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Barrett, who heard this, smiled: "Mr. Bowell, aren't you worried that we are liars?"

"I've been running around for so many years, and if I didn't have any eyesight, I wouldn't have known that I would have died in that stinky ditch. So I think I'm good at knowing people." Mr. Bowell smiled, "Besides, a liar so well disguised is not your average liar. We will definitely have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."

Looking at Mr. Bowell's confident smile in front of him, Barrett immediately asked, "So where are you going to be next?" We don't mind accepting employment if you drop by. It's been a while since we fought those fishmen in Sigmar Town, and we haven't had the blood of those beasts in a while."

"You've fought the fish-people in Sigmar before!" Mr. Bowell was clearly in disbelief.

Barrett deliberately made a helpless face: "At that time, we were commissioned by the Church of the Sun God to temporarily garrison 'Sigma Town'. If it weren't for the fact that our liaison, Mr. Wayne Skent, had prepared in advance. Maybe we'll just stay there."

"I didn't expect you to be the warriors who covered the retreat of the inhabitants of Sigma that night......" Mr. Bowell immediately burst out.

Barrett smiled and shook his head: "Warriors and anything have nothing to do with our 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' mercenary group. We were only entrusted with our loyalty. If we hadn't been hired by the Helios Church at the time, we would have traveled as far as we could."

"It's not easy for you to do that." Mr. Bowell, who seemed to think of something, sighed, "In that case, there are not a few adventurers and mercenaries who treacherously run away alone!" "

Mr. Bowell does not doubt Barrett's statement at all. After all, the hired party is the Church of the Sun God. And Barrett also told the identity of the contact. With this kind of information, it is not difficult for Mr. Bowell to find out whether it is true or false. Naturally, he also understood that there was no need for Barrett to lie about such a thing that could easily distinguish the truth from the false.

"That's because they don't understand the importance of integrity. Of course, it is also related to their lack of strength and lack of means of self-preservation. Everyone has their own ambitions, and they can't ask for it! Speaking of this, Barrett shook his head and said, "That's why some people become heroes in legends, and some people spend their lives rolling at the bottom."

"But there's something Barrett said you didn't say. Among the civilian adventurers with ideals and bottom lines, there is only one in ten thousand who can become a hero in the legendary story. And those who have been rolling at the bottom all their lives. but often live longer." While chewing the noodles of the pork chops, he suddenly put down the knife and fork in his hand and stabbed Barrett slightly.

Barrett, who heard this, shook his head with a wry smile: "Not everyone is willing to roll in the mud for the rest of their lives. If one god comes down and does nothing, even if he lives to seventy or eighty, what's the point?"

"This young man is right! If people don't have ideals, are they still called people?" Mr. Bowell also strongly agrees with Barrett. After all, from a certain point of view. He is the 'victor' who has come to this step because of his pursuit of ideals, as for the white bones who fell halfway down the road before reaching the end of victory; At best, he was a little embarrassed, and he couldn't empathize at all.

Now that the other party has made an invitation. Whether it's true or not, Barrett should also be pretending: "It's been so long. We don't yet know where your caravan is heading, Mr. Bowell! "

"To the royal capital of Ackroyd, of course! I don't think this route will conflict with you all the way north! As he spoke, Mr. Bowell suddenly became a little embarrassed: "It's a pity that the old capital was destroyed in the war more than 2oo years ago, otherwise you would have the opportunity to see the thousand-year-old city!"

If there is anything that the Cruze Kingdom can do, it is naturally to count their thousand-year-old history and the countless documents and monuments they have left behind. For every Cruze. This is the capital that they are proud of - thousands of years of endlessly, ancient civilizations and other countries can finally turn around.

In this case, the old capital was destroyed in the war with the Kingdom of Lucia 2oo years ago, which can be said to be a pain in the hearts of all Cruze. Maybe it's because of the change of territory, maybe it's to get away from that sad place. The new royal capital was not rebuilt on top of the old site. Instead, he migrated to Ackroyd.

