Chapter 102: Make Your Own Voice
"Even if there are reinforcements from the paladins, I'm afraid the situation with Mekpis won't be too good. Let's go over and take a look, so as not to affect the viscount's next plans. Captain Warburton is still the Viscount of the Golden Thorn Bird.
At this time, Barrett wished that he had not chosen a career in the legal system in the first place. At this time, it is time to give Captain Warburton a spell like "mind detection" to try it, and whether he is willing to say this.
On the contrary, after Captain Cassandra turned to look at the almost crippled team, he hesitated: "I think with our current situation, even if we rush over, it won't help much!" ”
Captain Warburton's already unsightly face, which heard this, suddenly pulled down completely. The gaze that looked at his colleague also became a little cold. And Captain Cassandra also showed a vigilant look after noticing the other party's actions.
As a criminal gang that influences the underground forces of Walter Harbor, the Burgton Brotherhood, which has always suppressed the security forces, does have corresponding strength. In addition, they did not spread their power throughout the harbor like the thieves' union in the underground of the "Mailang Tavern" to avoid the disaster of last night.
Therefore, compared with the first one, the losses of the security team in today's second "thief hunting" operation can be said to be too bad-looking at the security team members who can still stand, almost none of them are not wrapped in blood-soaked bandages.
The head, arms, torso, and legs had been tested with quick knives and axes during the recent battle with the Boulton Brotherhood. The scars of the skin and flesh and the gaps in the bones were all drenched in holy water after the war. It is treated with ointment and bandages. But in this respect I want to fully recover. But it also takes a long time to wait.
Although the physique of people in this world is much higher than in reality. However, minor injuries are usually not caused without the use of divine magic. It also often takes 1-3 days to recover. And the flesh wounds that are enough to see the bones are absolutely unrecoverable every week or so.
Not to mention the really nerve-wracking guys -- at least four of the security squad are now incapacitated, and if they don't lie in bed for ten days and a half months, they probably won't even have the ability to act on their own.
Of course, compared to those companions who have already returned to the kingdom of God, these survivors are already considered to have a lot of luck. In battle, the sword has no eyes, and unless the strength is outstanding, in addition to fighting bravely to kill the enemy, he must also pin his life and death on the ethereal luck.
Although the battle just now had the pressure of the blood-stained gray flowers, the current strength of Barrett and the others could not affect the situation of this battle. Maybe when faced with a rabble of players who are also players, Barrett alone may be able to play Musou Flurry. Unfortunately, the members of the Boulton Brotherhood are not the soft-footed shrimp who have never seen blood.
Even if you give a coward a dragon slayer. It may not be the same as a veteran of a hundred battles holding an ordinary dagger. Although the players are given official positions as soon as they enter the game, their own expressions make this blessing on the body of the number of templates and pearls secretly cast.
The Thieves' Guild can be regarded as a violent gang with organized group words, and the tenacity of their armed forces in battle will never be matched by a thug like Gu Chao Boy.
It is not easy for a civilian in the Western Continent to get ahead. In other words, the ascending passage is extremely narrow and closed, and every successful person who stands out has a lot of bones buried under his feet.
From this point of view alone, the reality is very similar. It's just that the materially rich productivity environment makes it possible to live at the bottom of society without struggling to survive even if you live at the bottom of society.
In this way, although there are many people like Barrett who study hard and strive to improve, they hope to obtain more social resources and information authority through their own actions. But it's not like there's nothing like a guy who can get by and get used to being raised as a pig.
But the aborigines in the game are different, they have to fight with the sky, the earth, people, and themselves. If you meet a benevolent lord, you can also enjoy the joy of harvest after hard work. If you meet a tyrant-like character, it is not easy to satisfy even if you want to be satisfied.
Therefore, for them, any channel that can be grasped is not to be missed. For many civilians, joining an organization like the Thieves' Guild is not something to consider.
Even if it is for the sake of disaster, it provides itself with a broader living space and a ladder to rise. Cang Liao knows etiquette from the truth. Food and clothing are enough to know the glory and disgrace - the burden of survival leaves them with no choice.
