Chapter Ninety-Four: The Battle of the Sewers (25)
spent a small amount of money to solve the troubles of the young girl Lynn, and when he was an ordinary member of the Night Patrol Knights, Aldrich Triss definitely did not go so well, and now because of his status and fame, he once visited in person and did not find a way to find a way to return in vain, but now he is as easy as a hot knife cutting butter.
Back at the Black Cat Tavern, Aldrich sends Gorgau, a well-spoken professional, to secretly contact the temple of the Friends of the Merchant. Now he is not acting as casually as before, and due to the 'fame' of the Fourth Horseman, wherever he goes, there are a few strangers watching him.
Tris tried to enter the sewers once, but in addition to the transcendent black market, smugglers, thieves, and evil people were frightened, and the scavenger's daily municipal maintenance work could not be carried out, so he could only withdraw and let the hustle and bustle inside slowly settle.
Aldrich didn't have the consciousness to become a big man, but in this way, his deputies Duville and Todd gradually began to take charge of themselves, but no matter how hard they tried, they could not escape from his shadow, or call it shelter.
Staying at the union residence, President Tris chose to approach the temple in order for this unofficial team of adventurers to truly gain a foothold, and the professional Gorgo soon brought back good news. Although they had only been in contact twice, in less than a day, the Temple of the Friends of the Merchants of Eastwood City sent the emissary Anelle Jones of the Emerald Eye to take full charge of the contact.
This is a vigorous and energetic girl, with bright blonde shoulder-length hair, slightly curly, tucked in with a pearl headband, casually placed on her chest, her slender body fully reveals the feminine femininity with her light steps, the priest's robes tighten the waistline, remove the obstructive neck circumference, and reveal a slender neck, the velvety white skin shines in the sun, and the cuffs are edged with three gold threads, outlining the lines of unknown meaning with a special technique, and there is a certain harmony with the elements.
Aldrich personally received the temple guests, and at first glance he judged that the other party was definitely not an ordinary priest, and in order to avoid unintentional offense, he did not open his true vision, but the obscure but familiar elemental fluctuations reminded President Triss of the Dead Eye Knight of the Gray Shroud, and Holm, who was fortunate enough to be promoted to the rank of Knight of Wands.
'Everything still depends on strength, and even the transcendent Temple Priest has reached out to the elements, having the rank of a caster outside of their devout beliefs, and it seems that they are all a group of smart people who can be flexible. ’
After the two met, Anielle Jones was surprised by the young man of the rumored Fourth Knight of Eastwood, but he was a person who had seen the world, and a look of surprise quickly dissipated, and according to the intuition of the merchants, he began to evaluate the scavenger guild that had been established not long ago and had suddenly risen in the underworld.
Emerald Eye took off her white cotton gloves, revealing a pair of slender white hands with ten jewel rings, and she raised her right hand lightly and handed it to Aldrich.
It's not like such a stupid woman, then it can only be social etiquette. With a smile that purified the sewer banshee, Tris took Anil Jones's right hand in his right hand, bent his head slightly, and symbolically kissed the back of his finger with his slightly closed lips.
It was very light, as if it had not been touched at all, and even the Emerald Eye, which felt extremely keen, was a little hesitant, but she still calmly withdrew her right hand according to etiquette.
Although he came from a declining territory in the countryside, he inherited the tradition of knighthood well, and is said to be a white knight who walks the road of virtue. It seems that no matter what age it is, there is no shortage of this rare animal. ’
After a brief pleasantries, Aldridge gave a detailed account of her current situation, without any concealed honesty, to the surprise of Anielle Jones, who was a little unprepared, but according to President Triss's thinking, the Emerald Eye was convinced that she had found a gold mine.
There are no regrets of the direct Knights, only a few temple guards who fill the scene, although the force is still quite strong, but the lack of an armed force is always a disadvantage.
Well-kept old-time texts record that the caster of a spell that has lost its source is easily dealt with by a few ordinary farmers, and that the staggering wealth is not guarded by the dragon, and even a child can empty it.
The key point, whether the scavengers are competent, Aniel Jones's eyes flashed a touch of emerald green, and the faint brilliance did not alarm Aldrich, he was still talking, and through the eye of gemology, the temple messenger saw the essence of the knight not far in front of him, President Triss.
