Barrett, who heard this, was not annoyed, he leaned on the table and said: "If it weren't for us, although the church would be the most likely to find an opportunity to challenge the royal family, but with your status, there is no chance to profit from it, right?" ”

"Even so, yes! But since I have already received the benefits, why should I compensate you? Know that this is not a deal. "Steward Malkin has taken the initiative in this matter. After all, he had already eaten the benefits in his stomach.

"That's right! You really don't have to give us anything. But it's not just a reward, it's also an investment on the other hand. Barrett sat upright, calmly awaiting Steward Malkin's reply.

And now it was the turn of the tired man in front of him to frown. Of course, if it was only a simple benefit, Malkin was absolutely unwilling to give it - after all, he could only benefit indirectly in that matter, and according to convention, no one could say anything even if he didn't pull out a dime.

But from Barrett's point of view, an emotional investment as a gift is also possible. Of course, if you want to do it, you have to take into account the future prospects of Barrett and his party. If their future development is good, this investment may come to a corresponding return, and countermeasures may be wasted as a result - this will test the vision and luck of Malkin's steward.

∴ thought for a while before he spoke: "I won't give you physical objects, but if there is a suitable one in the next competition, I will give you priority." ”

"It's enough to have your words. We're not going to get much out of it anyway. Barrett was satisfied with such an answer. After all, when he spoke before, he just had the attitude of trying it out.

Accomplishing one purpose, he then asked, "Then in the next period of time." Will there be any one of 'Ulrique' who will specifically target us with a written unfriendly act? ”

"Unfriendly behavior?" Hearing this, Steward Malkin laughed out loud directly: "If you are afraid of being beaten, just say it!" Not yet a friendly move. ”

"If you want to think so, that's fine. I think I'm very worried about our safety in Ulrique. After all, no matter what group there is, there are always those irrational and reckless people. As he said this, Barrett's face couldn't help but carry a hint of worry.

"At this juncture, neither the royal family nor the nobles of the court dare to come to you for trouble. As for those who have no brains, most of them will be watched to death by their relatives and friends. Speaking of this, Steward Malkin paused, "Of course, it cannot be completely ruled out that an accident will happen. Although I don't think that with your ability, those accidents should not pose any threat. But if you get into trouble. I'm afraid I won't have to go to the castle guard. ”

Regarding Malkin's reminder, Barrett naturally understood: "It seems that it will be our turn to be shrunken turtles next." Those guys in the city guard, I'm afraid I wish we would fall into their hands! ”

"So what's next? If not. I still have work to do! Steward Malkin, who said this, glanced sideways at Barrett, "The mess you made yesterday, the part I was responsible for, has not been able to clean up yet. ”

"We don't have anything special!" But Barrett glanced at Malkin again, "But is it really okay if you don't go to sleep now?" It's not good to go to work with dark circles around your eyes in case something goes wrong. ”

"Don't worry! I'm not as bad as you think. Now that I'm in this position, I've already experienced this situation like today. I knew I had to prove the adjustment. As if to prove that Barrett was rare and strange, Steward Malkin got up and stretched.

After getting the message he wanted, Barrett immediately chose to leave the Malkin Mansion. And the companions waiting in the merchant hall lost their faces when they heard the news that Barrett had brought back.

Among them Claymatis. Bot even opened his mouth and sighed: "Isn't this trapped in the merchant hall and unable to move?" Originally, I had to work in pairs, but I was able to move around! I didn't expect our 'Ulrike' self-confidence to be such an experience! ”

"Don't worry about Clematis. It's not as serious as you might think. When this is over, it will be fine. Barrett patted the pastor on the shoulder.

Rielly played with the whip in her hand boredly: "I don't know how long it will take for the wind to get quieter!" ”

"Even if we can't move around casually, don't forget that we can still participate in the game with the nobles of the court." At this point, Barrett paused. "Steward Malkin had promised me that if he came across a suitable project, he would give us priority."

"I hope the other party doesn't just fool you verbally!" Claudia. Auditore also sang the opposite at this time: "Even if his promise is true, then there must be a suitable project!" If you're unlucky, you're not blind. ”

It's a pity Claudia. Auditore's prediction didn't come true, and the players had only been in the Merchant for less than 3 days before Steward Malkin sent a message to Barrett. This made Barrett face in front of his companions: "Alright! Guys, get ready, we'll have work to do tomorrow. ”

Early the next morning, the carriage from Malkin's house stopped outside the mansion, accompanied by the steward who had finally removed the dark circles. As soon as he sat down, Barrett asked straight to the point, "What is the task this time?" ”

"Don't worry! Your task in this link can be completed today. Steward Malkin touched his chin at this point, "Of course, it can't be said that it is your mission, to be precise, it is only Barrett's mission, and your companions are only there to observe the ceremony." ”

Barrett, who heard this, frowned: "Is it a martial arts?" But isn't this often the last act of that annual drama? How did it start so quickly? ”

"In the past, most of the time it was held last, but there was no provision that it had to be placed last. Anyway, the third game was arranged by those 'cupboards', and we couldn't help it if they wanted to play like this. Speaking of this, Steward Malkin stared at Barrett very seriously: "And according to my thoughts." Those guys tweaked this time. I'm afraid it's for their morale, which is already in jeopardy! ”

In fact, it also has a special meaning to put the fight at the end - once the participants have suffered heavy injuries in the previous session. It will inevitably affect the final fight. So this can be said to be the final result of a series of struggles. For the nobles of the court, that process was their field of expertise.

