Chapter 46: The Tempest
"Out to sea?!" Tarrant was almost angry, the guy ran fast!4900 gold coins were swept away.
When he went to sea, he even promised that as long as he was half of his salary, he must have caused a lot of trouble here and ran away in a hurry. β
It seems that the people of the docklands are smarter than Tarrant, who looks at the water level angrily, eager to catch up with the mouthfish and tie him to an iron block and drop it to feed the fish.
His expression made the porter understand more, "The sail he sits, heading to the Honagar Empire." β
This is a kind porter, Tarrant shook his head helplessly, he didn't have time to do these things, it would take a lot of energy to track down a person who was good at escaping, so he could only acquiesce to this fact, "Forget it, it's not a big deal, I just want to sue him, he won't end well", Tarrant turned around, and the porter laughed stupidly behind his back.
When he got home, a cloud of chagrin still hovered over Tarrant, and he had a thought in his heart that the ship had sunk. Suddenly, he realized that he was cursing a whole boatload of people, and that sin was brewing in his heart, and that even a mouthfish was not worthy of Tarrant's hatred for a few gold coins, and he confessed to Maxine that a bright professional should not waver in his belief in serving the people for the sake of gold.
After a brief wash and bandage, Tarrant lay down on the bed, looked at the ceiling, and recalled the whole thing in his mind, it was he who was wrong. A paladin who actually figured out guΓ² gambling boxing to make money, despicable ideas, unearned gains, the pursuit of wealth, if continued, is no different from a person who indulges in materialism, his faith was temporarily blinded at that moment, a danger signal, Tarrant spurred himself on, never to make the same mistake again.
After thinking about this, his mood gradually calmed down, and when he was about to close his eyes and rest, a figure flashed outside the window.
It came quickly, and the task came as soon as it was completed.
The Stalker opened the window and jumped in, "Knight, you did a good job, the battle at night was exciting. This time he didn't sit down, but leaned against the wall by the window.
"I don't want to hear there's another proof!" Tarrant always thought they were going to have the next problem and gag him in advance.
Stalker spread his hands, "Don't be nervous, you've done a great job clearing the way for us to work together." β
"I just beat him, I didn't 'sweep' him". Tarrant felt the need to emphasize this. The Night Warrior's wound is in the abdomen, and if the priest treats it in time, it won't be a big problem.
"I'm sure it's 'cleared'. Stalker said in a heavy tone over the word clearing, "Otherwise, the meaning of this mission will be lost." β
Poor Night Warrior, he must have been carried off the field and ended his life, Tarrant didn't have a good impression of that person, but he was still a little inexplicably unhappy to hear this, and he was almost tolerable enough to endure the Falcon Organization's practices.
"Wolf thinks it's time to arrange for you to meet, as far as you can. The Stalker continued.
The task of "proving" is finally over, and Tarrant asks, "When, where." β
"Tomorrow night at six o'clock, room six on the third floor of the Golden Tavern. β
The Golden Tavern, which is a relatively expensive place to consume in the dock area, is not open to sailors, and this alone proves that it is not on the same level as other taverns in the dock area, in addition, it is also a famous waitress, which is designed to provide nearby "high-quality sleep services" for merchants and officers who come by ship.
"Room 6 on the third floor of the Golden Statue", Tarrant repeated, so as not to make mistakes.
"Yes", the stalker had already climbed out of the window, and he didn't plan to linger any longer.
Arranged to go to that place, probably to get rid of the people under surveillance, Tarrant thought that if Yastin was in contact with the outside world, he would be noticed immediately, so he chose a place where there were many people and could keep a trace of """ to meet, which was a good choice. Tarrant lay down and closed his eyes, for he was tired from the night's fighting, and his body was in dire need of reorganization, and he fell into a deep sleep.
The next day near noon Tarrant woke up, the weather was not good, it was drizzling gloomy, he changed into civilian clothes, went downstairs to get some food, and then called a car to take the shelter to the light.
Ryan's office door was closed, Tarrant knocked a few times and opened the door before replying, and found Ryan talking to an officer, they looked at Tarrant together, a little embarrassed, Tarrant had already stepped into the office with one foot, it was really rude, he exited the office, "Sorry Captain." β
"It's okay, come in," Ryan gestured to another chair in front of his desk.
Tarrant looked at the officer, as if the abrupt gesture had interrupted their conversation.
The officer stood up, "Well, I take my leave, and if there is any new news, please tell me." β
Ryan stood up and shook his hand, "I'm sorry, but Siant's Sheltered Light has a limited number of people and can't help. β
After the officer walked out of the office, Tarrant sat down in peace, "Is the empire also short of manpower?"
"They need someone who is familiar with the environment. β
"Where?"
"A small town north of Cuilin Mountain. β
That place, Tarrant immediately remembered that the disappearance of Aukin's team was also that place, "Does the Empire also pay attention to the life and death of our probing team?"
"It's not that thing. The Empire has been asked to protect a zircon mine that is being harassed by goblins, and they hope that the Light of Shelter will send someone familiar with the environment to lead the way to rid the goblin tribe. β
It turned out to be a matter of strategic resources, and Tarrant realized that he was being amorous, how could the empire care about the life and death of ordinary adventurers, unless it was in its own interests. That zircon crystal ore should be Lynn's industry, and Lynn mentioned this matter that morning, and a few goblins actually wanted to dispatch Sant, making a little fuss. There were several adventurers in the Sheltered Light who were familiar with the Green Grove Mountains, and Tarrant asked, "Why don't you let ......" He quickly noticed that the names had appeared in the newspaper of Siante not long ago, as well as on the stone slabs in the Lotus Lantern District.
