The words of the dwarven warrior cast a shadow over the hearts of the players. The emotions that had become excited because of leaving the grassland were immediately like someone had poured cold water on them - the players in a circle were silent one by one, and even the smell around them exuded that no one should enter.

"There must be a reason for the abnormality of the situation." Rielly was the first to break the silence, "I don't think what happened to them in the first place with the anvil should be someone's brain-dead behavior." There must be some deeper secret behind this, but we don't know it yet. ”

"There's a deeper secret? Lily, aren't you a little too conspiracy theorist. "Claudia. Auditore glanced at his friend, "It's like there are not all weirdos in reality, and it's normal to encounter incomprehensible behavior occasionally!" What's more, it's in the game, so it's not strange that this kind of thing happens! ”

"If I had encountered that kind of strange thing in reality, I wouldn't have thought of any conspiracy." Speaking of this, Rielly snorted twice, "After all, in reality, it is rare to play such outdated things these days. But here's not for sure, when we were in Ulrike before, we also learned how to compete between the aborigines. I can't help but think about it too much! ”

"I can't be considered to have learned it! At best, it was only slightly brushed on the edge of the storm. As he said this, Barrett held out two of his fingers and made a gesture.

Rielly replied angrily, "I don't think I'm just being scratched by the edge of the storm. We've been targeting those guys enough obviously! ”

"What we do is just one of them. The essence of the conspiracy and the target it is aimed at are still some distance away! "So I'm not wrong to say it's just the edge of the storm." If the target of those guys behind the scenes is really us, I think a resurrection stone should be the least loss. ”

Looking at Barrett, who was packing up, Rielly also touched her chin and began to ponder her opinion. Wait until Barrett has everything sorted out. She spoke again: "Let's put the matter about Ulrike aside. So what do you think about what happened to Anvil before, Barrett? ”

"Regarding what happened to Anvil before, in fact, the most important thing is their later disposal method and Karada's response." Barrett then turned his gaze to the dwarf, "Can you tell us about what happened to you later?" ”

"Barrett, you should know that without you, there will be no convenient channels between us and the officials of Norhan." Anvil continued to touch his beard, "Fortunately, Mario and the parrot still have some influence on the church behind them." In particular, Mario's Church of the Lord of Justice is particularly sensitive to this kind of thing. So after receiving our report, they immediately came forward to negotiate with the Norhan official, but the final result was that the church never replied to us. ”

"The church did not give a reply, which means that the official response of Karada is not satisfactory to the church." Speaking of which, Clematis. Bott bit his nails, "And from what I know of the Church of the 'Lord of Justice', it's not just that they're not satisfied. It may even be that he is very dissatisfied with Karada's statement, so he will delay his paladin reply. ”

"Did the Karada officials actually shield that guy? If that's the case, I'm afraid things are really a little complicated as Rielie said. The bureaucracy in Karada must have come from the top to make such a move. And in the country of Nohan, I am afraid that the only one who has the ability to do this, and has this idea, is probably the only royal family. Barrett's expression became serious when he got the message he wanted.

"On the royal side?" Rielly moved her fingers. "The previous intelligence said that the person behind the incorporation of the 'Scarlet Hand' is the Norhan royal family! If it were them, it would be a possibility. ”

Noodle, who had been listening for a long time, raised his hand at this time: "But what is the point of them targeting the anvil group?" As you said before, Barrett, we're just little people in time! ”

"It's good that the royal family won't deal with us directly. But since we are small people, the royal family also has its own little people. Speaking of this, Barrett looked at the anvil with a little embarrassment, "In this matter, I am afraid that you are still somewhat affected by me." Because of the previous actions together, some people may see you as close to the local aristocratic faction. That's why there are people who target your willingness. ”

"Then then the actions of the royal family. I can understand that. It also depends on the owner to beat the dog, and the other party's approach is completely to let people see their determination to protect their subordinates. But then he stood up and showed a gloating expression. It's a pity that no matter how the royal family behaved before, the last time they abandoned the 'Ignatius family', they would definitely make their years of business in this area go down the drain. ”

"The royal family will feel heartache, but it will not be the reason you said Rieli. After all, isn't that how white gloves are used themselves? Barrett's voice also became a little sharper, "Don't cut when necessary, so that your hands don't get dirty." ”

Lalu suddenly jumped in front of Barrett at this time, stared into his eyes and asked, "Barrett, you are really sane in this kind of thing!" Obviously in normal times. You're acting more like an aboriginal than we are. In any case, the royal family of Norhan is already our opposite! Shouldn't you be more atmospheric and excited? ”

"But I think my current attitude is in line with the ideas of the aborigines! No matter how out of line the royal family is, they still have a good prestige after ruling for many years. Therefore, when the residents of Nohan face this situation, they will still be somewhat conflicted and confused. Barrett squinted his eyes and stretched.

And the anvil that stopped for so long at this time. Finally, I couldn't help but ask again: "Have you come to a conclusion?" We progressed to 'Karada' at the end of our journey. ”

"Enter, of course, to enter. I'd like to see what those guys in your mouth will do this time. "Rieli was already looking a little eager to try it at the moment. Such an attitude is really not in line with the image that a mage should have.

