Characters in this chapter: (Victor), (Alleyne), (Porcha), (Tessia), (Hank).

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Chapter 029: (Mr. Robber)

"It's not a good idea to cause trouble here," Tessia's voice was the first to break the tension, "if you bring in the bearded man and the Nord soldiers, I'm afraid you'll have to spend the night in a filthy dungeon tonight." ”

The bearded man in her mouth was the Nord officer who had extorted Viktor ten dinars for entry taxes outside the city gates, and this bearded man was the commander in charge of the defense and security of the entire town of Fenrad, and he had seriously warned the mercenaries not to make trouble in the city before entering the city.

"Thank you, beautiful lady, for your kind reminder," Victor eased his mood without a trace, "It's not that we're causing trouble with you, it's that your men are deliberately stirring up trouble." ”

Victor didn't want to get into trouble in the city, if he was locked up in a dungeon by a group of Nord soldiers for fighting in the tavern. I'm afraid that the next morning, Resarit will have to spend a considerable amount of dinars to get them out of the dungeon.

Alleyne found that the proprietress in front of her was very young, and although she didn't know her real age, she looked like she was thirty years old at most, and she was indeed born beautifully.

He has a tall, sturdy figure, snow-white skin, a beautiful face, golden curly hair, and sky-blue, flexible and expressive eyes. The dark blue robe with gold lace, gold bracelets, and pale blue carved bands all clearly indicate that she was not an ordinary tavern hostess, but like a noble young woman!

"That fool may have drunk too much to offend you," said her haughty, poised, moving, cold, and radiant. "But your companion just taught him a lesson, didn't he?"

Victor said with a light smile: "Then you have to discipline your subordinates, otherwise no one will dare to come to you again." ”

"I think that's it, tonight's drink money is mine, and I should make a friend. An irresistible smile rose to the corner of the proprietress mouth.

"Since the proprietress is so open, then we are welcome. "Victor just borrowed the donkey from the slope, and he didn't want to lure the Nord soldiers because of a drunk.

Suddenly, with a "brush", the door of the tavern was suddenly pushed open, and almost all the drinkers in the hall instinctively looked up at the door, only to see a team of heavily armed soldiers led by another maid walked in.

At this time, the drinkers realized that the other maid had already left the tavern, and quickly brought the patrol guard in charge of security. Alleyne couldn't help but think to herself, it seems that this boss lady's identity is extraordinary.

The sturdy guards quickly separated the mercenaries from the drinkers and surrounded them.

"Didn't I say it, don't make trouble in the city," the bearded officer asked, staring coldly at Victor, "I want to know what's going on here!"

"I think it's better for the proprietress to answer this question, Lord Guard. Victor replied calmly, "What do you say, lady?" and he turned to the bar where the lady was, and bowed his back. He behaved like a noble knight at the moment.

"My lord, there was just a little misunderstanding, and nothing unpleasant happened. The proprietress stepped out of the bar and walked towards them with graceful steps.

"Is that really the case?" the bearded officer asked with some scathing, "how did I hear your maid say that these mercenaries are showing their weapons?" ”

"Absolutely nothing, don't you think I'm all good here?" it may be that my maid is too worried," the proprietress smiled, and then took out a few dinars and stuffed them into the other party's hand, "It's really a shame that the troublesome lord will bring someone over himself." ”

"Since there's nothing to do, forget it. The bearded man took the gold coins given to him by the hostess and swaggered out of the tavern with the soldiers. Soldiers are usually reluctant to come to this place, except in exceptional cases where there is a good to be gained.

The damp tavern hall reverted to its previous noisy atmosphere, and the guests who had waited to see the excitement were obviously disappointed by the ending, but then forgot all about the episode they had so often seen.

"Look at your outfits, you should be mercenaries!" the proprietress sat down opposite Victor with a few bottles of wine, "and only someone like you who licks life on the edge of a knife can have such good skills." ”

She is indeed not an ordinary proprietor lady, but she is not a noble young woman, but a member of the main team of the White Raven Pirates, the 'Poisonous Woman' Tessia. She was sent here by the Leader to manage the tavern, which was the property of the White Raven Pirates in Fenrad. It's not so much an industry as a secret place to attract members.

The leader of the White Raven Pirates is Crow's Eye 'Sewolle', and he is a true pirate - a pirate and outlaw from the Ice and Snow Land of Yamunah beyond the North Sea, also known as the native home of the Nords.

