Chapter 44: The Mercenary Guild
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Those old fritters who have been "mingling" in "Ulrike" for many years immediately understood that what came in front of them was not a rookie. It's a 'tiger' that can be devoured at any time. Immediately the original red|' Nude'|' Naked's scrutiny also became constricted. It should be that they can't be sure whether the person in front of them is a violent temper that draws a knife at the slightest disagreement.
Feeling the gaze that was about to return, Barrett felt very satisfied. When he stepped into the big 'gate', he could be said to show his strength to the adventurers and mercenaries inside. Because Barrett knows that in this group, only if he shows enough strength can he avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
It is also the law that the weak 'meat' eats the strong, and the strong are respected. In other areas, there may be a cloak of 'equality and justice'. But there is no one among the adventurers who wants to be bound by that. Yes, despite the name of the Mercenary Guild, there are very few real mercenaries in this building, but it is the scattered adventurers who are its main service objects - the number of real registered mercenaries is small after all, and the staff of the Mercenary Guild will probably starve to death if they rely on those "elites" alone.
As Barrett began to walk to the counter on the other side of the hall, the companions behind him also appeared in front of everyone. A few younger-looking adventurers whistled immediately after seeing a few 'female' players: "There's actually a pretty girl ......"
I have to say that in terms of the 'female' and 'sexual' players Barrett has seen, none of them are ugly. Although I don't know if this is a benefit given by the system to "female" and "sexual" players, I have to say that their appearance is above the standard. And these people in the team, even among the 'female' and 'sexual' players, belong to the superior level.
It can be said that both Claudia. Auditore Klematis. Bot or Rielely, in terms of appearance, are on top of the vulgar powder that adventurers have access to. It's no wonder that those young and vigorous aboriginal adventurers who have not yet been smoothed out by reality react like this.
But before they could finish speaking, the elder next to them immediately covered their mouths with their hands and feet. Then he dragged and dragged these "fine" and unobtrusive juniors under the table. Looking at the apologetic old faces, Barrett couldn't do anything even if he wanted to take someone to Liwei.
At the same time, Barrett's gaze showed several faces that behaved slightly differently from most adventurers. Several of them sat together, the cloaked men who had most of their bodies hidden under their cloaks, looked at Barrett and the others with a hint of wariness in their eyes.
There are also a few solo adventurers scattered around the corners of the hall. Occasionally sweeping the eyes of the blood-stained gray 'flowers', there seemed to be a little curiosity and longing. Compared to the unabashed style of those cloaked men, the behavior of these lone adventurers is mostly disguised. It's just that their disguise skills really need to be trained, and even a little more seasoned adventurers will find flaws. Popular novels
'Those cloaked men are supposed to be official mercenaries like us. It seems that they think of us as potential competitors! However, those young people feel a little weird in short, if it is a lone ranger, it is obviously not enough, but if it is a rookie, it is a little bit unlike ......' while walking Barrett pondered the particularly conspicuous characters in the hall. Because he didn't know if he would have any 'intersections' with these guys in the next mission.
Coming to the counter, Barrett took out his book and said, "The blood-stained gray 'flower' mercenary group will go through the formalities, and we will beg for a living in 'Ulrike' for the next period of time." ”
The old man behind the half-man-tall counter. Slowly put on his glasses. Then Barrett handed out the book and began to carefully check the seal and number on it. After comparing them with the sample in his hand one by one. The old man in front of him, who had most of the silver thread, finally handed back the identity document: "Welcome to 'Ulrike'. If so, can you tell us where you are now? In that case, if there is any major action on the part of the union, you can be notified in time. You know, that kind of action is a big deal that pays well. ”
The old man's voice in front of him was not loud, but it was full of energy. However, such a courteous performance immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the other adventurers in the hall. It's just that for some reason, those adventurers who are two by two don't dare to speak out. Whether it is offending the old man at the counter in front of them, or the blood-stained gray 'flower', it is not a good thing for them.
So after you look at me, I look at you, and finally a certain adventurer who thinks he has a good relationship with the old man comes forward: "Daddy Doug! You're in a big difference, isn't it? He never gave us some big deals. ”
"Big deal? With O'Connell's level, who would dare to give you a big deal. It's not a big deal that you're dead, but what if the entrusted task is ruined because of this, what will happen to the credibility of the union! "The old man who took off his glasses. I glared at the innocent-looking adventurer in front of me.
Then he continued to turn his head and said to Barrett: "Ignore them, those guys who don't know how to make progress can only 'mess around' in the low-level task pile and wait for death." And a few people have such strength at a young age, but they take the initiative to face the challenges one by one! When I was my age, I looked back and regretted my conservatism. ”
"But sometimes it's better to be steady! Regardless of other places, if you are not careful in the crocodile pool of 'Ulrik', I am afraid that there will be no bones left. At this point, Barrett bent slightly and put his head in front of the old man, "Is there something big about your union itself?" Need a good helper? ”
"Not really! See for yourself what happens here. A few more good hands can someone handle the commission! The words of the old man in front of him were full of endless sadness and helplessness. Just like Barrett said before, the 'Ulrike' with many 'intermingling' forces is like a crocodile pool in the eyes of adventurers. Although there are countless treasures hidden at the bottom of this crocodile pool, it is still prohibitive for most people.
That's right, because of the 'temptation' of opportunity|' There are indeed many adventurers and mercenaries who beg for a living in 'Ulrik'. However, they often stay in Ulrike on a long-term contract with their employer. Although their freedom has been greatly restricted, the same security aspect has been somewhat guaranteed.
