Cade was waiting for him at the mill. When he saw Ashrufat, a smile spread across Cade's face.

"You're here! I knew you were coming. ”

"Is there anything you want me to do?" Ashruphat tried his best to pretend to be unaware. "Or am I doing something wrong?"

"You didn't do anything wrong, you did a good job. Cayde laughed. "Actually, when I asked you to go to the excavation site, I didn't have much confidence. But it turns out I'm wrong! I overestimated the vigilance of those church people and underestimated your skills. It was a remarkable achievement to be able to climb up that wall, and I know that many agile people have looked at it with admiration. ”

"How do you know Lu Dao...... Did I crawl over it?"

"Because the peaks are impassable, and the beach is so treacherous, there's no other way but to climb in. ”

"How do you know that the guards didn't let me in? Maybe I bribed some of the guards. ”

"I have my own messaging channel. Cayde smiled mysteriously. "Eric is full of praise for you, too. That's why I'm here to meet you. In fact, I need your help!"

"What's the hurry?" asked Ashrufat. He clearly noticed that Cade's demeanor and tone of voice were completely different from the last time they met, and that Cade was mysterious and wanted to talk about it today.

"Don't worry, don't worry...... Let me think about how to start this. By the way," Cade paced, "you should have talked to the other people about the three of us, right? Me, Neil, and Pete...... What do they think of us?"

"They say that the three of you are the direct subordinates of Baron Pinold, who receive orders from the Baron and are responsible for leading the whole team. "Ashrufat didn't hide it.

"That's right...... That's right, that's it, so here's our problem!" Cade paused and looked up at Ashrufat, their eyes making eye contact.

"I've never met Baron Pinold!"

"Haven't you seen that?" Ashrufat was really not pretending to be surprised this time.

"Although many people think that I am a direct subordinate of the Baron...... When others asked me this question, I also dealt with it casually, neither admitting nor objecting to it...... But in fact I have not met Baron Pinold. ”

"The only people who have seen the Baron are Pete and Neil. The first team was organized by the two of them, and I didn't join for a long time. Cade said. "I joined the team more than a year ago, and in the time since then, our influence has grown and has spread throughout West Sylvania. Not that I boast, at least half of it is my credit. Now, everyone recognizes me as one of the leaders. It stands to reason that my loyalty and ability should be beyond doubt, but Baron Pinod has never met me, not once!"

As he said the last sentence, Cade stared at Ashrufat's face.

"Ashrufat, I remember what you said the last time we met...... Actually, I joined this team for the same motivation as you. A year ago, I was just like you last time, and now I feel that something is wrong. That's why I'm looking for you, because you and I are exactly the same in this regard. ”

"Uh......" Eshuruphat had thought that this meeting was a meeting of wooing and bribery, but he didn't expect Cade to say these things. "Didn't you ask Pete and Neil?"

"Yes, of course. I asked them many times when they would be able to see the baron. In the beginning they always fooled the past. But at that time, I thought that my performance was not enough, and I couldn't be trusted, so I didn't pursue it. But now the same excuses can't stop me. Some time ago, Pete relayed a mission from a baron, and he said that if I completed the task, the baron would see me. ”

"What mission?" Ashrufat wanted to ask, but was unanswered. What Cade wants to say will naturally be said, and he doesn't need to be led by the nose by the other party.

"The mission of this content is to take out Hassel of Via!" Cade shrugged, "I think it might have something to do with his recent spree for our people." Several brothers were arrested by them...... I don't know how many secrets they confided under torture, but our people were the last to see the captured brothers on the gallows. ”

Ashrufat began to understand a little bit what Cayde was looking for him.

"But it's not easy to kill that Hassel...... In fact, it's not just not easy, it's very difficult. The guy was very afraid of being assassinated, so he had the best bodyguards, excellent guard dogs, and a well-guarded residence. What's worse is that guy is always huddled in his own home, rarely going out, like a turtle in his own shell!" Cade laughed. "I have a feeling that even if humanity dies, that guy will live with cockroaches. ”

"If the house is well guarded, can't you wait for him to go out? as long as there is an ambush circle of fifty people...... Fifty bows and arrows shot at the same time......"

Cade shook his head, "Even if that guy goes out, he doesn't have a pattern. It is almost impossible to determine where he is going and set up an ambush. Besides, it's hard for us to have such a team...... Even if it is arranged, it is easy to be discovered. ”

"Then you came to me, do you think...... Do you think I'm on top of fifty people?"

