The visitor was Rhodes, the leader of the Iron Cross Adventure Group who was staying at the hotel, and he was an acquaintance of Wiltok. He was the first adventurer to express his friendship to Wiltok and said he was willing to help him. Wilt also politely called him "Rod" at the time.
De is a good person; in addition, Captain Rhodes is elegant in conversation and meticulous in everything from clothes to hair, which is always impressive among adventurers with a rough style. Moreover, he is generous and gives Piru and Will
The reward is more than anyone else.
Based on this, Rhodes thinks that he has a good relationship with Wiltok now. He took the initiative to say hello, and of course it was not an accidental encounter. Just because the people in the Adventurer's House Hotel are so discerning, the Red Lion Bottom and the cook Sarah
Keeping a close eye on Vertok, it was not easy for Rhodes to learn more about Vertok. Fortunately, there was Piru, the shopkeeper, and Rhodes spent a little money on him, so he took Vertok to him.
Only after being invited from the hotel would Rhodes have the opportunity to further contact the target person.
However, Wiltok's attention is now all on the text on the public notice board. This complicated and gorgeous pattern seems to contain magical power, firmly grasping his mind, so much so that he is very interested in Captain Rhodes's words.
There was no response to the conversation.
Rhodes said nothing and stood nearby, observing Vertok's every move with great interest. His eyes were deep and patient, until an annoyed expression appeared on Vertok's face, and then he followed his gaze and read out
The content of the announcement.
"Danger notice, six months ago, an adult female shadow lurker migrated to the south bank of the lower reaches of the Krill River and built a nest in the black pine forest 250 kilometers north of the town of Braun. This terrifying monster is very dangerous and may have attracted a
For a batch of male shadow beasts, if anyone can return to Braun Town from its territory alive, they can go to the Adventurer's House to receive an intelligence bonus of 50 gold towers. And those who kill a male shadow beast only need to bring back its left canine tooth.
Or the left ear, you can exchange it for an adventure bonus of 150 gold towers; if someone can kill the female shadow lurker, the generous boss Bottom is willing to pay 20,000 gold towers to buy its body. But boss Bottom doesn’t suggest stupid
Eggs venture into the lairs of shadow stalkers. But smart adventurers never do what fools do."
"Reward announcement, a girl who herds wolves, female, looks like a beautiful girl, her actual age is unknown, her origin is unknown, she is suspected to be a high-level animal trainer, her specific level is unknown, she is accompanied by a dragon-type monitor lizard and a deeply ferocious white wolf.
and a group of striped forest wargs. The wolf woman's whereabouts are elusive. She first appeared near Rapids. She robbed many adventure groups and armed caravans on her own, killing 85 people. Any adventure group that discovers traces of the female bandit can only get the information from the Adventure Guild.
If you confirm, you can receive a bounty of 200 gold pagodas; if you eliminate the female bandit, you can receive 8,000 gold pagodas; if you capture the female bandit, you can receive 20,000 gold pagodas. This bounty announcement is issued by the Rapid City Council and guaranteed by the Disa Alliance Adventure Union...
…”
Wiltok was surprised and delighted. The specific content of the announcement was not important. What was important was that someone could read. He turned his head and asked eagerly: "Captain Rhodes, are you literate?"
Rhodes smiled slightly, nodded reservedly, and asked: "Mr. Weir, are you illiterate?"
Wiltok clenched his fist, knocked on his head, and said confusedly: "It seems like I know you, but I don't seem to know you... I forgot." Then, he asked expectantly: "Mr. Captain Rhodes
, can you teach me how to read? I can pay you...I will give you all the money."
Rhode's heart was moved, and several thoughts went through his mind, and he said in a deep voice: "In the entire Disa Alliance, there are only a few people who are literate, but there are always one or two people in each adventure group who are literate. I am indeed literate, and I am willing to teach you.
But I'm far from proficient in cursive calligraphy, and I'm just a little better than Boss Bottom..." He changed the subject and continued: "However, I know there is a person in Braun Town who is not only proficient in cursive calligraphy, but also proficient in cursive calligraphy.