It is precisely because of the broad basis of survival. Even if it has a bad reputation, even if it is hostile to the government and the rest of the people. The internal competition of the underworld gangs, which do not lack backup members, is also very fierce.
It is different from the traditional thieves' union, which has a clear division of labor and many businesses. The most important thing for a thief union like the Brotherhood, which mainly operates a gray (black) industry, is its management ability and the power to watch the scene. The former is an amplifier of profits, while the latter is the security guarantee of its own "gold mine".
In the Burton Brotherhood, only members who dare to fight, dare to fight, have good talent and can endure hardships can become real thugs. Of course, they are often treated much better than those of ordinary members. And the stormtrooper who led the team among them spoke completely by strength, and the high-level of the Boulton Brotherhood did not speak at all in this regard.
After such a series of screenings, plus those collaborators (similar to offerings) used by the Bourton Brotherhood Unit. Even the arson forced the members of the Burton Brotherhood to abandon their location and leave the mansion to fight the vigilantes. But without the help of the players, I really don't know how this battle will be won!
Even Barrett shot the threatening members of the Burton Brotherhood with a compound longbow in his own hand from a distance. Even Lalu, who had made a qualitative leap in strength, was like a dragon crossing the river with the power of a cat, stirring up their formation.
Even Rielly's support spells greatly limit the movement and play of the Burton Brotherhood members. Even Claudia. Auditore's words of mental evolution greatly strengthened the fighting power of the vigilantes.
But even after such a powerful external reinforcement. The battle between the two vigilantes and the Burton Brotherhood also ended in only one disastrous victory - a fifth of their own fatality rate. One-third of the battle damage. At the same time, the rest are all injured.
If this situation is used to deal with a smuggling alliance that is even more powerful than the Burton Brotherhood. Even just going to reinforce other teams is a self-defeating action in the eyes of the sane.
Barrett originally wanted to use his own words to remind the aborigines present that they should consider whether to participate in the next action because they are old, weak, sick and disabled. Unexpectedly, it directly caused a huge contradiction between the two security captains in terms of behavior and concepts. Although now it seems that there is no between the two sides
Barrett, who had lord experience in the closed beta, took this opportunity to start judging the two in front of him: "Captain Warburton, this guy seems to be a very cool official at his roots!" This style of being only responsible to the superiors and not caring whether the people below live or die. Although for the superiors, it is a sharp blade if it is used well. But there is a point difference cuò words. Most of the time it will be a loss of reputation. And he himself may not end well. On the contrary, Captain Cassandra, the captain has the talent to be a leader......
While Barrett doesn't think his analysis is necessarily correct, it's a good way to pass the time after a fight. In ancient times, most of the legendary skills of people were constantly exercised in this way.
And it was in the midst of a stalemate between Warburton and Cassanna, the two vigilante captains. The expressions of the vigilantes present also changed slightly. Although as the natives of this world, they are all accustomed to life and death, and after experiencing the tragedy of last night, they can barely change their faces due to the departure of their companions who get along day and night. But Captain Warburton's disregard for the lives of the members also made them feel dangerous and chilling.
Barrett could imagine that from this moment on, an irreparable chasm would form between the members of the vigilante and Captain Warburton. No one likes a leader who doesn't put his life first, especially when he shows this qiē in front of him unabashedly and nakedly.
'I think Viscount "Golden Thorn Bird" may have a difficult future on the road to regain power! As a double-edged sword, if it weren't for absolute authority, the real cool officials would hurt themselves far more than others! I don't know if it's because the Kristol family can't find the right talent after experiencing the royal suppression. Still ......' Barrett shook his head at the thought of this, but then he showed a wry smile: 'Damn! I haven't changed my habits back yet. What does the success of the Viscount of "Golden Thorn Bird" have to do with us. We are now nothing more than mercenaries. And not ready to invest in the Christol family. ’
Compared to the two security team captains who looked at each other angrily like cockfights, and those security guards who began to make small calculations in their hearts. Players are now completely on the sidelines of watching the show.
"Barrett! Looks like you don't agree with us participating in the clean-up operation against the smuggling alliance? Rielly, who had already seen what Barrett was thinking, leaned on his back and whispered to his ear.
