The meeting place was still the bar in the camp, which was usually used as a meeting hall. After all, there were too few buildings in the camp. Anyway, it was good enough to have a place to talk.
When Li Huailin walked in, Gilbert, Gurem, and Vanessa were already there. However, Li Huailin didn't see anyone similar to the Timus Bandits. There were only the three of them.
"Huailin, you're here," Gilbert stood up when he saw Li Huailin come in. Seeing Li Huailin come in, Gilbert stood up and said. Ghrem was still not the talkative type. He nodded at Li Huailin, while Vanessa waved her hand mischievously.
"Didn't you say that the people from Timus were coming?" Li Huailin asked as he found a chair nearby and sat down.
"Yeah, they should be here soon. Our sentinels have already sent back news. They only sent two people. It seems like they're quite sincere," Gilbert said.
"According to the information we received this afternoon, Count Ballion's team will arrive at York Moke tomorrow. If that's the case, they'll start searching tomorrow afternoon at the earliest. Merlin should be anxious," Gurem said.
"I went to York Moke today. The security level there has been raised again. It seems like they're serious," Li Huailin said.
"Did you encounter any danger there?" Gilbert asked immediately. There was a hint of concern in his voice.
"Oh, I'm fine. They received me very kindly." Li Huailin was telling the truth. The guards were very kind to him. After all, he had a good reputation in the main city, and he was very friendly.
"Huh? Is that so? "Gilbert smiled." You have a way. "
"It's nothing," Li Huailin said. "By the way, Merlin …"
Just as Li Huailin was about to ask about Maureen, a loud bang interrupted him. Turning around, Li Huailin saw that the bar's wooden door had been kicked open. Standing at the entrance was a male NPC in his fifties. He wore a strange, dark blue outfit and carried two muskets and a sharp knife. He wore a large, exaggerated hat, black hair, and a beard so long that it almost reached his eyebrows. The NPC's name was Maureen Duncan, and the green NPC's name was Maureen Duncan.
"Gilbert!" Merlin shouted.
"Huh?" Gilbert stood up and said, "Do you want to die? My bar is going to be destroyed by you. "
"Ha!" Merlin didn't say anything else. He unsheathed his knife and slashed at Gilbert.
"Sigh …" Li Huailin didn't know what was going on. Why was the development of the situation so unpredictable? Just as Li Huailin was about to get up and fight, Gilbert swiftly unsheathed his saber and charged forward, parrying Gilbert's dagger.
"Watch this!" Merlin's attack didn't work. He raised his knife and slashed at Gilbert's chest again.
With a "ding" sound, Gilbert immediately blocked Molin's attack with his saber. The two of them remained facing each other, their sabers locked together, motionless.
Just as the atmosphere became extremely tense for some reason, Merlin suddenly smiled and said, "Gilbert, long time no see. Your strength has increased again. In a few years, I won't be able to defeat you."
"You can't beat me now either …" Gilbert said as he sheathed his sword.
"Damn it." Merlin laughed as he sheathed his knife. "Don't you know what it means to respect the old and love the young?"
"Damn it, I'm a thief. Respect the old and love the young? Why don't you be a good citizen?" Gilbert said as he picked up a glass of wine from the table and handed it to Merlin. He then picked up a glass for himself. "Alright, let's not talk too much. Let's drink first."
"Cheers." Merlin raised his glass and clinked it with Gilbert's, then downed it in one gulp. As he drank too quickly, a lot of the wine dripped down his beard, but he didn't care about it.
"Are they very close?" Li Huailin asked Vanessa.
"I don't know why the leader likes this guy so much. He was so arrogant when he told us to get out of here," Vanessa said angrily. She didn't seem to like Merlin very much.
The two of them happily downed their glasses, then sat down facing each other. Just as Li Huailin sat down, another male NPC came running into the room. He looked to be in his thirties and was dressed in formal leather armor. Li Huailin noticed this because the gap between him and Molin was so large that he was able to notice it immediately.
"Leader, why did you run so fast all of a sudden?" The male NPC scolded. This was Li Huailin. He also saw his name: Bill Stock.
"Good evening, Bill," Bill greeted the Gilberts as he walked in.
"Good evening, Leader Gilbert," Bill said in a very reserved manner.
