Chapter 33: A Strange Mission
"I'm looking for a couple of helpers. [Starter]" Tiana said, looking up. She still had some impressions of the mercenary in front of her. During the exploration of Red Stone Ridge last night, I happened to see him escape from the mine in a panic, so I helped him.
What was done in the eyes of the girl was a great lifesaver for Wright. The caster is usually a devout cleric or a scholar who specializes in a particular field. They spend most of their time immersed in their own spiritual world, and rarely show their heads outside. Wright, who saw the girl's shot, subconsciously regarded her as a mysterious big man.
"Are you looking to recruit people to scout Redstone Ridge?" Wright greeted courteously. "But now most of the good men in the guild have already arrived there. ”
"It doesn't matter how big or small the combat strength is, I only need a few experienced veterans. Tiana thought for a moment and said, "I'm not familiar with the terrain of Redstone Ridge, so I need to find a few people to show me the way and deliver the loot. ”
"That's no problem!" Wright grabbed Ron, who was squatting next to him and watching the excitement: "My lord, this is old Ron, he has been a mercenary in Istalon for twenty years, and now he is a little disadvantaged with his hands and feet, and it is no problem to show the way and carry something." ”
Ron glared at Wright, turned back to straighten his clothes, and bowed, "I'm here to serve you, my miss." ”
Although this little girl didn't look special, and she didn't dress like a rich man, there must be a reason why Wright was so courteous. As long as he has an employer, he certainly doesn't mind being physically active. It is difficult to get soup from the official killing order, and ordinary work still has to be accepted.
"Redstone Ridge is still too dangerous for the others, so let me and Ron Sr. go with you. Wright patted his chest and offered himself. Of course, he knew what the so-called trophies were, and this killing order had to rely on the kobold's head in exchange for military merit. Last night he had seen a small group of kobolds disappear at the hands of the girl, and she was now empty-handed, probably because of the little girl's general cleanliness and reluctance to carry the bloody corpses.
"Take me, Big Brother Wright!" Poppy jumped up and shouted, "I've grown up in Istalon since I was a child, and I'm more familiar with Redstone Ridge than I am at my own doorstep, so take me with you!"
Wright looked hesitantly at Tiana, asking for Tiana's opinion with her eyes. There shouldn't be any danger in following the girl, but this kid is young and frizzy, and maybe he will cause trouble out of thin air.
"It doesn't matter. Tiana nodded and said, "Do I still need to go to the guild to go through the contract formalities?"
"No, no, I'll just come back and make up a registration when the time comes. Wright hurriedly waved his hand and said. If you really have to go to the guild to register, the girl will inevitably reveal her identity as a mage, and then the other mercenaries will probably have to fight for the spot.
"Then please hire a wagon with goods and prepare dry rations. The commission will not be settled until you come back. Tiana commanded in a deep voice.
"No problem, it's a pleasure to be able to serve you. Wright slapped his palm on the head of Bobby, who was about to speak, it was indeed unruly to have no advance deposit, and of course he could see that the girl was shabby and seemed to be penniless, but he was not worried at all. How could such a big man be bothered by money? Just the corpses of the kobolds who died in her hands yesterday were exchanged for military exploits, which was a lot of gold coins, and the momentary embarrassment was a great opportunity for her to give charcoal in the snow.
There was an idle wagon in the mercenary guild, and Wright paid for it out of his own pocket, and soon got one, and by the way, he prepared a basket of apple pies for the girl very carefully. It's a specialty of the bar across the guild, freshly baked and steaming, with a bright color and an attractive aroma.
Tiana blushed and thanked Wright, who was not very good at accepting the kindness of strangers. Wright laughed and said that it was nothing compared to the grace of saving lives. Under the bewildered gaze of the onlookers, the four men got into a carriage and left the guild.
As soon as she got into the carriage, Tiana's eyelids couldn't help but fight. She had gone to Red Rock Ridge yesterday, and had not had a good night's rest, and was now sleepy, hungry, and very tired. The morning sun shines warmly on her body, and if in the past such a sunny weather, she likes to hide alone to read and drink tea. And now there were no books or tea, only bumpy wagons and hay on them.
No one could recognize who she was anyway, so Tiana let go of her hands and feet, sat down on a hay mat, and gulped out the apple pie in the basket. Crispy puff pastry filled with apples, cane sugar, cheese, cinnamon and raisins leaves a delicious taste in your mouth. Tiana was hungry, so she simply gave up her reserve and picked up one in one hand to gobble it up, and her face was covered with oil.
Poppy's eyes widened as she stared at the girl's movements, and secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Apple pie is one of the city's most famous specialties and can be expensive. A rookie like him who can barely make money to make ends meet, can only look at the greed. I don't know how much Brother Wright owes this little girl a favor, and he actually bought such a big basket and let her eat Hesse nonsense.
