Jura looked at the face of the legendary regiment leader with some near-obsession.

Although that face is not a standard beauty...... Yes, it can't be regarded as beautiful as the family thinks, the thin figure that seems to be about to fall in the next second, the small face that is white and red, the sweet and lovely voice, and the delicate temperament of the bird...... Rather, it is better to put these descriptions on the woman opposite, as if to insult her.

That's right, that's an insult. Jura thought. Although as a member of the family, I also identify with the family's aesthetic concept...... But...... No, this woman is special...... Very special.

Even though her mind was a little fugue, she still remembered what she needed to do now—

"Hello, I am one of the leaders of the Morfi Family Alliance, Jura Gione."

- Chill to the bone.

The girl shook the mercenary's hand, but she felt as if she was frozen all over. She thought it was the touch of the leather half-gloves on the mercenary's hands, but in a trance, she realized how wrong this idea was - the current weather is only autumn, and people like her, who rarely exercise, are only wearing long-sleeved dresses, and they don't feel cold at all, but the other party's hands are so cold that it seems to make her blood freeze, thinking of what she said when she just stepped into this hall because she was too intoxicated with the mercenary's temperament and appearance, and ignored it-

Yura was thinking about it when suddenly the temperature returned to her body, and it had only been the height of summer for a short time, and the girl who had recently been enjoying the coolness of autumn was grateful for the warmth. She looked up at the face that was so attractive for some reason, and noticed that there was a smile on the corner of the other person's mouth, and this way of smiling made her feel very familiar, but for a moment she could not recall where she had seen it.

"I want to ......" the mercenary spoke again, in that long tone again, "if I hold it again, I'm afraid that this little lady's body will be frozen, so I let go of the little lady's hand, I won't think I'm rude, right?" ”

Gail nervously took Yura's hand—he even forgot for a moment the difference in status he unilaterally believed to have with his young lady—there was a cold breath on Yura's hand, and Gail's temperature even gave the girl the illusion that she was almost burned. But Yura didn't let go of Gail's hand, she was rarely able to enjoy the other party's active closeness, of course she couldn't just let go, could she?

Gail seemed to be about to jump up and attack the man they were asking for help today, believing that it was the mercenary's deliberate act - whether it was malicious or not. But surprisingly, before he had a seizure, the man who everyone thought was all about the precious badge that was there today stood up first, put the candy wrapper in his pocket, brushed the mercenary's cloak with his hand, and put the other hand over hers, which he didn't actually touch because of the other's dodge. But Apaya still felt the chill.

"It's like you've just been dug out of an ice cellar." The man whispered, a little reproachful, "I've never seen you like this...... That's why you're late today? ”

The mercenary pursed his lips and refused to answer his question now.

"That's not the point...... No, of course I'll explain my late faux pas, even if you're a family...... But I will also explain my etiquette to you for the sake of Apaya. The silver-haired woman nodded at Yura, "I'm sorry for the uncomfortable temperature, but I think I've got to do something to show that I don't want to kill you." ”

She looked at Apaya, and once again there was a subtle frustration on the other man's face, which made her feel very happy - the mercenary had suffered a bit when they first met, and she had loved watching the engineer helpless but unable to have a seizure ever since. Of course, that includes making people think that the Engineer seems to have some special relationship with her.

"Got the engineer, don't put on that face, I didn't really do anything to your leader, Miss Xiao, and I didn't come late on purpose." The mercenary smirked, then turned to the bar, "Momo! Come and clean up your mess! ”

The engineer looked at him suspiciously, then seemed to realize something, and turned his head to look at his companion, who should have been too irritable to control it, and as expected, the other party seemed to be fighting something, and all his energy was restraining himself, so he didn't jump up and do something reckless the moment the mercenary appeared.

"Well, obviously, he did something to off Momo." The mercenary said nonchalantly, "That child is usually very docile, but once she is angry...... It's like off my little Ellie, and it's going to be very scary. It's just a little trick and won't cause him any permanent damage, rest assured. ”

Appaya squinted, as if thinking about something, but it only took a second or two for him to tilt his head in the mercenary's direction.

"Some kind of way to make people feel emotional? And it's a strong ......," he thought, "if, as you said, the managers of the Mercenary Guild are people who don't know how to use magic, then the possibility of a long distance is ruled out, that is, when we are still at the bar...... As for what you said angered her. ”

He glanced at the woman next to him, and the other smiled back with rather disdain—not aimed at him, of course.

"Precise inferences can almost give you a perfect score. Your companion must have said something bad about me. She looked at Tao Tao unhappily burning some paper and something, and concluded with some certainty, "That kid doesn't mind people saying bad things about me very much, like a cute puppy, he can't wait to open his mouth and bite it." ”

Seeing that Huck had returned to normal, Momo, who had heard Reinse's comment, glanced at them sadly and walked back to her place with a pout. The people of the family, who also heard what she said, looked at Huck with a look of "you deserve it", and the person just pursed his lips and did not make any more sound.

