Volume VII, Chapter 55
Hearing such sarcasm, the aura on those mercenaries suddenly became fierce, and those mercenaries who were mixed between life and death, and drew money on the edge of the knife, of course, couldn't listen to such words, whether it was in front of their peers, I am afraid that this has already been slashed.
"Don't play this trick in front of Miss Ben. Hong Ya still used a lazy tone, just slapped the short knife on her waist on the bar with a "snap", and the dark red streams surged on the blade of the short knife, emitting bursts of fire elemental bursting fluctuations.
Several mercenaries' eyes widened suddenly, and their movements stiffened together, "Yue...... Lunar Eclipse?!-"
"It's good to know what's going on, you guys go back and stay there. Hongya reached out and retrieved the supreme dagger known as the Lunar Eclipse, then turned her head to Lovian, "Let's go, you'd better forget the connection between this place and what you have in your hand after you leave." This kind of thing is not fair for our lords. ”
Lovien was still amazed at how unconsciously she could feel the fluctuations in his hand, and that her unique aura of living in the dark made him feel a little dangerous.
Hongya didn't lead Lovian to the stairs behind her, she just pointed lazily at the elf, and then continued to lean against the wall and close her eyes.
The elf looked Lovien up and down a few times with a blank face, then put his hood back on and walked straight to the spiral staircase behind him.
"Are you over thirty years old, and you came out so early to do this kind of thing, and you don't worry about your own losses?" After a dull walk, Lovian wanted to get to the bottom of this little elf.
"I don't need you to say this, Demons!" the elf's steps were fast. "Nasty demons!"
Lovian smiled helplessly, and then said, "You are the elf of the Cross Brigade?"
The elf's steps stiffened visibly, and then said in a cold tone, "You know a lot. ”
"Hmm...... You know what the six mercenary groups are. And what kind of battle spirit list is there?" Luo Wei'an suddenly remembered that he had listened to the words of the middle-aged mercenary in the turban.
The elf head didn't look back and said, "What's the use of knowing this, you filthy demons!"
"Oh...... I know I'm good-tempered, but if you still use such adjectives to describe demons, I'm afraid your fears will come true. Lowe said nonchalantly.
The elf suddenly felt as if there were several sharp blades against her neck, and she shuddered and stopped her steps. He glanced carefully behind him, and there was nothing sharp against him. Only the young demon who didn't look much older than himself stared at him with an indifferent expression, as if he was in his eyes. It's just a nice-to-have, and it doesn't make sense for him to exist or disappear.
The overly obvious difference in strength made this little elf understand what she should do at once, she quickly sorted out her thoughts, and then said with a slight tremble: "Hmm...... The six mercenary groups are the top mercenary groups on the continent - I don't know much about them. I'm just a very small role in the Cross Brigade. The Cross Brigade has always been the head of the six mercenary groups...... The Battle Spirit List, that's the ranking of the strong in the mercenary world-"
Listening to the elf's unclear words, Luo Weian could only express "amiable understanding", his own expression just now seemed to be too fierce, such an elf looked about the same age as Damian - thinking of his sister who he hadn't seen for a long time and could never see him again when he was alive, a sentimentality instantly washed away the depression in his heart, and he looked at the trembling slender back of the elf and even was in a trance for a while.
Turn the last turn. Lovian felt like he had reached the highest level of the tower. The elf stood beside him and led the way, looking like he was looking at his boss. Push open the last door. A natural aura unique to elves wafted towards him, and Lovian subconsciously turned sideways to avoid it. Moments later, as he walked through the door, before he could see who it was, the sound of metal striking was heard.
It was the sound of a dart hitting the desk of Ironwood's office, "I didn't expect it to be you again—how have you taken care of Xuemo lately?"
