Just the sound made the hearts of everyone present throb.
This voice brought back a familiarity that had been absent for a long time, even though time had added some frost and indifference to this voice. Cyril screamed, and she stood up, but her eyes were already wet.
It's him, he's back.
When they needed him most.
A small magic circle appeared on the wooden floor of the round table conference room. It was formed very slowly, so that the lines of the magic circle had just emerged halfway, and everyone was already breathing rapidly, and their patience was quickly worn away again and again. Until the magic circle
The lines are fully formed, and many people's faces have already turned a long-held red tide. Just like the golden box placed in front of the miser, they can't wait to open it. Although it only takes a few seconds, it makes them feel
Quite long.
Finally, when his breathing suddenly tightened, a vague figure appeared in the magic circle, and gradually became clear.
It's Aranza.
He was still wearing the red Silence suit, with the huge two-handed sword, and the Silence Blade quietly attached to his back. After the baptism of blood, its color became scarleter, as if it was completely dyed by blood donations. His hair was still
That unspeakable paleness, along with the sickly white color on his skin after walking in the Silent Realm for a long time, showed that he was less youthful and passionate in the past, and more quiet and unfathomable at this time.
"I'm back."
Aranza's eyes circled around the familiar faces. When he saw Hancock and Elita, his eyes paused for a moment. Hancock was okay. After all, he had heard a lot about Hancock and Thorns.
Regarding the news about the mercenary group, as for Elita, Aranza really didn’t expect her to be in Alice Fortress.
But in the end, his eyes still rested on Cyril - the only girl who had tears streaming down her face at this moment.
"Well, I'm back."
He said it again to let his surprised friends confirm that the situation in front of them was not a dream.
The next moment, Cyril had thrown herself into his arms. She buried her head in his neck and hugged Aranza tightly with both hands. Even without saying a word, Aranza could feel the warmth coming from her neck.
And moist. This woman has unknowingly placed everything on him.
Aranza reached out and stroked Cyril's hair. Her hair had grown to her shoulders, but the original style of dagger trimming gave her hair a messy beauty. The feeling of rising and falling in her hair felt like Aranza's.
At this time, her heart was ups and downs, with different rhythms. Even Aranza herself didn't know what she was thinking.
"I'm back."
He repeated it again, but instead of the previous calmness, there was a faint apology.
Cyril didn't speak anymore, just hugged him and nodded. The tears in her eyes welled up again. She had been waiting for a long time.
But at this moment, the magic circle behind Aranza flickered again, and two figures appeared in it one after another.
"Well, let me introduce you."
Aranza patted Cyril on the back and looked at the people who were also looking at him. Aranza smiled and pointed to the two figures behind him.
"This is Karu, now a strong man from the Holy Realm. Hey, I don't need to introduce you."
Aranza first pointed at Carew. Carew really didn’t need an introduction, but his appearance now was completely different from before, so Aranza still had to say it. Carew cooperated and lowered the hood on his head, and finally
, that jet-black beast head appeared in everyone's sight again, and the orange-yellow beast eyes with a hint of green, although they didn't show any malice, still gave everyone a chilling feeling.
Cyril, Ilita, and Hancock, who had met Karu in the God of the Sea and Xinknar's Kingdom, had better reactions. Old Follett, Kim Gates, and Prairie all had better reactions at this time.
It was an expression of disbelief. Even Kim Gates, who was very familiar with Carew, hesitated and did not dare to step forward to say hello to Carew. And when he knew that Carew had lost half of his soul, he did not hesitate.
Know how to reach out to this former acquaintance.
After introducing Carew, Aranza's fingers turned to another petite figure shrouded in a cloak, but at this moment, Aranza suddenly didn't know how to introduce her.
Even though I had already anticipated many words full of surprises.
Cyril was still in his arms, and he suddenly felt that his arm holding her waist became extremely hot.
Aranza paused, and the strangeness on her face flashed away, and she said: "This is the traveler, the new partner I met in the Silent Domain. Well, her strength is also at the level of the Holy Domain."
It’s the sanctuary again!
At this time, compared to the identity of the traveler, her level is more shocking. So, including Hancock, there are already three strong men from the Holy Domain in the Alice Fortress!
Although such a lineup would not be able to go sideways in the human land, no one would dare to provoke Alice Fortress as easily as the current mercenary guild does!
At this time, the traveler also took off the hood on his head, revealing another layer of protection, a mask that was shaped to be extremely ferocious. When they saw this mask, although everyone was curious, they did not
Say more. Just like Hancock's arrogance, there are always one or two things that are unusual about the strong men in the Sanctuary.