Barrett, who reopened his eyes, patted the two of them on the shoulder: "I'm afraid your plan is difficult to achieve." Among the Ulrike remembered, did any of those 'cupboards' come to trouble themselves? ”

"Do those Lucians count?" Rielly asked rhetorically, slightly defiantly.

Barrett shook his head: "Of course not!" The Lucians themselves were here to make trouble. If it's a local organization in Ulrique. Never get involved in that kind of thing. Neither the royal family nor the local lords could offend them. ”

"What do you mean, we won't have any trouble going into Karada this time!" Anvil asked, somewhat unconvinced.

Barrett smiled and nodded, "You guys were in trouble because you were misunderstood by those guys, and you didn't officially join the ranks. If you've made sure you're in your side, I don't think they'll be going to give you trouble that way. Of course, a team with clergy can't be considered without a backstage, so those guys will hire an underground organization to help! In this way, although it is not possible to get away with the crime after being caught. But there are still a lot of ways to pull the skin. ”

Personnel such as anvils, who have not yet formally decided their position, are the most vulnerable to harassment by hostile groups. Because they have neither an ideological identity, but also a bond of interest. Such members are the easiest to choose to back down after knowing what trouble their choice may bring.

Therefore, they who are not considered to be peripheral will become the target of those peripheral personnel. Because it is relatively easy to deal with these people, and there is no need to use excessive means. In this way, even if it is eventually exposed, it will be easier for it to escape accountability - because if the crime is not serious, it will be easier to deal with the person who is responsible.

"In other words, Barrett, if you lead the team into the city, in their eyes, we should be regarded as a peripheral member of the Boreham family?" Anvil understood what the captain meant.

Barrett touched his chin and said, "If you just go into the city, it shouldn't be enough. But if we live in the Boreham Chamber of Commerce. Those beam-jumping clowns would never dare to make any moves easily. In their capacity, they are not qualified to take the initiative to provoke conflict between the two sides. If someone is really bold, then we will have the opportunity to teach them how to behave. ”

"Why do I think Barrett seems to be ready to play fishing enforcement?" Claymatis. Bot looked at Barrett with a slight change in his eyes.

Barrett, on the other hand, waved his hand, "It's totally Klamatis, you're thinking too much." After all, we stayed there for two days after arriving in Karada, and we didn't care about anything else, but we should have to get the rest of the caravan's rewards and loot dividends! ”

"Listen to Barrett, what do you mean, will there be any problems with the part of the remuneration and dividends that we should take?" Noodles suddenly became a little nervous.

"There will be no big problems, after all, the chamber of commerce behind the caravan is still credible." Barrett's voice changed as he said this. "But when you get the money, you have to be particular. If everything goes well for the caravan, it will usually be able to get the balance on the day the mission is completed. But our caravan has suffered a heavy loss on the steppe before! At that time, the first thing the Chamber of Commerce needs to do is to figure out what to do. Only then will you have the heart to pay the rest of the money. So it's normal to wait a few days. ”

In a situation like this where the caravan preview has been hit hard, how could the Chamber of Commerce behind them not investigate. And the practice of not paying the balance for the time being is also to retain those aboriginal adventurers who have completed the task, so that they can cooperate when needed. Of course, after the investigation is over, in order to express my gratitude to the adventurers for their cooperation. In addition to the final payment and dividends that should have been given, the chamber of commerce often gives a small thank you gift. It's the so-called taking other people's hands short. Eat someone else's soft mouth; In general, the adventurer's side will also understand this.

"Looks like we're going to have to go into the city this time." Claymatis. Bot shook his head, "Why do I always think we're going to get involved in some trouble?" ”

Barrett shrugged: "Those horse thieves on the steppe are so enthusiastic this time!" If you want to blame, just hang them. And stop crow's mouth. ”

After probably clarifying their thoughts, the players will have a rest for the next 3 days, and they will have a good time! Who made the players not interested in dealing with the white-clothed village girls near the camp now! Otherwise, they will also be like the aboriginal adventurers in the caravan, and make their lives more colorful.

Of course, in terms of time, 3 days is not too long. At most, it's just enough to rest. After a restful meal and drink, the caravan set out again. However, just as Barrett had thought, the caravan took the 'Pioneer Road', commonly known as the Northern Way.

On this high-standard road, the caravan could move much faster than on the steppe. And the supplies provided by the villages and towns along the way further motivated everyone. At the same time, patrols were seen on this important trade route, which belonged directly to the royal family, on a daily basis, both from the regular army and the militia of the nearby villages and towns.

With the efforts of these people, the safety situation of the trade route is naturally better than that of most places, and the players have not encountered any trouble at all along the way. Even the goblins that had been encountered on the road from Ulrik to Brandenburg had disappeared without a trace. A smooth itinerary like this is the most relaxing period of time for players after participating in this escort mission. As the caravan continued southward, the western capital of Norhan was already in sight.

Beneath the bright sun, Barrett's eyes appeared on the spire of the towers of the city of Karada. Coming to the city where he got his first pot of gold again after a year (game time), Barrett's mood is actually a little complicated. (To be continued......)

PS: Modify the wording.