Chapter 1282 - The First Group of Bank Robbers in the Lost Land
,!
The establishment and use of banks has not been without its challenges.
One afternoon, on this crisp autumn day, it should be suitable for traveling and relaxing. But someone didn't think so, and they planned and executed the first bank robbery in Midi.
Maybe directly into the kingdom of the goddess of gold coins, they can't catch it. But it's good to force people who have money in their bank accounts to take the initiative to withdraw their money.
Keyin's little emblem can only be used to save money, but the bank's big emblem has a full set of functions. Just arrest people and coerce them one by one, it's not difficult.
Such an idea drove a gang to do it. In view of the fact that most bank users only use its currency exchange function, there are not many people who actually save money.
So in order to keep the thief from going short, this gang also deliberately chose a target to ensure their minimum return. It was a member of a technical guild and the boss of a team of artisans who had recently targeted operations outside of the Holy City.
Because he has actually experienced the benefits of saving money, most of his net worth is in the bank. The only money you carry with you is the necessary expenses and the necessities of daily life. The old dwarf often braged about this.
The old dwarf only returned from the field yesterday, and today is their team's day off, and the old dwarf is used to going to the technical guild on such a day. In addition to drinking and bragging to others, he also checked by the guild to see if there were any other commissions suitable for his team.
And this robbery gang covered his face and held the old dwarf hostage on his way to the Technical Guild.
With a group of well-trained warriors, it is not difficult to catch an old dwarf who is out alone. The pouting of the mouth, the blocking of the line of sight, the division of labor and cooperation, pushing and shoving to take the old dwarf to the bank.
Entering the bank, they still behaved fairly ordinary. Except for a few people who stood by the gate, the rest of the people were huddled together and walked forward, looking nothing out of the ordinary.
This is a common sight in recent banks. Usually a group of people are protecting large sums of coins and carrying them into a bank account.
But it is not normal for such a group of people to squeeze into a small room with the Great Holy Emblem.
Because the communication between the goddess and the bank user is both text and voice. In order to protect individuals**, the rooms where the Great Holy Emblem is used are divided and sheltered, and there is no talk of using them together. If you're just responsible for moving money, you should quit when you move in.
As for masking, that's just a trifle. These days, many people who want to save money for private housing will cover their faces. In addition to not wanting to bump into people who shouldn't be touched, I also don't want to be recognized.
So at that moment, there was an elf in charge of the bank's general affairs who stepped forward and prepared to persuade and explain the instructions for the use of the bank's Great Sage Emblem Room for one person.
"Sorry, I'm a clerk at the bank and will be in the cubicle. We would like to explain to you the terms of use. "But when the elves lifted the curtain of magical covering, they saw a group of men holding a dwarf and putting their weapons around their necks. He was shouting loudly, forcing the other party to withdraw all the money from his bank account.
The old dwarf wept and mourned. Not anyone who has the courage to resist when they are held to the neck by a knife and can guarantee that they will not die. When he saw the figure of the elf out of the corner of his eye, he only had time to say two words: "Help......" The voice stopped abruptly. Because the knife against the neck pierced a little deeper.
Knowing that the behavior of his group was discovered, this gang of robbers was not afraid, and simply turned the secret robbery into an open robbery. The guards at the door closed the bank gate, and the few people who rushed out forced the elves back and held a few neighboring unlucky ghosts hostage. Take the weapon and lay it against them.
The robbers were very particular about who they were caught, and the robbers ignored those who were dressed as magicians or magic apprentices. Instead, try to pick guys who look like ordinary people, preferably with the tech guild logo on them. Such a person can be regarded as a fat sheep.
The boss who took the lead stood up and shook the long sword in his hand. Flames erupted from the sword's blade, filling the blade. This is a sophisticated magic sword, and everyone believes that there should be many innocent souls under this sword.
"Don't move around if you're fine. I took the money from these people's accounts and left, and it has nothing to do with you. Save yourself the effort and time spent on treatment, which is good for everyone. The leader warned.
The elves who served in the bank did not carry weapons on them. This is to avoid a sense of oppression for bank users, and suits are not suitable for wearing shiny weapons as accessories. So they just surrounded the robbers who were holding the hostages and kept up with each other.
However, the time chosen by the robbers is actually the time of day when the bank is less crowded. So there is no one in line in the bank now.
There were a few magicians present. They are fully equipped and ready to fight. Just buy some time and give them a chance to prepare.
