"That's at least better than some people who are just here to cause trouble for us. As long as there is one item that can be obtained, at least there is a place that can be put to use, right? The man with the mustache was more open-minded, and as he said this, he picked up the tan cup of milk tea on the table.

And the handsome man smiled bitterly and said, "Although that's right. But if possible, wouldn't it be better to have a versatile player who fits the situation at hand? At the moment, our side is a little 'green' in this game. ”

"There's no way around it, who makes those cupboards so many more than we are. This is also a restrictive rule, and you must be a member of the family tree to lead the team. Coupled with the age limit, it's really bad for us! Speaking of this, the bearded man shook his head, "It's not good for me to speculate in other people's families, but in our Malkin family, I'm afraid we won't be able to send any decent characters in the past two or three years." ”

"How is this possible? Hasn't Gascohen been doing well before? The handsome man was stunned for a moment, and then asked eagerly.

The Malkin man shook his head helplessly: "Gascohen just exceeded the age limit in June this year, so even if he is in 'Ulrike'∠, he can only watch from the sidelines. ”

"Hasn't the Marquis found a suitable successor?" The handsome man asked, staring at the one in the Malkin's house. It's a pity that the answer he got was not what he wanted: "The Marquis is not without arrangements, but among the qualified candidates, there is no one who can compare to Gascohen." After all, family members are born and raised. It's not completely human-controlled. So I just said that. Who the family will be able to send in the next few years. I'm afraid it's a lot worse than before. ”

At this time, the handsome man asked with an ugly face: "How long will it take to solve this problem?" ”

"In three years' time, Victoria should be able to finish her studies in Gatekeeper. At that time, this burden should naturally be on her shoulders. "The Malkin family is still quite looking forward to the junior in the family.

However, the face of the handsome man who heard this suddenly became worse: "You are too uncertain about what you are saying!" Why should it be used? ”

"Isn't that three years away? Who knows if there will be any accidents in these more than 1,000 days! After all, no one can be sure that she will be able to have smooth sailing in her cultivation! The Malkin man who said this began to ask rhetorically, "Don't just say I'm here. Isn't there something wrong with the Cranston family behind you? ”

"Although there were some minor troubles, it didn't affect much in this matter." A smug smile appeared on the face of the handsome man, "At least we can still send people who can afford to hold up the façade." ”

The one with the mustache sighed: "Then you guys are really lucky." I just don't know if we will be able to maintain our advantage this year and those 'cupboard' 'games' as we did in previous years......"

Just when the members of the fiefdom aristocratic camp in the 'Ulrik' were having a headache for the next 'game'. The blood-stained players also followed old Doug into the small reception room behind the mercenary union. Then the other party used a good skill that did not match his age. Arrange for someone to pick up the brandy-like wine Barrett had ordered earlier.

Wait for the glass of amber wine and the small plate of thinly sliced sausages and cheese in front of each person to be put away. Mr. Doug looked at Barrett and asked, "So what do you want to learn from me, young man from Boreham?" ”

"I'd like to know about the 'Shadow Sun Warrior Monk' in 'Ulrik' who is close to the Black Lead rank." Barrett, who explained his purpose, then looked at Mr. Doug's old face and added: "I think through the channel of the mercenary union, there shouldn't be even a little news related to it!" ”

"Shadow Sun Warrior Monk? You're talking about the school of martial arts founded by a certain semi-purgatory martial artist? Old man Doug was stunned for a long time before he remembered this inheritance, which was very rare in the Western Continent.

Then Barrett nodded solemnly: "That's right, the person we want to inquire about is a Shadow Sun Warrior Monk." ”

As old Doug said, this school of martial arts was founded by a semi-purgatory martial artist. So even if you understand the core of what it teaches its members, it is how to seek the power of balance. However, there are many intelligent beings on the main plane who are more or less biased against this genre. This may be another reason why there are few inheritors in this profession in addition to the strict requirements for talent!

Of course, Barrett, who has relevant inheritance knowledge in his family, knows that those Shadow Sun Warrior Monks are martial artists who practice the balance between good and evil, light and shadow. They are able to use the power of darkness to drain the lives of their enemies. The ability to light is then used to transfer the absorbed power to a companion.

This particular group likes to learn by contrast. For they know that evil lurks in the hearts of all, even the purest and most tolerant of temptation. By exploring the demons that are hidden in your heart. Expose them to the light and accept them as part of your own soul. In this way, they can learn more about themselves and their abilities. So almost all Kagesun monks believe that denying rather than accepting one's inner impulses is as ridiculous as not using one's left hand.

However, most of the Shadow Monks are members of the Kindness camp. But it's not without losers who are completely dominated by the demons in their hearts because of the failure of the confrontation. And many of those who are inclined to evil have become a little insane because of this genre.

In this case, Barrett is a little worried that the Shadow Sun Warrior Monk who ran away before will appear in front of him one day to trouble the players - after all, if that guy is really a psychopath. The other party may come to the door when he gets sick one day, and Barrett definitely has nowhere to go.

