Volume 3: The Vortex of Strife Chapter 396: Dragons and Snakes (Part II)
Under the watchful eye of Fidel and the others, Kenny was able to use his mouth to get the quietest of the two rooms in the hotel, which was supposed to be reserved for another guest, but before that guest arrived, Kenny was a head starter. The hostess of the hotel is so overjoyed by Kenny that she not only vacates the room for Kenny, but also gives Kenny some dry firewood to keep warm.
Kenny glanced at Fyl, who was eating, as he went upstairs, and Kenny smiled at the expressionless, strangely dressed Fidel, and then returned to his pitiful appearance, as if his heart was shrouded in darkness and someone needed to clear the haze.
In addition to some mercenaries, there were also some people who were not mercenaries who came to the sphere of influence in Red Bean City, and Fei De heard from those flowing information that the Duchy of Dramain had sent nobles. Holding such a dangerous gathering in their own territory, the Principality of Delamain, which is not very strong, certainly did not dare to take it lightly, and it was rumored that some regular troops had appeared on the outskirts of Red Bean City. However, those high-spirited mercenaries did not turn around and go home because they came to the regular army, but they felt that this was a certain kind of attention, and they were valued by the Duchy of Dlaman.
Fett stayed in this place for two days, and he noticed that both well-known and lesser-known mercenary groups were here. However, Phylla has confirmed that there are quite a few mercenary groups that have not been invited, such as Kenny, because there are no "innocent mercenary groups" at all.
The mercenary's feast was about to take place in a few days, and Fenrir and Lukka returned to the town within a day to bring back the latest situation in Red Bean City.
"There are men and horses from the Mercenary Guild guarding outside the city of Red Bean City, but they don't seem to be stopping anyone from entering the city. A large area of Akabean City has been rented by the Mercenary Guild, and it is estimated that it is the place where the 'Mercenary Future' event will be held. "Lukka finds Fidel first.
Fenrir, who returned later, said: "Red Bean City is crowded with mercenaries, and the citizens living there have been greatly affected, but it can be seen that the people of the Mercenary Guild want to work hard to maintain law and order and prevent disturbances. On the other hand, to enter that meeting, you need an invitation letter, which means that if we want to walk in openly, we must identify ourselves. ”
Octavia: "It's going to be difficult, we can't expose it..."
"Unless we can become mercenaries of one of the mercenary groups that have been invited," Fenrir seems to have prepared this solution, "then we won't be noticed, and the danger will be greatly reduced." ”
"I've heard that each invited mercenary group can only bring no more than ten of its subordinates to the party, but the rest of the subordinates can enter Red Bean City as long as the city can accommodate it. Fenrir answered.
Fei De estimated the number of citizens in Chidou City, there were only less than 30,000 permanent residents at most, but this time the Mercenary Guild summoned nearly 10,000 foreign mercenaries, not including the mercenary guild's own subordinate mercenaries. Fenrir claimed that he did not see the Mercenary Guild's large army, probably in order not to disturb the other mercenaries.
"I didn't expect so many good guys to come this time," said the captain of a seagull mercenary group at the table next to Field, "Captain Zangao, are we in the wrong place?"
The middle-aged man who was called the head of the regiment smelled of fish, even if the weather was getting colder, he was still wearing some very loose and breathable clothes, and he was indeed a person who often lived by the sea.
Zangao, who had a wide nose and the corners of his mouth, spit out the minced meat in his mouth, "That's right, the Mercenary Guild is definitely not one to wait for the fish to take the bait, they have already aimed for the future." ”
"But the regiment leader, I heard that the mercenary group that was invited this time are all mercenary groups with a certain reputation, and the most well-known mercenary group has not come, we..."
"What a disappointing idiot! We're a mercenary group that dominates that sea!"
Another captain said, "Yes, although we rarely live on the shore, we have never been afraid of other mercenary groups at sea, even if it is the regular navy of the principality, it is estimated that we will be afraid of three points." ”
Although Fei De had heard of the name of the Seagull Mercenary Regiment, it was the first time he had seen their leader in person. I didn't expect the other party to be this kind of completely unreasonable person, this kind of person is the same as a person who is full of reason, which is annoying.
Kenny came downstairs at this point, and as soon as he saw Zangao, he leaned over and carried a bottle of wine, "Is this Captain Zangao? I smell that fishy smell from upstairs." ”
"You think it smells bad, don't you?" Zango looked at Kenny, who seemed to be provocative.
Kenny's expression changed, and his brow furrowed, "My mother used to make a living from fishing, but unfortunately the sea took her life... Ever since I was a child, I've loved my mother's smell, which is her unique fishy smell... However, I never had the chance to smell it again in my life. Feder didn't expect Kenny's face to change suddenly, and it was sad. Kenny's sullen tone combined with his sad eyes made even a rough man like Zango instantly moved.
