Hearing Chris's pleading, Lucien's smiling expression remained unchanged, and he said in a gentle tone: "If your message is valuable, I will consider it at my discretion." The right to judge is in my hands, and you can choose to say it or not. ”

Although Chris was frightened and broke out in a cold sweat, the tears were more of a performance of begging for mercy, and he didn't dare to have any hesitation and protest at this time, and said hurriedly: "Master Knight, I stole an invitation a few days ago, maybe you will be interested." ”

As an excellent thief, Chris never gave up his efforts to find an escape opportunity from the beginning of being pointed at the throat by Lucian's long sword, but when he thought that there was a real knight opposite him who had stimulated the power of his blood, he did not dare to act rashly, his proud agility and speed were ridiculously poor in front of the knight, unless there was no hope of even begging for mercy, he would take the risk of making the last fight.

"Invitation?" Lucien wondered slightly, "what do you think I'm interested in?"

Seeing that Lucien didn't make a move, Chris gradually restrained his fear and fear, and said in a clear manner: "Because it looks like an invitation to a gathering of low-level dark magicians, this will be a good opportunity for you to leave a heroic legend, Lord Knight!" He remembered a lot of rumors, and regarded Lucian as the kind of knight who followed the ancient precepts to tour the continent after being promoted.

"Junior Dark Mage, what is the content of the invitation, why didn't you tell the church directly, I think it will give you a good reward. When Lucien heard that it was a magician, he immediately became interested and questioned.

Under Lucian's close gaze, Chris took out a neatly folded piece of paper from the gap in his belt and handed it over: "Venerable knight, this is an invitation. ”

"A mysterious traveler came to Dragon's Tooth the other day, and because of his generosity, I quietly followed him away, looking for an opportunity to steal something. As a result, instead of taking the main road, he walked through the surrounding mountains and forests. I happened to see him slay several beasts that tried to attack him with his evil and terrifying black magic. ”

Lucien shook the piece of paper away with his left hand, and with a sweep of his gaze, he recorded it in the Soul Library:

"When the silver moon rises on the second Friday of July, a feast of death will be held at Karen Dia Castle to welcome a gentleman from the headquarters of the Continental Magical Council. Magicians and apprentices of the former Wilfrid Territory. This will be the beginning of your bright future. ”

No title, no signature, it was a strange invitation, but Lucien was still intrigued. Because it seems that he can get in touch with the magician sent by the headquarters of the Continent's Magic Council, then he won't have to search for a liaison after he arrives at Stulk, the pearl of the sea.

Seeing that Lucian's expression did not change, Chris continued his narration: "At that time, there was another adventurer team following the mysterious traveler. Having seen the evil of the dark arts, they thought they were sure to kill the traveler. So he kept driving the beasts to consume the opponent's magic, and then began to raid and besiege. Unfortunately, they underestimated the terrifying black magic that could evoke the dead, and instead the traveler had the upper hand. However, when they were defeated, they were spotted by nearby robbers and killed together. I seized the opportunity and stole valuable items from the traveler's corpse, including this letter. ”

"These robbers are so lucky...... Lucien lamented the pity of the magic apprentice. Then he asked Chris again, "Why did you not report it to the church? Do you know the Karen Diacht?"

Lucien is no stranger to Wilfrid's territory, because it is clear from ancient documents and historical records that Wilfried was one of the legendary necromancers who ruled the central and southern continents during the ancient Magic Empire, but unfortunately he fell under the siege of the cardinals of the church. Even the Half-Plane Magic Tower was destroyed.

"I'm a thief who walks in the dark and shadows, and if the church knew about it, I would definitely go to the gallows, so ......," Chris was proud of his identity as a thief, "I'm sorry, my lord, I don't know where the castle of Calendia is." In fact, I've inquired in both the Adventurers' Guild and the Thieves' Guild in Corser, and no one knows where the castle is, or even if they haven't heard of it. I guess it's a code name within the Dark Mage. ”

Since thieves often use code names, Chris is directly associated with this.

Lucien was disappointed in his heart, no one knew about the Karen Dia Castle, he seemed to be missing this opportunity, and he was not familiar with life in the Principality of Djibouti, and it was difficult to find clues, but Lucian still had a gentle and calm smile on the surface: "I am very satisfied with this news." By the way, Chris, you didn't tell anyone else, did you?"

"It is my pleasure to be satisfied, Knight. Chris quietly breathed a sigh of relief, as if he could save his hands, and then he smiled flatteringly, "I haven't found a buyer for this news, if you command it, Lord Knight, I will bury it in my heart all the time, so that you can complete the heroic epic by yourself." ”

Lucien nodded, "Good job." Then the sword was struck, and it stabbed Chris coldly into Chris's throat.

Chris glared at Lucien in disbelief, his throat rattling, and he asked as if he were screaming, "How did this happen? Why do you want to kill me?! Aren't you a knight who keeps the creed?!"

Lucien withdrew his sword and said in a flat tone, "You know too much. ”

Although the chances of finding the castle of Calendia on his own are slim, if there is a real chance to go, then Chris, who knows the invitation, is the source of danger, because it is not clear when he will sell the news and thus attract the attention of the church.

