Chapter 1038: Threats and Inducements
Despite the fact that Uzov? Ganthia wanted to be a little more tactful, but to the glass-hearted nobles, disobedience meant that there was no forgiveness for sin. The baron in front of him was no exception. But instead of baring his teeth like a fried-haired cat, he showed a trace of grim indifference, staring straight at Uzov for a long time before he said:
"What if we did it another way, and exchange your life for that magician for my service. Do you think your master would be willing to give up such a worthy follower as you? ”
"Yes, don't doubt it."
"Huh?"
Uzhov replied without hesitation, but instead made the baron not know how to answer, just stared at the person in front of him stupidly.
However, although Uzhov felt helpless about what he said, he did not show any regret or remorse. Just said flatly: "My lord, let me make an analogy." If I threatened the lives of three servants behind you and demanded that you hand over your titles of nobility, your land, your wife and daughters, and your family treasures, would you agree? ”
The baron and the two warriors and a deacon standing behind him, all of them shook their heads subconsciously. But then the crowd realized that something was wrong, and the baron argued even more angrily: "This is different. You're not a guard, you're not a family user, you're a man who has mastered a technological guild and has so much power. Such a value, where is the average follower can be compared. ”
Although the baron was unscrupulous, he belittled the people he brought. But they didn't seem to notice the contempt in his words, and paid more attention to Uzov's reaction.
Uzov, who was stared at by several big men, smiled and said, "Thank you for your love and for attaching so much importance to me." But as you said, it's really about value. But have you ever thought that value varies from person to person, and not everyone is the same. The Technology Guild, which seems valuable to you, is nothing more than a dispensable thing to my master. What many people think is valuable may be a little different in the eyes of magicians, including my life. ”
The unspoken subtext of Uzov's words, the two warriors who served as escorts also instantly understood. In the eyes of those big people, is the life of a small person like them important? Those who say yes must not know those high-ranking big people deeply.
However, unlike the sad feeling of the dead rabbit and fox of the two little people, the Baron found a little opportunity from it. He showed a sly gaze and said in a provocative tone: "Since the president has such a grudge, have you ever thought that you deserve more?" Being exploited, or even demanding unconditional giving, is not what a kind and generous host should do. So when given the opportunity to get back what you should have taken, what choice would you make? ”
The baron was careful with his wording and not blatantly made an offer. But the meaning of the words can be heard as long as you are not brain-dead.
Uzov? Ganthia was surprised. I was surprised that my attitude seemed so unresolute, and I was surprised that the nobleman in front of him did not reflect at all, and still looked at everything in the world with that kind of conspiracy and calculation. This attitude is the main reason why my past self joined the Ikaruga Alliance. The master of man regards all things in the world as ants; Then he wants to prove that ants can also bite people!
However, the radical ideas of his youth, although the current Uzov is not yet the age of weakness, has also lost his edge and has become much more sleek. At least he didn't think about just shaking his head and leaving, or pointing at the other party's nose and scolding.
Doing it like that, except for a moment of pleasure and making the other party feel unhappy for a moment, nothing will be left, and in the end they will still use their fists and feet to talk. In that case, why not preemptively greet each other in the first place! It can also take the lead and seize the opportunity. But these are the actions of those youthful and frivolous years, and I will not do it again today.
suppressed the urge to take the teacup used to entertain guests on the table and open the scoop for the other party. Uzov turned into helplessness and said with a wry smile: "My lord, do you think that I followed that magician for a little profit?" ”
Looking at the conspicuous three-bird mark on the clothes of the person in front of him, the baron was also stunned. If there is anyone who cannot be bought with money, the members of the Ikaruga Alliance are definitely included. This group of hateful guys is like having a grudge against the rich, targeting and looking for trouble everywhere.
Just not for the money...... The baron hesitated, "Then you want more power?" Maybe I can lend my strength ......"
"My lord, don't say how serious you are about yourself. Just say you don't believe it yourself? I can do this in a magician city, but I'm afraid I've gone to the extreme, and I'm even on the verge of danger. If you want to move forward, you may have to rely on the power of the nobility. But I doubt you can play a role in the holy city of Estali. Not to mention that you don't even have the identity of the Gwana Empire, how can you make a difference in the Holy City. ”
The word that Uzov didn't say was that the other party was just a mere baron. Such an identity can only be used as a prestige in one's own territory; When you get outside, it's just the role of a pawn under the hands of those real big shots.
Such a person has not really entered the core of the power circle. Unless he, the baron, is a subordinate title of a great nobleman, inherited by the second and third sons of the family. In this case, perhaps the family power behind it is still a little interesting.
But even so, this is not what Uzov is pursuing. The Tech Guild can be said to have been an accident from the start. At this point, Uzov's idea of continuing to do so was only to help more people and to fund more comrades in the League. If someone were to replace him, he would happily give way. You know, he's just running a tavern in his hometown.
"And for the ideal?" The baron continued to speculate. "Just following a magician, what ideals are you talking about? What future can he give you? Territory? Title? Money? Or a woman? ”
"Ha, in the eyes of the aristocracy, is there only these things for ideals?" Uzov, who couldn't help it, finally mocked openly.
The contemptuous tone, of course, will cause displeasure in the listener. The two lightly armed warriors saw that there were five people in the reception room, and they accounted for four, and the other party was alone. How can there be no anger if he has not collected anyone's weapons, and he dares to speak so disrespectfully. The two guards immediately drew their swords and cursed Uzov's ignorance. Even one left and one right, ready to go forward to detain people.
But following that magician, he is also a follower recognized by the other party, how can he not have any weapons on his side. Without hesitation, Uzhov pulled out the Smith & Wesson M29, a revolver that had been someone's self-defense, from the holster under his flank, and fired two shots from the left and right!
The magic gun of the Lost Earth does not emit a loud sound like the gunpowder weapons of the earth. But in terms of power, it is not lost at all, and even surpasses. Piercing light cuirasses at close range is not a problem at all. The two soldiers with their guns in their hands fell straight to the ground like burlap sacks full of food, and their lives were uncertain.