According to Satan, Knight Parne lived in the West District of the Golden Tower City. That was the settlement of adventurers, low-level nobles, and low-level mages. These people generally had some skills or connections, so they didn't have to worry about food and clothing. But it was not easy for them to climb further. In the words of the earth, they were the so-called "middle class."
The security in the West District was good. There were guards patrolling, and they didn't see pickpockets or vagrants. Compared with the East District where they entered the city, the situation was much better.
Knight Parne's address was Dendrobium Avenue in the West District. There was no concept of "house number" in this world, so the exact address could not be clearly stated.
Of course, this was not a problem for veteran adventurers. Ray had always believed in the practice of "speaking the truth." He randomly found a guard who looked more amiable, took out two silver coins, and said with a smile, "This diligent patroller, can I buy you a drink?"
The guard stopped, looked at the silver coins, and replied with a smile, "This price tag can buy a bottle of wine. Do you want to know any news? I'm just an ordinary soldier, and I don't know any special news. "
Ray directly handed the silver coins to him. "I have a lucky friend who got a job in the territory of a noble lord. The lord practices martial arts all day and has no interest in government affairs. He wants to find someone who can help him take care of chores. My friend recommended a knight named Parne who lives here. Do you know where he lives? "
The guard was stunned for a moment and sighed with regret. "You're late. Knight Parne has passed away."
"Ah? When my friend passed by here a few years ago, he was still very healthy! "Ray was taken aback and hurriedly asked," How did he suddenly die? "
The guard hesitated for a moment, looked around, and whispered, "It's not convenient for me to say. You can go directly to his house and ask. His house is very easy to recognize. There are two rows of marigolds in front of the door. "
After saying that, he turned and left, not even willing to stay for a moment.
Ray secretly frowned, but his face did not change. According to the guard's instructions, he went to find Knight Parne's house.
At the same time, Sui Xiong, who was far away in the four northwestern towns, found Satan, who was busy.
"What?! Parne is dead?! This is impossible! " Satan cried out involuntarily, "He was in the prime of his life, and he was also a high-level warrior. There's no reason for him to suddenly die!"
"I'm investigating. We'll know the results soon."
Satan lowered his head, and his hood covered the anger on his face. "Your Majesty, if he was harmed by someone, please allow me to take a temporary leave to avenge him!"
"Oh? Are you on good terms with him? "
"When I was in dire straits, it was he who helped me," Satan said. "Without his help, I might not have been able to leave Golden Tower City alive. At that time, I was penniless. Not to mention traveling expenses, even eating was a problem. He took care of my living expenses and helped me contact a group of adventurers who were determined to leave the Commonwealth of Mifata. He also helped me forge some necessary documents … With his help, I was able to leave safely. After that, I first went to the Duchy of Thunder to live for a period of time, then took a boat to the Commonwealth of Gold Coins, and finally came to the four northwestern towns. "
Sui Xiong nodded slightly. "It seems that this person is quite good."
"Yes, Knight Parne is an aristocrat who believes in the God of Knights. He insists on compassion and justice, and is very methodical in doing things. He is keen on helping those who are really in trouble. He is quite prestigious in the Golden Tower City, and often mediates conflicts between the various forces of the middle and lower levels. He is a respected gentleman. "
Sui Xiong secretly sighed, regretting that such a talent died young.
While he was contacting Satan, Ray had found Knight Parne's home according to the guard's instructions.
It was a rather beautiful small house, and it could be seen that the owner should have good financial resources. The two rows of marigolds in front of the door exuded a warm golden light in the sun, which made people feel warm in their hearts.
But looking closely, it could be seen that the house was very old, and many places needed to be repaired. Perhaps the current financial situation of the owner was not ideal.
Suddenly, Ray frowned, and his eyes fell on an inconspicuous mark in the corner of the wall.
It was a small pit with a small bulge in the middle. At first glance, it seemed ordinary, but in the eyes of a combat expert, it was somewhat shocking.
This was the mark left by a crossbow arrow, and it was a crossbow arrow that was completely shot into the wall!
Although the crossbow arrow was not long, it required extraordinary strength to shoot a crossbow arrow completely into the wooden wall. It was definitely not an ordinary crossbow that could do this, but a special heavy crossbow.
This kind of heavy crossbow could easily shoot through a knight's full-body armor, and even a shield might not be able to stop it. After a period of training, even a rookie who had just entered the profession could use it to kill a powerful warrior. And as long as the crossbow or the crossbow arrow was properly enchanted, it could also shoot through a powerful mage's protective spell and kill him with one blow.
