765 Ranger Igo
There's a new young man on the docks.
Named Iago, he has black hair and black eyes, and is on the thin side, but he has a lot of strength.
He carries bags on the dock for a living, and when others carry a bag every time, he can carry two bags, and he can earn a hundred copper coins every day. What's even more amazing is that the other coolies always have a day or two off a week, and he comes every day, as if no amount of work can crush him.
Allegri knew that this was thanks to the "Light Godhead" in his body, which gave him extraordinary recovery powers. And the strengthened body is not inferior to a mid-level warrior, but he has never practiced martial arts, so he can't make good use of it.
Otherwise, what mid-ranking warrior would go to the docks to work as coolies? If he had this ability, he would be able to raise a gang in the market and make a fortune. Even if you don't have the guts, if you become a mercenary or a guard, you can easily earn several times as much money.
But today is a special case, Igo, a coolie who has been working for half a month, has come to ask Brin for leave.
"Finally can't bear it anymore?" asked the old steward with a smile, "too, you should rest and rest." "This young man is down-to-earth and hardworking, never makes trouble, and no one has anything to say. Even the bald Barron of the foreman has changed his attitude, after all, he can take the head out of everyone's hands, and this kid never challenges his authority.
"Not really," said the old steward, who took good care of him, and Allegri replied politely, "but I have heard that only one ship has arrived in the afternoon, and I have something to do, so I would like to take half a day's leave." ”
"Alright, you can go, it's not busy at noon anyway," Brin agreed, "and don't forget to talk to Barron before you go." ”
Allegri nodded. As soon as I turned around, I heard the old steward say, "By the way, there is a set of clothes on the shelf, you can take it back easily, although it is a little old." But you can't wear this ragged robe every day. ”
"Thank you, uncle. Allegri said gratefully, "There are good people everywhere in the world."
He hugged the old clothes, said hello to the yellow-faced man Vane, and informed Barron again.
"What, are you going to meet the girl?" the bald man laughed, "Tomorrow, you won't be able to carry a bag with weak legs." ”
"Don't worry. The others laughed, and so did Allegri. After saying goodbye, he walked west along the causeway. Simba, the big dog waiting at the other end, wagged his tail to meet him, and his fur was shiny and shiny.
Not only that, but Allegri has also grown a lot. Compared to sleeping on the beach and eating raw fish and shrimp, they now have at least a house to live in and a bed to sleep in. There will be no shortage of three meals a day. And losing the suppression of magical power, the "Bright Godhead" is unscrupulous. Constantly remodeling, or rather, reinforcing his body.
Always feeling particularly hungry lately, he touched his stomach and touched the coins in his pocket. These days, I actually saved five silver coins, and I can go to the kind street patrol mage. I returned it to him with interest.
Allegri went back to the tavern first, ready to change his clothes. The robes on his body, still worn from the valley of the Herseus, have been through the turmoil and have long been scarred. Wear it for a few more days. Maybe you're going to show your flesh.
The door was still unlocked, as it was not necessary. The coin was carried close to him, and all the possessions in the house were the stick he had picked up from the sea.
The sound of the door latch being pulled down alarmed Beverly on the other side. It should have been a nightingale who had just gotten up, lazily pushed open the door and asked in a daze, "What time is it?"
"Noon, about one o'clock. Allegri replied casually. During this time, he was familiar with this woman, but he was just between the identity of the other party and did not want to have a deep relationship.
"So early. Beverly muttered, she was only wearing her pajamas, revealing large areas of naked skin, and she could still see the signs on her face after the heavy makeup had been washed away.
Allegri smiled and did not respond, but went back to his room and changed into the old clothes given by the old steward.
The black regular clothes are about seventy percent new, and although the fabric and handiwork are very average, at least there is no dirt and damage.
After changing, he washed his hands and face with the cold water left in the wooden plate, and then stood in front of the window, using the glass as a mirror, and sorted out his outfit.
His beard was a little long, and his hair was disheveled, but he didn't have the time or money to go to the barber shop for trimming. folded the robe he had changed and placed it at the head of the bed, which was the last bond between him and the mainland.