"That's right! Judging by Captain Kasanderra's previous complaints. The Smuggling Alliance is far superior to the Burton Brotherhood we just dealt with. Barrett took a step forward and distanced himself from Rielly before turning around and continuing, "Do you think we have any chance of leading this group of old and sick people in our current situation?" ”
"But Captain Cassandra had said before that there were two vigilantes and a third of the personal guards that had been transferred from outside by the two vigilantes. Coupled with the holy warriors who were reinforced later, the lord's side should not be too bad in terms of strength. Rielly asked, resting her chin as she withdrew the palm of her hand from Barrett's shoulder.
"Mage, how many of your daily spells do you have left?" In contrast to the answer that Rielly expected, Barrett directly asked such a question.
"Daily spells?" Rielly was stunned for a moment, and then said, "There are 2 spell slots left in the first and second rings. The scroll has 2 Greasy Spells, a Spider Web Spell, and a Scorching Ray left. ”
"Although I barely used my own spells, the consumption of scrolls in the previous battle was still not small. Rielly, at least more than a third of the means you can use now! Barrett deliberately made a look of rational analysis.
Rielly raised her eyebrows and thought for a moment, then nodded, "Your judgment is about the same. ”
Barrett then turned his gaze to Clematis. Bote: "Miss Bote. When you saved me before, you basically consumed your magic skills today! ”
"Except for prayer. There are no spells left in the first ring and two changes. Anyway, Barrett, your vitality is really amazing! "Speaking of which, it seems that something suddenly occurred to Claymatis. Bot patted his chest. "But that boxer's combat power is even more amazing. I think you just got punched! If that punch had hit me, I'd have to go to the temple today and wait for the resurrection. ”
Prayer is the Priest's 0-ring spells, which, while cast like any other spell, are not consumed when cast and can be used again after a certain period of time.
That's right, it can be reused, which is the biggest difference between prayer and mage tricks. It is said that this is a gift from the Shrine to the priest, but unfortunately not all Shrines can be so generous. In fact, it is often only the pastor of a large church with a large number of believers or perhaps a great influence who can access the power of prayer that can be used repeatedly.
So the priests of the Great Church on the battlefield tend to be more popular because of the humble spells of gifting and healing minor injuries. It is often possible to save a soldier's life in the middle of the battlefield. Although there is a time limit on how long it can be used, it is much cheaper than a magic spell that runs out of use.
"You also know that your magic has been depleted. In this case, if something unexpected happens. Someone in our team is going to the temple again. Speaking of this, Barrett especially stretched out his finger and emphasized, "Although it is said that taking people's money and eliminating disasters from others, we should always calculate whether the other party's reward is worth our own efforts." And don't forget why we accepted this task, don't let that Viscount of the "Golden Thorn Bird" think that we have no temper! Otherwise, the other party is likely to gain an inch. ”
The reason why the players temporarily abandoned their original plan and stayed in the port of Walter was driven by Viscount "Golden Thorn Bird". He was also threatened by Viscount of the Golden Thorn Bird and his ally, Mr. Esmonk, the envoy of the Battle Alliance.
Don't look at the meeting between Barrett and Viscount "Golden Thorn" and Mr. Esmunger, both sides have to be polite with their own watches. However, under this high-sounding disguise, the positions of the two sides are by no means identical.
In this kind of cooperation, which was already built on unequal conditions, Barrett felt that his party must not work too hard in this work. Otherwise, whether it is the "Golden Thorn Bird" Viscount or Mr. Esmunger, I am afraid that the attitude towards the players will become more and more tough in the future.
And that's exactly what Barrett fears - people are fickle wives, no. People are good at being bullied, and horses are good at being ridden. It's like slaves who don't know how to resist and can't overthrow all evil slave owners. The working class is not high, and violent seizure of power cannot be exchanged for relatively humane social welfare.
In this unequal hiring environment from the start, players must let employers know that they do not have the initiative in their own hands. Otherwise, it is unknown whether the other side will let the players go before the war begins.
As a player, Barrett has no desire to be cannon fodder for Viscount "Golden Thorn", an aboriginal nobleman who has little to do with him. Giving one's own "voice" at the right time helps those who are so-called superiors to have a clear understanding and not think that everything is under their control.