"This is the vice leader of the Timus Thieves, Bill," Vanessa whispered into Li Huailin's ear.
Bill noticed that Vanessa was talking to Li Huailin, so he asked Vanessa, "And this is …"
"This is our new vice leader, Li Huailin," Vanessa introduced.
"Nice to meet you," Bill said as he bowed to Li Huailin. "Huh? Where's Marvin?"
"Marvin is dead," Li Huailin replied simply.
"Oh, I see." Bill's expression changed slightly. However, they also knew the consequences of being a Thief. People died every day, so they were more or less used to it. Maybe it would be his turn one day.
"I really envy your Thief group. Even the newcomers are young," Merlin said. He didn't care about Marvin's death.
"Alright, Merlin. You've had your drinks. Say what you want," Gilbert said as he lightly knocked on the table.
"Okay." Merlin's expression immediately turned serious. "Alright, Gilbert, I'm sure you already know why I'm here. Barrian has sent a regular army to encircle and annihilate us. He said that he wants to wipe out all the bandit groups in the vicinity. You and I will be the first to bear the brunt."
"You're at the front. We're at the back," Vanessa said from the side.
"Ah, Vanessa, I understand the simple logic of being in the same boat." Before Merlin could speak, Gilbert said, "Merlin, do you mean … to form an alliance?"
"I have over a hundred people on my side, and another hundred on your side. That's a total of over two hundred people. I think we should be able to hold them off for a while. Of course, I'll also contact the other Bandit Groups, but as you know, only our two Bandit Groups are relatively strong here. The others aren't worth mentioning," Merlin said.
"Merlin, to be honest, it's not a problem to form an alliance with us. However, even if we gather all the strength we can, we won't even have half the number of people on the other side. They have 500 formal soldiers," Gilbert said seriously.
"I know, but do we have any other way? You know how the Empire treats Thieves. Hanging them is already a good punishment. As for other punishments … I'm afraid I'll scare the girls behind me, "Merlin said with a smile.
"You …" Vanessa frowned. However, she realized that the timing was not right, so she did not say anything.
"Indeed, there's no way out," Gilbert said. "Merlin, do you have any ideas?"
"Gilbert, do you know the Fagasta Ruins in the northeast?" Merlin suddenly said.
"Fagasta Ruins?" Gilbert obviously did not know. He looked at Merlin with a puzzled expression.
"Fagasta Ruins?" Li Huailin was stunned. He seemed to have heard of this name before. Where was it?
"It's said that there are demons in the ruins. If we can make a deal with the demons, we will obtain endless power. Theoretically speaking, we won't be afraid even if the entire Empire's army comes to surround us," Merlin said with a smile.
"Is that true?" Gilbert asked. "There's no such good thing. Even if we succeed in making a deal with the demons, I think the demons will steal our souls or something in the end."
"What if it's true? I'm going to die anyway. I'd rather get power and destroy the army that's surrounding us before I die. At least my cute teammates can live. I'm already fifty-five years old. I can't do this for much longer. If I have to sacrifice myself, I'm willing to do it, "Merlin said as he took out a pipe and smoked.
"Captain!" Bill wanted to say something, but Merlin stopped him with a hand gesture.
"Don't try to persuade me, Bill," Merlin said. "It's not time yet. However, if I'm really forced to do that, I won't care so much anymore."
"Yeah, it's not time yet. What if they can't find our stronghold?" Gilbert said.
Merlin suddenly raised his glass and said, "Gilbert, I'm seriously apologizing to you. We've had some conflicts in the past. Let me give you a toast. No matter who's right or wrong, let's not talk about it in the future."
"No problem." Gilbert also raised his glass and said, "I don't care anymore. Why are you putting down your pride and apologizing now? It's like you're saying your last words."
"Yes." Merlin nodded. "Gilbert, if I die this time, please help me take care of my teammates. Let them join your Nasser Bandits. I only trust you here."
Gilbert was shocked when he heard this. He then sat up straight and replied, "Don't worry. It's the same on my side. If I die, please accept all my teammates. I only trust you here."
"Okay, no problem." Merlin suddenly laughed. He then clinked his glass with Gilbert's, and the two finished their drinks.
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