Luo Wei'an was also surprised for a moment, and then said, "I really didn't expect it to be you." As an elven hermit, I don't think I will get involved with these worldly human organizations, Lord Haring. ”
Haring, the guardian of the elven settlement in Yuancheng and one of the leaders of the five elven hermitage tribes, sat on his wooden chair, judging from the reaction, she didn't reflect Luo Wei'an's evaluation, she just nodded, as if acquiescing, and at the same time stretched out her finger and pointed to an elf standing in the corner beside her, "Oh...... This was Legolo, the leader of the hermit detachment, and he and his tribe took the most traditional route of bows and arrows. Legolo, this is His Excellency Lovian, the commander of the Third Legion under the seat of the Dark Mage during the Patriotic War. ”
Lovian raised an eyebrow, although he knew that his identity had already been known to Harlem who belonged to the Cross Brigade, but now he didn't like to associate himself with the Dark Mage. He didn't express his displeasure, because the green-clad elf standing behind Harlem with a longbow was so strange. As a good archer, sight and hearing are the two most important senses. Although it is unclear whether Legolo's slender ears are still functioning, his eyes, which are tightly blindfolded by the green blindfold, undoubtedly greatly limit his vision.
"It turns out that Your Excellency is the Captain of the Blood Moon Legion," Legoro said in a gentle voice, "You and the other elves must have wondered why an elf would take the initiative to blindfold themselves when they first met me. It may take a long time to explain, but you need to know that the way of my bow is not about the pursuit of absolute attack power, but also about the training and purification of individual elven cultivation. ”
Lovian's eyebrows jumped as he listened, and Harlem patted Legolo's arm, "He's such a character, you don't have to care." Xiao Miao, you can go back to work. ”
The pitiful-looking elf standing in the doorway nodded hurriedly and stumbled down the spiral staircase.
Legoro stroked the bowstring gently. Lovian didn't feel any fluctuations in power, and the door behind him immediately closed, accompanied by a locking sound.
Lovian cautiously judged that the house had been filled with layers of reinforced circles. With his current strength, it is difficult to say whether he can knock on the thick stone walls around here, let alone think about the restrictions of the surrounding elemental restriction circle on his ability to condense the dark element, and finally add two hermit elves whose strength is not inferior to his own. In general, the environment I am in is an absolute disadvantage for me, and I don't have to think about some ways to solve the problem by forceful means.
With that in mind, Lovian chuckled. He placed the cross coin in his hand back to a stationary state on the table and sat down on the chair in front of his desk.
"Xuemo's thing, huh...... She should now be under the protection of the rebel group. Life should be fine. ”
Haring nodded, "The rebels are an outright organization of my Cross Brigade, and Gigmund is the commander of the Fifth Brigade of the regiment. The families of Xuemo and Blackwing cadre Francis are under the surveillance and protection of the rebel organization, and there is no need to worry about their safety. I just want to ask you about the attitude of this demon who is the titular father. Recently, things in the clan have finally settled down. So Lecolo and I have time to get some time on the regiment. But let me tell you first, the Crusader Brigade is not a human force, it is a large organization affiliated with the intelligent race of all Osilia. There are even a lot of our members in the dragon clan, but because there are more human beings, most of you come into contact with them are human members. ”
Lovian didn't say anything, just pushed the ominous Cross Coin forward.
"This is the Cross Coin of the Commander of the Fourth Brigade? This is not in my head, and since he gave you the Cross Coins, why don't you take it?" asked Haring.
"I don't think it's better to keep it. "Lovian just understood why the Cross Brigade had been so vigorous from start to finish. Because this is not an organization that belongs to humanity at all, but a powerful force maintained by the major intelligent races of Osiria. "Besides, it seems that my current situation is to be slaughtered by others, and you won't say anything excessive. If that's the case, please prepare me. ”
"Cross Coin is the exclusive currency of the Full Brigade, and the gold coin in front of you is very valuable. You can exchange it for a lot of things, Legoro, give him our price list in a moment, I want to see what kind of demon your Excellency Legion Commander is. ”
Lovian looked closely at Haring, who was dressed in a plain white cloth robe that was very different from the elven style, "You don't feel the same way I feel now. ”
Haring didn't say anything, just tapped the black iron dart in his hand again, "Alright—enough of the greetings, now let's get down to business." I'm asking you here today because I have a deal to do. Moreover, in this transaction, you are the owner of the initiative, and it is up to you to decide whether to close the deal or not. ”
Luo Wei'an's expression immediately became stern, from this moment on, every second of his detailed expression could become a bargaining chip for the other party to judge his bottom line, although those days of holding legion meetings in the Temple of Time were gone, but he was sure that there would be no extra caution in the face of this situation.
Legolo's pointed ears moved.
