Verse 95: Just Templars
Zidi had a good idea. Since she ran into a wall with Sandao and the former mercenary group members, she simply recruited the leader directly.
As long as Mango agrees, even the three knives and these people will be used by the needle, and the best part is that Zidi does not have to maintain the payment.
The "rabble" did not speak, only made eye contact.
Although it was only the first time they had seen Needle Gold, they knew that his identity was not simple just by Needlegold's golden hair, handsome face, and upright posture.
To be honest, Zidi's words also moved them.
The life of the mercenary group is hard, and they earn some living expenses by fighting hard, and the maintenance of weapons and equipment to survive. Even if they have some money to spare, the mercenaries often squander it on taverns, gambling, men and women.
The competition between the mercenary groups is also very fierce, most of the mercenaries die in other places, and the few who can retire alive are dragging their disabled bodies and are destitute in their old age.
If you follow a nobleman, get rid of the status of a mercenary, and become a regular army, no, even if it is an auxiliary soldier or a guard guarding the city gates, it is more stable than a mercenary.
Usually, they simply do not have such an opportunity. But now that they are on the island, by chance, the opportunity has taken the initiative in front of them.
If you catch it, you may not only be protected, but you may also be able to get ahead and go to the next level!
Sandao took a deep look at Zidi, thinking that the girl in front of him really deserved to be the president of the Great Chamber of Commerce, and she really couldn't despise her because of her age.
Sandao looked at the "rabble" around him again, although he personally disbanded the mercenary group, but as the former head of the group, he still habitually imagined for the members.
Therefore, although Sandao had no interest in Zidi's solicitation, he did not immediately express his refusal.
He knew that if he refused, these former mercenary members would follow his decision.
Moreover, the three knives have been following Mango for a relatively short time, and they don't understand Mango's thoughts.
So Sandao looked at Mane Ge and said in a deep voice: "Lord Mane, no matter what you decide, I will follow you." β
Mane Ge sneered: "Hundred Needle Family, what is there to show off about the status of a defeated southern nobleman? Can the Templars beat me? There is also the position of the lord of White Sands City, which needs to be contested, right? As far as I know, you should rush to White Sands City at this time." You've been delayed because of this shipwreck! What do you have to do to make you think you're going to get this position?"
Mane Ge is unruly, and he doesn't pay attention to needle gold at all.
What surprised Zidi even more was that Mango, a half-orc, seemed to know a lot about the situation at the top.
"It's not surprising to know that the position of city lord needs to be contested. But even the delay time is understood...... "Zidi immediately realized, "Mane's identity doesn't seem to be simple!"
Mango directly refused the solicitation.
Three Swords and the former mercenary members around him naturally kept their actions in unison.
"According to the strength of Lord Manege, someone will recruit him wherever he goes!"
"We're going to fight the orcs, so there's no place for us. β
"Hmph, just a half-orc, I don't know what to do!" "Cyanobacteria was very angry.
Misso also did not approve of Needlegold's recruitment of Mane, he came to Needlegold's side and pointed at Manege: "Lord Needlegold, he is the one who chases and kills us all the way." Such a person is extremely vicious, and to keep such a scourge is a threat to all of us!"
Sandao sneered: "It's not us, your stupid big man and the old shipwright are already dead." β
Saso snorted coldly, and he took a deep look at where Mango had vomited blood. Then he said to Needle Gold: "Lord Needle Gold, this lowly half-orc has been seriously injured, this is a good time to eradicate him!"
"What did you say?"
"Damn it!"
The former mercenary members were furious, and their palms pressed on the hilts of their swords.
The atmosphere became more tense, and the battle seemed to be about to break out.
"Why? If you can't get it, you want to use the killer? Is this what the Templars do?" said Mango faintly, staring at the needle.
He was indeed injured, and he knew that Needle Gold was the one who was in control of the overall situation on the other side.
Needle Jin shook his head slightly: "What the goblin three knives said is right, it was indeed Mane Ge who shot just now, so that the old shipwright and the big man were spared." This is indeed true. β
"I regret rejecting my solicitation, but it does not make me think that it is an affront to my dignity. β
"I am a Templar, and tolerance and mercy are one of my knightly creeds. If I anger someone who only refuses my solicitation, then I am not worthy of being a follower of the Holy Ming Emperor at all!"
"Adult......" Cyanobacteria stood behind the needle gold, slightly distracted.
Needlegold's words calmed him and eased the situation.
But just when Sandao and the others breathed a sigh of relief, Needle Jin said again: "However, if you poison your companions and ruthlessly hunt down and persecute innocent people, then it's a different matter. β
As he spoke, Needlegold's gaze was like a sharp sword, stabbing at Mane.
Mango frowned.
"Chase?" someone next to Sandao laughed angrily, and he retorted loudly, "We didn't chase anyone at all. We're just chasing after the boatman, trying to get the boatwright back. It's you, you despicable people, who want to put us to death!"
