The outpost in Crook Wasteland is a medium-sized outpost, with a command post covering about the size of two buildings and three small barracks. They surround the center in four directions.
The training ground is surrounded by it, and at the same time, the small wind rock mountain on which the training ground relies is used to perfectly shield the wild wind blowing from the north of the post. Perhaps because it was rebuilt from the original inn, the location here is
Many buildings can still vaguely reveal some traces of life left by the ancient imperial people. With the passage of time and the growing strength of the imperial military, this inn next to the roadside of Crook Avenue has now
After being occupied by the Imperial Army, most of them were transformed into military facilities and fortress checkpoints for passing caravans.
Of course, caravans and adventurer groups traveling here will still be allowed to stay here.
"It will take at least one to two hours to hand over those things, and the goods also need to be inventoried... Let's contact the manager at the post. We may be staying here today."
At noon at Crook Post, in front of the rather deserted bar called Igor Tavern, several adventurer-looking people sitting here slowly focused their eyes on the players who had just entered the hall.
, and then responded to his words with some helplessness: "Is it so troublesome? I thought we could complete this task right away and return in triumph."
"Since you are already here, please be patient."
Throwing the long knife in his hand to the side of the bar, the fat man named Xingluo Fries then used his fat palm to fan the air next to his ears: "Anyway, the most difficult moment has been passed, and the remaining exchanges will be over.
Just give it to the Imperial Army."
"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly." Duan Qing, who was sitting on the side of the bar, nodded when he heard the sound: "Since the fire in the woods on the roadside, we haven't encountered any decent attacks."
"Originally, we also made many other preparations, such as dealing with attacks from monsters in the wild or hidden restorers."
It seemed that he was a little tired when he was carrying goods and dispatching carriages. The panting fat man propped his arms on the bar in front of him, and his heavy body with armor then pushed out the old wooden bar.
The creaking sound caused several people around to look sideways: "But now... to have such a result, I still have to thank Miss Xuyu Liushang."
"You're welcome."
Waving her hand slightly, a bandaged blue-haired swordswoman sitting on the other side of the bar then gently took a sip from the wine glass in front of her: "It happened to be the right time, everything is just a beautiful coincidence."
"I was put off after witnessing the effects of the battle that Xu Yu Liushang was talking about - well, it is indeed possible." Duan Qing, who had a smile on his face, then clapped his hands and said, "As expected of us.
A strong man in the world of adventurers can scare away all hidden enemies just by relying on his momentum..."
"Don't be so respectful to me, I won't accept your favor again."
Interrupting the other party's words, the blue-haired swordswoman also placed her hands on the bar and closed her eyes slightly: "But... the drink you bought is still very good, thank you."
"It's a small effort, so why bother." Duan Qing raised his hand and then turned his gaze away from the opponent's slightly shifted gaze: "Anyway, after this mission is over, we will be able to receive a large amount of gold coins, so this
The drink once was actually invited by Xingluo Griffin, right?"
"Hmph." He was answered by the fat man's cold snort: "Don't worry, it's not our turn to betray our trust with this little money."
"So……"
"Wait for me, the money will arrive in a while."
Staring at Duan Qing who was twirling his fingers, Xingluo Fries pointed his fat fingers on the bar in front of him: "Only after Shou Lang has handed over the convoy, can we get the money from the Imperial people.
Our rewards will not only include gold coins, but we may also receive equipment..."
"What?" Duan Qing jumped up in shock: "Why didn't you say this before?"
"Didn't I tell you? Ah - we didn't know until we got here."
With an obvious smile of success on his face, the fat man who remained motionless replied in a low voice: "Maybe people saw that we did a good job, so they gave us additional rewards or something..."
"Well, then we also have to share! This escort mission was originally completed by you and me. Since the money has to be divided in half, the things should also be divided in half!"
"After completion, Xingluo Griffin should pay half of the Qingling Adventure Group, that is, a monetary reward of five thousand gold coins - it is clearly written in the contract between us! And what use do you want those equipment for?
Those things can only be equipped with attributes of at least level 50..."
A moderate quarrel then broke out between the fat man and the gray-robed magician, and soon subsided under the obviously superior force of the fat man's side. Xue Ling Huan Bing, who had been sitting aside and said nothing,
Then he showed a hint of gloating smile, and then hurriedly hugged Duan Qing's arm under the vague observation of someone: "This, how can this work! The income from equipment is also income, even if we can't equip it.
, we can also sell it for money!”
"Well, so what, it's not written in the contract..."
"Can you be so unscrupulous without writing it? Are you able to ignore the facts of benefits brought by equipment income? Do you people like Roger Griffin plan to ignore the truth that even elementary school students can see and continue to play with us?
Word play?”
"Well……"
Even with an angry expression on her face, the amazing charm displayed by the beautiful face under the hood still constantly shocked the minds of those around her. Xing Luoshu was not sure whether he was shocked by the other person's beauty or the other person's words.
He didn't say a suitable word for a long time. It wasn't until the surrounding voices became silent that he coughed awkwardly: "Ahem, um... I don't know how good it is anyway. I'll give you one or two pieces when the time comes.
It’s not impossible…”
"Okay, then it's settled."
Without giving the other party any time to react, Xueling Huanbing, who instantly withdrew the anger on his face, then tightened his hand holding Duan Qing's arm: "How did I perform this time, husband?"
"Uh...ah hahaha." Duan Qing, who didn't know what to say anymore, could only let out a few dry laughs: "This, that... By the way, this tavern is really strange. It can be built in such a place as Koruk Outpost.
place……"
"Koruk Wasteland and Koruk Outpost are located in the hinterland of the empire. The possibility of being threatened is relatively small." In the awkward atmosphere where the dark-faced fat man did not speak, he still sat on the other side of the bar and whispered quietly.
