The Black Wind Mine was named this way because it contains the relatively rare Black Wind Ore in its depths.
These stones may not be of any use to ordinary people, but if sold to the magicians of the Black Rose Empire, they will definitely make a considerable profit.
Almost no businessman in Dongze does not know this.
It's a pity that in previous years, for the mercenary teams that were raised to hire and sent out to explore the mines, it would be considered good if only one out of ten teams came back, but they often ended up with no harvest at the end of the year.
As a result, this ghost place, where many magical beasts are hidden, has spread its reputation among the mercenary circles, and no one is willing to accept such exploration missions.
Many big businessmen with abundant capital feel particularly sorry for this.
But now, Owen Rhodes and the springtail twins are walking unscrupulously in the Blackwind Mountains where monsters are rampant.
After the group of them left the Zerg Nest, they had been out for five days.
The king insect, who transformed into a wretched and fat man, touched his cheek and thought about it, and finally protested against Zegoring's wanton behavior.
Although from the perspective of the Zerg, there is actually nothing worthy of being overly picky about what this young king of the Zerglings does.
But Owen Rhodes kept in mind the will of Lord Zege and knew what the purpose of himself and others was after they transformed into human form.
If Zegorin cannot restrain his appetite and just eats whatever he sees, and takes this habit with him and others into human society...
Presumably, it will cause a lot of trouble, right?
"Huh?" Zegoring wiped the dirty blood from her mouth and puffed up her chest. Although she followed the order of her master and chose to become a more beautiful being among humans, in the minds of those dead male humans, the physical appearance of females
Characteristics are the key factor that determines the result of “beautiful appearance”.
Therefore, despite compressing her body into a lolita appearance, Zegorin is not an airport without expectations.
After all, strictly speaking, the great Lord Zeg also has the aesthetic concept of a male human, right?
There is no Zerg that doesn't want the Overlord to like itself more. It's best to have a special preference, and that would be perfect.
But Zegoring was willing to act solemn, shy, and reserved under the gaze of the Lord Master—this was also a characteristic of the opposite sex that impressed most male humans and made them like it.
But if it were to face Owen Rhodes, a king insect with no fighting ability at all, even if the opponent was the king of king insects, Zegoring would not bother to give him face.
"I said, ugly uncle, are you teaching me how to do things? Do you want to interfere with my diet?"
Zegoring glanced at Owen Rhodes contemptuously, and threw the leg bone of some unknown monster on the ground, with all the meat left in his hand.
She put one hand on her waist and pointed with one finger, with an arrogant expression: "You have to figure out your identity!"
She pointed at herself and said, "Well, I am a fighting bug after all. I can't go to work without eating or drinking. Now we are no longer on the germ carpet at home. Without those cute babies providing food, we can make it ourselves.
Isn’t it normal to order something to satisfy your hunger?”
"We are not like you, who can easily survive by drinking the northwest wind. Although we have agreed before that we can all go together for a while, your safety now depends on us."
Facing Zegoring's sarcasm, Owen Rhodes seemed unaware and just looked at her sister helplessly. In the past few days, he had also regretted whether he had helped these two brats pass the master's test.
Did he do something right or wrong?
It's just that now, Owen Rhodes has no regret medicine to take. Moreover, in his opinion, this was the only way to better fulfill the master's trust at that time.
There was a muffled "boom" sound, and Zegoring received an old punch on his head.
"Ouch!" As she complained with tears in her eyes after the pain, Zegelin, a twin sister, quickly bowed her head to Owen Rhodes.
"I'm sorry, Sir Owen Rhodes." Although there is almost no difference between the two girls in appearance, after spending a few days together, anyone can tell that the girl who behaves mature and gentle is indeed older and more sensible.
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Zegelin apologized on behalf of her sister: "It was because of your delay last time that we were able to gain knowledge and be valued by the master. I didn't have time to repay you for this, but I will definitely do it."
She grabbed Zegoring who was trying to escape beside her, and said with remorse: "My sister was born like this. No one knows it better than me. I'm really sorry to trouble you. I will discipline her well in the future."
of."
"Hey!" Zegoring looked dissatisfied with her attitude, "What? You were born with me, but you insist on being my sister. What qualifications do you have to discipline me? You have the guts to fight!"
"
Seeing that her authority was offended, Zegelin raised her eyebrows, but raised her head half-way and raised her lips: "Qualifications? Isn't Master Zege's arrangement not enough for you?"
As soon as these words came out, the little springtail sister, who had been acting arrogant just now, immediately fell down.
Seeing her frustration, her sister suddenly felt very good, and then said: "We are just slaves of Lord Zeger. As the creations of the great master, we should achieve all goals for the master. There is no doubt that this is the supreme honor."