Rhine motioned for them to follow him, and turned to walk up a staircase. The old planks creaked, and Appaya walked beside her, while Jura pulled Gail back a little, keeping a step or so away from them. As for Huck? After being tricked by Momo and learning the reason, his reason, which had been carried away by some emotions that he himself refused to admit, finally returned to his body, and finally made a wise decision to keep his distance and remain silent.

They pushed open a door, and the interior was not very much in keeping with the old style of the guild, but rather a small room that was quite delicate and elegant. Reins walked in and pushed open the window and invited them to sit in soft chairs.

"I hope you don't think it's too abrupt for me to bring you here." She took some candy out of her pocket and tossed it to Apaya, and Yura saw that the candy wrappers seemed to be very similar to the ones in their engineer's hand, "I thought, since you'd rather wait so long for me to come directly, there must be something that must be said to me." ”

Reins also sat down in her chair, leaning back comfortably, smiling pleasantly at the blonde man who had squinted at her, and then looked at Jura again and continued, "Maybe you'll want to explain your business before you're in the mood to hear me explain my rudeness today?" ”

Jura sat up straight and poked Huck hard - since it was his man who had a problem, he should have spoken, right?

Huck curled up, and Yura poked him in the ribs without mercy, as was evident from the gloating gazes of Appaya and Gail. Then he sat up straight, anyway, he had lost a lot of time, and he shouldn't have been delayed any longer.

"I'm Huck Wright. One of the leaders of the Molfi Alliance. Huck briefly introduced himself, then frowned bitterly, "One of our family members is seriously ill. We searched for a lot of medical treatment, but none of them could save her. Actually, I don't think it's an illness, but I don't know how to describe it. All I can say is that her bodily functions are decaying rapidly......"

Seeing that Huck didn't seem to have any intention of continuing, Reins raised an eyebrow. Apaya tried to smile again at the other man's expression, but pressed him down because it was about his best friend. Yura noticed that Apaya's expression at this time was almost identical to the barely visible smile that the mercenary had just shaken hands with her.

"Reins." Apaya took over Huak's instructions, causing the latter to stare at him, "Her appearance has been identified by the doctor, and there is no change. There is only a rapid decline in the functioning of the body, and there is no other way for us to do it...... I just hope you can help us. ”

The mercenary narrowed his eyes and smacked his tongue.

"Well," her voice was filled with a certain displeasure, "what help do you give you when you expect me to see her in person?" That's impossible. You should let her come here herself, and even if she only has one breath left when she arrives, I can at least make sure that she won't die on the spot. ”

Listen to what that says! Huck almost jumped. As if cursing Shao for dying soon-

"She's so weak." Jura took over the conversation just in time, "She can't leave her hospital bed and the life-sustaining equipment right now, or she might not even be able to get out of our base." ”

The mercenary began to wrap his fingers around her silver hair, her eyes becoming a little indifferent, but the man next to her looked at her with some urgency and made her unable to continue the conversation.

"So." Her voice became unusually soft, but it made those present feel the coldness, "You want me to go to your 'base'?" ”

Jura could see the deep displeasure of the woman in front of her, but she had to bite the bullet and continue: "Yes. She is an important member of our family and we don't want to lose her. ”

Reinse's hand paused, and the word "family" seemed to touch her. But she immediately sensed her vacillation, and with her displeasure at herself, she clasped her hands to her chest. She looked at Appaya again, and the other man's gaze showed that she wished she would grant their request.

This couldn't be more obvious. She thought to herself. That "she" must have been a very important presence to Apaya—after all, the Engineer often prefers to be indifferent to others rather than take the initiative for the sake of a fellow member of a small family. She thought she would be one of the engineer's few friends. Of course, she was one of the friends, and she happened to run into another friend of the engineer's—maybe even more than that.

"I need to make a statement. I'm here only because Apaya has my badge, and it's not worth it to send two Fili for the sake of your family because of two badges. That's why I'm here to listen to your questions, and that doesn't mean you're going to get an inch. ”

Reinth whispered, a hint of threat in her tone, and just as they thought it represented the mercenary's refusal, Yura noticed that Apaya's expression relaxed again - she knew how important Shao was to Apaya, and if things really didn't turn around, then the engineer would definitely not let up, then that meant ......

"We'll pay you a little more." Apaya said mildly, in fact, the other three had never heard him speak so gently to anyone except Shao, even if Yura was his direct chief, "You can make your request to show our sincerity." ”

"Anything?"

"Anything!" This time Huck answered first, he didn't want this obnoxious engineer to sell anything good in front of Shao, "As long as you are willing to save Shao, I will do everything I can do!" ”

Apaya snorted, and the mercenary groaned for a moment, revealing a slightly ill-intentioned smile.

