Chapter Twenty-Nine: Ancient Weapons
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After a short break and relaxation, Su Chen can be said to have entered the game again at the time point. At this point, the rising sun of the second day of the game has broken through the darkness. After regaining control of Barrett's character at dawn, he waited quietly for the Clemency estate to turn from quiet to bustle.
Boiled chickpeas, thinly sliced sausage cheese, and brown bread soaked in milk β the breakfast prepared at the estate may not be very good in terms of taste, but it is solid and generous, and it is indeed perfect for the high-consumption hand-to-hand combat professional. It can be seen that Clemency Manor is quite experienced in receiving family members like Barrett who have returned from a mission.
After a brief wash, Barrett got into the flatbed carriage of the manor to the city of Poitou. After all, after the smoke and dust of the next road, he also needs to clean up in the city of Poitu before he can go to meet the Count.
As Dada's hooves sounded, the carriage stepped into the country lane beyond the manor. The gravel paved on the yellow dirt road and the wooden stakes that can be seen from time to time on both sides of the road are all indicative of the amount of money Boram has spent on this road. After pulling up his hood to block the increasingly hot sun, Barrett began to focus his gaze on the idyllic scenery of Boreham Collar.
Rows of green fields lined up right next to the road. Early summer is when the crops are at their highest, and the fields are so green that they are almost stained with ink. Patches of wheat swayed from side to side with the blowing of the west wind, and waves like sea tides swayed.
In addition to wheat fields, cabbage fields are the most common, seasonal vegetables that are not harvested for a long time. It's like an emerald avenue paved over a field. The wide cabbage leaves outside the ball. Cover the field shallowly in a tight knot. It doesn't seem to see a hint of the color of the earth.
Looking back at the fresh cabbage with crystal dew drops and a little mud on the back of the cart, Barrett, who was enjoying the light dust and cool breeze, comfortably leaned himself against the car. Tilting his head up, he noticed a few gray partridges and starlings flying happily in the sky, as if looking for something to eat for the day.
I don't know if it's because of the horses, the carriage is moving very slowly. However, the road is extremely flat, and some of the several uphill and downhill slopes are also very gentle. The only headache was that there were quite a lot of forks in the road, and Barrett only felt that the carriage was always turning and turning all the way - if someone with a bad sense of direction might have been unable to distinguish between east and west in this situation. Fortunately, the driver with the reins in his hand is a veteran and will not fail to find the right route.
At the end of the day, the carriage finally got out of the winding path and stepped into a straight road with green trees. The shade of the trees on both sides of the road directly obscured the originally blue sky. All of a sudden, the rising heat vanished.
However, because of the dense forests on both sides, the avenue to the city of Poitou, which used to accommodate two carriages side by side, is now only accessible to two flatbed carts. If two box-wagons were to squeeze in here, they would have crackled with the branches overhead.
Along this boulevard, the coachman beside him waved his whip, and the carriage began to gradually accelerate. Fortunately, it is obvious that people are in a relatively remote place, not to mention carriages along the way, and even pedestrians can't see any of them. Therefore, the carriage that drove faster and faster did not cause any traffic tragedy.
When the Meng Lou of Napuitu emerged from the horizon, the speed of the flatbed car gradually slowed down as the reins on the halter were tightened. and behold, he was outside the gate. A long queue of chariots and horses was noisily waiting for the city guards to let them go. The coachman, who wore the team's little tail and felt like he had unloaded a burden, chatted with Barrett: "My lord, this is your first time going out on a mission!" β
"How do you see that?" Barrett, who immediately straightened up, looked at the weather-covered peasant man beside him and asked.
The man with gray temples whispered, "No! It's not seem. I heard the story from Bart Jr. after his meeting with you yesterday. That's when you don't know if you haven't experienced anything like this before. β
"Little Bart obviously looks quite serious, but I didn't expect him to be a big mouth!" Barrett laughed incredulously.
More or less, the old man who figured out a little Barrett's temper showed his yellow teeth: "People must have some hobbies in this world, don't look at little Bart like that, in fact, he likes to play with people like a woman the most." Tell you! Even his mother-in-law hooked up because of this. β
"I didn't expect that the behavior of my mother-in-law would become a feature that attracts women. I originally thought that the women of our kingdom of Norhan liked the kind of warriors with masculinity. Barrett deliberately touched his chin and laughed.
The old man, who shook the reins in his hand and let the carriage follow the footsteps of the procession, continued: "The kingdom of Norhan is so big, there is always something else! And little Bart is not without a masculine side! When you first met him, didn't you discover his hidden qualities? β
"No matter what weird habits he has, the ones who can go to the northern fortress are all good men from my Bolim territory!" Barrett nodded in agreement.
After passing the time without a ride, the carriage of the two finally arrived at the gate of the city. Compared with the freight wagons that had to pay the city tax, I saw the old man in front of him show the guards guarding the gate a target, and stretched out his hand to Barrett and said something. The two guards let them go as soon as they checked that they were not carrying any contrabandβthis was the Boreham family's benefit to their own property, such as the gate tax, which was only levied on outsiders.
After entering the city, Barrett decisively jumped out of the carriage, waved goodbye to the old man, and immediately went straight to the "Traveler's House", a tavern that he had been familiar with in the city. After opening his room and washing up, Barrett set out on his way to Fort Borem.
Unlike in the past, this time Barrett was no longer meeting in the study full of wisdom, but in the courtyard in the middle of the castle, which was green all year round. When he walked into the courtyard. The Earl, who had seen the visitor, pointed to the place beside him and motioned for Barrett to sit down.
