"So this is the reason why you came to me again?"
In the center of Tanya's underground black market, President Hank, who was directing transportation and guard arrangements, turned around with a surprised look on his face: "What do you think we are, a charity foundation?"
"Well, so many people have expressed their opinions, so you must have... count me out."
Looking at the other party's increasingly strange face, Duan Qing stopped what he was saying very simply: "...So, don't you have anything to remind us?"
"...What's the hint?"
"Those of you who have sworn to be on par with the Shadow Society, don't you even know that we are going to the City of Freedom?" Duan Qing replied with his eyes wide open: "Everyone who has come to me in the past few days has mentioned it to me.
It seems as if the whole world already knows about this matter..."
"...of course we know this too."
Still waving his arm to command his men, Hank replied without looking back: "But... based on my understanding of you, you shouldn't need me to remind you anything."
"That is a lawless city." He whispered: "It is also the most suitable place for adventurers like you."
"...It's like we're a bunch of gangsters."
Duan Qing said helplessly: "Although the styles of those adventure groups that are already prosperous there seem to be no different from what you are talking about, at least our main business is adventure, not robbing families...
"
"According to my observations in the Free City...the appearance you show has almost nothing to do with the profession of adventurer."
Hank, who seemed to have ended his work temporarily, turned around with his hands behind his back: "But if you know them, then there will be no problem in this trip. They will lead you...
At least there won’t be the scene of being stripped naked in one night.”
"The problem is...the people I know may not be friends, they may also be enemies."
Inexplicably recalling several old rivals in his mind, Duan Qing smiled bitterly and replied: "If possible, I still hope that you locals can provide help to us. With your warrior home as a backer... at least we will not be attacked.
Will the shadows make things difficult?"
"...Believe me, if you don't want to conflict with the Shadow Society, don't have anything to do with our warrior home."
Hank said calmly, and then raised his head: "We are an alliance of warriors on the Free Continent. We are also a group of self-respecting warriors. Not only do we have a bad temper, but we also like to use fists and kicks to solve problems. We are one of the warriors after Queen Frey.
Although the family has lost its previous spirit, it has not lost its previous pride. In our eyes, the most shameful thing... other than dying on the battlefield, is to fall down with your back turned to the enemy."
"Hey, I seem to understand something." Duan Qing suddenly let out a low laugh: "I don't agree with my ideas... This is why you came to Tania City."
"...Our way of doing things has been getting closer and closer to the shadow society, but that is exactly the way we want to fight against them." Hank replied in a low voice: "This is after my family was ruined and I escaped from Liberty City...
The final conclusion.”
"Those who only know how to attack from behind cannot win a convincing victory." His face darkened: "One day, I will let them understand this."
"...Do you just give up on the City of Freedom?" Duan Qing seemed to have sensed a hint of horror from the other party's words, and hurriedly asked another question: "Will your boss agree?"
"Of course the Free City still retains the Warrior House. After all, it is one of the two major organizations on the mainland." Hank glanced at him strangely: "It should be other members who take over the job. Maybe it is better to treat others well."
The smooth ones, like York...anyway, it's none of my business anymore, because their lives will not be easy."
"...Because of you?"
"Yes, because of...my reasons."
The man dressed as a bartender took a few steps forward and came to Duan Qing: "During my stay in Tania, I saw a lot of new things. Your previous performance... also fits me very well.
Appetite. Although you are always thinking about bargaining, and at this moment you still want to come to me to ask for benefits, but the mission where you dared to face death still proved one thing."
"As expected, adventurers are not all lawless cowards. There are also heroes among them." Hank patted Duan Qing on the shoulder: "Just like you."
"According to the concept of us adventurers, it is often very stupid to make generalizations." Duan Qing replied with a smile: "I think... the truth will not change when it comes to you.
"
"...Tanya's Warrior House will always be your ally, I can guarantee that."
After staring at Duan Qing for a while, Hank pointed in the direction of the furnace: "Just think of it as my atonement. The business cooperation between us will never be interrupted. The old black camel will be responsible for the specific matters. In addition,
... Regardless of your relationship with the Shadow Society, as long as we rule the underground black market for one day, you can freely use the furnace... These rewards should not be bad, right?"
"If you are not afraid that I will turn around and sell it to Wiesel..." Duan Qing replied, "That's just right. I just wanted to try my luck again."
"...Didn't you stop the twenty losses last time?"
"Why else would you be transporting so many things in and out?"
Pointing at the surrounding goods, Duan Qing crossed Hank's body and said, "Isn't the machete from before broken? I brought it here specially today. I originally wanted to keep it and ask Master Flo to repair it. Now...
…I think it’s better to use it as material.”
"Master Flo has disappeared since the fortress was lost, and there is no news now." Hank's voice came from behind: "From this point of view... your choice is still correct."
"You didn't expect that I would be the experimental subject, right?"
"Of course not, because someone has already taken it."
Pointing to the inside of the furnace, Hank said to Duan Qing, who looked back with doubt: "The one named Huanmeng... he should be your friend, right?"
"……thanks for your reminder."
Duan Qing curled his lips helplessly, walked into the room filled with splendor, and found the familiar figure of the man in trench coat next to the beam of light: "Are you also suffering from the research disease? Here you are.
How many days have you been squatting?”
"...Go, go, I'm a real game digger."
Turning his head and glancing at the visitor, Huanmeng immediately made a movement to drive him away: "Don't disturb my work. There are not many opportunities to observe such things up close..."
"...Hey, you don't really know something amazing, do you?" Duan Qing patted the other party on the shoulder: "If there is such a good thing, why don't you share it quickly?"
