Chapter 9: The Big Fish
The streets of Riverbay are deserted in the middle of the night, and people who have worked hard all day have long been unable to know which gold cave to run to spend the long night. The swaying drunkard babbles muttered incoherently and swayed through the streets like headless flies. In the still-lit taverns and casinos, the sound of tables and chairs shattering and angry cursing erupted from time to time. And in those dimly lit corners, the wild prostitutes with silver coins in their hands let out false moans, allowing unknown men to stir over them, and roar with primitive instincts.
What is not available elsewhere, it is available here, and what is available elsewhere is even crazier here. During the day, it is the hunting ground for gold coins, and at night, it is a paradise for **.
In the quiet alley, a figure was stretched out by the moonlight. The aristocratic lord wrapped in the cloak is very satisfied with today's result, the two greedy clowns are just pawns at will, if they are obedient, they may still live, if they choose to refuse, they will die immediately. Fortunately, in front of the gold coin, no matter how stupid people are, they can burst out with sparks of wisdom.
Cautiously checking to see if anyone was watching, the man rode slowly down the alley, and after turning around, he came to the back of the Arbitration Court of Riverbend Town. As if waiting for something, he held the reins with one hand and tightened the cloak on his body with the other, and I have to say that the early spring night in Riverbend Town was still a little cold. He even misses the shoddy glass of bitter jasmine wine just now, even if the quality is poor, he can make his body a little warmer, isn't it?
It wasn't long before the sound of horses' hooves and the rustling of wheels on the ground came from the other side of the road.
Out of the darkness is a low-key and luxurious carriage, two unvariated horses marching gracefully in unison, wheels embellished with brass nails flowing with psychedelic light and shadow, small but delicate body covered with intricate carved patterns and hand-crafted decorations. The springs laid underneath the carriage filter out vibrations from the ground, and it just drove smoothly, shining with a noble air and a gorgeous texture in the wood in the night.
The carriage stopped beside the man, and a deep voice came out of the window. "Done?"
"My lord, according to your orders, everything is going well. The man replied respectfully.
"Oh, did they really agree?" hmph, I don't know what is alive or dead...... the voice was full of joy, but there was also a hint of contempt from above.
"Yes, yes. Or in the face of gold coins and death, they made the most correct choice. β
"Their strength is fine, right?"
"Please rest assured, there is no problem for these two mercenary groups to make up hundreds of cavalry, not to mention that there are only a dozen people on the other side, even if they are high-ranking knights? No matter how fierce the lion is, it can't stop the hyenas that follow one after another, and the death of the lion is a foreseeable end. β
"It's best if you can kill him, even if you can't kill him, it doesn't matter, time, what we need is time......"
"Yes, sir. β
"I will report the progress here to my father, you don't want to go back to the capital for the time being, watch them here, no matter whether they succeed or fail, these two people can't stay, assassinating nobles is a capital crime. β
The man bowed to receive the order, and the carriage slowly started and left.
......
"Now we just have to wait patiently......" he thought to himself silently as he was alone again, "hurry up and get it over, for the sake of the Lord God, this damn place really can't stay for a moment." β
At this moment, an abrupt sound sounded in the shadows not far behind him.
"Who?!" he jerked out his sword, turning his horse's head and shouting warily into the darkness.
Slowly, an emaciated figure stepped out of the corner. By the moonlight, the man found that the other party was the light waitress of the old bass tavern, and she was standing there with her head down, I don't know if it was because of nervousness or fear, her body trembled slightly, and a pair of white palms twisted the hem of the linen-colored dress nervously.
"Are you following me!" the man's voice turned cold, he didn't want a waitress in a country tavern to ruin his lord's long-planned plan, this was a responsibility he couldn't afford, and just thinking about the fate of defeat would make his scalp explode.
"No...... I'm not...... My house is in this direction, I just walked here and saw you......" The girl's voice was filled with tears, and the bright sword made her feel more frightened than ever.
The man exhaled and smiled self-deprecatingly, he also felt that he was a little nervous, I was afraid that in a few moments, the girl in front of him would be scared to death by himself.
"Please forgive my offense, young lady. You know, it's always a good idea to be careful at night in Riverbend Town. The man put away his sword and continued, "You can go, please be careful on the way." β
The girl's hands were twisted together, and the long skirt in her hands was tightened tighter, but her body did not move.
