In a remote corner of the open-air cafeteria, Burgetta the Daywalker and Tim Pohl the Raven walk hand in hand, staring at each other face to face, trying to exert pressure in this way. Sharp eyes met each other, and Vice-Captain Aldrich Triss faintly saw the electric sparks of the jump, but he still didn't say a word, and handed over the initiative to Captain West.

The apparent anger between the two soon attracted the Night Watchman, who was not far away, and the brown pelican brothers, who were familiar with Tim Ball, quickly understood what was going on, and ran impulsively after the blood surged, as if trying to pull the side of the rack.

Unable to clean up the two hard-backed, hard-backed, Pilquain brothers, who didn't have much background, Rufer West unceremoniously slapped the table and scolded them hesitantly.

For the brown pelican, who was not very respectful to Captain West, he couldn't see his friend Tim Ball suffer, and summoned up the little courage he had left, and said an ambiguous sentence with a straight neck, sarcastically saying something ambiguous about him sitting back and watching his subordinates fight without stopping it in advance, and putting a hat of inaction on his head first.

Ruif West, with a look of annoyance on his face, had just wanted to get up, and his deputy, Aldrich Triss, reached out and tapped a few times, signaling that he would take over.

Sitting on the bench, he turned one hundred and eighty degrees in his position, and held the Night Watchman's standard sword in his left hand, and held it in front of the Pilquain brothers with its scabbard attached, "Don't take another step forward, it's an order." ”

"Hmph, who will listen to you, a lucky man who has the cheekiness to share the glory of Captain Langton Morris in the fight against underground smuggling. ”

The unscrupulous words of the brown pelican's brother Tok Pilchan made the atmosphere around them instantly cold, but fortunately, it was only for a moment, and before their sluggish feeling could react, everything was back to normal.

Rufu Vest clearly felt the terrible anger of his lieutenant as if it were substance, but it quickly disappeared after his eruption, and he could not help but marvel at the purity of Aldrich Tris's heart, which was almost perfect by the virtues of the knight.

Tris, the new vice-captain of the Night Patrol Knights, patiently explained: "Burgta and Tim Ball have a duel, since both sides are from the noble clan and are completely out of their own will, Captain West and I dare not stop it, what qualifications do you two civilians have to get involved......? Well, Burgetta might be ruthless, and Pol, that soft-hearted little guy, might just be driving you away. ”

"Liar!" said Tork Pilquain, but he knew that Aldrich Tris was a man, and his younger brother Echo Pilquain, who could not heed the kind advice at all, continued to forge ahead on the basis of his friendship with Pol the Raven.

Aldridge, who had just taken a dozen steps forward, appeared beside him at some point, reached out and grabbed Tok Pilquain's shoulder with his right hand, "Why don't you listen?"

With one hand, he pinned him to the ground, and even though Tork Pilguin roared and struggled, he could not escape the control of Vice-Captain Tris.

The brutal strength lasted for ten breaths before it declined, and Aldrich was very dissatisfied that the night watchman he had trained by himself was so, "Breathe, remember the rhythm of breathing, so as to awaken the sleeping potential in the body." I can't even fight with one hand, and you'll be dealt with in three rounds by Bogta, who is extremely experienced in combat, don't disgrace me, okay?"

Unable to resist, Tocco Pilquain could only listen to Tris's teachings in obedience, and the area above his chest was firmly confined, and he instinctively remembered the rhythm of the power of the bronze Pegasus, and kicked the ground with all the strength of his legs.

"Shhhh

The resistance was so effective that he was so effective that in order to keep Tocke Pilquain, Triss flicked his right index finger and struck him with a numb tendon in the neck. A pinprick-like tingling sensation came, and he almost didn't catch it in one breath, and the breathing rhythm was immediately disordered, and the strength that surged out of the tide everywhere in his body quickly dissipated like a low tide, and his condition was worse than just now, but fortunately Aldrich was not an enemy, and he did not take the opportunity to punish him, but stood up directly by kneeling and squatting.

