Early the next morning, Moch prepared to go to the Oakland Mountains in search of Akalin. With artifact shards in hand, Mochi thought he would be able to find Akalin easily. But as it turned out, he clearly underestimated the level of stealth and the vastness of the mountainous area.

Mochi searched with four syndicate thieves, and until noon, he couldn't find Akarin's whereabouts. The shards clearly showed that Akalin was nearby, but Moch just couldn't find it, and it felt like it was - you could not walk through the mission area on the map when you were doing a quest.

There was no choice but to follow Otto back to Steinbrad. The little duke is nice on the surface, but in fact it restricts Mochi's freedom, and when Mochi is out, he leaves Anvina in the town under the pretext of drinking morning tea.

"What a little fox!" Mochi complained.

In fact, Mochi could have left Anvina in the town and continued the trip on his own. Although Moqi is not strong, it is not a problem to get rid of this thief. After traveling with Avena for so long, he was a little confused about his feelings for this female fish-man. He kept saying to himself, "I just need a translator", but he carefully recalled Anvina's occasionally exposed calves - the fish scales were delicate and smooth, the color was full and healthy, and it seemed that there was still some beauty......

In addition, Mochi found himself suffering more and more from gains and losses, and after only half a day away from Steinbrad, he was worried that some thieves would plot against Avena.

Mochi also knew that this worry was unnecessary, and it was difficult for even the most special perverts to become interested in the female fishman, not only because of the terrible fishy smell on the fisherman, but also because of the physiological structure...... (Ahem, the exact reason won't be described in detail here.) ）

In short, Mochi felt that something was wrong, not only emotionally unstable, but also full of compassion for everything. When I saw a litter of rabbits, I didn't take them all to roast, but only caught the oldest male rabbit in it, and let go of the female rabbit and the young rabbit.

Generally speaking, the only causes of this change are indigestion and schizophrenia.

But Mo Qi is not, it can only be said that there is another thing at work, "People say that love will bring out the best side of human nature, could it be that Lao Tzu is in love?" ”

About love, like a five-million-dollar lottery winner, Mochi has heard of this existence, but has never seen it. Mo Qi also doesn't believe that love is so powerful - it can make people moths to the fire, it can make people's livers and intestines broken, it can make people squat on the road, and a vomit is a night......

"No, when the tutor sends me 900 yuan a month, no junior sister likes me! I have become an ugly and poor fish-man now, how can I have love? ”

In addition, in Mochi's view, the so-called love is nothing more than the hypocritical fantasy of a hypocritical lover. Although he talked about the blood elf girl all day long, Mo Qi knew his future very well - when it was time to get married, find a similar marriage partner, and finally live a life that was neither good nor bad together.

But what is the feeling of this heart palpitation that is both excited and afraid of disappointment? Is myocarditis caused by winter colds? Mochi was puzzled.

Back at Steinbrad, as soon as she entered the house, Anvina made Mochi a cup of black tea.

"Did you find it?" Anvena asked.

Mochi shook his head. He lowered his head and took a sip of black tea, feeling that the tea was exceptionally warm and sweet. "Moqi, Moqi, you are also a man who has drunk 'Lipton Black Tea', why are you so unproductive."

Mochi was about to take a second sip when the little duke walked in, "Mr. Moqi, have you thought of a battle plan against the Shattered Ridge ogre?" ”

"This one...... I need to think about it again. Mochi scratched his head and said, and Avena relayed the former's words

In the second half of last night, the Little Duke summoned the bald thief Otto, the sorceress Dabel Montrose, and the owner of the [Headless Horseman's Evil Cutter], Govis Srinot, to convene a special meeting.

At the meeting, all the syndicate members objected to the Little Duke's opinions, and at the same time, they also tried to belittle the Fish-Man's abilities. They seem to think that Mochi is instigating the little duke, so they are somewhat targeted at Mochi.

In order to protect Moqi, Anvina shook out all kinds of deeds in Moqi's past. It just so happened that the syndicate had its own information network, and combined with the recent changes in Silverpine Forest and Hillsbrad, Anvina's statement was immediately confirmed.

Hearing Mochi's actions, the sorceress Dabel Montrose was even more surprised, and the word "" was written all over her snow-white forehead.