As long as he is not his friend or innocent, Lucien is less and less guilty of killing.

His gaze gradually lost his brilliance, and Chris collapsed on the wooden plank of the carriage without looking at it, if he had known that Lu Dao would be like this, it would have been better to choose to leave his left hand at first.

Sometimes begging for mercy and exchanging are not necessarily better options than taking punishment directly.

Finger flames erupted, burning the invitation, and Lucien pushed open the window of the carriage and called softly, "Betty." ”

Except for occasional yawning, Betty, the half-elf girl on the night vigil, has been following the method taught by her brother-in-law Simon to observe her surroundings loosely and secretly, guarding against the sneak attack of wild beasts or robbers, but Lucian's sudden call behind her startled her. The stick that was stirring the campfire in his hand almost fell into the fire.

When she realized that it was the voice of her employer, not the ghosts and ghosts that called people by name in the legends of witches and black magicians, Betty patted her chest. I complained in my heart: "It's really scared to death!"

She turned around and squeezed out a sweet smile, "Mr. Evans, is there something wrong?"

"You come to the carriage and have something to tell you. Lucien didn't say much.

Betty subconsciously took two steps. I suddenly remembered what my sister and brother-in-law had mentioned, that many female adventurers and mercenaries who were good looking or in good shape were always harassed and seduced by their employers, and now it was the dead of night. Mr. Evans told himself to go to his carriage......

So she stopped abruptly, and her smile stiffened: "Mr. Evans, what can you tell me directly?"

Although the employer is generous and there is nothing too annoying about it, some open-minded and unpartnered female adventurers don't mind having a relationship, after all, they can enjoy both physical pleasures in the lonely and difficult life of adventurers. Many people could not refuse to be paid handsomely, and although Mr. Evans was young, handsome, elegant, and generous, there were many female adventurers who were willing to share his joy with him, even if they did not take the initiative to seduce. But they belong to them, and they are very conservative!

"It's a little thing that you need to deal with. Lucien didn't have the heart to tease the innocent girl, and pointed to the carriage, "A thief has sneaked in. ”

"What?!" Betty almost exclaimed, but she immediately covered her mouth, looked left and right, and when she saw that she had not woken her sister and brother-in-law, she hurried to the carriage.

As she opened the door and stepped into the car, Betty suddenly thought to her chagrin, "Is there really a thief? Could it be that Mr. Evans deliberately tricked me into a lie?

The nervous Betty saw that there was indeed a black-clothed thief lying in the carriage, and Lucien was also very polite to sit aside, so she was really relieved, but she was also faintly disappointed, wasn't she attractive? Mr. Evans didn't look down on himself at all?

"Chris, he's a thief?!" the faint disappointment was quickly washed away by surprise, "He's dead, did you kill him, Mr. Evans?"

Lucien smiled, "He tried to come in and steal my sword, but he moved a little harder, and woke me up, so I was attacked and killed." ”

Betty was about to say something, but when she heard this, she looked up in amazement, and saw that Lucien did not have the fear and guilt of an ordinary noble young master after killing someone, and he was as calm and natural as during the day.

Thinking of the fact that even though Chris is not a two-handed giant sword warrior, his pace and agility are extraordinary, and his strength is not much worse than that of her sister and brother-in-law, she whispered with understanding: "Mr. Evans, your strength is probably not bad." ”

He must be a high-ranking knight squire, right? Mr. Evans is admirable to have such an extent at such a young age.

"Please, Betty, dispose of this corpse. Lucien didn't answer, and pointed to Chris, who was lying down, and this guy had only a few silver narls on him in addition to the thief's tools.

Betty then remembered what she was about to say earlier, and sneered apologetically, "Mr. Evans, I apologize to you, it was my negligence in keeping vigil that allowed Chris to sneak in. But can you please not tell my sister, I don't want her to be disappointed and scolded. I'll learn my lesson myself. His eyes sparkled and pleaded

Lucien chuckled and put his finger to his lips: "Shh, if you dispose of the corpse quietly, your sister won't know what to do." ”

"Really, Mr. Evans, you are such a good man. Betty smiled happily, not feeling any discomfort from Chris's death, which is usually the end of death when such a thief is caught.

Seeing Betty lightly pick up the corpse and walk outside, Lucien suddenly asked, "Betty, do you know about the Karen Dia Castle?"

"Nope. I don't remember the castle with that name. Betty thought about it with a frown.

Lucien nodded slightly disappointed.

Betty, who was a fairly experienced adventurer, quickly disposed of Chris's body without alarming anyone, and when she continued the next day, except for the two bards, who were a little strange about Chris's farewell, no one cared, and Betty became more and more enthusiastic and respectful to him because she was grateful to Lucien for keeping it a secret.

In the evening of the third day, the carriage came to a fork in the road, north of the town of Grey Mist, with its deep mountain lumberyards, and to the northeast of the town of Nice, with its iron mines, both of which could reach the city of Coser, but the former was more remote and the road was more difficult to navigate, and few people took that side.

Because Lina was heading to Grey Mist, the adventurer team chose to head north at the fork in the road. (To be continued.) )