Chapter 13 Under the Watchful Eye from afar
The other dozen or so Assassins did not immediately lay down their weapons because the commander was under control, and they were all waiting to see what happened.
"Hmph, it's impossible for you to make us surrender, we just need to take the target's life" Before the Assassin commander could finish speaking, Fidel made a cut in his neck with the short knife. Blood splattered in the air like red paint in the night, and the unreleased commander tried to hold down the blood that rushed out in an instant with his hand, but in the end he could only die powerlessly on the ground.
Seeing that the harpoon-wielding guy was invulnerable, a mysterious man suddenly appeared on the other side and killed their leader, and in an instant they all walked towards the edge of the deck and jumped into the sea.
Greif lowered the giant harpoon the moment the crisis was over, and the whole person collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily. But soon becoming a little dazed by inhaling too much of the stunning mist, Feder hurriedly moved the two of them to the upwind and waited for them to wake up.
When the new day came, the rest of the ship was not harmed much, most of them were only put to sleep by the poisonous smoke, and only a few sailors who were "lucky" to avoid the poisonous smoke were killed and abandoned on board.
"You saved me last night?" Woke up Kesi had forgotten what had happened last night, because she had fallen asleep in her sleeping place, not knowing whether she had fallen asleep naturally or had been knocked unconscious by the smoke, but when she saw the huge breach in the deck, she had to realize the power of the huge harpoon in Greif's hand.
"It was your companion who saved us. Greif was nibbling on a coarse loaf of wheat bread in one hand. Feder didn't respond to anything, he just stood there and looked into the distance.
Kesi looked at the cold-faced Fed, and wanted to thank him, but Fett's face turned a little more, and this action dispelled the Duke's daughter from expressing her gratitude, "Who sent you?"
Greif looked at the serious girl in front of him, he didn't choose to hesitate too much, and immediately took out a letter from the bag he was carrying, handed it to Keth and said, "Miss Christine, this is my secret. It was all in Fiddle's eyes, but he didn't say anything.
Kesi opened the envelope, and a beautifully written letter read:
Noble Miss.
Allow me to say sorry. Without your consent, I privately asked my subordinates to protect you. But this is out of my most sincere will and the most decent, and I ask you not to blame Greif.
After learning that you left the kingdom alone, the whole principality fell into a panic, but due to my friendly and decent handling, the Kingdom of Sahlins and the Duchy of Dramain have reached a consensus, and there will be no political or military changes because of your departure, Miss, I hope that you can continue to travel and play happily without worries.
However, travel should have companions, and hostile strangers to the Noble One will be a threat to you, so I have assigned Greif, my most trusted subordinate, to accompany you, but the journey will come to an end, and I am sure that we will soon be reunited in Winter City, the capital of the Duchy, to await your return one day.
The knight and knight who is willing to watch over you all your life - Walter, Prince of Sahlins
"It turned out to be him," Coss's brow furrowed as she finished reading the letter, but she casually threw it back to Greif, "Walter is so nosy!" Although he didn't appreciate it, he still felt a little relieved in his heart about this distant watch, after all, if he hadn't had Greif last night, he might have been killed by the assassins.
"It seems that Miss, your whereabouts have been known by others, and judging by the posture of those guys, I am afraid that they are from the Principality of Mageni," Greif stood aside and analyzed, "After all, this sea area is not far from the capital of the Duchy of Mageni, Ibon." ”
The three principalities of Delaman, Mageni and Noo split from the Old Kingdom. The three dukes hated each other, and if the other's successor was killed, it would of course be the other two sides who benefited, because these lords would never want their neighbors to be on an equal footing with them.
"I can't imagine that I can't avoid these rights and wrongs when I leave the land of right and wrong, is it?" said Kesi, bowing her head in disappointment.
Greif scratched his thick brown beard and said, "I was ordered to protect Miss You are the prince's private decision, and the people of the Duchy of Deramain and the Kingdom of Salins do not know, I hope you can understand the prince's distress, and for the sake of the politics of the two countries"
"Okay, I see, but I've decided to join this man," Keth said, pointing at Fed, "to be a mercenary with me." ”
Greif looked at Kerth in amazement, while Fed, with his hands crossed over his chest, continued to stand there quietly.
"But, Miss!"
