Chapter 72 Recruiting (please collect)
After Karl arrived, Aya and others rented a small courtyard. Each person had a room, and they were no longer crowded together like before.
A room was even set aside specifically to greet guests.
“Jacqueline!”
Seeing the figure pushing the door in, Karl couldn’t help but look surprised:
"Is it you?"
The companion I met underground in the Black City, Jacqueline, a survivor of the Whisperer of the Wind, actually came to Freeport.
This is normal.
Those who escape from the Black City will most likely come here.
"Mr. Carl!" Jacqueline, a tall woman with scars on her face, bent down to salute:
"We met again."
"Yes." Karl sighed:
"You also escaped?"
"Thanks to you." Jacqueline There was a feeling of joy in surviving the disaster in his voice, as well as a sense of gratitude:
"If you hadn't taken the lead in resisting and killed the knight captain among the city guards, we would have fallen with the Black City."
"You saved our lives!"
"It's all in the past, don't mention it again." Karl waved his hand and looked behind the other person:
"Who is this?"< br>
“Let me introduce it to you.” Jacqueline hurriedly stretched out her hand to signal:
“Knight Yas, the manager of the Scythe Brotherhood in the Vanilla Market, I just came to Freeport and know everything. I don’t understand, thanks for his help.”
"Hello."
Yas is a gentle, middle-aged man. He does not have the fishy smell of ordinary people in Freeport, but has a light incense.
Perfume?
Not only did he spray perfume, his clothes were also neatly taken care of, and his leather boots were spotless.
It is not an easy task to stay clean on such a muddy road.
It's obvious.
This is a person who pays attention to appearance.
“I have long heard that there was a warrior from the Black City who led the mining slaves to resist the tyranny of the city guards.”
Yasi put one hand on his chest and bent down to salute:
“Your courage and wisdom are admirable!”
"I heard that you have also come to Freeport, and you know Jacqueline, so I took the liberty to come and disturb you."
He put down the gift in his hand.
"You're welcome." Karl stretched out his hand and said:
"Please sit down."
The other party made a good first impression on him. He was elegant and polite. Much stronger than the one from the Poseidon Society.
And bringing an acquaintance here will increase your persuasiveness.
After sitting down.
Yas was not in a hurry to talk about business, but instead talked about the situation in Freeport. He is a successful businessman and is well-informed. Even boring things can be said in a lively and interesting way. What's more, people in the Black City have no access to the outside world, and Aya and others are even more eavesdropping.
Karl doesn’t talk much, but he has a reserve of knowledge that is unmatched by ordinary people, and his words often hit the point directly.
This made Yas very excited, and the conversation became more and more intense.
"The so-called sickle represents the blade of Cronus, the god of death. This sickle symbolizes the end of time and the coming of death."
"Many organizations use the sickle as a title. I heard that before Black City There was also a Scythe Club?"
"Yes."
Karl nodded:
"It just died out due to the fight between the forces."
"Alas!" Yas sighed softly:
"People's hearts are fickle, and disputes are hard to avoid. There is no manager in the Free Harbor, and disputes are common."
"If If there is no master in charge, a small force will not last long and will perish."
"Only a big force can last!"
He looked at Karl and said seriously:
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"Brother Carl has just arrived in Freeport and has not joined any force yet. You might as well consider our Scythe Brotherhood."
Carl touched his chin and said nothing.
He is waiting for the other party to make conditions.
There are not many pharmacists in Freeport, and even fewer like him who can refine more than ten kinds of medicines.
No matter which force it is placed in, it is a hot commodity.
"The leader of our Scythe Brotherhood is a great knight who is expected to become a legend, and several elders are also great knights." Yas smiled and said:
"In terms of the number of great knights, the Poseidon Association and the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce both have Not as good as us!”
“ Brother Carl is very powerful and not very young. He is expected to become a great knight. We can provide more support in this regard."
"Oh!" Carl's eyes moved slightly:
"Why. Say?”
"The Scythe Brotherhood can provide a shop in the vanilla market, with at least two high-quality beast pills for you to practice every month. Some books on knight practice can also be read for free." Yas said:
" In addition, add a Dark Walker Seal."
"We will also provide the materials you need to make the potion, but the potion needs to be supplied to the people of the Brotherhood first."
This condition is good. !
