Chapter 30: The Theban Assault

The Pitchfork team sat around the table and tasted the rice cakes, noodle soups, and vegetable balls unique to the Oriental continent. Drinking the fragrant green tea, the food enjoyed in the Black Cat Cafe a few hours ago warmed the soul, but it did not bring a sense of satiety, and in retrospect, everything that happened in the mysterious stream Lang Cafe was false, and only the real food in front of him could soothe the gurgling stomach.

"I'm still a little angry. Sibi shouted vegetable dumplings in his mouth and muttered, "The last battle must be handsome, why don't you let us watch it?"

"Don't talk while you're chewing. Long Ji glanced at her, and the little grasshopper immediately closed her mouth aggrievedly. The Oriental Woman put down the teacup and explained, "Because the attack launched by the protector of Lizhu Town with all its strength is too powerful, Eli and I will launch a defense with all our strength to prevent us from being accidentally injured by Chi Liuli. It's natural not to see the war. ”

The Rose Knight stood at a distance, steaming green tea in his hand, and the unicorn looked down curiously and sniffed at the cup and plate, snorting disdainfully. This holy magical creature uses discrete magical elements in the air as its energy source and does not require worldly food. "Miss Long Ji is right, safety is still the first consideration. The knight said sincerely, "Lord Ruochen's combat power far exceeds our level, and even if it is only affected, it will be fatal. ”

Sibi swallowed a mouthful of food and exclaimed, "That's not cool! I heard the ping-pong pong, oops, oops, oops, oops, and when I went out, the battle was over, and all the men in black were gone, and the lewd man in white fell to the ground with a thud, and smashed a hole in the wooden floor, and then a dozen errand boys ran out and lifted him up and sent him to the pool to soak. - What the hell is going on?!"

Jonah smiled and sent the dumplings into his mouth, feeling the sweet taste of the rice and the bitter aroma of wild vegetables, the rice grains dancing between his teeth, this springy taste has never been seen in any previous rice dishes, it seems that the Oriental people have studied rice far more than the South and the West. "I'm sorry, little grasshopper, but I know what a terrible attack it was when I look at the battlefield. That's the end of it, okay?" he mediated.

"Cut ......" Sibi twisted his head to the side in frustration.

As usual, the talkative Danny would have used this to make a big fuss, but at the moment the boy of the Stuart family was surprisingly silent, as if he had been sullen since he left the Black Cat Cafe, and sat alone, gulping food into his mouth, and rushing it down with piping hot green tea, so hot that his nostrils were full of white smoke. Hannah Stelt ignored the unassuming brother, and after a brief meal, began to fiddle with the newborn "Admiral". After getting along for a while, the Pitchfork's partners were also familiar with the man's temper, and tacitly agreed that no one would take the initiative to ask.

Finally, Danny couldn't help it, and slapped the table and shouted, "yes, yes, I want to know why I'm so low? That's a good question!

Everyone looked at each other, and Sibi stuck out his tongue and made an innocent expression of "I didn't ask".

"Look at you guys! a complacent expression when you get cheap!" Danny pointed indignantly at the group, "You got the 'Certificate of the King of the Red Plains', you got a legendary famous sword, you went to the Tower of Trials to cultivate for two years, you actually resurrected the dead, and the most excessive thing is you, you, you, you actually monopolized the three weapons left by the dead ghost father, only I have empty hands, and I haven't even won a commemorative award or anything! Should the squad's gotten be decided by rolling the dice? I'd say I'm the one who needs the most equipment, and look at what else I have over my body besides this robe I've worn for years?"

"There's a lot of money. The little grasshopper pointed out sharply.

"Don't you know that those who have only money are the poorest, young lady?" Danny slammed the table, "I'm willing to pay for what you get, but are you willing to sell it?"

"Young lady......" Sibi smiled, holding her little red face.

Hannah unceremoniously placed the "Admiral" on the table, "One million gold coins, sold to you." ”

“...... Fifty gold coins okay?" Danny hesitated and counteroffered.

"I'd love to help you, Danny, but what equipment do I get......" said the astrologer, a little ashamed.

"You're the most excessive!" Danny's pain was touched at this moment, and he jumped up from the bench and pointed to Jonah's nose, "Although I didn't get stronger immediately, I stayed in the tower for two years, so ......it's too luxurious! Because I still have your deed of sale here!"

