Chapter 299 The downtrodden bard and the cataclysm
Hearing the strange sound, Lei Xiao motioned to Hu Zhi and Fang Hai beside him to open a path among the bustling crowd, while looking through the gap between the crowds in the direction of the sound.
In front of the wooden door of a tavern, two helpless young waiters were working together to pull a middle-aged man with a thick beard, trying to drag him from the stone steps in front of the tavern to the On a crowded street.
This move caused many passers-by around to look at them in surprise. At the same time, they subconsciously avoided an open space and then walked around. This directly caused the already crowded and lively streets to become crowded again. It was clogged for a while.
After seeing this scene, Lei Xiao continued to observe attentively.
The extremely slovenly middle-aged man who was being pulled was wearing a set of linen clothes full of mud. His messy hair was like a dirty mop that had not been soaked in water for a long time and was stuck together. , holding tightly to an old lute with scratches on its surface.
Because he was dragged on the ground, his exposed skin had a lot of blood marks from friction. However, he still looked completely unaware and was reaching for it. Not far away, someone had already Most of the broken wine bottle was spilled.
"It turned out to be Old Nick."
Kelly on the side frowned and introduced softly to Lei Xiao: "Lord, this guy is a bard in the city. His strength is at the peak of the second level. He usually sings in various taverns. , and occasionally go on missions with mercenaries to make a living.”
"Until last winter, when snowflakes were flying all over the sky, a team of elite mercenaries on a mission left the city. In the end, only he staggered back and fell in the snow at the gate of the city. He was rescued by the city guards, and he has been there ever since. It’s this crazy look.”
Having said this, Kelly shook her head helplessly and continued: "At that time, this matter was still widely circulated and attracted the attention of the Fanyin City Mercenary Union. After all, the location where they went on a mission was relatively safe. In the team, There are also two powerful third-level men.”
"However, due to multiple failed investigations, not even the bodies of other mercenaries or traces of battle were found at the mission site. In addition, Old Nick was severely frightened and could no longer communicate normally. This matter That’s all.”
"In other words, no one knows what happened at that time except old Nick who has gone crazy."
After saying this, Kelly's eyebrows were almost knitted together and she couldn't help but sigh.
"So that's it. There must be an unknown story behind it."
Among the noisy crowd, Lei Xiao looked at the muddy middle-aged man not far away and nodded thoughtfully.
"Even if there is, there is no way to know now."
Kelly shrugged, then curled her lips and said: "To be honest with you Lord, after the incident, my subordinates felt that he was pitiful and had helped him many times, and even planned to find him a job. However, due to the All day long, I would just be drunk and dreaming, muttering about some inexplicable "cataclysm", and finally I had no choice but to give up. ”
"Catastrophe?"
After listening to Kelly's words, Lei Xiao's expression froze and he immediately became alert.
I had heard this ominous word twice before.
The first time was when Zhu Sha from the Magic Tower relayed the prophecies from the elders of the Magic Tower who were good at divination.
The second time was when fellow lord Shen Banxia relayed the prophecy of his second-level subordinate Xina.
Regarding this point, when I was in Shen Banxia's territory, I specifically asked Xina, but the other party only had a vague premonition.
For example, I vaguely saw the light of fire reaching into the sky, heard the bone-chilling screams, and felt the weird and extremely cold oppression, etc., but I couldn't tell the specific content.
"Starting from Zhusha from the Magic Tower, then Shen Banxia's divination by Xina, and then to Kelly today, this is the third time I have heard this word full of ominous words."
Lei Xiao looked at the rickety figure holding the piano in his arms not far away, frowning and murmuring in his heart: "Could it be that what happened to the other party before is related to the catastrophe that will happen in the future? Or, in other words, Did the other party learn some clues about the catastrophe in the previous encounter? ”
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao's expression became more serious.
His eyes moved slightly, and he continued to think while looking at the flow of people coming and going with happy smiles on their faces.
Needless to say, my understanding of the Cataclysm is still literal.
