Chapter 60: Unity of Thought and Invitation
"The last Blade Storm, I think I'm a little scared when I think about it!" At this moment, the catboy's voice suddenly appeared in everyone's ears. It turns out that the player's discussion in the courtyard has successfully hooked him out of his house.
Barrett also nodded at this time: "That's right! In the face of that attack, even I am afraid that it will be a little difficult for me. If any of you encounter these three suspicious characters in the future, try not to clash with them as much as possible. ”
"Wait! Barrett, are you sure that the Shadow Sun Warrior Monk we met that night must be one of the three? Although the man had not yet appeared in the field of vision of his companions, Rielly's voice had already arrived.
In response to Rieli's question, Barrett really didn't dare to pack the ticket: "I'm not that guy himself, how can I make sure that everything is safe." Now I have given only the most suspicious 'dangerous elements'. And even if they weren't the Shadow Sun Warrior Monks that night, they weren't the right people to provoke right now. ”
"Hearing you say that, how do I feel Barrett, it seems that your actions this time are not just for the events of that night." Hear Claudia here. Auditore suddenly had a feeling.
Followed by Clematis. Bot raised his eyebrows and touched his chin and said, "That's right! Listening to what you say, it looks as if Barrett is now building a list of dangers within 'Ulrique'. ”
"Clematis, you're right. It seems like that's the case! "Claudia. Auditore immediately looked at Barrett with a playful gaze.
"Ahem! Cough! That's what it is! Barrett cleared his throat, "If it's possible." I'd like to make a list of all the people who are threatening. But if what happened that night is an excuse. I don't dare stretch out my hand in the mercenary guild. ”
"Wait! Barrett, what do you mean. Isn't there anything that happened that night? Even if we paid for it, the mercenary guild wouldn't sell us information. "Talking about Clematis. Bot immediately frowned.
Barrett shook his head: "It's not that he won't sell us information. After all, looking at Huang Chengcheng's gold coins, who doesn't want to earn it. However, if there is no suitable reason, our behavior may be targeted by people with good intentions. The Mercenary Guild is not an intelligence network rogue, and they won't keep it a secret from us. ”
"Is 'Ulrique' such a dangerous place? No one will come to us for trouble because we bought that kind of information! At this time, Rielly, who finally appeared in front of everyone, stretched and said.
"If nothing happens, no one will be idle to find trouble." As he spoke, Barrett's voice changed, "But if something happened to some of those guys on that information." Then we who have bought the information at our disposal are the most obvious suspects. When the time comes, trouble will naturally come to you. ”
Hearing this, Rielie looked at Barrett with wide eyes and said, "Barrett, you can't be stupid, are you! How could there be such a coincidence? ”
"It's not a coincidence, it's reality. I passed through what I saw and heard that night. You don't think 'Ulrique' is a peaceful place! Who knows if those guys who are still beautiful today will be floating corpses in the stinky ditch tomorrow. After saying this, Barrett spread his hands, as if to indicate that this is the truth.
Hear Claudia here. Auditore couldn't help but complain: "You knew it was so dangerous, then Barrett, you still fooled us here." ”
"How can you not take a risk if you want high returns? The more stable a place is, the less profit there is to be gained there. Speaking of this, Barrett smiled, "And with our current strength, it should be time to see the world and take some tests." ”
"Why do I always feel like Barrett, you're going to make us the protagonists of those bard stories?" Claymatis. Bot stroked his hair and laughed.
At this time, Barrett immediately clasped his hands to his chest and said with a triumphant look: "Isn't this what the two eldest ladies are looking forward to?" And in that world, what could be more exciting and exciting than being one of the trendsetters of this era! ”
"Do you want to be the trendsetter of this era?" Claymatis. Bot was stunned for a moment, and then seemed to think of something. Immediately, his eyes lit up. Immediately pulled Claudia over. Auditore and Rielli began to bite their ears.
And the halfling wanderer standing on the side pulled the corner of La Barrett's clothes at this time: "You can't be serious, right! Isn't our goal now to make money to support our families? ”
"Money is to be earned, yes. Question: Do you noodles do you want to make a lot of money or make a small profit? Barrett, who bowed his head, asked with a smirk.
Noodle, who is not a fool, immediately nodded in realization: "So this is an opportunity to make a lot of money?" ”
"Nonsense, the wealth of this world is entirely tied to strength, status and fame. As long as we have something to gain in these three, the rest of the money will naturally be at hand. At this point, Barrett leaned down and whispered in Noodle's ear, "And with the credits that the two eldest ladies paid in the previous commission." We shouldn't have to worry about that anytime soon. So now is the time to take this opportunity to work hard for your future in the game. Even if the number of resurrections is exhausted, at least the foundation should be laid for the next generation before then. ”
That's when Clematis. Bott finished arguing and came up with an answer of their own. As the representative, Rielie walked in front of Barrett immediately after the three of them separated: "I have to say that Barrett's pie that he just drew for us is really very attractive." But I hope you can give us a true answer, how sure are you that you want to achieve that goal? ”
"If you really have any certainty, it's just empty talk." Barrett shrugged. "But if we try. Even if it's not as big as a civilized continent. But it is somewhat certain that he wants to leave a mark in the kingdom of Nohan. After all, we are now starting from a much higher starting point than others. I don't think a few ladies should be presumptuous to that extent! ”
After listening to Barrett's statement, Rielly turned her head to look at the two friends behind her. After receiving a nod from the two of them, he immediately said to Barrett, "A very pertinent answer." If you had just given us the tickets, I don't think so
Clematis and Claudia, and even me and Laru will probably choose to quit the team. ”
"Well, in that case, I'm afraid everyone should be mentally prepared first. What we need to face next is definitely not as simple as before. As he spoke, Barrett held out his right hand toward Rielly.
