The most troublesome thing about kidnapping is how to protect the hostages.

From the moment the kidnapping takes place, the trust between people is gone.

You've already used kidnapping, so how can I trust that the hostages will be returned safely after the ransom is paid.

So.

"Are you taking me for a fool?"

As agreed, Carlos went alone to the place marked by the kidnappers, a large wooden house in the civilian area, but did not see Illusia.

Then he threw five strong men who looked like thugs and a guy dressed as a mage to the ground.

"Where's my sister?"

"The master will not let you go, hand over the Book of Medivan."

Obviously the internal bleeding from the beating, the mage still had a fanatical expression on his face.

"Let me guess."

Carlos pulled a chair and sat down in front of the mage, flipped him over from lying on his stomach to lying on his back, and then stepped on his chest and sat down in the chair.

"You're not the mastermind, you're the consumable who came to pick up the goods. You gave me enough time to investigate that this house has no tunnels, no back doors, and makes me think this is a dead end. So, as skeptical as I would be, I'd try my luck with the Book of Medivan you wanted, wouldn't I? ”

Carlos said viciously with a look of disdain on his face.

"Hahahaha, ahem."

Even though several ribs were broken in his chest, and Carlos's stampede made it difficult for the mage to breathe, he still smiled smugly.

A thick wooden stick struck Carlos on the back of the head.

"Forcefully."

The thug, who barely managed to get up, froze.

Then he rounded the rod and slammed it again.

"I told you to exert yourself."

As a strong man among ordinary people, this thug did his best.

So with the third swing, Carlos turned half of his body to catch the swinging wooden stick with one hand, slid down and grabbed his wrist, twisting and pulling. Reverse a push.

"Ah~~~~"

At the screams of this thug, his arm was scrapped by Carlos.

The mage collapsed to the ground, looking incredulous.

"Straight punches are weak, hooks are not fine, the pace is loose, and the center of gravity is shaky. You still want to fight me? ”

"The master won't let you go!"

After saying this, Carlos stomped down, and the mage's chest cavity completely dented, and a "roar" howl came out of his mouth, and blood foam gushed out from his mouth and nose at the same time.

Pulling out a special little whistle and blowing it twice, the guards and Khadgar broke through the door and swarmed in.

"Is it really a trap?"

Khadgar looked at Carlos, whose chest was heaving violently, and sighed regretfully.

"The other party's purpose is not only the Book of Medivan, this guy is not the guy you observed before your spell. Big trouble. ”

Carlos's heart was furious at the moment, but his face was unusually calm.

"Previously, we had theorized that they might use teleportation magic to complete the hostage deal. Now it seems, we were wrong. ”

Khadgar touched his chin.

"Your Majesty, we found a letter."

The soldier in charge of the search handed over a letter, which Carlos opened and looked at and handed to Khadgar.

"At least it's not entirely wrong."

"But what's the point, we know that the kidnapper is a mage, or that there is a mage among the kidnappers. But what's the point of this move? ”

Khadgar exchanged letters with Carlos, then crouched down to observe his counterpart, who was not completely dead at Carlos' feet.

"Damn. That guy is watching us through the eyes of this substitute! ”

Khadgar exclaimed.

Khadgar felt the magic fade, and it was clear from the arcane vision that a magical structure was slowly collapsing.

"It's a temptation."

Khadgar thought for a moment. An affirmative reply was given.

Then Carlos lifted his feet, got up from his chair, and crouched down in front of the mage who was about to embrace death.

"Either we have a good deal, or we are ready to accept my harshest revenge. Don't me off anymore. ”

Not knowing if the other party could hear it, Carlos turned to leave.

Because of his unusual behavior, he has attracted the attention of many people, and Carlos understands that the kidnapping of Ilucia is about to be overshadowed. But the outreach of the event. It was not good for the rescue operation or Illucia's life, so Carlos was still trying his best to cover it up.

Especially his mother, who is an advanced maternal age, Carlos doesn't want any accidents to happen to Giannis.

"Your Majesty, my men are secretly watching this neighborhood, and no one has been found in the course of the transaction."

The bald brother reported.

"Well, keep watching."

"Carlos, you don't really want to risk yourself based on a teleportation coordinate!"

Khadgar did not speak until after the secret agent, Sir Fallen, had left.

"Khadgar, I'm feeling terrible, I don't think the other party wants to give Illucia back to me, I feel like I'm about to lose my sister."

Carlos wiped his face tiredly.

"Ask for help, it would be much easier if we could investigate on a large scale. Speaker Antonidas will not sit idly by. Or ask for help from the High Elves of Quel'Thalas, who are far more skilled in magic than we are, and may find more clues. ”

Khadgar gives advice.

"Wait, wait, I want to try again."

Carlos was torn apart.

I couldn't help but think, if there is such a thing as a brainless aura, I will buy one if I sell my kidney. My teammates have other ideas, my subordinates have their own ideas, my enemies are extremely strong, and I have given so much for world peace, can't I even protect my own family!

"Carlos, I must warn you that this kind of teleportation coordinates without magic are very difficult to locate. You know, I think I still have a say in teleportation spells. A picture, a few materials, what awaits you may be a small army in full armor, or it may be a bottomless abyss. You're important to the league, and you shouldn't take that risk. Our every move is under each other's noses, and it can even be said that if I don't say I'm here, those mages under your command may not even be able to open this portal. What does this mean? Means ......"

"It means that there may be spies around me."

Carlos picked up the conversation.

"Do you have any siblings?"

"Nope."

"So you don't know how I feel. I can't accept the loss of Elucia, not only because she is my sister, but also because of my incompetence and weakness. I can't even protect my family, so how can I protect this country, this world. I can't even protect my own family, so what's the point of my efforts so far. Khadgar, do you understand what I'm saying? ”

I don't understand, Khadgar, as a mage, rational thinking is the most basic requirement, and he can't understand how his sister's kidnapping is equated with the safety of a peaceful country in the world. Could it be that when Eluthia is killed, Alterac will be gone? Could it be that something happened to your sister and the alliance was about to end?

No matter how miserable life is, the sun still rises and the days go on.

For example, I'm Khadgar, I'm younger than you Carlos, but now with this aging body, who should I complain to!

"Yes, I understand, I understand your feelings. I'll help you. ”

Khadgar uttered the words of obscurity.

"Thank you." (To be continued.) )