"You kept us waiting too long."
Southwest of Tania City, the Dignity Tavern of Common People, Duan Qing is sitting in a corner of this tavern, talking to a guy with slicked back hair as if no one else is around. Just like the name here, the Dignity Tavern of Common People uses a
The vast hall with a view to the end demonstrates its purpose of equality. Even the private rooms owned by high-end pubs cannot be found here. However, this does not mean that this is a completely civilian place, because inside the pub
, in the corner of the hall, luxuriously decorated sofas and graceful sculptures and other furnishings separate this place from other wine tables, forming an area similar to luxury seating. The usual hustle and bustle in the tavern is interrupted by a certain
Some wooden shelves and potted plants that were completely inconsistent with the style of this place were filtered to one side, and through their gaps, Duan Qing could still see the dance floor in the center of the tavern, the floor that had been trodden slick, and... standing on the floor
Between it and the ceiling, there are several wooden columns with unique shapes.
I hope the purpose of these pillars is not what I imagined - this was the thought that came to Duan Qing's mind when he first saw the layout of these dance halls.
In the afternoon, the tavern was not busy, so Duan Qing had the opportunity to enjoy the seats here and at the same time appreciate the tavern style in the luxurious location. Although there were only a few people in the central dance hall at this time
The cleaning staff were working, but Duan Qing, who was sitting on one side of the circle of sand, still made no secret of his admiration for the surrounding decorations. At the same time, he ignored the slightly angry look of Wiesel sitting opposite him: "
When we were in Fenghua Town, you made me wait for a long time... Now here in Tania, you still made me wait for such a long time..."
"What grudge do you have against our shadows?"
"It's not as exaggerated as yours."
Duan Qing waved his hands in vain: "I've just been busy recently, so I forgot about you. Don't be so bitter and resentful..."
"It's been about a month since my people found you."
Still wearing his black formal suit, Wiesel cleared his head and seemed to have given up making any comment on Duan Qing's attitude: "If my men didn't lie to me, he should have told you at that time.
...If you come here to find me.”
"Oh, really?" Duan Qing spread his hands helplessly: "Then I can only... hope it's not too late."
In the silent hall, the man looked at Duan Qing with a critical eye for a while, then put down his folded hands: "Huh... that's all."
"It's already passed anyway, and you're not a member of our Shadow Society." He sighed: "So... we'd better focus on the present."
"Living in the present is a very useful philosophy." Duan Qing followed: "After all, we are also old acquaintances. Although we have nothing to thank you for what happened last time..."
"Are you trying to ignore..." Wiesel pointed at Xiao Hongchen, who was sitting nearby and was teasing with the maid: "Is it about that person?"
"...Well, it was a coincidence that we met him later."
Duan Qing retracted his eyes with twitching eyes: "Then they came together again."
"Really?" Wiesel looked at Duan Qing with lowered eyes for a while: "But... as a person, I have been affected by more than just this."
"Thanks to you, I was transferred out of Fenghua Town and came to this place." He gestured around: "I control one-third of an acre of Tania's land, with a group of subordinates who have made no progress.
Go fight against the wolf-like enemies here... Hey."
"I don't know if I am promoted or demoted when I come here..."
"Uh...is it as miserable as yours?" Duan Qing touched his nose awkwardly: "You actually have enemies in the Shadow Society?"
"Our enemies are all over the world. In fact... every commission we accept, there will be a lot of hidden opponents behind it." Wiesel said solemnly: "So one of our purposes is to work hard to serve everyone.
Clients, while...ignoring their former status as enemies."
"Sounds really good." Duan Qing clapped his hands: "But... when enemies are all over the world, you are invincible, right?"
"Stop using those compliments, adventurer."
Wiesel crossed his arms: "The trouble caused by the last incident is not over yet, and then they let us go...but now you want to ask us again? What do you think our shadow will be, the Adventure Group Association?"
Branch?"
"Don't say such sad things, it's not like I won't pay..." Looking at the other party's expression, Duan Qing immediately changed his mind: "Or you can pay something else, for example...haven't you been looking for
Me? What do you want me to do?"
"Now it's a new stage." Wiesel said expressionlessly: "You have missed the time."