She touched Zegoring's head and said, "It's not like you haven't seen Master Zege's aura. Don't you even understand this?"
"Since the master has repeatedly given instructions and given detailed tasks, we must carry them out properly. Can you promise me not to be naughty in the future?"
If Zeger had witnessed such a scene, he would have lamented that these two humanoid bugs really simulated the appearance of human sisters.
But I’m afraid that I would have been confused before that - why are these two brats behaving completely differently now than when they faced me?
After listening to his sister's words, Zegoring muttered, but he did not dare to refute, after all, the other party even moved Lord Zege out.
And telling them to integrate into human society perfectly was indeed the adult's advice.
In fact, speaking of it, she doesn't have to eat these inferior foods to survive. Her sister Zegelin shows extra restraint in this regard.
However, springtails are naturally lively and curious insects, and it is difficult to resist the temptation of things that can be put into their mouths.
so……
Zegoring glanced at her sister sideways. Although she looked disgusted and disgusted, she was still curious about how the other party could hold back her appetite. Maybe she really had to learn from this.
"But having said that." In order to ease the atmosphere and avoid the accusations against himself, Zegoring took the initiative to change the subject and said: "Master Zeger's aura is really terrifying."
She couldn't help hugging herself, but underneath her fearful expression, she couldn't hide her excitement and admiration.
"When I faced Mr. Zeger, my cells were trembling, and my genes wanted to collapse. I think even if I were to meet the king of thunder beasts, it wouldn't be so scary, right?"
The Thunder Beast is one of the pinnacle products of the evolution of the Zerg. It is countless times stronger than the Zergling and is the ultimate unit of the Zerg Swarm.
In this regard, Owen Rhodes has a lot to say. After all, his knowledge reserve is not comparable to that of two young kids.
"That's natural." Owen Rhodes mused, and smiled at the two girls who began to tremble at the memory: "The great master has contained the complete essence of the insect swarm since his birth, and has also mastered the mind of the main hive.
For all Zerg, he has the highest level of personal suppression, and our power and dominance can be perfectly displayed and strengthened."
He twirled his little goatee, not caring about Zegoring's contempt for her just now, and continued to explain to the two juniors: "So you two brats should be able to speak fluently in front of the absolute strongest being.
I feel proud, after all, Lord Zeger and we are not in the same dimension."
The springtail sisters were silent for a moment, not having the slightest objection to this. Even their expressions became more serious and excited when they recalled it.
Zegoring twitched his nose and looked at the fat man Owen Rhodes with some suspicion - she was very curious, how did this king insect with no fighting ability gain the favor of the master? And his performance in front of the master was even better than before.
I am so much better than others, and it is really enviable to be able to chat and laugh with the great master!
"Because I am an intelligent zerg." Owen Rhodes has the ability to read minds. When he saw the little springtail's confusion, his eyes immediately burst out with a proud look.
"If a brainless muscle warrior like you can lead the insect swarm to victory, it would seem that Lord Overlord is too uncreative."
Owen Rhodes boasted with a stern look on his face: "That's why you need an intelligent character like me to assist you and help him solve his problems."
"Tch!" This time, the two sisters said in unison, showing their middle fingers to Owen Rhodes.
While they were talking and joking, they probably felt that the jungle was almost at its end. After five days of walking and trekking, the first destination, Alek Town, was not far ahead.
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Ad Parens, one of the famous bandit leaders of Black Wind Village, although he is not famous in the entire Dongze Empire, at least in the villages and towns under Jinlin City, Black Wind Village is already considered the most threatening and famous.
A loud gang of bandits.
"It's all because of that damn king. He gave all our livestock and land as tribute to other big empires. You bastard, I won't make it easy for you!" Even to this day, Yade still remembers that he left his hometown.
The mood I had on that day when the grass fell.
He was so resentful that on the way to escape famine, his wife and children died in the riots of the refugee wave. He had never been so resentful.
No, it should be said that he transferred this resentment to his hatred of King Dongze. If it weren't for that foolish king...
With a sigh, Yad finished bandaging the wound and woke up from the sad memories that occasionally emerged uncontrollably.
More than eight years have passed since he turned into a bandit.
Now he is able to sit in the fifth position in the Black Wind Village, all because of his fighting with swords and guns. He even had an excellent opportunity, gained the trust of the old village master, and was taught a very good skill.
Fighting skills and martial arts - black flash kill!
It was precisely by relying on these exquisite sword skills that he gradually rose to such a high position in the future, becoming one of the best among the thousands of people in the village.
In Yade's impression, except for the current village leader, no one can block his superb sword.
Black Flash Kill, just like its name, is a sneak attack fighting technique. The fighting spirit is condensed and accumulated in the scabbard, and at the right time, the blade bursts out of the scabbard instantly, and it is easy to open gold and gravel! Yade is proud of it.