"No, I'm looking for you because you're an absolute freshface and fit to carry out my plan. Yes, I already have a way to deal with Hassel, I just need one person to carry it out. The reason why I didn't do it myself was because I had always appeared as a subordinate of the baron, and there were many people I knew about this face, so the risk of exposure was too high. ”

"You trust me so much?"

"People with the same interests can always be trusted. You're anxious to see Baron Pinold, aren't you?"

"But this task has nothing to do with me...... You seem to think I'm going to help you, and what do I get?"

"If all goes well, I'll see Baron Pinold...... Then whatever reward Baron Pinold gives me, I will share it with you. ”

"Then why should I believe your words are true?"

"Why should I lie about it? What we want is the same, and that is the mystery of eternal life. And this mystery is not diminished by sharing. Cade's face was sincere, and he didn't notice a hint of mockery flashing across Ashrufat's mouth.

"What if Baron Pinod doesn't tell you the secret of eternal life?" asked Ashrufaat. "It's very likely, vampires don't share this secret with anyone else. ”

"I just said, 'Whatever reward Baron Pinold gives me, I will share it with you'. In fact, in addition to the mystery of eternal life, it is okay to give you everything else. Cade said. "And, although this secret is our ultimate goal, we also need to take it step by step, don't we? Meeting the Baron himself is the first step!"

Ashrufat sighed lightly. "That's right, what's your plan?"

"In Hassel's mansion, there is one of our men. Cade replied. "You go to him, and then he will find a way to recommend you to the butler as a servant. Then, you should be able to get a job bringing water or food to Hassel...... At this time, you find a way to find an opportunity to put this thing in his cup. ”

Cade took a necklace from his neck and handed it to Ashrufat. This necklace is a very ordinary bronze chain, which is not worth a few dollars, but its pendant is very unique. The pendant of this necklace is a large, dark green stone.

"This thing in there, something so big?" said Ashrufat, taking the necklace - it was too big to put it in without attracting the attention of others.

"That's not what it means, every time you just have to dip it gently in the drink and take it out immediately. It only takes ten times for this kind of thing to happen, and Hassel is finished. Of course, if the timing is right, you can also speed it up – use a knife to cut a little powder and throw it in. In this case, one time is enough to kill!"

"Is this thing so dangerous?" Ashruphat carefully observed the color of the stone.

"It's highly poisonous, but it's only for food. Cade replied. "As much as I know you wouldn't be stupid enough to lick it, if your hand touches it, you'd better wash it three times before you can get it. But it's not in the way to wear it around your neck, after all, you can't lick your chest, can you?"

"It's easy enough, isn't it?" asked Cade. "It's just a servant for a few months. ”

Ashrufat didn't answer, just silently put the necklace around his neck, just like Cade had just done. Due to the length of the chain, the necklace is perfectly hidden under the neckline and clothes, and its presence is invisible to others.

"Carrie," he asked in his mind. "What is this?"

"Master, this is the dimensional stone. In her mind, Carrie said immediately. "It is an ore made from the condensation and deposition of dark magic energy. In other words, it is the materialized state of the energy of the dark arts. Although this thing is non-toxic, this stone is very large and has quite strong energy radiation. If, as mentioned, immerse them in the target's food and water, or cut off a small amount of powder and put it in the food and water, the accumulated trace amounts of radiation will easily enter the target's body and cause deadly effects. And if ordinary people wear it close to their bodies, they will accumulate lethal radiation in about half a month, and they will die in three months! Of course, you can wear this thing without being in the way at all, and you can even smash it through black magic and turn it back into black magic energy for you to use!"

"Okay, then we're done. Whatever Baron Pinod gives you, you have to share it with me!" said Ashrufat after putting on the necklace and inspecting it.

"I swear!" replied Cade. After seeing Ashrufat put on the necklace, his smile was very sincere. "I have no interest in anything other than the mystery of eternal life. And this mystery is not diminished by sharing. ”

"Tell me exactly how to do it. ”

"Go to Viva, there's a tavern called the Mystic Stone. In the tavern, prepare yourself a glass of ale, a beer, and a fruit wine, but all three glasses can only be placed on the table and cannot be drunk. Then someone will look for you. Cade replied. "You get involved as a servant, and that person will arrange it for you. As for the rest...... It's up to you to grasp the details...... By the way, I have one more request. ”

"What a request. ”

"Try not to tell anyone about this, to be honest, I'm worried that if this method leaks out, the next time I encounter the same task, I will lose a simple and reliable way. ”