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"You're here. Seeing the familiar face, Su Wen smiled.

"I'm sorry, Fang Wen, it looks like I've pushed you into another fire pit. ”

Albert smiled bitterly and untied the shackles on Su Wen's hands and feet, and there was another girl whose name she didn't know.

"No, that's not your fault, you saved us again. Su Wen said with a smile, and with Albert's support, she and Sophie staggered forward.

"Is it just the two of you?" Albert glanced around.

"Those cowards, they were gone on the night you disappeared. Su Wen said with a smile.

"It seems that they made the right choice. Albert looked at Fang Wen. "Why don't you go?" he asked her.

Fang Wen shook her head, but did not answer Albert's question. She smiled even brighter, her eyes narrowing into a slit. "Tell me the farmer is dead. She said earnestly, with a flame of hatred burning in her eyes.

"No, I didn't. Albert shook his head.

"Why? Why don't you kill him!" Fang Wen's words were a little excited.

"He lost his limbs and possessions, and believe me, it would be more painful than death. Albert said calmly.

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The dawn awakens the sleeping earth.

After burying Edith's grandmother, Albert left the village with her bags and sisters Edith and Fangwen.

"Where are we going?" said Edith, who had cried all night, her eyes still red.

"Home, our new home. Albert picked up the little girl. "It was a place where there were no robbers, no farmers, and there was a lot of laughter. He told her.

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A tavern in Blackwater Fort has its doors closed, but it's overcrowded inside. Dozens of strong men stood neatly on either side, and in the middle sat a tall, burly, dark-skinned middle-aged man. In front of the middle-aged man, kneeling were several gray-faced men.

"Boss of the Black Tiger King, the Evil Tiger Bandit Group is gone. The man on his knees trembled with fear.

The middle-aged man was stunned and asked, "What's wrong?"

"The Evil Tiger Bandits are dead. One of them said tremblingly.

"What about my brother?" the middle-aged man frowned.

"Evil Tiger King, he... He..."The man on his knees was a little unspeakable.

"Say!" the middle-aged man shouted.

"The head of the Evil Tiger King is also dead. The kneeling man replied, swallowing with difficulty.

"What are you talking about?, the fourth is dead?" the middle-aged man's eyes widened, and he roared, "Waste, all waste." It's just a robbery of the village, and you can actually put a bandit group into it. He paused, looked at the kneeling man, and said gloomily, "You bunch of waste, you can't even do this little thing." What are you doing but wasting food?"

"Black Tiger King spare, please listen to my explanation, listen to my explanation!" the kneeling man hugged the middle-aged man's thigh and cried.

"Of course, I was thinking that you would give me a reasonable explanation. The middle-aged man nodded, then gritted his teeth and said, "Otherwise, I will definitely chop you up and feed the pigs." ”

"It's... It was a magician who did it. The man on his knees stammered.

"Go on. The middle-aged man said with a gloomy face.

"That eccentric magician doesn't need to chant to cast spells, and his archery skills are excellent, and more importantly, his strength is not inferior to that of a warrior. In order to satisfy the middle-aged man, the man on his knees finished all the words in one go.

"Demon archer?" the middle-aged man frowned and whispered. He couldn't figure out how a magic archer could appear in a remote mountainous area. Is it a coincidence, or is someone doing it on purpose?

"That's right, it's the Marksman. The man on his knees chimed in.

"Whoever kills my own brother will surely die!" said the middle-aged man through gritted teeth, leaving the doubts in his heart behind.

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At noon, the sun scorched the earth.

After a month-long journey, Albert and his party passed through several towns along the way and finally arrived at their destination.

Blackwater Fort, a small city in the eastern part of the Auston Empire.

The reason why Albert chose to settle in Blackwater Fort was because he heard that the lord of Blackwater Fort was kind and loved by the people.

Although it occupies a black word, Blackwater Fort is not dirty. The reason why it is named Blackwater is because Blackwater Fort is next to the Blackwater River, the largest canal in Auston. Because of this, Blackwater Fort became a river trade center for the Auston Empire, and it was very prosperous. The fortified walls were made of granite, fifteen meters high, and the gaps in the middle were filled with clay. A dozen or so guards guarded the city gates, carefully examining everyone who entered the city and making sure that they were not robbers before letting them go. Obviously, not only the towns and villages, but also the city-states were also suffering from the harassment of banditry.

The streets of Blackwater Fort are bustling with shops, pedestrians strolling along the neat bluestone road, and vendors shouting in unison.

