Chapter 4 Before Entering the Town

The forces from all directions were constantly pressing Barrett, and at this time he could no longer feel the effect of gravity, let alone distinguish between up and down, left and right. It just felt like I was gliding through a greasy rubber tube that had been greased – how uncomfortable it was.

When the touch of his weight finally came from under his feet, Barrett felt a little lighter. After releasing the palms of Rielly and Kleimatis, the circle of the 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' mercenary group, which was formed by holding hands according to height, could be regarded as completely broken.

"It's just as uncomfortable as Lily's previous statement. It's even more appetizing than just starting to take a boat. Claudia, who slapped her hand on her chest, complained with a slightly twisted expression.

Clematis, who also had an ugly face, took several deep breaths while expanding his chest at this time: "It's uncomfortable, and it only takes a short time to be uncomfortable with the teleportation technique." If you take a boat, you won't be able to spend many days in the murky air! It's just too expensive. 1200 gold! They're really up to it! ”

"We're six people teleporting! Do you think you would be able to negotiate such a low price if you were to go to church yourself? Barrett, who heard this, was also a little unhappy. Even if the price is really high, it is not the turn of the profiteers of the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce to complain.

Rieli, who was pulling the cat on the side, also joined the discussion at this time: "That's right! This is already quite cheap. You must know that if it is not for the power of the Boram family's mage tower, if you find a wild mage to cast spells, you need to charge in both directions. In that case, I am afraid that I will not be able to fight without 2000 gold coins. ”

"I'm afraid it's not just 2,000 gold coins, a mage who can teleport with 6 people at the same time. The caster level has reached level 18. You think the kind of powerful spellcaster who is already approaching the legendary. Is it something we can reach? They will be willing to go for this little money. And to provide us with spell casting services? Barrett shook his head as he spoke, "The best option at that time is to find a level 9-10 mage who will teleport us in two parts." And you have to know that teleportation is incorrect. Even if nothing happens, it will probably take a bit of work for the few of us to get back together. ”

"Alright! Didn't I just be wrong? Under the repeated bombardment of Barrett and Rielly, Claymatis had no choice but to surrender immediately.

Turning her gaze back to Barrett, Riele Lielet asked with some curiosity, "So such a cheap spellcasting service is so rare." Barrett, are you sure you only paid 1,200 gold coins, and you didn't pay any non-cash price behind your back? For example, how much do you contribute to the family? ”

Barrett, who felt uncomfortable under Rieli's gaze and words, couldn't help but ask: "In your eyes, am I the kind of wronged boss who likes to pay silently behind his back but doesn't say a word?" ”

"How not! Your past performance. It really makes people feel like that! Immediately Rielie blinked and nodded. Immediately after hearing this, Laru, Clematis, and Claudia also nodded their heads one after another. And only the anvil shows that the two do not help each other.

Looking at the expressions of his companions who 'you are this kind of person', Barrett was really angry and funny. Shaking his head helplessly: "You guys don't think so nonsense. I have always been conscientious about the tasks that should be carried out in my duties. And all the actions that require extra payment, I choose to let everyone share it. ”

"Who knows if you've erased some of it in private in the past." Rielie was obviously a little skeptical that Barrett had been slapping his swollen face and becoming fat.

Barrett, who was tilting his head with his hands on his hips, said a little weakly at this time: "If I am really like what you suspect, then why do I need to sign a labor agreement with Clematis and Claudia every time!" Wouldn't it be good to play with them directly when the time comes? ”

"That's right!" After thinking about it again, Rieli immediately felt that Barrett's words were reasonable. And those ladies, who were originally in high spirits, immediately took advantage of the excitement and returned in defeat.

"That's it! You should be concerned about where we are now. You must know that teleportation techniques are all errors, how far away are we from the 'Golden Mailang Town' where the noodles are located. Barrett, who was sure that he had dismissed their thoughts, immediately changed the subject to prevent one of them from revival.

Rielly immediately patted her chest: "Don't worry! For today, I went to learn the right spells. ”

Immediately, the mage began chanting incantations and waving his hands to guide the spell. As the spell was cast, Elly's finger suddenly stopped somewhere: "There's a town about 13 miles away in that direction. ”

"Lily, are you sure that's the 'Golden Wheat Lang Town' where the noodles are?" Clematis asked with great concern. After all, 13 miles is not a short distance, in case something goes wrong. That's a waste of effort.

Rielly, who had no confidence, counted the white clouds in the sky: "I really can't guarantee this." I just used the 'City Positioning Technique' of the 1st Ring, although I was able to find out the direction and distance of nearby cities. The only trait that can be selected is scale. In case there is a town the same size as 'Golden Mailang Town' in the vicinity that is closer to us......"

'City Locator' is an uncommon 1-ring spell. When casting this spell, the caster can sense the location and distance of the community closest to them, and can determine at least the size of the community they are searching for (a search radius of 10 miles per caster's level). In the case of Riele, she was just looking for the small-town community closest to her.

However, because this spell is only 1 ring, it is very restrictive - it is the distance to the target city that is 'closest', and you may have to find other ways to avoid those solid obstacles during the journey, so the caster of this spell hates to detect an underground city half a mile away from him when he is on the surface. The nearest city on the surface of the earth was less than five miles from him.

Typically, it is often prepared by the caster to find the nearest place to stay when they get lost. So for someone like Erielli who has a clear destination. I'm afraid there will be some other problems. Once there is a community of the same size that is closer to you. Naturally, the path pointed out is in the opposite direction.

