239. Difficult negotiations with Rogge
Easter, striking while the iron was hot, simply gave away seven or eight cans of fine wine, all of which were well-known traditional wines of Coronia, and some of them could not be seen on the market at all. Most of these fine wines are stolen goods that Reynoldsen has accumulated over the years, and many of them are gifts from Chobago's parting.
After even a few archer girls drank until their faces were red and their ears were red, and they came over to talk to Esther with a smile on their faces, Esther looked at Rogge's still bright eyes, and said that it was time to subdue the other party.
He patted Rogge on the shoulder and expressed his wish they could talk alone.
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Rog's fat face was full of vigilance before Esther took out the item, but at the sight of the item, his eyes straightened, and he jumped up from his cushion and let out a roar that was enough to topple the tent.
"Ahh
"How's it going, isn't this thing to your liking?" Esther deliberately made a nonchalant look, as if what he was holding in his hand was not a high-level magic weapon that could be used to inherit a family, but something very ordinary.
"None, none, no merit!" Rogge stiffly maintained the posture of outstretching his hands, and the fat on his face was all trembling, as if he was trying his best to suppress something that wanted to break out of his body.
Esther didn't seem to see Rogge's anomaly, and instead began to talk to himself. "The blades of this double-edged battle axe are all made of mythril, and the handle is made of stronger pure gold. The whole tomahawk is exquisitely crafted, has excellent balance, and because of the material, it is much lighter than a tomahawk of the same volume. The battle axe has at least five spells attached to it. All I could make out were power enhancements, armor piercing, sharpness, severed limbs, and vortex slashes. As for whether there are hidden attributes, it is up to the user to practice it himself. Such a good weapon, I don't know where the heroes can have it?"
"None, reactive, woo...... Rog suddenly roared and pounced, holding the long handle of the tomahawk with both hands, no matter how much Esther shook it.
East smiled slightly, and decisively let go of the tomahawk. Then he saw Rog take the tomahawk into his arms and stroke it over and over again like his closest lover.
Under the influence of alcohol, even a cautious and cautious person like Rogge could not fight against human nature. What's more, it was a high-level magic weapon, a Mithril battle axe. Rog longs for a weapon that can be used to heal with magical metal, and has long been known in the Dragon and Beauty mercenary group. And now, Esther clung to this desire and knocked the man down materially.
Seeing that Rog was still indulging in his newfound beloved weapon, and now that he had picked up the axe and started licking it, Esther came into his ear and said a serious word to him.
"There is no such thing as a free lunch. ”
Rogge's whole body stiffened and stopped all movements. After about five minutes, he turned his head with difficulty, looked at Esther with a wry smile on his face, and asked, "So Mr. East, what do you want from us poor mercenaries?"
"How about a long-term employment contract?" said Esther as he looked at Rog's clear-eyed eyes. "You can see that, too. Our team is strong, and the Dragon and Beauty Mercenary Regiment is nothing for us at all. I can tell you some truth. On this trip to the White Tower, we will have to fight against some extremely powerful enemies. None of these enemies are up to the current level of your mercenary group. But you also have your use, which is to cover my ranks from the enemy before they find out. This requires your full cooperation to be able to do this properly. ”
"Isn't that dangerous for us. Caught up in a battle at your level, there is no way for us to survive. Rogge suppressed his emotions and expressed his disgust to Easter. "If I'm not mistaken, your team is full of legendary powerhouses and senior seniors. We still need to cover for such strength, but you can imagine how strong your enemy is! This is really too dangerous. ”
"You're smart, Captain Rogge. There aren't many people who know where the upper limit of their abilities is, and you're one of them. But there is an old saying in my hometown, which is called seeking wealth and danger. How can you easily get rich without taking a little risk?" Esther was like the most seasoned salesman, selling his ideas to Rogge.
"You know, Captain Rogge. If you continue to take on small tasks like this, then you will be a small person for the rest of your life. Now, I have an opportunity in front of you. As long as you take this opportunity. I promise to get you to level 10 and knighthood within a year. ”
"How can you be sure that what you say is true?" Rog's face changed dramatically, and he stared at Easter's eyes tightly, as if trying to see from his eyes whether Easter was telling the truth. Of course, he had heard that there were some methods that could easily make people rise in rank, but none of those methods he could really understand, not to mention the cost of the process, which was enough to completely exhaust the family foundation of an ordinary martial nobleman's family.
