Chapter 243: Attacked, Lightning Struck
The sun was setting, it was almost dusk, and the sky was a brilliant golden yellow.
Lyudmila personally arranged the arrangements, and the rangers of the Iron Bear Legion led the wolfdogs and began to set up the camp sentry stakes.
The Imperial army was in the light, Sigma was in the dark, and the necromancer quietly set up interesting gadgets, such as the Eye of Truth and the Eye of Scouting, and had the soldiers hunt down some owls, and then overtook them into lifeless undead creatures, ordering them to disappear into the treetops everywhere. Once the anomaly is detected, the undead owl's life-eroded vocal cords will immediately emit a high-pitched, eerie howl, and then swoop down and explode for you.
In addition, Sigma also visited the outpost arrangement of the Iron Bear Legion, and put forward some ideas and suggestions for improvement, and his views were very valuable, all of which hit the nail on the head, which surprised the Legion's secret detectives, and the necromancer just smiled proudly - he had skipped school for three or five years, and had already accumulated deep reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance skills in hide-and-seek with the masters of the Holy Realm and the Four Davids, compared to the professional level of these scouts was really too young, too simple.
The sergeant major of the reconnaissance battalion was reporting to Lyudmila on the arrangement, and also highlighted the valuable advice provided by Sigma: "Your Highness, I think that Mr. Sigma's idea is very valuable, and it is necessary to compile it into a book, compile it into relevant teaching materials, send it to the major military academies, and promote it to the national army......"
The Iron Princess snorted and said expressionlessly, "Pull it down, you think he is out of kindness?" It would be enough to use it for this task, if his method was extended to the whole country. It was adopted by all armies, although it did improve the reconnaissance ability and sentry insight, but at that time, the battalion defense of the entire formed army of the empire. It will become like a sieve in his eyes. β
When the sergeant major understood, he was immediately terrified, and suddenly felt a chill rushing to his head from the soles of his feet.
He turned his head to see that Mr. Sigma, who had been erudite, sincere and kind, who had taught him everything, was now enthusiastically instructing a baggage officer in the art of arranging the camp, and the sincere smile and unselfish attitude of the other man had secretly admired him, but now it seemed that ...... It turns out that you don't have a good heart, bastard!
As a simple and upright soldier of the Empire. He expressed his unacceptability for Sigma's shameful approach.
Fortunately, Her Royal Highness the princess's eyes are like torches, and her eyes are like torches......
Lyudmila seemed to see through what the sergeant major was thinking, and she smiled. Looking at Sigma gushing in the distance, the necromancer smiled like a flower, his smile was simple and warm, and full of deception. More like a marketing organizer than an insurance salesman. Lyudmila sighed and said in a strange tone: "When dealing with him, you have to be careful, be careful in everything, think about his purpose and motives in the worst way, even if you have wronged him, because if you don't do it." will be turned into a fool by him unconsciously. β
She glanced at Gilly again, who was standing not far away, the yellow paladin staring at someone. Even she didn't notice the smile on her lips, and the Iron Princess shook her head and sighed, "Hmph, another idiot whose IQ is falling rapidly without realizing it." β
The sergeant major had already saluted a military salute and slipped away at a very fast speed, allowing Her Royal Highness the princess to sigh inexplicably here - because for the sergeant major who has experienced the love between men and women and has long been married, Her Royal Highness the princess's words hide something that she herself did not notice but he could see the clue and make him frightened......
"Father God is above, Your Majesty will be mad......" Sergeant Major glanced at Sigma, who was talking energetically, and drew a cross on his chest, "Take care, good dog luck bastard ......"
Sigma didn't know about the episode, and it wasn't until the Rangers had dispersed that he saw Lyudmila walking slowly.
He patted the "magic guide power car" that had just made a great achievement next to him, and said with a smile: "Do you want it to go to the manor for another night and tease the elephant weapon?" Maybe the thunder element in the cloud qi will be consumed. β
Lyudmila shook her head and said, "Forget it, you consumed too much this afternoon, so don't be reckless, take a rest." β
"Fixed-point patrols don't require me to control the whole process, I just need to give a regular circular command to the undead creature, and let it ride the bike in a circle." Sigma replied, "This kind of uniform stampede is not very expensive, and with the vitality of this wild boar before its death, it can probably move on its own for about ten hours, which is enough." β
Lyudmila thought about it, but still refused: "Forget it, the lightning and thunder at night are really huge, not to mention that it lasts all night...... This can easily cause the stupidity of people with ulterior motives, and in the current situation, it is better not to stimulate them. β
Sigma shrugged: "Whatever you want, since that's the case, then call it a day today." β
When Ji Li, who had been making soy sauce, heard this, she smiled, and came over in three steps and two steps: "Are you okay?" Then let's go, it's not early, Alain must be waiting for us, the boy must have cleaned up the house early, cleaned inside and out several times, waiting for us to come and stay, well, not only that, but he must have made dinner, and then he stood in front of the door, and looked out from time to time to see if we were coming, and when he heard the sound of horses' hooves, he would happily come forward...... By the way, should you bring something delicious? Didn't you ask President Victor to prepare some snacks? Going to get it now? β
β¦β¦ I don't know who said at noon that Alain can't eat too expensive things.
