Chapter Twenty-Four: The Poet with the Sword
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In the darkness of night, Curt arrives at Gran's house. (Please search, or enter directly to see the latest chapter) This building is located in the affluent area of Thousand Laws City, presenting a low-key luxury. As an Inquisitor, Gran doesn't need a Mage Tower to maintain his status. And he has already started a family and has a daughter. Gran didn't want his children to grow up in a gloomy tower, so he bought a luxury villa.
"I almost sold the house for money to treat my daughter. ”
After welcoming Curt into the villa and into his room, Gran said with a smile. Gran's wife is not beautiful, but she is gentle and virtuous. His daughter, Ingrid, has recovered her health and is very active. The fly in the ointment is that Ingrid occasionally stops to shake. Curt noticed this, and Gran sighed and explained:
"It's all my fault, those fake drugs are mixed with drugs, and the reason for the recurrence of the disease is drug addiction. Although, at my beheaving, the priest of the Goddess of Magic performed a healing spell on Ingrid...... But it was still too late to avoid the sequelae. ”
"You've done all the things a father could have done, just with bad luck. ”
Curt did his best to comfort Glenn so that the atmosphere would not become too awkward. He thought for a moment and added:
"Anyway, you also imposed sanctions, so there should be no regrets. ”
"Sanctions? Yes, it's a real pleasure! Instead of forcing the law by my peers, I chose to do it myself. ”
Gran smiled a vicious grin, as if recalling the moment when he had brought the black-hearted vendor to the end of his life. He was silent for a moment, then walked over to the wall and removed a fireball staff from the wooden frame. After placing the Fireball Staff in Curt's hands, Gran said in a calm tone:
"The energy inside is already full, and it can release ten fireball spells in a row. However, once you own the Elemental Staff, the Fireball Staff is much less valuable. ”
"Thank you for recharging my staff. ”
Curt happily put away the Fireball Staff and placed it in the Spatial Ring. Ever since his relationship with Gran became close, Curt commissioned him to recharge his staff. It was a troublesome job that took Gran a lot of time.
When Curt was ready to pay, he was rejected in a nutshell. Gran's face turned red, and he cried out as if insulted:
"Hey, what are you doing?!If I take your money, am I still human?!You might as well spit in my face!"
"This is for the sake of a long stream, otherwise I won't come to you next time. ”
Curt resolutely took out a general bill of exchange and shoved it into Gran's hand. When Granwolf stared at the bill of exchange in embarrassment, considering whether to throw it back, Curt said with a smile:
"I'll pay you half of the normal price, and I'll trade it on the black market. There are still many places that need your help in the future, so please don't shirk it when the time comes, alchemy master. ”
"You...... You......"
In the end, Gran could only shake his head again and again and put away the general money order. At the same time Curt took out another, heavier roll of parchment, and said to the surprised Gran:
"There's one more thing I want to trouble you, please do it for me with a constant-level one-level spell, the Human Shrinking Technique. I know that Magic Constancy is a level 5 spell, and you can't cast it yet. But you should have a scroll, right? I really need that spell urgently. ”
"You wait. ”
After thinking about it, Gran cast a teleportation spell and left the room. A few minutes later, he teleported back, holding a scroll that was filled with magical energy. Curt applauded with great admiration, and listened to Gran say:
"As luck would have it, I blackmailed a friend for a magic constant. Now I hear you clearly, the service of your constant spell is free - I repeat, free! I owe you ten times the favor, please let me pay some back. ”
"Okay. ”
Curt laughed out loud and accepted Gran's kindness. When the work on the constant spell was completed, he entrusted Gran with something and left a scroll of notes. Gran listened attentively and re-dictated Curt's request. After confirming that it was correct, he nodded vigorously and said:
"I see, I won't miss you. But as your friend, I would like to advise you not to play with fire. ”
"I take it to heart. ”
Curt nodded with some emotion, then waved goodbye to Gran.
Early the next morning, Curt arrived at the gates of the city of a thousand laws, where he met up with the warrior Gordon, the shooter Cameron, and the thief Kelly. He glanced at his team members with satisfaction, and then announced with high interest:
"Alright, let's get out. Let's take out those barbarians and exchange their heads for bounties!"
"Oh-!!"
Cameron, the only one who responded, was loud, carrying two bags of specially made metal arrows on his back. This heavy arrow is able to hit the target accurately without being affected by hurricanes. It can also pierce through leather armor like slicing cream, making it the best weapon against barbarians.
Not long after leaving the Thousand Laws City, Curt and the others encountered a blizzard. The bitter cold set in on his face, explaining why some would rather pay twenty gold coins to hire someone to run errands than go to the dwarven mines to buy goods themselves.