However, the war 2oo years ago was another gold star for the Norhan people to reload their battle flags. It was with the war that lasted for 7 years that Norhan completed his ascension from principality to kingdom.

And it was in full swing. The kingdom of Lucia, known as the Pink Machine of the Western University 6, is in decline.' The Anlyuko dynasty 'VIII died, and after years of civil strife ended, the newborn 'King Pasterfield' completed two generations of succession. The kingdom is still in recuperation.

Of course as the Kruze kingdom of the Norhan League. After paying the price of the fall of a large area of the land and the destruction of the king, it was not without gain. However, in the case of frequent successes on the part of Nohan. There have been several routs on all fronts. Naturally, there is no confidence in the competition for the spoils of war - so in terms of war dividends. Naturally, it can't be compared with Nohan's side.

For the long period of recovery after the war, it was not without the voices of insight within the Cruze Kingdom that they were not without the voice of change. However, under the pressure of the powerful conservative forces. In the end, all that remained was the after-dinner conversation of the customers in the tavern teahouse—what it was like before the war, and what it was like after the war, it was still a virtue

[,！ "It's to Ackroyd! Barrett, touching his chin, nodded, "It seems that we have a long journey together in this way. But you're in such a hurry to pull people in, aren't you afraid that we have something to do with the bandits outside?"

Mr. Bowell's words were not polite at all: "This is just a preliminary contact, whether we want to cooperate with you or not, our caravan will naturally conduct the necessary investigation."

"That's it. We'll be relieved even if we're on the road with you. If we really dare to bring someone like us into the team for the first time, I'm afraid we won't be at ease." Barrett, who heard this, responded unceremoniously.

After an agreed meeting between the parties. They enjoyed their lunch. As for the meeting place, it is naturally the square in the city of Affleck, which even road idiots will not find.

"I'm almost able to buy a dagger for lunch today. I didn't expect the prices in Affleck City to rise so much." Noodles walked out of the restaurant frowning and complaining.

And Barrett, who stepped out of the restaurant behind him, directly stretched out his hand and gave the halfling wanderer in front of him a brain: "Noodles, don't be so impulsive next time!" Even on the second floor of this kind of restaurant. Not all of them are civilized. Because if you have a conflict with someone beforehand, don't you think it's too cost-effective?"

"That's it! All right! You've said it a few times." Noodle replied angrily with his head down.

Barrett, who had stepped over the noodles, said without looking back, "Go to the hotel and meet your companions!" We all already know about it. All that's left is to decide if you want to go on the road with the caravan from before."

"If that's okay. That saves us from having to find a team again! The halfling wanderer, who was only halfway through the words, couldn't help but speed up his pace as he watched Barrett's figure drift away: "Barrett, you're slowing down!"

Back at the hotel, Barrett asked the front desk about the rooms his companions had chosen. I climbed the stairs in three steps and two steps. However, after knocking on the door and entering the house, he immediately heard Rielly's angry voice: "You two are really slow enough!" It's been so long since my affairs were resolved. I just saw the two of you."

"Then I'm here to congratulate Rielie on your recovery." Barrett grinned. But as for the temple, can I explain what happened to you, mage?"

"Don't be hippie in front of me!" Naturally, Rieli had no intention of stopping immediately. She craned her neck and looked behind Barrett, "Where's that kid Noodles!" Today I want to repay him for taking care of him these days."

Rio Eli's originally beautiful face as she said this was slightly distorted, and at the same time, the white palm of her white hand, which was clutching the whip around her waist, was even more bruised.

Fortunately, Noodle had foreseen the current situation, and opened another room next to him to hide in.'Barrett, who was determined, deliberately looked left and right: "Didn't he still follow me just now?" Why is it suddenly gone like this? I think it must be Rielly's murderous aura that scared him away from afar! "

Rielly, who had never seen anyone alive or dead, was so angry that she stomped her feet. But she didn't dare to anger Barrett. Just pouted and sat down in a chair next to you and sulked. And Clematisbot and Claudia Auditore, who saw the mage's appearance, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"That's it! Two ladies, since our mage is unwilling to answer my question. I guess you guys should give me the answer! After all, the situation related to the lower planes is not reassuring if you don't understand it," Barrett said. He turned his gaze to the two teammates who were laughing.

