The red dragon that constantly harasses the players, with its advantage of high altitude and high speed, has a very large range of movement. The other party can play with other intelligent creatures in a place where the players can't see, and then rush back to make trouble for the 'bloodstained flowers'. And the feeling of being better than the opponent in a head-to-head duel, but being played by the enemy with the advantage of mobility is really not good at all.

"It seems that no matter what we do, we can't alleviate the threat of the red dragon to that caravan!" Barrett is not the kind of person who wants to make trouble for others after all, and after this happens, it is inevitable that there will be some awkwardness in his heart.

Rieli on the side really didn't like to see Barrett in this state, she immediately rode to Barrett's side and kicked the opponent's scabbard: "Let's think about this kind of thing when we have the strength in the future!" Like you said to Noodles before, there's always something we can't control right now. An accident like this is not something we want it to happen. ”

"Anyway, it's the same way, let's go with that caravan. If the red dragon targets the other party, let's find a way to stop it! Barrett then turned to his companions and asked, "Whether it succeeds or not, just ask for a clear conscience." ”

"If this is your plan, I personally have no objection! After all, their troubles have something to do with us. Rielly said as she reached out and patted the cat-man warrior monk behind her.

The cat boy who got the hint immediately nodded: "I agree with Barrett, we should take some responsibility in this matter." ”

"Maybe when that stupid dragon attacks the caravan, something will be exposed. When the time comes, we will give it a second ruthlessness, and see if it dares to be so arrogant next, right? Seeing that the two friends had expressed their positions, Claudia immediately nodded.

Hearing this, Noodles hurriedly spoke: "Even if you have a chance, don't beat that stupid dragon too badly." Otherwise, we will use its existence to delay the plan of the 'post-dragon' church, and it will be completely frustrated. ”

"Don't worry! I'd love to turn it into a trade, but everyone knows how to do it. Clematis said and stretched, "Besides, no matter how stupid that red dragon is, its powerful flesh ensures that it is not so easy to be killed and maimed by us." ”

The last thing left was the anvil and touched his beard, and then he didn't say anything. Since this 'Mr. Silence', who has been relatively silent since joining the team, did not object, it naturally means that he agreed.

Once they had unified their minds, the players rode their horses and followed behind the caravan unhurriedly. At first, this caused a commotion among the caravan - after all, if the players were to become bandits here, there was little chance that the caravan would be able to resist successfully.

Although the previous 'blood-stained gray flowers' didn't feel like the kind of people who had no limit to those caravan members. But they weren't sure it wasn't a disguise for the players. The root can determine whether the other party is improvised.

However, after a long time of not seeing any further action from the players, the caravan finally continued on its way as if nothing had happened. It's not that the other party is vigilant, it's all because there is no power to resist, and the player's actions can only be resigned.

In this way, two teams, one in front of the other, went north in parallel at intervals of about 200 meters - but I don't know why this gives the impression of a shepherd boy grazing a flock. At the same time, the members of the caravan walking in front can still look back at the entanglement between the red dragon and the team behind them.

Every time the dragon roars from afar, it always sends the players who are following the caravan to dodge for a while. But when the dragon sped away, they quickly returned to normal. Obviously, it was difficult for the girl's scattered flower-like stones to have any substantial impact on the 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' mercenary group.

At first, each appearance of the dragon frightened the members of the caravan. In some cases, it can even lead to the escape of people. But as time went on, the number of encounters with the red dragon increased, and the aborigines gradually became accustomed to the red dragon flying overhead from time to time. Don't be shocked every time you appear.

Since then, some discerning people in the caravan have also understood that the team that has only been in the end for a long time is afraid that they will be implicated by them. That's why this way provides a kind of protection in disguise. Then this strange spectacle continues all the way to the small town of Stoll.

I don't know if I saw the traps of the players, or if I was occupied by the previous failures. The red dragon kept staring at the players for the rest of the time, not even looking at the piece of fat that had no ability to resist not far away. This made Barrett feel a little comforted in his heart.

However, this is because the caravan is moving much slower than if the players were on their own. So Barrett originally planned to travel less than two days, and walked for three full days to see the trace of the small town of Stoll. And during these three days, the red dragon harassed the players from morning to night. If it weren't for the fact that the accuracy of the night drop was greatly reduced, and the difficulty of finding ammunition would have increased significantly. The players didn't even have a good night's sleep.

Not enoughAs the players approached the town of Stoll, the dragon appeared less and less frequently. By the time everyone had waited at the entrance of the town to be checked, the dragon had never been seen again - it was clear that the red dragon, though not very old, knew what he could not do for the time being.

"I've finally been able to live in peace for a while." Rielly, who had already had some dark circles under her eyes, let out a long breath about an hour after the red dragon had disappeared.

The messy Clematis brandished his mace almost like crazy: "Next time, I must find a chance to teach that stupid dragon a lesson." Even if the 'Queen of the Dragon' Church sends a stronger pursuer, we will admit it. ”

"But I've been wondering since the dragon appeared, is it necessary for the 'Queen of the Dragon' church to spend so much effort on us?" Speaking of this, the halfling wanderer looked depressed, "Lao Tzu didn't find out any useful information from them that couldn't be leaked!" ”

"This kind of thing is only known to you!" Coming to sleep, Elli immediately roared hysterically at the noodles, "If you really don't remember, go read the character log!" ”

"But there is only one escape mission on my character log. It doesn't say why. Noodle said with an innocent look in his eyes.