More importantly, the experience of the testing period made Barrett clearly understand that he should not look at problems with the mentality of a weak person now. What is afraid of arousing the disgust of the Viscount of the "Golden Thorn Bird"! Hoping that the other party will keep their promises, etc., are all the thoughts of the weak.
There is a saying that only the weak take care of the overall situation! It's like the big dwarf before, ignoring the solicitation of the "Golden Thorn Bird" Viscount. And the Viscount of the "Golden Thorn Bird", who is the lord, has nothing to do with him - this is the privilege of the strong.
Although he did not have the absolute advantage of the big dwarf, Barrett was considered a strong man in Walter Harbor. Before the reinforcements of the Battle Alliance arrived, it was one of the highest combat forces that could be used in the hands of the Viscount of the "Golden Thorn Bird".
Under these circumstances, Barrett felt that while he was following the orders of Viscount "The Golden Thorn Bird", he should also take some action from time to time to tell his own "voice". Let the other party understand that it is not just a small person like himself who is threatened by him who needs to take care of the overall situation. Once it is pressed too tightly, it is the Viscount of "Golden Thorn Bird" himself who needs to take care of the overall situation.
Barrett's idea was not fully revealed, but Claudia. Auditore and Clematis. The two eldest ladies of Bott still saw a little clue from his words and deeds - although the elite church of the upper class may not be able to cultivate talents, their breadth of knowledge and understanding of human nature will definitely not be found.
"Oops! It's actually this kind of intrigue again. Mother, I was tired of these at the beginning, so I hid away. I didn't expect to come to the game to find excitement and actually run into that damn thing again. "Claudia. Auditore shook his head, "But this is at least much easier for us to deal with than the punching bag-sized fist before." In any case, we are not soft persimmons to be manipulated. "But having said that, Claudia. . . The expression on Auditore's face was terrifying. This shaking m is looking forward to the deadly aura that will be coming that day!
Of course, on the other hand, she was right - Barrett and his party are not soft persimmons to be manipulated. is not only because of the strength of Barrett and others, but also because the forces represented by their character backgrounds are also extremely crucial.
If it's an adventurer from an ordinary civilian background, even if he has similar strength to Barrett. But when dealing with nobles like Viscount "Golden Thorn Bird", the room for maneuver is definitely not as great as that of Barrett and his party.
First of all, the strength of the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce is undeniable, although Clematis. Bot is just a small screw in the church. The church will not fight the "Golden Thorn Bird" Viscount for her. But if Klematis. If Bot had been treated unjustly and sought asylum, the church would not have ignored it.
And the Barrett family is even less so. Don't look at the Barrett family's title is only one level higher than Christol's viscount. But the change at this level is the leap from a low-level lord to a high-level lord. Because the earls are mostly the princes who guard one side. Most of them governed several counties by one person, so they were also called "Fang Bo".
On the other hand, the title of the Kingdom of Norhan and the title of the Kingdom of Ethasia are not the same. Although it did not reach the gap between the general secretary of the Celestial Empire and the general secretary of the Kim family (Joseon). But there is a fairly obvious difference between the aristocracy in the Western Continent after all.
What's more, the Boreham family did not have long been promoted to earldom. But the depth of his roots makes many so-called "millennium families" jealous.
Although the Boreham family was able to develop rapidly. Auster. Boreham did not officially elevate the throne as a star in the sky. But as long as he has not been confirmed to fall, he is a powerful strategic deterrent at all times.
Judging from the fact that Barrett is quite valued by this generation of earls, if he really makes trouble, he will definitely be protected by the family.
Claudia was the only one of the three threatened. Auditore is relatively weak. However, because the Auditore family has little influence on her now, as long as the traces are hidden, there is actually no big problem.
"Alright! Listen to you. After biting their ears for a while, the rest of the companions put the final choice in Barrett's hands.
After receiving a response from his companions, Barrett immediately shouted sternly, "Captain Warburton! I agree with Captain Cassandra. The previous battles were very costly. We urgently need a break now. (To be continued.)
ps: Fix the typo in it.