Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation The wheels of the carriage rolled down the street …
Inside the carriage, Instructor Marlin was snoring softly as he leaned on the sofa. Laurist was very satisfied with his new carriage. It was good, stable, and comfortable. The horses were good and well-trained. He did not expect Redi, who was driving the carriage, to have such good driving skills. It seemed like he had made the right choice in taking Redi in. Aire was right. This kid would make a good servant.
Hmm, there's a small latch here. So the window can be opened inwards. The cool night breeze blew against his face. It was really refreshing. Lollister opened the window and watched the scenery outside the window flash past his eyes.
Huh? "Stop the carriage!" Laurist shouted.
"Neigh …" Redi pulled the reins tightly, and the carriage stopped after seven to eight meters. The two Zeno horses that were pulling the carriage snorted in dissatisfaction.
"What's wrong, Master?" Redi asked.
After becoming Laurist's servant, Redi had changed the way he addressed him. In Galinthea, servants would address the person they served as master. It did not refer to the relationship between slave and master, but to the person who could make decisions for the servant.
"Turn around and go back. Stop at the small square with the streetlights," Laurist ordered.
"Okay." Redi pulled the reins and directed the two Zeno horses to turn around and gallop towards the small square with the streetlights.
The carriage stopped, and Laurist jumped off the carriage. He walked towards the long bench beside the flowerbed in the middle of the square.
The long bench was under the streetlights, and there were three people sitting on it. They were hugging each other tightly. The middle-aged man in the middle heard movement and opened his half-awake eyes to look over. When he saw Laurist walking over, he was stunned, "It's you …"
"It's me. You … They are your children? "Laurist suddenly understood something.
This middle-aged man was Laurist's last challenger in the morning's duel. He was the middle-aged mercenary who had left a deep impression on Laurist, Gully Bodefinger.
"Hmm, this is my son, Howard. He's twelve. This is my daughter, Alyssa. She's seven. "Bodefinger introduced his two children.
"You and the kids are going to spend the night here?" Laurist could never have imagined that a Silver Peak Swordsman would be reduced to such a state. Only vagrants and beggars would spend the night on a bench in a small plaza. If he did not see the opponent that he admired sitting with the two children, he would not have asked Redi to turn the carriage around.
A bitter smile appeared on Bofinger's face. "We just came from the Crisen Empire, and we didn't have much in our pockets. I was greedy and thought I had absolute confidence in succeeding, so I used all the money I had to sign up. Recently, he had been relying on pawning his luggage to make a living. Until today, I was still full of confidence. I never thought that I would lose to you and let the children down. The landlord chased us out because he lost a large sum of money on me, and I owed the rent for many days. We have nowhere to go now, and we don't have any money on us. We can only make do here for the night. "
Laurist was dejected. If he really was an Iron-rank fighter, he would not be a match for Bodefinger. However, no one would have thought that he did not train in his combat energy, but the Goldwater Technique from his previous life.
"Have you thought of finding a temporary job?" Laurist found it strange. Logically speaking, a Silver-rank expert like Bofinger should be wanted by a lot of people. He could even be a guard or join a mercenary group. Many mercenary groups would even pay a huge joining fee to recruit an expert like Bofinger.
"I did, but it was no good." Bodefinger shook his head with a bitter smile. "I already regret coming to Morent City. I never thought that the people of Morent City, who claim to pursue freedom and equality, would be so xenophobic and discriminate against outsiders. In the Mercenary Union, it is very difficult for us foreign mercenaries to receive good missions. Even if we do, we have to provide a guarantee that is beyond our capabilities and other harsh conditions. Especially for people like us from the Krisen Empire, we are humiliated and viewed with hostility. They call us the losers and look down on us from the Krisen Empire. The war has passed for 20 years, and the Krisen Empire no longer exists. However, the people here still view us as enemies. In addition, I have two children with me, and I have to consider my own safety when doing missions. That's why the mercenary groups think that I will not do my best for them … If I had won this morning, I would have left with the prize money and brought the children to another country. This is not the city where we thought we could live a happy and free life … "
Bodefinger's tone was filled with anger and a faint sense of loss. There was also a hint of regret. If he didn't think he could win, if the landlord didn't instigate him, if he didn't lose his mind because of the high prize money, he wouldn't have put all his money on the line and signed up for the duel. The registration fee of 10 gold coins was enough for him to bring his children out of this cold and indifferent city as soon as possible. He could even buy a few acres of land and a small house in a remote mountain village so that his children could live a stable life.
