Donovan suddenly jumped up from his chair, rushed across the corridor in a few steps, and came to the street outside the door.
But I saw the crowds on the street hiding to both sides.
And that incredibly ferocious young man actually used his own strength to lift the mammoth and run all the way.
What's even more terrifying is...
During this process, the mammoth was struggling violently.
The building density in the neighborhood near the Lord's Mansion is actually quite high.
The mammoth's huge body didn't have much room to move.
But within the constraints of these conditions.
The young man just carried the mammoth and rushed out for a long distance.
finally.
He rushed to the central square of the street.
Because this place had been invaded by dragon disaster before, many buildings are still in ruins, and only a few workers are busy.
Lumiere came to the edge of the square, found an open space, and put the mammoth down.
boom!
The earth trembled slightly.
After the mammoth landed, he seemed to be unable to control his balance.
She staggered and fell towards Lumiere.
Lumiere didn't panic at all when he saw this.
He exerted force on his feet, jumped up high, and then slapped the mammoth under the ribs.
boom!
The latter seemed to be pushed by a huge force.
He fell down blankly toward the no-man's land on the other side.
There was another sound like the sky falling and the earth falling.
When the mammoth fell.
The entire Lord District trembled.
When it is.
Smoke and dust billowed, and the ground sunken deeply.
Many residents who did not know the truth ran out of their homes and nervously inquired about the latest situation.
Fortunately, everyone's panic was quickly stopped.
Matthew and others followed the impatient Donovan out of the Lord's Mansion and followed them to the edge of the square.
As soon as I saw Matthew.
Lumiere clapped his hands, wiped the dust from his face and complained:
"The elephant at your door is too heavy."
"I almost can't carry it."
As soon as this statement came out.
Donovan, who was looking at the mammoth with distressed eyes, was completely speechless.
His lips trembled slightly, as if he had many things to ask Lumiere, but he was afraid of this young man's unfathomable power.
"You...who are you?"
Donovan stared at Lumière for a long time before asking with difficulty.
Without waiting for Lumiere's answer.
Matthew has already taken a step forward:
"He is the future king of the rainforest and my good friend, Mr. Lumiere."
Lumiere scratched his head and smiled in approval.
The heavily armored warriors from the Formation Breakers Mercenary Group also rushed over at this time.
See this scene.
They couldn't help but move towards Lumière.
However, Donovan stopped them in time.
Then he hurried forward to check on the mammoth's condition.
fine.
Lumière was very measured in his actions. Perhaps this was related to his rich experience in fighting huge creatures for many years, and he had experienced the scene where the sky seemed to be falling.
The fallen mammoth was only slightly injured.
At this time, Lei Jia opened his mouth and said:
"How is your mount? I remember her name is Harley? Do you need us to provide treatment for Harley?"
"Don't worry, I won't charge you extra money."
Donovan's face turned cold.
He stood up, and then, with the efforts of the heavily armored warriors, Mammoth Harley also stood up again.
It's just that those elephant eyes were filled with fear when they looked at Lumiere.
The group of people did not stay in the square for long.
After Donovan asked the priests in his mercenary group to provide treatment for the mammoth Harley, he returned to the entrance of the Lord's Mansion one after another to continue negotiations.
Just this time.
Although Harley was still arranged to stand guard at the door.
But the location from the entrance to the Lord's Mansion is not that close.
People can enter and leave the lord's house freely.
obviously.
Donovan has realized that continuing to pressure negotiations through Harley will likely lead to worse results.
So he made certain concessions on the surface.
But once we get back to the negotiating table.
This old fox still has the face of "you need us" and "you can't live without us".
But when he saw him lighting up a cigar and blowing out a big smoke ring, the old god said:
"I admit that your people are very strong and have considerable individual strength.
But you also have to know that the role of a solo adventurer on the battlefield is quite limited.
How about this.
For your father's sake, Rhaegar, twice as much—
This is my final bottom line.
Too little.
I really have no way to explain it to my subordinates."
After the words fell.
Matthew bluntly pointed out:
"For the role you can play, my friends can perfectly replace it."
"He alone is worth thousands of troops!"
Donovan's eyes narrowed like a fox's.
After a while.
He suddenly chuckled:
"Young man, have you ever been on the battlefield?"
"Iondor has not seen a large-scale war for many years. Do you know how popular warriors like those in my regiment who have experienced the bloody storms will be in the next new era?"
