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"Can the farce end?" Albert began, "it's the task of the two of us. ”

"Remember, we're not done yet. Although Catherine was a little reluctant, the task was more important. "This is the information of the Crouching Tiger bandits," she said, pulling out a notebook that contained all the information she had gathered during that time.

"Thank you. Albert took the note and read it sincerely.

Catherine wrote it in great detail, and it must have taken a long time, Albert thought to herself, and she couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

There are more than 1,000 people stationed at the headquarters of the Crouching Tiger Bandit Group, and most of the ordinary members are trainee warriors and bronze warriors, and there are almost no ordinary people.

The leader of the Crouching Tiger King has reached eight stars in the vitality index, and his combat class is a knight, which is rare among civilians. The quality of the mount determines the combat effectiveness of a knight, and a good mount is very expensive, so the knight is called a rich man's profession. Unlike Warcraft pets, mounts are very demanding, not only strong, but also smart, brave, and most importantly - suitable for riding.

In addition to the Crouching Tiger King, there are ten small leaders of the bandit group, including nine silver warriors, and a three-star magician, and the magician is a robber, which is another strange thing.

Closing the note, Albert looked up at Catherine, "You're right, but 300 gold coins is too much. ”

Catherine was stunned, her frozen face gradually thawed, "You changed your mind?"

"That's right, I'll pay you extra as a punishment for being late. Albert nodded, "But it's not 300 gold coins." ”

"In fact, I've got a discount for you. Catherine explained, "Boy, there are at least 50 scouts who have passed information to the Crouching Tiger bandits, and dealing with them is not as easy as you think. ”

"142 gold coins, I only brought so many. Albert pulled the money bag out of his backpack.

"Oh well. Catherine shrugged and said helplessly. "We're even. She took the purse and rubbed it in her hand.

Albert smiled, "You're only responsible for gathering intelligence on this mission?"

"No, I will assist you until the mission is completed. Catherine shook her head, "Or the mission failed." ”

"Want to hear about my plans?" Albert asked.

"Of course, if there is. Catherine didn't care about the stall, "As long as the feasibility is high, I will cooperate with you unconditionally." ”

"I'm going to infiltrate the Crouching Tiger bandits. Albert smiled.

"To be a robber?"

"No, not as a robber, but as a robber. ”

"And then?" Catherine nodded, raising her eyebrows, "what's next." ”

"Win the reuse of the Crouching Tiger King as soon as possible, and find another opportunity to kill the Crouching Tiger King. Albert's tone was gloomy, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes.

"That's your plan?" Catherine frowned, looking at Albert's gaze with some concern, "You're only a six-star magician, I'm afraid a sneak attack won't be able to kill an eight-star martial artist." ”

"Ancient magicians, to be exact. Albert smiled, "Don't worry. ”

"I'm not worried about you, I'm worried that if I fail the mission, I won't get the bounty I won. Looking at Albert's determined expression, Catherine did not continue. "I hope you're not trying to be strong. She told him, "What do you need me to do?"

And so on. Albert looked at Catherine, "When the Crouching Tiger bandits start fighting, that's when we close the net." ”

"Looks like I can rest for a few days. Catherine shrugged.

Albert smiled and didn't speak. Opening his backpack, he took out a bottle of orange liquid and drank it with a clatter.

"Transfiguration potion?" Catherine asked curiously, but before Albert could reply, she confirmed her suspicion.

Under Catherine's gaze, Albert's face and body began to distort.

Albert gritted his teeth and crouched on the ground, trembling all over. The pain of reassembling flesh and bones is unbearable.

After a few moments, the twist stopped, and the pain disappeared. At this time, Albert's appearance and figure have also changed drastically, and he looks like a dying old man. His back was bent like a shrimp, his once sturdy body had become scrawny, his still handsome face was covered with frowns, his striking red hair had become pale and messy, and his dark and bright eyes were somewhat gray and cloudy.

"Do you still recognize me?" Albert lowered his head as he spoke, looking at his body, but the only thing that didn't change was his voice.

"You should really look in the mirror. Catherine said with a smirk.

"I don't want to see myself getting older. Albert shook his head and looked at Catherine, "Can you avoid it? I'm a pure magician now, so I'll have to change into the robes that a magician should wear." As he spoke, he took out the robes he had prepared.

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Summer is coming to an end, the sun is no longer hot, and the wind is no longer warm.

The rickety figure was struggling to move forward in the mountains and forests with a cane, and when the mountain wind hit, he couldn't help but shiver.

