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It was the Month of Scorching Wind (August).
If it were in Allyn or Aalto, it would have been unbearably hot at this time, and the air would have been burning. However, in this chaotic and narrow city where the buildings seemed to be a collection of the styles of many countries on the continent, the cool breeze was still blowing gently, like the warm spring in March.
This was Segru in the northwest of the Northland, the East Haven that was surrounded by countless towering trees!
The prosperous city-states along the Storm Strait in the north were controlled by the Cabin of Palmeira, and the Cabin of Palmeira, the Congress of Magic had established many cities in the north. Therefore, in most people's minds, the north was the territory of the Cabin of Palmeira, and it was the natural area under the control of the Congress of Magic.
However, in fact, the northland was as vast as the northwest province of the Schachran Empire in the west, Mintac, the northernmost port at the estuary of the Boundless Ocean in the east, Flame Fortress and Storm Strait in the north of the Schachran Empire in the south, and the polar region in the north, which was frozen all year round and dark for half of the year and bright for half of the year. The area of the northland was much larger than that of the Schachran Empire, which was the largest empire. The Congress of Magic and the Cabin of Palmeira could only control the southeast, and the deep part of the northland was occupied by terrifying trolls, orcs, snowmen, and ancient sorcerers who lived in seclusion.
Segru was located at the border between the center of the northland and the vast forest in the northeast of the Schachran Empire. Because the North Church and the Congress of Magic were at loggerheads with each other, this place had become a lawless area. Many exiled nobles and criminals from the Schachran Empire gradually gathered here and built the city of Segru and many manors in the valley. The city was called the East Haven by outsiders.
These rebellious and cruel fellows fought against the trolls and other monsters while developing their smuggling trade. Although they had established a rough set of laws, they were filled with danger beneath the surface. "The laws of the sword and magic are the true laws of the Northlands!"
However, because the smuggling trade between the northland and the Schachran Empire was monopolized, many merchants and adventurers who were eager for money still came here regardless of the danger, making this place very prosperous. Of course, most of the merchants had hired good subordinates or mercenaries, or they would have been killed and thrown into the forest to feed the beasts.
Lucien strolled on the cross street of Segru leisurely. His target was the pine cabin in front of him. According to the information of the Congress of Magic, the pine cabin was a famous intelligence organization in Segru.
Lucien was wearing a white shirt, a black double-breasted tuxedo, a top hat, and a monocle. Because he was young and handsome, he was not intimidating enough. Therefore, in the eyes of the residents of the East Haven, he was a delicious piece of meat. Many people who passed by him looked at him coldly, thinking about how to create an opportunity to kidnap him.
"His clothes are low-key and luxurious. He must have a lot of treasures on him. Even if he is poor, he can still be sold to the noble ladies of the Schachran Empire as a secret lover. "The two barbarian men were talking to each other when they passed by each other.
"Let's observe a bit more. Since he dared to come to the East Haven alone, he must have some strength. Don't just judge him by his appearance. There are a lot of people who have been killed because they looked down on the old, children, women, and weak young people, "said the other man in a low voice.
Most of these unrepentant and ruthless criminals who could survive until now had cultivated cautious personalities. However, as long as they were sure that the other party did not have enough strength, they would show the most despicable, vicious, and unscrupulous side of human beings.
Before Lucien left the East Haven, he not only exchanged all the 2,200 arcana points he paid in advance for magic potions, casting materials, gold, and Sorcerer's Cabin, but also got a bottle of strange potion called Blood Purifier from the Will of Elements, which helped him to recover the potential damage caused by taking Crying Soul. Therefore, Lucien's power was improved from a quasi Knight to a real Knight. Therefore, even without using his spiritual power, Lucien could hear the conversation between the two men with his ears. He smiled and shook his head.
However, it was a pity that the Congress of Magic's research on potions had stopped here, because the higher one's power level was, the more effective the Knight's Creed would be. If Lucien had the help of the regular potions in Allyn, he might have a chance to become a level two Knight like the Grand Dukes Of Orvarit. However, Lucien could only become a real Knight because of the effect of Blood Purifier.
As if he heard nothing, Lucien calmly walked on the street of Segru. Soon, he came to the door of Old Pine Cabin, which was painted with camellias.
A big man who was guarding the door reached out his right hand and stopped Lucien, who was about to walk in. His rough voice was full of mockery, "This is not a place for children."
As he was talking, the big man bulged the bronze muscles on his right hand to show his strength.
Lucien was not angry. He smiled and said, "Then what kind of people can come here?"
The big man snorted and pointed at the motto engraved on the door. He did not say anything.
Beside the camellias, there were two words engraved in Schachran language and the common language, "Money or Strength."
Lucien smiled and nodded, "I see."
The burly man suddenly felt that the young man in front of him was the person he admired and feared the most. It seemed that this young man was one of the few powerful people who supported the East Haven. He bowed his back like a bow and said with a flattering smile, "Dear sir, please come in. Please come in. My bad mouth just now."
While slapping himself in the face, he led Lucien into the house in front of his companions, who were staring at him with wide eyes.
