"Kakarot. That's a strange name. ”

In a room on the third floor of the Knights' Guild headquarters. Delonlai leaned back in his chair, his dirty boots on the table. Holding a copy of the player's profile. He also smelled of alcohol and fat powder on his body.

Du Wei sat across from him. His eyes swept over Knight DeLong's boots. Sniffing his nose, he frowned, "Where did you go last night?"

"Oh no, no. DeLong shook his head again and again, and his expression was obviously a little proud: "Thank you." My Lord Duke. I'm not as good as I was now, and I won't go to those shocking demon nests in the south of the city anymore...... The smell of perfume fat powder - God, I can't imagine how I could have put up with that. Now I'm in a different position, and last night an earl invited me to the [**] cave outside the city. I'd say, it's a great place! If it's my own. I can't get into that place -- oh. Even if I could get in, I wouldn't be willing to pay that price. ”

Du Wei smiled, he knew that the place where Delong was talking about had been there with Prince Chen.

"That place is so beautiful. It's so beautiful. Pity. If you hadn't come to me early this morning, I'd have wanted to sleep with that little baby in my arms until the middle of the hill.

As he spoke, Delong threw the booklet in his hand on the table: "Okay, my lordship. Let's be serious, I'm a serious person. It's time to get down to business. ”

Du Wei whistled and thought, "Serious people, is there a more unserious guy in this world than you?"

"This Kakarot is our opponent in the final of the beautiful samurai. DeLong sighed: "It's really disappointing. Actually, I wish we could have two beautiful samurai! That must have been a hot scene...... Lord Duke. In your words, well, how do you say it...... Ah, right. 'It has a stimulating effect on the box office'. That's what you say, right?"

Du Wei pouted: "If you want." You can convince this Kakarot to dress up as a woman. ”

Delon actually really thought about it. Then shook his head: "Okay." No kidding, seriously. My lord, this tournament will soon be over. Although I am reluctant...... It's made us a lot of money! If I could, I'd love to have a competition like this once a year. But...... Now the question is. What should we do next? This candidate for the Knights of Roland's Sword is all in this booklet, and everyone is very innocent and has no special background...... Well, as you ask. Anyone with a special background. It's all in the preliminaries, and they found a way to keep us out. ”

Du Wei smiled, and smiled a little weirdly: Kakarot?

I wonder if this guy will transform into a Super Saiyan? or...... He also has a name called Monkey King?

According to the information, the young man named Kakarot, who is twenty-three years old this year, was born in the south. Growing up in the south, he began to practice martial arts at an early age. He studied with a well-known samurai in the South, and lived all year round in the swampy region of the South, which was not a paradise to live in.

, Han, Han is the opposite.

In the southeastern remote area of the Roland continent. There is a large swamp, where the climate is hot and humid. It rains almost half of the year. The swamp also has miasma and poisonous fog that is difficult for humans to bear. There are also a lot of poisonous ground plants...... More importantly. The swamps of the Southlands. It's on the entire Roland continent. It's very rare, and you can find a place for Warcraft!

Roland on the continent. It is recognized as an area with a lot of activity of Warcraft. One is the frozen forests of the Northland. One is the swamps of the South. Of course...... It is said that there are also sporadic magical beasts in the Kilimaro Mountains, but they are rare. Almost negligible.

The swamps in the south are the favorite places for mercenaries to go in addition to the frozen forests, but in terms of the quantity and quality of the Warcraft land. The swamps of the south are a notch worse than the frozen forests of the north. Most of the demonic beasts in the land are low-level things, unlike the frozen forests in the north. There are high-level magical beasts infested.

So. If you are a poaching gang, then the north may be more attractive to you, because the southern region produces Warcraft, and it is difficult to sell for a large price.

Because of this, the empire guards the two main battle legions in the frontier, the Storm Legion in the north. Whether it is combat effectiveness, or equipment, and treatment. They are all a notch higher than the Southern Legion, and the Storm Legion is stationed at the edge of the frozen forest, and the responsibility is heavy. Compared with. The Southern Legion is responsible for guarding the southern swamps, so it is much more leisurely.