For Rogge, breaking through level 10 is the biggest pursuit at present. As long as he breaks through level ten, he can get rid of all troubles and officially become a knight with a noble annuity. Then he slowly accumulated merits, and finally became the founder of a martial arts family.
But for him, who has no wealth and no inheritance, it is not easy to break through the tenth level. In the awkward position of the ninth rank, Rogge had been stagnant for three years, and for the foreseeable future, that is, within three or five years, there was no sign of a breakthrough.
"It was a no-brainer for me. Not only you, but every member of the Dragon and Beauty Mercenary Group, I can guarantee that they will reach level ten. Easter's next words shocked Rogge.
"Is it using secret medicine?" Rogge was a little frightened, being able to come up with so many secret medicines would definitely not be an ordinary small force. His mind was already guessing about Easter's true origins, from members of the royal family to envoys of the Alchemists' Guild. These eminent identities kept tumbling in his mind.
"Who would make something like a secret medicine with a major flaw? I don't think you want to stop at level ten, Captain Rogge?" Esther winked at Rogge, making an expression that he was in control.
"Who the hell are you? If you don't make it clear, I can't pin the safety of my brothers and sisters on your side!"
Esther didn't answer Rogge's question, but continued to talk to himself: "Being a mercenary is dangerous, and you can't save any savings. You can't buy the weapons you have now, even if you work as a mercenary for ten years. Yes, it can't be bought. This is the masterpiece of the master smelters of the Orff Republic, and it is only circulated among the upper nobility. And you also need to consider whether there will be casualties in the mercenary group in the future. Your team members have a close relationship with each other. That's the advantage. But if there are casualties, the pension alone is a large amount that is difficult to get rid of. And because of the closeness of the members, it is impossible not to pay a pension. In the event of a disability, the cost of treatment can be a significant expense. But if you're willing to serve me, then you don't have to worry about your salary or equipment. I will arm you well, train you, and improve your strength. And in the future, you all have the potential to become powerful people in your own right. ”
Rogge was determined and was not fooled by Easter's paintings. He repeated the previous question.
"Who the hell are you?"
"It seems that you have to get to the bottom of it, Captain Rogge, this is not a good habit, it is easy to die!" Easter's tone was full of ridicule, but it made Rogge suddenly nervous, took a half step back, and put on a defensive posture. Although reason told him that such a defense was useless, he should not go against the other party's intentions. But the fear for the safety of the brothers and sisters in the mercenary group weighed everything. Even though his heart was beating wildly in fear, he was still ready to fight to the death.
But to his surprise, East did not show any offensive tendencies. He just looked at Rogge and shook his head helplessly.
"I should have killed you. Well, Captain Rogge, I'll grant you your request. I'll tell you who I am, but at the same time, you'll have to accept my offer and sign a one-year mercenary contract. I'm sure when your contract expires, you'll understand what an extraordinary day it has been for you. This is the day that will change your destiny. ”
Rogge wasn't stupid enough to ask what would happen if I didn't sign it. Because that's tantamount to joking with the lives of yourself and everyone in the group. He stared nervously at Easter, watching his mouth open and close, revealing his identity.
"I was originally the next heir of the Wind Chime family. But unfortunately, I easily broke through the legendary realm and became a legendary powerhouse. And in order to maintain the vitality of the aristocratic family at the bottom, it is impossible for the family patriarch to be a legendary powerhouse. Therefore, my younger brother became the new heir. However, just last month, he was attacked by the most heinous men, and he is still delirious. My clan has received information that the most heinous people are now in the White Tower, and I have reason to believe that they are now taking refuge in another powerful family. Accept the protection of that family. I came to the White Tower this time to arrest those few people who committed the most heinous crimes, bring them back to Valentine, and put them to death. But we don't want to tear our faces with another family and fight each other. So we intend to use you and your mercenary group as a cover to act in the shadows. For our Wind Chime family, cultivating some warriors to reach level ten is nothing more than something as simple as eating and drinking. ”
"The Marquis of Wind Chimes family!" Rogge opened his mouth wide and looked dazed. He couldn't imagine that he would be related to a member of such an ancient family, and it seemed that he was still a core member of the family.