It turned out that Bruno's team was discovered by two southern airships on their way back to Kentucky Bay after raiding and destroying the target factory. Then, the high maneuverability of the goblin tongguo airship deployed a large number of reinforcements and a considerable number of mages to their area.
The front completely blocked its way back. The keen Sanhua Elf felt that there was no hope of breaking out at the first moment, so he quietly left the team, relied on the magical invisibility ability of the magic mantis cloak to successfully escape from the battlefield, and finally came to Feinai
River Valley.
"Humph, it turns out he's a deserter!" After hearing Bruno's statement, Guderian, who had suffered a verbal defeat before, immediately smiled disdainfully.
"My employer only requested to complete the task of destroying the airship factory. As for the rest, it is my personal freedom." Facing the contemptuous gaze of the silver-bearded dwarf, the three-flowered elf responded calmly as usual.
"In that case, meeting you, Mr. Bruno, here is really quite a coincidence." Moriarty nodded as if he didn't hear the conversation between the dwarf and the elf.
"It's not a complete coincidence." Looking at Moriarty, the elf smiled and shook his head: "My original intention was to hide near the river valley, and then quietly follow the returning team to the bay. But I didn't expect that I had to wait for a while.
, the only one who has returned safely is your Olympus."
"Damn, you kid is using us as a target so that you can continue to sneak away!" Guderian yelled again.
"I don't deny this." Bruno shrugged, his attitude extremely chic.
"you…"
"Okay, Guderian." Moriarty glanced at the silver-bearded dwarf and stopped him from attacking again.
It seems that the three-flower elf must have told the truth, and it is a smart truth. Although Bruno does give people a cold, ruthless, and completely self-interested impression, Moriarty is not very disgusted with this.
Behavioral style. At least, what the elves do is still in line with the rules of the mercenary industry. If there are rules in doing things, there is a basis for cooperation. As for requiring a mercenary to have noble moral character and be consistent, this is a very stupid idea in itself.
.Because mercenaries are only loyal to money and wealth, not to an employer.
"Mr. Bruno, what are your plans next? Obviously, our arrangement in Kentucky Bay has been discovered by the goblins. The plan to return to the north by sea seems to be destined to fail," Moriarty added.
"As far as the current situation is concerned, it is indeed a bit troublesome. But for me, whether to take a boat back north is not a critical issue. Even staying in the south is not an unacceptable choice." Bruno said casually: "After all,
, I am just a hired mercenary. And there is no shortage of employers anywhere."
"Not bad." Moriarty sighed softly.
Obviously, the task of the Sanhua Elf's employment has been completed and the commission has been received. At this time, the other party can choose to go back by boat, or he can choose to walk back slowly. He can even choose not to go back. This is Bruno's freedom. And
Moriarty believes that once the elves take the initiative to defect to the southern camp, the goblins will definitely welcome a seventh-level magic archer to join them. This archer may still have a complete armor-piercing explosive arrow in his body.
Compared with the three-flower elf who is alone and can move and retreat freely, Olympus, who acts as a group and has a "firm stance", has no other choice at all. He can only do his best to return north, otherwise the end will be disastrous.
"Since Mr. Bruno, your last mission has been completed, can I be honored to be your new employer?" After thinking quickly, Moriarty suddenly said.
"Ah? Morty, are you going to hire this guy!?" Before the elf could reply, the silver-bearded dwarf jumped out impatiently.
"Shut up!" White kicked Guderian aside.
"Sir, what do you need me to do?" Bruno was also surprised by the other party's proposal, but he quickly calmed down and asked.
"First of all, what I am talking about here will be a long-term contract." Moriarty said solemnly: "As you can see, I have a good crossbow team in Olympus, but it has been lacking.
A full-time commander. Therefore, I hope that you, the seventh-level magic archer, will be the commander."
"What?" This time, Bruno blurted out somewhat rudely.
"I hope you can join Olympus and become the commander of the crossbow squad." Moriarty repeated again: "Of course, I will pay a commission that matches your worth and will never default. This can fully
ensure."
"I completely trust your credibility and ability to pay, and Earth Studio is the best guarantee. Moreover, I am very grateful for your sincere invitation." After thinking for a moment, the elf lowered his head and looked at Moriarty again:
"However, before giving a formal reply, may I ask one more question?"
"certainly."
"If I don't want to be employed by your Olympus, then..."
"Mr. Bruno, I think you already have the answer in your mind, don't you?" At this time, Clausewitz, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly took a step forward and said coldly: "Here and now, it's not Olin.
