"That......'s an idea," Ackerman muttered, his eyes faintly revealing a hint of excitement, "it sounds like a good idea, and in this way, it can solve the problems of those mercenaries and save the face of our Vortagan Territory, but it is a way to kill two birds with one stone." ”

With that, Ackerman turned his gaze back to Rodney.

"What do you think, Chief Rodney?"

This time, Rodney could no longer remain silent.

"With all due respect, Lord Ackerman, this proposal is not acceptable to us in the Lordship of Fortagen. Rodney said, although the words were addressed to Ackerman, but his eyes were always on Arnold, "Once we have funded this Mr. Figraf to hire such a large number of mercenaries, then we of the Vortagan Territory are equivalent to helping the enemy who is being hunted down by the Cold Mountain Territory, and it is very likely that the Cold Mountain Territory will also be regarded as an enemy. With the current situation, we should not take such a diplomatic risk. It's good to be able to solve the problem of mercenaries, but if you want to use Heleng Mountain Leader as an enemy, it will be worth the loss - the matter of the Holy Helm Collar hasn't been long yet!"

There was silence in the hall, Ackerman pursed his lips tightly, his eyes closed as if in thought, while Arnold still looked at Rodney calmly, as if he was not at all annoyed by the other party's rejection of his proposal.

After a long time, Ackerman opened his eyes and said to Arnold: "Unfortunately, Mr. Figraf, as my chief said, it is true that the Vortagan Territory cannot intervene in the internal strife of the Cold Mountain Territory at this time. Of course, I am personally happy to maintain a good personal relationship with you, and I am happy to help if you have any other needs. ”

"Thank you very much for your kindness, my lord. Arnold bowed slightly and thanked Ackerman, "Actually, I have almost exhausted my resources after leaving the Cold Mountain Territory to come here, and I hope to be able to stay in Fortagen City for a few days, and then go to the Snowlen Territory to ask my cousin, Duke Louis, for help." Of course, I also keep your kindness in mind, and if I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely repay it. ”

"Snowman Collar ......" Ackerman nodded, he knew the in-law relationship between the Cold Mountain Collar and the Snren Collar, so he was not surprised that Arnold wanted to defect to the Tamska family, "Then I will let Rodney arrange it later, and the expenses for your food, clothing, housing and transportation in Vortagan City will be borne by our Rupert family." Please don't shirk, I feel guilty for not being able to help you, and I hope these little help can help you with your worries. ”

"Thank you again for your generosity, I really don't know how to repay you. Arnold bowed again, meticulous in manners, as if he was really moved.

"Well, so be it. Ackerman breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Rodney, who retracted his gaze at this time, "Chief, please arrange for Mr. Feglaf." ”

"As you wish. Rodney bent over and watched Ackerman leave.

It wasn't until Ackerman left Blackstone Hall that Rodney straightened up and turned to Arnold.

"Mr. Figlaf, I should have asked you to stay in the Blackstone Palace for a while, but as you can see, the situation here is relatively ...... Not suitable for entertaining guests, please allow me to find you another hostel in the city to stay in. ”

"I can understand that. Arnold nodded, "Actually, I had already found an apartment in the city before I came. ”

"Then I'll send two guards with you later. To make you laugh, the city of Fotagan is really not safe at the moment, there was a homicide yesterday, and with the guards by your side, your safety should be guaranteed. If there's anything you need, just let them know, and we'll do our best to accommodate you, as Master Ackerman promised. ”

"That's really grateful. The corners of Arnold's mouth curled slightly, "It's not too early, I'm going to turn around here, please allow me to take my leave first." ”

With that, Arnold turned around and prepared to leave.

"Mr. Figlaf!" Arnold was about to step out of the door, when Rodney suddenly stopped him.

"Anything else?" Arnold turned, "Director Rodney?"

"I'm sorry to have rejected your offer just now. The old man bent down slightly, and apologized to Arnold very sincerely, "But this is also for our Vortagen Territory, you should be able to understand." ”

"I can understand that. Arnold twisted his face back, and an unclear light hung from the corner of his eye, "I really admire your loyalty, so I have absolutely no grudge against you." ”

"Then I'll be at ease, please stay in Vortagan City for two more days, and we'll do our best to entertain you. ”

"Thank you. ”

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On the way back to the hostel, Arnold felt a little uncomfortable with the two heavily armed guards behind him. He had always disliked the kind of full-covered plate armor, as it made the person wearing the armor look like a silent can.

Arnold had no intention of speaking to the two guards, and the two were consciously silent, so there was no sound along the way. However, Arnold remained silent for another important reason, he was not sure whether the two guards sent to him by Rodney would be members of the Black Sheep Society.

However, this line is conspicuous in the eyes of passers-by, followed by two tall and heavily armed guards, and at a glance they know that their identities are not simple, so Arnold was not less looked at strangely along the way.

He hated the feeling of being noticed, but for now, he had to put up with it.