"Your friend is indeed very strong, but with all due respect, he lacks relevant skills when it comes to war."
This time, Matthew didn't wait for a rebuttal.
Lumiere himself jumped out:
"Matthew is right, I am very powerful.
And my learning ability is also very strong.
Since entering human society, I have learned many, many skills..."
Donovan frowned:
"Human society? Were you not a human before?"
But soon.
He was attracted by another part of Lumière's words:
"What new skills have you learned?"
Lumiere said with joy:
"I learned how to mine."
"Oh, you must not understand, this is a very big subject.
I had a real job at the mines south of Apple Avenue!
At that time, I studied with the supervisor for a long time before I grasped the essence of part of it——
You have to learn how to identify where veins are going;
You have to develop a reasonable mining plan based on the flow of underground rivers;
For my type of work, the most important thing is how to carry more unrefined ore during a round trip!
And in the process of learning these skills.
I have benefited a lot.
Strength has also been exercised and enhanced to a certain extent.
If you don’t believe me, I can demonstrate it to you!”
Said.
In the confused eyes of everyone.
Lumiere looked around, and suddenly he saw a large number of landscape stones placed in the garden behind the reception hall.
So he easily crossed the viewing window sill and came to the garden.
"Watch it!"
He excitedly picked up a stone the size of an adult's hand and carried it easily on his shoulders.
“I can put one on my left shoulder, and another on my right shoulder;
At the same time, I can carry three special backpacks, each of which can be filled with ore;
Also, my feet are not idle either, there are a lot of ores tied to my left and right calves and thighs."
"Although these minerals will affect my activities to a certain extent, I regard this as a form of exercise.
My mining career is not long, but I have summed up an efficient climbing method——
I can move freely in and out of the mine like a four-legged animal..."
In the eyes of everyone who can't understand.
While explaining, Lumiere threw stones at himself.
Soon, his whole body was surrounded by landscape rocks.
The whole person looks like a stone man.
miracly.
He clearly didn't use any ropes, but the stones were able to adhere to his skin.
"Hahaha, did you see it?"
"This scene is amazing, it's a powerful muscle adsorption technique I invented.
I can use powerful force to affect the gravity around the skin...
Well, that’s what it should be said, right?
With my level of education, I can't explain it more clearly.
In short, with this method, I can attract all the stones like a magnet——
Not only stones, but also people can be attracted!
If necessary, I can run with a dozen people by myself.
Wouldn’t this save a lot of people’s energy on the battlefield?”
Lumiere's muffled voice came from the cracks in the stone.
However, there was silence all around.
Everyone present can be considered as someone who has traveled far and wide and seen the world.
Among them, Donovan is the most popular.
As the leader of a large mercenary group, what hasn't he seen?
But this stone man in front of me...
He has never seen it before!
Don't talk about Donovan.
Even Matthew and others were shocked beyond measure by this scene.
No one knows how to evaluate Lumiere's powerful adsorption skills.
But at this moment.
There was a sound of "Pap-pap-pap!" in the room.
Someone is applauding.
Everyone looked back.
The person applauding was discovered to be the orc female swordsman Craig.
But when I saw this female orc who had left her hometown, her eyes were full of excitement.
She clapped and quickly came to Lumiere:
"What you said is very good, and your abilities also opened my eyes."
"In fact, after I entered human society, I also learned many new skills like you."
"I was responsible for carrying large items at the dock of Deep Blue Port. During this period, I mastered a special force-generating technique - in order to be able to carry more large items at the same time, I used the Way of Strength in the Way of the Sword Master.
I created a second time with the way of balance, and finally mastered more advanced handling skills."
"Can you put all the rocks down?"
Clegg's tone was like meeting an old friend in a foreign country.
"sure."
Lumière quickly placed all the landscape stones on the ground.
This time it was Clegg's turn to show off his amazing skills——
But I saw her quickly carrying the biggest stone on her back.
Then he kicked out one foot and quickly kicked the other stones onto his back in order from large to small!
boom!
boom!
boom!
Stones were kicked into the air one by one.
It quickly landed on Craig's back.
Just two minutes later.
All the landscape stones on the ground have disappeared.
Everyone looked at Clegg and the pile of rocks over 8 meters high on her back in stunned silence——
No.