"Don't worry too much! Judging from the map, there should not be a second town of the same size nearby. Barrett, who was observing the parchment scroll in his hand, immediately opened his mouth to answer most of the questions, "Although this map is a map of the trade routes drawn by the Boreham Comptoir 10 years ago. There is a big difference between accuracy and military supplies. But it shouldn't be so obvious that a town will be left behind. As for the emergence of a new town from scratch in 10 years, I don't think it's very likely. ”

"Barrett, bring me the badge that the noodles have used, and I'm going to use the Trajectory Dance to determine his position." Although Barrett's words made a lot of sense, Rielie still felt that it would be better to add an insurance policy. Lest you run in vain - you know, depending on the distance, it will take hours for the players to walk there without affecting their combat effectiveness!

Barrett didn't care and handed the badge to Rielly: "Try it if you want!" But I advise you not to waste your efforts. If only noodles were that easy to detect with prophecy spells. Will he still be able to survive in this area surrounded by foreign enemies? ”

"You're saying that noodles now have the means to counter the prophecy spell." Rielly, who had obviously taken the badge, immediately became hesitant.

Smiling, Barrett shrugged: "Obviously. ”

"Oh well! I won't waste the scrolls. Reielly, who returned the badge to Barrett, then asked, "Now reconfirm what kind of community 'Golden Wheat Lane' is and where Noodle is now." ”

"According to Noodles, the local permanent population should be between 600-800. There are also some migrant workers and businessmen. The town doesn't have its own Thieves' Guild, but with the war there are quite a few adventurers, as well as cultists. Anvil quickly revealed the information he had gotten from offline.

Immediately afterwards, Barrett also talked about the news he got from the Beverstock family: "Originally, Noodles' mission this time was to investigate the movements of the 'Queen of the Evil Dragon' shaman in the Cruze Kingdom. However, because the difference in strength between the two sides was too great, the believers of the 'Dragon God of Good' church who participated were noticed and hunted down by the other party. Now among the original 5 people, 1 has returned to the arms of the dragon god. Of the remaining 4 people, except for 1 confirmed escape, 3 people, including Noodles, are still playing peek-a-boo with enemies in the Cruze Kingdom. ”

"If that's the case, I think the first time we enter 'Jinmailang Town', I'm afraid we'll fall into the sight of those pursuers. When the time comes, once you meet the noodles. I'm afraid I'll have to go to war on the spot. Clematis said with a serious face, "So after entering the city." We must observe the terrain so that we don't get stuck inside. ”

Watching your companions, you and I construct the possible next encounters word by word. Rielly said indignantly: "It's just one level away, it's just one level away from being able to learn 'know the city.'" When the time comes, as long as I enter the town and use a spell, I will be able to grasp most of the information in that area. Where is it still used as it is now, a little east and a little west to piece together the news. ”

'Know the City' is the mage's four-ring spell. He is able to give the caster access to knowledge about the community's surroundings as if he were the community itself. The caster of a spell who completes a spell will immediately be informed of three of the following information: the population of the community, the dominant race of the community and the proportion of the race, the proportion of the population of a particular race, the highest-level role of a particular class, the type and faction of the community's power center (randomly selected if there is more than one power center), the most important factors influencing the city's economy and trade, or the most powerful item in the city.

It can be said that unless it is covered up by special means, as long as a spell can complete the reconnaissance work of a secret agent for many years. If Rielly had learned the spell, she would have been able to make detailed plans and provide a lot of important information to her companions as soon as she entered the cityβ€”but in terms of value for money, it would have been a matter of opinion.

"Rieli, don't forget that the 'City Positioning Technique' was acquired through the Boreham family. If you want to 'know the city', you'll have to save your own contributions. It's not enough to rely on that monthly payout for the outlying caster. Barrett naturally didn't forget to remind Rieley what she should pay attention to.

With the exception of some commonly used spells, most spells are not so easy to learn. Even in some cities of the magical deserts of the Northlands, there is a conversation like this:

"You want to learn protective spells? Sorry, there's no one in the area who understands this, you'll have to go to Violet Academy or Master Chanem to find it. ”

"Do you want to learn teleportation? Sorry, we don't know how to teleport, it's a secret spell that has only been passed down within the Arcane XX organization, and you have to join it and have a certain status to learn it. ”

"Do you want to fly? Sorry......"

Although in Boreham collar such a situation will not arise. But unpopular and idiosyncratic spells like 'City Positioning' and 'Know the City' are not so easy to master. With Eliri's own way, I'm afraid I can't even buy a scroll, let alone directly copy the contents of the public spell book.

However, with Barrett's recommendation before, Rielie is now a member of the Boreham family's organization. Although it is still an off-staff member. However, the basic subsidy accumulated in the past few months is still abundant for the 'urban positioning technique' of the first ring. However, that little bit of perk is a drop in the bucket in front of the 'Know City' of the 4th Ring - so Rielie has to fight for the strength of Boreham like Barrett.

"Got it! Besides, if you go to take on the family mission next, I don't think anyone in the team will object. Ricelli licked her lips as she said this, "According to what I've got, the Boreham family has always been very generous. ”

Clematis then nodded as well: "The intelligence in the church seems to prove this. As long as you're able to complete the tasks you've been given, it seems that the Boreham family will never mind giving them a satisfactory reward. It's a great employer. ”

"But the task given by the family will definitely not be easy!" Barrett reminded several of his companions in an accentuated tone. (To be continued.) )

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