Then he didn't wait for Barrett to say anything to return to work. The Earl of Boreham was the first to speak: "How did you feel about this trip to the desert?" β
"Not a particularly good memory. And it was also involved in the wars of religion. I really don't know what to say for a while! Barrett shook his head with a wry smile.
The Earl of Boreham put down the teacup in his hand: "About that matter! Families have their own considerations. Anyway, you yourself didn't get too involved, so you just don't know what to do. β
"In spite of what you say, my curiosity tends to keep me ......," Barrett asked, after a slight pause, "I beg your pardon, Lord Earl, can you tell me why we in the Boreham family are involved in such a high-risk operation?" I really don't see any particular interests we have in the Pamir desert. β
"It is precisely because we have no special interests in the Pamir desert that we dare to participate in it! Even if something happens, those guys will span most of the continent. Did you come to the Duchy of Nohan to trouble us? The Earl of Boreham replied with a smile.
Barrett blurted out directly without thinking about it: "Could it be that this time our Bolim family is playing the role of mercenaries?" β
"As long as there is enough interest, we are just doing things according to the contract." Speaking of this, the Earl of Boram took the tea cup and moistened his throat, "And our family has a good relationship with the Church of the 'Lord of Notary'. Since they are involved in this heartbeat, they will more or less have to sell face. β
Barrett sighed, "I didn't expect that lady Freya to be worth a lot of money!" I was able to get a reward that even the Earl was so appealing to. β
"If she didn't have enough money, how do you think she got the secret of the Stone Dragon Stream from our Boreham family 20 years ago?" Speaking of this, the Earl of Boreham smiled, "Don't look at that lady now, she was also a princess of the same country back then. Although things like the Restoration Treasure are too illusory, the inheritance that her family has is a wealth that is hard to buy. β
"Princess?" Barrett was stunned. Obviously, it is impossible to associate this title with the lady who loves flesh and charity. In contrast, the queen of absurdity is more appropriate.
Earl Boram smiled: "It's just a princess of the former dynasty who died in the country, but according to her style, she wouldn't have to test such a difficult thing as the restoration of the country!" Compared to our stable regime change here, those countries around the Pamirs are really constantly attacking! Maybe the flags in the city will be changed two or three times before and after two months. β
"The environment may be a paradise for mercenaries and adventurers. But the civilians are really suffering. Barrett said with a sigh.
The Earl of Boreham reached out and patted Barrett on the shoulder: "It's useless for us to care about such distant things. Tell me how much you got back from that lady this time. β
Hearing this, Barretla opened his cloak, and the quaint belt of stone was displayed before the Earl of Boreham. The Earl of Boreham, who saw this strange object, nodded with satisfaction: "It seems that the lady is quite sure of your own performance!" The essence of Shilongliu seems to be well mastered. β
"But even with that ability. But when your feet leave the earth, you still feel a little awkward when you perform the stone dragon flow martial arts. Barrett scratched the back of his head in annoyance.
The Earl of Boreham smiled and said, "If it weren't for the psychological factor, it seems that your kid has gained some other abilities!" β
"Yes! In addition to the 'Stone Dragon Domination' that I learned from Ms. Freya, I also gained an ability called 'Lord of the Earth' after entering the Red Iron Rank. Although the specific effect is okay, the name of this ability is too widespread. Barrett bowed his head in embarrassment.
"The name 'Lord of the Earth' is indeed a bit vulgar. But you actually learned the 'Stone Dragon Imperial Sky' before you advanced? It looks like Barrett's day is still above our previous meaning! Earl Boram touched his chin and frowned, "But in this case, the gift of congratulating you on stepping into the red iron rank seems to be a little inappropriate. β
"After stepping into the red iron rank, will the family actually prepare gifts for me?" Barrett asked, taken aback.
"That's natural, since you're a member of the family, isn't this kind of thing a matter of course? We are showing all the family members that if you are willing to work hard, the family will not forget you. Speaking of this, the Earl of Boreham was still touching his chin, "Of course, on the other hand, what kind of gift you can get depends on your own performance. β
Barrett was silent when he heard this, and he quietly waited for the final decision given by the Earl of Boreham. However, the Earl's silence lasted for a long time, and the expression on his face changed and changed, but in the end he was still unable to give a precise answer.
It wasn't until he saw the Mo knife on Barrett's back that he asked, "What is that Wu qΓ¬?" β
"This is a blade left by my father, but in the process of going out on an adventure, I found the right spell caster and turned it into a magic martial artist." Barrett said and patted his good friend behind him.
The Earl of Boreham smiled and said, "Although I understand how much you miss your father. However, I am afraid that this martial arts will not have the ability to accompany you to the strength of the journey. β
"Maybe!" Barrett pretended to be frustrated, "At that time, I will keep this wuqΓ¬ in the row room of my home." so that it can be passed on from generation to generation. β
"In that case, then I think you shouldn't mind changing to a martial art now!" As he spoke, the Earl of Boreham fished empty-handed, followed by "Bang! With a bang, a Mo knife similar in size to Barrett's back was inserted into the courtyard.
"It's!" Barrett's eyes widened as he looked at the blade in front of him. I saw a little blue star flickering above the dull lead-gray metal, like a trickle of water, flowing on the blade. Even people who don't know much about Wu Qì will be attracted to it.
The Earl of Boreham was very satisfied with Barrett's expression, and he said with a smile: "Chuan Gu Wu Qì - Broken Peak, Barrett, you should be satisfied!" (To be continued......)
PS: Modify the wording. Thanks to the three great votes of "Scholar Is Useless", "Gu Chen" and "Flytowind".
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