So far, the Scythe Brotherhood is the one with the best conditions among the three, and Karl is obviously moved.
"Mr. Carl."
Jacqueline said from the side:
"The Mark of the Dark Walker is an advanced version of the Shadow Mark of the Shadow Alliance and belongs exclusively to the Scythe Brotherhood."
"This seal is even rarer than the swimming seal!"
"Not bad." Yas smiled and said:
"Those who have the seal of the Dark Walker will be favored by the night, and their strength can be increased by 20% at night."
"Can see the night as day, hiding in the shadows is less likely to be detected, and can even be contacted To the existence of ghosts."
Strength increased by 20%?
A smile couldn't help but appear on Karl's face.
If he could really increase his strength by 20%, then he would have the courage to challenge the great knight at night.
After all, in addition to his knightly skills, he is also an intermediate wizard apprentice.
“Thank you to the Scythe Brotherhood for the invitation.”
Karl said:
“I just arrived at Freeport not long ago, and I really haven’t figured out what to do next. There's nothing better than joining the Scythe Brotherhood."
"Well..."
"When will the seal be given?"
"In the past two days!" Yas joked:
"Brother Carl, after receiving the seal, you will be a member of the brotherhood, and you will not regret it then. "
"Of course not." Carl shook his head.
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Returning to the Sickle Brotherhood's headquarters, Yas couldn't hide his excitement.
Karl gave him a good feeling. Although he was powerful in force, he was more like a knowledgeable scholar. He did not have the aggressiveness of ordinary knights. He felt very comfortable staying together and talking.
Being a pharmacist is a bonus.
And as what happened in the Black City slowly spread, people who escaped from the Black City were very grateful to Karl, and his joining would also attract this group of people.
It can be said that it kills multiple birds with one stone!
"Creak..."
Pushing open a door, Yas walked in quickly:
"Father!"
He said hastily:
"Karl has agreed to join the Scythe Brotherhood. As long as he sends the Dark Walker over, he will be one of his own."
"Well..." Henry, the fourth elder of the Sickle Brotherhood, known as the Eagle, opened his eyes. His expression was a little complicated and he said slowly:
"Yasi, if... I mean if , without the Dark Walker Seal, would he still agree?"
"Huh?" Yas was stunned, subconsciously feeling something bad, and asked hesitantly:
"Father, what are you doing? What do you mean?”
“Alas!”
Henry sighed, stood up slowly from his seat, and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back:
"Not long after you left, the second elder's people came over. Their little Heli wanted to The Seal of the Dark Walker."
"But..." Yas frowned:
"We have already decided."
"We have decided, but haven't we given it yet? "Henry waved:
"You know the character of the second elder very well. If you don't give him the seal, you will inevitably be in trouble in the future."
"Little Heli is that kind of person again..."
"Change one. Seal it!”
“Father!” Yasi stamped his feet angrily:
“How can you change this kind of thing? Didn’t you tell them that the seal has been sealed?”
"Said it." Henry sighed:
"But do you think it is useful?"
"This..." Yas hesitated. He knew the character of the second elder very well. He couldn't help but steel teeth. He gritted his teeth and said angrily:
"Father, you are also an elder in the association!"
"I am old." Henry said bitterly:
"You can't do it if you don't obey the old age!"
"I'll go find the president." Yas said solemnly:
"Karl is not old and has great hope of becoming a great knight. Join We have a lot of benefits.”
“And...”
“How can I meet people now that the matter has been decided?”
He is a very face-conscious person and cannot do such a slap in the face.
"President?" Henry shook his head:
"The president's son is pursuing little Heli, and do you think the president is willing to veto the second elder's proposal?"
Yas was silent.
Indeed.
In the past few years, the president has spent most of his time practicing in seclusion, hoping to get closer to becoming a legend.
All matters of the Sickle Brotherhood are handled by several elders, among whom the second elder is the most powerful.
Henry had withdrawn from the front line due to serious injuries earlier and only dealt with some business transactions.
Gradually, it is on the edge of power.
The father and son had little to say in the Scythe Brotherhood.
"What should we do?"
Yas lowered his head:
"Let me tell Karl that the promised seal is gone?"
"Alas!"
< br>Henry sighed:
“This is the only way.”
…………
We agreed to wait for two days, but it disappeared as soon as we waited.
