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The Blazing Wind Moon (August).
If we were in Allinge or Alto, it would already be unstoppably hot at this time, and the air would seem to be on fire, but in this bustling, chaotic and narrow city where the buildings seem to have gathered the styles of many countries in the continent, the cool breeze is still blowing slowly
, just like the warm spring and blooming flowers in March.
This is the Sudden Valley in the deep northwest of the "Northland", the "Eastern Place of Exile" surrounded by countless towering giant trees!
Because the prosperous city-states along the Storm Strait in the North are controlled by the Magic Council "Palmeira's Hut", and their strength has penetrated deep into the North, sweeping away many orcs, dwarf tribes, trolls and other monsters, and building many cities.
Therefore, in most people's minds, Northland is the territory of the organization "Palmeira's Cabin" and the natural control area of the Magic Council.
But in fact, the "Northland" stretches from the northwestern province of the Shahran Empire to the west, to Mintak, the northernmost "ice-free port" at the outlet of the endless ocean, to the east, to the northern Flame Fortress and Storm Strait of the Shahran Empire to the south, and to the north
The polar region, which is frozen all year round and has darkness for half the year and daylight for half the year, is vast and far exceeds the largest empire, Shahran. The Magic Council and Palmela's hut can only control the southeastern area, while the depths are occupied by the terrifying
Occupied by trolls, orcs, yetis and reclusive ancient magicians.
Sudbury Valley has a special location, at the junction of the coastal core of Northland and the vast primeval forest in the northeast of the Shahran Empire. Since the Northern Church and the Magic Council are in conflict with each other, and it is difficult for each other's forces to penetrate deep here, it has become a no-no-no zone.
, many exiled nobles and criminals from the Shahran Empire slowly gathered here, and established the city of Sud Valley and many manors in the valley, which was collectively called the Eastern Place of Exile by outsiders.
These unruly or cruel and vicious guys are fighting trolls and other monsters while developing the smuggling trade. Although rough laws have been initially established, they are full of dangers under the cover. "The laws of sword and magic are the laws of the North."
The law!”
However, because it monopolizes the smuggling trade in the Northland and the Shahran Empire, there are still countless merchants eager for money. Adventurers come regardless of the danger, making this place very prosperous. Of course, most of the merchants have recruited good subordinates.
Or mercenaries. Otherwise they would have been killed and thrown into the forest to feed the wild animals.
Lucien strolled leisurely on the cross streets of Sudbury Valley, aiming for the ancient pine hut in front of him. According to the information of the Magic Council, it is a relatively famous intelligence organization in Sudbury Valley.
Lucien was wearing a white shirt, a black double-breasted gown, a top hat and a monocle. Because he was young and handsome, he did not have enough intimidation power, so in the eyes of the residents of the Eastern Exile, he was a delicious piece of food.
Many people passing by him looked up and down with cold eyes, thinking about how to create opportunities to kidnap him.
"He is dressed in low-key and luxurious clothes. He must have a lot of treasures on him. Hey, even a pauper can be trained and sold to the ladies or nobles of the Shahran Empire as secret lovers just based on his appearance and temperament." Two people are obviously related.
As the big men of barbarian descent passed each other, they communicated with each other.
"Look again, you must have some confidence to dare to go to the Eastern Exile alone. Don't just look at appearance. Are there too many people who have died because of contempt for the elderly, children, women, and thin young people?" Another big man
Answered in a low voice.
Most of these unrepentant and ruthless criminals who have survived to this day have developed a cautious character. However, as long as they are sure that the other party does not have enough strength, they will show the most despicable, vicious and unscrupulous side of human beings.
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When Lucien set out, he not only exchanged all the 2,200 arcane points paid in advance for magic potions, spell casting materials, gold and the "Magician's Cabin", but he also received a bottle of "blood" from the Will of the Elements.
The strange potion of "Purifier" made up for the potential trauma caused by taking "Crying Soul", and the strength of the quasi-knight was upgraded to the level of a full knight. Therefore, even without the use of mental induction, the ears directly heard the conversation between the two big men.
Not only did he smile and shake his head: "It is indeed a place of exile in the East..."
It's a pity that the Magic Council's research on potions to improve bloodline ends here, because the further up you go, the greater the effect of will based on your own knight's creed. If Lucien was assisted by regular potions in Aline, then there is still
He hopes to become a second-level knight like Archduke Violet, but Lucien prepared the ancient potion himself to stimulate him. The effect of the "blood purifier" is remarkable before he can become an official knight.
Lucien, who seemed to have heard nothing, walked calmly on the streets of Sudbury Valley, and soon came to the door of the "Old Pine Cottage" painted with camellias.
A burly man guarding the door stretched out his right hand to stop Lucien who was about to walk in. His rough voice was full of ridicule: "This is not a place for children."
As he spoke, he flexed the bronze muscles in his right hand to show his strength.
Lucien smiled lifelessly: "Then who can come?"
The sturdy man snorted coldly, pointed to the motto engraved on the door, and said nothing.
Next to the camellia, "Either Money or Power" is engraved in both Shahran and Common language characters.
Lucien smiled and nodded: "I understand."
The burly man suddenly felt that the young man in front of him was the one he admired and feared the most in his heart. It seemed that he was the one who supported the few strong men in the Eastern Exile. So he bent his back like a long bow and said with a flattering smile: "Respect
Sir, please come in, please come in, my mouth was dirty just now."
While he slapped himself, he led Lucien towards the house with his companion's wide-open eyes.
