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"Those damn fishmen really don't know how they gave birth to so many ......"

"That's right! You can't kill them all......"

Even in the noisy environment, this batch of remarks still directly reached the ears of the two players. Before they could react, the adventurers in front of them had an argument.

"Just by your guy, I think if you go to Sigma Town, eight will get into the belly of the fish......"

"What are you bastards talking about!" The rugged man, who felt despised by others, clenched his punch-bag-sized fist, and immediately had the potential to swing his fist at him.

"Bell! Clang! Clang! A deafening sound came from the counter, and under the thick arm of the ham, the proprietress of the shop struck the iron pot in her other hand with a large spoon in her hand: "If you want to fight, give me out, otherwise don't blame the old lady for not recognizing people." ”

Under the strong suppression of the 'dragoon' in front of him, the two sturdy men who had been clashing immediately obediently sat back in their positions. It can be seen that the proprietress is still very threatening.

"The two boys over there are new here!" After teaching the guys a few sips of horse urine, the proprietress immediately turned to Barrett and the noodles: "If you want to eat, you can bring it up!" ”

But then there were guests sitting at the wine table who said: "Boss, don't brag!" I don't know if you haven't sold river fresh food here for a few days. ”

"It's a tough world! It's all those damn fish-people. It hurt us to take a sip of the fish soup boiled by the boss and it became delusional. Another guest, holding a glass of wine beside him, echoed.

Although the other party's singing and harmony did not mean to make trouble, the ridicule also made the proprietress in front of him angry. I saw her waving her arm that was enough to carry the log, and scolded with a smile: "If you don't speak, no one will treat you as dumb!" And it seems that the time to pay off the debt is also the time to pay off the debt! ”

After the proprietress came up with a killer plan, one of the drunkards immediately came to his senses. The first thing he did then was to plead softly: "This Aunt Bertie! I haven't opened for a few days, can I be in the grace period for a few days. ”

"Boss, everyone's life has been hard lately." The other drunkard seemed to have a worse relationship with the aunt in front of him, "This, this, of course, I won't make you too embarrassed." Tomorrow, at most I'll pay back what I owe. ”

"I don't know you yet?" The proprietress who withdrew her arm laughed. "After paying off the old debt, continue to owe new debts, right?"

The guy who put down the glass is now a hob meat. He doesn't seem to care about his reputation at all: "Isn't this also something that can't be helped?" Ever since the Fish-People took Sigma Town. It's not easy for everyone to make a living. ”

"Anyway, you'll get the money you owe for the drinks tomorrow! Otherwise, don't try to get a glass of wine from us on credit in the future. The proprietress Bertie said and waved her punch-sized punch.

"Definitely." The man in a weak position nodded his head.

Then the proprietress Bertie immediately turned her attention to Barrett and Noodles rising. After all, in her cognition, this kind of new guest usually brings cash. After all, for restaurants these days, any bit of liquidity is extremely important.

As the two drunkards had said, Affleck had become much more depressed since the fishmen took over Sigma Town. After all, the business opportunities and jobs that a port brings can radiate to the surrounding area. And as the superior city of Sigma Town. Affleck City used to have great benefits, but now it is naturally greatly affected.

Most of the caravans that used to come and go frequently disappeared, and the aborigines who lived from it in the city were naturally unemployed. The fish cut-off has also affected the employees of the industry associated with it. Not to mention the refugees who fled to Affleck City after the destruction of Sigma Town. The increase in population has exacerbated the already severe pressure on employment.

As a result, even if the original residents do not lose their jobs, their incomes will inevitably fall sharply. Changes in this area will inevitably affect their spending power, and if the original consumption habits cannot be changed for a while, then credit will become a matter of course.

And when the villagers have known each other for many years, the proprietress in front of her, Bertie, is not easy to pull down her face and refuse directly. Coupled with this change in the city, although it cannot be said that it has caused prices to skyrocket, the climb is still relatively obvious.

Under the influence of many factors. The liquidity of this small shop in front of me is a little stretched. It's no wonder that the proprietress Bertie is so enthusiastic about new guests like Barrett and Noodles.