Don't you see that the Empire has repeatedly dismantled the Southern Legion over the years.

But...... Even so, no one dared to despise the swampy land of the Southlands!

There is only one reason, because in the southern marshes, it is above the whole continent. The only region that produces a special kind of magical beast!

This kind of Warcraft is one of all the types of Warcraft known to date. The only kind of social monster! (Other than that, most of the monsters live alone,)

This kind of thing, with sharp minions. Powerful and terrifying [**] power, and ...... The ability to fly!

This kind of thing. It's a griffin!

This large monster. Possesses a huge eagle head. The sharp mouth can easily peck through the armor of the samurai! It is possible to tear a cow to shreds effortlessly, and ...... They also have sturdy wings, which vibrate when the ground is vibrating. A strong wind can knock down an adult strong man! In terms of strength, an adult griffin can easily grab a sheep. Fly into the sky. Then drop it off!

Meantime. You should never think that you can use a normal bow and arrow to deal with these things that come and go. Because ordinary bows and arrows can't cause damage to this kind of thing at all, when they fly, their wings vibrate and the wind blows, and most of the arrows can be swept away! This thing is covered in feathers...... The strength of that feather is comparable to the Imperial Light Armor!

And most adult griffins. It also has the magic of the wind system. Although it is a low-level earth wind blade technique, moreover, the roar of the griffin. Has a dizzying effect.

...... Considering that this kind of thing is a social creature. When encountering a group of hundreds or thousands of griffons, it is considered a divisional force. will definitely choose to retreat and dodge!

So. Although the Southern Swamp is produced, most of the number and quality of demonic beasts are inferior. However, the Empire still maintained a legion, remaining on the edge of the swamp. It is to defend against this large-scale ferocious air supremacy.

If you barely count. Du Wei should have "seen" the griffon, just before he met Vivien outside the southern half of the city, but the time he saw the griffin was a land illusion conjured up by Vivian's terrifying phantom demon beast.

But even so, the ferocity of the griffin was enough to impress Du Wei.

In fact...... Du Wei had been thinking about this kind of thing for a long time.

That's when Du Wei formed the Decepticon Air Squad and began to conceive of the future air force of the Empire!

The griffon, a ferocious aerial beast, has no doubt. It is what Du Wei knows, the most suitable ground creature in the world to act as an air knight mount!!

They are fierce enough and powerful enough. The flight speed is also fast enough. And...... Its own strength is very strong.

However, after studying the raw xìng of this magical beast, Du Wei quickly gave up this plan.

The reason is very simple, the griffin, a magical beast, is cruel and ...... Cunning!

And they all live in groups, so they don't move alone. So, make it possible to capture this brutal big dick. It is very difficult!

If you're facing a flock of griffins. Even if it's a group of samurai. There is only one who escapes from the wilderness. Not to mention grabbing a batch back!

Of course, if you can have a Holy Rank powerhouse in charge. It's not impossible to catch a few and come back. But here's the thing. This griffin also has a special feature, that is: extremely difficult to domesticate!

Extremely hard, very, very hard!!

Du Wei found a record in some ancient documents that once interested him: in Du Wei's previous life, during the reign of Aragorn, the founding emperor of the empire, he had organized a large-scale hunt for griffons.

With the strength of the land of Aragon, coupled with his battle-hardened founding hero. Eventually, he succeeded in retrieving hundreds of griffons.

After Du Wei read this news, he immediately understood: this person in his previous life had the same idea as himself. Want to tame this kind of thing to form an air force! After the adult griffin proved untamable, it was clear that Aragorn wanted to start domesticating the newborn griffons......

Unfortunately it is. All captured griffons. None of them can be tamed! big or small! All of those things die on hunger strike after being locked in cages for days - not even the magicians of the Imperial Lands can solve this problem.