However, while shaking hands, Rielly asked a little awkwardly: "Anyway, is it really okay for us to talk about this directly in a public place like the courtyard?" ”
"What's this?" Barrett, who let go of his palm, said with a smile, "I don't know how many young people on the mainland shout visions and slogans every year. Although few of them succeeded in the end, the aborigines of scenes like today's have long been surprised. ”
Rielly, who was finally relieved, breathed a sigh of relief: "I hope those aborigines won't look at us strangely tomorrow." ”
"Rest assured. It should be fine. It should be! By the way, the remaining 2,500 gold coins, you plan first. See if there is anything you need to add, report to me quickly. While speaking, Barrett complained in his heart, "At most, it is regarded as a 'middle two disease'." Anyway, who hasn't been young and frivolous, isn't. ’
Fortunately, Barrett's worries did not appear, and the staff in the Boreham Merchanthouse may have really seen too many scenes like that. After all, those who can be arranged to stay here are generally the children of the collateral who have some status in the family. And since it is a collateral line, it is most likely his own strength and talent to be favored by the family.
In a sense, these members are so-called geniuses, and since they are geniuses, they are often high-spirited under the influence of the people around them. Therefore, they naturally inevitably set themselves goals at this age that seem to be difficult for ordinary people to achieve. In contrast, what Barrett and his party said in the yard was not out of place at all.
Early the next morning, a letter with a scarlet seal was delivered to Barrett. Wait until Barrett has opened the letter and read it. He understood that the scene he had played in the courtyard before was not in vain. Stuffing the letter back into the envelope, he immediately summoned his companions to his room.
After closing the door. And after making sure that no one is eavesdropping outside. Barrett took the letter out again and placed it on the table: "All right, guys. Our biggest opportunity in a short period of time is already beckoning. I would now like to invite you to express your opinions. ”
Hearing this, Rielly took the letter, and Noodles instinctively leaned her back against the door. And after finishing reading, Rielly looked at Barrett thoughtfully: "This is an invitation from the Malkins family?" ”
"It's not an invitation from the Malkin family, at most it's an invitation from the Malkin family's steward in the city of 'Ulrike'! In our current capacity, the Marquis would not have personally shown us kindness. Barrett said as a matter of course.
The cat boy who thought of something rarely asked, "Wait, Barrett, you said the Malkins family." It wouldn't be the lord of the territory we passed through when we traveled with the caravan to the Northland city-states! ”
"That's right! It's that Malkin's house. Barrett nodded.
Rielly, who didn't leave a good impression there, snorted: "There are actually horse thieves rampant in the territory, and this so-called Marquis is probably not as beautiful as it seems!" ”
"You're wrong. The situation in the Malkin Collar is too different from that of the Boreham Collar, and it is better not to generalize. Barrett immediately reminded the mage to change his opinion, "As a vast frontier territory, it is an impossible task for Count Malkin to solve that problem no matter how much he tries to solve it. Not to mention the environment in the game, even the bald eagle, the world hegemon in the classical period, is not also helpless against illegal acts on the border. Besides, without the threat of those horse thieves, I'm afraid that few caravans are willing to take the road and pay taxes obediently! ”
"That's right! The Norhan Kingdom is a country that only talks about military merit, and since the Malkin family is a marquis, their overall strength must match their status. "Clematis, who hasn't experienced those disgusting things. Bote, on the other hand, is able to make his own assessment objectively. Then she asked, "I remember that before you came, Barrett, you mentioned the struggle between the fiefdom nobles and the court nobles in 'Ulrik'. I guess the purpose of this invitation is also this! ”
"If I'm right, it has something to do with that." Speaking of this, Barrett also joked, "Maybe the reason for this meeting is to let us get acquainted with the comrades who will fight side by side next." ”
"In other words, we are destined to participate in that kind of political struggle." Claudia. Auditore was a little uninterested, and perhaps in her opinion all political struggles were incomparably dirty.
Barrett has his own opinion on this: "Don't just think about the bad side of things. You know, for us, this is a very conducive stage to show our strengths. Our blood-stained Gray Flower Mercenary Group is here, so we barely have a chance to enter the vision of the high-level of the Norhan Kingdom. In other words, although there is a lot of risk, the rewards you can get from participating in it are definitely beyond your imagination. Whether it's money, curiosities, experience, or prestige, it's definitely not an ordinary task that can be compared. ”
Although she knew the benefits of this, Rielly was still a little unwilling: "But even if we get the benefits, we will be regarded as members of the Boreham family from now on!" ”
"You don't have to wait for the future, I think you have been involved with the Boreham family since you lived in the Boreham Mansion." Speaking of this, Barrett glanced at his companions, "We've discussed this before!" (To be continued......)
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