The meaning of the consul himself is obvious, he just doesn't want to get involved in this matter, sending troops to recruit orcs and thieves is too expensive and dangerous?

Russell could easily guess the Archon's thoughts, after all, such a dangerous thing as leading troops to fight against thieves is simply a terrible demon cave for this kind of nobleman who relies on nepotism.

Russell glanced up at the wall behind the Archon, and it looked like his family favored eagles.

Russell strode up to the Archon and looked down at him with a scrutinizing gaze, and the Archon looked into Russell's deep eyes, and a sudden trace of fear appeared in his heart.

But he immediately felt a burst of shame and anger rush to his heart, and his face couldn't help but turn red, this was just a commoner in a village, how could he, as an archon, be afraid of his gaze!

Through the instinctive reaction of the other party, Russell knew that the other party was just a nobleman who was strong on the outside, and this kind of person could not be false to him, and he had to exert more pressure on him, so that he could make a decisive decision.

Russell picked up the village chief's report on the table and asked the archon loudly, "My lord, I think the conclusion you said is inappropriate. ”

"Everything I said is true, how can there be anything wrong?"

"Let's not care if the soldiers can find the orc camp or not, but you can't tell the situation of the orcs, so I have a different opinion!"

Russell pointed to the map on the village chief's report and said, "According to the accounts of the Guardian Knights, they went to the town of Sierra to warn you to be vigilant before returning, right?"

"Yes, so what?"

Russell sneered and continued: "Then how is it completely different from what you just said, are you saying that the knights did not inform you of the information about the orcs?"

"This, this. ”

Russell didn't give the archon a chance to quibble, and Russell beckoned to Buddy, who was standing behind him, and Buddy reacted and quickly took out the giant stone used by the ogre from his backpack.

Russell pointed to the evidence and continued, "My lord, perhaps the town of Sierra didn't take the warnings of the Knights Cathar too seriously, and I was one of the witnesses to the attack that day.

I can assure you that these orcs are no ordinary thieves, and if these orcs are allowed to recuperate and they destroy the villages around the town of Serra, then which city will be besieged left?

When the consul heard Russell's story, he thought of what Russell had recounted, and a cold sweat immediately broke down on his forehead, and he really didn't pay much attention to the warnings given to him by the knights cathars, but judging from the stone on the table about the size of his head, it was very likely that what Russell said was not a lie.

Russell saw that the consul's heart had begun to waver, and knew that his will was beginning to waver, and if he didn't continue to add fuel and vinegar now, how long would he wait.

Russell then said to him, "My lord, I saw that the knights took a lot of treasures, maybe there are still a lot of shiny and beautiful treasures in the orc camp that have not been taken?"

Russell's words completely broke through the consul's psychological defenses, part of the reason why he felt hesitant was the expensive cost of sending troops, and now there were countless treasures waiting for him to get them, why did he choose to stay still, it was better to lead troops to crusade against the orc thieves.

The archon pondered for a moment, but then made up his mind and said, "I have decided, in a few days I will send troops to fight against the orc thieves, and the peasants will provide food and taxes for our town, and we, as noble lords, cannot ignore them." ”

Buddy stood behind and looked at the Archon's indignant appearance, and was shocked.

It was clear that he had shirked the matter of sending troops to recruit orcs in every possible way, but now he slapped himself in the face, looking like he wanted to save civilians and fire and water.

In fact, Russell was not sure if the orc's camp was hiding a lot of treasure, he only judged it based on the loot obtained by the cathar knights after killing the orcs.

This was also an expedient measure, and without the lure of money, it would be difficult to get a high-ranking consul to agree to his request by coercion alone.

The archon, as if he had forgotten the friction he had just had with Russell, pulled Russell to the map and asked about the situation near the village.

Now that the Archon's mind was all on the treasures of the orcs, this unpleasant little thing was not worth mentioning to him.

The two talked for more than an hour, and finally decided on the plan to conquer the orc bandits, the town of Sierra was responsible for sending soldiers to attack the orcs, and the village of Seth and several surrounding villages sent villagers to lead the way for the army, and the time was only within a few days, and the soldiers would be notified when they arrived near the village.

Russell and Buddy were sent out of the door by the Archon with a smiling face, and their attitude was completely different from the attitude they had just entered, and even the guards outside the door couldn't help but look stunned.

Russell declined the Archon's invitation, not wanting to attend tonight's banquet.

He knew that the purpose of a banquet of this nature was nothing more than to entertain each other and make friends with each other, and he had no status in this world, and he was treated as a cold person when he went there.

