Chapter 138: Stand-in Mission
In the room, hearing Bildt's sigh, Sothos pressed the edge of his eye socket and said in a deep voice:
"Boss, that big man will be there the day after tomorrow. ”
Bildt glanced back with a solemn expression:
"I know. ”
"We have only two choices, to entrust Gelman Sparrow with the best possible outcome, whether he can be trusted or not, or to give up his property in Olavi and leave with cash and jewels to go pirate on the oceans, and I am sure that most of the sailors and adventurers of the Pirate Hunter will follow us. After a pause, Sothos added, "Chief, you were so resolute and decisive when you were an adventurer, leading us to sail ships and hunt pirates, I think you have already made up your mind, and you don't need me to do anything more." ”
"Haha, you don't need to compliment me. Bildt smiled bitterly, "I am no longer the fearless pirate hunter I used to be in the face of blood and artillery fire, the long and comfortable life has unconsciously corroded my will, I don't even want to continue to seek promotion, the companions who have become monsters one by one seem to be still alive in my mind." ”
Call...... He exhaled, and his expression suddenly became serious:
"However, you are quite right, we have no time to hesitate, we must make a decision immediately. ”
With that, Bilt turned his head to the side and pointed to the window with his chin.
Sothos was stunned for a moment, but then understood what the leader meant.
......
Out of the "Sweet Lemon" bar, Klein strolls down the street, ready to hire a horse-drawn carriage at the crossroads.
Just then, he heard the windows of the upper floors clang, and saw a figure fall.
Perhaps due to the horrors of the Antigonus family notes and the strange telegraph office in Port Bansey, Crane's first reaction was that Bilt Brando was dead, and after visiting him, he died suddenly, falling from the stairs and falling to the ground, his eyes wide open.
It's like when he opened the door and saw Riel Bieber's mother dead in an easy chair, her body in a state of decay and her eyes snapping to the ground from external vibrations.
A similar thought flashed through him, and Crane saw clearly that the figure falling from the upper floor was Sothos Young, not Bildt Brando.
And the other party is in normal condition, obviously alive.
Oops, trouble is coming...... Klein chuckled inwardly, and had a more accurate judgment.
If he were to be himself, he would have pretended not to see Sothos Young jumping off the building to intercept him, and before the other person could speak, he would turn around and run away until he threw him off, just like the "Star General" when he was chased by knowledge.
Unfortunately, I'm Gelman Sparrow now, and a mad adventurer can't just run away because of such a trivial matter...... Hey, it's an extra bonus to recognize yourself more clearly...... Klein stopped, looked at Sotos, who was wearing a linen shirt and a brown jacket, landed steadily, pressed his hand to his chest, and saluted:
"Mr. Gelman Sparrow, we have something very important to entrust to you. ”
Here it comes...... Crane responded calmly on the surface:
"I've not been idle lately. ”
It won't take you too long, you can listen to what you're going to do and then consider whether to say no or accept. Sotos, who had a black beard on his mouth and under his chin, said sincerely.
I was afraid that after listening to it, I would have to accept it...... Well, it's a good thing, if Bilt Brando and Sothos Young dare to threaten me and force me to take the task, I don't mind cashing them in gold pounds and extraordinary materials...... Klein thought about it seriously, and found that he didn't seem to need to have too many scruples at sea, and the strength of the pirate general-level could basically go sideways in most places.
He took out the gold-shelled pocket watch on the inside of his clothes, pressed it open, and looked at it:
"I'm giving you five minutes to do so. ”
"Okay, that's enough. Sothos pointed to the entrance to the "Sweet Lemon" bar behind Klein.
Back in the previous room, Klein looked at the wall clock and said with an indifferent expression:
"There are still 3 minutes and 12 seconds. ”
His attitude inexplicably made Bildt feel at ease, and he began to believe that Gelman Sparrow had the absolute ability to complete the task.
"Mr. Gelman, I heard that you can transform into anyone, like the 'Lieutenant General of the Hurricane' Ziringers of the past. Bildt asked, hurrying to speak.
Who leaked this?Klein raised his eyebrows, and his gaze at Bildt instantly became dark.
The fact that Gelman Sparrow can transform into anyone spreads is not a big trouble for Klein, because it is either reminiscent of "wriggling hunger" and the death of Ziringus, or it is suspected of being a "faceling" by the extraordinary who holds a certain amount of secrecy, the former may attract the attention of the "Twilight Hermit", and the latter is likely to attract the attention of the Church of the Night Goddess and send someone to investigate.