I just know that at some point in the future, it is very likely that a terrible catastrophe will occur that will sweep the entire world.
As for when exactly it happened, and in what form it started, nothing is known.
One thing is for sure, though.
If this so-called catastrophe happens, whether it is you, the hundreds of millions of other lords who will come at the same time, or even the thousands of races on this continent, including the human race, will face an unexpected disaster. changes, or a devastating disaster.
"If you think about it carefully, what Jiang Li once mentioned in the Elven Ruins, could the blank era three thousand years ago have any potential connection with the upcoming catastrophe?"
"And the actions of the mysterious organization, are they also related to this? Or even the arrival of us alien lords, is it also heralding something?"
After thinking about this, Lei Xiao felt like a mess in his heart and sighed secretly.
At this stage, the clues I have are still extremely limited, and it is impossible to make further speculations.
"That's all, according to the previous plan, I have only one goal at the moment, which is to continue to accumulate strength, enhance my abilities, and be fully prepared for all the unknowns that may happen next."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and his eyes fell again on the poor bard not far away.
"In any case, maybe this person is an important clue, but we still don't know."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao did not hesitate, and immediately led the main force and subordinates, passed through the surrounding crowd, and went straight to the door of the tavern.
When he got closer, he looked at the figure curled up on the ground in front of him. With his good perception, Lei Xiao could clearly feel it.
The opponent's strength is indeed at the peak level of the second level. However, his aura is unreal, like a gossamer. It is obvious that he has not practiced for a long time.
"Old Nick, Old Nick, it's not that we don't give you drinks, but we can't help you coming here to ask for them every day. We have just opened the door and haven't opened yet."
I saw one of the young guys with a helpless face struggling to drag the slovenly middle-aged man called Old Nick down the stairs. He was about to turn around and leave, but his eyes were caught by a bag of golden dragons.
"Go in and tell your boss that I've booked this tavern and carry this middle-aged man in safely."
Lei Xiao smiled and handed the golden dragon to the other party's hand casually, then pointed to the middle-aged man named Nick on the ground and said.
"Sir... please wait a moment!"
After taking the heavy gold coins in Lei Xiao's hand, the young clerk's eyes lit up, and he quickly ran back to the store with the other stunned clerk beside him.
In the blink of an eye, the two people ran out quickly, followed behind them by a middle-aged man with a big belly.
The three of them did not hesitate. After bowing respectfully to Lei Xiao, they worked together to carry Nick in again, who was confused and didn't know what he was talking about.
Under the astonished gazes of the surrounding people, Lei Xiao walked into the tavern and noticed.
The area here is larger than that of Maia's tavern in Gelin City, and the environment is almost the same.
Whether it's the air mixed with the smell of alcohol and vomit, the old brass oil lamps extinguished on the greasy table, or the neatly arranged draft beer glasses and white rags on the wooden L-shaped bar, there is a strong medieval classic flavor everywhere.
"Sir, may I ask if you have any other instructions?"
The pot-bellied tavern owner closed the door, rubbed his hands, and trotted to Lei Xiao with a smile on his face.
The gold coins the Lord just gave him were the net profit of his tavern for several months!
Looking at the downcast middle-aged man sitting peacefully not far away, holding a bottle of wine and pouring it into his mouth, Lei Xiao asked casually: "Has he always looked like this?"
"My lord, that's exactly what it is."
The tavern owner nodded helplessly and responded: "This guy comes to the villain's shop almost every day to eat and drink. He always talks about the "catastrophe" and often scares away the villain's customers. So much so that when the villain dreams at night, he often dreams of this guy, emptying out the villain's shop. ”
"Besides "cataclysm," did he say anything else? ”
Lei Xiao pondered for a moment and continued to ask.
"As far as I'm concerned, sir, no."
After thinking for a moment, the tavern owner glanced at the middle-aged bard who had just finished his drink not far away and looked quite satisfied, then shook his head helplessly.
"That's all, find me a separate room. I have something to ask him alone."
