"John, how's it going, did you find them?"

In the wilderness outside Parabun, seeing the appearance of his hired sentry, Byron hurriedly trotted over and asked.

"I'm sorry, sir. The robbers ran away when they saw us, and it was clear that they didn't want to fight us. John shook his head, indicating that there was no gain. And the nervous recruits also breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing in their hearts.

"It's a waste of time, we have to find a way."

Byron frowned and looked at his surroundings, but he was also in a hurry. Surrounded on all sides by plains, it was easy for them and the robbers to observe each other's movements. The forest is people's territory, and they dare not enter, for fear of being ambushed. But if you go to the plains, people are not stupid, and three or two robbers will not go to provoke five armed mercenaries head-on (Byron defines himself as such).

Byron thought for a moment, wondering whether to use himself as bait to attract the robbers. But this is not easy, if your own people don't keep up, and the robbers are ruthless, you will lose your life.

But just as Byron was about to make up his mind, John suddenly tugged at him. And when he looked up, he saw in the distance several men on horseback chasing the two robbers whom they had met this morning.

"It's a bounty hunter! I've seen them in taverns. Quick, get out of the way before they take out those robbers! ”

Seeing this, Byron immediately rushed over, but John was startled. Byron's first impression was that the bounty hunters were as neutral as in the game, but John didn't dare to think so. Dry bounty hunters are also slave traders, although largely neutral and only attack bandits. However, it is not excluded that some of them will take advantage of small-scale mercenaries and travelers and extort ransom.

Several men rushed over, but by the time they arrived, the bounty hunters had already knocked the two robbers down with blunt weapons. Byron's appearance did not kill them. But fortunately, the other side is all light cavalry, and I don't want to fight them.

"These are our captives, why should we hand them over to you?" The man in the lead asked condescendingly on his horse.

"For this sake, we're just asking a few words."

Byron shook the silver coin in his hand, and the other party's attitude was a little softer.

"Excuse me, sir, but hurry up."

The bounty hunter took the coin, nodded, and made a way for Byron to pass and interrogate the two bandits whose hands were tied.

"Where's the lair of the bloody ears? Tell us, don't force me to kick that thing in the middle of your crotch. Byron asked, making what he thought was a fierce face.

"For the sake of the gods I don't know, my lord, please don't do that. Bloodear's nest is in a forest east of Paraven, I don't know exactly where it is, but they set up tents and houses in the woods. ”

When the robber heard the threat, he immediately clamped his legs and summoned him.

"He should be right, probably that area, but no one wants to go there."

The head of the bounty hunter also said a word, and then whipped several of the captives in the group, urging them to their way.

"Sir, it's clear that we don't have enough men. Maybe the weapons and armor of those bandits are not better than ours, but we are outnumbered and still fight in the forest. You only live once, sir. Of course, I'm not scared, but a little more insurance is definitely not a bad thing. ”

After the bounty hunter had gone away, Big John approached and said to Byron very cautiously.

"Indeed, we need to go back to Parabun and find some help."

Byron touched the wallet and the dark compartment in his arms, and couldn't help but feel some pain. However, he felt that this golden finger would not bring his dead self to life, so he didn't dare to risk his life to save money. In terms of combat effectiveness, except for having a hunting crossbow, he is no better than a mercenary sentry like John in terms of equipment and strength.

Although the speed slowed down due to the increase in numbers, Byron and the others returned to Parabun before dark, back to the tavern where they had stayed before.

Coincidentally, they met the same merchant from before, the one who did not want to give his name.

"Very well, you now know where the robbers are, and you have the manpower, and then you can find them and cut off a head, and you will be paid."

Hearing the news that Byron had brought, a smile appeared on the merchant's face. made a gesture, and the guard-like man next to him immediately took out a bottle of wine from the bag he was carrying, and poured a glass for each of them. It can be seen that in order to prevent similar things from happening, he brought several bodyguards.

Byron took the glass, but held it up, not intending to drink it.

"We still don't have enough people, I need to find some help, do you have any suggestions?" Byron asked, staring into the merchant's eyes.

"I know what you need, young man."

The merchant smiled, took a pocket from his bosom and handed it to him.

"Here is 100 dinars, paid in advance to you, this price can make many retired veterans fight for their lives. If you can't find any soldiers, you can also hire the freedmen of the city, they are all the subjects of King Harlaus, and they go out to fight in wartime, and they have weapons and armor at home. Be careful, though, if they die inexplicably, the judge and the tax collector will count his share on your head. ”

"You are so generous, sir, and wait for the head of the bloody ear to be placed here. Where do I go to find you when it's done? ”

Byron breathed a sigh of relief and put the gold coins away. A hundred dinars can do a lot, and from the strange generosity of the merchant, it can be seen that if he runs away with the money, the next reward will probably be his head.

"It's still this tavern, if you want to seize the opportunity to make money, you have to collect more information, this is a very good place, I will come here in the next few days to wait for your good news. To the brave adventurers. ”

"To the bold Paraven merchants."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and drank the wine in their glasses.

As the merchant said, a small bag of tinkling silver coins can attract many mercenaries who are interested in mercenary. At John's introduction, they were joined by five mercenary sentries and a crossbowman with a one-time contract of 50 dinars and no loot after victory.

Including Byron himself, his squad already had eleven men, and half of them were good men who had been through a lot of battles. Even the cruel and cunning robbers Byron had the confidence to defeat them.