The Minor Duke took advantage of the situation to suppress his opposition and promoted Mochi to be the "Chief Operational Commander of the Oakland Castle Recovery Plan".

Mo Qi is a student of chemistry, where does he know how to lead troops to fight, and the first two successes were more or less a fluke.

Hearing the little duke ask for his opinion, Mo Qi also used the excuse of "give me a little more time to think about it", and he could put it off. When Akarin is found, Mochi and his friends fly away together, and the ghost will take care of the war between the Syndicate and the ogre.

But he underestimated the little duke's cheekiness, and when he heard Mo Qi shirk it, the little duke, who was as beautiful as a girl, pulled away Mo Qi's seat and sat down with a smile.

"It doesn't matter, this kind of battle plan does need to be carefully considered. You think, I'll just wait here. ”

The little duke's posture is clearly - if you can't think of it, Lao Tzu will sit here.

Sure enough, people can't look good, Mo Qi looked at the usually gentle little duke posing as a "Ge You paralyzed" appearance and fell into the seat, knowing that he had to take out some "real goods", otherwise he would not be able to get peace in the past two days.

Mochi sighed and said, "Little Duke, to be honest, I don't approve of your intended attempt to recover Oakland Castle. ”

Anvina was also slightly surprised, but she still relayed Mochi's words as they were.

"Oh? Why? Mr. Moch, if you just tell me why, I won't blame you. The little duke asked.

"I object for three reasons. First of all, the economic gains, Oakland Castle is located at the summit of the mountain range, in the middle of nowhere, with snow all year round around the peaks, and there is no land to cultivate and graze. The meaning of Oakland's past existence was not so much a city as a military fortress with a terrain advantage. If the syndicate is on the side of the Union or the Horde, then the fort is very strategic. Through the mountain road, the outside world can also supply its supplies.

"But for the Syndicate, who had been ostracized by all forces, it was not as important to take this fortress as to re-establish a new stronghold in the plains." Mochi said slowly.

"That's true, but what about the second point?" The little duke nodded appreciatively.

Mochi took a sip of tea and continued, "The second point is that it is very difficult to take Alterac Castle. Alterac Castle was once a syndicate's sphere of influence, but was also banished by these ogres. Let's not talk about the difference in strength between the Syndicate Rogue and the Broken Ridge Ogre when fighting alone. Let's just say that once the terrain advantage was not an opponent of the ogre, and now it is even more difficult to attack the ogre who has occupied the castle? ”

The little duke nodded, "Please continue." ”

"The third and most important point. The members of the syndicate lacked the fighting spirit that a warrior should have. You should be able to tell from last night's meeting. A few core members are still like this, not to mention those ordinary members? ”

After Mo Qi finished speaking, the little duke was silent for a while and then said, "These things you analyzed are correct. I really didn't misread you...... There's one factor you didn't take into account, though. ”

"Oh? What is that? Mochi was a little curious.

"Honor."

Hearing the robber leader say honor, Mo Qi wanted to laugh a little, but the little duke's serious eyes made Mo Qi laugh less.

"As you know, Alterac City was once the capital of our nation. The recapture of the capital means a lot to us. Yes, it may not make much strategic sense, but taking it back allows us to regain our long-lost glory. Only by letting the Mountain Eagle Banner fly again at the top of that castle can the souls of our traitors, scum and demonic lackeys be redeemed. The little duke said with a solemn expression.

"Yes, we can build a stronghold in the fertile plains, but will that change anything? It's just another syndicate thief's den. ”

Hearing the little duke's words, Mo Qi shook his head silently.

Honor, what a stupid and noble thing.

Rational people understand that honor is just an empty shell and does not represent any actual benefit. But no strategist ignores honor, and an army with honor is far stronger than an army of rogues, and they can face an enemy a hundred times their size without being defeated.

But this does not mean that a person who has betrayed his honor can regain it. It's easy for people to fall down, but there are so many things that need to be overcome to get back on their feet......

Mochi didn't believe that the syndicate thieves could regain his honor, but in order not to be annoyed by the little duke, he still said perfunctorily, "Yes." I'll take your words seriously. ”

The little duke excitedly left the stone house of Mochi and Anvina.

After the little duke left, Mochi collapsed on the soft wooden bed, and he looked at the swarthy roof and said to Anvina, "It seems that we must find Akalin quickly." ”