"Smack!" A rope that appeared out of thin air slammed its end into the messy pile of rubble. Then, out of the empty air, two cat ears came out of thin air. Then Lalu's cute little head spun three hundred and sixty degrees backwards—to see everything in the ruins.

After making a preliminary confirmation that there was no threat, the cat boy jumped down with the silk rope in his hand - at this point of height, there was no threat to the warrior monk profession at all. When he landed, he bent his legs, and the flesh pad in the 'straw sandals' shrank. Not to mention the sound coming from the next, not even a speck of dust was stirred up.

Then the cat boy rolled over and jumped to a ruined wall, and then hid himself in the shadows. Although Lalu is not a stealthy Night Monk, he can still master the most basic skills. At this moment, he was pricking up his two cat ears, and while the fluff was shaking in the autumn wind, he listened to all the suspicious sounds in the vicinity - to prevent the players from being ambushed by the enemy as soon as they returned to the main material plane.

After confirming that there was no alarm signal from Lalu, the anvil in armor carefully climbed down the silk rope little by little. The dwarf's tiptoeing appearance combined with the shield he carried behind his back looked as much comical as it was. And when he landed smoothly, the anvil finally let out a long sigh of relief from his beard.

Barrett next wore a casual outfit and held the rope as he slid all the way. Wait until your feet touch the ground, then stroke the ring and arm yourself fully. Then Clematis and Claudia were also very down-to-earth. When Rielly, who came out later, landed and pulled the rope in her hand, the heterogeneous space that had allowed the players to rest for a short time in the middle of the night disappeared.

The autumn sun dispelled the coolness of the night and, more importantly, the mist that would have been present in the harbor in the early morning. Players who have come out of hiding can clearly feel the damage caused to the city by last night's fighting. The smoke of the flames never dissipated, and the burning wood crackled in the autumn wind. From time to time, there is a 'booming' sound of landslides. It also indicates that there are buildings nearby that have come to the end of their lives.

"That's a lot of damage! Sure enough, war or something, it's not a good thing. Walking on this devastated road, Claudia couldn't help but whisper such a sigh. The expressionless face made people feel a little chill in their hearts.

Hearing this, Rielly stretched out her hand and gave her friend a brain melon seed: "What are you pretending to be deep!" ”

"What do you mean by pretending to be deep? We were here before the war began. Claudia, who said this, stretched out her hand and pointed in the direction of three o'clock ahead, "Look there." At the beginning, there was a small vendor selling fruits and vegetables. The tomatoes he sells there don't know why they have a particularly strong flavor. If it weren't for this damn war, I might still be able to see him quarrel with the aunt at the fish stall next to him today! ”

The previous life in Walkerson City gave players time to get to know and taste the city. Several ladies who love shopping have visited the streets and alleys of the entire city. However, Claudia was able to easily point out that the original vendors here were still beyond Barrett's expectations.

"No matter how hard you try, you can't hide the feeling of loss that you can't find that delicious tomato." Hearing this, Rielly gave it to the other party angrily. At the same time, it also solved the doubts that had just risen in Barrett's heart.

There are a lot of foodies in the 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' squad - to be precise, all of them have the potential to be foodies to some degree. It's just that some people find a hobby that overrides their appetites, while others leave it behind completely. So in the current team of 'Bloodstained Gray Flowers', the three who can really be called foodies are Noodle, Barrett and Claudia.

Among them, noodles are still in the early stages of foodie. Although he has come out of the state of eating everything. Begin to explore and find the unique delicacies of each region. But he still confined himself to the subject of eating. Barrett, on the other hand, now has a relatively mature attitude towards food. And at the same time maintain a strong curiosity about taste. They will try to discover new flavors on their own, and will be able to master and realize them.

Claudia's situation seems relatively strange, perhaps because the good living conditions gave her a convenient material basis. That's why he is very keen and well-informed in his food search. At the same time, she will not deliberately pursue, but if she accidentally finds something, she will show a knowing smile - this attitude of picking up shellfish has been detached from the food itself, and pursues spiritual pleasure.

If it weren't for the fact that this eldest lady was too lazy to spend time analyzing food, and at the same time lacked the skills to translate food into words. In the old days, she could well have been branded as a gourmet. You can easily support yourself by writing reviews.

Therefore, the foodie trio in the team can be said to have their own strengths, and the performance of noodles is the most obvious. Barrett himself has the feel of a chef, but Claudia lacks a presence in this area. People who are not really familiar with it can't see it at all.

"Ahem!" Looking at the two happy people in front of him, Barrett had to clear his throat and remind: "Okay, two! Now is not the time to fight, we don't know which side controls this street after last night's fighting? ”

"Barrett, don't be alarmist, okay. It's so close to the port area. It shouldn't fall into the hands of the Council of Nobles. If they had that ability, why would they wait until today to advance here? Coming back to her senses, Rielie immediately let go of Claudia and came to Barrett's side to refute it.

Barrett only rolled his eyes at someone who almost pointed to his nose and said, "Be careful, maybe some secret weapon was used by the noble council last night!" Or some major mistake on the part of the defenders on the side of Walkerson. In short, even if it is a small probability event. We also need to be mentally prepared. ”

"Yes! Be! Be! Our captain is back in mom mode. As she said this, Rielly took a half step back and grabbed her cat's little fluffy hand.