This thing was not only expensive to build, but its production and transportation were also strictly regulated. Ray remembered that when he was still a prince, he had only seen a few of them in the heavily guarded arsenals. Later, one of them left an unforgettable impression on him …
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid there is really something wrong with the death of Knight Parne." He quietly reported his findings to Sui Xiong through the mind connection.
Sui Xiong pondered for a moment and said, "No matter what the problem is, since we are already here, we should always meet with his family. As for other things, let's talk about it in detail with his family. "
Ray nodded and walked to the door with Steele. He knocked on the door, and the closed door opened.
"Why are you making trouble again? It's not the agreed time to pay the money yet! "
With an angry roar, a red-haired girl came out with a long sword in her hand.
It could be seen that she was ready to fight with the enemy, but it was not her enemy who came.
"Uh … sorry, I mistook you for someone else." Seeing the two visitors who did not know each other at all, the girl suddenly realized that she had made a mistake. She hurriedly put the long sword back into the scabbard and blushed.
Ray smiled and made a noble salute with an impeccable and elegant posture. "Please don't mind, no knight will be angry with a beautiful lady like you."
The girl's face suddenly became redder.
"My name is Ray, and she is my friend Steele. We have been entrusted by the magician Mr. Satan to invite Knight Parne to the development territory as an administrative officer. "Ray smiled and asked knowingly," Is this Knight Parne's home? "
The girl was stunned. She stared blankly at the smiling Ray and Steele, and confirmed their identities from the noble etiquette they showed, which could only be possessed by special training.
However, tears began to well up in her eyes.
"… My father is no longer in this world." She tried to make herself look stronger so that her voice would not tremble, and she tried to hold back her tears. "I'm very sorry that I failed to live up to your kindness!"
Ray pretended to have just heard the news. He exclaimed in surprise and asked, "Knight Parne passed away? But Mr. Satan said he was an outstanding knight. Although he usually made a living by copying and teaching, his martial arts were no less than mine. Forgive me for being rude, but it is hard for me to imagine a knight like me dying in his forties … May I ask, did he die of illness or injury? "
The girl was silent for a long time, and then she lowered her head and whispered, "It has nothing to do with you. Anyway, my father has died, and it is impossible for him to go to your territory as an administrative officer. Please go back."
Ray quietly winked, and Steele immediately said, "Then we have one more thing to do. Mr. Satan received a great favor from Knight Parne, and he is living well now, but he is busy with work and can't be distracted. When he learned that we were going to visit Knight Parne, he specially prepared a gift and asked us to bring it on the way. "
Her words successfully attracted the girl's attention, and the girl waved her hand again and again. "A gift? There is no need for a gift. My father never asks for anything in return for helping others! "
"You are making it difficult for us." Steele smiled softly, and her manner was generous, like a spring breeze, which made the girl feel good. "Mr. Satan has a high position in the territory, and we are often taken care of by him. Since it's something he entrusted to us, it's only reasonable that we help him accomplish it. It is just a gift. Please don't reject the kindness that has been sent from thousands of miles away, okay? "
Although it was an inquiring tone, the gentle temperament she exuded made it difficult for people to refuse her entreaties.
Whether it was a man or a woman, as long as they were not hardened veterans, they would not be able to refuse her.
Of course, the girl couldn't either. She hesitated for a moment and invited Ray and Steele in.
Then she hurriedly closed the door and dropped the latch.
"Hey? Is the security in this city poor? Do you have to lock the door in broad daylight? "Ray was surprised.
The girl smiled awkwardly and didn't answer.
It could be seen that she didn't want to mention some issues.
The two followed the girl into the door, and before they sat down, a clear voice came from upstairs. "Sister! Is the annoying guest gone? "
The girl laughed more awkwardly and hurriedly apologized to Ray and Steele.
Of course, they didn't mind this kind of thing, and they dissolved the embarrassment with a burst of laughter.
Then they saw two people coming down from upstairs. It was Knight Parne's wife, Teague, and his second daughter, Nice.
As for Knight Parne's eldest daughter, Liv, it was, of course, this somewhat rash red-haired girl.
Mrs. Teague had obvious elven characteristics. She was probably a hybrid between an elf and a human — commonly known as a half-elf. The eldest daughter, Liv, was obviously mainly human, and there were no elven characteristics. The second daughter, Nice, was somewhat similar to her mother, with slightly pointed and long ears and shining silver hair.
It could be seen that the source of their bloodline should be the relatively rare moon elves.
After the two sides exchanged greetings, Ray took out the space bag and took out "Mr. Satan's gift."
It was a set of beautiful dazzling porcelain and a bag of valuable gems.
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