Barrett, who looked at the chaos on the first floor, immediately spoke up: "Boss! Are there any seats on the second floor? ”

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Please go up to the second floor, and I will arrange for the waiter to go up immediately. After hearing Barrett's request, the smiling face of the proprietress Bertie was like a blooming chrysanthemum. I became a little more enthusiastic than before.

In this way, amid the laughter and scolding of customers on the first floor, Barrett and the noodles went up to the second floor.

Compared to the first floor, the environment on the second floor is relatively clean. The desks are slightly separated by wooden boards, and the floor is cleaned much cleaner than the first floor. It's just that because the windows are not open, the light is naturally a little dim.

The two of them stepped on the floor and immediately found a table with relatively good light and sat down. Later, it was found that most of the tables on the second floor were empty. However, most of the people here seem to be the 'elite' among the caravans' and adventurers.

Be careful with Barrett, who swept his gaze. Several men with obvious crew features were also found. They were talking softly, they were probably from the ship, or the first or second mate.

It can be seen that in fact, there is no strict distinction between the first and second floors of a tavern like this. However, compared to the mixed first floor. The second floor is the choice of caravan stewards and other people who hate noisy or have something to discuss. Over time, it will naturally become distinct.

Similarly, some clues can be seen on the menu hanging on the wall. After all, there's no such thing as a menu on the ground floor – most of the diners there can't read the text. Even if the menu is hung out, it is still flattering to the blind.

Barrett, who had just sat down, looked at the menu above, and then immediately said to the hostess who came up with them: "Two smoldered pork chops first, and beef stew with potatoes." This is followed by a salad of ham and lettuce. That's right. Remember to slice all the brown bread. ”

"Okay! Is there anything else you have to say, sir? The hostess who said this did not forget to give Barrett a wink.

However, Barrett, who was not interested in the vulgar powder in front of him, naturally did not see it. He turned his head to look at the noodles and asked, "Do you have anything you want?" ”

The halfling wanderer, who touched his chin and pondered the amount of his food for a while, his expression changed several times in a row. Then he finally made up his mind: "Then bring me another tomato ball!" ”

"Do you two need anything to drink?" Knowing that she had no chance of earning extra income, the hostess immediately started her sales work with all her might.

Barrett looked out the window and said, "Two Apple Bars, then!" ”

"Okay, gentlemen, please wait a minute." After using his brain to memorize the menus ordered by the players, the hostess immediately stepped on the beat and went downstairs.

Barrett, who was still upstairs, stared at the noodles in front of him with some uncertainty: "Are you sure you can eat that much?" ”

"As a normal half-body. If possible, I have to eat six stews a day, including breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper. Although when I'm out and about, I can't fully follow tradition. But if there is a chance. The amount of food is still enough. The halfling wanderer said as a matter of course.

Swept the small body of the noodles with his own gaze. Barrett, who had always felt a little incredible, had to scratch the back of his head: "I've heard it before. The woman has two stomach pouches, one for eating and the other for dessert. But noodles, are you halflings in the stomach pouch a dimensional hole? ”

"It's just that it's digested faster. It is said that the most able halflings can eat half their weight in six meals a day. "I have to be very calm about this noodle table.

At the same time, the players also heard a customer at the next table say with a sad face, "I don't know when I will be able to board the ship again!" Do you want me to pick up a scimitar again and beg for a living on the road if I continue to be idle? ”

"Bose, if you really want to come on land. On behalf of the Beatles, I can welcome you to the caravan. The man at the table with him smiled.

The man with a brown-colored glow sighed, "Thank you, Bowell, for your kindness." But it took me so many years to climb to my current position on the ship, and I can't just give up! ”

"I can afford to wait! I think the next time we meet, you'll be able to figure it out. The man in the pigskin jacket smiled.

After listening to so many halfling wanderers on the sidelines, he naturally couldn't help it: "Sorry to bother." I didn't mean to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two, but what they were talking about seemed to foreshadow something that I was concerned about. If you can, I hope you can give me an answer. ”

But before the two strangers in front of him could react, Barrett on the side preemptively cast a strange look: "Speaking of noodles, when did you become so literate." And you don't feel that you are acting recklessly......"