Time diluted Edith's sadness and made her mood better.

At this moment, little Edith lay on Albert's shoulder, curiously looking at everything around her.

All kinds of passers-by and a dazzling array of goods made young Edith forget the pain for a while. She pointed to something that looked soft and soft, and asked, "What is this, Aber?"

Edith doesn't know why Albert changed her name to Eber, but whatever he is, both Albert and Abel are her favorite little dads.

"That's a marshmallow, do you want it?" Albert said with a laugh.

"What is sugar?" said Edith, curious.

"Sugar is a kids' favorite, sweeter than blueberry jam. Albert stroked Edith's black hair as he spoke, and the girl was much haggard during this time, which made him feel very distressed.

"What's the big deal about that. Edith said, pretending not to care.

In fact, Edith would love to taste the marshmallows, but she's sure the food called marshmallows isn't free. Albert had already spent a lot of money along the way, at least three silver coins, and she felt that Albert should not have much money.

The child's lies are always so easy to see, and although Edith's tone is firm, the reluctant gaze betrays her.

Albert Gul bought an extra-large marshmallow.

Although he is not a rich man now, he can be regarded as worry-free about food and clothing.

In the Misty Forest, Albert was paid five gold coins from Padwina and nine Silver Wolf Cores worth 30 silver coins. Later, he took another thirty gold coins from the farmer. Of course, these gold coins were all found by the Fang Wen sisters in the Evil Tiger Cottage, and were later appropriated by greedy farmers, so they are not considered robbery. As for the gold coins obtained by the farmers from exploiting the villagers, Albert returned all the coins to the villagers.

More than 30 gold coins are enough to open a small shop, and Albert plans to do just that.

He first settles the tired sisters Edith and Fang Wen in a hotel, and then goes to a magic material shop. After grinding and soaking with the shopkeeper for a long time, he finally sold the nine silver wolf demon cores at a high price of 32 silver coins.

Leaving the magic material store, Albert carried a heavy money bag and walked leisurely on the bluestone road, while also looking for a shop for foreign exchange.

More than an hour passed.

Eventually, Albert settled on a tavern.

The tavern is small and can only accommodate one bar counter, as well as three wine tables. The tavern is not very good either, but the tavern owner says that business is good and it is full every day. Of course, such an 'exquisite' tavern is estimated to be full of no more than twenty guests. Albert chose this place because there is a loft to live in.

The tavernkeeper impatiently explained to Albert that everything was going well.

However, when the two talked about the transfer price, it stumped Albert.

The tavernkeeper asks for 50 gold coins, but Albert doesn't have that much money at all. After several rounds of discussions, the tavernkeeper lowered the price to 40 gold coins and declared that there could be no less.

This made Albert a little helpless, except for the expenses of the past few days, he only had 37 gold coins and 81 silver coins on him, and he was still two gold coins and nineteen silver coins short.

"What's the problem? man. The tavernkeeper asked.

"Yes, I don't have enough money on me. Albert nodded and said, "Sir, can you lower the price a little more?"

"Believe me, 40 gold coins is already cheap. The tavernkeeper shook his head, his expression gloomy.

"Sir, please think again. Albert still didn't give up.

"Don't say it. The tavern owner waved his hand, and was about to chase away the customer, when he suddenly saw Albert's wrist and couldn't help but be stunned. After his eyes rolled for a while, he said, "Man, your watch looks good, and if you give it to me, I'm willing to make it cheaper." ”

"What watch?" Albert was stunned, looked at his wrist, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Are you crazy? This is a combat bracelet worth hundreds of gold coins!"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I think I read it wrong. The tavernkeeper looked abruptly realized, but a subtle look of disappointment flashed in his eyes. After a pause, the tavern owner showed a sincere smile: "The combat power bracelet is indeed a good thing, but after all, it is only an item. In my opinion, the value of a shop is unlimited. Believe me, man, the vision of a merchant is more magical than magic. ”

"More magical than magic?" Albert muttered to himself, as if thinking about something.

"Man, have you made a decision?" the tavernkeeper asked, smiling as Albert was planning to sell the Combat Power Bracelet.

"yes, I thought about it. Albert stood abruptly and left the tavern in a huff.

This left the tavern owner confused, and some did not know why.

Unintentionally reminded by the tavernkeeper, Albert thought of the Mage's Guild, known as the Wizard's House.

He remembered that after the magician registered in the Mage Guild and became a guild mage, he could receive a monthly living allowance. A three-star guild mage can receive three gold coins, which will make up 40 gold coins.