On the other hand, Jacqueline came once during the period. Her attitude was very strange, and she hesitated for a long time without any specific news.
“Huh…”
Karl was not stupid, how could he not see the problem? He couldn't help but shook his head:
"It seems like it won't work."
"Uncle."
Aya walked in:
“Sister Susan is here.”
"Please!"
Karl stood up.
Susan was dressed brightly as always, and her cool attire under the cloak showed off her figure.
“I got some news.”
With her white and slender legs crossed together, she smiled and said:
"The Sickle Brotherhood has a new Dark Walker Seal. This seal was finally given to the second elder's daughter, Little Heli."
"I know Little Heli. She can't bear the slightest hardship of cultivation. She eats it every day." Chujumaru is only a knight's attendant, so it is unlikely that she will become a knight. The second elder is probably worried that she is not strong enough. Yicai gave her the seal."
"Really?" Karl picked up the wine glass and took a sip, the expression on his face did not change at all:
"She has a good father. "
No wonder I haven't believed it. It turns out that the seal already has an owner. Does Yas have no shame in coming to see him?
This is a bit deliberate.
As long as the reason is explained, Karl will not blame him. He can only say that Yas is a man who cannot afford to lose face.
But I don’t know.
The less you come, the more unpleasant it will be.
Having the courage to face difficulties and find ways to solve them is the key. Blindly escaping will only look cowardly and nothing will be accomplished in the end.
"Yes!" Susan flicked her wavy golden hair:
"A good father can indeed make people envious."
"Actually, our Dragon King Chamber of Commerce is also good, especially in purchasing. All kinds of supplies are the most convenient."
"Hmm..." Karl was noncommittal:
"Really?"
"Join us, and the Chamber of Commerce will provide you with two high-quality animal pills for free every month, and give you the right to purchase two more." Susan sat up straight and looked with bright eyes:
"In addition..."< br>
“Add another steel body seal!”
She has been here several times, and there is no need to repeat the previous conditions. This time, she mainly added one more seal.
The seal may not be expensive.
But too little!
Especially the seals with better quality have a price but no market.
"Steel body?" Karl thought thoughtfully.
He has heard about this seal for a long time, and several people who died in his hands were carrying this seal.
Refining the steel body seal can increase the body's defense to a certain extent.
to be honest.
He was not very moved by this. After all, with his secondary magic field and armor, his defense was strong enough.
But louse meat is also meat, and the steel body seal is not bad either.
As for the high-quality animal pills, they are a pure benefit. After you buy them, you can resell them even if you don’t take them.
Now he asked slowly:
"What do you say about the potion?"
"This can be discussed." Seeing Karl's expression of interest, Susan couldn't help but her eyes lit up and said:
"The Chamber of Commerce provides the materials, you are responsible for it. Refining potions and delivering a certain amount to the Chamber of Commerce Treat it as a material fee." "Put some of the rest over to the Chamber of Commerce store for sale, and we will give you a portion of the profit."
"You can sell the rest in your own store. For sale.”
As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper.
The specific quota is written on the paper, including the minimum number of potions that need to be refined and handed over to the Chamber of Commerce every month.
There is also profit sharing.
According to what is written above, Karl is equivalent to working for the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce, and he will not earn much money.
Of course.
If you work hard and refine more than a certain amount of potions every month, your income will increase significantly.
Karl was thoughtful.
He doesn't care much about income, his main purpose is to have a fixed base in Freeport.
As for the refining of potions, Aya will try his best to complete it without wasting too much of his time.
When it comes to specific profits, naturally you can't just say what the other party says, so the two started a heated discussion on this.
a long time.
Karl asked:
"When will the seal be given?"
The Sickle Brotherhood's set seals can be changed, which shows that there are differences in internal rights. In this case, joining the Dragon King The Chamber of Commerce is a good choice.
“Now!”
Susan smiled and asked someone to pick up a wooden box and open the lid. There was a dharma seal inside.
Steel body!
"Heh..."
Karl chuckled and shook his head, reaching out:
"Deal!"
"Welcome!" Susan stretched out her hands, took Karl's right hand, and said with enthusiasm
"Welcome to the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce!"
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Green Vine Castle is located in the east city of Signo. It once belonged to the Grand Duke of Saxony when he was still a count.
Later the Archduke left and gave it to the church.
