Chapter 2: Black Workers - The Four Strategists Squad (Revised)
"Really, my parents are shopping again!"
These were the words of the four workers sitting at the table in front of Mike's right, one of whom did not look very old, and was wearing a beautiful short-haired blond girl in leather clothes and a cape.
The girl's facial features are upright and temperamental, and she doesn't look like a person who chews the root of her tongue, especially complaining about her parents' behavior.
But she seemed to be a little impatient at the moment, and was complaining to her companions.
"Alright, Arsie, if you don't want to vomit, tell us about it! Besides, isn't listening to the troubles of adolescent girls what you should do as a companion? β
The person who replied was her companion.
One was a tall and powerful man with a soft face, taller than Mike, who looked secure, and his whole body was wrapped in thick armor except for his head and neck.
He said as he took his wine and smiled at the girl with short blond hair.
"Robatiku!" The blonde girl looked at the kind middle-aged man dissatisfied, and her mouth pouted involuntarily with the half-demonstrative, half-coquettish words.
"Okay, okay! It's me who used the wrong words! β
Seeing the girl like this, the kind middle-aged man hurriedly raised his hand and surrendered, and sat down with a solemn face, "Arsie, although the words were misused just now, the meaning was not wrongly expressed, what do you think is annoying, you can talk to us freely." After allγγγ"
"We are all companions who belong to the 'Four Strategists'!" The kind middle-aged man didn't finish speaking, and the other two workers sitting at the same table, one man and one woman, spoke.
The male worker was in his twenties, blonde, with a healthy complexion after sun exposure, two long swords hanging from his waist, and wearing brown clothing in the same style as his companions.
In addition to his masculine face, what is more striking is the hair above his left forehead, a handful of red.
Female worker, purple hair and double ponytail, fair skin, pointed ears, slender figure, whether it is hips or breasts, the curves that women should have are completely invisible, but they are quite beautiful.
It can be seen that this worker should have the blood of a creature like an elf.
The two workers, a man and a woman, sat on the same side, behaved intimately with each other, and even looked at each other when they spoke, revealing tenderness, thinking that it should be the relationship between boyfriend and girlfriend.
The blonde girl called 'Arsie' glanced at her companions gratefully, and then said, "You also know the situation of my family. Now none of us are aristocrats, but my parents still spend their money where it is useless! β
"In the past, they could buy vases and silver tableware, and they could resell them to reduce their losses. However, two days ago, they actually bought a door!! β
Arsa looked a little excited, "What kind of master craftsman made the high-grade security door!" Wouldn't I just put a password on my door to unlock it? It's much easier to use than the key security door! β
"Alright, alright, come on! Take a sip of juice first~" The kind Robatiku picked up Arsie's juice and handed it to the girl, while also reaching out to caress the girl's back and give her relief.
"Thank you, Robatiku!" Arsie took the juice and thanked him.
Because Arsa is only less than sixteen years old this year, and Lobatiku is already thirty years old, plus Lobatiku always takes care of Arsie.
It feels like a father taking care of his daughter.
The other two were used to this kind of scene, and they didn't say much, but comforted Arsie in the same voice.
Breathing a sigh of relief, Arser continued, "What makes me most angry is that they actually lost that door last night!! Twenty gold coins! I'm really γγγ."
"Okay, okay, let's get rid of my anger~" Robatiku continued to give the girl a good breath.
"Arsie, why don't you move out!" The blonde man suggested.
"But Heckland, I've moved out, what about my two sisters?" Arsie was a little moved, but also a little embarrassed.
"Wouldn't it be okay to move out with your sister? Arsie, you're still the strongest person on our team, why can't you even think of this? β
The blonde Hekland immediately came up with a solution.
"Don't complain! Arsie is very troubled! The purple-haired, double-ponytailed woman of elven blood reprimanded Heckland.
"It's okay, Imina!" Arsa stopped the purple-haired double ponytail, "What Heckland said makes sense, instead of letting my sisters continue to grow up in that environment, I should create an environment for them to grow up in!" β
"Thank you for the advice, Heckland! Worthy of our captain! β
"Haha, why else I'm the captain!" The blonde Heklan was smiling happily in front of his partner's door, and Imina, who was next to him, was also relieved.
"Arsie, if there is any difficulty, just tell us, we will help you solve it!"
"Well, thank you!"
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Mike froze.