"Didn't you learn it from you?" The halfling wanderer glared back at Barrett.

Faced with the inquiry of the little man in front of him, the senior sailor who seemed to be drinking was stunned for a moment. Then he turned his head sharply: "What do you want to ask?" ”

"Don't be so grumpy, Bowes! The little brother in front of him is also not malicious. Think about how much you suffered because of your stinky temper at the beginning, and now you have forgotten all about it? "Then the middle-aged man who is poaching. He reached out and immediately stopped his companion.

For the situation in front of him, Barrett stood up and apologized: "Very wrong! This companion of mine is fine with everything else. It's a little bit of talking without going through the brain. If there is any offense, please bear with me. ”

"Since you've said so. So I'm wondering if it seems very immeasurable. The sailor's expression, Bowes, softened.

Barrett, who saw that a conflict had been resolved, breathed a sigh of relief and glared fiercely at the halfling wanderer on the side. Although the two of them are not afraid of the man in front of them, it is too stupid to have a conflict with someone for no reason.

"A momentary mistake. A momentary mistake! Noodle said awkwardly touching his nose.

Barrett sighed: "Fortunately, it's not common for you to have this kind of accident. Otherwise, we would have been annoyed to death. ”

"Okay, two! I see you're not the reckless people downstairs. If you have anything to ask, please ask! Who knows if we'll be able to use your help in the future! Mr. Bowell, who was back in his seat, spoke.

As the saying goes, reach out and don't hit the smiling person. The middle-aged man's words, although not said, are like a spring breeze. But it also did a great job of easing the tension between the two sides. is worthy of a caravan steward, this skill of observing words and colors and the upper and lower mouths are not covered.

After a moment's deliberation, Barrett uttered something that did not provoke suspicion: "I have heard from you as if the waterways near Affleck City have been cut off. I don't know if the two of them will be able to know the lord of this place, Lord Count Sandy Lands. There are no plans to retake Sigmar Town. ”

"Are you an adventurer going to come here to get a ticket?" Mr. Bowell looked at the player, then nodded, "But I think you're going to be disappointed." Because Lord Sandy Lands had no intention of doing so. At most, the official will release some clean-up tasks. Clean up the Fishmen who left Sigma Town. Limit their range of movement, or they will affect the towns in their territory. ”

"That waterway looks like it's going to work!" Barrett and Noodle glanced at each other, and a hint of disappointment flashed in their pupils. Although from the moment they step into the tavern, players know that this hope is slim. Before getting the final answer, though. The two always wondered if there would be some unexpected turnaround.

"If you want to leave by boat, don't think about it for a while. The situation in the Gros River valley has been calculated in our place, and the situation on the coast is worse than here. The senior sailor, Bowes, sighed even more when he said this.

Then Mr. Bowell also added: "It is precisely because of this that Lord Sandy Lands has no intention of retaking Sigma Town!" After all, if the waterway is blocked, even if Sigma Town is recaptured, it will only be a wasted effort, and there will not be much benefit. ”

The two people in front of them can be regarded as elites who travel south and north among the aborigines. Having seen a lot of the world, they can naturally see the situation that the group of ordinary people below who are confused and unaware of it.

"Has the coast fallen completely?" Barrett, who frowned, continued to ask, "So do you two have any news of Repulse City or Morby Hangang?" ”

"Rewater? It was the only port in the south that had not fallen, and the remaining ports, even if they were not completely occupied by the fishmen, were in a stalemate of confrontation. Mr. Bowell smiled at this. It was because of the dazzling victory in Repulse City that the larger temples publicized their deeds. It seems that it is intended to use this to boost the morale of our side. As for the port of Morbihan, I don't seem to remember it. I guess it's fallen too! Otherwise, the temple would not be the only one left in Repulse City. ”

"Huh! Scold! You don't know about Bowell! The port of Morbihan is available in Northland. According to what I have received earlier, the ports in the northern part of the continent do not appear to be under heavy attack by the fishmen. Speaking of this, Bowes took a sip of his wine glass, "If the two of you have relatives in Morbihan Harbor, you should be able to rest assured." ”

"There was no large-scale attack on the northern ports!" Barrett had a delightful smile on his face.

