Chapter Seventy-Eight: The Valley Camp

On the first trip to the snowy mountains in the game, no other players except Barrett have any experience. Therefore, after going up the mountain, it is inevitable that there will be some bumps and bumps that can be avoided by skilled hands. In addition, there are many dangers on the Al Snow Mountain, and the group is naturally quite thrilling to walk.

"I really don't understand why we have to go up the mountain and meet again in this operation. If there were more people, maybe there wouldn't be any trouble before. Claudia covering her face with her hands. Auditore grumbled as he walked.

Barrett, who relied on the effect of strange things, was much easier to deal with, and even when the knife-like cold wind blew in front of him, it had turned into a warm spring breeze. "Maybe it's to mislead those with ulterior motives! Although such a big action is destined to be hidden from everyone. But it seems that it is also a feasible way to make them think wrong about these details. ”

"You're saying that our people's mission this time is still acting as a smoke bomb?" Claudia. Auditore glared at his friend with dissatisfaction: "Sure enough, the guys from the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce church are all in a bad stomach. ”

"It's just a matter of making the most of it! As one of the most efficient organizations, it is only natural that our Lord's Church will try to make every action as effective as possible. "Claymatis. Bot clearly felt the gaze from his friend.

Barrett pondered for a moment at this time and spoke: "The guards on the periphery themselves are somewhat like smoke bombs!" But those guys just don't tell us the ultimate goal of this operation, which is always a little unpleasant! If it weren't for the fact that the reward they gave was really exciting, I don't think they would have been able to bring in many reinforcements this time. But now that the money has been collected. Naturally, we need to get things done. ”

"I just hope I don't become a decoy for them right now. Otherwise, a resurrection stone will have to leave us again. "Claudia. Auditore was clearly upset by the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce.

Claymatis. Bot waved his hand: "Don't worry! We're going to be careful even if we're trying to trick people. The kind you're talking about is too untechnical. On the contrary, there is no such possibility. ”

It was found that the verbal exchange between the two ladies had a tendency to escalate. Barrett couldn't help but accentuate his voice: "Talk less and keep going." We were supposed to reach the meeting point this morning, as we were already far behind due to previous surprises. I don't want to wait until the sun goes down and we won't be able to reach the meeting point. ”

As the sound returned to silence in the ranks, Barrett's breathing became slightly more noticeable as he carried Lalu on his back. The bitter cold in the mountains is often accompanied by a thin air, and although the weight of Lalu is not heavy, this extra burden also makes Barrett have to use an extra amount of energy. So in order to keep himself in top shape, Barrett had to adjust his breathing patterns and frequency.

But no matter how many troubles you encounter along the way, the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce has chosen a predetermined route. It can't be a moat that can't be walked through. And Claudia. The attacker that Auditore was fearing never appeared, which made the player's speed of action slightly faster.

Finally, before the sun sets below sea level in the west, players reach the meeting point marked on the map, a narrow valley in the mountains. Here, players will see log huts with steeples, as well as rows of white hard tents around them. Apparently this has been built into a forward camp by the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce. Guards with spears and crossbows formed a patrol and patrolled the perimeter of the victory.

"It seems that before we joined, the preparatory preparations of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce Church were already running well." While Barrett was saying this, the other party had already discovered the comer. Soon a patrol member was walking towards Barrett and his party. The crossbow raised by the opponent is pointed directly at the players, as if they will attack at the slightest movement.

At this time Clematis. Bot stepped forward and raised his emblem first, but the golden light was stimulated. The patrolmen on the opposite side immediately relaxed a lot. The emblem of the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce is the best proof of this, as the initiator of this action. The members of this organization are usually their own people.

Barrett then showed the employment contract belonging to the Bloodstained Gray Flower Squad, and the other party was completely relieved after confirming that it was correct: "Why did you come here now, didn't you say that it should have been reached this morning?" ”

Looking at the leader of the patrol, Barrett immediately noticed that he was far better equipped than the team members behind him. Obviously, this guy is not with them, and should be an armed person cultivated within the Church of the 'Goddess of Wealth and Commerce'. The use of a reliable internal backbone and a rabble used by proxy temporary stocks can often play a good role.

So it's no wonder that the other party knows so much about Barrett's plan of action - otherwise if everyone knows about it, the players will be in danger. Those who are likely to be competitors, given the accurate information, probably won't mind cutting off the wings of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce church beforehand.

"Something went wrong along the way, and our guide died under the breath of the Winter Wolf. So for the rest of the trip, we delayed a little longer. Barrett said with a look of frustration. It seems to feel sorry for the guide who died earlier.

The patrol leader wearing a feathered helmet in front of him also turned ugly: "You mean that the guide in charge of leading the way has lost his life halfway?" ”

"We're sorry for this happening, but the attack of those five winter wolves was so sudden. We didn't look for a moment, and the guide collapsed in the first round of breath......" Barrett said, deliberately bowing his head. To be honest, there is no psychological impact on the death of aborigines. But in front of the other aborigines, this one still shed some crocodile tears. Even if the other party knows that you are acting coyly, the face project still can't relax.

The Winter Wolf is a magical creature that lives in cold regions in the game, and it is often considered to be the most dangerous of the wolf family. This creature is huge. Evil by nature. Freezing gas can be sprayed from the mouth. Not afraid of cold magic attacks. However, fire-based magic attacks will deal double their damage.

