Chapter 14: Departure
Rick didn't know Linda's intentions, but he chose to trust the friendly little girl.
Moreover, he had heard about Sifer. If Siever's companion had really been missing in the Land of the Dead for a month, then he thought that the mission had already ended before it had even begun, and staying in the Land of the Dead for a long time, even if he had money, was not necessarily a good thing.
"Protect us for two weeks...... Is it a coincidence? Qin Lun's eyes flashed, they were Torrell who entered yesterday morning, and it was now noon the next day, almost a complete natural day had passed, which meant that they only had two weeks left to stay.
Rick's words about staying in the Land of Death for only a week were automatically filtered by Qin Lun. If he really didn't find Elistin in the Land of the Dead, and didn't receive the story mission, there would be no need for him, Ciel, and Rand to go back to Baldur's Gate, just let them take Siif back alone.
"Ciel, what do you think?" Qin Lun asked quietly in the team channel.
"Didn't we decide a long time ago, whether it's a coincidence or not, as long as they're not from Ambery's church, that's the best choice." Hill's words finally helped Qin Lun make up his mind.
"Are you the only ones with these three? When can I go? Qin Lun raised his head and looked at the three of them with a smile.
"Yes, there are only three of us. If the agreement is signed, you can go at any time, and we have advanced a batch of materials to the mercenary union. "However, it's best to ask our employer, Seafer Hulan, to confirm with us personally." ”
"Of course, I'll take you up." Qin Lun bowed and spread his hand towards the staircase leading to the upper floor of the tavern.
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"Winnie, do you feel something's wrong?" Coming out of the barrel tavern, the three young men of the Rose Mercenary Regiment all had a hint of doubt on their faces.
The process of signing the employment contract with Siver was very smooth, and the aristocratic son, known to the outside world as the Tesser's Kid, finally showed the enthusiasm of the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and quickly checked the contract and completed the formalities with them.
It's just that what makes them feel wrong is that the three people around Sifer are not like the mercenaries rumored, they are Siever's guards who rushed over from Tessel's hometown. It can be seen that Sifer is in front of them, and does not have the majesty of the head of the house.
"We don't know yet, but I don't see anything wrong." The hooded female mage, who had lost her previous mischievous appearance, said in a deep voice, "Sifo Hulan doesn't look like she was kidnapped by those three people, and the content of the contract only requires us to protect the integrity of the employer and find their missing companions, and there are no text traps. ”
"Anyway, we only recognize Sifo as the employer anyway, and if anything is wrong with those three people, at most we can escort Sifo back to Baldur's Gate immediately." The tall knight gave the final summary to the two companions.
The three members of the Knights of the Rose were very competent, and after returning the contract to the mercenary guild for safekeeping, they returned to the barrel tavern with the supplies.
There are ten more sturdy wildebeest at the entrance of the tavern, this creature has a docile temperament, a more mixed diet, and there is no need to feed it in the wild with a little grassroots. Compared to human-bred horses, they are not as fast, but they have better endurance and carry more weight, making them the best companion for long journeys.
Seven of the ten wildebeest horses were for them, and two more were carrying a caravan containing supplies for the expedition, and the last wildebeest was used as a replacement.
The supplies included food and water for seven men for two weeks, as well as tents and two refills of fire oil, as well as simple cooking utensils, insect repellent and a small amount of medicine. A real wilderness adventure is different from what many people think, and the more prepared you are, the smoother your itinerary will be.
Sometimes, adventurers encounter hundreds of miles of desolation, and there is also a variety of wild creatures to harass. At this time, it is a problem to pick up some dry wood to make a fire at night, and carrying a little fire oil can deter wild beasts.
Seemingly bulky cooking utensils and tents are even more essential, and adventurers in the world of Torrell often travel thousands of kilometers. Except for Qin Lun and these apostles, no one can say that he is immune to all diseases and is not taboo.
When the god of plague wields his might, the gods with powerful divine power have to retreat, not to mention the ordinary people on the ground. Especially for adventurers with strong combat effectiveness, if they really get sick, it just confirms that sentence, illness comes like a mountain, and illness goes like a thread.
Eating cooked food and getting a good night's sleep are the best things adventurers and mercenaries can do to survive in the wild.
Seeing that the Rose Mercenary Group was so capable, Qin Lun and the others were also very happy, and they saved a lot of time. After inviting the mercenary group for lunch, they set off directly in the afternoon, and it took about half an hour to pass through the east gate of Baldur's Gate and begin to head to the Land of Death.
"You seem to be a little suspicious, and now that you have become temporary partners, I think you can ask me openly and honestly!" Qin Lun drove his horse closer to Rick's back and said sincerely.
After leaving the Gate of Bode, Qin Lun and the others really relaxed in their hearts, such a difficult force as the Ambori Church gave them some pressure.