Albert had been walking for three days, and at a normal pace, the time to get here would have been reduced by at least five times. In order to be more like a mage who is being hunted down, he has not eaten anything in the past three days, let alone drunk a drop of water. He is very weak now, this is a gamble, if the Crouching Tiger King finds out about him and plans to kill him directly, I am afraid he will not even have the strength to resist.

Of course, this is highly unlikely, and no one will refuse to lend a helping hand to a mage who is in danger.

As it gets dark, Albert encounters a group of robbers on patrol halfway up the mountain. His dry throat prevented him from reciting incantations, and his weak body prevented him from raising his arms and making spellcasting gestures.

Eventually, Albert was 'unlucky' and knocked unconscious by the robbers.

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"Ahem, ahem. ”

A violent cough sounded, and Albert, who was imprisoned in chains, opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings.

The room was sealed, dark and damp, without a hint of light, but this did not make any difference to Albert. With night vision turned on, his eyes emitted an imperceptible glow, and directly in front of him was a three-meter-high iron door, and the walls were made of stone, with obvious marks of excavation. It seems that this is the headquarters of the Crouching Tiger Bandits, Albert thought to himself, squeezing out a smile that his purpose had been achieved.

"Squeak!"

The closed iron door slowly opened, and a sturdy man about eighteen meters tall met Albert's eyes.

"Who are you?" Albert spoke first, in a hoarse, old voice.

"The owner of the Crouching Tiger Mountains, people call me King Crouching Tiger. The man came up to Albert, "Now, it's up to you to answer my question." ”

"What do you want to know. Albert put on a look of fear and haught, as most magicians do. They believe that they have the power of nature and that their life level is superior to that of others, but when they encounter danger, they still feel the same fear as ordinary people.

"Your name, and your origin. The Crouching Tiger King said lightly.

"These are two questions. Albert smiled, "My name is Brian, can I ask a second question?"

"All right, Your Excellency the Magician. The Crouching Tiger King was not angry, and although the other party was now his prisoner, he was happy to be friends with this arrogant old man if he could.

"Where is this?" Albert didn't just want to show the arrogance of a magician, but also to test the attitude of the Crouching Tiger King, and now it seems that he was right.

"Tiger Head Peak, my kingdom. The Crouching Tiger King's words revealed an unconcealable pride.

"Thank you for your candor. Albert didn't continue to be arrogant, that would make the Crouching Tiger King disgusted, "I'm from Rhine City, and I used to be a core member of the Mage's Guild, but now I don't have anything. He smiled bitterly and didn't continue.

"You're in a lot of trouble. The Crouching Tiger King looked at Albert playfully.

"Damn bastard, are you here just to humiliate me?" Albert's eyes grew colder.

"No, on the contrary, I want to help you. The Crouching Tiger King shook his head, "Brian, if you are willing to join me, I will give you freedom and wealth." ”

"Join you?" Albert frowned, "I don't even know who you are, and what is your power?"

"No, it's the mercenary's sworn enemy, the bandit. The Crouching Tiger King grinned, "Do you like it?"

"Robbers?" Albert glared at the Crouching Tiger King, "You're making me a robber?, damn it, I'm a proud magician!" he roared.

"Yes, but that was before. The Crouching Tiger King retracted his smile and looked down at Albert, "I won't force you, but I hope you can think about it, I have a good impression of you, and I am missing a powerful magician by my side." After a pause, he put his hand on Albert's shoulder, "I hate killing, but reality always backfires." ”

"Are you threatening me?" Albert swallowed.

"No, it's just my personal advice, the most sincere advice. The Crouching Tiger King replied calmly.

"I offended the Vice President of the Rhine Mage Guild, and you can't protect me. Albert begged, "Let me go, I'll remember the favor." ”

"Is this your final choice?" said the Crouching Tiger King lightly, "I can give you wealth, and if you step out of this dark cell, you will find yourself in a gold mine." Moreover, I have the power to keep you safe, and believe me, I have a strong ally. ”

"Gold mines?" Albert was stunned, "is this a metaphor?"

"No, it's a real gold mine, and a bonanza. The Crouching Tiger King smiled, "No one would refuse a gold mine, would they?"

"Yes, no one would refuse a gold mine. Albert's old voice trembled a little, and after a moment, he looked up and put on a smiling face, "I hope we can get along well." ”

"Of course, my friend. The Crouching Tiger King laughed and unshackled Albert.