Violet Waste Tower.

It was a dry and cold sunny day, and the water of the Xiyu River was surprisingly clear, with fine ice chips flowing down the river and sparkling and trembling.

Allegri stood up and sighed in a dejected manner. This time the exploration still ended in failure.

The twisted magic array was still able to activate smoothly, and the feeling of inspiring success was also very clear. However, after once again using up most of the mana reserves, this magic array still did not produce any abnormalities.

Not even a small spark.

Allegri shook his head helplessly, and walked over to the jagged stone walls, looking out over the valley.

According to his orders, the whole valley has been renovated, and everywhere is a scene in full swing. Only this ruined tower, although it had lost all its strength and had lost its original purpose, Allegri still instructed the craftsmen to repair and strengthen it, and not to destroy it.

It stands here as an eternal memorial.

There was a loud and muffled thunderous sound faintly in the west, which was the sound inspired by the "Magic Array" that had been tested and matured. With the help of Allegri's efforts to name the "engineering bombs", the demolition team is slowly advancing westward as a pioneer in the reclamation of wasteland. But Allegri had come out of it, his technique had matured, and this repetitive work no longer required his involvement at all times.

These days, Illo has set out for a new bounty mission, and Dios is still reorganizing and training the various units of the mercenary group, and it is he who is the titular leader who has suddenly become idle. So he went back to the ruined tower to find out the secrets it contained.

At this moment, Andre walked quickly and shouted from afar, "My lord, are you here?"

"What's going on?" Allegri frowned slightly. André also has access to the forbidden land, but he certainly won't bother him if he doesn't have anything to do.

"It's Mr. Grand from the 'Flywheel' merchant group who has come and wants to meet your lordship. Andrei reported loudly.

"Oh?" Allegri was slightly stunned, since the realistic "kidnapping incident", the two sides had been in contact through messengers or letterheads, and this was the first time he had personally arrived in the river valley. He nodded hurriedly and promised, "Okay, I'll go." ”

The administrative office of the river valley is also located in the central town. Grand was waiting in the parlor, but this time, Kuyt, the inseparable superior warrior beside him, was not accompanied.

When Allegri saw him, he couldn't help but think of that happy acting cooperation, and the two smiled heartily. Say hello to each other and sit down.

"The amount of magic power you have in your hands now is simply envious, and you can do the maintenance of our team's magic array in the future. Grand smiled and admired. He had just visited this town along the way, and he was deeply impressed by the good learning atmosphere.

"It's just that there are a lot of them, but most of them are magic apprentices, and I wouldn't ask them to do anything," Allegri said to the waiter for tea, turning his head and smiling, "You're so busy." How do you have time?"

"Although most of them are of a very low rank, the magical potential they possess must be brought out in such an atmosphere. Grande took a sip of tea, took off his nose-clamping glasses, and placed them horizontally on the wooden table, "I came this time to deepen the cooperative relationship with you, and at the same time, I want to remind you of one thing." ”

"Oh. What's the matter?" Allegri's eyes lit up, if it was a good thing, Grand wouldn't use the word "reminder".

"Do you remember the Matro family caravan, the one you burned all the way?" Seeing Allegri nodding, Grand continued, "They don't know how to confirm that you are the evil mage recently. I'm asking for news from you everywhere, and I want to warn you to be wary of possible retaliation from them. ”

"Revenge?" Allegri laughed indifferently, "Can the Matro family still lead an army to attack here? ”

"It's easy to dodge with open guns, but it's hard to defend against hidden arrows," Grande exhorted, "and it may be unlikely that they will lead an army to fight them, but it is also very possible to hire a few killers with a huge bounty." ”

"Do those killers know that they are going to assassinate a great magician?" Allegri chuckled, but he was still secretly vigilant in his heart, because not only him, but the rest of the mercenary group was also likely to be threatened. He nodded, and then continued, "I know about this matter, and it seems that I really have to go to Torm again if I have the opportunity to solve this problem once and for all." ”

"Then I can only help secretly," said Grand, "and it will be very difficult for the Supreme Council to know that we can help you deal with the members of the Federation." ”

"I know, okay, let's not talk about that," Allegri changed the subject, "Didn't you just say that you want to deepen the cooperation, how to deepen the method?"