"Don't be like this, there must be new challenges, right?" Duan Qing spread out a hand: "The current situation in the principality is so severe, you must need the help of our adventurers, right? Although it is not as good as those of Duan Fenglei
, but a team also has its advantages, right?"
"You have always wanted to find me...and there must be a reason why you want my help, right?"
"Um……"
Wiesel turned away all his gaze and was silent for a while before speaking again: "Difficulties...of course there are, but..."
"Can you bear it?"
He looked at Duan Qing and the blue woman who was sitting on the horizontal sofa not far away, pouring herself a drink as if it had nothing to do with her. The murmur in her mouth was like a warning from a devil, but Duan Qing still had a calm expression on his face.
Relaxed, as if unaware of the danger: "Don't worry, we adventurers... have always been very strong."
"We even dare to face dangerous peaks, abyss, empires and dragons. What else...are there that we dare not face?"
"very good."
Looking at Duan Qing's relaxed expression, Wiesel nodded slowly, and then like a magic trick, he took out a black envelope from his arms: "Since you have such an awareness, I will take this matter
...I'll leave it to you to handle."
After talking so much nonsense...it turns out you were already prepared!
There was a wild roar in his heart, but Duan Qing still accepted the envelope with a smile on his face: "Okay, no problem."
"I haven't received a detailed report about the Fars Fortress, but... I heard from Yang from the Intelligence Department that there seemed to be a big thunderstorm yesterday." Wiesel stood up and gestured to Duan Qing:
"You adventurers have really worked hard enough."
"Is this a compliment?" Duan Qing shook his head and said, "It's already a very good thing that I can come back alive."
"Oh, I really want to congratulate you. Do you want to treat you to a drink here?"
"No need, our adventure group has other things to do..."
"As for the work you are doing, one of our people will contact you. I hope you can... arrive on time."
Giving an incomprehensible look, Wiesel turned around and walked towards the shadow of the tavern: "I also hope..."
"You can still come back alive."
His eyelids twitched again, Duan Qing twitched the corners of his mouth, but had no intention of responding.
"Ah, right."
The maid who was still being harassed by Xiao Hongchen in the distance had stood up with a smile. The chattering Liushang sitting not far away had also returned to her usual calm and calm appearance. However, Wiesel, who was half submerged in the shadow,
Suddenly looking back: "About that Anweina..."
Duan Qing turned to look at him.
"She is in Ukres District, you can go and find out about her."
With this last message, the black figure slowly disappeared into the darkness of the pub, leaving only the still quiet air and the expressionless faces of the bar owner and the waiter.
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"I have been selling for a long time, but I still haven't sold myself enough..."
Outside the door of the tavern, Duan Qing shook his head with a bitter look on his face. At the same time, he looked at the people walking back and forth on the street and stretched his stiff body. However, the blue woman on the side seemed not very satisfied with the result of the meeting just now. She helped
Holding the hilt of his sword, there was a little displeasure in his voice: "That guy... the people of the Shadow Society are the same everywhere, do they like to scheme against others so much?"
"Dark organizations are all so virtuous, and the one we met is already pretty good..." Duan Qing said lazily, and then suddenly realized something: "Hey, have you dealt with the Shadow Society before?
"
"I have seen their people in the Free City." Xu Yu Liushang replied: "And...that place is the most suitable for their development."
"Oh? What do you mean?"
"...If you have a chance to go there, you will understand." The woman shook her head slowly, as if she did not intend to ask more questions: "We just accepted this mission? We don't even know the situation and mission objectives...
…”
"It's commonly known as a random mission. It's not like I haven't seen it before." Duan Qing twisted the envelope in his hand and received it in his arms with a smile: "Besides, with this thing... I can hand over the mission to Mengzhu, saving her the trouble.
If I don’t find a job..."
"I'm just afraid that this job... will be too big."
"Isn't this just an opportunity to prove how capable we are?" Duan Qing patted his chest and made a strong movement: "Although the price is high, for the sake of the fallen captain who died heroically, a little effort is enough."
It’s nothing… Xiao Hongchen! Come here!”
He was still jumping up and down in front of Enyu Ninglan, smiling at Hongchen without stopping. Hearing the sound, he finally came over and said, "What's wrong, boss?"
"Where is Ukles District?" Duan Qing asked: "You should know this time..."