This can no longer be called a pile of stones.
But a stone tower!
The tower is built from a pile of completely irregular stone blocks, resulting in an extremely stable structure.
It was attracted to Craig's back like a magnet.
"Did you see that?"
Clegg asked Lumière.
Lumiere clapped his hands:
"Qi! You used Qi!"
"I've heard of this kind of energy, but isn't that a skill that only monks can master?"
Craig smiled kindly:
"The way of the Sword Master originated from the monks, so I have also mastered a little bit of Qi."
Lumiere heard this and asked:
"Wow, if you move things like this, you can definitely make a lot of money in a day, right!?"
Craig raised his head proudly:
"When times are good, I can move 8 gold coins a day!"
Lumiere showed an envious expression:
"Is it so profitable to transport large materials at the dock? If I had known, I wouldn't have gone mining!"
"But before the accident happened in the mine, I made a lot of money. I could make 4 to 6 gold coins a day!"
Clegg started to unload the stones easily, and discussed with Lumière enthusiastically:
"It makes a lot of money, but it doesn't last long."
"I had only been working for seven or eight days when the dock workers joined together to protest. They made crazy complaints against me privately."
"I lost my job shortly after. Those complainers were so annoying!"
Lumière felt the same way:
"Me too. When I was working in the mines, I met many people like this..."
The two chatted sympathetically.
in the house.
Everyone has different expressions.
Donovan looked at Lumière with complicated eyes, and then looked at Craig, who was plain in appearance but extraordinary in temperament.
finally.
He couldn't help but look at Matthew:
"Where did you get such a pair of freaks?"
Matthew immediately said sternly:
"Please watch your words!"
"they are my friends!"
Donovan shrugged.
He said a perfunctory "sorry" and returned to the negotiating table.
Although he behaved nonchalantly towards Lumière and Clegg.
But Donovan revealed his mental journey with practical actions:
"I still say that in wars, you need to hire professionals, but I also admit that if we can have more allies on the battlefield, the war will be much easier to fight."
"1.5 times."
"At 1.5 times the original price, our Formation Breakers Mercenary Group will take over this business."
"This is my last line, Rhaegar, for your father's sake - you also know that there are many orders waiting for us in the south."
"I swear, this is definitely my greatest sincerity."
"If you keep bargaining, I'll leave immediately!"
His tone of voice was very soft.
But there was a ferocious look on his face that could only be possessed by a seasoned veteran.
Rhaegar frowned.
Just when Matthew and the other three were thinking about how to continue bargaining.
Suddenly a short flute sound floated in from the street.
The sound of the flute is sometimes fast and sometimes slow, sometimes high and sometimes low, which makes people easily feel irritable after listening to it.
"Who the hell is playing the flute?"
This is a critical moment in the dispute and negotiation.
Donovan was affected by the sound of the flute and seemed to become a little restless.
When Matthew heard the sound, his heart moved.
Seeing that Rega and Lei Jia were also puzzled, he took the initiative and said:
"Mr. Donovan, Rolling Stone Town is an enlightened place, and residents like musical instruments. It's understandable, right?"
Donovan picked his ears and mocked displeasedly:
"Such an unpleasant flute sound is not as good as the one played by one of the scouts in my regiment."
"The person who plays the flute must also be tone-deaf."
"Is this how musical the residents of Rolling Stone are?"
The words just fell.
Suddenly there was a frightened voice at the door:
"It's not good, boss!"
"Harley ran away with a man with his chest hair exposed!"
"And brothers..."
Donovan's nerves were already extremely tense.
The siren sounds.
He rushed out like a reflex.
"Boss, I, I...I'm going to run away with him too..."
The scout who sent the message twisted his mouth, stuck out his tongue, and rolled his eyes.
Then he, together with the heavily armored warrior and the mammoth, walked out of the town in a daze.
Donovan shouted angrily:
"Who's causing trouble?"
But the next second.
His eyes actually started to turn white.
The irritating sound of the flute suddenly turned into an extremely devilish laughter.
After the magic sound enters the brain.
An unprecedentedly powerful force also began to invade his brain.
In a daze.
Donovan walked out a dozen steps in one breath.
crucial moment.
The old mercenary finally escaped from the control of the magic sound with his strong will.
Snapped!
He slapped himself in the face and finally woke up completely.
Donovan looked around in horror.
