It turned out that Bruno's team had been spotted by two Southern airships on their way back to Kentucky Bay after the raid destroyed the intended target workshop. Then, the high mobility of the Guò airship sent a large number of reinforcements and a sizable number of mages in front of them, completely blocking their way back. The keen Sanhua Elf felt that there was no hope of breaking through at the first time, so he quietly broke away from the team, successfully escaped from the battlefield by relying on the magical stealth ability of the Demon Mantis Cloak, and finally came to the Ferneri River Valley.

"Hmph, it's a deserter!" After listening to Bruno's statement, Guderian, who had only suffered a verbal loss before, immediately smiled disdainfully.

"My employer is only asking for the task of destroying the airship workshop, and the rest is my own freedom." Facing the disdainful gaze of the silver-bearded dwarf, the three-flower elf responded indifferently as usual.

"In that case, it is really quite a coincidence that I met you here, Mr. Bruno." As if he hadn't heard the conversation between the dwarves and the elves, Moriarty nodded again.

"It's not a complete coincidence." Looking at Moriarty, the elf smiled and shook his head: "My original intention was to hide near the river valley, and then follow the returning team to the bay quietly. It's just that I didn't expect that after waiting for a while, the only one who returned safely was your Olympus. ”

"Damn, you kid is using us as a target, so you can continue to sneak away!" Guderian scolded again.

"I don't deny that." Bruno shrugged his shoulders and took a dashing attitude.

"You..."

"All right, Guderian." Moriarty glanced at the silverbearded dwarf. Stopped it from attacking again.

It seems that the three-flower elf should be telling the truth, and it is a smart truth. While Bruno does come across as cold, ruthless, and utterly self-interested, Moriarty is not averse to such a style. At the very least, what the elves did was in line with the rules of the mercenary industry. And if there are rules for doing things, there is a basis for cooperation. As for asking a mercenary to be virtuous and unwavering, this in itself is a very stupid idea. This is because mercenaries are loyal to money and wealth, not to an employer.

"Mr. Bruno, what are your plans next? Apparently. Our setup in Kentucky Bay has been discovered by goblins. The plan to return to the north by sea seemed doomed. Moriarty added.

"Just the situation at hand. It's a bit of a hassle. But for me, it's not a critical question whether or not to take the boat back north. Even staying in the south is not an unacceptable option. Bruno said casually, "After all, I'm just a hired mercenary. And employers. There is no shortage of anywhere. ”

"Not bad." Moriarty sighed softly.

Apparently. The mission that the three-flower elf was hired for has been completed. Commissions are also in hand. At this time, the other party can choose to take a boat back, or they can choose to walk back slowly. It is even possible to choose not to go back. It's all Bruno's freedom. Moreover, Moriarty believes that once the elves take the initiative to join the southern camp, the goblins will definitely welcome a seventh-level magic archer to join. Moreover, this archer may still have a complete finished product of an armor-piercing blast arrow on his body.

Compared with the three-flower elf who is alone and can advance and retreat freely, Olympus, who has an overall action and a "firm position", has no other choice but to do his best to return north, otherwise the end will be unbearable.

"Now that your last assignment has ended, Mr. Bruno, will I have the privilege of being your new employer?" After thinking quickly, Moriarty said suddenly.

"Huh? Morty are you going to hire this guy!? Before the elf could reply, the silverbearded dwarf jumped out in a hurry.

"Shut up!" On the side, White kicked Guderian to the side.

"Your Excellency, what do you need me to do?" Bruno was also taken aback by the other party's suggestion, but quickly calmed down and asked rhetorically.

"First of all, I'm talking about a long-term contract." "As you can see, I have a good squad of crossbows in my Olympus, but I have been lacking a full-time commander. So, I want you, a level 7 magic archer, to be in charge. ”

"What?" This time, Bruno blurted out somewhat disjointedly.

"I want you to join Olympus and become the commander of the crossbow squad." Moriarty repeated again: "Of course, I will pay a commission that matches your value, and I will never be in arrears." This can be fully guaranteed. ”

"I have full confidence in your credibility and ability to pay, and EarthStudio is a great way to guarantee that. And thank you very much for your kind invitation. After looking down and thinking for a moment, the elf looked back at Moriarty and said, "However, before giving a formal answer, may I ask one more question?" ”

"Of course."

"If I don't want to be employed by your Olympus, then..."