"Hey, why are you going?" Beverly leaned against the door, combing her long, dark chestnut hair with a wooden comb.
Seeing her plump body, bending in an exaggerated curve, Allegri looked away and replied vaguely, "Go find a friend." ”
"Girlfriend?" Beverly said with a smile, "If you're lonely at night, knock on my door and find a girlfriend." ”
"It's a man. Allegri raised his feet to leave, and he couldn't stand her explicitness.
"You're just going to go like that?" the woman glanced at him, threw something in her hand, and smiled, "I gave it to you, don't thank me." ”
Allegri took it and smiled bitterly, it was a woman's headband.
Around the corner of the tavern, there is a mirror.
The Copper Compass Tavern, which hides filth and dirt, is naturally not demanding of exquisite decoration, but must be sturdy and reliable, so as not to be torn down by drunken sailors. Only this mirror, silver-plated and as clean as new, is a marvel at the craftsmanship of the island of Théran.
Comparing the hairstyle of Illo in his memory, Allegri stood in front of the mirror and tied up his long hair, using the same women's headband.
Compared to the past, the silhouette of the person in the mirror is tougher, and the dense beard climbs all the way to the cheeks. Now he doesn't look like a mage at all, but like a down-and-out ranger.
"Let's go. Allegri waved and walked out the door with the big dog. Following the path he had made that day, he walked through the docklands to the border of the White Town.
Unable to go any further, he stopped and sighed. It was his luck to meet Zhanawa, and he learned from chatting with people in the past few days that if a third-class citizen dared to enter Baicheng District, he would be whipped up. If you violate it many times, you will even be thrown into an arcane prison and locked up for ten days and half a month.
What a harsh hierarchy, Allegri thought, and as far as he knew, beggars and prostitutes were among the lower third. Mages and scholars, on the other hand, are undoubtedly superior citizens.
He stood at the corner of the street, looking at the other end of the road, hoping to spot the middle-aged mage. The white stone buildings and the blue brick buildings face each other, forming a clear boundary.
But the wait was fruitless, and there were street mages riding by. But not the kind Zhanawa.
It wasn't until four o'clock in the afternoon, when the sun was setting in the west, that Allegri shook his head and had to give up for the time being. Left and right, he wandered around, and a short distance to the north, a tall building stood in the street, marked by crossed swords and staffs.
"It's supposed to be the Mercenary Guild, right?" he mused, "You can be involved with both a warrior and a mage." There are only mercenary guilds, or adventurer halls. ”
As he expected, at the familiar office window, some of the mercenaries were queuing, and some were talking in the rest area. It seems that the mercenary union on Thuran Island is not much different from the mainland, except for the ratio of mages to warriors.
On the mainland, out of ten mercenaries. It's good to be able to find a mage. And here, mages dressed in various colored robes. That's more than 70 percent.
"Dude, new here?" he probed his brain, attracting the attention of the people next to him, and a young mage with a round face leaned up and asked.
"Brother, what do you call it?" has been tempered for many years. Allegri's acting skills are also quite proficient. Whether it is a fallen sailor or a down-and-out mage, he is all captured, and in the hall of the mercenary union, he has changed again, and he looks like he is familiar with the way.
"Three-ring fire method. José Mauri," replied the lad with a smile, "man, you don't look like a local. ”
"I'm from Salt Marsh County, and the boat capsized on the way, and I was really unlucky. Allegri replied, touching the big dog that had been rubbing him, and motioning for him to be honest.
"I see," Jose asked, "I wonder if the dude is a mage or a warrior?"
"Ranger. The big dog barked, and Allegri replied casually, some rangers do have the habit of carrying pets, but they are not controlled by contract, but they are long-cultivated feelings. However, this kind of pet, mostly Warcraft or ancient xenomorphs, has strong combat capabilities.
"Is the dude intermediate or beginner?" asked José tentatively, Therland didn't pay much attention to martial artists, so he didn't reformulate the grading criteria.