So far, Allegri's cooperation with the Flywheel business community has been very deep. The transportation networks of the "Flywheel" merchant group in the north and south are completely connected through the "Road of the Lightwalkers", and their tentacles extend to almost every corner of the entire continent. Of course, all the profits made through the river valley are distributed to Allegri, which is a very important income for him at the moment. On the other hand, the merchant group is also very helpful to Allegri, some time ago, Allegri's information was transmitted through them, and many down-and-out magicians also rushed to the river valley in the special pick-up carriage of the merchant group.

"According to your advice, the membership system I have established has been very successful, and it has been praised within the trade group," said Grand, excitedly, "The old men value this system, and now I am in charge of the transportation business in the entire southwest region, which is of great significance to elevate my position in the trade group." ”

"Then congratulations. Allegri smiled and lowered his head to take a sip of tea.

"So, I'm here for two main things," Gran put his glasses back on, his face becoming serious, "First of all, it's a small favor that I personally ask you to do, if our line can pass through the edge of the Moonsong Forest, then the distance between Torm and the Buyada Empire will be greatly shortened, which will be a very important achievement for me." I remember that you and the elves seem to have a deep friendship, can you help me convey that I am willing to pay the price to satisfy them. ”

"Oh, haven't you contacted the elves before?" Allegri asked rhetorically.

"Of course they did," said Grand, with a wry smile and hatred, "those haughty fellows, disgusted that we were 'vile and filthy merchants'—that's what they said, and thus rejected us. But at the same time, they are very dependent on trade with us, which is really ......"

"Haluha, the elves are like that......" Allegri laughed as well, "I can only promise you to try to persuade them, and I can't guarantee success." ”

"That's good," said Grand, excitedly, "and that's another thing, and that's another collaboration between us." As you know, the entire southern region is now in endless war, and although our merchant group adheres to a neutral attitude, the convoy will still be harassed and even attacked, which makes our military strength seem to be a little stretched, and we even have to reduce some transportation routes through the war-torn areas. ”

"Your defenses aren't enough?" Allegri was stunned. He knew that the "Flywheel" merchant group actually had a very strong military force, mainly the merchant group escort team and large mercenary groups, with a total strength of nearly 100,000.

"Yes," Grand nodded with a wry smile, "There is no war in the southwest yet, so the Merchant Regimental Headquarters has transferred a large number of guards from me. During this period of time, there have been frequent attacks on convoys in my jurisdiction, which has made me very troublesome, and I remember that you have not started to expand the mercenary group now, so I ran to you to move the rescuers. ”

"You want me to send a mercenary group to help you protect the convoy?" Allegri asked.

"Yes," Grande nodded, "and, I will pay you what satisfies you." ”

"I haven't planned to take any money yet," Allegri teased, "is there a merchant like you? ”

"Don't look at me like that, it's the money of the merchant group that I don't feel sorry for," Gran shrugged and explained, "You don't know, there are too few troops that can be trusted now, and the smaller mercenary group can't meet our requirements at all, and you're a powerful but trustworthy trading partner like you, but it's my senior member." ”

"Well," Allegri laughed, "enough pay, and the ability to train the team in actual combat, of course, I can't ask for it, but that's just my personal opinion." ”

"Personal opinion?" Glenn was slightly stunned, "When did your mercenary group change, I remember that you are not the leader of the mercenary group?"

"Yes," Allegri continued, looking at Grand's astonishment, "but now that I've handed over all the mercenary army's troops to Dios, I'll need to consult him. ”

"Should I say you're naïve, or admire your courage," Grande seemed a little incomprehensible growing up in a deceitful business environment, "but I'm sure you must have your own reasons, so I'll wait for the results of your discussions." ”

"Alright, I'll call him," Allegri commanded Andrei, and turned back, "by the way, Grang, I want to set up a caravan, and I'll need you to take care of it then." ”

"That's fine," Grande agreed, with concern, "you have such a privileged position, and it's a terrible thing not to do business, and I've wanted to advise you on several occasions...... However, the leader of the caravan is very important, do you have any talents in business? Would you like me to introduce you to a few?"

Before the words fell, the laughter of the little girl suddenly came from outside,

"Teacher, we're back, Daddy is going to move the family here-"

Afra Allegri was stunned for a moment, and smiled at Gran, "Look, my caravan leader is here. (To be continued......)

PS: (Double watch,It's almost the foreshadowing.,Don't you think it's a little boring)