Chapter 64: Hiding a Corpse in the Snow
"Well, first there was a 'psychedelic lake demon' who used magic to make everyone unconscious, and one by one he committed suicide by jumping into an ice hole in the ice on the lake. I can't organize it, I can't crack that magic...... Then, you, my dear Semele, stepped forward, and you not only saw through the magic of that lake demon, but even showed a strong side! I was amazed by the strength of your magic! You just moved your little finger and made a crack in the ice of the whole lake, and then you moved your finger again, and you cleaned up the lake demon, and even took its core...... Finally, you stand in front of me as if you don't know me, and you call me 'Zach' and say you love me. ”
Du Wei sat on the edge of a fire, broke a branch in his hand and threw it into the fire, as if he were careless.
There was no one around him, all the mercenaries were busy, some of the mercenaries were bandaging their wounds, some were busy making fires, and some were busy baking fires. Several of the mercenaries jumped into the ice cave after being stunned, but they were later rescued by Semel using magic, but they were soaked in the icy water of the lake, and they almost died in this cold weather.
"That's it?" Semel stood beside Du Wei, her beautiful face confused, "Have I ever done anything like that?" ”
Du Wei laughed and gave Semel a complicated look: "Look." You've done a great job of killing a powerful demonic beast and saving so many lives here. Then he stood straight in front of me, and then he fainted...... When you wake up, you say to me, 'I haven't done anything.'" Alright, Semel, don't look at me with that look, if you really don't know, then we're in a bit of trouble!
“...... What?"
"Magic!" Du Wei suddenly jumped up and took a deep breath. Staring at Semel closely, "You can cast magic! and as I judge...... The magic you've shown is very strong! Very strong! But isn't that a strange thing? You don't have a human body, you're just a shadow, a phantom! A phantom, but you can cast magic! How is that possible?"
And you call me "Zach" - Du Wei added in his heart.
Only a real Semele, a whole female astrologer, would speak in that tone!
"Do you feel anything, even just a little weird, or do you remember any trace of these strange things, even just a little bit. Du Wei looked at Semel solemnly.
"Nope. Semel replied quickly. She shook her head with certainty: "My memories from being made." It's a magical creature sealed in an oil painting, a virtual phantom. I only have a few memories of Semel Benjo...... I don't know how to do magic. Not really. ”
There was innocence and dazedness in her beautiful eyes, and even a hint of helplessness.
Such a look made Du Wei have to believe what she said. This woman doesn't look like she's lying...... Otherwise, she's a guy who's extremely good at lying.
Du Wei is still willing to believe the former.
Strike.
A purple crystal-like thing was thrown by Du Wei on the snow: "This is the Psychedelic Lake Demon Earth Demon Core." It can't be fake, I don't have what it takes to kill an adult psychedelic lake demon. You killed that guy with your own hands. Then take the core out. ”
Semel's eyes were blank, and the expression on his face seemed to be trying to think about something: "I...... I do not know. I don't remember ...... at all."
At this moment, in the distance, Dardanelle and Beinrich had already strode over.
Semel glanced at Du Wei, she sighed softly, and then disappeared.
"Your Excellency the Magician. Beinrich looked serious, and he strode over to Du Weidi. Then he gave a deep salute: "Thank you for saving me and my people!"
Du Wei sighed, he didn't speak. Although he did not do it, he could not defend it, let alone tell the truth. I had to take this big favor.
Head Beinrich took out a leather bag from his arms, and held a heavy leather bag in front of Du Wei with both hands: "Respected magician." I know it's not enough to get paid, but accept it. At least this can show a little bit of gratitude from our Snow Wolf Mercenary Group! In the future, no matter what you need, the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group is always ready to serve you!"
As he spoke, the head of the regiment opened the leather bag, and there were colorful and large and small ...... everywhere It's all magic cores!!
The core of all kinds of Warcraft. These are also all the harvests of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group in the Frozen Forest this time! Although the furs of those demonic beasts can also be sold for money, the most valuable thing is the magic core! There are about thirty of these demon cores in this bag, and they are all quite good things. Beinrich took almost all of the fruits of this adventure.
These are the results of the hard work of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group with a few lives and so many days in this adventure.
"No, Captain. "Of course Dewey wouldn't accept these things. Don't say that he didn't save these people, even if he really saved them, he wouldn't accept such a heavy gift, in his heart, he already regarded Head Beinrich as a friend: "I can't accept such a heavy thing." ”
"But you saved our lives!" Captain Beinrich insisted: "If it weren't for you, then now, the name of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group has not been erased from this continent!"
Du Wei thought for a moment and changed his tone: "Well, if I'm just a magician, then I think that although these things in your hands are valuable, they are far from enough to buy a magician to work for you, right?"
"......" Beinrich's face changed. Indeed, although these things are all the gains of his adventure, they are still too few for the purchase of magicians. Who doesn't know that the identity of a magician is unique, and if you want to invite a magician, how can you pay the price that a small mercenary group can afford!
"Don't get me wrong. Du Wei immediately laughed: "I'm not too little. And...... I mean, Mr. Commander, I'm not just a magician here! and you're not just a mercenary. Do you know what I mean? Remember what we both said last night behind the snowdrifts? I think you're my friend!
help, or see a friend in danger. Oh, put away your stuff, or it's disrespectful to your friends!"