Sigma looked at the sky, turned his head and asked Lyudmila: "It's not early, you've been busy all afternoon, are you used to eating the food in the barracks?" Why don't we go together? β
Lyudmila was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Forget it, I won't disturb your two-person world, look, a certain Miss Paladin's face has been stretched longer than a donkey's face, you guy, occasionally think about other people's feelings." β
"Damn, even eat this flying vinegar?" Sigma heard. His eyes widened, and he looked back at Kiri, who seemed to have thought of something. He stepped forward in three steps and two steps, took Gilly's hands, and said to the surprised paladin, "Lilianu, you can't really fall in love with me through and through, do you?" β
ββ¦β¦ Lilianu? Lyudmila was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "What a cute name." β
"Die! What ghost will fall in love with you! Gilly's face turned from white to red. Then, like a cat, he pushed Sigma away with his teeth and claws, and yelled at Lyudmila. "Do you think anyone would treat him as rare as you do? You awkward attack! β
β¦β¦ Obviously, the princess of the empire does not have as extensive knowledge as the paladin of Huang Duan, so she doesn't know what "awkward attack" means, but with a woman's intuition. Lyudmila could still detect the deep malice of Gilly in this word. So she narrowed her eyes: "What did you say?" β
"Say you two are big idiots! A sucker! Jili turned around and ran, "I'll go to Alain's house first!" β
Sigma shouted from behind, "Didn't you say go to the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce to get snacks?" β
Gilly turned around, stuck out her tongue, made a big grimace at the two of them, then stepped onto her horse and ran away.
Looking at the back of the paladin who had gone away, Kiri's last words echoed in his ears. Sigma and Lyudmila both realized something, and for a while their feelings were a little complicated. They all turned their heads and looked at each other, but they quickly looked away and didn't say a word, and finally, Iron Princess and Deathwing squinted their eyes at the same time, looked at Ji Li's figure, and snorted coldly in unison: "Hmph, neurosis." β
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Bidding farewell to Lyudmila, Sigma hurried to the docks, not passing through the main city, along the roads on the outskirts of the city.
At dusk, the sun was setting, and the wharf area was even more lively, and at the end of the day's work, the port laborers were paid by the foreman, shaking their money bags, listening to the pleasant sound of the coins crashing, calling for friends, going to the taverns or brothels they knew each other to stimulate economic growth, and to live a full and empty life.
Compared with the bustle and noise of the East District, the western part of the Wharf District has been lit up with brilliant lights, and the colorful light shines among the gorgeous buildings and houses, and the luxurious carriages continue to drive into this bustling area, and the courteous gentlemen, glamorous ladies, and some people wearing masks walk down the cars, fulfilling and empty lives.
Sigma dismounted beside the Canary Avenue, and someone had already stepped forward, with a straight figure, clean clothes, and just the right smile, not disgusting at all, and the man who looked not much older than Sigma bowed and said, "I am here to greet you by the order of the president." If you are just here to pick up something and are not in a hurry, please wait a moment. From four o'clock onwards, every twenty minutes the kitchen will make a batch of pastries you want, and now count, in three minutes, a plate of fresh pastries will be baked, and within ten minutes, it will be delivered to you, of course, if you are in the mood, you can also go to the hotel and sit down, we have prepared delicious food and wine for you to enjoy. β
The necromancer was stunned for a moment, shook his head, and said, "This is too wasteful. β
"No waste." The man raised his head and blinked, his expression was not abrupt and rude, only a little naughty, "Those cold pastries will end up in our stomachs, thanks to you, we can't eat these good things at ordinary times." β
Sigma also laughed, President Victor really has some skills, and even the little brother below is quite interesting.