"Tony, is he, is he possessed by a ghost?!" The cool August wind in Sudbury Valley blew by, and his companion couldn't help but shudder. The behavior of Gong in front of him and behind him was really weird, "Could it be,
Is he an official magician? But I didn’t even feel any magic fluctuations!”
After hesitating for a while, the big man quickly turned around and ran to the ancient pine cabin to inform the host of the incident.
The human traffickers who followed Lucien swallowed hard. If they had taken action rashly just now, would they have been like Tony?
It "controlled" Tony without magic fluctuations, which is definitely not something ordinary magicians can do! Even the ancient high-level magicians hidden behind the East Exile seem to have a hard time!
Lucien's improved Charming Human (Knight Version) itself is known for its small magic fluctuations, and the three-ring magician casts one-ring magic and the one-ring magic casts one-ring magic. In terms of control and power, it is comparable to that of Heaven Mountain and The difference in the abyss. How can these guys who don't even have a formal knight level use them to sense tiny magic fluctuations!
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There are many secret compartments in Gusong Hut, and in each compartment there are different people buying and selling information, and the environment is very peaceful.
Tony took Lucien and walked straight to the stairs. There were two muscular men standing guard there, wearing long swords.
"Tony, who is this gentleman?" The gleaming long sword was placed in front of Tony.
Tony bowed his back and pointed at Lucien: "This is Mr. Gu Song's important guest. Get out of your way." Lucien stood behind him with a smile on his lips. He said nothing.
The man holding the sword asked doubtfully: "Why haven't I heard Mr. Gu Song say this?"
"I'll report it to Mr. Gusong first." The other man didn't care and turned around to go upstairs.
Just as he turned around, Tony suddenly pounced forward. He made a fist with his right hand and swung it hard, hitting the temple of the man who was blocking the way with his sword.
The man holding the sword was caught off guard, his ears buzzed, his vision went dark, and he fainted.
The man on the stairs was so shocked that he was about to turn around and strike at Tony with his sword when his head suddenly became dizzy and he said with a horse-like smile: "Dear sir, he actually blocked you with his sword. It is really rude! We have already I taught him a lesson, please forgive me, and I will direct you to Mr. Gu Song right away."
Lucien pushed up his monocle and followed without saying a word. He thought to himself: "With my current mental power, it seems that Charming Human can only control three people at the same time..."
The scene of Tony knocking down the man with the sword was seen by his companions who were chasing him, so he shouted: "Mr. Gumatsu, someone is attacking!"
Upstairs, Gu Song walked out of the room with a thick Briana cigar in his mouth. Wearing a long black trench coat, he looked around majestically below, followed by a guard wearing black full-body armor.
"Mr. Gu Song, I'm here to inquire about information." Lucien, who had been quiet all this time, smiled and looked up.
Gu Song said with a serious and gloomy face: "I don't care what your purpose is, since you dare to break in here, you must pay the price! Take him!" Although he is a quasi-knight inspired by potions, he has a good magic item and a lot of money. Having recruited two official dark knights, Honka decided to maintain his majesty and face in front of his subordinates first.
How strong can such a young and thin guy be?
Moreover, he suspected that Lucien was sent by his rival to cause trouble. If he were to get close to him, he would probably be assassinated by him! The strength of Gu Song, who was able to establish an intelligence organization thanks to several generations of people living in the Eastern Exile, and a lot of connections, It is a shortcoming and I am very afraid of assassinations from other intelligence organizations.
In the corner, a shadow suddenly appeared and rushed toward Lucien, while the knight behind Gu Song, wearing full-body black armor, swelled up and charged down with a giant hammer burning with red flames.
There were many thugs surrounding him from all sides.
Gu Song maintained his old-fashioned calmness and smoked a cigar. Suddenly, after a burst of magic fluctuations, he saw the second-level shadow knight fall to the floor halfway, and then panicked as if he had encountered a devil. He turned around and ran away, disappearing into the shadows in the blink of an eye. The Barbarian Bull Knight was even more unbearable. He turned around forcefully in the middle of the charge, and then ran away through the wall as if he was being chased by the Sky Knight. After a thump, thump, thump, only one person was left. A lifelike human-shaped cave.
The muscular thugs all collapsed on the ground, with suspicious water stains under their bodies and a foul smell.
Bang, the cigar in Gu Song's mouth fell to the ground, but he didn't notice it at all. He looked at Lucien in front of him in fear and subconsciously stepped back step by step.
After Lucien cast the second-ring magic "Mass Terror", he put his hands in the pockets of his black double-breasted dress and slowly walked upstairs. As he walked, he smiled and said: "Mr. Gusong, can we have a good conversation now?"
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"Yes, yes." Gu Song replied with chattering teeth, staggering and almost falling to the ground.
Now that he has arrived in the Eastern Exile, Lucien will abide by their "either gold or power" rule to show his strength. This is the best way to do things and avoid trouble in advance.
Lucien's mid-level magic power seems to be inconspicuous in Arlinge. He can easily encounter a bunch of fourth-ring, fifth-ring magicians, and even high-level magicians. But in Alinge,
Outside of Lin'e, a middle-level strong man is enough to rule a city. Even in a place like the Eastern Exile, there are very few middle-level knights, magicians and bishop-level night watchmen.
Lucien's black leather shoes stepped on the floor of the second floor, making a crisp sound, and said calmly: "Mr. Gusong, I need a guide, a guide who can take me through the Shahran Empire."
It is not difficult to cross the border from high altitude at night by flying skills. However, if you want to fly directly over the vast Shahran Empire, it will take a long time and the speed is not very fast. If you are not careful, you will be discovered and hunted by the Northern Church. Therefore,
Lucien needs a false identity and a guide to act as a butler.