Because of most of the monsters, the mage can sign a soul contract with them. This will subdue them as magical pets...... Griffins can do it too, but ...... Griffons must be in groups to be a deterrent!

But only a magician can control a griffin, and ordinary soldiers have absolutely no way!

You can't let all the magicians in the empire become air cavalry instead!

This ferocious creature. It is the recognized overlord of the southern swamp region.

And people who live in the swampy areas of the South. There is a custom that many local warriors will depict griffin patterns on their weapons, such as shields or swords!

If you're in the south and you see someone carving this pattern on a sword or shield. Then you must be respectful of such people, because according to the custom of the swampy areas of the south, warriors who are qualified to leave such marks on their weapons. All of them have truly experienced life-and-death battles with hordes of griffins. The master who can come back alive!

In the south, you can encounter flocks of ferocious griffons. I was lucky enough to come back alive. will be considered a manifestation of strength!

The reason why Dewey is suddenly interested in this griffin is now. Another reason is. It is shown on this information in hand. This young man named Kakarot has lived in the southern swamps for many years, and he is qualified to put a griffon on his weapons!

In the front ground race. In the preliminaries, Kakarot didn't even use a weapon. Defeated his opponent with his bare hands. And in the rematch, he used the ground weapon ...... A short spear and a shield, on the shield. I got a leaping griffin tattooed!

Du Wei looked at the hourglass in the room, and suddenly said to himself, "It's time...... I hope this kid doesn't be late, I don't like guys who don't keep their time. ”

As soon as Du Wei's voice fell. Outside in the compound. Then came the rude voice of the old servant Dove: "Delong." Someone is looking for you!"

The man who was brought into the room on the third floor by the old servant Dove was none other than the mysterious contestant, Kakarot.

Because of the comic that swept a generation in the previous life. Du Wei was very fond of this young man named Kakarot.

When he watched this guy walk in, his expression was very indifferent. However, there was still a little youthful nervousness in his eyes. Du Wei smiled gently: "There is a chair in the room, you can sit down by yourself." Don't be nervous. ”

DeLong frowned and glanced at Du Wei, obviously. Call this Kakarot. It was Du Weidi's idea. I hadn't told DeLong beforehand.

"Your Excellency. Kakarot didn't really sit down, but gave Du Wei a very serious salute, and Du Wei noticed. It was a courtesy for commoners to meet nobles. And not a knightly salute.

"Why don't you give a knightly salute?" Du Wei laughed.

"Because I'm not a knight yet, I don't have a knighthood or rank. Kakarot's voice was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Why isn't there a knighthood?" Du Wei still smiled peacefully: "Your strength can completely take the title of knight." ”

Kakarot was silent.

He was very good-looking. It's just that his skin is a little dark, and his hair is messy like straw - this hairstyle evokes a fond memory of "Dragon Ball" in Du Wei.

Kakarot's thin lips pursed tightly. Du Wei could tell. The young man was hesitating whether to tell the truth.

"Let's be honest. Du Wei slowly reminded the other party: "You should know my identity." I'm looking for you. Not a bad thing, I want you to understand that there is an opportunity in front of you now, as to whether you can seize it. It's up to you to satisfy me...... I like honest people. ”

"Yes. My lord. Kakaro nodded: "Of course I know your reputation, my lord, and in my heart, you are a strong man worthy of my respect. ”

Du Wei smiled noncommittally. He knew his place in the hearts of many young people in the Empire...... It's like an idol.

"Sit down and talk. Du Wei pointed to the chair in the room again: "There is tea on the table, you can pour it yourself." You're welcome here. Don't be inhibited, I don't like people who are too restrictive. ”

Delon never spoke. just glanced at Du Wei curiously, not knowing why Du Wei treated this kid so favorably.

In fact. Kakarot was extremely apprehensive, because at least, he could talk to the world-famous Duke Tulip face to face. The Duke spoke to himself so kindly, in such a gentle tone. There is no big guy at all...... In fact. For the young Kakarot. Duke Tulip has always been an object of worship in his heart.