"Let me start by saying that I will not shy away from being the Captain of the Third Legion of the Dark Legion, which is a sinful status at the moment, but at the same time, I don't think such an identity will bring me anything of value. So I don't think there's anything that really has capital worthy of the attention of a large organization like yours in the Cross Brigade. So in the rest of the conversation, I hope that what I say will not arouse your suspicions. Lovian said in a half-muttered voice.
Haring's light green gaze swept across every corner of Lovian's cheeks, and there was no hypocrisy or artificiality in sight, and then she smiled and tapped the dart in her hand again, intentionally or unintentionally showing the oppression of Lovian in front of her. Putting weapons on the negotiating table would probably never show an attitude toward peace negotiations, although Lovian is working hard in this direction.
"Your Excellency Lovian is really arrogant, not to mention the knowledge you have of all kinds of war techniques unique to the demons that have been lost in the past, even the dozens of piano music from the demons that you are proficient in have the value of making those artists crazy in today's human art world. ”
Hear this. Lovian was not surprised or secretly excited about the recognition of some kind of identity, and after a general understanding of Haring's purpose, Lovian had already made a list of his current values in the shortest time possible. And the first is the actual combat experience that no one has in the contemporary era, and the various cultural arts that have long been lost with the destruction of the demon culture by humans. This of course includes the technical means used in warfare, and as far as he knows, the current human race may not have mastered those war techniques, and in today's increasingly tense continental situation, these technologies have of course been greatly appreciated. As one of the very few surviving rulers in the world, and a former legion commander with little strength or power for a large organization such as the Crusader Brigade. His situation was dangerous and delicate.
So Lovian's face was gloomy for a fraction of a second, and he didn't make any other moves other than the first time.
"But that's not what we want. Although Lord Lovian, you have a value that is very coveted by those careerists who walk in Osiria. But my Cross Brigade is not so snobbish. Maybe you've thought of this, and that's the dark healing technique you've given it to the Holy Land. ”
The space behind Lovian darkened slightly.
"Looks like you've guessed a lot. Legoro, who had not spoken, moved his ears and said suddenly.
"Sure enough, it's a cross brigade, and it seems ridiculous that the five hundred years I'm trying to wear down your ability to gather intelligence. Lovian lifted her head slightly. "Although now my strength has not yet recovered to one percent of what it used to be. But I'm still myself, and I won't change what I decide. So, I'm sorry, Lord Haring, Lord Legolo. ”
Haring picked up the dart and let it land on the table with a crisp sound. Legolo was beside him, and the green light on the longbow in his arms seemed to flow faintly for a moment.
"The reason why I gave the Dark Healing to the Holy Land. It's because I was ashamed of the Emperor during the Patriotic War. I think everyone knows what it means to combine dark healing with light healing - I wouldn't mind returning this life-saving technique to the world if I were still who I used to be. But at the moment, I can't hand over the capital that allowed me to survive in this world to an organization that might decide my life and death in the future - this is common sense, I think the two of you have already anticipated my answer and discussed the countermeasures, right?"
Luo Wei'an said, quietly wrapping the Dignity Ring on his left index finger with a layer of dark essence, so that even if something happened to him, the Power Ring in Mastma's hand would not immediately sense the state of her Legion.
Harlem suddenly reached out and withdrew his dart, and at the same time looked at Legoro next to him. The blindfolded Legolo nodded slightly.
"In any case, we have no intention of harming you, so Your Excellency the Legion Commander is too worried. Haring said in a milder tone, "In that case, let's change the subject for now." The other valuable things I mentioned earlier about you may not be so much about survival for you, right? ”
Luo Wei'an felt the pressure of not being around him lighten a little, and only then did he realize that he was really too nervous.
"What do you want? Our Cross Brigade is, after all, the No. 1 mercenary group in Osiria that has not changed for thousands of years, and the only twelve-star mercenary organization in Osiria. As long as we can state the conditions, add the appropriate commission or other valuable deposits, we will be happy to serve you. Legoro nodded gracefully.