There is also research on the lost ancient cursive writing. He is the mayor of Braun Town, Myen... As it happens, I have a good relationship with Mayor Myen, and I can introduce you to learn calligraphy from him without paying any compensation."
Wiltok nodded happily and said: "Now take me to Mayor Mine... By the way, what does Mayor mean?"
Hearing this, Piru, the store clerk standing next to him, tightened his expression. He had indeed accepted Rhodes' money, but he had also been instructed by Boss Bottom in advance to deliberately bring Wiltok out to facilitate some people with ulterior motives.
People can contact Wiltok and make a little money on the way. However, everyone in Braun Town knows that the relationship between Boss Bottom and Mayor Myne is cold, and Mayor Myne does not welcome people from the Adventurer's House to enter his house.
, just like the mayor never set foot in Bottom's hotel. If Wiltok went to Mayor Myne's house to study writing, it would be almost impossible for Boss Bottom's men to know what they would talk about inside.
Rhodes, a black-hearted slave trader who was rich and powerful, was by no means a good person. At least Piru thought that he could not offend him, so the young and clever shop assistant adopted a delaying strategy to reach an agreement before Rhodes and Wiltok.
Before, he shouted: "Vell, you have to accompany me to the farm to order food. We have agreed. If you don't go back with me, Aunt Sarah will beat me to death..."
At this time, Rhodes took the initiative and said: "Mr. Wiltok, I will make an appointment with Mayor Mine first, and then come to the hotel to find you... You should also discuss with Lady Sarah whether you should ask Mayor Mine
Learn words for a long time.”
Wiltok frowned and blurted out: "If I want to learn writing myself, do I still need to discuss it with Sarah?"
Rhodes was stunned for a moment, then smiled meaningfully, nodded at Weir and Piru, and left on his own.
Piru saw Weir looking towards him with an inquiring expression. He shrugged his thin shoulders and said vaguely: "I'm not interested in learning to write. Don't ask me... you will know by then."
, let’s go quickly.”
As soon as he went out and saw the announcement outside the hotel, Knowledge Jigsaw was aroused. Of course, Wiltok was also full of expectations for other things in the town. He temporarily put aside the doubts in his heart and walked forward with Piru.
The town of Braun is relatively small. Apart from the adventurers coming and going, there are only a few dozen households in the town. Now is the harvest autumn. The townspeople and adventurers are busy with the work at hand. The streets are empty except for a few and a half.
The older children followed Wiltok curiously, but did not dare to get too close. Whenever Piru turned around to scare them, these children hid in the alleys on the street like rabbits.
Although he saw no one on the street, Wiltok still asked questions along the way and breathed deeply through his nose from time to time.
"What are you doing?" Piru imitated him and asked, breathing through his nose.
"Well, I'm trying to distinguish the taste." Wiltok replied seriously.
"Will, you are such a weirdo."
"Piru, what is a weirdo?"
"...Wil, from now on, I can no longer speak."
Wiltok did not let Piru go. He asked when he saw something he didn't recognize, and Pilu rolled his eyes in annoyance. They walked for more than an hour from the hotel on the street to the farm at the end of the street.
The so-called "Farm" is actually a street shop that sells food, and its name is "The Farm". The Adventurer's House Hotel is obviously the biggest customer of the "Farm", and Piru, the shopkeeper, and the people inside are very familiar with it.
Following Boss Bottom's request, he handed over the necessary grain supplies to the farm steward, and the errand work was over. As for the money to purchase the goods, the farm steward went to the hotel to deliver the goods, and would naturally settle with Boss Bottom.
For Wiltok, it's not time to return to the hotel yet. Strictly speaking, he is not a clerk at the Adventurer's House, but a patient living in the hotel. He can work in the hotel to make money, but he is completely dependent on
Piru, the hotel clerk, was different. He came out to explore.
Wiltok noticed that the steward of the farm was writing on bark paper with a quill, and asked him for advice on writing.
The steward was a disabled man with a wooden prosthetic leg. He had gray hair and deep wrinkles on his face. He raised his head and glanced at Wiltok, shook his head and said: "Child, in Braun Town, people are not allowed to teach each other writing. This
It’s a rule.”