"I can't get a knighthood. After hesitating for a moment, Kakarot finally came up with the answer: "My father and mother were slaves. I am the first generation of zìyóu people. So...... I don't qualify to be a knight. Unless it's an amnesty. ”

A hint of laughter appeared at the corner of Du Wei's mouth. Then, with an encouraging look, he motioned for the young man to continue.

"My father was a mine slave...... He was convicted of crimes as a young man, turned into a slave, and deprived of his citizenship of the Empire. Sent to the south to open mines, my mother. It's ......"

Du Wei suddenly smiled. Glancing at Kakarot's dark skin, "Your mother is a Nanyang, isn't it? Your skin is a little dark, which is characteristic of Nanyangs." ”

“...... That is true. Kakarot nodded. There was an inferiority complex in his eyes.

Du Wei could understand his inferiority: after all, in the hearts of the vast majority of Roland's people. Nanyang people are equivalent to slaves, and they are synonymous with lowliness.

"Originally. The son of a slave. I should also be a slave. My father worked all his life as a miner. and finally atoned for his sins...... He saved the life of an overseer in the mine, only to be stoned to death. The overseer was a distant relative of a nobleman. In return. He gave me a chance to forgive. I got the identity of zìyóu and changed from a slave back to a zìyóu people...... I was eight years old at the time. ”

Tell it simply. The tone was also a little indifferent, but Du Wei and Delong could imagine that this seemed to be indifferent in their words. The hidden trace of misery.

"The empire has laws. My parents were slaves. In my generation, although the zìyóu people were restored. But because I am the first generation of zìyóu people. That's why the laws of the Empire don't allow people like me to get knighthood. People like me. Even if you enter the army. can only be a small soldier for the rest of his life, and it is impossible for him to be an officer. Kakarot shook his head: "That's why I didn't go to the knight rank." ”

Indeed, this land is the law of the empire, according to the law. Kakarot's generation, who had just left the slave land, was not allowed to engage in any "noble" occupation except for his descendants. Only then can you get out of this bondage.

Although somewhat brutal. But this world is a feudal world, with strict hierarchies.

Du Wei smiled: "Who did you learn your martial arts from?"

"My teacher, he used to be a mercenary, and when he was old, he returned to his hometown to live in seclusion. He took me in, and he started teaching me when I was eight years old......"

At this point, Kakarot's tone was noticeably vague.

After all, I'm still young...... Du Wei sighed. I don't know how to hide it yet.

said. Du Wei took out the booklet from the table. Gently placed it in front of Kakarot and turned to one of the pages.

"Kakarot, male xìng, twenty-three years old, warrior, no rank, real strength is expected to be the seventh-level standard of the empire, the son of a slave, at the age of eight he broke away from slavery and became a citizen of Zìyóu, a native of Ziye City on the southern border, under the tutelage of: Kusa Yi Lima, Kusa Yi Lima, a sixth-level martial artist on the mainland, a person from the south. He has served in the 'Red Snow Mercenary Group' for 16 years. Twenty years later, the Red Snow Mercenary Regiment was wiped out during an adventure in the swamps of the South Seas. Only one person, Kusa and Lima, escaped and survived, and since then they have lived in seclusion and returned to their hometowns to farm, owning a total of one property and four acres of land. Two years ago, he died of drunkenness and fighting, and before his death, he owed a total of 460 gold coins in gambling debts, and all his family property was not repaid. No inheritance. ”

In black and white, it is clear, and all of Kakarot's origins, life and mentors are clearly written!

The young man looked up at Du Wei in some surprise.

Du Wei smiled: "Don't be nervous. I'm not targeting you. But...... You're in the finals. Then you are likely to become the head of the Knights of Roland's Sword in the future...... It's impossible for us to let the head of the Knights, who guards the spear of Longcinus, be a man of unknown origin! Your childish concealment is just a joke. If I'm going to check the ground. I could even dig out all the things you did when you peed your pants when you were a kid!"