Some large banquets involving churches are usually held here.
This is an ancient castle, surrounded by towering stone walls and pointed towers, looking solemn and mysterious in the afterglow of the setting sun.
When Karl arrived, the band and singers were already in place, and the singers in gorgeous uniforms were singing hymns to themselves.
Sacred and melodious singing echoed in the castle and gardens, and most of the guests came and went with solemn expressions.
Pleasure, cheerfulness, and playfulness are not in line with the style here.
Dina wore a feather-decorated hat, and the heavy headdress made her, who was already confused, lower her head from time to time.
“Sir.”
Karl has no acquaintance here, so he can only chat next to her:
"Didn't you sleep well yesterday?"
"Not just yesterday?" Dinah rolled her eyes and forced herself to say:
"It has been several days in a row. For Kaili's fiancée, we I traveled almost all over Beicheng."
"Thank you." Karl expressed his admiration:
"It is Kaili's luck and ours to have such a considerate commander. Lucky.”
He had also heard about this.
Seeing that Kaili could not rescue his fiancée by his own strength, he harassed his colleagues in the inspection department.
Everyone is trying their best to help him find a fiancée.
In conjunction.
The usually idle inspection hall has also become busy.
"It's not just because of him." Dinah shook her head slightly:
"While investigating in Beicheng these days, I found that many girls have disappeared recently, almost every day."
She looked solemn:
“There must be an evil force that is robbing girls secretly. I don’t know what they are going to do?”
“Hmm!”
"You don't seem surprised at all?"
"Uh..." Karl shrugged:
"I've heard some rumors."
"Have you heard of it?" Dinah looked solemn:
"Since you heard about it, why didn't you report it? Don't forget, you are the inspector who maintains public security in the city!"
"Sir."
Karl sighed:
"I can't be the only one who knows about this kind of thing. If you just ask a little bit, you can hear the news."
" If anything happens to the nobles' children or the people in the inner city, the inspection office will deal with it. When will it deal with the ordinary people in the outer city? "
"You are making excuses for your irresponsibility!" Dinah waved her arms fiercely:
"Justice, protection, justice, whether you are a noble or a knight, you should abide by these moral qualities."
"..." Karl opened his mouth and sighed helplessly:
"Okay!"< br>
"I am too cold and ruthless. I hope the commander will arrest those criminals as soon as possible and give an explanation to the citizens."
Again:
"I mean what I say!"
"Humph!"
Dina snorted coldly.
She couldn't stand Karl's cold and distant attitude. He was obviously a noble or an inspector, but he forgot what justice was? What is responsibility?
But...
How many of today’s nobles and knights are still abiding by the rules that were once ‘outdated’?
Looking at the whole place, the guests were all dressed up and solemn, but who hasn’t done something dirty behind the scenes?
Alas!
Dina sighed silently, a feeling of fatigue suddenly came to her mind, but she was suppressed by her fighting spirit in an instant.
I am different!
Shouldn't fall!
"Wow..."
"Pop!"
At this time, the music in the venue stopped, and everyone politely clapped their hands and applauded the singers.
“Didn’t you say that today’s banquet is for Archbishop Antonio?” Karl tilted his head and asked:
"Why don't you see anyone else?"
"They seem to be resting in the back." Dinah raised her head and looked at the crowd:
"Earl Barrow and His Royal Highness Duna are here. The Archbishop should He also showed up, but we didn’t pay attention.”
“Yeah.”
Karl nodded.
That's how it should be.
They didn’t pay much attention to the people at the banquet venue, and they didn’t even listen carefully to Her Highness Du Na’s speech.
"Karl!"
At this time, a familiar voice sounded.
Jenny held up the hem of her skirt and trotted up to the two of them, with a smile on her face and excitement on her face:
"I didn't expect you to be here today. Hello, Captain Dinah."
"Yes." Karl said:
"You sing very well and make people addicted."
< br>Dina returned the favor.
“Addicted is not a word that can be used to describe hymns.” Jenny shook her head. She was also one of the singers today:
"I..."
"I'm leaving the city of Signal soon."
She joined the Barrow Concert Company and made her first official singing appearance on stage, and was noticed by people from the Royal Opera House. .
After this banquet, people from the theater will go to the royal city to study.
It was undoubtedly a surprise to see Karl at this time, so he took the initiative to find him after the end.