Rick and his two companions looked at each other and fell silent. One of them, the female mage, Winnie, did not ride a horse, but sat on the seat of the caravan, looking up at Qin Lun at this time.
"You don't look like Mr. Seaver's bodyguards."
Because of the strong wind in the wilderness, the female mage no longer has a veil on her face, melon seed face, cherry mouth and a pair of big peach blossom eyes, which is indeed naturally charming. It's just that her nose is small and delicate, and the tip is slightly upturned with a sharp arc, which inexplicably makes an originally charming and moving face full of childlike fun, and her charming temperament is completely destroyed, like a naughty beautiful girl who will never grow up.
"Filar, they are indeed not my bodyguards, but friends who have worked with me once." Sifo heard the voice and rushed from behind, and this kind of question involving the trust of both parties was naturally better answered by him.
"You don't seem to be close to each other, so why would you pay for Mr. Seaver to go to the Dead to find his companions, or if you have other plans in the Land of the Dead?" Largo, the thief among the mercenaries, asks a pointed question.
"We have no other plans in the Land of the Dead, as the mercenary contract indicates, we are looking for our missing companions." Qin Lun shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Sifo said that we once had a cooperative relationship with him, in fact, there were two members of the expedition that Sifer organized to go to the Land of the Dead in the first place, and there were two members in it who were our mutual partners. ”
"You mean Siever's missing companion is also your companion?" Knight Rick and his two companions looked at each other in surprise, a conclusion that they didn't expect.
"Yes, there are only three people we are really looking for, one is the old steward Mason of the Hulan family, and the other two are our mutual friends with Seaver, an elven druid, and a ...... is a Templar of Lady Lauita. Qin Lun was reluctant to take it out.
The strength of the three mercenaries in front of him is very good, rather than causing misunderstandings and delaying action in the later stage, it is better to make it clear now, anyway, this has no conflict with their mercenary contract.
"Elven druids and followers of Lady Lauveta? This combination ...... How can you be so happy! The thief Lago showed a strange expression and said with a grin, "You have worked so hard to find it, those two must be beautiful women, right?" ”
"You want to care?" Seeing her companion with a lewd expression, the female mage covered her face and slammed her staff on the thief's head with a "bang".
"We trust you, but you should know that no matter what the inside story is, the Rose Mercenary Group will only act according to the contract." Rick didn't look at the fight between the two companions, and said seriously, "We'll help you find your missing companions, but the employer is the only one to protect." ”
"Of course, except for Siever, the three of us don't need your protection." Qin Lun showed a sunny smile, and with the handsome appearance of the moonlight elf, the three mercenaries were stunned.
Qin Lun's words were just polite, in fact, their purpose was the same, as long as they were not divided into two teams, if there was a battle, it would be impossible for the Rose Mercenary Group to just watch from the sidelines. Otherwise, they really don't have to be mercenaries.
"Yo yo, blushing, blushing." Largo suddenly pointed at her female companion and shouted. Everyone turned their heads to look, and sure enough, they found two blush on Vennie's face.
"You're dead!" Winnie blushed, gritted her teeth and added a flying spell to herself, floating up from the carriage.
"Bang, you're really here!" Largo's face changed, and he rolled off the horse, and ran off the distance with a smoke, and for a time the speed was actually two points faster than the galloping horse.
"Please forgive my two companions." Seeing such a humiliating infighting, even for the sake of the steady knight was a little embarrassed, but he quickly came back to his senses and asked, "If that's the case, why didn't you just make it clear at Baldur's Gate before?" ”
Hearing Rick's question, Qin Lun's eyes flashed, this Rose Mercenary Group is not many people, but everyone is a little not simple. In particular, the leading knight, Rick, is steady and thoughtful, and the questions he asks are to the point.
"That's because my identity is a bit peculiar, and it's not suitable to be hyped up at Baldur's Gate." Qin Lun groaned and said, "The only thing I can guarantee is that my identity will not hinder this commission, and as for the future, it has little to do with you." ”
Rick nodded, very clever not to ask Qin Lun's identity. As long as it has nothing to do with the task, it would be a little inappropriate for him to inquire about the roots of others, after all, the employer did not inquire about the three members of the Rose Mercenary Group and explore their identities.
Seeing that Rick had dispelled most of his doubts, Qin Lun didn't say anything more.
"Huh?" Just as he was about to drive his horse back to Hill's side, he suddenly frowned, looked up into the air, and a silvery glimmer flashed imperceptibly in his right eye.
"What's wrong?" Rick beside him was very sensitive, and immediately looked up, and suddenly saw a small black dot in the sky, however, he quickly relaxed, and said to Qin Lun with a smile, "The body is too small, not like the 'eyes' released by the tracker." ”