The people of Pius are the enemies of Olympus. There are no exceptions!"
As the old werewolf finished speaking, more than twenty wolf cavalrymen had already vaguely surrounded them, firmly controlling the three-flowered elves in the outer circle. At the same time, the three-headed Naga also showed a menacing magic sword again with a sinister smile,
Wave gently.
"Your Excellency, who is this?" Bruno seemed not to have seen the sexual movements between Wolf Rider and Naga, but Bruno still looked at Moriarty calmly.
"My staff officer, Clausewitz." Moriarty's eyes were equally calm.
"Then it seems that I have no choice." The three-flower elf sighed softly.
Obviously, even if the seventh-level magic archer can fight, if he is surrounded by three Nagas, a dozen mid-level warriors, two mages, one mid-level and one low-level, and a large number of warriors, he has no choice but to capture him. Even if Bruno can
Use the explosive arrows still in your hand to try to hit the opponent with a few heavy blows, and even attract the attention of the goblins from the direction of the bay, but once you do this, the elf himself will definitely die.
"War always makes people have no choice, isn't it?" Facing the helpless Bruno, Moriarty shook his head and waved away the wolf cavalry: "After returning to the north, if you are really not used to getting along with Olympus,
You are free to leave again. And I will also pay the commission for a full year."
"Your generosity and magnanimity are heartfelt." After another minute of silence, Bruno finally bowed to Moriarty with elf etiquette.
And this also means that the three-flower elf accepted the other party's proposal and officially began to be employed by Moriarty and Olympus.
Of course, it is still unknown what Bruno is thinking in his mind, whether he is willing or forced to do so. But at least based on his past "professional experience and ethics", he has not yet committed any evil act of betraying his employer.
.And this is something that even Guderian, who seems to be extremely at odds with the elves, cannot deny.
"When you return to the north, you can bring your sister to Azurite City, which will make it easier to take care of her." After accepting the gift from the three-flower elf, Moriarty looked at the other party and suddenly said.
"kindness?"
But after hearing Moriarty's words, Bruno's eyes suddenly flashed with deep vigilance and a cold light of murderous intent, which was completely different from the carefree and relaxed atmosphere during the peaceful exchange just now.
However, Moriarty completely ignored the change in the elf's fierce eyes and continued: "I don't know how it is in other areas. At least in Azurite City and Hockenheim, the atmosphere on some things is quite relaxed. And you may
We also know that in Dejia, where the undead gather, many 'necromancers' are also half-undead. As for these notorious 'colleagues', although the attitude of traditional mages is mostly rejection and disdain, at least they will still be treated as such.
Treat them as fellow creatures, not monsters."
Having said this, Moriarty listened and looked at the other party intently.
"Thank you for your kindness. I understand what you mean. I will consider it carefully." After looking at Moriarty for a long time, the violence in the eyes of the three-flower elf finally slowly dissipated, replaced by a trace of anger that had not been seen for many years.
Traces of sincerity and gratitude.
"Then, let's go." Shaking his head with a smile, Moriarty patted Bruno on the shoulder and ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Soon, the Olympus Commando set off again, heading due south.
"Sir, where is our next stop?"
I don’t know whether it was because he actively avoided suspicion, but Bruno did not go directly to the crossbow team to perform his duties. Instead, he temporarily followed Moriarty and also stood at the front of the wolf sled. And in this way,
Once the three-flower elf dares to make any abnormal move, he will be directly killed by the nearby Naga.
Clausewitz on the other side also secretly praised the elf's behavior. He was indeed a seasoned veteran.
"Let's go to 'Krupp'." Moriarty did not raise his head, but continued to look at the map in his hand.
"Krupp? Isn't that a satellite town affiliated with Khumbu City?" The Sanhua Elf was immediately surprised: "That is the real heartland of the Yugoslav Federation."
"Yes, we are still nearly two hundred kilometers away from Krupp."
Moriarty's finger moved slowly on the map, passing through a long curved line from top to bottom, and finally stopped at a black dot marked with an eye-catching red circle.
"What are you going there for?" Bruno still didn't understand Olympus's intention of going so deep into the enemy's territory.
"Grab the airship."
"Snatch the airship!? What's your plan?"
"Since the goblins have stopped our sailboat, let's borrow their airship to go home."
And this is the backup plan Clausewitz formulated for the Olympus Commando: South first, then north. (To be continued...)