Lovian placed his white-gloved hands on the ironwood table, "I have a deal that should be easy for you. The fathers of two of my students were abducted by humans, and I would like to know exactly what they know. If he is alive, I hope to be able to rescue him, and if something happens to him - I need clear news. ”
Haring listened to Luo Wei'an's request, and said with a helpless smile: "Luo Wei'an, such a request is too simple, and even the cross coin in your hand is worth the commission for this task." But if you're looking to trade the cross for something else, I think you'll be worth it with two good piano pieces. ”
Luo Weian was stunned, "Oh...... All right...... I'm willing to get rid of this thing as soon as possible. He said as he looked at the dark gold cross, pushing him forward, and Haring pulled a piece of paper and a quill from the pen holder. Motioning for Lovian to be more detailed, "Hmm...... The two students were reluctant to say more about the specific situation, mainly because they didn't know much about it. He is a member of the Blood Moon Clan, and his surname is Phil. Previously lived in the largest demon reservation in the heart of the Minar Forest. ”
"Enough. Haring quickly recorded these in Elven language, rolled them into a paper tube and stuffed them into a niche on the wall next to him, "Two good tunes, and they need to be read by the appraiser." But it's also a formality. What else?"
"I want to think about it...... There are only about 30 tunes that I can remember clearly, how much do you estimate how much money can you get for one?"
Haring glanced at him, "Finally talking about money?"
Lovian smiled bitterly. "Do you think I've reached that point? Now I always rely on the help of the wolf clan and can't let go. ”
Haring looked him up and down again: "Time has changed...... We bought five hundred gold coins a song. We can pay the money first, but we still need to go through the procedures of the appraiser. When the time comes, you'll just have to mail the score here, and here's the address—" Haring tore down a note and gave it to him, "Do we need us to open an account with the bank? or just give you a bank card." ”
"You're so efficient. ”
"Of course. Harlem laughed. "What else? Do you want to know how much your dark healing is worth? According to the appraiser we've been doing this for a thousand years- oh. That guy is an old dragon -- you see......"
Harlem was visibly interested, and seemed a lot more excited than he had been at first. With a wave of her hand, she somehow had an extra golden scroll in her hand, and as it unfolded, a strong elemental fluctuation poured out, revealing their outlines in the magic arrays hidden in the surrounding walls.
"This is the golden scroll, symbolizing the release of the highest-ranking mission in the mercenary world. The tasks listed on it often take a hundred years to complete. In the conversation I heard between you and Xiao Miao just now, the various tasks of those ordinary mercenaries are the tasks in the copper scroll. Of course. The silver scrolls are also stored in zài, but most of the tasks engraved on the silver scrolls are organized by the six mercenary groups or the larger smaller mercenary groups. Legoro explained with a smile.
"The golden scroll is not something that anyone can read. Haring rubbed his hands together and carefully unfolded the gold scroll, which was finally spread out on the ironwood table, and on the bright golden paper, it was written in dark red handwriting in standard lingua franca, "This mission is only for mercenary groups of ten stars or more."
Lovian looked down at the line, and the first row read "Investigate information about the Temple of Time and the Dark Mage's Seal".
Second row: "Finding the World Tree".
Third row: "In Search of Luminos, the Terran hero of the Patriotic War".
......
The more Luo Weian looked at it, the more frightened he became, because in the total of nine Golden Scroll missions, he saw tasks such as "Investigating the Living Captains of the Dark Legion" and "Assassinating the Former First Legion Leader Winged Demon Orka". For a moment, he felt a little difficult to breathe.
"This mission is up to date. Haring pointed to the line "Assassination of the former First Legion Commander Winged Demon Orka" and said, "And, we're already on the next step." ”
Lovian's eyes widened, his heart beat twice as fast, and the blood began to surge, making him a little dizzy, "Orka...... You're -- "
"Don't get excited. Haring said calmly, "I think you know what kind of demon Orka is, and what she has done has exceeded the moral bottom line of a qiē intelligent life in this world. You should know this better than any of us. ”
Loveian was silent, indeed.
Haring looked at him, and then clicked on the line "Investigate the living Dark Legion Captains", and suddenly a dense elven text appeared on the golden scroll, Haring glanced at it a few times and said, "If you want to complete this task yourself, you can do it." We can obtain information about you, such as your family history, height, appearance, customs, and mantras...... And so on and so on and so forth. In fact, these are all within the requirements of this golden scroll task, and as a golden scroll task, these inconsequential information are quite valuable. (To be continued......)