The necromancer looked at the sky, he had already asked Alain about the time of dinner at noon, the meal was late, only a stupid girl like Gilly would do some brain supplements without factual basis, but she was going to treat Alain's mother, so it didn't hurt to go early...... But Sigma himself could have walked around a bit, so he said, "Then I'll walk around first, can I be a guide?" β
"It's my pleasure." The other man bent down and said, "Contemptible Benny Cruise, serve you wholeheartedly." β
After introducing himself, he stretched out his hand and said respectfully, "Please allow me to lead the horse for you." β
"It's too ostentatious, the horse is put here first." Sigma handed him the reins.
"As you wish." Benny took the reins, then handed the horse to one of his attendants, "Rest assured, even if all of Carlo's horses are stolen, there will be no accidents on your mount." β
Sigma nodded and walked forward. Benny quickly followed, stretched out his hand, and pointed to the brightly lit West End: "There are a lot of things going on in the West. If you want to see the twilight view, we can go to the observation deck of the Mani Playground, and if you want to have some fun, you can try your luck at the most luxurious casino in Carlo, in addition to the all-day underground gladiatorial arena and 58 restaurants covering 14 cuisines of the mainland......"
Benny gushed. Introductions come and go, that is, they don't introduce men's favorite entertainment venues, and Sigma knows this. I was amused in my heart, and deliberately said: "I'm going to prostitute, you, lead the way." Goalkeeper. Pay. β
Benny's expression froze, and he said cautiously, "Don't you have an appointment for the evening?" Three hours isn't enough for you. β
This sycophant shot well, and a certain virgin showed a pretended profound, smug expression, nodded and said: "This is reasonable, this toss will be tossed until noon tomorrow, won't it be a miss and make them worried?" β
Benny had a happy look on his faceβand then he heard Sigma say, "Well, I'll come back after dinner in the evening." β
"Spare your life!" Benny heard. finally showed a pitiful look and whispered. "The president has an order, if you are led to a brothel, all the members and subordinates of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce in Carlo City, from himself to us small characters, the whole family will be sent to the north to dig coal......
"Okay, I'm not going to embarrass you." Sigma had never had much hope, and he pointed to the chaotic eastern part of the docklands, "Let's go there and walk aroundβyou're fine." β
"I'm fine." Benny bowed his head and said, "But it's dirty and messy, dark and filthy, I'm afraid it will make you uncomfortable." β
"It's okay." Sigma laughed, "I've been to even the worst places." β
So Benny had no objection, with his back to the glorious and gorgeous West End, the two walked to the east where they were drunk and dreamed of death, according to Benny, this is the happy land of the dock workers, and it is also a hotbed of darkness, the most dense place, known as a tavern in three or five steps, and a small casino in five or seven steps, there are also large and small forces here, the casino is protected by several gangster families, and the taverns and inns have united to form a loose but powerful organization, as well as the port association composed of dock workers, They all have the protection and support of a stronger force from the main city of Callo...... If the weak want to survive, they have to huddle together and then cling to stronger forces, and there is no other way.
"Hey, the density of professionals is not small." The third time he passed by a bronze warrior, and when he met two junior mages again, Sigma could feel the faint elemental fluctuations on the two of them, "Are they worshipping here?" β
"These aren't." Benny shook his head, "They're from out of town, probably because of the rumors of the treasure. β
Sigma asked a few more questions about Nina Vidora's Manor, but unfortunately he didn't get any useful information, Benny was limited, and what he knew, Victor knew everything, and more than he knew.
The two of them wandered through the intricate streets of the east, Benny didn't say a word, respectfully followed Sigma, let the necromancer wander around, only when he was about to turn into a dead end, he reminded him, and then pointed out the way out, he seemed to be very familiar with this place, maybe he was born here, grew up with difficulty, and then was appreciated by Victor and worked for the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce?
The gradually dim sky, the chaotic streets, the two brightly dressed people, and the temperament that is out of place with the surroundings, people will be bored when the idle egg hurts, just like Sigma now, he goes to a place where no one walks in the shadow, just to attract a few people to slaughter his "fat sheep", and then taste the pleasure of fishing law enforcement, but unfortunately along the way, whether it is a strong man with a tattoo on his arms, or a man with a short and thin body and obscene eyes, or a child who walks lightly and harmlessly between humans and animals, I saw the two, It's like seeing a beast, their faces change drastically, leaning against the wall and not moving, looking like that they want to embed themselves in the wall, in the long run, Sigma first felt bored, and then felt proud - the so-called little people also have the wisdom of the little people, they either feel the potential to control death in their own bodies, or they judge that they are not easy to provoke, or they may be shocked by the domineering spirit in themselves, in short, the situation that no one dares to provoke can also explain a problem, that is, they are very dick.
