It was the early morning of February 20, 796 in the New Calendar of the Free World, and in the direction of the north gate of the Citadel of Thebilisi, where the crowds were still passing, several carriages of different sizes began to gather in the open space near the gate with the gradual increase in the number of people, accompanied by their silent figures. The rising sun heralded the usual good weather today, but it did not leave any warm temperature on the group of people, which also made a certain blacksmith who had just walked out of the city gate and carried a large box look up and looked around a little more smiling: "You don't seem to be in a good mood, is it because you are about to say goodbye to this sad place?" ”

"To say that you don't want to leave this place is naturally not a lie." Greeting the blacksmith and stepping forward, Duan Qing also showed a far-fetched smile: "We still have a bunch of things that haven't been solved, and a bunch of problems that haven't been solved." ”

"As an informative old-timer, I have to warn you that it's not a good thing to be too curious."

Unloading the heavy box on his body to the ground, Uncle Ford, who did not show any heaviness, shook his head and laughed a few times: "This time is also a big lesson, just remember it!" When you get to Redcar, remember to say something nice to those big officials! ”

"Even if that fat man is really stripped of his status as an imperial nobleman by His Majesty the Emperor, you should not be in any big trouble." Speaking of this, the blacksmith thought for a moment, and then patted Duan Qing's right shoulder as if comforted: "After you regain your freedom, if you have any problems, you will come back and see if there are any problems." ”

“…… Is this our thing? ”

Nodding his head, Duan Qing then focused his gaze on the huge box: "The ones that you snatched before?" ”

"What do you mean to snatch? Is it good to borrow them all temporarily? Hearing this, the blacksmith cocked his white beard: "Our family has been known for striking iron for generations, and now it also has the name of nobility!" Do you think this name is hung on to eat dry rice? The family is something to consider! ”

"No wonder I'm in such a hurry to produce a work." So Duan Qing sighed: "It turns out that I have to hand in my homework." ”

"That's right! It's homework! Lifting the lid of the heavy box, the whitebearded blacksmith let out a heroic laugh again: "The senior who returned from the family is a master who is much higher than me, if you don't do your homework well......

"I'm going to be scolded!"

【Dragon Armor Heavy Shield (Epic)】

[Defense: Extremely Strong]

[Equipment Requirements: Strength 50, Agility 10, Spirit 10]

[Strength +5, Intelligence +2]

[All Elemental Attribute Bonus 20%]

[Equipment Effect: Dragon's Roar, every successful block attack has a certain chance to release the power of the dragon hidden in the shield, enhancing all the user's attributes and knocking enemies away.] 】

[Equipment Skill: Dragon Power, liberate the hidden power contained in the dragon armor heavy shield, increase your strength by 20%, reduce all damage taken by 40%, last 10 seconds, and have a cooldown of 3 minutes. 】

[A heavy shield made of scales from a mysterious dragon hidden somewhere in the Free Continent, supplemented by high-strength iron ore and hedrons, is not only extremely tough because of the craftsmanship of Tbilisi, but also contains extremely powerful explosive power. 】

[Producer - Smith M. F. Ford. 】

【Dragon Scale Chain Mail (Epic)】

[Defense: Extremely Strong]

[Equipment Requirements: Strength 20]

[Strength +2, Intelligence +1]

[All Elemental Attribute Bonus 20%]

[Equipment Effect: Elemental Resistance, the power of the dragon surrounds the armor, increasing all your elemental resistances by 30%. 】

[Equipment Skill: Dragon Power, liberate the hidden power contained in the dragon scale chain mail, reduce all damage you take by 30%, last 10 seconds, and have a cooldown of 3 minutes. 】

[A heavy shield made of scales from a mysterious dragon hidden somewhere in the Free Continent, supplemented by high-strength iron ore and hedrons, is not only extremely tough because of the crafting process of Tbilisi, but also contains the same powerful damage resistance as the dragons.] 】

[Producer - Smith M. F. Ford. 】

"Awesome!"

Before Duan Qing could recover from the system information presented by the two pieces of equipment in front of him, the exclamations belonging to Gedemayne and Asahi Dongsheng sounded in his ears: "Such an attribute of Niu X? It's comparable to an artifact! ”

"If it weren't for the fact that those dragon scales have lost some of their power due to time, these works could have been better." The blacksmith Ford, who was standing in front of the box, said confidently: "But don't worry, I have strengthened their hardness with the best ores and crystals, otherwise how could I get into the eyes of those elders?" ”

"Well, that ......" Gedmayne's fingers at the pitch-black shield trembled a little, "and now these things are ours?" ”

"Of course, after all, you provided those dragon scales." The blacksmith wiped his nose: "The cost of other materials and crafting...... For your sake, I'll put it on your account first. ”

"Remember to come back." He turned to point to Duan Qing's face with a helpless expression: "Otherwise, I will take the bill and go to hell to find you." ”

"Can you quote the price first?" Glancing in the direction of the figure of a fat man on the other side of the convoy, Duan Qing pinched his nose and replied, "If it is appropriate, I can go to our employer to pay in advance, after all, he still owes us a lot of employment fees-"

"He? Hum! Turning his head along Duan Qing's line of sight, the blacksmith who was looking at the back of the fat nobleman let out a heavy cold snort: "He better forget it, he owes a lot more money than you." ”

“…… Yes? ”

"That guy owes us several truckloads of minerals."

Facing the inexplicable expressions of Duan Qing and the others who were then delivered, the blacksmith showed his thumb upside down on his shoulder: "Several truckloads of minerals from the direction of Tanzanian City are all high-grade products that were seized before, but they were intercepted by that person halfway before they were delivered to our blacksmith association. ”

“…… Was it a few days ago? Duan Qing asked cautiously, "Do you also include some weapons and equipment or anything like that?" ”

"How do you know?"