"Walter just asked you to protect me, not to let you command me! besides, he doesn't know why I want to flee the kingdom of Salins, you either leave when you get to the port, or you stay with me, I don't want to say it a second time!" Kesi's volume increased by half, and her tone was categorical, leaving no room for this middle-aged strong man to argue. But she still felt a trace of regret: I had promised that when I left the palace, I would put away my noble lady's temper and not point fingers, but I had not been able to do so.
When Fidel heard this, he turned and walked back to the cabin. Kesi glanced at the guy who didn't react after hearing his decision, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, "That's it, don't call Walter a prince, although he is the third prince, he also has a chance to be a king." After Greif had finished speaking, Keth left, leaving Greif alone on deck with the letter.
"Alas, as the prince said, it is harder for me to protect Miss this time than for me to kill those ferocious sea monsters. Greif touched its huge harpoon, and a middle-aged, stout man couldn't help but sigh.
In the cabin, Fed was packing his belongings, but Keth leaned against the door.
"You don't mind if I follow you, do you?"
Fidel replied in a calm tone as he continued his work: "If you are going to be mercenaries, then we may be fellow travelers, and there is no such thing as 'following'. ”
"So, what about that Greif?"
"He's strong, but he has nothing to do with me. ”
Everyone on board could feel the passenger ship slowly slowing down. Seeing that Fed's things were packed up in two or three clicks, Kesi immediately put her hands in the pockets of her clothes, and turned her head to look out of the room, "I originally planned to separate from you when I arrived in Free City, but" At this time, her feelings were a little complicated, Fed had saved herself, and he was the only person she knew in this "outside world", which was her second friend, the other was the polite third prince Walter.
"It doesn't matter, needless to say. Fed packed up his things and headed out of the cabin. Kesi was left alone, standing in the cabin dumbfounded.
Fei De knew very well in his heart that he would not stop this girl from following him, because he did not have the obligation and authority to do so, but having a woman who didn't understand anything by his side would only be a drag. Besides, listening to the other party's tone, it seems that he wants to be a mercenary, so the mercenary's door will not choose to close or open because of a person's background.
"Everyone has the right to choose their own direction, and her choice may not matter to me. Fede thought for a moment and said to himself.
Due to the unrest on board, the large ship full of passengers arrived in Liberty City half a day later than expected. It was already afternoon when we arrived at the port.
To hide his face, Greif tied up the huge harpoon with a large chunk of linen cloth - which was better than nothing, though it didn't make it unrecognizable.
The Free City is famous for its bustle, and the rest time in the evening makes the citizens who have worked all day slow and lazy, with an inexplicable ease on their faces.
It's not uncommon for a handsome young man in jet-black plate armor, a girl in peasant clothes, and a middle-aged strong man with a thick beard and a huge weapon to walk together in a free city. Because the city does not belong to any one country or power, the town is governed by five mayors from different origins, so all kinds of people fill the streets, and different cultures are mixed here, which has become a unique feature of the city.
"I'll rest here tonight. Fed pointed to a small inn made of mud.
"Isn't it us?" asked Greif.
Fidel nodded, "It's okay if you go together, but you better make plans as soon as possible, I'll leave for the Republic early tomorrow morning." With that, he walked into the hotel alone, leaving the two men in a somewhat stunned state.
The three asked for three guest rooms, as well as some dry food and meat. Prices weren't too high, but Cash was penniless, and Greif had enough gold to keep the embarrassment from happening.
To the northwest of the city is the territory of the Republic, and to the northeast is where the Three Duchyes are located. The smell of dirt and grit was blown into Field's room by the wind outside the window.
The moonlight crept up the wall of the night.
A letter had just arrived in Fed's room, and when he had read it, he placed it on the wooden table in the room, it was from Mallot. Evan, who sent the letter, accurately delivered the letter to Fed, who was thousands of miles away, and was surprised by the accuracy of the prediction of the place and time, and what surprised him even more was the content of the letter.
Just as Feyder was lost in his own thoughts, the door was pushed open.
"Can I talk to you?" Kesi changed into a very thin suit, and her thin and tall figure was undoubtedly revealed, but what was even more uncontrollable was that the daughter of the Grand Duke stared at Feder with a slightly pitiful look, like a beggar looking at a rich man passing by, "I won't bother you for long." Kesi whispered.