He listened to all the conversations between the four workers from beginning to end, and saw their faces and dresses.
Four Strategist Squad, Heckland, Arsie, Advanced Security Door!!
That Arsa was the eldest daughter of Field, who had bought her own security door before, a powerful magician who could use third-order magic.
But that's not what froze Mike.
This is the Four Strategists Squad!!
Coupled with the names of the countries and the emperors that Mike has learned these days, the Bahas Empire, the Blood Emperor, and Mike has almost been able to determine the true face of this world.
After taking two deep breaths, he took the fruit wine he received after the meal and drank it all in one go.
Patience with all his emotions, Mike left his seat and walked towards the table where the Four Strategists team was.
He's going to make sure one last time!
"Huh? Is there something wrong with this gentleman? Heckland stood up first, blocked Mike, and asked.
Even after drinking a lot, Heckland's reaction was still fast.
Mike stopped, nodded slightly, and said, "I'm a tenant staying in this inn, and I just heard that Your Excellency is a very famous worker team 'Four Strategists'?" β
"Haha, it's not famous, it's just that we are more disciplined, and our strength is stronger than others." Hekran didn't let his guard down, "I don't know what Your Excellency is called, what do you have to do with our 'Four Strategists' team?" β
"Ah~ just call me Swell." Mike replied.
Mike Swell, this is the new name Mike has given himself in the past two days, because the names of people in this world are very European.
Mike also wanted to go with the flow, which would be more low-key.
"I want to ask you for news, as a worker, you must be very well-informed!"
"Oh." Heckland narrowed his eyes, "We're really well-informed, but we can't tell anyone in vain. β
"As it should be!" Mike nodded, took out a gold coin from his pocket and put it on the table where the four strategists were sitting, "This is the cost of my inquiry, how about it?" β
"Just asking for news?" Heckland hesitated.
A gold coin is indeed a small amount of money for a powerful worker, but it is not a small amount for the ordinary person in front of him who seems to be just a little strong.
"Hmmm! Very important news for me! Please accept it! β
"Say, then."
Heckland moved out of the way and invited Mike to sit down.
"I would like to ask about the situation in Karn Village, a border village on the border between our Bahasan Empire and the neighboring kingdom of Ristij, and if there are any recent ruins in that vicinity?"
Mike looked serious, "I have relatives who are villagers in Karn Village. However, as you know, our Bahasian Empire and the kingdom of Ristij are often at war on the border, so I am a little worried about the safety of my relatives. β
"That's it! However, why you are asking for information has nothing to do with us, and we don't need to explain it so clearly. Heckland said.
"The second question can answer you directly, no ruins have been found, at least there is no news in our circle of workers in the Bajas Empire."
Heclin looked at Mike and said, "I'll have to tell you the first question slowly. β
"Please speak~" Mike made a deaf look.
"First of all, the war between our country and the neighboring kingdom of Ri Yestij does not usually take place on the side of Karn Village. It was closer to the border between the kingdom of Ri Estigh and the kingdom of Slenism. β
"I see." Mike nodded, "Is Karn Village peaceful now?" So I'm relievedγγγ"
"It's not." Heklan interrupted Mike, "Although the Empire is not waging war with the Kingdom over there, it has not been peaceful these days. β
"The people of the Slen Sect disguised themselves as members of our Bahas Empire, burned and plundered the area around Karn Village, and even almost killed the kingdom's warrior chief."
"Then, at the critical moment, a powerful and mysterious magic chanter appeared, who defeated the people of the Slen Cult and saved the village of Karn, which was almost completely slaughtered, and exposed the conspiracy of the Slian Cult to the world."
"So, all I can tell you is that the village of Karn is not peaceful, and I don't know if your relatives are still alive."
After saying that, Hekland reached out and picked up the gold coin that Mike had put on the table, and then patted Mike on the shoulder who was still in a state of shock, "Try to think on the good side of everything, maybe your relatives will be fine!" β
Mike, who was woken up by Heckland, shook slightly, and an ugly smile appeared on his face, "Thank you for your information, I still have something to do, go first!" β
With that, Mike got up and staggered up to the second floor of the hotel and returned to his room.
Seeing this, Hekland sighed, "Well, shouldn't I have taken this gold coin?" His loved ones may have died. β
"Captain, you didn't do anything wrong, the deal went through, it was reasonable. Don't think too much about it! β
"Haha, that's what I said! Let's continue eating! β