So it's really surprising that they took the initiative to advance the game that should have been placed in the last game. Of course, as Steward Malkin said, if it was to save the already precarious morale of the nobles of the court, it was not impossible - after all, the series of blows during this period of time had indeed caused them to suffer a heavy psychological blow.

"If that's the case, then this time they must have been completely sure to dare to play this trick." Barrett touched his chin and frowned, "Will the participants from the other families be here today?" ”

"Nope! Follow the requirements of those cabinets. One family at a time. And people from other families are not allowed to watch. Mr. Malkin was annoyed at this, "I don't know what's wrong with those guys." ”

However, Barrett paid some attention to this kind of information: "Those guys are not planning to clear the level alone!" Otherwise, people watch the battle in order not to give other competitors an intuitive evaluation of the battle? ”

"It's impossible to get through it alone. But if you find a few foreign helpers, maybe those guys think they can fight more with less! Speaking of this, the steward Malkin sneered, "Boy, I think you must be sure that those mixed calculations will fail, right?" ”

"To be honest, I don't dare to talk too much until we fight." But then Barrett's voice changed, "But in my childhood, I think my chances of winning should not be small." ”

After getting out of the carriage and coming to the martial arts arena of the manor outside the city, Barrett's eyes lit up—because a man he had met before appeared in his sight, and the other party today was not dressed as a sissy like last time. The silver chain mail followed his movements, like flowing water in the sunlight.

And the giant sword in his hand was about 5 feet long on its blade alone. It is also nearly 5 inches wide. The hilt of the sword and the counterweight ball at the end are about an arm's length! Joining the blade would be shoulder-high for this user. Although the giant Mo knife in Barrett's hand is only a small amount compared to his weapon. However, this sword can be regarded as a real sword of the battle array killing field.

Of course, what was even more surprising was that beside him was a strange head with no body and hair scattered, and the whole monster with so many curved horns flew in the air.

And Rielly, who was following Barrett, quickly came to a conclusion through her dimensional knowledge: "That guy may be a spellcaster!" The monster that flies in mid-air is a flying skull. It's very similar to the flying head we saw before, but it's two completely different creatures......"

As Rielly introduces them, players begin to know that the Flying Skulls are a group of whispering wraiths at night, who are the attendants of false gods, and whose foul words are passed through the wind. Weed-like hair fluttering around the six curved horns of the flying skull, fanged mouth, and glowing red eyes made up the terrifying appearance of the disembodied monster.

The Flying Skull is almost always flying, staying at eye level with the person it is talking to. When he's not flying, the flying skull rolls on the ground in an unsettling way, bouncing and making strange noises with its horns and teeth, scaring and smiling like a somersaulting animal.

As the weakest member of the Wives, the Wraith acts as a messenger and servant to other Wives, and sometimes becomes a deadly spellcaster. Even if they are not good at fighting, the flying skull can spread destruction in a more cunning way. They love to pollute mortals with exaggerated news and lies, and to make the vulnerable empty and vicious. Even if the Flying Skull does not succeed in causing a sapient creature to fall like it, it will try to weaken the target's will, making it easier for the victim to fall in the future.

However, each spirit is born with some unique weaknesses - and the Flying Skull is obsessed with secrets. These greedy demons hold secrets and legends, such as the gold that Scrooge hid. The thirst for information leads the Flying Skulls to accept trades that they believe will lead to special pleasure or valuable legends, especially if it may help them corrupt future souls.

These trades often enslave the Wrench, perhaps to other Wiels or mortal spellcasters. The cunning flying skulls sometimes act as double agents (and sometimes three-faced), but they rarely sustain such sophisticated lies and deceptions for long. The Flying Skulls hate mortals like all Wives, so it is difficult for them to remain obedient to these creatures for decades. Only the most precious and blasphemous mysteries can give the Flying Skull the patience to remain loyal to its mortal master for more than a century.

At the same time, the Wisps will inform more powerful Wisps or mortal spellcasters, most of which have been stolen from secret sources. The Flying Skull's spell-like abilities make them outstanding spies, infiltrating and eavesdropping while invisible, and escaping with their seductive abilities in order to instantaneously. The flying skulls who serve their mortal masters are proud of their ability to manipulate their masters further to the end of becoming demons. Many evil spellcasters use the Flying Skull as a demon pet to gain the power of blasphemy and ancient evil secrets.

"Spellcaster? Demon Warrior or Twilight Blade? Barrett thought.

Some people spend their lives studying ancient scrolls and texts to unlock the power of magic; Some people spend all their time perfecting the art of using their particular weapons and become masters that no one else can match. Demon warriors follow both paths at once, merging magical abilities with their war talents, while using spells and steel to bring devastating power.

The Twilight Blade profession originated from the Old Elves, and to this day, although most Twilight Blades are elves. However, some humans and half-elves have also shown proficiency in mastering the class's dual nature of fighting and spellcasting. Besides, even if it is an elf, there may not be no hostility in the future! (To be continued......)