to invite you to be witnesses, right? β
"Uh......" Duan Qing's throat hung in the air for a long time: "You say that...... It does seem to make sense......"
"Very well, then it's settled." Huska nodded in satisfaction, then stood up: "The adventurer's promise, we can still believe it, then ......"
"That's it?" Duan Qing stood up in surprise: "I thought you were going to ...... a few days ago"
"What happened a few days ago? Yes...... That's all in the past. β
The guy who carried the giant axe turned his head to stare at Duan Qing, and then grinned his big mouth: "You who can face Jia Luo without dying, you do have enough strength to be recognized, and when this turmoil passes, Old Huska may be able to fight with you again in his personal name." β
"Uh...... Aha, that's my pleasure. Secretly hating his mouth, Duan Qing finally laughed dryly: "I hope you can keep ...... at that time."
"Don't be a mother-in-law, Huska doesn't like such humans." The giant axe warrior, who was not so tall because of his hunchback, glared back at Duan Qing, and then walked out of the door in a huff: "If it weren't for the fact that you are now living on my territory, I wouldn't have come to play the role of a microphone...... Gone, little ones! We still have business to do! β
"Yesββ!"
Looking at their departing backs, Duan Qing sighed helplessly, then picked up his bags again, and converged in the direction of the Snow Spirit Phantom Ice that was still waiting for him on the street. The crowd of onlookers outside the tavern also temporarily dispersed with the departure of a certain leader, returning the quiet early morning characteristic of Liberty City to this place, but before Duan Qing could go far, such a scene reappeared in front of him: "You are ......"
"Ha, sure enough, it's you."
In the middle of the crowd, a player named Mephisto tilted his head and stood up, "It's only been a few days, and you're messing with the top card of Freedom Wings again?" It's just a little white face, but his ability is not small......"
"If you're not looking for trouble, please leave." Duan Qing's face immediately sank: "Otherwise, ......"
"Hey, hey, we're not outsiders like you outsiders, we like to talk with our fists when there's nothing to do." Mephisto immediately raised his hands and said something that even he didn't believe: "We were also passing by here, and found a certain accomplice who had been in the limelight at the auction before, and in order to satisfy the curiosity of several of our subordinates, we brought them up to pay respects...... Why, if you want to see a Legendary-level weapon, is there anything wrong with that? β
Since the previous auction turmoil, the emergence of several high-quality epic equipment and legendary equipment has also become a topic of discussion among many players, and the winners of two of the legendary equipment on the cusp of the storm have naturally become the focus of their discussions. As a "lover" on the face of the whispering streamer, Duan Qing has naturally been questioned a lot of similar questions in the recent period, so at this time, he also used the same method to send back the Mephisto in front of him: "The thing is now in Liuyu's hands, only she knows if it is good or not, but if you just want to see it...... It's okay to find me, too. β
He grinned and showed a cold smile: "I can guarantee it...... Even if I stabbed it with a forty-meter-long murder weapon, it wouldn't have been any better than what I had done. β
"You, who are you scaring about?"
Mephisto, who seemed to be frightened, immediately shook the pointed staff in his hand: "We also have legendary weapons!" How could it be that you could lose such a small ...... Hey, you stop me, you! β
"Boss, what should I do?"
Looking at the man who ignored them and took the black cloak Snow Spirit Phantom Ice away, several players who came over whispered to the boss who didn't choose to make a move: "What mission do they seem to be going to......?"
"What else can I do, escort!" Mephisto gritted his teeth hatefully: "Since that guy is so arrogant, there are also such demands from above......"
"Even if we in Devil's Paradise provoke that woman who gossiped about it, we will teach him a hard lesson today!"