Kakarot's eyes immediately changed a little.

Du Wei could clearly feel it. The child seemed to have a bit of hostility in his eyes.

"Also, you seem to be hiding something...... Du Wei smiled, "You seem to be in a little trouble." ”

His finger tapped lightly on the paper twice: "I'm curious about you as a person." And you're about to become a member of the Knights of Roland's Sword. I'm going to have to look up where you're coming from...... Of course, there is no doubt about your origins. Merely...... Your teacher. The Mr. Cusa-Lima, however, seemed to be a little ...... Well, how to put it. Complicated!"

Du Wei said slowly, while carefully looking at the young man's expression: "Red Snow Mercenary Regiment...... A second-rate mercenary group.

So when they were wiped out during their adventures in the swamps of the South, the news didn't get too much attention, right? But I was curious. In the swamps of the South. Except for the griffin, there are no other magical beasts that are too powerful. If you can wipe out all of a mercenary group, then it is clear that they have encountered a herd of griffins. This is the only explanation...... But ......"

Du Wei sighed: "A few days ago, the people I sent to the south came back and told me an interesting thing. The teacher in your land. As the only one to survive the mercenary group, none of his relics had a griffin pattern on it! Isn't that your local custom? He should have been qualified to do that, but he didn't!"

Du Wei was unhurried. He had accurately captured the nervousness in the young man's eyes.

"That's the first suspicion, and the second is ...... Your teacher died in a drunken brawl two years ago...... I'm curious. A bunch of drunks are fighting, and your teacher is also a sixth-level martial artist...... Of course. I guess your local teacher's strength may be more than level six. But the question is...... A sixth-level martial artist. How could someone be killed in a drunken brawl? It's almost like saying that the head of a knightly order fell to his death while riding a horse...... Joke!"

Du Wei's tone became more and more stern.

And Kakarot. This teenager's hand is placed on the ground near his lap. It was already clenched tightly and clenched into a fist. At the same time, he was trembling slightly, his expression was indifferent, and his lips were pursed.

"The third doubt. Du Wei said lightly: "You." Be your teacher's apprentice. You were adopted by him when you were eight years old, so to speak. He's even your father! He's got you covered. Teach you martial arts. What a great kindness it is to train you? It stands to reason that he was beaten to death by a group of drunkards, and you are his apprentice and adopted son. Young man with strong blood, you shouldn't look like that cowardly softass. If it had been a different person, you would have taken a knife and gone to those people for revenge! But you didn't!"

Kakarot's body began to tremble. He seemed to be struggling to endure.

"The fourth doubt. After your teacher died. You mourned him, and then you disappeared! For the record, you disappeared for two years. These two years. Where have you been? Not in your hometown, without any record of your place of work...... Where did you go? In the swamps of the South, where did you live like a wild man for two years?" Du Wei smiled softly.

"The fifth suspicion is your current strength. You're a lot stronger than when you disappeared two years ago, right? Your teacher is only level six. But you've shown your strength in the ring. It should be at least level seven. Of course. Maybe you're a genius. You have surpassed your teacher, and you can barely explain it...... However, I don't think it's that simple. ”

"The sixth doubt. It made me even more interested. Du Wei smiled, he raised his eyebrows, and then stared at Kakarot tightly, staring into the young man's eyes: "Just about three months ago. You're back home, but it's only three days later. Southern Purple Leaf City. That is, the hometown of you and your teacher, the local garrison commander of Purple Leaf City. Assassinated by the enemy!, although the assassination failed. But six of the guardsmen died!Of course...... I'm not saying that you did it...... It's just that after this happened. You're gone again, and then you're on dìdū. ”

After finishing speaking, Du Wei looked at the young man with a smile: "Dear Deka Karot, you won't tell me that all this is just a coincidence. ”

Kakarot stood abruptly. The body quickly took a few steps back, his eyes widened, and he stared at Du Wei deadly: "Lord Duke." What do you want?"

Du Wei was still sitting there, smiling at the young man.