Kent, who has always been out of step with Tim Pol and the crows, gloated and laughed with his friends: "It didn't take long for them to forget the terrible nature of Lord Aldrich Triss, and the speed of his footwork just now was a little terrifying, and he was not the rumored Fourth Horseman of Eastwood City." ”

There were quite a few night watchmen who echoed Kent's point of view, and it was clear that the scene had frightened them, especially the several full-time knights, who at first thought that there was a gap between them, and that it would certainly not be too big, and they all regarded Aldrich Triss as a treasure that could be mined. Now it seems that there is a huge gap between the two sides that cannot be bridged by hard work and sweat, and for this reason, Perry Prescott and his face cannot hide the look of frustration, but no one notices.

In the remote corner of the open-air cafeteria, the battle between two nobles without inheritance rights was a bit lackluster, and Tim Ball, who knew that his fighting skills were not pure enough, competed with his opponent with a powerful heavy sword style, and turned a blind eye to Bogta's deliberate flawed tricks, so the duel ended with both sides running out of strength, and his hands were numb and unable to hold his sword.

"You knew it was going to end like this, didn't you?" Rufer West looked sideways at his lieutenant, and saw a frank and humble smile on his face, a pair of eyes that pierced through people's hearts and made the captain of the Night Patrol dodge for no apparent reason.

"Am I wrong?"

Aldrich Triss shook his head slightly: "Tim Ball uses the smartest tactics and the most simple tactics to bring the opponent into his own rhythm, and when Burgota gives up his fancy sword skills and rich combat experience, the draw is decided long before the duel begins. Well, maybe that's what Burgeta is willing to do as well, and a draw is acceptable for both sides. Lord Langton Morris, behind Tim Pol, is one of the most sought-after knights in the city guard today, and he adheres to the tacit agreement of non-aggression between the nobles, and there is no entanglement of interests, and the wise daywalker will make the best choice for himself. Shouldn't we?"

After a tirade, the conversation abruptly turned to the two of them, and Rufer West immediately understood, and he nodded in satisfaction.

"Yes, you've been in the limelight lately, and someone in the underworld is spreading the name of the Fourth Knight for you for free. It's an enviable title, and if we stay in the Night Watchman, we'll probably be 'putting out fires' everywhere. On the contrary, running a scavenger guild outside, you have been tamed like an arm, have sufficient connections, and can mobilize a lot of resources, I believe that ordinary civilian knights are not close to your capital at all, as for those nobles who hone their martial arts, according to the rules of reciprocity, the successor of the military knight rank, I am afraid that no one is your opponent. ”

"I am only a lord of a declining country estate, belonging to the lowest noble family, and in order to step on my shoulders and rise up, knock on the door of high society, I believe that soon someone will propose to confer a knighthood on me, presumably the town hall, a title such as a lord assessed by the council every year. ”

Rufer Vest agrees: "I've thought about it, but not as far as you think. With the strength of a knight, plus a knighthood, you will become a genuine nobleman and be accepted by high society, just as I did back then. It was a wise decision not to abandon the manor lords, the traditional land nobles in the Senate are very powerful, and there are a few vacant positions, maybe this is your chance. ”

"Maybe I'm honored. Aldrich Triss smiled and nodded, with the precipitation of his past life, and his wise eyes faintly pierced the fog of the times.

He saw the rise of the new business nouveau riche and gradually gained an advantage with the help of the infinitely powerful weapon of capital, using the city as a fortress to radiate the surrounding countryside, when the foundation of the land nobles was like a beach bunker was washed away by the tide, the traditional nobles had to leave the stage gloomily.

