Abel ran in the direction of Second Avenue.
There was still a long way to go from the Hotel Flying Elephant to Second Avenue. Usually, people would choose carriages instead of walking. But the youth was not willing to spend a single copper coin now. The money bag in his pocket contained all the money he had saved up over the past few years by living frugally. That was money used to buy information, so how could he spend it casually?
After entering the city yesterday, he privately asked Ficken about it. He knew that the mercenary corps were gathered on Second Avenue, and the Adventurers Association was also set up on that long street. If he wanted to commission a mission or inquire about information, it was best to go to Second Avenue. The youth heard it and remembered it in his heart. Yesterday, he went to Second Avenue alone. He wanted to entrust the mercenary corps to find his sister. However, the bright and dignified mercenary corps on Second Avenue did not accept his commission at all.
As Abel walked down the street dejectedly, someone was handing out flyers on the street, and he also stuffed one. It was a newly established mercenary group that was doing publicity. The flyers claimed that they would accept any mission and that the cost would be discounted. Abel found the mercenary group with a try mentality. Sure enough, the other party accepted his commission, but he needed Abel to pay the deposit.
A deposit of ten silver coins was not a small sum for the youth. Abel grew up in the Land of Darkness and still had some wits about him. At that time, the receptionist's tongue was late, and she did not pay the ten silver coins no matter how hard she tried. He only squeezed out one, saying that the rest would be paid with the reward after there was news. Perhaps this mercenary group had just been established and was willing to take on any business. The woman complained, but she still accepted Abel's deposit of one silver coin and gave him an agreement.
Abel was originally worried that he didn't know how long it would take for there to be news, but he didn't expect that after only a day, the mercenary corps would send someone to inform him that there was news about his sister, Mina. This made the youth overjoyed, but at the same time, he was skeptical. However, it was better to have news than to sink into the sea. The youth carried the money bag in his arms and ran in the direction of Second Avenue as if he was filled with hope.
Second Avenue was indeed the place where the mercenary groups in Satin City gathered. Standing on the second avenue, there were all kinds of flags fluttering in the wind on both sides of the long street. Those rich and imposing mercenary groups even took over the advertising spots on the streets, and even had their own information centers. Of course, the money Abel had wasn't enough for him to cross the threshold of those large mercenary groups. He was afraid that he would be chased out by the guards before he could even enter.
The young man walked along the street until he reached the end of the road. There were also mercenary group affairs buildings here, but most of the buildings here were not as glamorous as the ones in front of them. It was even common for a few mercenary groups to rent a small building together. Abel finally stopped in front of a mercenary group called Red Hurricane. He took a deep breath and walked into the lobby.
The lobby was very quiet. Apart from a few guards, there were no other guests. The woman who had received Abel yesterday was wiping the clean table in boredom. When she saw Abel, her eyes lit up. She stood up and said, "Mr. Abel, you're here."
Abel nodded and said, "Well, you sent someone to inform me this morning that there's news of my sister, Mina?"
"That's right, that's right. Our Guild Leader personally went out and spent a lot of effort to find out." The woman said with a smile on her face, "But the news is out. If you want to know, you have to pay the money."
Abel nodded and took out his money bag. "Here are fifty silver coins. Tell me the news and I'll give you the money."
At this moment, a man walked out from the back of the lobby and tilted his head to look at Abel. He said to the woman, "Is this the kid?"
The woman nodded and said to Abel, "This is our leader, Mr. Schenker."
The man named Schenker walked over and suddenly reached out to take Abel's money bag. Then he opened it and took a look. Then he waved his hand casually and said, "Alright, you can go now."
Abel was stunned and said, "You haven't told me about Mina yet."
"What? Damn it … "The man threw the money bag to the woman in the lobby, turned around, bent down slightly, and sneered at Abel," I don't think you understand the situation, country bumpkin. What do you want to find out with your fifty silver coins? Let me tell you, this money is only enough for me to meet you. I'm in a good mood today, so don't make trouble for yourself. Get the hell out of here right now. These 50 silver coins can be considered as buying a lesson. In the future, don't trust people so easily. "
Then there was a burst of laughter.
Abel froze in place. Everyone in the lobby began to laugh. The faces that were laughing at him made the young man feel as if a ball of fire was exploding in his chest. He didn't know where he got the strength, but he suddenly shouted, "How dare you lie to me!"
He punched Schenker in the face.
The man easily dodged and kicked Abel to the ground. Then he winked fiercely, and the two guards by the door understood and sneered as they closed the door. Schenker lifted Abel up and shook his head. "You really don't know what's good for you. Since you don't want to go out, then don't ever go out."