These powerful magical beasts had intelligence comparable to that of humans, and they could easily tell the strength of the bloodstained gray flower group. In the spirit of thinking that it is better to cut off one finger than to hurt ten fingers, the first round of attacks of these guys set fire to the guides that the church arranged for the players.

As a leader who shuttles through the Iral Mountains all year round. This guide has a level 2 ranger level, and his strength is not bad among the indigenous civilians. It's just that his past actions are more based on his rich field experience, and he knows how to pursue advantages and avoid disadvantages. Therefore, the ability to fight head-on is relatively inferior.

Therefore, in the face of the challenge of reaching 6, the winter wolf has entered the red iron rank in its own strength. The guy fell into a coma under the fire, no doubt under the white breath. The players relied on their own strength, especially the restraint of the fire spell against the Winter Wolf, and Barrett's longing blade to successfully defeat this group of attackers.

But at this time. The immigrant had been frozen into an ice cube's guide, broken into two popsicles by the Winter Wolf's dying anger. In the face of such an injury, to Claymatis. Bot's abilities are also not salvageable. Besides, even with that ability, players can't spend thousands of oceans to save a native who has nothing to do with them!

After listening to Barrett's account, the patrol leader in front of him suddenly asked: "The surprise attack of 5 winter wolves." So are they ambushes? ”

These creatures generally live in cold forests and plains, but a few live in snowy plateaus or underground caves. At the same time, in most cases, five to six adult winter wolves form a pack and hunt together in order to survive in the harsh environment.

Therefore, it cannot be said that such an attack on the snowy mountains is necessarily unreasonable. It's just that the patrol teammate in front of him seems to have a different opinion. It's a pity that players who are not familiar with the Ellar Mountains can't connect anything from the other party's doubts.

"Judging from the fact that we were not able to discover the whereabouts of the other party in advance, it should not be an encounter." Barrett touched his chin and thought for a moment. This is the answer given.

The other party's expression also became serious: "We will arrange someone to investigate and close this matter." Next, I would like to ask a few of you and me to meet Priest Weldon, who is now the temporary head of the camp. ”

It was him again. I didn't expect us to be really destined for that person! Barrett, who had followed the captain into the camp, muttered in the ground. At this moment, he was still carrying Lalu on his back, and finally had time to observe the surrounding environment. In the middle of the mist-shrouded mountains, not far away is the majestic Al Mountains, which are soaked in a pale amber color under the pale golden sunlight before sunset.

"Why is it that the administrator here is Priestess Weldon again!" Meet Clematis. Bot asked straight to the point. Although this action is only the private work of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce Church within the Seven Cities Alliance. However, the number of priests and authors involved has exceeded double digits. Among the candidates of so many people, it is no wonder that it is the one who is familiar with the players.

Fortunately, Priest Weldon himself didn't mind Claymatis. Bote's faux pas, and then he said helplessly: "I don't want to carry so many burdens on my body. But who let those big guys be busy with the above actions one by one, and don't want to pay attention to the chores outside! So this mess was thrown to an unlucky person like me who couldn't stand up or down in the church. ”

"Priest Weldon, don't say you're unlucky. Many people can't ask for this kind of work, but it's too late! How can there be kung fu to complain. Barrett said with a smirk, "I think there are 7-8 priests of the same status as you in so many temples in the Seven Cities Alliance!" In the end, the job fell to you, doesn't that mean that the big guys above value you? ”

Priest Weldon stretched out his finger and shook it: "Although I am in charge of the entire camp, the other priests are not less important than I am. And if I'm really that trusted, I should be assigned to manage the logistics and transportation. ”

Although he said it open-mindedly, Priest Weldon's words also gave people a sense of injustice to a certain extent. In the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce, it is the purse strings that are truly valued. The purse bag here refers not only to the funds, but also to the goods and possessions that belong to the church. It's like the fact that the accountant in charge of money in the chamber of commerce is often a close confidant of the boss.

"But that one is excluded, and it's your turn! This is also at the top of the list. "Claymatis. Bot also hurriedly made up the knife at this time.

Priest Weldon did not directly refute anything this time: "Say whatever you like!" Half a day later than scheduled, was there any accident on the way? ”

"Yes! When you're unlucky, it's a real problem! Barentt then recounted what had happened.

Priest Weldon nodded, "It's good that you put your mission first. As for the unfortunate deceased, the Church Protector compensated him. ”

Then the priest turned his gaze to Barrett's shoulder, and Lalo, who was lying on his back, still hadn't woken up: "So what's the matter with this one?" It's the same as being frostbitten by the breath of the winter wolf. ”

"We're also surprised by the injuries of this companion...... Barrett said again, recounting what happened to the players. Then he added his own speculation: "I wonder if there are ice worms and other cold subspecies living in that ice crevice." Otherwise, our teammates wouldn't be what they are in a short period of time. ”

"There are a lot of subspecies of the cold genus under the glacier, and we can't figure out what it is for the time being." Speaking of this, Priest Weldon paused, "But your companion is now injured at work, and our Goddess of Wealth and Commerce Church will be responsible for his treatment." (To be continued.) )