Sigh, he could only blame himself for being too greedy. He didn't think about it calmly. An iron rank instructor dared to challenge all the silver ranks. If he didn't have the ability, how could he be so confident? Even he didn't dare say that he could defeat all the silver ranks. He only understood after he lost the duel, but it was too late. Bodefinger lowered his head in frustration.
"Where are you from in the Krisen Empire?" Laurist asked.
"I am from the north of the Krisen Empire." Bodefinger said.
"Huh? What a coincidence. I am also from the Krisen Empire, and also from the north. I announced my name during the duel this morning. Norton Laurist. Do you know the Norton family in the north? "Laurist was pleasantly surprised. It was rare to meet someone from the same hometown.
"Norton? The Great Roaring Bear of the Far North? I've heard of it before, a famous military noble in the north. However, I've heard from the army that many commoners join the army in the hopes of achieving military merits and becoming nobles like the ancestors of the Norton family, obtaining hereditary land. However, how many have been able to achieve this in the past hundreds of years? But why are you in Moronte City, and even accepting the challenge of a silver rank swordsman? "Bodefinger was a bit puzzled.
Laurist laughed, "Well, it's a long story. I left home ten years ago to study in Moronte City. Because of the civil war in the empire, I lost contact with my family and haven't contacted them for six or seven years. You are from the north, so you should know the situation of my family, right? "
Bodefinger was relieved, but then shook his head, "Sorry, I don't know. I haven't been back home for almost twenty years. The north is very big, and my hometown is in Mond Town. It's very far from your family's territory, and it would take three to four days even on horseback. When I was 21, I left home to serve in the imperial army. Later, I was promoted to an officer, and I've been in the army ever since. Because there were no relatives in my hometown, I settled down in the imperial capital when I got married. However, I didn't expect the empire to have internal strife. The three princes fought for the throne for six years, turning a good empire into a wasteland. When the war finally ended, I realized that everything was gone when I returned home. My wife was dead, and the house was burnt down. My two children made a living by picking up rubbish. If it wasn't for the neighbors taking care of them, I would not have been able to see them again. After packing up my belongings, I brought the children here. I wanted to give them a peaceful home … "
Oh, it turned out that Bodefinger was born in the army, had been on the battlefield for a long time, and was used to seeing life and death. No wonder he was calm and collected at the critical moment of the duel this morning. Moreover, with his skills at the peak of silver rank, he could have gotten money from an ordinary family without anyone noticing, so he would no longer be in a difficult situation. However, he did not do so. He would rather implicate the children and spend the night with him by the roadside. Such determination was rare and worthy of praise.
At this moment, Redi came to Laurist's side and glanced at Bodefinger and the other two. He asked in a low voice, "Master, what's wrong?"
Laurist smiled at Bodefinger and extended an invitation, "No discord, no concord. Besides, we're from the same hometown. Brother Bodefinger, we can't just stand here and chat until the sun rises. Can I have the honor of inviting the three of you to my humble abode? I'd like to inquire about the current situation of my homeland. "
"This …" Bodefinger hesitated. He knew that Laurist meant well, but he was not willing to accept the invitation in his current state.
A gust of cold wind blew past, and the two children shivered in their sleep.
Laurist took a few steps forward and blocked the wind, "Brother, I know you still have the pride of a soldier and are not willing to accept sympathy and pity, but you have to think of the children. Although it is spring, the night wind is very cold. The children will easily catch a cold when they sleep like this, and it will be even more troublesome if they fall sick. Besides, we're from the same hometown, and I'd feel bad if I don't help you in your current situation. You should know that we Northlanders are known for our forthrightness and hospitality. What's there to think about? Let's go. "
"Alright. Then we'll take the liberty of disturbing you. "Bodefinger did not hesitate anymore and nodded in acceptance.