"According to my previous research, this thing is called the Henea Engine. I think I have already passed it before." Huan Meng replied without looking back: "I won't give you more information now. At present, The only way I can find out is the fusion method you mentioned before... get out of the way, don't block me."
"Isn't it okay to just sit and listen to the lecture?" Duan Qing, who was just about to sit on the floor, had to stand up again: "Isn't such a big place enough for you to wander around?"
"Do you know how much effort it took me to track down the whereabouts of this thing?" Huanmeng glared at himself: "I even mobilized all members to monitor all players entering and leaving the competition server. Finally, Only then did I discover that the sales of countless weird equipment were leaked..."
"Holy crap, do your members really listen to you?"
"Of course...it's voluntary."
Huan Meng curled his lips: "Dawn Glory is not the original Glory. It would be nice to have a few obedient people. I never even thought that I could form a team to participate in the competition, let alone engage in such a large-scale competition." Surveillance...what are you looking at? Are you looking down on people? Do you know that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse? No matter how we have no one, we are still better than your six-man team!"
"Yes, yes, yes." Duan Qing, with a bright face, hurriedly nodded: "It's a pity that the result is tragic. In the end, we have to rely on us to find this place..."
"roll."
One powerful word echoed in the circular hall, followed by the sound of Huanmeng's feet jumping: "I have never seen anyone with better luck than you. You found all the keys inexplicably, and finally found out all the keys." All the benefits have been taken away!”
"No matter what, we just received a certificate of merit from the Speaker..."
"anything else!?"
"Well, there are also those from associations, underground black markets, and shadow societies..."
"Where is the Council of Mages?" Huanmeng pointed at Duan Qing and said, "Don't think I don't know you have been to that library! Did you also meet the great magician?"
"Christine...that's normal. After all, we are old friends."
"Return old friends? The people in Wizard will be furious when they hear this, okay?"
The man in the trench coat exhaled angrily: "What about Rex? Is he also an old friend of yours?"
"Well..."
An inexplicable silence filled the circular hall with Duan Qing's silence, and then his low sigh sounded: "That guy... can be considered a friend."
He reached into his arms, quietly took out a crystal clear gem, and then placed the emerald-green stone in front of him.
【Stone of Wind (Epic)】
[Agility +1, Intelligence +1]
【Wind element affinity.】
[Gems that can store wind elements have many uses in the magic field. 】
[With the full blessing of a certain great magician, it is now filled with the power of the wind element.]
【be usable.】
"This is the gift he left for me."
Looking at the direct look from the opposite side, Duan Qing explained in a low voice: "But before he left... he never mentioned this."
"...He left? Where did he go?"
"have no idea."
Looking at the surface of the colorful light pillar that gradually fluctuated with the fluctuation of the gem, Duan Qing's voice also became distant: "But..."
"In a few days, it will be the day for us to set off."
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"Remember Xinyi, don't cause trouble, don't attract hatred, if you encounter any trouble, remember to silently recite the name of our adventure group..."
"...How did you think of it? I didn't even think of this."
"Do you think there is anyone in this group besides me who will be interested in the future of the adventure group? Really... Also, remember to go to the Adventurer Association to register your name when you get there, because the principality has officially handed over this commission.
It’s given to the Adventurers Association, so it’s better to hand it over first…”
"The association really dares to hang out, isn't it afraid of being robbed by others?"
"So Ferriston transferred the task to us immediately! They would not make such a mistake..."
In the early morning of Fengyue 6th, 795 in the New Calendar, the figures of several adventurers appeared outside the crowd at the city gate as a certain convoy separated. Then, following the chattering exchange between a man and a girl, the story began
Final preparations before departure: "The rating of our adventure group has been improved a lot. Accepting such a large order is also in compliance with the regulations of the Adventurers Association. The relationship between Freestone and me is so good, you can rest assured about this."
Right. By the way, remember to log off and send me messages often..."
"...Okay, okay, I understand."
Helpless Duan Qing sighed and interrupted Mengzhu's instructions: "Didn't I just give up the opportunity to go? There is no need to become such a bitch?"
"It's not for the sake of the overall interests of the team!" The girl snorted bitterly: "If only Xiao Hongchen and the others are left, they might cause some rebellion!"
"The evil young man from Jie City has changed a lot, and he should be able to be a good team member now." Duan Qing said with a smile: "Although he has not completed his mission yet..."
"I have never seen such a stupid person!" The girl who heard this became even more angry: "If you can't even earn a few gold coins, how can you follow me in the future!"
"Skills are all acquired through practice." Duan Qing spread his hands: "He was not very good at fighting before, but now he has become much better. Then give him some more time to practice survival methods.
...Well, it’s almost time, I’m leaving.”
"... Come back as soon as you're okay."
"I know."
The man turned around and boarded the carriage, then turned back and said: "By the way... remember to tell Qian when she comes online."
"What?"
"Her mentor is still waiting for her."
The first ray of sunlight climbed out of the mountains in the distance and slowly poured on the head of the convoy. Then as the people in the car disappeared and the surrounding cavalry cheered, it spread toward the east. It was covered in purple.
The girl in the cloak stared quietly for a while, and then suddenly pricked up her ears. The faint sound of the organ seemed to be carried to her by the wind blowing from the edge of the plain.
"This is……"
She turned her head and looked at the distance where Tania's curved city wall extended. A faint black figure stood there at the junction of the Andachel Mountains, and the elegant sound of the piano came from an unimaginable distance.
Playing music that has been circulating in the streets and alleys of the city for a long time.
"Your tears - turned into amber -"
"This parting - sealed forever -"
This chapter has been completed!