Cuthbert had a rough life. When he was young, he was high-spirited and had a slightly stubborn personality, which eventually led to serious problems. However, after his enlightenment, he finally determined his life goals and did not embark on the path of darkness and depravity.
Comparatively speaking, the embarrassment of being at a low point in terms of position and power does not matter to him as he becomes middle-aged and has made great progress in his skills - anyway, he is not a person with a strong desire for power.
For those who have a heart, all the conflicts in the world are nothing~
Therefore, it didn't matter to Cuthbert that he was assigned a task to help eliminate the cultists hidden in the city.
Anyway, it's just an errand job, a mere insect-like cultist. How can Standwick make waves here?
However, today was the day when the plan was to gradually clear out the cultists' activity areas, but a soldier who was ordered to come to join them gave Cuthbert a strong sense of uneasiness.
Really, Cuthbert swore, he was already a monk of the Royal Order of Mages for decades, and he also knew what kind of virtue he had with his disfigured face. To say it could stop a child from crying at night was an understatement.
Yes, just walking around in the middle of the night might scare two people to death...
Just because of his appearance, he has often had misunderstandings with other colleagues or related personnel in the past. However, he has never encountered a situation like this in decades...
By the way, this young man named "Geralt" is said to be a newly rising genius who is famous all over the royal capital... Could it be that he has some thoughts about his appearance? Otherwise, he would always glance at himself from time to time, or even look at himself.
What does it mean to avoid tabooly “looking at” oneself?
Going by past experience, few normal people would want to take a second look at themselves, right?
Because of Liu Yifei's excitement and loss of composure, Cuthbert was muttering a little on the side, but he didn't expect that he was speculating on some dangerous thoughts, but Liu Yifei finally couldn't help but take the initiative to talk: "Well...but
Monk Cuthbert?"
Cuthbert was stunned subconsciously: What is going on? This Geralt actually knows him??
"Your Excellency Geralt is too complimentary. In this mission, the members of the Guards worked hand in hand with our mage group. We are really colleagues and do not deserve the title of 'Sir'. And Your Excellency Geralt has the responsibility of coordination and guidance."
To advance or retreat, we still need Sir Geralt to point out the direction~"
In response to Cuthbert's politeness, Liu Yifei nodded as calmly as possible...but there was still an uncontrollable smile on his lips.
Hahahaha~
This is Cuthbert! The famous dark "eminent monk" of Erathia in the future! A famous general who became famous for his vigorous efforts to suppress the plague, eliminate disasters, and treat a large number of injured during the first Diya invasion war.
!
Now I am actually joking politely with myself in this group of five and six...
[Hiss~~~ Silently I feel like I am getting more and more awesome ((?￣??￣??)?)?)...】
"...In this case, I dare to ask one more question.
Regarding the communication array used in this operation to contact the devil, is there anything Mr. Cuthbert would like to mention?"
Liu Yifei's "kind" words directly scratched Cuthbert's itch.
It should be noted that in the huge Erathia, the refinement of light spells has become a kind of political correctness, and even within the circle of spellcasters, there is a vague "conventional view" that completely ignores the basic knowledge of the elemental system.
If you treat elemental spells like this, then you will be even more disgusted with spell systems involving various curses, souls, sacrifices, epidemics and other dark spells, and even have a dislike for Cuthbert, who specializes in dark spells.
The formal monks of the Dharma are often suppressed.
Cuthbert didn't care much about the exclusion from the magic factions.
But there are few people to communicate with on weekdays, and the loneliness is more uncomfortable~
Although most magic practitioners are obsessed with learning and exploring extraordinary powers, and don't care much about other things... But who would want all their dragon-slaying memories to go with the wind?
In the group of spell casters, no matter what the reason is, recruiting all kinds of apprentices, lower level spell casters, in short, they can pass on their own skills to a greater or lesser extent.
But for Cuthbert, the "alien" in the army of monks, he really has no one with whom he can communicate on an equal footing~
Even in Brakada, where there is a strong culture of study and communication, black magic is definitely a niche genre, and it is even discriminated against by elemental mages to a certain extent.