These words immediately resonated strongly with others.
They rebuked and shouted.
"You took the shipwrights with you, and none of our remaining people will build sea ships at all. What else can we do?"
"You have been planning for a long time, calculating against us, Lord Mane. β
"Has Lord Mango failed you? He overthrew the shameless first mate for you, and even if he became a leader, he fought on the front line, taking the lead! The camp was mysteriously attacked, and he used to guard the camp day and night to protect you, almost sleeplessly! How did you treat Lord Mango?"
"You don't have the slightest respect for Lord Mane. The rhetoric on his lips will always be a half-orc, half-orc!"
"But in fact, it was the orcs who saved you. You pure-blooded Terrans are not grateful at all, but will take revenge!"
"That's right, this is naked, naked, naked betrayal!"
Needlegold's brow furrowed tightly.
"Is this true? no one but a shipwright would make a ship?" he said, looking at the marlin.
Cord's gaze dodged, hesitating, and did not respond.
"I'm afraid so, master. As a sailor, Cyanoza still has some knowledge of the crew, "The structure of the sea ship is unusual because it has to resist wind and waves and resist the sneak attack of the fishmen on the bottom of the sea." The old shipwright was no exception, he used to be a senior member of the shipwright's guild, and his greatest wish in life was to make a fine sea ship of his own. β
Needle Gold fell into a deep groan for a while.
Mane Ge's gaze had been fixed on Needlegold, and then he spoke: "Needlegold, you are a dignified Templar. When you say, when we learned that we had been abandoned, and that the only shipwright who could build a ship had been taken away, was it too much for us to chase after us?"
The pressure was immediately transferred to Needlegold, and Mane's words were consistent with his brave fighting style, and he directly forced Needlegold into a corner.
Needle Gold raised his head slightly, and his eyes calmly met Mane: "Your choice is indeed reasonable. β
As soon as these words came out, the stupid big man, the thin rope and the others all stirred slightly.
"Your Excellency. Zidi came to the side of the needle gold and couldn't help but whisper a reminder.
Needle Gold turned his head and smiled at his fiancΓ©e, signaling that the latter was at ease.
Then, with the hilt of the silver electric rapier in his left hand, he paced out and stood between the two people.
He looked around to the left and right, his body straight, his head slightly raised, and his golden hair shining in the sunlight.
He exclaimed, "As a Templar, I uphold the principles of justice and fairness. I didn't experience what happened in the camp, I just listened to you. But what is right and what is wrong, I am not without the ability to discern. β
"At the same time, I will not favor my fellow people because of my status as a human race, nor will I despise others because of my status as a half-orc, half-elf, or goblin. β
"The shipwreck happened, and we all landed on this island. We need to unite and help each other, and only by doing so can we expand the possibility of escape. β
"It was wrong for the zipline to sneak away with the shipwright, and it was quite selfish to abandon his companions. β
"Lord Knight!" Saso's face was full of anger when he heard this, and the eyes of the crew behind him were no longer as kind and respectful as before.
"You don't understand!" Thin Rope pointed at Mane, her voice trembling with anger, "He killed my father!"
Needle Gold nodded and looked at him: "I have also heard about this matter, and I understand your feelings very well." But...... What about the evidence?"
"My father has wounds on his body, wounds from spears and spears. As long as you take out Mane's twin spears and verify them with the wound, it is the best evidence!"
Needle Gold looked at Mane.
Mane Ge folded his arms around his chest, his chin slightly raised, and looked at the others with contempt: "How can my war spear be moved lightly?"
"Look, Lord Needlegold!" exclaimed Suso, pointing at Mane and glaring at Needlegold again, "his heart is empty! he doesn't dare to verify it! What else is there to say?"
Needlegold stared at Mane.
Although it was only the first time they met, Mango was impressed by his bravery and toughness.
The pair of short spears that Mane Ge carries on his back are of excellent quality just by looking at them with the naked eye.
But in the face of the silver rhinoceros's charge, Mango did not use the pair of short spears, even at the cost of serious injuries.
"Is there something unspeakable?"
Needle Gold guessed in her heart as she looked at Saso, "Do you have any other evidence?"
Misso's eyes widened and he looked at Needle Gold in disbelief: "What more evidence do you need? Mango's attitude is the best proof of this! He didn't dare to verify it, because he was the murderer of my father." I admit that he is very strong, but it is only in this way that he was able to assassinate my father!"
Needle Jin shook his head slightly: "Mane Ge doesn't want to do verification, that's his business." Before there is conclusive evidence, we can doubt and try to prove it, but we should not slander it. In fact, even if the wound and Mane's spear were the same, it was not conclusive evidence. Because wounds can also be faked. β
Suoso couldn't help but take a step back, his face full of misery, and asked loudly, "My lord, would you rather trust a half-orc than trust your kind?!"