When Kenny tries to take a sip of the bottle, Zangao snatches it away and takes a big sip of it himself.
"Brother, there are too few people who like the smell of fish, I didn't expect you to experience such a sad thing," Zangao asked his subordinates to buy wine after speaking, "If you don't mind, I can accompany you to get drunk and rest!"
Kenny stopped talking, but he finally spat out a "thank you" and began to drink with Zangao. Fidel and his men saw it all, and Octavia looked at Kenny with disdain.
"It is estimated that he will be able to follow the Seagull Mercenary Group into the party in Red Bean City after drinking, this kind of person is really disgusting..."
Feder didn't particularly dislike Kenny, although what the other party said might just be a lie to deceive sympathy, but from Kenny's actions, Fed suddenly thought of a good idea.
In the end, it was decided that the most daring Fenrir would go directly to the party with the invitation letter from the potato mercenary group, while Fidel and the others found a mercenary group that had obtained the invitation letter and pretended to be the other party's subordinates to infiltrate the party. The mercenary group that was willing to accept Fei De and the others was a local mercenary group in the Duchy of Deraman, their scale was not large, and the leader of the group was not famous, but it was accommodated because of its particularly good relationship with the Chamber of Commerce in Red Bean City. The price Fei paid was a promise to accept the other party after the party and let the other party join the potato mercenary group.
"Captain Field! It turned out to be Captain Fielder himself!" The mercenary who looked about the same age as Captain Fielder was repeatedly looking at Field, who had completely changed his image, "Captain Field, your deeds have spread all over the continent! Mmmm! It must be Heavenly Father who affirmed my ideal of being a mercenary, so he let Captain Fielder appear in front of me and let me join the Potato Mercenary Group!"
The young man in front of Field, whose name was Mustang, he said was the name his father had given him, and that his father was just a drunkard. Mustang is eighteen years old this year, and when he was less than half a year old, he and his companions formed a mercenary group, and the name of the mercenary group is called the Mustang Mercenary Group. Due to the enthusiasm of the wild horses, the big and small matters in Chidou City have been solved by him with a positive attitude, and many aspiring young people are willing to join it. The concept of the Mustang is different from other mercenary groups, he only hopes to start with a few small things, and do what he can for the residents here.
As for Fidel's deeds in the Duchy of Mageni, Mustang had already heard about it. In the eyes of Mustang and the Potato Mercenary Group are both outliers of mercenaries, because Wild and they have always chosen to stand on the side of the weakest Duchy of Magini, even if the pillars of the principality fell one after another, the Potato Mercenary Group still did not leave. Bronco knew that he was not capable enough, so Fett, who dared to make different choices, became his idol in his heart.
"Hey, your name is Mustang, aren't you? "Luca doesn't trust this young man named Mustang very much.
The thick-eyed, articulate-eyed Mustang immediately replied, "Yes, because the folks and elders here want us to stay, and the Duchy of Dlamain has always been peaceful... I'm also a little inert... But don't worry, Captain Field, and the other captains! When the party is over, I'll pack up everything and follow Captain Field!"
Wild Horse's agitated appearance amused Fett, who was only nineteen years old when he left the kingdom of Salins. Now seeing this young Mustang who is bent on joining his mercenary group, Fei De suddenly realizes that the potato mercenary group has also gained some influence on this continent.
Mustang introduced to the captains that his mercenary group consisted of forty-five people, and that the main jobs they received were to escort caravans, care for manors, repair merchant ships, and patrol security. Small towns like Akabean are just one of the ones they are responsible for, and several small towns along the river are also in their area of work.
Both Patrick and Ayana warn Fett not to trust this so-called "admirer", but Fedy doesn't get any better options, so he "joins the Potato Mercenary Group afterwards" as a reward in exchange for the Mustang's lead.
Fidel decides to follow the Broncos into Red Bean City the day before the mercenary gathering, while Fenrir enters alone at noon that day. Thousands of mercenaries had already gathered outside the city of Red Bean City, and those mercenaries were not merchants, and they would not greet each other and ask each other about the price of goods in various places. Most of them are looking for a chance to enter the final venue, and many mercenaries only to find that they cannot enter without an invitation letter, and for these greedy mercenaries, the mercenary guild may bring them an unexpected treasure trove.
"They are like a flock of sheep, driven by profits!" "Wild Horses' mercenary group also drove sheep for the shepherds, "Captain Feid, your mercenary group is not like this, is it?"
Patrick patted the Mustang on the shoulder: "Of course, we are not here for profit. ”
"Great, why don't we take the opportunity to assassinate the leader of the Mercenary Guild!"