Chapter 67, Codename: Operation Fishing
The battle ended quickly, and the robbers only had more than a dozen people, and after more than twenty people from the Fire Lion mercenary group led by Adair joined the battle, the bandits' side immediately gave up the entanglement and ran away with a few wounded.
The frightened little nobleman joined the caravan with his family and escort, and was greeted warmly by Hubert.
And the identity of the nobles was quickly figured out, a baron from Tórshavn, with his family planned to go to an ancestral manor located on the Iron Hoof Plains for a vacation, but who knew that he would be targeted by robbers on the way, but fortunately with the help of the Fire Lion Mercenary Regiment, there were no major casualties.
What happened to the baron named Omar-Xavier made Hubert feel sympathetic and happy in his heart. This time in the city of Tórshavn, Hubert did not stay long, so he did not have time to make friends with the nobles in Tórshavn, but he did not expect to happen to encounter such a thing on the way - with the grace of salvation, coupled with the witty tongue of speech, Hubert believed that he could develop a cherished friendship with Baron Xavier, which was very helpful to his business activities in Tórshavn.
Baron Xavier and his wife were invited into Hubert's carriage, and the rest of the baron's astonished family members followed the caravan in their own carriage with the wounded guards, but the group showed a relatively cold attitude towards the caravan and mercenaries who had saved their lives, causing many young men to spit on the ground in secret.
Adair was not in a good mood at this time, even if Accountant Donaxiu sent him five gold sides as promised, Adair would have a headache after taking it.
Of course, he wasn't worried about too much money, the more money the better for him, and the captain just didn't agree to let Baron Xavier join the caravan - which would most likely provoke the robbers' revenge.
Although judging from the brief encounter just now, that gang of robbers was only a dozen people, but Adair will not forget that this group of damned guys usually gang up when they encounter hard ideas when looting, and the next caravan will face far more than a dozen robbers.
Hubert, however, scoffed at Adair's concerns, presumably assuming that the robbers raging on the Plains of Iron Hoof were the size of a dozen men.
Donald came over and told Adair to be safe, and the accountant was more like an employer, full of responsibility for the goods. However, like his employer, he turned a blind eye to Adair's mention of Baron Xavier politely out of the caravan.
This scene was almost entirely watched by the trio who followed the caravan.
Susan was better, she was probably used to Erwin's prophetic prescience, but Illya was surprised, and couldn't help but turn her head to look at Erwin, her golden eyes were full of doubts: "Dark Blade Steel Fister, this is exactly the same as you said a few days ago, how did you know that the caravan would save a nobleman?" Do you have the eyes of a nightcrawler in the slaying of the wicked? Or have you received a legacy from the Holy White Stone Tower, with the eighth magic to foresee the future? ”
"What a mess." Erwin had given up correcting the female mage's cranky thoughts, but he was in a good mood at this time, so he didn't care about it.
"If this nobleman doesn't show up, then we'll probably have to run back to Tórshavn and wait."
The young man smiled faintly, this caravan was almost the most qualified, expensive goods and unwary merchants, and not very good guards. If he didn't make a move when he saw such a caravan, then Erwin would have to wonder if the steel-toothed hammer had changed to a vegetarian diet.
"It's five quarters and thirty-one minutes, and it's almost dark. Prepare yourself, and in a moment you will do as I told you. Erwin clicked on the game's home menu and looked at it, then said to the two girls.
This caravan will soon be taken to the "slaughterhouse", and it will be up to the three of them to succeed in fishing out the steel tooth hammer at that time.
Susan took a deep breath, then nodded calmly, while Illya pulled the horse towards Erwin with a curious expression: "Holy White Prophet, where did you hide your pocket watch?" ”
"What the hell is the Holy White Prophet? Go away, go away! ”
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When he heard the news that he was going to be rerouted, Adair felt the urge to simply leave the burden behind.
However, since he started to be a mercenary at the age of fifteen, how many ups and downs has Adair gone through to become the leader of a group, and he has already cultivated the unchanging temperament of shock, he calmed his face and confirmed to Donnasius again: "Mr. Donasius, Mr. Hubert really wants us to divert and spend the night at Baron Xavier's manor?" ”
"That's right, this is Mr. Hubert's decision, and Captain Adair should prepare as soon as possible and pay attention to the safety of the caravan." Donaxiu nodded.