It was probably Du Wei's eyes that put too much pressure on Kakarot, and the two looked at each other for a while, and the young man finally couldn't stand the pressure of Du Wei's eyes, and he finally couldn't bear it anymore. Suddenly, his body turned in place. From under the samurai robe at his waist, he drew a short spear. His hands were clenched tightly......

Fortunately. He still had a shred of sanity, and he didn't rashly point his spear at Du Wei.

Du Wei sighed. Looking at the young man: "It seems...... The assassination. You did it. Your reaction has proven my guess. ”

"So what do you want to do? Arrest me!" Kakarot said proudly. His face bears the stubbornness and unyielding character of a young man.

"No, no, no. Du Wei shook his head and smiled lazily. Stretched: "I'm not the Imperial Inspectorate. It's not my business...... And ......" He pointed his finger at Kakarot's spear and nodded. Smiled gently: "If I were you." Just put this iron rod away, you should know very well that you are holding this thing. Nor is it my match at all, if I were to catch you. I don't have to call you here, I can get you by sending a team of soldiers. ”

"You...... What the hell do you want!" Kakarot glared at Dewey.

"It's simple. Du Wei picked up the teacup in front of him. Blowing: "You are one of the future leaders of our Roland Sword Knights, so it is necessary for me to get to know you well - it's as simple as that." ”

said. He pointed to the chair in front of him again, "Now." Sit down and talk, young man, and tell me your story, and I may be able to help you. ”

Kakarot hesitated for a moment. The young man's heart struggled, but in the end. He finally sat down, after all. He is not facing an ordinary opponent, but the famous Duke Tulip!

"I ...... My teacher, he didn't die in a drunken brawl. Kakarot gritted his teeth, his eyes full of grief and hatred: "You're right, a sixth-level martial artist. How could he be killed by a bunch of drunks! He was murdered! The culprit who killed him. It's the Garrison Commander!"

"Good. You're finally telling the truth. Du Wei smiled: "I like honest people, you continue." ”

"And ...... My teacher. There are no griffons on all the weapons of his land!" Kakarot said this time. Suddenly, a proud expression appeared on his face: "Because...... He got a griffin tattoo on his body!"

Du Wei was surprised for the first time.

"Tattooed?" Du Wei pondered for a moment: "You don't seem to have this custom in your local area, do you? I just know that you locals will depict this pattern on their weapons." ”

"My teacher has a tattoo on his body. Because...... He's qualified to do that!"

Kakarot said this when he said this. There is a light in the eyes!

Du Wei's heart moved. He had a faint hunch that he was going to have some unexpected gain!

"Everything. It all starts with the last adventure of the teacher's Red Snow Mercenary Regiment...... The teacher told me that all the people of the Red Snow Mercenary Group were wiped out. Actually, it wasn't because of encountering herds of griffons...... It's because. They discover a secret of great value...... And finally. Everyone is fighting because of infighting. Cannibalism!, to be exact. It was my teacher who discovered the secret, and the others. They wanted to kill him. Take that secret away!"

"Go on!" Du Wei whispered, and subconsciously glanced at Delong again. found that Delong, this guy, turned out to be crossed legs on the table. I don't know when I've put it down. There was also a little more solemnity on his face.

"The secret...... It has a relationship with griffins. Kakarot's expression was a little sad and angry.

Suddenly. He lowered the spear in his hand. Dropped the weapon on the ground. Then he reached out and grabbed the hem of his shirt. Pull hard!

Snort. His clothes parted on the ground. The young man's chest was exposed.

He's athletic. A strong two-pack pectoral muscle, and an eight-pack abs, show that he has been rigorously honed.

And what surprised Du Wei and Delong slightly. The young man on the chest above. There is a blood red sè tattoo!

That tattooed face sè. It's red. It's as if it's tattooed with blood!

And that pattern. The body of the eagle-headed beast, the wings vibrate, the claws and teeth are sharp, and the ferocity is abnormal!

It's a griffin with teeth and claws!