Back at the hostel, Arnold didn't even have the mood to greet the boss, and went upstairs directly, as for the two guards in the back, Arnold believed that as the local ruler of Vortagen, they would definitely explain it to the innkeeper.

As soon as she opened it, Lily burst out of the room and pounced on Arnold.

"Darling—why are you here now, you want to die!"

She slammed at Arnold in a bony or goosebump-tickling voice as she looked at the two men behind him. "What are these two cans? Dinner tonight?"

Although Lily's words were unkind and even insulting, the two guards didn't care at all, as their eyes were drawn to Lily's hot body - especially when Lily was wearing only silk pajamas.

"I'm sorry, both of you, please let me introduce you. Arnold smiled gracefully, then put his arm around Lily's waist and introduced to the two guards, "This is my mistress, Lily. ”

Mistress?

Both of them were stunned, they didn't expect that Arnold, who was less than twenty years old, would already have a ......

Thinking about themselves who are almost thirty years old and unmarried, the two guards suddenly feel that the future is dark.

"Hi there. Lily waved her hand at the two guards and greeted them with a smile.

This smile immediately made the melancholy guards forget all their troubles, and they couldn't help but secretly rejoice in their hearts that it was good that they covered their faces with their visors, otherwise their expressions would be embarrassed if they were seen now.

However, while they were staring at Lily infatuately, the charm was already quietly activated.

Looking at the two of them who froze suddenly, a smile appeared on the corner of Arnold's mouth.

"You two, you shouldn't have seen anything, right?" Arnold's eyes were half-open, the light in the corners of his eyes was very dangerous, "I don't want others to see women, so please keep watch outside the door, and honestly hide this from your master." Honestly, you know what I mean, right?"

"Yes......" the two guards replied dumbfounded.

Arnold then took Lily back to his room and locked the door.

"Is that all it take?" Lily didn't seem to have come out of her role, still snuggling up in Arnold's arms, "It can't be just these two stupid big guys, right?"

"Of course, whether it's the Black Sheep Club or Ackerman now, it should be very similar to figuring out my bottom line. Arnold took off his coat and hung it on the hanger, "Let them check it, anyway, I'm the real Arnold Svan Fegraf, what else can they investigate?"

"But ......," Lily said, looking sideways at the closed window, "it's still annoying to have bugs, especially at night, when buzzing bugs are around, and it's sure to make people sleep hard." ”

"You're right. Arnold narrowed his eyes and touched his sleeve at the same time, "But don't worry, if there are bugs, there are naturally birds that eat bugs, right?"

"Bug-eating birds?" Lily giggled as she covered her mouth, "can your little crow eat such a big bug?"

"Aren't you afraid?" Arnold lay down on the bed, admiring Lily's posture with great interest. "Beatrice can hear me, and if you say that, aren't you afraid that it will peck you later?"

When Arnold said this, Lily's face couldn't help but turn white, and then she simply puffed out her mouth and suddenly sat down on Arnold's belly.

"Ahh

"Who told you to taunt me!"

"Damn, I'll be ...... when Beatrice comes back. Uh-huh, hmm-hmm!"

The only thing in the room was Arnold's muffled screaming as his mouth was covered.

Outside the hostel, a gray-robed man was half-hunched on the roof of the next building, staring closely at Arnold's room.

"I don't open the window, are you afraid that others will see something?"

With the help of the night, the gray-robed man avoided the eyes of passers-by and was able to lurk here silently.

"And there's no business at all - is there really no sound, or is there something masking the sound inside?"

"But there is no sign of magic fluctuations, and that kid doesn't look like he has magic power, so it stands to reason that he can't use silent magic. ”

"Report it to your lord first, this person is a little suspicious, and you need to investigate carefully. ”

He took out a crystal crystal from his bosom, and the Forta Root Collar was the main source of various minerals and magic crystals, and magic crystals were relatively common. It is also by taking advantage of the unique advantage of Futagen City that the Black Sheep Society can equip its subordinates with a large number of magic props, such as the magic crystal in the hands of the gray-robed people that can be used for communication.

After entering the mana, the gray-robed man waited for the person on the other end of the mana network to connect to the communication chain.

But at this moment, he suddenly felt a chill behind him.

As the backbone of the Black Sheep Society, he was naturally well-trained, and as soon as he sensed danger, he immediately turned over and distanced himself, then put on a posture and turned back to face the enemy behind him.

However, when he looked back, he saw that it was nothing more than a crow on him.

"A false alarm, or am I nervous......

The gray-robed man breathed a sigh of relief, then raised the magic crystal, ready to talk.

However, when his gaze swept over the crow's eyes, the uneasiness in his heart rose again.

"It's ......"

"Report the situation, cuckoo. A voice came from the other side of the Magic Crystal.

"Situation ......," the gray-robed man codenamed Cuckoo held up the magic crystal, and his reply was a little sluggish, "There is no anomaly, there is no problem with the target, the report is complete." ”

He put down the magic crystal, and his eyes were already scarlet.

It was exactly the same color in Beatrice's eyes as she stared at him.