Looking at Duan Qing and the others looking at each other and silent, the white-bearded blacksmith named Ford then retracted his question: "Anyway, this guy hasn't paid, that's a huge expense, if His Majesty the Emperor can't solve his problem in a short time, we may not be able to turn around." ”

"I don't want to worry about it, but I'm still a member of the Blacksmiths' Guild." He slowly folded his arms: "If you don't want to go to court with us, you'd better settle this errand quickly, and then ......"

"Stay away from him."

He tapped Volavos's back with his chin, and then turned around and left this place amid the silent reaction of the crowd, and the footsteps belonging to Duan Qing also walked towards the position where the fat nobleman was after a period of entanglement: "...... My lord. ”

"Huh? Oh. ”

It seemed that he had been thinking about something, and Vravos, who had been disturbed by Duan Qing's voice for a moment, turned around and showed a look of being awakened: "What? Is it time to go? ”

"It's time to go." Helplessly looking at the black-clothed bodyguards around him, Duan Qing then let out a few wry smiles: "But...... I also have a few questions I'd like to confirm with you. ”

"Including the debt that the blacksmith said before he left - is everything you did in this castle real?"

"How is that possible? It's all fake! Fake! ”

As if talking about his own sore spots, the fat man's body jumped up and down like a ball: "How do I know that they will poke out all the gifts I have received?" How do I know I'm going to have so much more debt for no apparent reason? Didn't they all say they gave it to me at the beginning? How did everything change when it got to Steele? ”

"It's all a conspiracy! It's a trap for me Volavos! His arms waved up and down, and his fierce words seemed to be about to squeeze all the air out of his lungs: "I want to appeal to His Majesty the Emperor!" I'm going to accuse! ”

“…… I hope you can maintain such momentum in front of the emperor. ”

Rubbing his forehead with his hand, Duan Qing, who was yelling at them, replied in a low voice, "I also hope that you can come up with enough reasons to convince us before we face these problems together." ”

"Convince you? What do you mean? ”

"We're grasshoppers on the same front now."

Looking at His Excellency the Fat Man's still somewhat confused expression, Duan Qing finally sighed and pointed to his surroundings: "Although we still helped you argue a few words in the trial in front of the general, I still don't know if those crimes can be established on you, which is very important to us, at least it can give us those subordinates who follow you a little bit of confidence." ”

"I hope you can be more honest with us for the sake of us being on the common front." He stared at the fat nobleman's face that was gradually becoming ugly: "Tell me, what have you done that people and gods are angry about?" ”

"This, that ......" The fat nobleman's eyes moved to the side with the words of the branch: "It is to receive a few exquisite antiques from the Reddick family, as well as some calligraphy and paintings of the Jotun family......"

"These questions don't matter at all, and you know that's not what I want to hear." Duan Qing shook his head: "How much do you know about that Luo Asong-that disc?" ”

"Did you already know about the disc, so you hired us on purpose?"

"I, I don't know what you're talking about."

Facing Duan Qing's direct questioning, Volavos said his answer after a while: "But if you ask anyone to ask me about this, he is a noble friend of mine. ”

"His name is Rex." The fat man glanced at Duan Qing with a strange gaze: "He said that I would meet you when I was in the castle, and remember to help inquire about Luo Asong's whereabouts when the time comes." ”

“……”

"I, that's really all I know, I don't know what taboo that thing violates." As if sensing the danger from Duan Qing's gaze, the fat nobleman hurriedly waved his hand and explained: "Anyway, when I was in Redcar, he helped me a lot, so I nodded and agreed...... What's wrong? ”

"In other words, everything the general said is true." Duan Qing raised his chin and looked at the fat nobleman's face: "You were asked by the Restorationists, who may have come from the Restoration, to become their representative within the Imperial aristocratic class?" ”

"How, how is that possible?" Volavos hurriedly stared at his eyes: "Rex is a friend I've known since I was a child, although he is a magician, how can he be a ...... Become a ......"

"Look, even you can't be sure who this 'friend from childhood' is." Looking at the other party's stunned face again, Duan Qing spread his hands: "But this is also human nature, after all, judging from the situation we are facing together, most of the nobles in the empire have now become untrustworthy." ”

"Before things all fall into place, you can take this as the trigger for a huge conspiracy." He pointed to the carriage beside Volavos, then turned and walked in the direction he came: "For the future of your father, and the entire Date family......"

"I hope you'll think it carefully and carefully."

The convoy began to set off north against the rising sun, interspersed with invisible surveillance from the Imperial soldiers around the castle of Thebilisi, but apart from the white-bearded blacksmith, there were no other players who came to see them off. Sitting in the carriage of the last carriage with several of his teammates, Duan Qing, who had already closed his eyes, gently shook his head with the carriage as if he was recuperating, until the sound of screams gradually began to appear in his ears, he raised his eyebrows slightly helplessly: "...... Sure enough, it appeared. ”

"It's them." Drawing his gaze back from the horizon at the far end of the window edge beside the carriage, Gedmayne replied in a low voice, "It's the people mentioned by the Cambridge Gang, who have begun to march towards the castle in earnest." ”

"In broad daylight?" Xue Lingphantasm asked with a puzzled expression, "Is the castle of Thebilisi just sitting idly by?" ”

"It's not under the banner of some invasion, the people of the castle won't easily use force against this level of situation." Duan Qing, who closed his eyes again and sat on the edge of the carriage with his arms crossed, replied in a low voice: "Put aside all the information about them, what is their purpose, and how do they want to achieve it......

"These problems have nothing to do with us now."