Chapter 41: Funny Thief
What to do?
There is no doubt about rescuing Joanna, whether it is because of their friendship or another emotion that he hides deep inside. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 The problem that bothered Albert was how to rescue him, the strength of the four mercenaries was good, even if he fought alone, he was not the opponent of the six-star martial artist Scar Man, let alone the three five-star martial artists. The report officer also won't work, he must think about Joanna's safety, if the kidnappers jump over the wall in a hurry, it will be a big problem.
A head-on conflict would never work, and Albert rubbed his temples in an attempt to figure out a solution, but it didn't work.
"Sir, your barbecue sandwich. ”
Albert's thoughts were interrupted by the vendor's words, and he took the sandwich and handed the vendor five copper coins.
"Damn cat!"
The moment Albert turned around, he suddenly heard the vendor's cursing. He subconsciously turned around and saw a big flower cat running away from a piece of barbecue. The vendor chased after him, and just then, a scrawny boy ran to the unoccupied stall, opened the money box, and grabbed a large handful of copper coins.
It occurred to Albert that he had finally found a good solution.
He watched the boy until the boy fled, never stopping. Although he did not like to steal, even when returning traders asked him for help.
"Damn, you let him go!" the vendor yelled at Albert.
"Is it enough?" Albert pulled a silver coin from his purse, and it seemed to him that the little boy had helped him, and that he had to reciprocate.
"What a good man you are, sir. The vendor took the silver coin, and his anger instantly dissolved, and he smiled.
"Helios above, what a fool you are!"
The boy appeared out of nowhere, snatched the vendor's silver coins, and returned the dozens of copper coins he had stolen to the vendor. "You don't have to compensate him!" the little boy exclaimed.
"I'm here to help you. Albert told the little boy.
"Then you should give me the silver coins directly. The little boy said confidently, "If you really want to help me." ”
"Don't forget, you're a thief. Albert couldn't laugh or cry.
"What's wrong with the thief? I make money with my hands and my wit. The boy straightened his chest.
"Well, respectable Mr. Thief. Albert was a little helpless.
"Little bastard, give me back the coins. The vendor grabbed the boy by the collar and lifted him up, reaching into the dirty pocket with his other hand.
"That's mine!" the little boy struggled with how a six-year-old could stand against an adult.
"Let him go. Albert gave the vendor another silver coin.
"You are so merciful, sir. The merchant threw the little boy to the ground: "This uneducated little savage is not worthy of pity at all. ”
Albert smiled, and no one knew why. He glanced at the little boy with a little meaning, stopped talking, and finally chose to leave. He wanted to ask the boy why he stole it, but he couldn't. You don't have to guess to know that if it weren't for the compulsion of life, children wouldn't do this kind of thing. He knew very well that if he asked, he would probably not be able to help but sympathize with the little boy. He's had enough troubles lately and doesn't want to be distracted anymore.
The little boy followed Albert's footsteps and stubbornly shouted, "Fool, you shouldn't give him money!" At this time, the big flower cat that stole the barbecue jumped from the beam of the house and ran into the little boy's arms.
"You're really tough. Albert asked impatiently, "Tell me, how much money do you need to leave?"
"I don't want money!" said the little boy stubbornly, "I will follow you." ”
"No way. Albert refused.
"Why?" asked the boy.
"Why are you following me?" Albert asked rhetorically.
"Because you're a good person. The little boy said without hesitation, in fact, he wanted to add "You are a fool". But the little boy knew that it was better to keep this sentence in his heart.
"You're wrong. Albert said, "Go home." ”
"I can't be mistaken, you're a good guy. The little boy shook his head paranoidly: "Your heart must be kind, I have always been very accurate in seeing people." ”
"Are you teaching me?" Albert smiled wryly. "Look at you, you're still a kid. He said to the little boy.
"No, in fact, my heart is already an adult. The boy retorted.
"Goodbye, adults. Albert said.
"Master, please take me in. I don't want to be bullied anymore, I don't want to starve. The little boy hugged Albert's leg and squeezed his eyes as he spoke, but there was not a single tear. Seeing that Albert was unmoved, he said again: "That's right, I don't want to steal anymore." ”
"What you said is true?" Albert asked.
"Forget it, it seems that you are not a good person. The little boy shook his head, looking a little lost.
Albert was stunned, and was about to speak, when the little boy suddenly ran away.