"Intermediate. Allegri replied unashamedly, although his body had reached the intermediate level, he knew nothing about martial arts, and he was afraid that if he made a move, he would show his feet. But this place is a mercenary guild, and no one will ask him for a trick, and if it is on paper, Allegri is not afraid at all.
Having spent so much time with Illo, he was no stranger to Ranger skills.
The two talked casually, and Allegri did exceptionally well. Jose's face was beaming, and he beckoned from afar, "Hey, stop queuing, there's a mid-level ranger here." ”
Allegri scratched his head, not understanding what was happening. Then, he was surrounded by several mages, three men and two women, chattering.
"Mr. Ranger, may I ask what to call you?" the mage at the head actually used an honorific title, Allegri glanced at him, and saw that he was wearing a gray robe, with four rings on the left cuff.
It's the Four-Ring Mage, like Zhanawa, Allegri thought to himself, and the gray robes correspond to the Arcane Department.
"Igo. He replied indifferently, braking quietly.
"Mr. Igo, are you interested in participating in an adventure?" said the Master of the Four Rings sincerely, "for about half a month, we are willing to pay you two gold coins." ”
One gold coin can be exchanged for a hundred silver coins, and he has to work hard for three months to earn so much. If you want to say that you are not impressed, it is false, but Rengui is self-aware, Allegri reluctantly refused, "No, I'm sorry, I have other arrangements." ”
"Three gold coins, no more. The four-ring mage gritted his teeth, this price code has exceeded the usual thirty percent.
There is no way, the emphasis on demons and light on martial arts is a tradition that has continued on the island of Serland for nearly a thousand years. Hundreds of years ago, warriors were even classified as a lowly profession among the lower three classes of citizens.
In the long run, martial artists became more and more rare, and only the children with the worst qualifications were sent to learn martial arts. But the magic of all-purpose is also beyond the reach of power, at least the mages who go out on adventures want to have warriors or rangers with them.
There's always some dirty work that they need to do. Even a noble mage needs a tool at hand.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I really have something to do. Allegri still shook his head, expedition is not child's play, if the other party finds out, he is just a bombastic waste, not only can't get the gold coins, maybe he will also put himself in it.
Hearing this, the mages looked at each other and smiled bitterly. They were going to the south to hunt a rare magical beast. In the jungle, a mid-level ranger can play a role that is not inferior to that of the six-ring mage. What's more, the other party also has a big dog that looks quite extraordinary, and he is definitely a good hand at hunting.
"Farewell, ladies and gentlemen. Allegri tugged at Simba's ears, and tiptoed back. Unexpectedly, the warrior was so popular on the island of Thurland, and he knew that this was the case, so he asked Dios and Illo for advice.
Thinking of this, Allegri's eyes lit up, and he led the big dog and hurried back to the Copper Compass Tavern. As I passed the counter, I asked the bartender for a dark beer.
"Yo, why are you willing to drink beer today?" the bartender is a lame man, and it is said that this former sailor liked to climb up to the mast to smoke and look at the scenery. Unfortunately, on one occasion, when he was on a merchant ship, he encountered a pirate, and the stone cannon smashed the mast crookedly, and he fell down with his pipe.
"Old lame, inquire about something," Allegri leaned against the bar and asked in a low voice, "Old Dao's martial arts are really that powerful?"
"Hit you ten, it's not a problem. The lame bartender said lazily, his wooden legs itching again.
"What's his favorite drink?" Allegri continued.
"Want to learn from a teacher?" the old lame man snorted dissatisfiedly, "Why don't you ask, what kind of wine do I like to drink?"
"You like all kinds of wine. Allegri replied with a grin.
"That's right," said the old bartender, smiling, turning to take a glass bottle from the shelf, and quoting, "three silver coins." ”
"Hey, you're robbing money?" Allegri looked at the amber liquor in the bottle, trying to bargain, "It's all old acquaintances, two silver coins, how about it?"
"Add another fifty copper coins, and the deal," added the bartender, patting his outstretched hand, "and I can get you free of charge." ”
Allegri gritted his teeth, but still paid the bill and left with his wine.
In front of Huang Chengcheng's gold coins, a package of goods and a copper coin could no longer satisfy him.
... (To be continued......)
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