I found people coming and going on the street.
The situation in Rolling Stone is pointing at me.
They didn't seem to be affected by the sound of the flute at all!
This time.
He understood it completely.
He stood on tiptoe and looked at his mount and subordinates who were gradually retreating.
Vaguely.
He saw a figure riding backwards on the back of the mammoth Harley.
The man was playing the flute with one hand.
The other hand was still free to wave to him from afar.
That moment.
It's obviously noon in the summer.
Donovan's whole body felt as cold as if a bucket of ice water had been poured on him.
He suddenly turned back to look at Rhaegar, who was also confused:
"That's enough, Rhaegar!"
"Make him stop!"
"Original price, deal!"
The sound of the flute stopped suddenly.
Rhaegar looked happy and was about to say "Okay".
A faint voice came from far away from the back of the mammoth:
“Don’t you consider making a half-price discount?
I quite like this female elephant.
She reminds me of a lover I had when I was young——
Don't get me wrong, I have never been in love with a female elephant, but that girl also has such a female elephant...
By the way, Matthew, do you like this mammoth?"
Donovan's face turned pale instantly!
…
finally.
The Formation Breakers mercenary group happily joined the new city defense system of Rolling Stone Town.
Three-year lease.
For the sake of "Rega's father", Mr. Donovan donated generously and decided to cooperate with Rolling Stone Town at a 25% discount on the market price.
also.
The Formbreaker Mercenary Group also "rejected" various subsidies that Rhaegar kindly proposed.
Just give it to the resident.
The specific content of the negotiations will naturally be negotiated by Zeller and others.
Matthew led his partners who had made the most contribution in the negotiation back to the oak forest early.
night.
He held a summer barbecue in a clearing in the woods to entertain his invited companions.
Considering how much Lumiere and Clegg eat.
Matthew spent a lot of money this time and bought two sheep, a cow, and a pig from the farm next door to entertain the guests.
Facts prove.
These two master coolies are really good at eating!
Almost all the ingredients Matthew purchased were eaten by them, leaving only some leftovers.
And during the meal.
There was also a small episode.
Maybe it's the aroma of barbecue flying into the clouds.
The cloud elf Emilia also happily came to eat on the ground.
Matthew naturally expressed his welcome.
So far.
Except for Eli, the other five people responded.
This is something Matthew is very proud of.
No matter what the reason is.
Being able to bring such a group of people together represents a lot of things.
Take this opportunity.
Matthew plans to share the whole story of the incident and the possible situations he may face next with everyone.
after that.
He also needs to state the risks to them one by one and analyze the pros and cons.
After all, war is never a joke.
Even if Matthew can guarantee that no matter whether they win or lose the battle, there is a high probability that they will be able to escape from the battlefield unscathed.
However, the specific risks still need to be informed in advance.
The final choice.
Still in their own hands.
And just when Matthew wanted to explain.
Luo Lan, who was reading the little yellow book with gusto, suddenly stood up:
"Are there any outsiders?"
Others also reacted.
Matthew naturally sensed it——
Under the moonlight.
A woman's figure suddenly appeared on the wasteland in the north.
She headed towards the oak forest.
Every step you take.
She seemed to be looking around.
When Matthew appeared in front of her.
Her bright eyes exude a hint of natural charm.
Despite wearing a thick jet black veil.
Matthew can also sense the thrilling beauty under the veil.
It is a powerful charm that is ready to come out.
It is also different from the charm of warlocks.
"A bit like the attraction of a god..."
Matthew was secretly wary.
Immediately he asked solemnly:
"Madam, why are you here?"
"I'm sorry, but this is private property."
A trace of surprise flashed in the woman's eyes:
"What a handsome young man, Rhaegar gave you this land?"
"hehe……"
"Then I'll leave right away."
Said.
She then walked towards Rolling Stone Town.
Matthew took a step forward and asked:
"Ma'am, what's your name?"
The woman said without looking back:
"Melinda."
"Don't be nervous, I'm not here to do bad things."
"I just came to see my daughter."
The voice fell.
Her figure instantly disappeared into the dark night.
Matthew was slightly startled.
In an instant.
He finally realized what the name "Melinda" meant.
She is Sif's mother!
Too……
"Rhaegar's ex-wife?"
…
Dedicate a new work! Dedicate it fiercely! I hope there will be more updates in September!