Chapter 31

"It's Charlie Hunter, not Chuck Hunt. Gustav reminded in a whisper.

"Chuck Hunt, your Barran is very authentic......" the priest laughed suddenly. "I remember the man who said that there was an anomaly in the mines near his village and that we Templars needed help to ward off evil spirits. ”

Amelia's smile didn't change: "Then Lord Reverend, if it's convenient, can we go in and find that gentleman?"

Gustav found that Amelia had some potential as a 'drama spirit', and compared to her usual dullness, after entering the mission state, Amelia became a little more comfortable.

"Of course, but I don't think what he says is true. The priest frowned, as if he was skeptical of Charlie Hunt's performance. "He's not a religious person, and I don't think it's clear what he said. ”

Understandably, the Arlettes maintain a considerable level of trust in their own congregation, but seem to be far less tolerant of non-believers.

Amelia nodded at the priest and walked inside with Gustav.

"On our side, Chuck and Charlie mean the same thing, and generally calling Chuck has a taste of vernacular slang. The Allettes were calm, nodding their heads even when they saw the strangers Gustav and Amelia.

Gustav nodded: "That's what it means, I see, no wonder that priest would show a favor to you." ”

Amelia regained her usual stunned appearance and asked the people around her, "Where is Mr. Chuck Hunt, do you know Chuck Hunt?"

"Chuck is one-eyed and lame?" At this time, a voice came from the side: "He is usually in that corner, poor Chuck is very frightened, and he has not returned to normal yet." ”

The man pointed to the corner of the church hall.

In the light of the Lord of Light, the corners were particularly dim. A one-eyed old man in tattered clothes curled up there, his body shaking violently.

Gustav and Amelia walked over.

"Are you Mr. Charlie Hunt?" asked Gustav softly.

He didn't try to touch the one-eyed old man in front of him, and the people in this state were very sensitive and uneasy.

The old man looked up.

He was blind in his left eye with an eye patch, and his right eye, although still sighted, looked very cloudy, and he was probably not long from becoming completely blind.

"I'm Charlie Hunter......" The old man looked hard at Gustav and Amelia, who he didn't feel the aura of Teacher Arlett.

Suddenly, Charlie Hunter understood that these two were most likely members of the mission sent by the Witcher's Guild.

"Witcher?" Charlie Hunter suddenly became a little excited, and said with some pleading, "Please believe me, there are really evil creatures in that mine!"

Gustav looked at the gazes cast by the people around him, some curious, some surprised.

The most important thing is to calm his mind...... Gustav smiled and said, "Of course the Witchers Guild believes you, Mr. Charlie Hunter, otherwise Amelia and I wouldn't be here." ”

Chuck struggled to get up from the corner, and Gustav reached out with his right hand to support him.

The old man's body was very thin, and there was almost no excess muscle. Chuck's hands were rough and dark, and he looked like he had been dealing with the mining industry for a long time. Gustav speculated that Chuck Hunt must have been an old miner.

"The poor mines I work in are in the knightly territory of Theou," Chuck said with a shudder, "and the large mineral deposits there have been cleared of the mountain, and only our old miners are still mining in it. ”

There are no labor protection laws in the world, and there is no system similar to social security or pensions. Once an old miner like Chuck is old and has no offspring, the end result is to dig up some scraps in abandoned mines and sell them for money.

Gustav and Amelia take Chuck outside, listening to Chuck as they go.

"About two weeks ago, my old buddies were killed one by one. Their deaths were horrific, and each of them had their flesh and bones cut off. I have explained the seriousness of the matter to the Knight of Taiu many times, but he has not responded, believing that it is the conflict within us wanderers that caused the fight. ”

Chuck shuddered, as if he couldn't bear to remember the tragic events.

"It wasn't until last Wednesday that I spotted a huge black shadow after a mining session, and even with his back to me, he was almost as tall as a mine. He's, he's dismembering my friend!"

Chuck Hunt screamed and went insane.

Gustav gripped Chuck's right hand with his right hand, suppressing the other party's trembling. At this time, Gustav used a lot of strength, and he should be able to make Chuck feel the support he has given.

"We'll go to the mine with you. Gustav said calmly, "I believe everything you say, Chuck. ”

Amelia nodded, her expression becoming solemn.

"I believe what you say, Mr. Chuck Hunt. Compared to Gustav Redfar's pronunciation, Amelia, with a strong Principality of Byrland accent, was more reassuring to Chuck.

"Take us to the territory of the Tyu Knights, we want to see the mine. Gustav smiled.

............

Just as Gustav and the others were about to leave, they were stopped by the church's guards.

"Adventurer, are you going to go with Chuck to the mines he spoke of?" The attitude was not arrogant, but the Templar's tone was full of suspicion of Chuck.

"I think so," Gustav bowed slightly, "My companions, including the Witcher Guild behind it, believe that what Mr. Chuck Hunt said is true. So, we're going to go and see that mine and get rid of the evil forces inside. ”

"But I'm against it. The Templars looked at Gustav and tried to snatch Chuck Hunt back from him. "This is the Diocese of Byrlan in the Areette Sect, and this is the Church of the Areites, and if you have to deal with it, you must hand it over to us. ”

Gustav frowned.

"With all due respect, Mr. Chuck Hunt has been in church for more than a week, but you have not reacted to it, and even now you have placed it on Chuck Hunt's head as a crime of 'lies'. I can't see your sincerity, I can't see your efforts. Gustav held Chuck's hand firmly. "If you didn't believe it before, I don't think you believe it now. Maybe it's because of the dignity of the parish in the past, and now you stand up, but I know very well that you still doubt Chuck's claims. ”

There was some commotion among the Templars, and some even rushed to reason with Gustav.

"You're right, it's a kind of dignity, and your Demon Hunter Guild is challenging the dignity of our Arlettes. The Templars simply admitted. "In that case, for the sake of dignity, this time we will also walk with you. ”

Gustav continued his walk with Chuck outward, carrying the Templars on his back.

A sly smile appeared on his lips.

It's okay, for the sake of pride and dignity, you all benefit Chuck in the end anyway...... Gustav, the face of the witcher, doesn't care, and being able to solve things is what he really cares about.