Adair took a deep breath, resisted the urge to scold his father in his heart, and hurriedly admonished, "Mr. Donnasius, this is different from the original plan! We won't be able to know what is going on the road once we change the route, it's dangerous for the caravan, and I hope you can convince Mr. Hubert. ”
"Change the plan differently, it's dangerous for the caravan? Of course I know the danger, otherwise what would I want you to do? Donasius looked at Adair dissatisfied, then raised his hand and patted the latter's shoulder, "Mr. Hubert's decision has never changed, all you need to do is carry out the order." By the way, when you go to Baron Xavier's manor tonight, you'd better restrain your men and don't disgrace Mr. Hubert. ”
Looking at the back of Donnasius leaving, Adair almost couldn't get along with his breath in his chest, he had always felt that his temper was mild, but when he met such an unruly employer, he still couldn't help but feel a sense of sullenness.
The news of the diversion soon spread throughout the caravan, and Baron Xavier, in gratitude to Hubert for his rescue, invited the whole caravan to his manor for the night, and treated them with a sumptuous feast.
This was certainly good news for many of the caravan who had eaten dry food for several days, and of course there were some who were disturbed by their vigilance, but the euphoria of the crowd did not make the slightest wave.
By sunset, the rerouted caravan finally arrived at Baron Xavier's manor near the riverside.
It is a manor house with vineyards and wheat fields, and a grove of woods, and the living area is a three-storey villa with old gray walls and emerald green vines. Although it was old, it couldn't hide the flavor left by time, and Hubert nodded secretly when he got off the carriage, guessing in his heart that this villa was at least fifty years old, which just proved that Baron Xavier had a deep family background.
As for the guards and mercenaries from poor families in the caravan, they only care about what they eat and drink, regardless of their wealth and taste.
Fortunately, the courtyard in front of the villa was large enough to accommodate all the caravan owners and Baron Xavier's own guards.
When they arrived at the manor, they were busy, Baron Xavier invited Hubert into the villa, the baron's servants began to arrange a feast, and the caravan men looked for a place to place the goods and horses pulling the carts.
"Brother Elwin, my father invited you to the Baron's feast." Elena ran up to Erwin and said happily. Of course, Adair said that the three of them would come together, but Elena "didn't care" to miss the two big sisters.
Erwin was dismounting with Susan and Illya at this time, and then pulled the horse into the manor with a big grin, except for Susan who was slightly speechless, Erwin and Illya did not have the slightest self-consciousness and embarrassment that had nothing to do with the caravan, and showed the shame of rubbing rice to the forefront.
"Thank you for me, Elena, and you." Erwin said with a smile, eager to reach out and touch this cute little girl who was a head shorter than himself. It suddenly occurred to him that if he hadn't appeared, then after tonight, what would have happened to this little girl would probably be miserable!
In the end, Erwin still didn't touch Elena's head, and although he was eager to see if the little girl would squint like a cat when she was touched on the head, Erwin thought that he should not die.
Turning around, Erwin handed the reins to Susan, and quietly made a gesture to her to keep her alive.
Ever since he noticed how good gestures were, Erwin taught Susan a set of gesture languages that he had learned on the Internet. The latter, who was a quick learner, nodded at the sign of Erwin at this time, pulled the reins of the three horses, and walked towards the caravan wagon not far away.
"Let's go, take me to your father, I want to talk to him." Erwin turned back to Elena and said that he knew that Adair was aware of the uneasiness and wanted to drag the three of them into the water together, but this was exactly what Erwin wanted, otherwise, he would really have to do something such a shameful thing as rubbing food.
Just entering the courtyard of the manor, a carriage parked at the gate of the villa not far away, on which happened to be a woman.
Young, pretty, maroon head and low-cut skirt attracted the eager gaze of many men in the courtyard.
"Seems to be the daughter of Baron Xavier." Elena saw that Erwin was also staring at the noble daughter, and immediately said with some surprise.
The girl got out of the carriage and looked around the yard with a calm and slightly disgusted gaze before leaving, but the next moment her eyes fell on Erwin, who had just entered the yard, and she couldn't help but turn around.
Their eyes suddenly met, and Erwin smiled slightly and nodded politely at the girl.
I laughed in my heart.
"I caught a big fish this time!"
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