As an adult, Severer was involved in numerous attacks on his distant relatives in the Wocheze region, as well as against the Virgians. However, Severer had always been a shrewd lad, and it was not long before he discovered that Calradia was a continent a hundred times more prosperous than his native land, and that he could live a better life than his countrymen. After joining the White Raven Pirates, Thwarler quickly made a name for himself as a fierce fighter. On one of the raids of Jayek, while Serwolle's companions were busy looting the village and plundering the captives, he led his men to stop the lord's rescue force, which was appreciated by the previous chief. After he became the leader, he organized a mercenary army to fight for the lord, which won more room for the development of the White Raven Pirate Regiment.

Victor admits without hesitation, "We are mercenaries from Zenda, and we are about to go to the employer's location. He uncorked the bottle and poured a full glass into his glass.

"There have been quite a few mercenaries from Chanda lately, but it's a pity that they haven't patronized my little shop like you," the proprietress said nonchalantly, "These mercenaries didn't even stop in the city for long, and just hired a boat at the docks and left. ”

"They are all a few large, well-disciplined mercenary groups in Chanda City, naturally no better than our unrestrained small teams. Victor looked at each other with a smile and said, "If they all come to patronize your business, I'm afraid you won't be able to fit many people here." ”

"No, there are thousands of these mercenaries, and the size and formation are no different from the regular army," Tessia said in a heartfelt voice, "If it weren't for the royal territory directly under Fenrad, and thousands of elite Nord soldiers stationed in the city, I'm afraid the lord here would not dare to let these mercenaries enter the city." ”

Victor listened quietly, trying to get some useful information from the other person's mouth. The lords' concerns and wariness of the mercenary organization were normal for him, after all, this dangerous continent was full of unknown potential enemies.

Seeing that the other party was silent, the proprietress continued, "I heard that these mercenary groups are all employed by the Svadian Kingdom, I'm afraid that the Swadias will have to fight with the Rhodoks again." ”

"Don't these two countries do this often? Either the lion wants to encroach on the bear's territory, or the bear intends to annex the lion's territory," Victor said, with some sourness, "If the lion doesn't fight the bear, we mercenaries won't have anything to do." ”

"Maybe you can do something else," Tessia said playfully, disapprovingly, "like bandits, bandits, or—" she paused for a moment, "... Pirates!"

He knew very well the other meaning revealed in the other party's words, but Victor was unmoved, with an indifferent expression. "Bandits, bandits, are the specialty of the Swadians and Rhodoks, and pirates are only suitable for the able-bodied Nords. ”

"And what about the Virgians?"

"We Virgians may be better suited to be snowfield bandits," Victor said firmly, "not bandits, not pirates. ”

Tessia guessed that the other party would reply, and a look of loss flashed across her face. Then she changed the subject and asked, "Mr. Robber, where are you going to hire a boat?"

"Aaron. Victor took a sip of wine.

"I'm afraid you'll have to find another way," Tessia reminded, "there's no boat going there in the whole docks." ”

"Where have all the ships gone? Have they all been hired by the previous mercenary groups?" asked Victor in some surprise, "There won't be even a ship?"

"It's not that there are no ships," Tessia patiently explained, "but that the route to the Duchy of Rhodok has been completely blocked by the Swadian royal fleet, which was brought back a few days ago by a large merchant ship guild bound for the port of Rhodok. ”

"Is there no other route?" Victor blurted out.

"Perhaps you can take a boat to Albel and head east through Nimeka, before crossing the Rochester Bridge into the Duchy of Rhodoc. After a moment's pause, Tessia added, "The seas are not peaceful, and there are many bands of pirates plundering everywhere, and you are not strong enough to deal with pirates. ”

"We have other companions outside the city, and as long as we don't encounter the White Raven Pirates, ordinary pirate ships don't have to worry. ”

"It's even less safe, and it would be bad if the Swadians thought you were pirates. "If I had to say, it would be better to go by land, it might take a little longer, but it's definitely much safer than by sea." ”

"In that case, I'm afraid that before we reach the Suno, the Swadian army has blocked all the bridges and roads leading to the Rhodok region. ”

"It looks like you've made your decision, so I'll have to wish you luck. Tessia gracefully got up and left.

"Head," Porcha whispered as the other man walked away, "I don't think this woman is simple. ”

"Ever heard of Tessia, the 'Poisonous Woman?'" Victor asked.

Porcha tried to find information about the name in his head. He thought about it seriously and muttered, "One of the three backbones of the White Raven Pirate Regiment, could it be that she is..."

"After drinking this glass, give me an early rest, and go to the dock early tomorrow morning to hire a boat. ”

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