Lei Xiao waved his hand and then gave instructions.
Not long after, in a room that was completely wrapped in the scent of knotweed and isolated from the outside world, Lei Xiao learned after some patient questioning.
This middle-aged bard named Nick was indeed unable to communicate normally. He just kept repeating the words "Catastrophe" in a vibrato.
Sometimes, he even showed a horrified expression, and looked crazy from start to finish.
In desperation, feeling the strong body odor on the opponent's body, Lei Xiao frowned and remotely connected with Ye Cang and Faxia, two main experts who were good at healing.
After describing Nick's condition in detail, Lei Xiao learned.
The other party's situation was not an abnormal state or mental attack caused by magic, but simply a strong fear.
Therefore, even if you use high-level purification magic, you cannot cure it. You can only use healing potions to assist it and wait for it to slowly recover on its own.
"Having said that, the Lord, without any magic intervention, can make a second-level peak powerhouse feel such fear, I'm afraid he has seen something quite remarkable."
Only Ye Cang's voice was heard, and it came through the words again.
"On this point, I'm afraid we can only get the truth later."
Lei Xiao smiled helplessly and then stopped talking.
"Kelly, if that's the case, you should send someone to resettle this guy. Don't forget to clean up this sloppy guy."
Lei Xiao looked at the middle-aged bard in front of him with distracted eyes, and told the woman in red beside him: "This person is very important to us, we must take good care of him."
After finishing speaking, Lei Xiao moved his mind and handed 20 second-level healing potions into Kelly's hands.
Currently, Lei Xiao still has more than 300 second-level healing potions, so there is no need to worry about quantity issues.
"I obey! Lord, please rest assured!"
Through Lei Xiao's series of actions just now, Kelly also realized the seriousness of the problem and quickly saluted seriously.
"If this person recovers in the future, be sure to notify me as soon as possible."
Looking at Kelly's serious and understanding look, Lei Xiao nodded with satisfaction.
Just when the two of them said this, the reminder sounded again.
After the connection was connected, Lin's rustling voice immediately reached Lei Xiao's ears: "Lord Qi, my subordinates have joined Nanxing Nanyue and are on their way to the city!"
"Very good, just come to where I am now."
At this point, Lei Xiao told Lin the location and name of the tavern, and then stopped talking.
While waiting for the arrival of the three subordinates, Lei Xiao notified the tavern owner to prepare meals. Today's lunch was simply settled here.
"See you Lord!"
Not long after, under Lin's guidance, two petite and exquisite figures appeared in front of Lei Xiao at the same time.
"Nanxing Nanyue, you have worked hard along the way."
In the closed room, Lei Xiao looked at the two identical sisters in front of him. He first touched their heads respectively, and then handed the two [Disappearance Rings] to them.
It has to be said that even though they had not seen each other for a while, Lei Xiao couldn't help but feel as if he was in another world when looking at the cute and smart two people in front of him.
After all, these twin sisters are the two oldest powerful men in the territory besides Knotweed.
In this way, the group of people who successfully reunited with Nan Xing Nan Yue had a simple lunch first, and then Lei Xiao immediately ordered Kelly to guide Nan Xing Nan Yue to find the whereabouts of Klee and his son.
"Lord, the Southern Star is in place!"
"Lord, Nanyue is already in place!"
Since Kelly had secretly ordered someone to follow her before, it didn't take much effort for the twin sisters to start monitoring their target's replies one after another, which reached Lei Xiao's ears one after another.
"Okay, now that everything is ready, let's just wait for the other party to reveal its flaws while participating in the first two auctions in the afternoon."
After finishing speaking, Lei Xiao left the tavern with his subordinates and started walking towards the Phytolacca Trade Fair again.
After walking through the bustling street and arriving at the entrance of the Phytolacca Fair, Kelly, who had been waiting there for a long time, immediately greeted her.
Next, it is naturally the important time to participate in the auction and further collect resources and materials! (End of chapter)