Maybe it's a glorious revolution with warmth, or maybe it's the stormy Francis Revolution." Whether it was a dignified exit in exchange for some remnants, or an entrenched power burned by the flames, the bourgeoisie and the business nouveau riche had the last laugh. Not to mention the majestic figure that looms over the merchant class, the only immortal who survives in the violent conflict between the old and the new era, although he has not been endowed with divine magic, his very existence is a great deterrent. ’

"By the way, as far as I know, the temple of that one is engaged in gold and silver exchange on a small scale, and with his credit guarantee, the chaotic currency exchange in various places will usher in a long-lost order, and some coins that are not in good condition are better to be disposed of as soon as possible. ”

Rufer West didn't understand the hidden profits, he just replied casually, and Aldrich Triss thought about it and immediately understood. There was no shortage of far-sighted elites in each country, who certainly did not give up their own coinage, and the commercial trade network across the continent could at best set the rate at which the currencies of various countries could be exchanged with each other, and the values were certainly fixed at first.

'The Scavengers' Guild is too much of a concern in both the Underworld and the Sewers, and the Night Watchmen attached to the City Hall are never safe, so it may be time to bring in the power of the Temple as a backup. The lack of a direct knight order has always been their heart problem, and the scavengers will extend an olive branch of friendship, presumably the temple will not refuse. ’

With the chips he had so hard to accumulate, Aldrich Triss came to the table and found a good hand, and if the plan went well, he could multiply his capital several times, not entirely by luck, but also by patience and the use of his new status as the vice-captain of the Night Watchman.

Aldrich gathered his thoughts in silence and planned a grand blueprint for his future in advance, and Lynn, a girl who had been staying in the open-air cafeteria of the Night Watchman's residence, approached with courage. She had the privilege of witnessing Knight Triss defeat the usually rude Tok Pilquain with one hand, and with the rank of vice-captain, the gap between the two immediately widened, and they became extremely distant and unfamiliar, so some small tricks could not be used to play tricks.

Usually in contact with the Night Watchmen, and getting a rough idea of Aldrich Triss's personality through side knocks, the girl Lynn decides to impress them with sincerity rather than a wonderful but pale lie.

As soon as he was within three arm's length of safety, Aldrich awoke from his contemplation, saw Lynn's expression of wanting to speak, remembered some trivial matters, and instantly understood what she was asking.

"I know all about you, but it's not as difficult as you think. Councillor Anse Claire, who seconded and proposed my promotion, is the owner of the Kirk textile mill......"

Rufer West came back to his senses at the same time, "It's a matter of a letter, maybe you can say hello to Councillor Claire and Lynn's troubles will be solved." ”

"No, it would be a debt of grace to do so, and to leave the handle to the other party, whether it is Councilor Anse Claire or Kirk himself, will definitely think of me when he needs it. The rules are like this, and I have no intention of creating a loophole for myself. ”

Aldrich Triss saw the disappointment in the girl's eyes and gave him an encouraging smile: "The contract of employment should have ended when Lynn, who had fallen on the street, was put into the black carriage, but I still insisted on following the proper procedure for terminating the contract. First settle the compensation for unexcused absenteeism, I don't estimate that the amount will be too large, then calculate the salary that Lynn deserves, pay the termination payment, end the old contract, the new employment contract takes effect, the Night Watchman is the employer, the workplace is in the resident canteen, all the formalities are ready, and it is easy to pass it at the labor management office of the city hall. The only thing to worry about is money...... Luckily, that's what I'm not lacking at the moment. ”

Rufer West had to admire Aldridge's thoughtfulness, "Lynn, don't hurry up and thank Vice-Captain Triss. ”

The girl was in a hurry and wanted to kneel down, Aldrich glared at Captain West with a 'fierce' expression, and hurriedly stepped forward to help him up: "Lynn, you are busy in the open-air cafeteria, we all see it, and we are very satisfied with your service, this is the reward you deserve, and I will return it to you." ”

The girl who was speechless with excitement, only two lines of tears kept rolling down her pretty face that was flushed with joy, and the virtue of doing good to others made Aldrich Triss's fountain rise slightly, and although he had no intention of doing so, the aura of order and kindness kept gathering.