Unless Cuthbert defected to the dark camp represented by Orver and Negan, or escaped to the depths of the great swamp of Taitalia to associate with those truly terrifying and evil witch doctors, it would be difficult for him to survive.
What a chance to speak out under the sun. Even the team of monks he led this time only cooperated with his combat commander within the scope of their authority. At the moment, even others gathered aside to form a group of their own.
Small circle, just think about how sad Cuthbert’s life is~
Although Geralt is indeed a bit younger...and he is also a bit behind in terms of strength.
But he is at least equal to me in terms of status, especially if he is quite talented in the royal capital, so he can be regarded as a "cultured person", and he cannot be compared with those ordinary big-headed soldiers...
Well, that's right, even though Cuthbert's life was so difficult for him, if you really let an ordinary soldier, or even a stronger "brave man" come to chat with him, Cuthbert would
Te Ye is determined not to be too talkative - no idea! In the context of an era where knowledge, especially high-end knowledge, is completely monopolized, knowledge, especially "scholars" who can turn knowledge into strength, will not be able to deal with people who do not know a few Chinese characters.
"Illiteracy" must be full of all kinds of discrimination, or it may be a sense of class superiority brainwashed by universal values, which is inevitable...
Liu Yifei's current status is more or less suitable, so Cuthbert really doesn't mind chatting with him for a few more words: "Is there anything I need to pay attention to... In fact, we have discussed it with everyone in the Guards before.
, it’s nothing more than speeding up the pace during actions, and the main body of the magic circle must be destroyed as soon as possible~
After all, in order to lure those hidden cultists into taking the bait, the communication circle we took out this time is indeed usable, but there are just a few small traps hidden in the magic patterns of the circle.
But at most, it can only slow down the opponent's communication flow, and increase the consumption of magic power in amplifying the magic circle.
Once the big demon connected to the other side as a magic circle senses it, it will inevitably increase the magic power output on that side.
At that time, if the opponent takes control of that magic circle, it is difficult to guarantee whether it will cause any subsequent changes, so you must not hesitate after launching an attack!
Another point that makes me a little confused is that when choosing to associate the name of the devil, it was Mr. Geralt and Mr. Adela who advocated that the target be... that one called Isis. I don't know if this is part of it.
What’s the special purpose?”
Regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the demon-connecting magic circle that will be used in this "trap", Liu Yifei actually has a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of it. He is just chatting with Cuthbert now because he wants to gain a familiar face and increase his sense of presence.
That's all.
As for Isis Mistesis, who was listed as a contact target, it was naturally the "private goods" specially brought by Liu Yifei——
After Adela's personal confirmation, Liu Yifei learned that the big demon Isis had inexplicably become "obsessed" with him. Of course, this had both good and bad consequences.
The bad side is that Liu Yifei himself has grasped a general star fragment from "Isis", which means that his character identity of "Geralt" has intersected with Isis to some extent.
Now, coupled with the "hostility" that Isis actively exposed, it is certain that he will definitely meet this boss under the "extra care" of the system master in the future.
Considering the current strength difference between the two sides, if Liu Yifei is really caught by the other side, it would be minor to say that he was cramped and skinned, but he is afraid that he will be captured alive by the other side in a fit of rage. At that time, he will not be able to die.
Escaped easily~
However, danger also presents opportunities!!
Anyone who can get into trouble with an NPC at the level of a famous general, no matter whether it is good or evil, can find a way out, will surely become a general!
Even more boldly, "general souls", treasures, historical moments... it's all amazing!
Therefore, taking advantage of the current opportunity, Liu Yifei naturally wanted to seek some small benefits for himself~
Don’t you Isis have a “soft spot” for me?
That's good~
When the time comes, Liu Yifei plans to "call him out" in public! He wants to see if Isis "dare to respond or not"!
If he doesn't dare to respond... then when the two of them fight in the future, Isis will definitely be inherently weaker. When he is stronger, he can only retreat and retreat. In the future, when Liu Yifei becomes stronger, he is just a mere
A red-skinned pig still wants to become a serf and sing?
And if he, a sheep-hoofed monster, dares to agree...