"I heard." Karl asked:
"Are you going alone?"
"Yes."
Jenny's eyes were reddish and her fingers were wrapped around each other. Hem of skirt, whispered:
"I will go to the royal city to study first, and when I make money, I will take my mother over, which will take at least two or three years."
She has just grown up and has never left her mother. She has been away for two or three years without a companion.
When I think of this, I can't help but feel uneasy in my heart.
But Dinah knew that the opportunity was rare, and if she missed it, she might never see it again in her life.
“Time will pass quickly if you study.” Karl comforted:
“I don’t know how many years it will take for someone to join the Royal Opera House in Signal City. Maybe you can also Not only Mrs. Mary, but also me will be proud of being able to become a divine singer.”
The so-called divine singers are singers who sing specifically for gods, and their status is no less than that of a regional bishop.
It is said.
Some of the angels around the gods are the divine singers.
“I can’t do it.”
Jenny looked shy:
"I have never learned any music theory knowledge. I don't understand anything. I am the stupidest among teachers and students."
"Knowledge can be learned, but talent is innate. You can't learn it even if you want to." "Karl smiled:
“Your talent is truly enviable.”
“Thank you.” Jenny smiled sweetly:
“When I go to the royal city, I can give it to you. Write a letter? ”
"Of course." Karl nodded and said:
"But I am leaving Signuo City soon. I don't have a specific location yet, and I may not be able to contact you until later."
"Ah!" Jenny's heart trembled:
"You want to leave too?"
"Where to go?"
"A rather special place." Karl did not say it directly. After all, the Black Swamp is not suitable for ordinary people to live in.
But his words obviously misunderstood Jenny, thinking that she was unwilling to say it, and her expression couldn't help but darken.
“Jenny!”
At this time, a slightly sharp voice sounded.
A woman who I thought was tall walked out of the concert troupe. She quickly came to Jenny and said in a deep voice:
"What are you doing here?"
"Teacher."
Jenny was obviously afraid of the other party, and subconsciously shrank her head:
"I want to say a few words to my friend."
“Friend?” The woman’s scrutinizing eyes fell on Karl, and then she snorted disdainfully:
"You should remember your identity, and everything must serve God, so that you can truly sing hymns well."
"The body must be pure, and the soul must be pure too!"
This group of people It is forbidden to have a relationship between a man and a woman.
“Yes.” Jenny responded timidly.
“Let’s go.”
The woman pulled her sleeve:
"Come back with me, we may return to the royal city tonight."
Watching the reluctant Jenny leave, Dinah couldn't help but chuckle:
“She likes you.”
“The impulse of a little girl in her ignorant period cannot be taken seriously.” Karl shook his head.
"Oh!"
Dina looked a little surprised:
"You know her thoughts but don't respond. This is not like a gentleman."
" It is unbecoming of a gentleman to ruin a person's future because of impulsiveness." Carl said calmly:
"Sir, what do you think?"
"Tsk tsk..." Dinah shook her head and tutted:
"Karl, I think I should get to know you again. Although you are a little colder, at least you are not so sentimental."
She has seen many passionate aristocrats, both men and women.
She was impressed by Carl's attitude towards Jenny. There were not many people who could restrain their desires, especially nobles who had no restraints.
No wonder!
No wonder he looks down on his cousin.
This Karl at least has some emotional advantages.
“It seems that Archbishop Antonio will not show up today.” Looking at Count Barrow speaking on the stage, Karl whispered to himself:
“Maybe I should find a chance to leave. ."
"Whatever."
Dinah lowered her head, pretending to be asleep, and took the opportunity to rest.
“Huh?”
Carl suddenly frowned and looked around.
"What's wrong?" Dinah raised her eyelids.
"It seems... there are more people." Karl looked confused, then opened his eyes and retreated violently:
"Be careful!"
Before he finished speaking, several figures suddenly rushed out of the crowd and rushed towards Barrow who was giving a speech.
“For the blazing sun!”
“Father God above!”
“…”
These people roared loudly, their eyes full of fanaticism, and hot breath came out of their bodies.
The fire thief!
“Boom!”
One ball after another of flames exploded.
Their targets are not just Barrow.
The nearby service staff and servants dropped what they were holding and roared towards the crowded place.
“For God the Father!”
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