"It's not that we don't sue you, but I don't know." Kleimatisbot's expression immediately became a lot more stern. So in order to be able to solve Rieli's situation, we spent a lot of money this time! "

"Wait! Wait! You mean to say that none of the temple priests of the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce can be sure of the curse on Rielly before." Barrett immediately frowned when he heard this.

Klimatisbot sighed helplessly: "Who knows what that devil statue left over from the old empire is. Anyway, none of the priests in the temple had seen Rielly's condition before. It took several times to solve the problem after using the 'Exorcism', 'Curse Removal', 'Sickness Removal' and 'Full Recovery'. That adds up to more than 1ooo gold."

"That means you are in the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce. Tried all possible magic techniques before solving Rielly's problem?" After knowing what Rieli had been through, even Barrett was stunned.

"It's also something that can't be helped, after trying to 'remove the curse' and 'remove the disease' at the beginning. Rieli's condition has improved though. But it soon came back again." Klamatisbot said with a wry smile, "So the priests wonder if it could be some kind of latent xenoplane possession that they haven't seen before. That's when I decided to try my luck with the 'expulsion technique'. Unexpectedly, it seems that something really came out of Rieelly's body. Then a series of magic came down. to completely solve the problem."

In this regard, Barrett could only touch his chin and said, "It seems that the devil statue is also very valuable for research!" Luckily I brought it back. When you get back to Boreham, you should be able to sell it for a good price. Hopefully I'll be able to take Rieelly to this time. [,！ Let's make up for it! "

"That's it! We've solved the problem here. I just don't know where you heard any new news, Barrett." Claudia Auditore, who had been quiet for a long time, finally spoke.

I thought about the news I heard earlier. Barrett except after sighing. I don't know what other expression to use to reply: "It's worse than we thought. The ports along the southern coast of the Great 6 and the Great River have almost all fallen. If we want to go back to Boreham, we only have the Guò 6 route. The only good news is that a caravan is now offering us an invitation."

"Don't we know about this kind of thing? We also know that Repulse City is now the bridgehead of the 6 lands of life against the invasion of the ocean. In such a big event, the channels of the church are definitely faster than the news in the market." Clay Mattisbot looked at Barrett with no breath.

Barrett had already expected this: "But you must not know that most of the current nobles have no plans to regain their lost territory in a short period of time!" And because of the blockage of sea freight. The re-flourishing trade routes of the six regions have also become more dangerous than before."

"The former didn't get any news though. Rather, considering the style of those bureaucratic old men. Not surprising at all. But what exactly is the latter going on?" Kleimatisbot immediately frowned. Barrett then had to repeat what he had received from Mr. Bowell.

After listening to Barrett's argument, Claudia Auditore sighed: "It seems that we were really lucky on the way back from Ai Ku Village before! The next thing to do on your own seems like a very risky thing to do! "

"It shouldn't be a matter of luck in Aiku Village. After all, there have been no threatening creatures there since long ago. And the sudden boom of the 6-way trade did not take long. It will probably take a few days for those rogues to move to the nearby trade routes." Barrett immediately opened his mouth to refute Claudia Auditore's argument.

However, Claudia Auditore did not dwell on this issue any further: "So what do you mean, Barrett! Did you go on your way with the caravan called the 'Beetle'?"

"If there are no problems, I think I should have partnered with them at the beginning of the trip! If there are a large number of people. It's good to take care of each other." Barrett nodded as he spoke.

After Clematisbot and Claudia Auditore looked at each other, neither came up with a better solution. I had to nod my head and agree with Barrett's approach.

Over the next few days, Barrett and Mr. Bowell had several consultations. Finally, a contract was signed with a plan that was satisfactory to both parties.