Of course, the power of the Church of the Night Goddess on the sea is not strong, and Crane is not too worried, but he is not very willing to clash with the Night Watch.
At that time, he had to give up his identity as Gelman Sparrow, and the image of the adventurer who was crazy, powerful and soft at heart became more and more widely known, recognized and received more and more feedback.
Bildt felt the change in Gelman Sparrow's gaze, and his whole person tensed, and he laughed:
"This is a message coming from the Black Death. ”
Tracy ...... She's taking revenge on me, and one day, I'm going to finish hunting her...... Klein nodded lightly and said:
"You can assume that the news is true. ”
He doesn't go out of his way to explain where the ability to change others comes from, because it fits Gelman Sparrow's personality.
Bildt suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, calmed down for two seconds and said:
"We're helping a big guy find a stand-in. ”
Under the unclear gaze of Gelman Sparrow, he elaborates:
"The big man needs to act alone to deal with a secret matter that no one else can know, so there must be a stand-in to take care of the day-to-day affairs in his place, to meet different guests, to deal with his mistress, without revealing the slightest problem, and he will be back in about three to five days.
"We had already found a man who looked like him, spent a lot of time correcting his manners and accent, and reported the good news to the big man, who knew that the homeless man had overeaten and died of a sudden illness the night before.
"The big man is about to start his own operation, and we don't have enough time to find another person who looks like him, so we can only turn to you for help. ”
Isn't that the real chance I wanted...... Klein listened with a pounding heartbeat.
But he was also keenly aware of one point:
The one who can be called a big man by Bildt, the leader of the "Adventurers' Mutual Aid Association", must be a real big man, and the things around the big man are often not simple, and they contain a lot of risks!
Klein thought for a moment and asked in a low voice:
"Do you think this is dangerous?"
"No, as long as you're not exposed, there won't be any danger, all you need to do is act on behalf of that big man on the bright side, hehe, no one dares to assassinate him, huh...... I know what you're worried about, afraid that the big guy will kill everyone in the know? Rest assured, the pirates have made up a lot of vicious rumors about him, so if it is successfully over, no one will believe it if you leak it in the future, and it will only be treated as a joke. Bildt smiled with his hands outstretched.
Klein didn't dwell too much on the question, and instead asked:
"What kind of pay can you offer?"
"£1,000 in cash, plus three chances to make it by the 'craftsman', hehe, I'll help you pay for everything except the materials. Starting with Gelman Sparrow's previous commission, Bildt made a condition that he thought he could not refuse.
It's OK...... But the most important thing is the opportunity to play realistically...... Klein glanced at the wall bell and said:
"I'll go back and think about it and give you an answer in the evening. ”
In any case, it is necessary to go to the gray mist first to determine the danger of the matter!
- Considering that Bildt and Sothos are extraordinary in Sequence 7 or even Sequence 6, Crane did not ask to go to the bathroom in person, lest the other party notice the problem.
Because he didn't reveal who the big man was, Bildt was not worried, and nodded:
"Okay.
"Hopefully we can have a good time working together. ”
............
On Williams Street, a sturdy and sturdy man nearly two meters tall is looking for clues.
Suddenly, he was inspired and raised his head.
A morning light had appeared around him, illuminating the surrounding houses and gas lamps as if hallucinating.
At the same time, there were fires rising in the streets, and all sorts of supernatural phenomena were emerging.
Sure enough, the Sauron family also sent someone...... The Fursack, who had been suspicious before, looked to the front of the street.
He saw a number of night watchmen wearing red gloves or black gloves appear, and saw the deep black muzzles of guns with intricate patterns sticking out of the roof and aiming at him, and the passers-by around him did not seem to notice at all.
He also saw Archbishop Horamic of the Diocese of Beckland of the Church of Steam and Machines, and St. Anthony, Archbishop of the Diocese of Beckland of the Church of the Goddess of the Night.
Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the Sauron family raise their hands above their heads.
...... The powerful Fursack Spy followed and did the same.
They made a quick decision and chose to surrender!
Resistance will only die on the spot, surrender and have a chance to be redeemed!
............
At half past six in the evening, Klein went to the "Sweet Lemon" bar again and met Bildt and Sothos.
He said expressionlessly:
"£500 upfront.
"Then tell me who I need to become. ”
Bildt couldn't help but smile visibly, and while motioning for Sotos to go to the safe, he said in a deep voice:
"He is the kingdom's supreme naval commander in the Central Sunian Sea.
"Your Excellency Admiral Emilius Livitte!
"A true demigod!"
PS: First change and then change, from today to February 12, there is only one shift at noon.