Bowes, who put down the wine glass, shook his head first: "I'm afraid the specific reason is only clear to those mages!" However, there is a rumor among us sailors that it is because the sea in the north is too cold for the fishmen to settle down. ”

'The sea is too cold? Probably not! Isn't there no fish-man tribe in Beihai? Could it be that the currents of the North Sea have not changed, or that the fish-people of the Northland have not found a suitable opportunity to act? Hearing this, Barrett's questions became more and more numerous. However, he knew that even if he asked the question, the two in front of him might not be able to give him an answer.

"Looks like you want to go back to Boreham. You can only travel by land. Noodles sighed even more, "This trip is really far enough." ”

Mr. Bowes touched his beard and asked, "Are you going north now?" But Bolham is thousands of miles away from Affleck City. What is there that that you have to run that far? ”

"It's bad luck to say! My companion was experimenting with spells when he had a little problem. This is not just a high-level mage in Boreham's territory who can make connections. So I had to travel thousands of miles to go back to solve the trouble. Barrett immediately explained the reasons he had previously discussed with his companions.

"That's just something I can't do, I wish you all a smooth journey!" With that, Mr. Bowes grabbed his glass again.

Barrett arched his hand at the other party: "Thank you very much to the two gentlemen for answering our questions." If you don't mind, the two of us will have this meal at noon today. ”

"Good feelings! After a few words, he exchanged it for a meal, and the deal was worth it. Mr. Bowes said, winking at his companion.

Mr. Bowwell, however, changed his face a few times, and then looked at his companion and shook his head helplessly. Then he said to Barrett: "If a few people go to Guò by land, I'm afraid it won't be so easy. I don't know the location of Bolim's territory, but since it's in the Northland outside of the fish-man attack, it must not be in the Cruze Kingdom! Land transportation is not as good as it used to be! ”

Hearing this, Noodles immediately exclaimed, "How's it going?" Could it be that those fish-men would still attack the trade on land? ”

"If it's close to the river, those fishmen don't mind plundering more." Then Mr. Bowell said, "But it is not they that have the greatest impact. It is important to know that after the interruption of water transportation, the vast majority of freight had to be transferred to land transportation. As a result, the original trade routes became busier than before. This increased wealth also led to robbers who were not aware of hiding there. ”

"Wait! Mr. Bowell, don't you think there's something wrong with your words? Although the caravan will be peeped by robbers when it becomes busy, the strength of the same caravan itself will also increase due to the increase in profits! As long as you recruit more guards, you can naturally ensure safety! The halfling wanderer asked, somewhat puzzled.

Mr. Bowell smiled bitterly twice: "If it is an ordinary robber, there is naturally no problem. I don't know if it's because of the accumulated wealth is too much, and now there are even monsters like ogre wizards among the robbers. Alas! Nowadays, every trip is an adventure with your head in your head. ”

"A big guy like an ogre wizard? Don't the lords everywhere care? Noodles asked, a little incredulous.

Immediately after that, Barrett beside him reached out and pressed his shoulder: "I'm afraid that in this situation, not many lords' attention will be turned to these bandits!" The attack of the fish-men was a complete disaster for the ruling class of all the coastal countries. Eighty percent of their energy is now focused on dealing with fish-people like this. Elsewhere I had to give up for the time being. ”

"Who's to say it isn't! Those of us are not unaware of the dangers of fish people blocking the sea and land. The words that followed, Mr. Bowell did not say. But it was clear that he was struggling with the difficult situation he was in. Trying to pull Mr. Bowes into his caravan was probably a precautionary measure.

Barrett smiled and said, "I don't think Mr. Bowell will say the latter for no reason. Do you want us to join your caravan? ”

"If this gentleman wants to go north, we can still go all the way. Judging from what you just said, you shouldn't be an ordinary adventurer. Wouldn't it be better for us to have a look after each other. Mr. Bowell said with a smile. (To be continued)