Chapter 222: The Shadow of Pelican Town
In this regard, Viscount Norris was slightly stunned, he didn't have an interface for a while, and seemed to have vaguely sensed the trap in Arrow's words. After hesitating for two seconds, he smiled and said, "Well, Pelican Town's problem is naturally our honey tank's problem. As long as we can afford to pay for it, our guild can definitely help everyone present to solve any incurable problems! β
The subtext of this sentence is of course obvious, there are problems that can be solved, but they must be able to afford it. If it's a problem that can't be handled by the staffing of a honey tank, then wouldn't it be okay to just raise the price and reject the commission?
Arrow didn't know how much Viscount Norris knew about the monsters of Swan Castle now, but he couldn't let go of this opportunity! immediately pressed at the moment, and said with a smile: "This is a key issue related to the life and death of the entire Pelican Town!" It's just a pity that we don't have enough strength to deal with this problem right now. If Honey Jar can deal with this problem in the shortest possible time, then I'm sure we in Pelican Town will have the highest respect for Honey Jar! β
At all times, coercing public opinion is the most effective way to force others to do the wrong thing.
And sometimes it is very simple to agitate public opinion, and it is often only necessary to let them know that they can get a lot of money and price without paying any money, and this kind of agitation will be particularly effective!
Sure enough, after Airo said these words, the townspeople immediately looked at the people of the Honey Jar Guild and Viscount Norris with a look of great anticipation. Some of them even involuntarily shouted, "Help us!" Your Excellency the Viscount! Help us destroy that monster! Otherwise, we won't be able to live! β
Gradually, the cheers began to spread. The townsfolk throughout the street began to chant the name of the honey jar incessantly, and this surging public opinion immediately squeezed Viscount Norris, who had just been smiling all over his face, with only an embarrassed smile.
Seeing that the atmosphere had reached a climax, Round Cheese, who was the mayor of the town, turned around to reassure everyone, and stepped forward to the viscount and said, "Your Excellency, this matter is indeed the biggest trouble that plagues our Pelican Town. If it can be disposed of, it will be a great honor and safety for the townspeople of our entire town. So, be sure to consider it. β
Seeing so many people's eyes looking at him, the corners of Viscount Norris's mouth couldn't help twitching, and he once again aimed at Arrow over there with the corner of his eye.
Although Norris doesn't know much about this so-called problem, it is conceivable that this must be a hot potato. But in the current situation, he really can't afford to refuse again.
Go back and look at the guild members you've hired. Because of the time constraints, most of these members were directly inherited from the Killer Bee Guild, and in terms of quality, they were indeed inferior to the Giant Mountain and the Soul Flame. But then think about the quality of the members of Song of the Mermaid...... Well, now that the members of his guild have been armed to the teeth, there should be no problem.
What's more, if this hot potato is really solved, it will definitely be a painful blow to the mermaid song.
Thinking so, Viscount Norris finally nodded and said, "Since this is the case, then our honey tank will be regarded as a big opening reward this time, and it will be difficult to take over this task." β
Whoopββββ!
The crowd of onlookers instantly boiled, and it was conceivable that they now had the feeling that they were about to be liberated from the clouds of death.
In contrast, Arrow also exhaled softly, and the fist that had been clenched all the time was also released at this moment.
But you can only relax for a while. Now it's time to really rise to the challenge!
Back in the guild, Arrow summoned all the members again, closed the door of the guild, and said softly, "All of you have listened carefully to me, in the past few days, if anyone wants to ask how Uncle Saint Cake died, or anything about Swan Castle, you are not allowed to divulge a word!" The battle information about the monster in that basement can only be communicated between our internal members, and we must not leak half a word! β
Brad rubbed the back of his head, looking a little incomprehensible: "President, if this honey jar can really solve that monster, it can be regarded as relieving a big problem for Pelican Town, right?" But we hid all the information and refused to share anything with them...... Isn't it like watching them die while we stand idly by? β
For a while, Arrow was speechless by this big man.
That's right! If you don't face this monster head-on without any information, wouldn't that be tantamount to sending it to death? In other words, their own measures to block the news...... Is it the same as indirectly killing the members of the honey jar? Those who take risks...... Actually, they didn't offend themselves......