Answered this question: "Since the Imperial people who stay here have nothing to do, it is logical that necessary facilities and entertainment facilities to soothe their emotions appear."
"Yes, is that so?" Duan Qing slightly stretched his arms that were still tightly held, and the cold sweat on his face seemed to have increased: "But, it still feels very exaggerated. No matter how you say it,
Things like drinking in a pub..."
"You are underestimating the imperial people's generous drinking capacity."
Lowering her head again and taking a sip of the wine in front of her, the smile on the blue-haired swordswoman's face widened slightly: "And... this kind of cocktail-like thing, no matter how many cups you drink, you can drink it."
Not drunk."
"Don't underestimate the quality of cocktails, okay? Some cocktails have a very high alcohol content... eh."
Duan Qing, who seemed to have realized something, was about to retort and then scratched the back of his head: "No, there is no setting of alcohol content in the free world. It's hard to say whether they can drink or not...
Hey, why haven’t the two cups we asked for come yet? I still want to have a taste!"
"Right away, please wait a moment."
In the sight of the bartender who had been standing behind the bar constantly making something and shouting something without looking back, the smile on the face of the blue-haired woman named Xuyu Liushang became wider and wider, playing with the wine glass.
She looked at Duan Qing's face quietly for a while, and finally dragged her body and stood up gracefully from her seat: "If you really can't wait... you can try my glass of wine first."
"Ah? Ouch——"
Duan Qing made a slightly dumbfounded sound, and his abdomen was hit hard, then he arched his waist and sucked in the slightest bit of cold air: "Well... no, no, no, let's just... wait a little."
"Don't worry, I just took a few bites."
Taking a glass of wine and sitting a few seats closer, Duan Qing's charming smile, which was no less charming than Xueling Huanbing's, became clearer and clearer in front of Duan Qing: "Or...are you worried that your little lover will be jealous?"
?She who just gave you some advice doesn't look like that kind of narrow-minded woman."
"I'm not afraid that she won't agree, I just have a strong desire to survive."
The expression on his face changed to one of righteousness and seriousness. Duan Qing, who felt the needle-like sensation on his back, replied in a heavy voice: "If you really drink it, you will probably be poisoned to death when you get back."
"Aren't you all from Tanzania?"
He brushed his hair slightly, murmured with the smile on his face, and then looked towards the busy training ground outside the tavern: "Anyway, the mission has been completed, and there seems to be no loss in dying back.
Can I get a ride or something like that..."
"If possible, it would be better for us to go back normally." Duan Qing laughed and replied, "My companion and I would like to see more of the beautiful scenery in this world."
"Companions? Ah, by the way." The blue-haired swordswoman twirling the wine glass flashed a light of thought in her eyes: "You are still members of a guild, right? I heard this fat brother just now say, you
What's the name of the guild..."
"Wine for you two."
The bartender's voice then sounded in their ears, and at the same time, two glasses of equally colorful wine were pushed in front of Duan Qing and Xueling Huanbing, as if they sensed a hint of danger.
Duan Qing then hurriedly took his own wine and diverted everyone's attention with a toast: "Ah, finally - come on everyone, let's have a drink for the smooth conclusion of this mission.
How about it?"
"Fuck it, fuck me, I haven't even had a drink yet." The fat man with a dark face slapped the bar in front of him: "Boss! Give me a glass of bloody rose!"
"The mission is not over yet, why are you starting to drink?"
A deep voice then appeared at the far end of the tavern, and at the same time, a tall and thin man holding a large wooden box pushed in through the door: "Finish the business first and then enjoy it."
"Aren't you doing all the business? How long have we been waiting here... Huh." He raised his voice angrily, and the fat man suddenly turned his head as if he remembered something: "No, you
Didn’t you say it would take at least two hours?”
"I'm going to take out the reward first and move it here for everyone to see."
After looking around the surrounding environment, the tall and thin player walked to the bar in a few steps, first placed the box on the ground, and then looked at the other players except the fat man: "The quality is pretty good, what do you want?
You can also choose first.”
"Really?"
Xue Ling Huan Bing, who showed an expression of joy and was the first to smile coquettishly, then made a face at the fat man: "Look, Brother Slim Wolf is more energetic than you."
"Hmph, all the good guys have been given to him, and all the bad guys have been taken care of by me... Hey, hey, what are you doing?"
"Of course I picked something! This is a woman's privilege and expertise. Let me see, let me see... Well, a long sword with +4 power, a two-handed sword... Although the attributes are very good, the effect is very average.
, and the wolfskin breastplate with agility +4, wow! This effect is very good. When being attacked, there is a 0% chance of triggering a counter-injury effect, causing the attacker to receive half the damage!"
Her eyes and hands kept flipping through the wooden box, and finally she looked up at Duan Qing beside her with excited eyes: "These things are really good, which one should we pick first..."
…Um?"
"You, what's wrong with you?"
The excitement on her face gradually turned into confusion. She stared at Duan Qing intently and ignored her back. The latter picked up his cocktail glass at some point and raised it high in the air in front of her.
He kept looking back and forth: "This glass of wine..."
"What's wrong with the wine?"
"How long has this cocktail been popular here?"
There was an inexplicable light in his eyes. Duan Qing put down his glass and looked up at the front of the bar: "Can you explain to me a little bit about the recipe for this drink? The bartender... eh, Mr. bartender?"
He turned his head and his eyes stayed in the empty area behind the bar for a while. The body that suddenly leaned forward was pulled back by the sudden sound of fighting outside. At the same time, he was pulled back by the sudden sound of fighting.
The sound of vomiting blood and coughing sounded in his ears.
"——Enemy attack!" (To be continued)
This chapter has been completed!