As soon as he finished speaking, the door that had been closed earlier suddenly fell apart. A violent aura blasted in from outside, causing the door to crack into thousands of cracks of varying thicknesses, and then explode into wood dregs. Several men by the door were blown away, and the woman in the lobby squatted on the ground with a scream. Only Schenker was stunned. Then he saw a figure walk in from the sunlight outside the building. The man had a smile on his face and clapped. "How wonderful. So this is how the mercenary corps of Satin City does business. It's an eye-opener."
Hearing this voice, Abel was stunned and called out, "Lord Allen …"
Schenker's eyes suddenly blurred, and when he regained his senses, the youth in his hand was already a few meters away. The man who had swaggered through the door tidied up the young man's clothes in a calm and unruffled manner. Then, he shook his head and said, "Some of what he said just now was not wrong. You are still too naive and should be taught a lesson. However … "
Allen turned to look at Schenker and said, "One thing is another. Since you've accepted Abel's money, you have to do it for him. Otherwise … "
"Otherwise what?" Schenker laughed sinisterly, his bones cracking.
"Otherwise, your bullshit Red Hurricane can close down today," Allen said with a smile.
Schenker laughed instead of being angry, "Close down? I think you two country bumpkins need a lesson. Today, let me, Lord Schenker, teach you an unforgettable lesson … "
Before he could finish speaking, the world in Schenker's eyes suddenly spun. He saw the ceiling of the lobby, then the woman squatting on the ground with a horrified expression, and finally fell heavily to the ground. A scorching stream of air penetrated his body, causing his entire body to tremble. Every time he trembled, a bone would shatter and explode. When the vibration disappeared, Schenker was no longer able to stand up on his own.
Allen looked at the man who was like soft mud and said indifferently, "A person like you isn't even qualified for me to kill." Then, amidst Schenker's screams, he walked towards the immobile woman and hooked his finger.
The woman understood and hurriedly handed him the money pouch in her hand. Allen took the money pouch, opened it, and picked out a silver coin from it. Then he threw the rest to Abel and said, "I'll take over your commission. If you're willing to follow me north, I'll inform you as soon as there's news of your sister. If you don't want to, I can settle you in Satin City. What's your choice, Abel? "
Abel took the money pouch and looked at the silver coins that had been lost and regained, but it was as if he had found something that he had thought would die. In an instant, the youth seemed to have grown up a lot. He raised his head and said in a deep voice, "Abel is willing to serve Sir."
"Very well, then come with me. But your life in the future will not be easy. "Allen put the silver coin in his pocket and patted it.
Looking at his action, Abel laughed.
At this time, a group of Bucks Army soldiers heard the news, and the leading officer's expression was obviously stiff when he saw Allen. Then, ignoring the howling of Schenker on the ground, after asking what happened, he respectfully asked Allen to leave. As for the aftermath, they would naturally be responsible for it. This unlucky mercenary group was just like what Allen had just said; today was the day they would be discharged.
After returning to the Hotel Flying Elephant with Abel, someone informed Allen that there was a distinguished guest visiting. Allen let Abel go first and went to Edward's room alone. In the hall of the room, Edward was talking to someone. The person's back was facing the door, and Allen could not see him directly. Hearing his footsteps, Edward and the person stood up together to greet him. The person turned around, and Allen said in surprise, "Mr. Mark?"
It was the former chairman of the Golden Falcon's business group.
Allen cast an inquiring look at Edward, and the latter said, "Mr. Mark is interested in buying our batch of equipment and warhorses. I have already discussed the price with Mr. Mark, and we are only waiting for your agreement."
"Is Mr. Mark interested? Of course, I will not object."
Seeing that Allen agreed on the spot without asking the price, Mark's eyes lit up, and he nodded and said, "I have seen the goods. Whether it is the equipment or the warhorses, they are all superior goods. The price given by Mr. Edward is very reasonable, and I am very satisfied. "
"It's best if Mr. Mark is satisfied, but there is one thing I have to remind Mr. Mark …"
Mark raised his hand and said indifferently, "I know what Lord Allen wants to say. Since I dare to order this batch of goods, I will not have any scruples, but I still want to thank Lord Allen for his kind reminder."
Then he picked up the hat beside him and put it on his head. Mark smiled and said, "There should be many areas where Golden Falcon and you can cooperate in the future. At that time, please take care of me, Lord Allen."
"Please also give me more pointers, Mr. Mark."
Both sides looked at each other and smiled.
After sending Mark away, Allen narrowed his eyes and said, "I bet there is a big boss behind Golden Falcon."
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