This thought flashed through his mind, but Arrow quickly shook his head, leaving this weak thought behind.
To be merciful to the enemy is often to be cruel to oneself. Let them attack the monster to make the honeypot fail, and if they succeed, then the mermaid song is finished! Who will have mercy on him?
After thinking about it, Arrow gritted his teeth resolutely, shook off the face of Uncle Saint Cake that flashed in his mind, and continued to say firmly: "Brad, this is not called standing by and watching, but improving combat experience, understand?" If we tell them how the monster will attack, how can the adventurers of the honey pot improve their coping skills? β
Brad immediately nodded in realization, showing a very clear look.
But of course, this kind of talk can't fool Cream and Coco next to them, and the two of them are now looking at them with a suspicious look.
Seeing this, Arrow could only sigh, raised his hands and said, "All in all! The battle with the monster is exclusive to our guild, and even if you really want it, you should pay for it. If they can really come and buy from us, and can afford the price, then I won't watch them die! As long as they can buy it! β
This reason finally convinced the assassin and the necromancer, and to put it mildly, made the members all agree to their decision.
At this point, the Mermaid Song sealed all the information about the battle of the monster, and from this day on, it never mentioned a word about the monster in Swan Castle to outsiders.
After another three days, the Honey Jar Guild finally decided to set off for Swan Castle!
"I mean, what are you doing?"
Standing on the south side of the town, the townsfolk braved the big sun to bid farewell to the members of the honeypot who had gone to Swan Castle to exterminate the monsters. At the back of the crowd, Viscount Ruichi stood beside Arrow, looking suspiciously at the president, whose expression was stiff and full of nervousness.
He was too short, and now he was carried by his entourage, looking at the adventurer squad slowly moving towards Swanningcastle, and continued to ask, "I'm glad that someone is willing to help me solve my castle's problems for free." But I always felt that something was not good. For the past two days they have been sending people all day and night to ask me about the situation at the castle...... Hey, there's no more dead people in my castle, are they? I haven't lived a day, and how many people have died in my castle? β
Compared to Viscount Ruichi's question, Arrow couldn't help but be a little curious. In order to ease his nervousness, he asked, "You also know that so many people have died, why do you insist on living in them?" β
"Nonsense! So, if I could change hands, I'd still keep it until now?! β
When talking about his home that can be viewed from a distance but cannot be occupied, Viscount Ruichi is really full of complaints. He stretched out his hand and pointed to the castle that stood in the sun, and said with a look of hatred and regretβ
"I now finally know how bad I was when I bought this castle! It's just that I was greedy at the time, and I paid the money without careful consideration! Changing hands? When people ask me, why do you want to sell it in a hurry after you bought it for less than half a year? How do you think I should answer? Say there's a rotting spider here? Got ghosts? There's also a monster in the basement that I don't know what the hell it is, and several people have died in it in a row? β
In this regard, Arrow understood, and could only smile bitterly.
Viscount Ruichi's complaint was not over yet, and he sighed and said: "Increase the price, let me get back the cost and sell it, no one will patronize it." You can sell it at a discount, I'm not reconciled. You say that I have spent so much effort, I have spent so much time for this castle, and I don't want to think about it, and I don't want to spend so many beautiful mistresses in my family, but I don't want to come here and entangle with this castle, and you say that I will sell it at a discount like this? How would I! Anyway, if you're willing to take over the castle in Song of the Merfolk, I'll sell it to you right away without saying a word! It doesn't take much money, as long as I raise the original purchase price by one-tenth, which is a fair price! β
Now, Arrow finally knew why the short Viscount Mediterranean claimed to be popular with so many women.
If nothing else, it's very comfortable just listening to him to decompress. If you have nothing to do and treat his words and deeds as a joke, can such a person not be likable?
Viscount Ruichi said for a long time and saw that Ai Luo almost didn't react, frowned, and said a little unpleasantly: "Hey, you replied to me." What's going on with your guild and this honeypot guild? Rivalry? That Norris also came to me and said he wanted to work with me. You don't look like you weigh much, why do you like to involve these weird people all day long? β