"Of course, if I just go to your base and see how that person is doing, I won't pay too much." Looking at Yura's lit eyes, Reins continued slowly, "As for the specific diagnosis and treatment, or the part of the treatment method for you, you need to pay me separately. ”

Even when the time comes, whether they are willing to treat a family member is a question. The mercenary swallowed the last sentence. On the other side, of course, was the family she hated. Why did she take the risk to be treated? Knowing the Engineer was already an exception, and she didn't want more.

"So how much do you need us to pay now?" Huck hurriedly said that he couldn't let Shao Duo endure a minute or a second of pain, "100,000 gold coins? Or more doesn't matter, as long as you can go with us now. ”

Reins blew a whistle softly.

100,000 gold coins is not a small amount. Many small mercenary groups or families may not be able to achieve this total assets in fifty years. Of course, the other party is the "Morfi Alliance", which is naturally not comparable to a small family. However, no, no, of course she would not use such an easy condition.

"Even if the doctor visits the doctor, there will be a house visit fee, but, no, the payment I am talking about for going to your base is not money." Even if she was frowned at by Apaya, Reins made the corners of her mouth raise a bad arc, or rather, it was precisely because of this that she wanted to be even worse, "Please go and persuade Tao Tao to renovate and decorate this mercenary union, of course, you will pay for the decoration." ”

The three men on the other side had expressions of surprise—Apaya wasn't surprised, but thoughtful—and didn't wait for the others to ask questions, and Huck rushed down first. The other three followed with a slight hesitation, while Rhines walked slowly to the end, waiting to see a good show.

In fact, it is not difficult to renovate such a small mercenary guild, after all, its size and appearance are completely worthy of its reputation as "the most famous", and if it were to be rebuilt into a luxurious and brand-new place, it would not even cost 30,000 gold coins. But—

"I remember, you said it before." The blonde man slowed his pace to bring himself on par with Rhine, "This mercenary guild was left behind by the girl's father...... The house was about to be robbed...... You were the one who saved her and saved her union. She wouldn't have agreed so easily to let this house be rebuilt. ”

Yes, the house is very shabby, but its land is very good. Otherwise, how could it be used as a mercenary union? As far as she knew, some of the food in the union was even grown by Momo herself in the open space behind the union. Of course, the mercenaries will also be very discerning to help Tao Tao protect the small land from being spoiled by children or animals.

When she met the little girl, the stupid boy almost agreed to the conditions of the house that would allow her to trade her body for the house, which everyone knew was a fake. But she wants to keep the property her father left her, because that's the only thing her father left her. Her mother died early, and at that time, the mercenary union was not famous, there were only three or two small mercenary groups, and they could not stand up for her, but would make the child's situation even more difficult.

Why did she make a move at that time? It seems that because she doesn't want to take her Fili to sign a contract with those magnificent mercenary unions, she knows exactly what the mercenary unions have in private, and she doesn't want to bother to deal with them. There is such a silly girl who will be grateful to herself, she doesn't need to worry too much - of course, at the beginning, she still observed whether the little girl was pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, but it turned out that the child's soul was so clean that she didn't dare to touch it for a while.

"It's harder for you to ask for a high price than to ask for a high price." Apaya was still talking, and Rhines noticed that there was some accusation in his tone, which made her very unpleasant, "Shao's situation is very critical, if you want to embarrass Huck, you can wait until later......"

The mercenary stopped, and the blonde engineer took two steps to find that she hadn't followed, and he looked back, and there was an inexplicable panic in the other man's eyes. They were almost on the first floor, and Huck and Momo's arguing could be heard clearly.

"She's your friend, I know. And it is very important. Reins looked up at the bar, there was no emotion in her eyes, as if it was just an illusion on the part of Appaya, "The fact that you can wait here for a day also means that her situation is not urgent enough to die in the next second." ”

Apaya opened his mouth, as if to say something, but Reins didn't give him a chance.

"I hate the family very much, I hate it very much." She whispered, "The family has hurt Filly, more than once, and more than one Filly. And how important Filly is to me, you know. ”

Jura and Gail stood at the top of the stairs, whispering something as they looked at the bar. The mercenaries watched the excitement next to Huck and Peach, although the mercenaries didn't like the family, but the proposal to renovate made them impatient, interjecting a sentence or two from time to time, and the whole hall became very noisy. But even on such a messy occasion, he could still hear the words spoken by Reins.

"Go to a family's base, go and save a family member." She turned her gaze back to Apaya, tilting her head slightly, as if to smile. Appaya instinctively felt that if the topic continued, it might be very bad, and he also subtly regretted that he had just directly blamed the other party. Just as he was about to try to change the subject, a loud voice from the other side of the bar came to his rescue.

"No, never ——!" Momo even climbed onto the table and roared, "You don't want to do anything to my union!" Ren-——! ”