Thankfully, Barrett's previous fears of a small probability event did not materialize, and the players only walked for a few minutes before they saw a checkpoint belonging to Walkerson City around the corner. Identification badges, passes, and after a brief interrogation and registration, players are released.

The players who passed through the checkpoints under the watchful eye of those guards were somewhat relieved. Because here it should no longer be harassed by the military on the side of the noble council. The energy that was originally spent on vigilance. You can take some back.

After passing through one checkpoint after another, the players finally arrive at the checkpoint outside the port area. Even during the day and with a dedicated pass, players will still have to go through a polygraph check. If they were ordinary people, they would have to pay for the extra costs themselves - but most of those guys would not have come out of the harbor during the war. The mercenaries who really need to come and go, but the official chose to provide free services.

Back in the port area, Barrett stretched a big stretch. "It's a good night, but whether it's perfect or not depends on the loot we bring back this time. Is it able to make up for the previous investment. ”

"I think eighty percent is enough to choke! We really can't get anything decent back from last night's battle. At this point, Rielly immediately grimaced and swept away all the smiles that had been on her way back to the port.

Hearing this, Barrett smiled: "You guys go back to the inn to rest first, and Lalu and I will go and turn in the mission to see how the city hall is paid now?" To know ......"

"I'm going too!" Rielly interrupted Barrett in a hurry, and she immediately stumbled, "I want to see those little golden cuties as soon as possible." ”

"Oh! In that case, let's follow! Barrett nodded, then patted Anvil on the shoulder. The latter then handed Barrett the asbestos cloth bag hidden under the shield.

About an hour later. Players will meet again in the hotel they have previously set up - to ensure that they can have their own room and not end up on the streets. The players who went out last night didn't check out at all. This is because if someone moves in during this time and can't find a room compared to the money saved, it will cause more trouble.

But after seeing the stinky faces of Barrett and Rielly, the hearts of the remaining few immediately hung in the air. After a brief silence, Clematis cautiously asked, "Is the official price really low?" I don't think so! I heard from the parishioners that the church had just granted an emergency loan of 20w gold to the Walkerson City Council. ”

"It's a lot of money, but it's a lifesaver for Walkerson City. How could it all be spent on such a thing! You see, the war is like this now. Walkerson is short of money anywhere! Barrett's face became even more ugly at this point, "And for the average adventurer." The corresponding remuneration for these battle proofs is still very suitable. However, Elleri used up too many scrolls last night, so it was a completely loss-making deal for us. ”

This is the most striking difference between a casual person and a member of an official group. After accepting the task, the employer will usually reimburse the cost of casting the spell. In addition, after a big victory, he can also clean up the battlefield and collect a lot of loot. Therefore, players can really gain a lot after the battle.

But now? If you're not a mage on the expedition, who can prove how many scrolls you used? Last night's raid was again a way of running and running, and there was no time to collect the loot. The only mission item that can be submitted. The official is for those adventurers who are not qualified to undertake large-scale official commissions. What the final harvest will be, of course, can be imagined.

The current situation can be said to be the first time in the history of the 'blood-stained gray flower' team that there is an imbalance in the balance of payments. Although as far as the player's family is concerned, such a loss is not unbearable. But psychologically, there is no small sense of frustration.

"We should have accepted Mr. Clifford's commission if we had known that. In that case, the problem of this would never have happened. Clematis couldn't help but complain.

Barrett, who heard this, immediately frowned: "In that case, we will completely lose our freedom." Don't forget what our main purpose is here? In case of a missed return to the merchant ship. That's more than worth the loss. ”

"I also don't think they're going to sign a contract with us that one day at a time. Even if Clematis were the Golden-Eyed Messenger of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce, you wouldn't be able to make Mr. Clifford really make such a concession. Rielly was clearly on Barrett's side at this point.

Claudia then asks a very crucial question: "So what do we do next?" Do you want to continue this loss-making business? ”

"Actually, the amount of experience is not bad, so it's a pity to give up completely." Speaking of this, Barrett touched his chin, "If you don't use scrolls, maybe you can break even?" ”

"It's not enough to just don't use scrolls, you don't have any accidents." Rielly raised her tone and added, "I've just calculated that if we use consumables like potions, it will be difficult to break even with the way we fight. ”

"I think it's better to forget it! If we didn't use scrolls, it would have been very hard for a few of us to face so many enemies. If something goes wrong, the damage is even greater. Claudia immediately raised the banner of opposition very clearly.

Hearing this, Clematis also had no fighting spirit: "In this case, let's stay in the port area for the time being!" If you're lucky, maybe Boram's ship will arrive in a day or two. ”

"Sure enough, war is money! I didn't feel much before, but when we got on ourselves, tsk! "Rieli, who said this, now has tears in her eyes! Anyone who is saving money will not be in a good mood once they find out that they have made a loss-making business.

"Hey! The boring days are coming again. Sighing, Claudia continued, "I really hope that the armed merchant ships of the Boreham Chamber of Commerce will get here as soon as possible, as Tis said." ”

"It doesn't have to be boring! In the unlikely event that the army of the Noble Council reaches the outside of the port area, we will be organized to fight. The anvil, which had been silent from the beginning, suddenly spoke. (To be continued.) )

PS: The modification is complete. Thanks to the "Bloody Mou" and the "Youth Protection Act" for the two big monthly passes. At the same time, I would like to thank "Cloud Moon 1981" and "Altar Fat Biao" for their great rewards.