Chapter 373 Before the Red Arrow City Gate
Two brilliant suns were in the sky, and the blue sky was exceptionally clear.
On a rather rugged and narrow mountain road, several carriages covered with oilcloth were slowly advancing, escorted by a group of mercenaries.
It can be observed from the corner of the oilcloth that is occasionally blown up by the breeze.
The items delivered were all ordinary seasonings and salt, nothing special.
Because there is an unobstructed cliff on one side of the road, it looks misty and bottomless.
Therefore, the middle-aged businessman who was driving in the carriage at the head was extremely careful. He held the reins of the old horse in front of him tightly with both hands and did not dare to be careless for a moment.
On the other hand, the few mercenaries walking around looked a little relaxed and were talking to each other in low voices.
Now they are very close to their destination.
For a time, there were the creaking sounds of the wooden carriage, the occasional whistling of the strong wind coming from under the cliff, and the low voices of the mercenaries talking one after another.
It forms a very suitable and very common journey scene.
"Captain, after passing this mountain, we will reach the boundary of Red Arrow Town. We have been sleeping in the wilderness for several days. We must have a few drinks soon!"
I saw a handsome male mercenary wearing leather armor with a hint of childishness still on his face. He put away the sheepskin map in his hand and looked at the rather delicate-looking and sassy female mercenary beside him with an expectant look on his face.
"New here, you kid... are you trying to trick our captain?"
On the other side, a middle-aged male mercenary holding a square shield came up with a smirk on his face and joked: "The nickname of our captain is a bloody rose with thorns. Not only is his own strength, he has reached a level that people look up to." The second level of peak level, and it is also famous that you will never get drunk after a thousand cups. You, a young eggplant, should go back and practice for a few more years.”
"Senior, no...it's not what you think!"
Hearing this, the young and handsome mercenary waved his hands quickly and said with a blushing face: "I just think the captain is very cool, and I want to become a professional mercenary like the captain!"
"Old Rock, you have been playing the role of defender in our team for some years, right? At the beginning, wasn't it also our captain that you were targeting? Why didn't you succeed and you taught the newcomers a lesson? ?”
I saw a middle-aged priest with a few patches on his white robe beside him, raising his eyebrows seriously.
"I said treatment, don't talk nonsense, I...the youngest kid in my family is already a fool!"
The old man holding the shield, Rock, blushed and quickly explained: "I just want the newcomers to learn to retreat despite difficulties. You know, our captain is the dream lover of many mercenaries! He has made too many enemies. , is not a good thing, including love rivals.”
"Okay, now is not the time for such a joke."
At this moment, the sassy female mercenary, who had not spoken yet, frowned slightly and said, "Have you forgotten where our destination is?"
Hearing this, Rock immediately shut his mouth, leaving the handsome mercenary with a confused look on his face, and said blankly: "Captain, is this Red Arrow Town any different from other towns?"
"Newcomer, you don't know something. This Red Arrow Town is a famously cruel place in the surrounding area."
Shaking his head helplessly, the mercenary priest with patches on his white robe began to explain: "This Red Arrow Town has only one industry, which is to breed a large number of violent magic bead monsters by the river, and then Sell the magic beads they produce to make a lot of profits.”
"However, since this kind of monster is extremely difficult to raise, whether you are collecting magic beads or feeding it, you may encounter its fatal attack. The final outcome is obvious. And this kind of thing, in Happens almost every day in Red Arrow Town ”
Having said this, the mercenary priest sighed softly, his eyes full of helplessness.
"So that's it..."
The handsome mercenary swallowed involuntarily, and then said: "If that's the case, then why not add some protective measures to reduce casualties? Or, simply change to a new industry?"
"Because the people in power here don't allow it."
A rustling voice sounded, and the female mercenary captain sighed softly: "As for strengthening protective measures, for the people in power here, it is naturally because the cost and maintenance costs are too high, and it is not worth it. Compared with these high costs, killing a few insignificant residents every day is obviously a perfect deal.”
Just when a few mercenaries said this.
After twists and turns, the convoy had already driven out of the mountain road and arrived at a spacious avenue.
At this time, the outline of a town not far away gradually began to come into view.
Looking carefully, the walls of this town are extremely tall.
It is covered with defensive measures similar to a magic grid, and from time to time, violent currents can be seen flashing across it.
This kind of magic grid has almost no effect on first-level five-star or above cultivators. They can compete by mobilizing the energy in the body.
But for ordinary civilians, it is fatal.
From this, the role of these magic power grids is naturally self-evident.
"This is not a town, it's just a huge prison."
Looking at the black-armored soldiers standing neatly at the gate of the city, the handsome mercenary swallowed involuntarily again.
"Newcomers, don't talk nonsense for a while. These soldiers are all murderous guys and their methods are extremely ruthless. Last time, I saw with my own eyes a young couple trying to escape from the town. He was stabbed on the spot without even asking for a reason.”
Shaking his head helplessly, Rock, who was holding the shield, lowered his voice and said, "What's even more annoying is that another time, a young mercenary who was about your age got into a quarrel with a guard guard. , was also killed on the spot, and his body was hung at the city gate for several days.”
After swallowing, Rock lowered his voice a little and said: "The joking voices of those soldiers at that time are still echoing in my ears now."
"Besides, these people are even children...sigh."
In the middle of his words, the middle-aged pastor quickly clasped his hands in front of his chest in a praying posture, and then said no more words.
"These soldiers are so arrogant and domineering, is there no one to take care of them?"
The handsome mercenary clenched his fists with an indignant expression.
"Hush! The person in power here, standing behind him, is Marquis Luoji, who dominates the surrounding area! Such a high-ranking and powerful figure, ordinary people can't even hide, so who would dare to trouble him? ?”