Yes, a trick that made countless bandits fear and envy him!
"But, just yesterday..."
Yade's eyes glanced at the wound on his lower abdomen again. He couldn't believe that there was such a powerful person among that group of caravans.
That tall, strong man obviously looked silly. He was wearing full armor, so of course he should be as heavy as a stupid pig.
But that person, with the spear in his hand, unleashed a blow that even exceeded the speed limit of Black Flash.
Because of this, Yade was injured, and the team he led also had to be separated from the village leader and others during the fierce melee when they retreated in panic.
But this is all temporary.
Yad clenched his fist, and a fierce and fierce light flashed in his cold eyes!
"Those businessmen who are as brainless as moles must not have figured out what is going on. As long as Lao Liu is not noticed by them, sooner or later the village master and others will receive the information and join me."
"By then... it will be the time for these people to die."
He whistled, and a black crow resting next to his shoulder glanced at him and flew away with the paper roll on its feet.
These crows are the messengers of Lao Liu. It is only with their help that the heroes of the village can establish close contact in the complex environment of the Heifeng Mine.
They dare not go deeper into the mountains, and there is no need to go.
Anyway, with Lao Liu's excellent intelligence system and disguise detection capabilities, although the people in Heifeng Village are no match for the monsters in the mountains, they rarely fail when facing the merchants. Outsiders cannot understand the secret, but Yade himself
As a high-ranking member of the bandit, he knows almost all the secrets of the bandit.
It wasn't until he watched the crow fly up into the blue sky and turn into a black dot that Yad propped up his weak body with a long knife and stood up. Although his steps were still weak, in the eyes of his surviving bandits, he was full of majesty after all.
Full of bosses.
"Little ones, don't sleep, get up quickly!" Yade shouted, causing the bandits who were sleeping against the tree stumps to wake up, and they all hesitantly picked up their weapons and started to be on guard.
"Hmph." Although he knew that no one from Alek Town would come to the jungle to cut wood at this time, Yade still reminded his men to be more careful - he was injured and actually needed more protection from his men, but these words
He couldn't say it openly.
"Arrange the people who are sentry, and be especially careful with the monsters without eyes. The boss will join us soon. Please bear with us for a while." Yad organized the team in a few words, and then said: "
So who are you, go and get some food for the brothers to have a tooth ceremony with, just get a few pheasants or a wild boar."
"But boss, I'm just a knife player. Without a musket, how can I beat a wild boar?" The old bandit who was called was in ragged clothes. It seemed that he had suffered some hardships in the battle last night, but in the end
There is no lottery.
"If you want to go, just go. Why are you talking so much nonsense!" Yade's eyes widened. He despised such a disobedient rookie. He must be a new member of the gang, right? Old people all know that they don't listen to him.
As a result of the order, many thorns were fed to the seven-foot-long knife in his hand.
Someone quickly whispered a word of advice and asked the young newcomer to do as he was told.
The wizened little old man had no choice but to tighten his tattered clothes, pick up his short knife, get up and go into the jungle to find something to eat - he had been hungry all night and half the day, but in fact he was already hungry.
It just kept making a lot of noise. Although I didn’t intend to follow the advice of the badass leader and go fuck the wild boar, it was enough to pick up some mushrooms and dig some wild vegetables to make soup.
After all, when he was working as a hunter at the foot of the mountain, he heard people say that the Black Wind Mine was rich in resources. It was rumored that if some old hunters were brave and dared to go deep into the mountains to hunt for treasures, they could even find rare magic gems!
But he just thought about it for a moment. After living half his life, he never had the courage to do so.
And just waiting for him to take a step forward.
From the sky, a black feather fell down.
The old bandit bent down and picked it up. It seemed to be the tail feathers of a mourning crow. It seemed that one of the leaders in the village liked to keep such things.
He was not the only one to see the falling feathers.
When he saw him picking up the feathers and looking at them, Yade was also looking at this side. In fact, he was also waiting. If the short and thin old ghost still refused to obey the order, he would not hesitate to chop the latter with a knife now - now for him
For him who was injured, the power of language was very important.
But when he saw the hair falling off Lao Liu's beloved pet, Yade glanced at it first, but didn't take it seriously. Animals losing hair was not a strange thing.
However, more feathers fell from the sky one after another, which made his heart tremble and he couldn't help but raise his eyes to the sky.
"That is?!"
The source is not hard to find.
A girl with somewhat gray skin and beautiful curly blond hair was standing on the top of a certain big tree, holding an injured and struggling crow in her hand, looking down at everyone with a smile on her face.
Although the sun was bright and should be particularly dazzling, when Yade saw this beautiful girl, his throat just rolled and he ignored the bright sun.