As he spoke, he reached into his bosom and groped for something, then brushed out a crumpled and crumbling piece of papyrus, and triumphantly unfolded it in front of Jonah: "What is this? Ahem, I miss that I, D. Jonah II, apprentice astrologer of the fourth degree, volunteered to provide gratuitous service to the 'Tempest of Bactria' (and its captain, Mr. Danny Stewart), to undertake the corresponding work on the ship, to obey the captain's command, not to ask for compensation, to serve the ship and the captain with all my body and soul. This contract shall come into force immediately, be valid for a period of thirty years, be officially authenticated by the Civil Affairs Court of the Tocharian Empire, and shall have legal effect from the date of entry into force. - May 6, 2282 in the continental calendar, with Jonah himself autographed. ”

"What?" the astrologer was stunned, "I remember promising you to make a star array-powered cannon for the sailing ship, but the unpaid service is too much, and it is still valid for thirty years?

"Hahahahaha!" The man of the Stewart family laughed with his hands on his hips and raised his head to the sky, "Then I don't care, anyway, the contract was signed by you yourself, even if I go to the Tocharian magistrate in a lawsuit, I am not afraid!"

"Captain Danny Stewart?" Hannah glanced coldly at her brother.

Jonah slapped his head: "Yes, now that you don't have any sailboats, this contract should be nullified, right?"

"Phew, you can't void this contract!" Danny carefully tucked the paper into his arms, "Someday, we'll return to the Endless Sand Sea and ride the Wind of Bactria in the middle of the desert again, and you'll have to listen to me, astrologer!"

Ryuki suddenly glanced at the group, and Jonah didn't understand the meaning in his eyes, but he kept his mouth shut and didn't continue arguing with Danny. "You do deserve to be compensated, Mr. Danny. The Oriental woman said lightly, "I suggest that each of us take out a valuable item and give it to Mr. Danny, which will be counted as a balance of the income of the Black Cat Cafe this time." ”

"That's it, that's it. Your kindness can illuminate the heavens and the earth! Danny's eyes immediately lit up and he nodded in agreement.

"But I have one condition. Long Ji's rosy lips twitched, "What we have given you must be sealed away and cannot be opened and used until after leaving the Eastern Continent. Because...... My giveaways are family-related, and once used in the East, they will summon unexpected evils. ”

"Huh?" Danny scratched his head, "then there's no need to seal everyone's gifts in one place." ”

The Oriental Woman said: "The value of treasures will not fade with time, on the contrary, after leaving the Oriental Continent, these things will suddenly multiply and become a valuable treasure." ”

"Needless to say, Miss Ryuji. Danny said, "I see, this is a test for me, right? You gave me a treasure map or something, if I can't help but peek in advance, I will lose the opportunity to challenge the treasure...... Of course I will agree to this request, and standing in front of you is the Zawi man who stands up to the sky! The best sailors, surveyors, and sailors in the endless sand sea, ......."

"I see. Ryuki interrupted his lengthy boast, "Then please leave for a moment, and we'll pack the gift into a leather bag." ”

Danny walked out with a cheerful stride, "Eli. With a wave of her hand, Elliott couldn't help but burst out laughing, and unloaded a huge brown cowhide bag from the saddle and placed it on the table, "This is the water bag that used to hold spirits, it has not been used for a long time, and it weighs about ten pounds. Miss Longji, you're a bad person. ”

The Oriental woman smiled rarely: "Okay, let's throw the heaviest thing on your body into it, and give a small punishment to the greedy people." ”

The kind-hearted Rose Knight put a small piece of pebbles with a nice pattern into it, and what Long Ji threw into it was a heavy pottery plate on the table, Jonah thought about it, and put the "Geographical Estimation of the Southern Continent" in it a little painfully, this big book will not be used for the time being, anyway, it will not be lost if Danny carries it. As soon as he took out the book, his fawn skin bag suddenly lightened by more than half. Hannah unceremoniously poured a pile of silver knives and forks, metal candlesticks, and dinner plates into it, "That bear-like brother is the best at carrying heavy loads, anyway." She said calmly.

Sibi dug into his small bag for a long time and pulled out a swarthy brick.

"What is this?" asked Jonah, wondering if it was no ordinary brick.

"Ordinary bricks. The little grasshopper replied with wide eyes.

“...... Why do you have such a heavy brick in your bag?" asked the astrologer, covering his face.

"Why?" said Sibby, "I think sometimes you might use a normal brick, doesn't that just use it?"