Then he heard the low roar of two slightly drunken men holding down one of his drunkard companions.
ββ¦β¦ Shut up! Are you tired of living! That's Benny! Bloody Glove Benny! , how do you dare to talk back? That little white face is not the usual idiot who came to the East End to pretend to be looking for trouble. Even if he's an idiot, it's Benny who follows him! Even if your whole family has nine heads, it's not enough for him to screw it alone! β
"......" Sigma glanced back expressionlessly, and suddenly a ghostly howl sounded in the ears of the three drunkards. A moment later, screams and footsteps rang out from behind.
Fuck, do you feel the potential of Lao Tzu to control death?
After doing this, Sigma continued to walk forward, Benny remained silent, Sigma didn't say anything, he didn't ask.
Walking to a street, shouting, beatings, and begs for mercy were heard from a dark corner. Sigma listened, and the ubiquitous breeze brought the sound into his ears, and the cause and effect were immediately clear: the workers were paid to leave work. It is the state that everyone on the street is rich, and a special profession is about to start working, which is about a thief who has just started his job and is not yet skilled in business skills, and was caught by the owner when he was stealing. And rightfully so, they are being beaten.
Sigma stopped. Benny knew what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "Please rest assured, there will be no death, this is a rule that everyone defaults to." When the thief is caught, he will be beaten, but the owner is measured, and most of the thieves in the East District are organized and killed. Inevitably, there will be trouble, two. Everyone who lives here knows that most of the thieves are children who have little strength, and when something happens in the family, they can't do their hard work, so they have to do this kind of thing to eat, and no one comes to pity them, so they have to pity the owner who has also suffered. β
The necromancer said curiously: "Poor, still fighting? β
"Of course, there will be a lesson." Benny laughed and said, "If you catch a thief, you have to beat it, which is something that even thieves recognize." The owner can vent his bad anger, and the thief, who has been beaten and knows that it hurts, will sum up the lessons of this failure and try not to fail again next time - very strange custom, isn't it? The first time I came to the East End, I also thought it was strange, maybe this is the last bit of twisted kindness in people's hearts in this chaotic and dark, jungle place. β
Sigma asked, "First time?" Aren't you a local here? β
"Of course not, I am the son of Mr. Victor's servant, and he saw that I was clever and gave me a chance, and as you can see, I was lucky enough to take it." Benny looked grateful at the mention of Victor, shrugged his shoulders and walked into the corner, "Please wait a moment, it's a good day to have the honor to serve you today, you might as well let this twisted kindness be a little more." β
A moment later, chaotic footsteps sounded, and several people ran out with palpitations on their faces, as if the corner was not a thief they could beat wantonly, but a fierce beast, they just glanced at Sigma, and then sped up and continued to run, Sigma listened attentively, and vaguely heard their whispers: "Benny, this guy still dares to come out?" Aren't you afraid of being struck to death by lightning? I've heard about the Marquis of Cambra, the Marquis is kind and amiable on the surface, but in fact, he does evil things, and the lightning strike is that his former enemies come back to take revenge when they grow up, and I heard that the big people who have done bad things in Carlo City can't escape! β
Sigma's face changed, and when Benny came out, he repeated the words of the people and asked, "What do you think?" β
"It's just a rumor, I won't tell you, which of us who came out to mix up doesn't have a few lives in our hands? The grievances are clear, each report is ten, and you can have a clear conscience. Benny shook his head indifferently, "What's more, it's just a boring rumor of a resentful person, please ......"
As soon as the words fell, he felt a sharp pain in his chest, Sigma actually flew up and kicked him out, Benny was in the air, he cursed involuntarily in his heart, and then laughed miserably - he didn't expect this distinguished guest to be a ruthless middle school disease, and he said that he would do it, it seems that his life is coming to an end......
Then he saw a brilliant flash, and the roaring thunder shone in the air.
He saw a blue arcane shield on Sigmar's body, blocking the thunder that fell from the sky, several balls of lightning swirled back and forth around him, the necromancer stretched out his hand, and the lightning balls flew and swirled, following his gestures, and then the brilliant lightning and thunder were magically guided to deflect and flow into the earth.
"Fuck, I came to hang out with you on a whim, and I ran into this kind of thing, is it a coincidence, or is it premeditated?" With a cold smile on his face, Sigma rose to his feet, jumped up the low house, and swept away into the distance amid the exclamations of the people, leaving only one sentence, "Go back to Victor and wait there." (To be continued......)