A towering holy mountain, with snow-capped peaks, a magnificent temple built by the source of knightly virtue, a moving heavenly sound raining down silver notes like substance, the roar of a lion echoing in the mountain stream, white doves soaring over the temple with olive branches, rose petals falling from the depths of the sky, each petal glowing with a faint holy light. At the foot of the mountain there is a dense forest of plains, a herd of reindeer roams peacefully, a sleepy bear is cute, a holy unicorn roams the forest, a melodious breeze blows through its soft mane, and the bright sun shines through the cracks in the branches of the trees, sprinkling fine gold on it.
The pure, fresh breath intoxicated the secularized temple messenger with the copper stench of coins, and she almost fell into it, but at the critical moment, the duty of the task pulled Aniel Jones out. Quietly removed the Emerald Eye, and the monstrous waves in his heart quickly calmed down, but the undercurrent was still surging, and he didn't know when it would be completely eliminated.
No, it's enough to win over its president, a knight who can reach the top as long as he doesn't die halfway. Although he didn't know the secret of Aldrich Triss, with his loyalty, the temple could have a potential top knight, let alone build a direct force group with them as the backbone in the future. ’
Anil Jones, who is good at bargaining, puts aside her superfluous emotions and puts herself in the role of a temple emissary, and all the terms of the contract are considered word by word to ensure that there are no obvious loopholes.
Aldrich Triss took part in this smokeless battle, his excellent memory and analytical skills to solve several inconspicuous pitfalls and make sure that this contract was fair and just, and that it would stand the test of others.
When the dust settled, the terms of the contract came to an end, but Aldrich Triss refused to sign it, much to Anil Jones's annoyance.
"What are you doing? Kidding us? Or is this just a joke from head to toe!"
"I'm very sorry, Dear Miss Jones, I won't leave my name on any piece of paper until the situation is clear, but I can swear to you and any of the Temple's higher-ups by the source of my faith with the Temple. ”
Anielle Jones thought about it carefully, and felt that the cautious President Triss was not wrong, and the faint suppression of the temple by the royal family and the noble clan was indeed a threshold that was difficult to cross.
"But I can't go back with a blank piece of paper, I can't explain to the priest, the temple won't pour resources on you, and I won't come forward to support you. ”
Aldrich Triss had already planned by stretching out his right hand and placing it on the 'white paper', leaving an exclusive mark on the paper with his own source, with his swords crossed and a unique family crest placed in front of the round shield.
'Unpopular knight brand!' This man does have a pure soul like a jewel, and the temple must get him. ’
Using Emerald Eyes for the second time in one day took a toll on Aniel Jones, and she felt a little dizzy, but it was worth it.
Putting away the contract, lowering the roller and carefully rolling it up, sealing it with fire paint, and covering it with the 'Ring of Copper Coins' on the index finger of her right hand, this is Aniel Jones's rank within the temple, although she has a rare gem sorcerer bloodline, but it will take time for her status to rise to the top and accumulate her wealth to justify it.
Bidding farewell to the Emerald Eye, who was on a special mission, Aldrich gestured to Gore with a high forehead, suggesting that he would follow her back to the temple. Extremely cautious, Anel Jones changed carriages three times and walked through an apartment, only to shake off the prospect of a possible stalker and return to the temple under the 'escort' of a former professional gambler, where he immediately met the priest to recount what he had seen and heard, and to present the most important deed.
When Gorgau returned to the Black Cat Tavern, he knocked on the door of President Tris's room, and Aldrich sat in the window seat with the sun shining down his shoulders, and his face was faintly unclear.
This little skill of sitting and position, derived from the wisdom of his previous life, was equally shaken even to the professional Gorgo, and he came to the Venerable President Triss.
"I know what you're asking? yes, I sold the scavengers for a good price. ”
Aldrich's honesty left the union's chief steward speechless, and Gorgo, who had been mentally prepared for a long time, had already understood President Tris's plan when he was ordered to contact the temple.
After all, the trade union is developing too fast, and it has violated the rules of the sewers to crack down on inhuman aliens to seize their territory, and the forced collection of taxes on smugglers is a direct slap in the face.
The pressure is in the near future, and the current peace and quiet is just the calm before the storm, once a big guy decides to start, people will definitely emerge in an endless stream.
"President, we all understand the current situation of the union, and the temple is not the best supporter, but it is the most suitable supporter today. ”
Aldrich Triss nodded in satisfaction, "I will personally convince Deville and Todd that the foreside sailor is easier to solve, and as for the hired men of the construction house, brute force is indeed a handful, but it seems that my brain is not enough, and I will have to bother with words." ”
The conversation between the two did not end there, and the preparations for the bakery had to be hurried, as was the place where President Triss would house the injured and disabled members, and it was believed that the good news would bring the scavengers closer to Aldrich.