He bent down to pick up his sleeping daughter, and was about to wake his son when Laurist shushed him, "Don't wake him up. Let me carry him."
"Let me do it, Master." Redi took a large step forward and bent down to pick up the little boy.
Hmm, the sixteen-year-old Redi carried a twelve-year-old boy as if he was weightless. His face was not red, and he was not out of breath. El really lived up to his reputation of being strong.
Bodefinger bent down again and picked up a small bag with a longsword wrapped around it. This was a personal item, and Laurist was too embarrassed to carry it without permission.
"Get in the carriage first. There's a drunk colleague in the carriage, and we have to send him back first. It's on the way anyway, but you'll have to squeeze." Laurist pointed at the carriage.
"We've caused you trouble. You don't have to be so polite, Mister Norton." Bodefinger expressed his gratitude.
Laurist turned and walked towards the carriage, "Call me Loke. I feel uncomfortable when you call me mister. Just call me by my name. I'll call you Bodefinger, why …"
"Careful! To the left! "Bodefinger's scream rang in his ears.
Laurist quickly turned to the side, and what he saw were four blades of light that were half a foot long flying towards him …
Dodging? No way. Bodefinger was carrying his daughter, and Redi was carrying the little boy. If he dodged, the four blades of light would definitely hit them. He could already see Bodefinger turning around, wanting to use his body to protect his daughter. He obviously thought that Laurist would dodge, so he was prepared to be cut by the blades of light. Redi, on the other hand, froze on the spot due to the sudden danger.
F * ck, it's a Gold-rank enemy. Where's my sword? Laurist touched his sword and realized that it was not there. He then remembered that he had placed his sword behind the sofa at the back of the carriage. Fortunately, the short sword was still hanging on his waist.
Clang! The short sword was unsheathed. Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! The short sword danced in the air and cut down the four blades of light before they could reach him. Laurist was reassured. This strength and speed were merely the light blades of a 1-star Gold-rank swordsman. They did not pose a threat to him, and he did not need to fear them. However, he was using the short sword as his main weapon, and it did not feel comfortable.
"Take the child to the carriage first. Redi, drive the carriage back to the tavern. I'll handle this, hurry …" Laurist shouted in a low voice.
"Eh, you actually blocked four of my light blades. Looks like you're quite capable as an Iron-rank." Two figures appeared at the edge of the plaza, slowly approaching.
"Don't worry, we don't want your life. We're just here to ask for your arm. It'll be fine soon, you just need to endure it. Hehe. "One of the figures thought that he was being humorous, or perhaps he was confident in his victory.
"If you want my arm, you'll have to exchange it with your lives." Laurist replied coldly.
"Hehe, we're not Silver-rank. It's easier for two Gold-rank swordsmen to kill you than killing a chicken. Even a chicken will attack the house when it's anxious. You're such a big guy, where are you going to run to?"
"Senior, stop talking nonsense. Are you going to do it or should I? The sooner we finish this, the sooner we can go back and drink. The two women that junior found for us are still waiting in the room. "The other figure was getting impatient.
"Sword." A long sword was handed over.
This was the sword that Laurist had left on the carriage. Bofinger had carried his daughter onto the carriage and returned with Laurist's sword.
"They're here for me, it's none of your business." Laurist took the sword and hurriedly glanced behind him. Seeing that Redi was driving the carriage away, he felt half of his heart relax.
"The blades of light they shot out just now were also aimed at me and Elisa." Bofinger was furious, and drew his sword with a clang. If Laurist hadn't blocked those four blades of light, he and Elisa would have met with misfortune. Even though the other party had come for Laurist, they had indiscriminately targeted the father and daughter as well. How could they take this lying down?
"They're Gold-rank, you have to be careful." Laurist reminded.
"Hmph, it's not like I haven't fought Gold-rank before. I've killed quite a few on the battlefield." Bofinger said.
"Hehe, what arrogance. I'd like to see how you're going to kill a Gold-rank like me. Junior, there are two of them, one for each of us. We'll do as Junior said and get an arm for that Loke. We'll just kill this Silver-rank one. "
"Alright."
As soon as he finished speaking, the two figures in front of him pounced at him with a cold murderous aura …
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