But with this relatively stable contract. They won't go to places like the Mercenary Guild or the Adventurer's House to 'do odd jobs'. This makes the number of free mercenaries and adventurers in 'Ulrik' a bit scarce. More importantly, in terms of strength and reputation, the remaining 'crooked melons and cracked dates' are even more unsightly.
In the absence of a powerful executor, there will naturally be no well-paid commissions. And the lack of well-paid commissions has further made talent wither. In a sense, Ulrik's mercenary guild is completely trapped in a vicious 'sex' cycle that cannot be broken free.
It's no wonder that the old man in front of him confirmed the identity of Barrett and his party. There will be such an explosion of enthusiasm - since they have come to the mercenary union to register, then the blood-stained gray 'flower' mercenary group naturally belongs to the minority that has not signed a contract. For the 'Ulrik' mercenary union, which has been in an embarrassment for a long time, any little power that is free from the outside is worth winning over.
It seems that the mercenary union of 'Ulrique' is really in a much worse situation than those independent cities...... Barrett, who guessed something from the other party's performance, 'touched' his own chin: "The well-paid big business does have these attractions. I'm not sure our mercenary group will participate, though. ”
"The mercenary guild will never force the participants in this regard." Old man Doug made a direct guarantee.
Barrett didn't really believe in the other party's promises, but he needed to be like this. Hearing what he said just now, he nodded: "Since it is, you can record it!" We are now located in the southern part of the business district, in the courtyard of the Boreham Chamber of Commerce. If there is anything at all. Someone can be arranged to come there and find us. ”
"The mansion compound of the Boreham Chamber of Commerce! Wait, Boreham Chamber of Commerce's Mansion Compound! Old man Doug's voice suddenly rose to eight. Then he looked at Barrett and asked, "Are you here to make trouble?" ”
It can be seen that Old Man Doug sees the blood-stained gray 'flower' team as adventurers who have signed a long contract. In this regard, Barrett had no choice but to open the mercenary group certificate in his hand again, pointing to the name on it and saying, "Mr. Doug, please take a good look at my name before making a conclusion." ”
"Barrett. Boreham ...... "found that he had made a big fuss with the old man Doug, and his face was like the sun in the afternoon at four or five o'clock in the afternoon: "When people are old, they don't know how to become a little problematic when they remember 'sex'...... Thank you for your forgiveness. ”
Barrett, who had retracted the book, 'touched' his chin and asked, "Did people often make trouble like this before?" ”
"It's not very often, it's just that there are always boring people looking for trouble. After all, the current situation of the mercenary union is just right for them to show their superiority......" Old man Doug received with a wry smile.
'This old guy is not telling the truth! At the very least, something is being hidden. The thought popped into Barrett's head, but it didn't stop him from accomplishing his main goal for the day: "Now that I've completed the registration." Then please show us the tasks that you haven't been entrusted with yet! After a long break, we can't wait to get to work. ”
"Okay! Wait a minute, let me find the right assignment for you. Old man Doug looked a little embarrassed when he said this. As I said earlier, if you don't have a strong enough manpower, the commission will naturally change in order to adapt to this situation. So it seems like it takes a lot of effort to find a suitable task.
At this time, Barrett subconsciously looked back at the men in the cloak: "If it weren't for these people, the words given by the old man Doug in front of me would not have asked me to find them." Instead, go back and wait, and I'll contact you right away. Looks like we're still stained with their light! ’
"Sir. The right tasks for you are here. As he said this, Old Man Doug handed over a parchment scroll.
"Looking for a pet?" Barrett, who took the first parchment roll, immediately frowned, "Isn't it okay to find someone to deal with this kind of task?" Otherwise, it would be more effective to have people put up notices outside than to ask us! ”
Finding pets is a task that even adventurers who are just starting out are reluctant to undertake. Not to mention the low pay, more importantly, I feel ashamed. Of course, in a metropolis like 'Ulrique', finding a lost pet is no less difficult than looking for a needle in a haystack.
What's more, in the eyes of those slum people, even if it is a playful pet with a noble blood. It's just a 'meat' meal. As long as it disappears for a few days, eighty percent of it has already fallen into the belly of someone who doesn't know. If you really want to look for it, you don't need to do that at all. And Barrett doesn't think anyone will 'spend' a lot of money for it.
"Mr. Boreham, the second lady of the Colston family is not an ordinary pet that has been lost!" Old man Doug smiled and said, "That's a magical beast with the ability to shapeshift!" The Colston family paid it 3,000 gold coins. ”
"Are you sure it's a magical beast that can change into 'sex'?" Barrett immediately frowned when he heard this, "Why do I think it's not a pet, but a bodyguard arranged by the Colston family for their own young lady!" Mr. Doug's mission is obviously problematic! ”
A magical beast that can shapeshift. At the same time, it often has quite good combat effectiveness. In fact, many aristocratic ladies will carry this kind of 'pet' with them as the last line of defense. One can imagine how such a bodyguard could be so easy to get lost. Perhaps there is also a power struggle within the Colston family. It's no wonder that the reward seems so lucrative, but the previous group refused to accept it. Bacheng also saw the greasy in this, and was afraid of getting involved in the rights and wrongs of the big family!
Claymatis. Bot also helped at this time: "Mr. Doug, you are really unkind! Such an obviously problematic task dared to be brought to us. Is it a test of our eyesight? ”