Long whip wielding. With a "snap" of the whip, the four horses moved up the caravan and slowly moved on the road. The carriage slowly drove away from Affleck City. The system beep sounded again, and the same boring and tedious journey began.

The team in front of you is a merger of several different caravans. The leaders of the caravan seem to be trying to concentrate their forces in this way to prevent them from being defeated one by one by the bandits in the wilderness.

However, Barrett, who was walking in the convoy on horseback, had his own thoughts: 'Such a large team can indeed deal with ordinary little thieves!' But if you have to fight. That's not a lot of difficulty.'

That's what I thought. The string on Barrett's body was always tight. Also under his influence, the bloodstained Grey Flower team is preparing for battle every morning.

Their almost military-like style can be said to have won the favor of many caravan stewards. Along the way, players have been asked more than once if they have any plans to take on a long-term hire.

The days went on like this, day after day, and there was no danger of passing by. It's as if the legendary bandits have all washed their hands. The tense atmosphere in the caravan was soothed by the long period of calm.

On this day the sun continues to move westward. The green of the mountains gradually turns golden. It turned red again. From afar, it looks like the red leaves of the fire sparkle in the autumn light. Bright as a cloud.

Under this golden red glow, there was a loud bang, and a horse was suddenly thrown into the sky. Beside it, an unusually eye-catching creature appeared out of thin air.

The guy was about nine to ten feet tall and was dressed in simply tanned fur. Still splicing one or two pieces of leather armor at the vital point. The exposed part of the skin is dark yellow, with darker raised nodules. It has a thick neck and has crust. Looking up, there is a wide, flat nose, and purple eyes with white pupils on the left and right. When he opened his mouth and roared, he revealed his teeth that were orange like his claws. The greasy, unkempt dark brown two-foot hair is one of the sources of absolute stench.

The first time I saw this guy. Barrett uttered his own cry: "Ogre! The ogre is coming! The mage prepares the glitter dust. Behind them is the existence of an ogre wizard."

Ogres of this size can't escape the detection of the rangers, and they can't hide so many pairs of eyes around them when they appear out of thin air. The only possibility is that there is an ogre wizard behind it.

Ogre Wizard. This does not refer to ogres who act as wizards, but to a subspecies of ogres with natural abilities. They can transform themselves, become invisible, fly in gas, and so on. These abilities are equivalent to the spells of the High Mage.

Their appearance is somewhat similar to that of the Yaksha in Chinese legend: a pale blue or pale green coat, horns, and a color that differs from the color of the skin. The green skin has a long blue head or the blue skin has a long green head. The claws are black, but the teeth are unspeakably white. Such as.[,! If you look at the eyes, their dark eyes are as white as the ogre's.

These guys are usually stronger and smarter than the average ogre. And it has the ability to heal itself no less than that of a troll. Think about it when you cut off his arm. He can catch his arm on the spot and punch you, what a terrible enemy! Fortunately, the number of this subspecies is extremely rare.

Sure enough, there was a sudden attack of ogres in three places around the convoy. Then the ogres roared. The already huge size became even bigger - even the white pupils were congested and reddened.

The combination of chaotic nature and strength makes for ogres. This makes them inherently barbarian material. In fact, the leaders of small ogre tribes are often low- or middle-ranking barbarians. And the fury of these savage monsters when they fight is truly terrifying. The ogre barbarian who goes berserk in battle is also a great incentive for other ogres.

Then the player sees another monster in the distance - this wizened monster looks a little like an ogre, but its four-limbed walking position, bulging claws and teeth, and a flicking tail make the ugly monster look more like a beast.

Accurate knowledge allowed Rielly to know that the degraded creatures in front of her were the result of ogre-trolls mating with trolls, the 'man-eating trolls', which combined the worst traits of their parents and were usually only slightly more capable of behaving and thinking than animals. Most man-eating trolls are on all fours, but they can stand on their hind legs and attack with their claws and teeth when they leap to their targets. (To be continued).