Chapter 245: The Raven's Invitation
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Like Benjamin at the moment.
At the meeting, there was a lot of ambition, as if a bright future was waiting for them. But back to reality, there's a lot more he has to do. The city in front of them is still a strange existence to them.
Whatever he was going to do, first, he had to go to the friend introduced by the mercenary Ricky and get an overview of the place - where to sell Warcraft materials, where to contact other mages, and which area was in the danger zone...... Otherwise, they are no different from being blind.
So, after leaving the inn, he found Ricky near the Mercenary Society.
After he made his intentions known, Ricky showed his hospitable side, and while introducing him to the customs of Riley City, he led him through the long streets to a somewhat remote and dirty alley.
"That friend of yours...... Is he reliable?" Seeing this, Benjamin couldn't help but ask.
"Don't worry, I grew up with him. In every street and alley in Riley City, he mixes like his own home, and it will be no problem to find him. Ricky swore by it.
"Okay......"
Benjamin put aside his doubts and followed Ricky into a somewhat dilapidated house.
However, as soon as they entered, they saw a black thing flying towards them.
Benjamin was almost taken aback. However, they were people who had experienced a lot of battles, and both of them reacted quickly, one turned sideways, and dodged one after another.
I saw that a black shadow fell to the ground, and it was a shoe.
“......”
Benjamin was speechless for a moment.
At the same time, there was a lot of noise, coming from the depths of the house, and he couldn't help but regret a little when he heard it, whether he shouldn't have come here.
Ricky's expression was also a little confused, as if he was surprised by this. Confused, the two of them made their way through the narrow hallway to what resembled a living room in the house.
There were several people standing in the living room. At a glance, the general situation is several big men, surrounded by a short man who looks a little obscene. There was a quarrel on both sides, and the atmosphere was stiff.
"Will, what's going on?" Ricky asked as he hurriedly walked over and grabbed the short man.
Before his friend could speak, a big man next to him waved his fist, with a threatening meaning, and said, "You are his friend?
The atmosphere was even more stiff.
Suddenly, Ricky pulled out the crossbow on his back, held it in his hand, took out the momentum of a mercenary, and said, "Who are you? Why do you slander my friend?"
Benjamin crossed his hands and watched from the sidelines.
In this way, Ricky seems to want to defend his friend, raising the weapon in his hand, and confronting the big men, who obviously won't retreat easily. And under their words and words, the whole situation finally became clear.
In general, this is an underworld dispute. Several of the big men appear to be from a gang called "Crows" and think that Ricky's friends have stolen their things. So, they came to the door and wanted their things back, and there was this scene in front of them.
Benjamin shook his head helplessly.
He didn't expect that on the first day he came to Riley City, he would bump into the underworld here. But...... Although he was a little speechless, on the bright side, being able to understand the situation of this city can be regarded as a process of familiarizing him with the environment.
Therefore, he walked away without turning around.
"Will, you...... How did you mess with these guys?" Ricky was taken aback at hearing the gangster's name, and his hand holding the crossbow didn't seem as secure as before.
"How do I know? They came to me for some reason and asked me to give him the invitation or something, but ...... But I really didn't do anything!" Will was also a little anxious, and it didn't look like he was lying.
"Enough!
"No...... I didn't have ......"
Under the angry glares of several big men, Ricky couldn't resist the pressure, and in the end, he set his sights on Benjamin.
"You're a mage, you're ...... Can you help us?"
Suddenly, everyone's eyes were focused on Benjamin.
Benjamin sighed helplessly.
Without knowing each other, he really didn't want to get into trouble. Therefore, he was still hesitating and did not speak for the first time.
"Mage?" However, before Benjamin could say anything, the big man looked at Benjamin with a somewhat surprised expression, and said in a cautious tone, "Excuse me...... Are you really a mage?"
Seeing this, Benjamin raised an eyebrow.
After thinking about it, he didn't answer, but summoned a water ball, and controlled it to float in his hand at will, as a way to prove his identity as a mage.
"It's really a mage......"
Suddenly, those big men showed extremely surprised looks.
Feeling their gaze, Benjamin also had some doubts in his heart. What's wrong with the mage? Isn't it unusual? There must be a lot of mages in this city, why is it like a gringo seeing a panda?
In Ikor before, passers-by were much calmer than them.
"Master Mage, we were rude. The attitude of the big men also made a 180-degree turn, "If these two people are really your friends, then I think we must have misunderstood them." I'm sorry, but don't get angry. ”
“......”
Benjamin's mind was full of question marks.
Has this person been pierced by a soul? This face has changed, and he is completely two people from the guy just now!
However, although it still feels weird, looking at the other party's attitude, at least it proves that they are afraid of the mage. Since they would be afraid, Benjamin didn't have to worry about getting into trouble.
Therefore, he dispersed the water balloon, put on a big look, and nodded expressionlessly.
"Just don't be angry. Several big men also walked over and nodded, "Our boss has always admired the mage. You see, it must be fate that we can meet in such a place! Why don't you have time to visit our boss, who will surely have all kinds of gold and silver treasures to welcome you. ”
What the heck?
is obviously a big man, but in Benjamin's eyes at this moment, he is no different from a eunuch who slaps his beard.
Ask him to come over? What's all this inexplicable?
"Master Mage, look ......"
“...... I'm not free now, I'll go when I'm free. Somewhat disgusted by this flattering attitude, Benjamin was so annoyed that he had to prevaricate.
Suddenly, those big men were grateful, just like Benjamin killed their father-in-law, if it weren't for the cultural mismatch, they would probably have come.
"Thank you, Master Mage!"
Benjamin was speechless.
While he was still a little confused, suddenly, the big man took out a strange black feather, handed it to Benjamin, and told Benjamin an address and asked him to go to their boss when he was free. Benjamin glanced at Ricky and Will, and finally, holding back his disgust, took the feather, and nodded.
So, the big men obediently left.
With the soft sound of the door closing......
"What's going on? You'd better explain it to me. Benjamin turned around, put on a stinky face, and looked coldly at the remaining two.
"Hmm...... This, it's a bit cumbersome to explain. Will squeezed out an awkward smile, scratched his head, and said.
"Say, I'm listening. Benjamin said with a smile.
Faced with Benjamin's sudden low pressure, Will became nervous and hurriedly spoke, explaining: "That's right, they are members of one of the more powerful gangs in Riley City, 'Ravens'. I had a little time with them, and then I accidentally stole an invitation from their boss. They didn't know how to find my place, so they did. ”
“...... So, you really stole their stuff?" Benjamin was a little speechless.
That's pretending to be like that, too.
"Don't be angry, Master Mage, I'm just here to get revenge on them. Will panicked, hurriedly took out a small piece of paper from his hand, and handed it to Benjamin, "Look, this is that thing, they call it an invitation, but I can't read, it's useless to take it, I'd better give it to you, please don't be angry." ”
“......”
Having never been slapped so many sycophants in a single day, Benjamin was feeling a little indigestion.
However, when everything was handed to him, he still took the small piece of paper, picked it up, and subconsciously looked at it. But what he didn't expect was that as soon as he saw the first sentence, a burst of surprise surged in his heart, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
"Your Excellency the Mage, we are here to cordially invite you to the Mage Gathering in Riley City......"