But the elves did not expect such a group of people at all. Because of the other party's expression, there was no trace of urgency at all. Even if they were not accomplices with the robbers, they made up their minds to stay out of the situation.
The existence of banks, to say that no one is red-eyed is a lie. They're all thinking about how to make some money out of the bank's rules. It's just that there is a god behind the bank, which really scares off a lot of people.
Now someone has mustered up the courage to become the first bank robber in the world. Everyone present was very curious about what the final outcome would be. So as long as this group of robbers doesn't take the initiative to provoke themselves, the magicians won't take the initiative to take action. Anyway, the reason is ready-made, they have hostages in their hands, so it is difficult for others to make a move.
Seeing that the scene had been controlled, the group of robbers was even more daring. They directly escorted the people who were held hostage to the Great Holy Emblem of the Goddess of Gold Coins. If someone is using it in the first place, it is to drive people away. Then threaten to get people out of their own accounts.
Because it is used face-to-face, and most of the users are not devout believers, the communication between Co Yin and the bank users is carried out through the Great Sacred Emblem. Other people can also see and hear in the process, so it is necessary for each single room to be covered with magic to protect the individual's **.
However, at this time, this function becomes the account holder's flaws in front of outsiders, unable to hide the defects of his account balance.
And the elves who are willing to save people, because of the open layout design inside the bank, they have no chance of sneak attack. They could only confront them, and another small group of elves ran to other places to take their weapons. This action was of course done cautiously, for fear of irritating the robbers.
Whether or not to save one's life is indeed a question worth pondering in the maze. In this world where human lives are like grass, sacrificing a few people for their own purposes is not a big deal.
In other words, according to the universal moral standards of the world, in order to maintain the order and credibility of the bank, it is acceptable for everyone to ignore the safety of the hostages and kill all the robbers. As for how many people can be saved in the end, everyone doesn't care. It's luck to survive, and it's not good luck to not survive.
Of course, the elves have the strength to kill all the robbers, even if they are in a bare hands situation now. You know, the elves who are staying in the First Bank are still the first batch, and there are no other banks that need them to settle in. It also means that they are the best people in their respective tribes.
The strength shown by the robbers in front of him is also among the strongest among human beings, and no one is weak. But compared to the elves, it is still a big difference. The only merit is that the opponent has weapons and equipment in hand, and the elves are empty-handed.
But do you want to save the lives of the hostages in front of you? This is also a problem for the elves.
In fairy tales, elves love nature and love life. But under the rule of the Lost Land, the World Tree, the elves of the Wood Elf tribe love nature, and it is okay to say that they love life, but it does not mean that they will hesitate when it is time to kill.
The reason why the elves couldn't decide whether to save people or keep the bank in order came from the magician's statement. The bank, a part of the belief in the goddess of gold coins, is more important than some worldly recognized 'important things'.
People provide faith, people use banks. Human life is more important than face or order. So when it comes to banks, you can't just kill them.
This warning is actually telling the elves that when dealing with banking affairs and encountering the kind of foolish people, they should not solve the problem in the same way as the one who created the problem. Instead, be patient and reason with the other person. If you really don't listen, you can only ask the other party to leave first and calm your head. If you still need to bank, wait a day or two to come back.
Although it is not as good as the that "the customer is God" before someone crosses over, it can definitely be called kind in the habit of being obsessed. It's just that when the elves operate in detail, they follow Mel's explanation.
"What the gentleman means is, don't kill people, just cripple them. Then throw it out. "The Dark Elves' explanation is concise and to the point.
So, how to deal with this situation in front of you? The elves wondered.
However, people die for money, birds die for food, and not many people are willing to give up all their net worth and property easily. Therefore, even if the knife is against his neck, none of the people who have been held hostage have withdrawn their accounts and offered them to this group of robbers with both hands.
On Earth, rich people will give up their lives for the sake of their lives. This is because they have passed the stage of earning money, and in the period of thinking about how to have fun, it is obvious that money is more important than people. Unless there are a few people who pick the door, their minds and thoughts will be different from ordinary people.
But in the lost land, especially now is the beginning of capital and is in the stage of crazy accumulation, even if the rich people during this period do not pick the door, they must have a ruthless energy. The difference between them and the robbers is that they don't have knives in their hands, and they are not necessarily convinced or timid.
What's more, there are other people around who are trying to rescue, and they are not alone. As long as they drag it out, they will definitely find a chance to escape, save their money and save their people. There is even the one who is bold, even if he is held hostage, he still dares to scold loudly.