The man was stunned for a moment, and quickly understood something from the other party's movements.
"Another stupid woman daydreaming. He thought with a chuckle, then slowed his voice and asked kindly, "What's the matter, ma'am?"
"I ...... I ...... "The girl's head is lower."
The man jumped off his horse briskly, slowed his pace as far as he could, and walked towards the girl. He still remembered the surprise he was at seeing this girl in the tavern, and since the other party had sent it to the door, there was absolutely no reason to refuse such a delicious supper.
I have to say that the girl in front of me is really a beautiful embryo. Her feminine face was curved, her fair skin shone with a healthy glow, and her delicate nose tip matched pink lips, while her lower lip was gently bitten by the tips of her teeth, and a slender neck poked out of the low collar, outlining an intoxicating line. Further down, and on the arm on the chest, the fruit that is not yet fully ripe is squeezed together, forming two raised arcs.
The man's mouth was a little dry, and if the glance he had just taken in the tavern was just amazing, now he was secretly glad that his good fortune had come.
"Praise be to the Lord God, you are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. Didn't anyone tell you that you are the real beauty compared to the ladies who are piled up with priceless jewels and sumptuous garments. Tell me your name, okay?"
Kesha...... My name is Kesha......" The girl's voice was small, but she could hear it, and she was very happy with the other person's compliment.
"Forgive me for being abrupt, but I must say that the angels of the Lost Mortal World should not be trapped in a dimly lit tavern, and the shining gems of the river should not be covered with muddy sand, this is not the situation you should have. The man gently hooked the girl's lowered face, and what he saw was a pair of clear, bright eyes.
"No, don't...... Adult......" The girl was a little flustered by this outrageous move, and took two steps back to the corner.
Obviously, such a weak resistance not only did not discourage the man's offensive, but inspired him even more. At this time, it is impossible for him to let go of this lamb that has come to his mouth, and what could be more tempting than this pure taste?
"Get out of Riverbend, okay?" the man tentatively stroked the girl's forehead.
"I, where can I go?......" The girl leaning against the wall whispered in disappointment, but did not stop the man's movements.
"Let me take you out of here, away from all this triviality! You should be wrapped in happiness, to enjoy the prosperity outside, to live the life you deserve, like a princess, I can give you all this. β
The girl's eyes were filled with longing brilliance, and her delicate eyelashes fluttered, as if the sweet life was about to be at her fingertips. The man slowly approached, and the light body fragrance on the girl's body stimulated his nerves, and he wanted to kiss the two pink lips, and then possess this charming girl. As for the aftermath, to hell with it later, he has told such a lie many times, and there are always naΓ―ve women who believe it.
Just as the fragrant lip flap was about to be touched by the man, the girl asked softly, "Give me one more thing...... Okay....... β
"Anything, as long as you say it......" the man said confusedly.
"Your life. β
The man suddenly woke up and tried to pull out the long sword at his waist, but found that the beautiful slender hand was stuck in his neck, and then there was a stabbing pain in his chest, and a sharp dagger pierced his chest.
The tremendous force coming from the girl's hand made it impossible for him to say even a word, only an intermittent "...... cluck" sound squeezed out of his throat.
"Crazy plan, but I like it. The girl smiled, her smile was beautiful, but there was no trace of the shyness that had just appeared.
But the man's pupils were filled with nothing but shock and fear, and he kept struggling, as if a drowning man was trying to grasp a life-saving straw at the last moment of his life. Blood spilled from her chest, down the dagger, onto the girl's hand, shining jet-black in the cold moonlight.
"Lord God, let me get you out of here. The girl spoke charmingly, as if whispering to her lover. The dagger twisted in her hand, and the man stopped moving, slumping to the ground like a puppet with a broken string.
The girl bent down, wiped the remaining blood on her hands with the man's cloak, and rummaged through his clothes for a while. Soon, a golden badge fell out of the pocket of the underwear.
"I didn't expect you to come from a lot of background. The girl picked up the badge and looked at herself, and threw it into a corner not far away, and a human hand reached out of the darkness to catch it.
"Immediately report it to your lordship, and say that we have caught a big fish. β
"Yes. Several dark figures came out and silently dragged the man's body away like a dead dog, as if he had never appeared at all.
The girl looked around, straightened her clothes a little, then reverted to her flustered and shy appearance, and disappeared at the end of the alley with small steps.