"Mr. Bruno, I think you already have the answer in mind, don't you?" At this time, Clausewitz, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly stepped forward and said coldly: "Here and now, either the people of Olympus are the enemies of Olympus. No exceptions! ”

And as the old werewolf's words fell, more than 20 wolf cavalry had faintly surrounded them, firmly controlling the three-flower elf in the outer circle. At the same time, the three-headed Naga also smiled and re-revealed his stunning magic long knife, wielding it lightly.

"Your Excellency, who is this?" It didn't seem to see the threatening movements of the Wolf Rider and Naga, and Bruno still looked at Moriarty with a calm expression.

"My staff officer, Clausewitz." Moriarty's gaze was equally calm.

"Then it looks like I have no choice." The three-flower elf sighed softly.

Obviously, even if the seventh-level magic archer can fight again, he is surrounded by the three-headed Naga, a dozen mid-level warriors, two mages one middle and one low, and a large number of warriors, and he can only be captured. Even if Bruno could use the explosive arrows he still had in his hand to try to give the other party a few heavy blows, and even attract the attention of the goblins coming from the direction of the bay, once he did so, the elf himself would definitely die.

"War always leaves people with no choice, doesn't it?" Facing Bruno, who was a little helpless, Moriarty shook his head and waved back the wolf cavalry: "After returning to the north, if you are really not used to getting along with Olympus, you can leave freely." I also pay a full annual commission. ”

"Your generosity and generosity are truly impressive." After another minute of silence, Bruno finally saluted Moriarty with elven courtesy.

And this also means that the three-flower elf accepted the other party's mention and officially began to be employed by Moriarty and Olympus.

Of course, what Bruno thought in his heart, whether he was willing or forced to do so, is unknown for the time being. However, at least according to his past "professional experience and ethics", he has not committed any evil acts of treachery and betrayal of his employer. And even Guderian, who seems to be extremely different from the elves, cannot deny this.

"When you get back to the north, you can bring your sister to Blue Crystal City, so it's easier to take care of it." After accepting the salute from the three-flower elf, Moriarty looked at the other party and suddenly said.

"Huh?"

Hearing Moriarty's words, Bruno's eyes flashed with a deep vigilance and a cold light of murderous intent, which was completely different from the chic and relaxed when he communicated peacefully just now.

However, Moriarty completely ignored the fierce change in the elf's gaze and continued, "I don't know how it is in other regions, at least in Aquamarine City and Hockenheim, the atmosphere is quite relaxed on some things. And you may also know that in Dejia, where the undead gather, many 'necromancers' are also semi-undead. And the attitude of traditional mages towards these notorious 'peers', although mostly repulsive and disdainful, will at least still regard them as their own kind, not monsters. ”

Speaking of this, Moriarty listened and stared at the other party.

"Thank you for your kindness. What you mean, I see. I will think about it carefully. After staring at Moriarty for a long time, the anger in the eyes of the three-flower elf finally slowly dissipated, replaced by a trace of sincerity and gratitude that had not been seen for many years.

"Let's go, then." Shaking his head with a smile, Moriarty tapped Bruno on the shoulder and ordered.

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Soon, the Olympian commandos set out again, due south.

"Your Excellency, where is our next stop?"

I don't know if it was for the reason of actively avoiding suspicion, Bruno did not go directly to the crossbow team to perform his duties, but temporarily followed Moriarty's side, also standing at the forefront of the wolf sled. And in this way, once the three-flower elf dares to make any abnormal moves, it will be directly killed by the nearby Naga.

For the elf's behavior, Clausewitz on the other side also secretly praised it, worthy of a long-experienced veteran.

"Let's go to 'Krupp.'" Instead of looking up, Moriarty continued to look at the map in his hand.

"Krupp? Isn't that a satellite town attached to Khumbu City? The Sanhua Elf was immediately surprised: "That's the real henchman of the Southern Alliance." ”

"Yes, we are now almost two hundred kilometers away from Krupp."

Moriarty's finger moved slowly across the map, passing a long, curvy line from top to bottom until it came to a stop at a black dot marked by a striking red circle.

"What are you going to do there?" Bruno still did not understand Olympus' intentions to go so deep into enemy territory.

"Grab the airship."

"Grab the airship!? What is your plan? ”

"Since the goblins have stopped our sailboat, let's borrow their airship and go home."

And this is Clausewitz's backup plan for the Olympus commandos: first south and then north. (To be continued......)