When the time comes, I will definitely not have any good fruits to eat from him!
Liu Yifei still doesn’t believe it~
Cuthbert is on the left, Adela oversees the army on the right, and there are a bunch of monks, guarded by the big brother of the guard. How can he, a mere Isis, turn the world upside down?
And if he could give the other party some "stubborn illnesses" that have been lingering for a long time, then Liu Yifei would be able to laugh his big teeth off~~
This is Liu Yifei's plan laid out openly. What he wants is to do it mentally but not intentionally. First, Isis will give Isis a hard blow...
As for Cuthbert's little curiosity, Liu Yifei realized that he had nothing to hide, so he briefly told Cuthbert the story of the battle at Harmondale Castle that day.
Not to mention, for a serious spellcaster like Cuthbert, Liu Yifei's "military story" still has some small appeal.
In particular, Liu Yifei is not really an illiterate person who cannot read a word. The short stories he tells are full of ups and downs and thrilling, especially the several confrontations with Isis, which are vividly depicted.
It was an eye-opener for Cuthbert~
Nowadays, Erathia has been experiencing peace for a long time, and the royal capital's defenders are deteriorating in actual combat ability due to lack of fighting. There is even less opportunity for a nerdy spellcaster like Cuthbert to go into battle in person.
Especially when I heard that "Geralt" used his strength at the age of eighteen to kill all the demons outside the city, and even developed a hatred for the opposite demon general, I couldn't help but be shocked!
After all, in Geralt's words, there are many references to Adela's help and rescue, so this cannot be false~
But then think about Geralt's age when he "made a meritorious service", his current "prestige" in the royal capital, and his rumored "talent and reputation", and then think about the stupid things he did when he was young...
For a moment, Cuthbert couldn't help feeling sighing and admiring that he and Liu Yifei were exchanging business blows~
The two of them were chatting happily here, which naturally attracted the attention of others. At some point, Adela quietly came not far behind the two of them... Perhaps Cuthbert noticed it. This was unexplained.
, but anyway, Liu Yifei, a newbie, really didn’t pay attention for a while~
"What are you talking about? Are you so happy? Don't you know that we will start taking action soon? If you are so careless, your life will be in danger if the enemy touches you!"
"Forehead……"
Liu Yifei was having a lively chat with the future "Black Monk" boss when he was suddenly startled by the voice behind him. He was indeed a little embarrassed.
But fortunately, I saw that it was Adela, so there was nothing to say: "Ouch, I was shocked... Isn't it true that there are you, Senior Adela, and Monk Captain Cuthbert beside you?"
What?
With you two here, what else do I have to worry about?
Let alone a mere cultist, even if the red-skinned pig Isis dares to come in person today, he will be eaten alive, including the soup and water~"
"Hmph~ That sounds nice. The expedition is about to begin. Have all the preparations been done? Not to mention checking carefully, just chatting here... You must know that you always have to pay a price for underestimating the enemy! You won't really
Do you think the enemy will be at your mercy after falling into a trap? If there is an accident, no one will be able to protect you if you are not responsible for the crime!"
Adela's eyes widened a bit fiercely...
But her words were not so much reprimanding Liu Yifei as "reminding" Cuthbert.
After all, Liu Yifei is just a "liaison" in the final analysis. He is not even considered a serious combatant during combat. What can he be "prepared" for?
As the leader of the spell caster team in this operation, Cuthbert is a serious actual combatant, a position of real power and responsibility!
So after Adela's little reminder, Cuthbert suddenly woke up from the excitement of "first meeting and forgetting to be friends". After a small confession, he left the two of them and went back to make things right.
went to gather his band of monks.
"Hey~ Senior Adela, why are you doing this?" Seeing Cuthbert leaving, Liu Yifei whispered to Adela in a dumbfounded voice.
Adela also changed her previous serious and serious attitude and whispered to Liu Yifei: "This person...you should pay attention to yourself and don't get too close. He has a dense and chaotic aura, and it seems that he is contaminated with a lot of
Due to the power of unclean magic, having too much contact with such people will be harmful to you, and you must be careful to guard against the degradation of such people. It is better to do less than to do more..."