Beinrich was stunned, the bearded regimental leader glanced at Du Wei deeply, suddenly opened his arms, and hugged Du Wei fiercely. Then he whispered in a voice that suppressed his excitement: "My friend! Thank you! You didn't say it, it's a friend! I'm sorry." I have insulted your character by my actions, and I take back what I said!"
However, this regiment leader is still a little clever, he still grabbed a large handful of magic cores from his leather bag, about seven or eight, and stuffed them into Du Wei's arms, and then pressed Du Wei's hand that he tried to resist, and said: "Okay! These are not rewards! I'll give you these." It's not because the magician saved our lives!I'm giving you this because my good friend is leaving, and it's a friend's farewell gift! It's a gift, not a reward!So you have to take it!"
Du Wei smiled, he let go of his hand, and then **hugged Beinrich. The two laughed in the snow.
"Anytime. Anywhere, the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group is willing to do anything for their friends!"
This was the promise of Head Beinrich at the time of his farewell. Du Wei believes that this man, who has believed in the adventurous jīng god all his life, is a man who keeps his promises.
When bidding farewell to the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group, the grateful mercenaries gave up a few of their best equipment.
The old one-eyed dragon got some jerky and brought it to Du Wei. Captain Beinrich also gave Dewey his last vial of wine soaked in the core of a flaming rhinoceros. There are other mercenaries as well. Two of the best knives were taken, as well as an eight-fingered Strier. He gave his bow to Dardanelle.
If it weren't for the fear that the luggage would be too heavy and would affect the journey, I'm afraid that the people of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group would be eager to stuff them with more things.
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Walking along the shores of the Great Round Lake, two sets of footprints are left in the snow. Dardanelle carried most of his bags, but he was still ahead of Dewey.
According to the head of Beinrich, he went around the Great Round Lake and continued north, in one place where he had heard in his youth that a golden-eyed python had been caught.
"Dardanelle. Du Wei suddenly asked this guy a question: "You don't seem to be very excited." I mean for last night. ”
Dardanelle smiled, and the loyal warrior of the Liszt family said in a serious voice: "Harry, plus last night, you have already saved my life twice! This kind of thing is not just a casual 'thank you'! I will not put jīng energy on boring verbal thanks." I will keep your affection in mind. I have already figured out that if I can go back alive this time, after saving my wife, I will leave the Liszt family, and I, Dardanelle, want to be a servant of His Excellency the Wizard of Harry Potter. ”
"What did you say?" said Du Wei.
"You heard me right, I want to be your servant. Dardanelle replied calmly: "I owe you two lives, and I owe more...... You're a nice guy, Harry. I like you and love to be friends with you. And I think, your ability is so great, I'm afraid I won't have a chance to repay you for saving your life in my life, so why don't I just be your assistant for the rest of my life? You are a magician, and there can't be only one person around a magician. You need to have servants...... Unfortunately, I'm not an apprentice in magic, so I can't be your servant. But I'm a samurai! I can be your servant! I think I'll do a good job. ”
On the Roland continent. Many magicians also recruit samurai to serve as their subordinates.
Because although the strength of the mage is strong, in terms of combat effectiveness, the weakness of the mage is the close quarters! It is a well-established fact that the mage's close combat ability is very poor. Therefore, many magicians will also recruit some samurai to act as servants by their side, and in battle, if the enemy is close to them, then there are samurai around to protect themselves, which makes up for the weakness of the magician's poor hand-to-hand combat ability to a certain extent.
Of course, only some well-known powerhouses on the mainland are qualified to do this. After all, it costs a lot to recruit powerful samurai! Moreover, if you want to recruit some low-level samurai, you will definitely not recruit some low-level samurai, otherwise, it will be useless. And those powerful samurai are often arrogant! If they are not famous powerhouses on the mainland, how can they be willing to serve?
So, Dardanelle mentioned the issue of the magician's obedience, which surprised Dewey a little.
First of all, Du Wei thought that he was far from being qualified to recruit magicians! Many magicians above level 8 did not even have such qualifications!
Second, he felt that Dardanelle's heart was too heavy, and he was afraid that he could not accept such kindness.
Looking at Dardanelle's resolute eyes, Du Wei sighed...... Forget it, it's a big deal to leave by himself after he goes back, anyway, he doesn't know his real name, even if he wants to repay the favor then, he can't find his own.
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The two walked along the Great Round Lake for two days, and this Great Round Lake was really bigger than they imagined, and they couldn't completely bypass the lake after two days of walking.
At noon that day, Du Wei, who was hurrying, was suddenly pulled by Dardanelle.
"Wait a minute, Harry!" Dardanelle carefully grabbed Dewey, then pointed to a snowdrift beside him.
Du Wei was stunned for a moment. Dardanelle had already walked over, then drew his knife and flicked it lightly on the snowdrift......
The thick snow on it was removed, and soon a frozen human hand was revealed!
Dardanelle's face was solemn, and he continued to dig through the snow and ice next to him with his knife, revealing a man underneath...... A corpse, to be exact!
The dead body was a knight. The knight's badge on his chest indicates his identity, he is a fourth-level knight, this guy died a miserable death, his body was cut in two from the waist by some sharp weapon!! The body has been frozen harder than ice, and the skin of the whole body is blue, which looks a little scary.