The situation was worse than Curt expected, so he had to start making small moves early. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Curt took out a small sleigh. He then activated the constant human shrinking technique, reducing his height to one-half of his original height and one-eighth of his weight.
"Please drag me forward. ”
Curt tossed the drawstring to Gordon and pulled out a handful of gold coins. The gold coin returned to its normal size when it left Curt's hand and landed in Gordon's palm. At the same time, Curt said generously and politely:
"Forty gold coins. In addition to the advance payment given to you, the other five are hardship fees, bothering you to drag me forward. ”
"Yes. ”
Gordon picked up a gold coin, bit it, and agreed. He slung the drawstring over his shoulders and effortlessly dragged the pocket-sized Curt forward. Kelly watched unhappily, and then muttered to herself:
"I knew this kid wasn't going to suffer, I guessed it. ”
That shows that you love him, and a woman will not get to know a man without reason. ”
Gordon interjected without looking back, making Curt laugh so much that he almost rolled over the sled. As Kelly grimaced, Curt flicked a gold coin for Gordon. He watched the other party take the money with his back to him, and then said with a grin:
"Mr. Gordon, I can't tell you that you're still a master of telling bad jokes. I appreciate you and it seems that this trip will definitely not be boring. ”
"I felt like I was talking about the truth. Women are selfish creatures unless they already have a heart. ”
Gordon's cold answer made Curt laugh again.
On the rest of the journey, an angry Kelly leaves the group and volunteers to run to the front to find the way. Curt chatted with Gordon in a casual way, while Carmela squinted one-eyed and walked silently at the back.
As she passed through a wooded field, Carmela suddenly bent her bow and fired two arrows into the snowstorm. Screams were heard in the distance, and a dozen monsters rushed out of hiding. Gordon immediately took the compound bow and helped Carmela shoot the arrow. He took down the two goblins, then dropped his bow and arrows, swapped out his shield and sword, and faced the six orcs who rushed towards him.
Curt tapped the Elemental Staff and used a bolt of lightning to scorch the two orcs lined up. Carmela stood beside Curt and took down the goblin who was running at the front. The fight ended quickly, and Gordon and Carmella were a perfect combination. Gordon, shield-wielding and sword-wielding, blocked all enemies like an impregnable wall. The one-eyed Carmela hits the monster's vital point with arrows, knocking down the enemy with terrifying efficiency.
When the few remaining monsters turned around and fled, Curt took command of the Elemental Staff and shot a fireball to bring the battle to a close. Kylie emerges from behind a snowdrift in the distance, with two goblin shooters who have died in the backstab lying at her feet.
"Well done!"
Curt waved his hand and beckoned Kelly as she walked back. He glanced at Gordon, who had a bad face, and added with some unhappiness:
"But what I need is a warning call, Kelly. It's not a battle that starts out of nowhere under your direction and ends up winning big. I invite you here because of your ability to find your way. Don't be petty, even if you don't like Gordon's jokes, you should be clear about public and private. ”
"Hell, those weak monsters aren't worth my run back and forth. You can handle them with your eyes closed, can't you?"
Kelly stubbornly retorted and threatened Curt to quit the team. When Curt was really a little angry, Gordon, who had retrieved the arrow, tightened his cloak and said in a flat tone:
"If necessary, I can be responsible for pathfinding. Mr. Curt, please expel this stubborn woman from the ranks. I would take on her work and take half of what she was entitled to. ”
“...... Sounds like a good building. ”
Curt narrowed his eyes maliciously and looked at Kelly with an eyebrow raised. So Kelly scolded, using rich metaphors, vivid associations, and wonderful analogies to send sincere greetings to Gordon and all of Gordon's relatives. Gordon listened in silence until the unthinkable Kelly conceded defeat and promised Curt that he would do his job as a spy. When the team began to move forward again, Gordon, who was dragging the sled, looked straight ahead and muttered to himself:
"Love can strip a woman of her arrogance and make her willingly surrender at the feet of a man. As long as there is the first concession, the collapse of the spiritual defense line is inevitable. This is a curse imposed on women by God, and it is also a blessing from the god of love for women. It is a broad road to happiness and an antidote to the confusion of the mind. ”
Kelly kicked the snow with a green face, looking like she wanted to stab Gordon in the back. Curt, who was smiling, coughed for a long time before he said very hard:
"Gordon, I don't think you should be a warrior, you should write poetry. ”
"I thought about being a bard. ”
Gordon replied nonchalantly, scratching his head embarrassedly, and added:
"But every time I get excited, I break the instrument. For this I owe a lot of money to the musical instrument shop, which I can only pay by cutting goblins. Thankfully, I still have some talent for swordsmanship. ”
Curt decided not to tease Gordon anymore so that he would not be able to cast spells from laughing cramps when he was attacked.