Seeing that the two seemed to be arguing, Barrett immediately interjected: "Although there are no relevant hints in our rescue mission here. But I've come up with some ideas these days. Maybe it's the trouble we caused when we rescued Lalu by the way. ”

"You mean the Chaser team that the 'After the Dragon' Church sent out to deal with the noodles?" Klaimatis was stunned for a moment, then fell into thought.

Immediately afterwards, Rielly also frowned: "Not really! For this reason, the other side wastes precious power on us? ”

"Maybe it's because of our actions that they feel like they're going to kill someone! After all, the church had shaky foundations in the Kingdom of Cruze. In order to deter other opponents, we may not be driven away. Speaking of this, the corners of Barrett's mouth rose slightly, "But judging from the current results, I am afraid that the actions of those guys are becoming a joke." Of course, all this is just my personal speculation, what exactly is the specific reason. Perhaps it will be clear if we grasp the middle and upper echelons of that church. ”

Clematis, who seemed to have figured something out, said with some self-deprecation: "What can it be for this reason? Will we then give up the low-hanging fruit and loot? Even if you know in advance that this will happen, the end result is not the same. ”

At this moment, the line in front of the players had disappeared, and the guards in charge of the inspection cast scrutinizing glances. Barrett, who tightened the reins, immediately handed over the supporting documents belonging to the team: "We are a mercenary group preparing to return to Saxony." This land is really unwelcoming to us right now. ”

"It's only the royal family that doesn't welcome you! Adults like us are very generous. The guard, who wore a sticky wooden sheepskin hat, apparently knew what Barrett was referring to. Similar mercenaries and adventurers, he came into contact with a lot during this time. Combined with the tasks given by the town, this set of rhetoric was prepared.

"We are well aware of your generosity. In the previous 'Upper Valley Town', we have already been rewarded quite handsomely. Barrett, who heard this, nodded, but then said slightly apologetically: "But we are a little tired now, and we don't want to have any conflicts with those kings in a short period of time." ”

"You've already fought with the royal side in the south? In that case, why continue not to accept our mandate! The guard asked, pretending to be curious.

Barrett, who was riding on horseback, smiled: "In order to buy the loot in our hands, those leading figures in 'Upper Valley Town' have made a lot of money!" But before that, the south only needed to play hide and seek with those patrols and raiders. The fighting here on your northern front is too fierce, and we don't want to risk our lives. Besides, we were really tired after a battle like that. Now all I want to do is get home early. ”

"I hope you can change your mind soon, and if you want to deal with that mad king, we need the strength of everyone." As he spoke, the guard had already finished his inspection and then let him go.

But Barrett, who heard this, frowned and thought to himself: 'Something seems to be wrong!' Although this kind of town in the past also had a biased position, it would never be so open to outsiders in public. The guard in front of him actually behaved so extremely, this is his personal story. Or is it the arrangement of the lords here?'

Fortunately, Barrett quickly recovered from his contemplation, and as he entered the town, he threw out a silver coin and asked, "Is there a temple to the 'Goddess of Wealth and Commerce' in the town now?" ”

"Even if there were no other temples, they would still exist! Where there is the voice of money, they are indispensable. Perhaps for the sake of bribery, the guard replied a little playfully.

Barrett immediately returned and said, "Clematis is up to you this time." We don't have to worry about ordinary hotels. ”

"Can you not be like this all the time! Don't you feel a little awkward every time you go to the temple to stay? As soon as Barrett opened his mouth, Clematis knew what he was going to say. Although it is not a difficult task, it always makes Clematis feel a little unhappy.

Barrett, who didn't expect to run into a soft nail, scratched the back of his head a little embarrassed at this time: "It's not that we don't want to pay." Besides, are you still a visiting pastor? After the local temple settled in and inspected, it can be regarded as performing official duties. ”

Not only Barrett, but the other players in the team except Clematis all cast hopeful glances at the 'Golden-Eyed Emissary'. Under the gaze of his companions, Kleimatis, who had been a little awkward before, finally softened his attitude: "I was too excited just now. That damn red dragon during this time is really irritating. ”

"I understand your concerns, but those are just minor issues that we can easily solve later." Barrett, who knew that the other party was forced to give in under pressure, immediately spoke to appease.

After temporarily resolving the intra-team conflict, players rushed to the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce' church's temple in the small town of Stoll. Perhaps because the commercial side is not as prosperous as that of Upper Valley Town, the temple here is relatively small. However, compared to the only hotel in the town, there is still a great contrast and contrast.

As the presiding officer of the local temple, Pastor Kenahan greeted the players with great enthusiasm. Taking this opportunity, Barrett expressed the question in his heart: "How is the situation in the town of Stoll a little wrong compared to the south!" The attitude of the residents here towards the royal family is really overreacting. ”

"This is what you are asking, sir! The reasons for this are very complex and cannot be explained in a single sentence. If you're really interested, we can have a good chat over dinner. The young man, whose eyes were shining, said. (To be continued.) )