Looking at the one man and one cat who had escaped, Albert suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly touched his pocket and found that the wallet was gone. He laughed dumbly, and now he realized that the real purpose of this kid was to steal money.
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The most inconspicuous corner of the town.
The low wooden houses are dilapidated and have a big hole in the roof that allows you to enjoy the stars and, of course, when it rains. There was not a single glass on the doors and windows, but fortunately a few enthusiastic spiders used their webs to block a small amount of dust. The panting little boy opened the door and walked in. When the door closed, the whole wooden house seemed to shake a little.
"Mom, eat quickly. The little boy came to the bedside, took out a piece of white bread, and said to the emaciated woman who was lying on the bed.
"Ahem. The woman coughed and hung her head, "Jon, you're stealing again." ”
"This is the last time, I promise. Jon sniffled, holding back the tears rolling in his eyes.
He knew that his mother was crying. He also knew that his mother didn't like him stealing. After a moment of silence, Jon laughed again, "Mom, I swear I won't steal again, we're rich now." With that, Jon took his soiled purse from his pocket and placed it in the woman's hand.
"So many gold coins!" the woman opened her purse and retreated to the wall in fright.
"yes, you're ready to get back to health. Mom, we were able to live in a house that didn't leak, we could eat delicious hot dogs, and we were able to ......"
"Enough!" the woman interrupted Jon's dream, coughing as she was too loud.
"Mother, aren't you upset?" Jon hugged the woman who was trembling with anger.
"Jon, do you know what these gold coins mean?" the woman said in a slow voice, stroking Jon's hair, "This could be a man's entire savings, or maybe he also has sick relatives, and that's the money to save lives." She paused, trying to keep her voice from trembling: "I'm an incompetent mother, and I know everything you do is for me. Usually I will only complain a few words when you steal bread, but that is because of helplessness, it does not mean that I agree with you. The woman shook her head: "I don't know how we would have survived without the stolen bread." ”
"Should I send the gold back?" Jon bowed.
"Kid, you're a good boy. The woman smiled brightly and hugged the boy tightly.
"Can I leave a gold coin?" Jon whispered, "just one." ”
"Of course. ”
A man's voice suddenly sounded outside the door.
Immediately afterwards Albert went into the hut, looked at the teary-eyed woman, and said with a smile, "Good evening, ma'am." ”
"Hello, sir. The woman hugged Jon and tried to hide her son with her body. "Excuse me, did you lose your wallet?" she asked.
"That's right. Albert nodded and looked at Jon, "Jon, right?"
"I beg your pardon, sir, I was about to give you my wallet back. Jon was scared, after all, he was only a six-year-old. Jon was afraid that Albert would beat him and beat his mother, because the little street hooligans had done these things more than once. But it was clear that Jon's worries were unfounded. Not only that, but Albert's next words surprised the mother and son.
"You can leave five gold coins. Albert told Jon.
"Really?" Jon felt unreal.
"Five gold coins are enough for a doctor. Albert nodded, and then changed the subject: "Of course, it's not free, you have to do something for me." ”
"What's that?" Jon's eyes lit up, "I'll be able to do it." ”
"Gracious sir, we don't want gold, please don't embarrass my child. The woman's voice drowned out Jon.
"Don't worry, ma'am, I just need Jon's technique. Albert smiled.
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Blackwater Fort.
Kyle paced, his face gloomy and his brows furrowed.
A warrior in black armor and a black helmet walked into the hall, "Albert did not show up at the agreed emergency contact point. ”
"Damn, where the hell did that bastard go. Kyle cursed and pursed his lips.
"I grabbed one of Black Tiger's men, and he said Albert was seriously injured. ”
"How serious are the injuries?".
"It's very serious, maybe it's ......" The black-armored warrior stopped talking, but finally chose to shut up.
"I know what you're trying to say. Kyle frowned. "I believe him, Albert must still be alive. He gritted his teeth, "Damn Aber, you've never let me down, don't make me look down on you." ”
"What's next. "The Black Armor Warrior has followed Kyle since he was a child, and he knows the other party's temper very well, and he is not a master who gives up easily.
"Secretly mobilize all the chamber guards. Kyle stared at the black-armored warrior, "Always ready to fight." ”
"Yes, young master. With that, the black-armored warrior turned and left.
"Wait. Kyle stopped the other party, "Brother Yarman, please stay at the contact point these days, I guess Albert will go there first." He nodded, and said to himself, "That's right, there must be a reason why Albert didn't go back to Blackwater Castle, what he was planning." ”