"If that's the case, I think you'll have to wait a while! I'll immediately arrange for someone to look through the relevant archives. Let's hope you can find out what information is related to it! As he said this, old Douglas tugged at the cloth strip beside him. Then he smiled apologetically at the players, "Please take a taste of the drinks and things we have here for a while." I now have to take part in that tidying up as well. ”

Wait until old Doug leaves. Noodles asked Barrett, a little confused, "Are you really sure there's news of that guy in the Mercenary Guild?" ”

"Half and half! In any case, the Mercenary Guild is also the landlord of 'Ulrik'. Even if we can't get any definite information, it should be able to give us some helpful clues. Barrett, who said this, reached out and pinched the slender 'flower neck' of the goblet. With the movement of the wrist, the cup containing the amber liquid rotated regularly.

And Clematis. Bot was also quick to express his doubts: "Are you really sure that guy is really likely to come to us for trouble?" ”

"Either way, we need to be prepared. And do you think it's normal for a few more Kagehi Warrior Monks to do that kind of work? Barrett smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Anyway, I don't dare to pin my safety on the small probability that everything is normal on the other party." ”

"When it comes to possible retaliation, Barrett, I'm a little worried. That night we brought back the 'flashing dog' for the Colston family. Will we be remembered by the people behind this whole thing? The halfling wanderer, munching on cheese, asked.

"If it's just memorization, maybe the other party will!" But then Barrett shook his head again: "But I think that in the current environment, the big man behind it may not attack us as a dull little shrimp." Even with the passage of time, everything related to us will be slowly diluted. And if you're really looking for trouble, the Colston family who issued the mission is the first to bear the brunt! ”

It was then that Barrett heard the door being pushed open, and his rambling was heard. After finding that everyone's eyes were focused on him, Rao was a little uncomfortable with the experience of Old Man Doug.

"Ahem! Cough! After clearing his throat, old Doug in front of him slammed the door shut: "I'm very sorry for this Mr. Boreham, the information you are looking for is not related to our mercenary union. ”

Barrett, who heard this, immediately frowned: "Isn't there even a little news about this?" ”

"That! Mr. Boreham, I beg your pardon for being rude. Old Doug suddenly became a little cautious, "Are you sure you met a Shadow Sun Warrior Monk that night?" ”

Barrett said with a serious face: "I can be absolutely sure of that. I remember it very well. At that time, he used the 'Light of Darkness', a unique ability of the Shadow Sun Warrior Monk, as well as some 'Shadow Flow' moves. If such a guy can't be called a Kagehi warrior monk. I think there are really few Shadow Sun Warrior Monks in the Western Continent. ”

"According to what you say, Mr. Boram, there is really a major omission in the information of our mercenary union." Old Doug sighed with an ugly face: "But for a profession like the Shadow Sun Warrior Monk, if you want to distinguish them from ordinary warrior monks, I'm afraid you have to see them in person......

Looking at the self-consolation of the old man in front of him, Barrett shook his head: "Since that's the case, then Mr. Doug, you can give us a list of suspects first!" There are not too many warrior monks who are close to the Black Lead rank, even in 'Ulrik'. I think the mercenary guild should have this information. ”

As the capital of Norhan, 'Ulrik' has a large number of occupations close to the black lead rank. However, if it were limited to warrior monks who were close to the Black Lead rank, the scope would be much smaller, because warrior monks had different codes of conduct or precepts depending on the school. Although compared to the Paladin, such a restriction can be regarded as completely pediatric. But not everyone is willing to abide by them for the sake of strength or ideas.

"A list of warrior monks in 'Ulrik' who are close to the Black Lead rank? I thought you were joking. Old Doug looked at Barrett, apparently still a little unconvinced.

Barrett was prepared for such suspicions: "There is no doubt about that. If it weren't for the fact that he hadn't intended to fight us. Even if we win, at least someone will pay a price that is absolutely unbearable. ”

"If you're really looking for all the information on this, the drink alone won't be enough!" As he spoke, a smile immediately appeared on Old Doug's face.

Barrett looked at his companion, and after finding no objection, he nodded: "Deduct it from the mission reward as before!" ”

Half an hour later, Barrett and his party left the mercenary guild with a reward of 2,500 gold. And as soon as I returned to the mansion Claudia. Auditore immediately asked impatiently, "Barrett, have you found any suspicious targets from those sources?" ”

"Questionable targets?" Barrett touched his chin and said, "At the moment, there are three people who are very doubtful. ”

"Which three, exactly?" Noodles are also in interest at this time.

Looking at the curious gazes of his companions, Barrett stretched out his first finger: "One is a female orc warrior monk named Arret. That guy used to be a well-known bounty hunter before. With the description of the wanted criminals she captured, the guy was very proficient in stealth. Often when the attacker finds her, it is too late to defend herself. ”

"Stealth raid? This method of combat is indeed somewhat similar to the Shadow Sun Warrior Monk I met before. "Claymatis. Bot nodded approvingly.

Then Barrett stretched out his second finger: "The second is the killer known as the poisoner, as a warrior monk who has completely fallen into darkness, most of the victims who died at his hands were suffocated by the neck with ropes. What's more, the rope he used has never been found. ”

"It's the same one that Rieley had with before." Noodle immediately thought of the picture of that night.

"It's so similar to Shadow Twist." Barrett nodded, then extended a third finger: "Finally, a human warrior monk known as Imogin." The opponent is accustomed to using the recurve blade as the main combat tool. And it can also use it to launch a storm-like and rapid attack. (To be continued......)

PS: Under revision.