Russell might as well go to the bazaar and buy some necessities when he has this time.

Thinking of this, Russell remembered that Betty was sitting in the chair outside, having been waiting for them for a long time.

Russell hurried to Betty, only to find that she was still sitting obediently in her chair, staring motionless into the distance.

"Betty, I'm sorry to keep you waiting for us too long, I'm here, come back with me!"

Betty turned her head to look at Russell and threw herself into Russell's arms, after all, she was a child, and she had been in a very frightened environment after waiting too long in this strange place to see familiar people.

Russell gently stroked Betty's soft hair and said, "Thank you for your hard work, I'll take you to buy a dress later, okay?"

With Russell's comfort, Betty's depressed mood finally stabilized.

With the consul's care, Russell's way out of the government hall was unimpeded, and Buddy had to admire Russell's ability to adapt to changes.

After walking out of the hall, Russell looked at Buddy and asked, "Today should be the day the market begins! Do you know where the biggest market is?"

Russell's question immediately lifted Buddy, who was frustrated in front of the consul, and he patted his chest confidently and said, "Wrap it up on me, I dare not assure you otherwise, I know the location of the market in the town very thoroughly." ”

With that, Buddy ran ahead in high spirits, leading the way for Russell and Betty.

Unbeknownst to them, a figure was stealthily following behind them.

As Russell hurried to the market, it was evident that there were more and more people walking on the streets, and the number of vendors selling on the roadside was gradually increasing, and it was clear that the group was about to reach the largest market within a hundred miles.

A few minutes later, Russell saw a huge bazaar, the streets crowded with passers-by in all kinds of costumes, and stalls with a wide variety of goods.

Everywhere there was the cries of people selling, as well as the sound of customers and merchants haggling, forcing Russell to raise his voice and Buddy

Speak, otherwise Buddy and he simply won't be able to continue communicating.

Buddy saw a food shop and wanted to go over to take a look, but felt his sleeve be pulled, and Buddy turned his head to look, only to see that it was Russell looking at him.

Russell made a silencing gesture to him and whispered something to him, and although Buddy couldn't hear what Russell was saying because of the noise of the crowd, he could tell what he meant from the shape of Russell's mouth.

Russell said to him, "Someone is following us in the back, and we're looking for an opportunity to get away from them." ”

Buddy nodded slightly to Russell and motioned for Russell to follow, and then he walked into the crowd with Russell and Betty, who immediately obscured their figures.

The people who followed Russell saw that the target had disappeared and hurriedly chased after him, but when he finally came out of the crowd, he was surprised to find that his target had disappeared.

In the midst of so many people, finding the missing target is simply looking for a needle in a haystack, so after the followers searched for no results, they simply gave up the tracking and went back directly in despair.

"It's wishful thinking to track down my Uncle Buddy!" Buddy couldn't help but become arrogant when he saw the stalker's futile appearance.

Russell carefully watched the back of the stalker's departing and confirmed his identity.

Russell crossed his arms and said with a mocking look: "It seems that our Archon here is still a little suspicious of our identity! ”

Buddy looked incredulous when he heard this,

"How is that possible? Didn't the Archon say that he agreed to our request? Why do such a thing, it's a very contradictory thing, and how did Russell recognize his identity?"

Russell pointed to his shoulder and explained to Buddy: "I only judged his identity by looking at his family crest, do you know, if it is a cronie of the nobles, they will also be decorated with family crests, it seems that this squire is not a familiar stalker." ”

Buddy suddenly realized when he heard this, but after thinking about it for a while, he was still a little scared and asked, "Russell, then do we still need to be wary? And will the Archon send troops to conquer the orcs?"

Russell signaled him to calm down, and Russell patiently explained softly: "No need, we are not suspicious characters, it's just that Lord Archon is too suspicious, and he will send troops over, can he not want so many precious treasures?"

"Okay, I'm pretty much done, I'm going to buy some necessary items and a new dress for Betty, Buddy, are you going to buy something with us?"

"I can't do it, I see there's a gambling house here, and I want to go in and try my luck. Buddy sneered at Russell.

Russell was also a little surprised when he heard this, he didn't expect that Buddy, who is honest on weekdays, still has this hobby, but today he completed the task of the village chief, and he can also let Buddy relax.

"Go ahead, remember to be restrained, if you get detained by the gambling house, I won't save you!"

"Of course, of course. With his rough hands in his hands, Badimo ran excitedly to the location of the gambling house.

Russell waited until Buddy's back disappeared, then bent down and looked at Betty on the side with a smile,

"Let's go, let's both get the items we want. ”