"If he could contact Augin, he might be able to help, but unfortunately he still hasn't found them", Ryan closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose, "Tarrant, what's the matter with you?"
"Storm Rider's teammates. β
"Oh, I almost forgot, he came again last night and seemed to be in a hurry, so I told him to wait. Well, you can go to the Andreas Hotel in the business district to find him, his name is Rex, the priest. β
There was a knock on the door, and before Ryan could reply, the door had been pushed open by an adventurer, who looked at Ryan and Tarrant awkwardly, "Sorry......"
"Please come in," Ryan gestured to the chair beside Tarrant.
This scene is really surprisingly repetitive, Tarrant laughed secretly, the light of protection is full of people who don't understand etiquette, he doesn't want to interfere with Ryan's official business, he got up and said: "I'll go find that person to see, if it's okay I'll partner with him for the time being, I need help for a while." β
"Okay, pay attention to your own safety, our regiment can't let the heroes go missing anymore in extraordinary times, if there is any big progress, remember to report to me first. β
Taran nodded and bowed to the adventurer who had just entered the door before exiting the office. Meet the Storm Priest.
The Andreas Inn is a pure inn, with no alcohol or food, located in a remote part of the business district, and is usually inhabited by adventurers who are not financially well-off, who temporarily live in Antias in search of new adventures or bounty quests, which can be seen as a mercenary hotel in disguise.
Tarrant walked into the hotel, and there was an orc standing at the counter, his muscles bulging and looking at everyone who entered. The janitor, this particular inn needs a strong bodyguard, and in stark contrast to the orcs is a halfling waitress behind the counter, sitting on a footstool like a doll toy.
"Excuse me, is there a guy named Rex here? Tarrant asked, leaning against the counter.
"Wait a minute," the waitress flipped through her notebook with her little hand, "in the easternmost room on the second floor." β
Tarrant walked up to the second floor, where the floor was damp and dirty, the doors of the rooms were covered in footprints and debris, and the residents were in bad tempers. At the easternmost door of the room, Tarrant stopped and tapped lightly.
"Please come in", a dignified male voice.
Tarrant opened the door, and the furnishings in the room were very similar to those of the church in Watttownβshabby, and the innkeeper had put his heart and soul into every detail in order to save money, and on the rag bed, a man in simple clothes was lying.
"Rex?"
The man turned his head, very handsome, his face was a typical warrior's face, square, thick eyebrows, high nose, brown hair, and a righteous momentum, "Light of Protection?"
"Tarrant, the Judgment Paladin of the Light of the Sant's Shelter is in charge of the Psionic Investigation", Tarrant briefed.
The man stood up, slightly shorter than Tarrant and muscular, "Rex, the storm priest in charge of the Psionic investigation of the Santle Storm. β
Storm Priests, a converted class of the Priest class, advocate attacking, they have the combat skills of a warrior, and they have the magic expertise of a priest, and can play both a warrior and a priest in battle.
"Hello", Tarrant stepped forward to shake Rex's hand, his handshake was very powerful, usually this kind of person is very warm inside, from the appearance of the other party, he is a well-bred priest, unlike most of the Storm Knights he has seen, giving people a humble and approachable image.
"Has Sanctuary Light accepted my application?"
"I think, yes", Tarrant believes that the first impression of him is not that difficult person.
Rex smiled a little reassuringly, "For a common goal." β
"May I please, the Storm Knights rarely unite with outside organizations......"
"You're right, the pure justice of the Storm Goddess does not allow any filth and sin to exist, and other organizations that fail to do this are tantamount to conniving at the reproduction of filth and the breeding of evil, but in the matter of the spirit sucking monsters, I believe that our opinions are unanimous, and in view of this, we have the basis for cooperation. β
Typical Storm Knights justice standards, extreme violent justice, it is normal for teammates to have zΓ i differences of opinion, as long as the factions are too different, Tarrant can tolerate it. Like that old friend, I'm afraid he won't be able to partner with Rex, and Biantris will fight for an underground fiefdom for the Psionic Monsters.
"It's true that our standards for psisophists are the same, and there may be more clues from our combined findings," Tarrant said he wanted to know what Rex had.
Rex introduced the clues obtained by the Storm Knights, most of them were all over the area of the Castle Mountains, and they got in touch with the Redstone Balance Messenger organization in Trailshade Mountains, and found that the number of people missing there had risen dramatically, and it was very unusual, there were no bodies, no extortion, no traces, and the animals in the forest did not appear to be in a state of madness, not their doing.
Last week, the Storm Knights sent a three-person investigation team to the town north of Treewood Mountain to continue the investigation, Rex went two days late, and found that the investigation team had disappeared, and it was already four days away, following the clues, he only followed him to Jadewood Mountain, and his intuition told him that if he continued to investigate alone, he would disappear immediately, so he returned to Sant.
The situation he said was surprisingly similar to that of the Sheltered Light Investigation Team, the Aujin team had been operating around the Green Forest Mountain, and the loss of contact was four days ago, a coincidence or an inevitability, it was hard to say now, Tarrant asked, "Aren't there any other teams in the Storm Knights?"
"There's some reason why I need teammates from outside the group!"