Almost all the residents of Braun Town knew the beautiful Wiltok, and the farm manager was no exception. But Wiltok couldn't name him, and he said a little angrily: "How can there be such a rule?"
"The rules set by the Temple of the Earth Mother... You guys should go back quickly. After I finish the calculations, I have to go to the warehouse to count the food. I don't know if there is enough stock here." The old steward shook his head and was unwilling to answer Virto anymore.
Gram's problem.
Piru quickly pulled Vertok away from the farm shop and whispered: "Teaching writing is a taboo in the Earth Mother Temple. People in Braun Town must abide by this rule, otherwise they will be kicked out of the town by Master Gangyan."
Wiltok asked strangely: "What is the Temple of the Earth Mother? Who is Master Gangyan? Why does he not allow people in Braun Town to teach each other writing?"
Piru covered his eyes, made a sign of pain, and groaned: "Weir, please spare me, you have asked me dozens of questions along the way..."
Wiltok just pretended that he didn't hear Piru's plea. He thought for a while and tried to say: "I will give you money and a gold pagoda."
Piru suddenly became energetic, led Weir to the end of the street, pointed to the path to the left, and said: "Go inside and you will find the Temple of the Earth Mother, the female warriors of the Hemer tribe in the town, and Lord Gangyan and his
All his men live in that area. However, we can’t go in now because it’s not winter yet and the Earth Mother Temple is not open to the public.”
"Lord Gangyan, he is the leader of the Taku tribe who specializes in serving the Earth Mother... I know you are going to ask again, what is the Taku tribe? Let's put it this way, the Hemo tribe are all women, and the Taku tribe are all men.
Their number is smaller than that of the Hemo tribe. There are only 25 Taku tribes in the entire Braun town. The female warriors of the Hemo tribe like to run away, but the Taku tribe never leaves Bolang town. They stay at the Earth Mother Temple all day long to take care of those in need.
of Hemer women and children.”
"After giving birth to a child, the female warrior of the Hemo tribe will leave her child to the Taku tribe to be raised six months later. If the child is a Hemo girl, the Hemo tribe will accept her; if the boy becomes a Taku tribe, he will also
They were left behind by the Taku clan, but those ordinary boys grew up to be 6 years old..."
Piru was silent for a moment, and said in a dull voice: "She was driven away by the Taku tribe and handed over to Boss Batom to raise and train... The women of the Hemer tribe are the worst mothers. I still don't know who brought them up."
I gave birth to Mr. Gangyan, who is nominally my father, but I know that I am definitely not his son, because the sons of the Taku and Hemo tribes must be from the Taku tribe, and their daughters must be from the Hemo tribe...
...And I am an ordinary person. My biological father must be an adventurer. I don’t know if he is dead or not..."
"Wil, where are your parents? Who are they?" Piru paused and asked.
"Parents?" Wiltok shook his head slowly and murmured: "I also want to know who my parents are?"
"Could it be that you are also the child of a Hemo female warrior and an adventurer?" Piru's eyes shone, and he felt an inexplicable surprise at the feeling of sympathy.
Wiltok said firmly: "I will figure it out. I want to remember everything... By the way, why doesn't Gangyan let people in the town learn writing?"
Piru shrugged his shoulders and said, "Who knows? Anyway, those who violate this rule are enemies of the more than two hundred Hemo female warriors in Braun Town. You know, no one wants to offend those fierce women.
"
Wiltok couldn't help but become worried and asked: "Then Captain Rhodes said that he asked the mayor to teach me how to read. What should I do?"
Piru said with a playful smile: "Myne lives in a plantation outside the town. Although Mr. Gangyan hates the mayor, he can't care about things outside the town."
Weir put down his worries a little, looked at the path on the left, and said, "I want to go to the Earth Mother Temple."
"We can't do it now. We can wait until Master Gangyan presides over the life sacrifice ceremony in winter before we can go in and have a look." Piru shook his head and pointed to the path on the right and said: "This road leads to the barracks and blacksmith shop in Braun Town.
Pharmacy, training camp and warehouse, I grew up here, do you want to take a look?"