"Ah, you know, it's not far from us..."
"Go forward out of this street, then turn to Yare Street, then follow it to the end in the direction of the Parliament... and you can see it."
The person who answered this sentence was not Xiao Hongchen, who was laughing and joking, nor was Ningyu Ninglan who was following a few people with a smile on his face, but a passerby who suddenly appeared in front of them. He was wearing a black dress and tied on the chest.
Wearing a black bow and a black hat on his head, this guy who looked like a banquet host and a band conductor politely put away his black cane, and then straightened up under Duan Qing's stunned gaze.
The body that salutes.
"It is located southeast of the parliament hall." He winked and then added.
"Who are you……?"
As the sunset approached, Duan Qing looked at this person who looked like an NPC in the free world and asked hesitantly: "That magician?"
"...It seems like you know my name. It's a real honor."
The magician whom I had seen before in the square on the Street of Arre put his right hand on his chest and said, "You must have seen my performance? It was really great. If you have the chance, please join the Principality for one year."
During the harvest festival, there will be an even grander performance at that place...ah——"
A sigh of praise came out of the magician's mouth, and then Duan Qing understood why this guy who suddenly appeared in front of them showed such friendly kindness: "This is... Sister Ningyu Ninglan, right?
You are as beautiful as ever today..."
"Hello, Mr. Rex." The maid smiled and said, "We just passed by your performance, but unfortunately there were too many people there..."
"Oh, no, that's really a pity, but being able to meet the beautiful you again must be my destiny's blessing."
"...Sir, you are too flattering. If you want to see me, you can come to the Adventurers Association at any time..."
"Really? That's great! But...it's late. I wonder if Sister Ninglan has time. We can have a drink together..."
"I finally understand...why Ninglan knows about the existence of such a number one person."
On one side of the road, Duan Qing, who seemed to be ignored by the other party, whispered helplessly: "It turns out that the other party took the initiative to send it to the door..."
"Isn't this great? We can have more information." Xu Yu Liushang chuckled softly: "This is the natural advantage of us women..."
"It is also a natural trouble." Duan Qing twitched his lips: "I can imagine being regarded as a public enemy by all men when I go out in the future, including NPCs..."
"What? Are you dissatisfied?" The corner of his mouth couldn't help but smile. He kept mumbling and said with a straight face and his hands on his hips: "And not every man is like you. For example, the one in front of you can only see Ninglan.
, you don’t even look at me..."
"Well, maybe he has seen through your wild heart... eh."
Feeling the murderous intent of the woman next to him again, Duan Qing hurriedly raised a hand: "That's because he has no eyes, right? Our eldest sister Lou is so cute..."
"Hmph..."
The conversation between a man and a woman on both sides continued briefly in their respective atmospheres. Only Xiao Hongchen, who had been shirtless on both sides for a long time without joining in, was left kicking gravel in the middle with a bored look on his face.
He didn't know what he was thinking. But he didn't wait too long. With his usual smile, Ningyu Ninglan used some high-sounding reasons to send the magician away, and then pulled him back to Duan Qing:
"Sir, do we want to continue?"
"It was handled really quickly..."
Looking up at the sky, Duan Qing waved his hand helplessly: "To the southeast of the parliament hall... we still have to walk a distance. Do we have time now?"
"Due to the recent tense situation, the principality has been implementing a curfew recently." Xu Yu Liushang whispered: "Although few players will obey their orders,... the indigenous people of Tania are still very obedient."
"That is, that so-called district will be closed at night, right?"
Duan Qing looked at the others: "Okay, anyway, I've been on the road for a long time today, and I've had enough of being frightened... Oh, no, I'm too tired. Let's rest for a night, and then do it again tomorrow. Hmm...
Has Tania done anything interesting lately? Let’s go have some fun at night..."
"What fun place are you looking for! Brother, you are already out of date!"
Amid Xiao Hongchen's sudden shout, the blue woman looked at Duan Qing who looked confused, and shook her head after a long time: "It seems that you have really given up... During this period of time, this has become our biggest entertainment activity.
It’s over.”
"Who are you……"
"Watch the game."
Ignoring Duan Qing's expression as bitter as a melon, he murmured and stroked his long hair blown by the wind, and then laughed. (To be continued.)
This chapter has been completed!