Instructing the handsome mercenary to lower his voice a little lower, the middle-aged mercenary Rock said cautiously.
"It would be great if another big shot could show up and kill all these hateful guys."
Under the bright sunshine, looking at the fierce-looking black-armored soldiers at the door, the handsome mercenary clenched his fists tightly and bit his lips.
After listening to the handsome mercenary's words, Rock and the other priest mercenary couldn't help but shook their heads helplessly and said nothing.
Such innocent words can only be said by such a stupid boy who is just starting out.
At this moment, only the female mercenary captain who was walking at the front could not help but flash a hint of expectation in her bright eyes, muttering to herself: "I hope there will really be such a big shot."< br>
While looking forward to it, the female mercenary captain turned slightly and said to the mercenaries behind her: "In short, this time the escort is over, we will immediately look for the next mission. It is better to stay in this kind of place that eats people without spitting out bones." Wonderful.”
“It all depends on the captain’s orders.”
Hearing this, all the mercenaries behind him touched their chests and saluted.
After a while, this group of people quickly arrived at the city gate.
At this time, there were already many other caravans lining up at the door waiting for inspection.
At a glance, it was bustling with mercenaries and merchants transporting supplies.
Naturally, no ordinary travelers would come to this town that was already notorious.
It can be seen from the magic grid standing tall on the city wall.
The residents in the city obviously had no possibility of escaping.
"You old cunning guy, get out of here quickly."
After a while, after accepting the money bag respectfully handed over by a businessman, the captain of the black-armored soldier who was doing the interrogation roughly patted the businessman on the head, and then greedily put the money bag into his arms. , while taking a few more black-armored soldiers to the next convoy, they began to continue their investigation.
Seeing this, the middle-aged mercenary Rock, who was holding a shield, and the middle-aged priest mercenary next to him couldn't help but look at each other.
The convoy they were guarding was right behind this convoy.
What was delivered was just ordinary seasonings and salt.
By then, I hope nothing will go wrong.
You know, once these arrogant and domineering soldiers are in a bad mood, they will suffer disaster.
Deep down in their hearts, both of them felt a little nervous.
There was a sudden commotion in the caravan ahead.
"Old guy, this pretty girl has never appeared in your caravan before."
I saw the captain of the black-armored soldier pointing at a pretty well-developed young girl next to him, and then asked a gray-haired old businessman: "Who is this person?"
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"Sir, this is Lao Chan's little daughter. It's the first time she has gone out to do business with Lao Chan, so she looks strange to me, and I hope you will be aware of her."
With a look of panic on his face, the old businessman bowed in response, and immediately took out a large money bag and handed it over respectfully.
After taking the money bag, the captain of the black-armored soldier weighed it in his hand. A look of satisfaction appeared on his face full of anger, and he nodded slightly.
Just when everyone thought that this storm was over.
The captain of the black-armored soldiers first put the money bag into his arms, then immediately changed his face and ordered to the black-armored soldiers behind him: "You want to bribe me with money, that girl must be a spy, give it to me Take her back and I will interrogate her in person soon!”
Having said this, an evil smile suddenly appeared on the face of the black-armored soldier captain.
At first, without concealing it, he looked up and down on the young girl's curvy body.
"Sir, there is a misunderstanding! She is just an old little girl!"
The old businessman quickly protected the young woman with a frightened face and began to explain.
"Old guy, how dare you hinder me?"
I saw the captain of the black-armored soldier spat at the old businessman and threatened: "I think you are tired of living!"
After finishing speaking, a strong murderous aura suddenly emerged from the captain of the black-armored soldier. He pulled out the long sword from his waist and pointed the sharp tip of the sword directly at the old businessman's old neck.
Seeing this scene, the mercenaries guarding the old businessman lowered their heads in silence, unable to think of any resistance.
Their mission is only to escort the caravan to its destination. As for contending with these murderous soldiers, it is obviously not within the scope of the mission.
The other mercenaries and merchants around them also turned their heads to the side, with expressions of reluctance but helplessness on their faces.
They couldn't afford to offend these arrogant and domineering soldiers.
You know, standing behind these soldiers is Marquis Rocky, who covers the sky with one hand!
Seeing the obedient expressions of the people around him, the murderous smile on the face of the captain of the black-armored soldier became even more intense.
Then, without hesitation, he raised his sword and slashed at the old businessman.
"Stop!"
A determined voice sounded, interrupting the movement of the black-armored soldier captain.
Hearing the sudden sound, not only the black-armored soldier captain and his group, but also the surrounding mercenaries and merchants, also looked around in surprise.
The one who spoke was the handsome young mercenary.
After a moment of silence, the first people to look horrified were the middle-aged mercenary Rock and the middle-aged priest next to him.
These two are both veteran mercenaries, so they naturally know the consequences of doing so.
By then, not only will this new and handsome mercenary be killed on the spot, but even they may not be able to escape his involvement!
"Oh my god, why did the captain recruit such a stupid young man?"
Thinking of this, Rock even wanted to cry. He pulled the young mercenary's sleeves and said to the black-armored captain with a playful smile: "Sir, this kid was talking to a villain just now. Excuse me. Your Excellency performs your official duties, and I hope you will show your kindness.”
However, the young mercenary broke free from Roque's arm. Instead of retreating, he took a stubborn step forward and cast an angry look at the black-armored soldier captain.
"Hey, I haven't encountered such a tough opponent in a long time. I wonder if you can withstand my full attack?"
Seeing this scene, the captain of the black-armored soldiers laughed angrily. The long sword in his hand reflected a cold light, and he immediately came over with a group of black-armored soldiers.
At this moment, a slender figure exuding an impressive aura slowly stood in front of the black-armored soldier captain. (End of chapter)