"Well, that's right."
Aranza seemed to feel that the shock effect brought by the traveler was not enough, so he smiled and said: "If I want to rate my current strength, it should be at the level of the holy realm."
"What?!"
"Oh my God!"
Hearing this, everyone finally broke out and screamed with shock on their faces. Even Cyril, who was leaning in Aranza's arms, turned his head curiously and looked at Aranza with his eyes.
"Okay, we'll talk about these things later."
Aranza interrupted them and found a seat at the round table. The rest of the people, including the traveler and Carew, also sat down. Everyone knew that it was not the time for the welcome meeting yet, but when they learned that Aranza
When both Traveler and Karu were strong men from the Sanctuary, the atmosphere of the meeting became much more relaxed, without the stress just now. Plus Hancock, there were four strong Sanctuary men in the Alice Fortress at this time.
Sitting in charge, with such a lineup, whoever dares to mess with this place will have to pay the price!
Aranza patted the table, calming down the people who were suddenly in a good mood and laughing and chatting, and said, "Well, I have learned something about the situation. Just leave the matter of the mercenary guild to me."
Everyone nodded without objection. After all, Aranza was the real leader of the Thorn Mercenary Group and the Alice Fortress at all times.
Aranza's eyes first fell on old Follett and said, "Well, Grandpa Follett, thank you for your hard work while I was away."
When he heard this, Old Follett was suddenly moved to tears, but the aristocratic etiquette still allowed him to maintain a good demeanor at this time. He stood up, bowed slightly to Aranza, and said: "This is mine.
Duty, Your Highness."
Aranza nodded, but turned her eyes to look at Elita and said, "Well, by the way, why are you here?"
In response to Aranza's question, Elita just smiled faintly, her face still showing the rigor and seriousness that Aranza had when she met her, and said: "Didn't you ask me to teach Cyril the knight's combat skills? I haven't finished teaching him yet!"
This was of course not the real reason, but Aranza did not intend to get entangled in it. On the contrary, Li on Elita's shoulder became dissatisfied, pouted and said: "I'm so kind to help you, but you look so indifferent.
What do you mean?!"
Hearing this, Aranza's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of cunning, and she said, "Well, in that case, how about you two joining my Thorn Mercenary Group?"
Ilita was stunned for a moment, staring at Aranza's face, but couldn't see anything at all. But for some reason, after a brief thought, she actually nodded in agreement and said: "I am willing to become a member of the Thorn Mercenary Group!
"
At this time, Li became difficult again and said: "As for the reward, why should I agree to it if you just say a word? You are such a philanderer!"
It’s this familiar title again!
Aranza's face evoked a smile of emotion, and then, as if she suddenly thought of something, she reached out and patted the shoulder of Carew who was sitting next to her, and said, "Take out the rumble."
rumble?
Li Ke remembered that the one with the name "Longlong" was Aranza's mount, the forest dragon, but how could such a big guy use the word "take it out".
However, when she saw Karu taking out a small pink dragon from under her cloak, Li's eyes immediately popped up with two hearts. Her doubts were completely gone, and she suddenly jumped off Elita's shoulders.
, before Karu put Longlong on the table, he had already jumped on Longlong, holding its head with both hands, and the big head rubbed lovingly on Longlong's little dragon's head, just like the child next door and his own pet.
Just like the little puppy. However, at this time, Longlong was completely asleep and did not realize that a "bad luck" was befalling it at all.
"Well, is it okay now?"
Aranza asked.
"Uh-huh."
Li answered with satisfaction, then ignored Aranza and rolled around on the round table with Longlong in her arms.
After dealing with this episode, Aranza's attention was drawn back. His eyes followed the trajectory of the round table and said, "Well, let's talk about my plan next. I have already given it to you."
All tasks have been arranged..."
The meeting chaired by Aranza lasted only half an hour. When the meeting ended, everyone had no time to chat with Aranza and began to go about their own business. Kim Gates and Savannah were arranged and traveled by Aranza.
They went to Rios City together to supervise the construction of a large magic teleportation array. Moreover, Aranza also assigned a special task to be completed by Prairie. After all, Prairie's shaping spells are of great use to many people.
Others were also assigned their own tasks, but they were not very important. The only thing worth mentioning was that when Hancock was about to be given the task, Aranza suddenly had an inexplicable smile on his face and said: "
Well, I will tell you your mission alone tonight."