"Do you want to eat it too?" Tiana noticed Bobby's strange expression, and suddenly passed the apple pie in her hand that had not been bitten open.
"Yes, yes!" Poppy smiled and was about to reach out to take it, but was kicked by old Ron.
"This kid is not sensible, miss, don't be like him. Old Ron said to Tiana with a frown. He could see that the girl was sincere, but he couldn't indulge Bobby. From Wright's respectful attitude, it can be seen that the girl is not an ordinary person, and Poppy has no experience, so it would be bad if she accidentally violated other people's taboos.
"It's okay, it's good to work when you're full. Tiana laughed, and although Poppy looked older than her, he was nothing more than a hairy little in the eyes of a seasoned girl.
"Give way! Get ahead!" Wright, who was driving the carriage, slammed the reins of his horse, and the carriage stopped in the middle of the street. Tiana cautiously pulled up her hood and looked out, her face changing.
"Lord Shet, ...... you?" Wright jumped out of the carriage in disbelief, subconsciously glancing back at the girl in the carriage. The man who stopped in front of the car with his hands behind his back was actually the "mad dog" Shet, this sheriff has nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, could it be that mysterious girl or a wanted criminal?
The idea was fleeting in his mind, and it was too ridiculous for Wright to believe it. But the crazy man was standing in the middle of the street, without the slightest intention of giving way, and he was in a dilemma.
"Yo, little girl, how was last night?" said Shet, tilting his head and squinting his eyes, asked aloud and in a strange way.
Tiyana's heart struck at her, as the most wanted criminal in the North, she was now habitually wary of figures like the sheriff. Thinking that she hadn't shown anything suspicious so far, Tiana quietly jumped out of the carriage and bowed to Shet.
"Good morning, Lord Shet, there are more kobolds than rats on Redstone Ridge, and I think it's going to be a great day to gain. ”
"Oh, you're really out of the way, that's amazing. Shet cracked his mouth and let out a piercing laugh, he smiled and laughed suddenly his face changed, stared at Tiana's eyes with a cold face and asked, "Why didn't you come in the morning in exchange for military merit?
"It's because I didn't think it through, and I really couldn't carry the body. That's why I came back this morning to hire a car. Tiana said truthfully. Even if she was eager to accumulate a hundred military merits, out of the girl's reserve, she couldn't bring back those bloody kobold heads on her body.
"Well, the little girl can't stand the dirty smell, understandable, understandable. Xie Ling nodded, touching his chin as if in consideration. He slapped his face suddenly, leaned in front of Tiana, and whispered pretendingly: "Little girl, don't you just want to meet the patriarch of the white lion? I have a relatively idle task here, as long as you can complete it, I can also help you fulfill your wish." ”
Looking at the meaningful smile on Shet's face, Tiana nodded noncommittally. She didn't understand why this guy who only had a one-sided relationship would find her, but if she refused directly, she was afraid that it would cause dissatisfaction and suspicion from the other party.
"It's my pleasure to serve you, Lord Shet. The girl replied cautiously, "I just don't know what the task is, why did you choose me, a foreigner, to complete it?"
"The stranger has his own use for the stranger. Shet rubbed his nose, as if there was something unspeakable, but he didn't elaborate on the issue. "Little girl, tell me your name. ”
"Tiana. ”
"What about the last name?" asked Shet, staring into the girl's eyes.
“...... Lanstadt. Tiana hesitated for a moment and whispered.
"Aha, the Timberwolves of the North! Xie Te's face showed such an expression: "I can smell the smell of nobility on you ten meters away, why didn't you just say your identity yesterday?"
"Because I'm wandering here alone, without any identification, and even if I say I, I'm only met with suspicion. Tiana replied quietly, secretly surprised in her heart. With the appearance that he is even more depressed than a beggar, he can still see the identity of a nobleman? The vision of the Isttalon security commander really cannot be underestimated.
She subconsciously pulled down the hood on her head, and suddenly a thrill hit her heart. Although this cloak was tattered and dirty, it couldn't even be washed out, but it was still a real mage robe after all. This fine fabric, which has been treated with magic, even if it loses its protective properties, still has a comfortable cold and warm effect, so she has been reluctant to discard it. Now that I think about it, this may be the only flaw in my identity that is exposed.
"It's a surprise that the descendants of the timberwolves are in the fiefdom of the White Lion family. Shet's gesture exaggerated a big salute, but there was no half of respect on his face. "Miss Tiana Lanstadt, welcome to Isttalen. When you've completed this mission, I thought I could treat you to dinner and discuss some topics that interest you and me. ”
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