"Tony … Is he … Is he possessed by a ghost?!" The cold wind in August blew over Segru. The big man's partner could not help but shiver. "Is … Is he a real sorcerer? But I didn't sense any magic waves! "
After hesitating for a while, the big man hurriedly turned around and ran into the cabin to inform the host.
The human traffickers who followed Lucien here swallowed hard. If they had acted rashly, would they have ended up like Tony?
Tony had "controlled" Tony without using any magic waves. This was definitely not something an ordinary sorcerer could do! Even the ancient senior-rank sorcerers behind the East Haven would not be able to do this!
Lucien's modified Charm Person (Knight Version) was known for its low magic waves. Also, a third-circle sorcerer was casting a first-circle spell, and a first-circle sorcerer was casting a first-circle spell. In terms of control and power, it was as different as that of Mountain Paradise and Abyss. These guys who had not even reached the level of an official Knight would not be able to sense the tiny magic waves!
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The cabin was divided into many secret compartments. Different people were buying and selling information in each compartment. The environment was very peaceful and quiet.
Tony led Lucien to the staircase, where two muscular men with long swords were guarding the staircase.
"Tony, who is this gentleman?" One of the two men stopped in front of Tony.
Tony bowed and pointed at Lucien, "This is Mr. Ancientpine's important guest. Get out of my way. "Lucien stood behind him with a smile on his face, but he did not say anything.
The man with the sword was confused, "Why didn't Mr. Ancientpine mention this before?"
"I'll report to Mr. Ancientpine first." The other man was not careless. He turned around and went upstairs.
Just as he turned around, Tony suddenly pounced on him. He clenched his right fist and waved it fiercely, directly hitting the temple of the man who was blocking him with the sword.
The man with the sword did not expect this at all. His ears buzzed, and he passed out.
The man on the stairs was shocked. When he was about to turn around and slash at Tony, he suddenly felt dizzy. He put on a big smile and said, "Sir, he stopped you with his sword. How rude! We've already taught him a lesson. Please forgive us. I'll take you to Mr. Ancientpine right now. "
Lucien pushed his monocle and followed the man without saying anything. He thought to himself, "With my current spiritual power, I can only control three people at the same time …"
The scene of Tony knocking down the swordsman was seen by his companions, so they shouted, "Mr. Guzon, there's an attack!"
Guzon, who was upstairs, walked out of the room with a thick Brianna cigar in his mouth. He was wearing a long black trench coat and looked down with a majestic aura. Behind him was a guard in full black armor.
"Mr. Ancientpine, I'm here for information." Lucien smiled and raised his head.
Ancientpine's face was very serious, "I don't care what your purpose is. Since you dare to break in here, you have to pay the price! Take him down! " Although Lucien was just a beginner Knight, he had a good magic item, and he had paid a lot of money to hire two official dark Knights. Therefore, Ancientpine decided to maintain his dignity in front of his subordinates.
How powerful could such a young and weak guy be?
Ancientpine also suspected that Lucien was sent by one of his competitors. If he let Lucien get close to him, he would probably be assassinated! Ancientpine had been living in the East Haven for several generations, and he had a lot of connections and resources. Therefore, he was very afraid of being assassinated by other intelligence organizations.
In the corner, a shadow suddenly appeared and jumped at Lucien. The body of the Knight in full black armor behind Ancientpine swelled up, and he rushed at Lucien with a giant hammer burning with red flame.
Lucien was surrounded by a lot of thugs.
On the other hand, Ancientpine maintained his aura of a boss as he calmly smoked his cigar. Suddenly, after a magic wave, he saw the level-two Shadow Knight fall to the ground halfway. Then, as if he had met a devil, the Shadow Knight turned around and ran away in panic. In the blink of an eye, the Shadow Knight disappeared into the shadow. The Bull Knight was even worse. He forced himself to turn around in the middle of his charge, and then, as if he was being chased by a Sky Knight, he broke through the wall and ran away. After a while, he left many human-shaped holes in the wall.
The muscular thugs all fell to the ground, and there was a suspicious water stain under their bodies. At the same time, they were giving out a horrible smell.
The cigar in Ancientpine's mouth fell to the ground, but he didn't feel it at all. Looking at Lucien in front of him, he stepped back subconsciously.
After casting the second-circle spell, Crowd Panic, Lucien slowly walked upstairs with his hands in the pockets of his double-breasted suit. As he walked, he smiled, "Mr. Ancientpine, can we talk now?"
"Yes, of course." Ancientpine's teeth were chattering. He staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Now that he was in the East Haven, Lucien had to follow the rule of "Gold or Strength". It was the best way to get things done and avoid trouble in advance.
Lucien's middle-rank magic power was not very eye-catching in Allyn. He could easily meet a lot of fourth-circle and fifth-circle sorcerers, and even senior-rank sorcerers. However, outside of Allyn, a middle-rank sorcerer was enough to rule a city. Even in a place like the East Haven, there were very few middle-rank grand Knights, sorcerers, and night watchers.
Lucien's black leather shoes stepped on the floor on the second floor, making a crisp sound. He said to Ancientpine unhurriedly, "Mr. Ancientpine, I need a guide. A guide who can take me across the Schachran Empire."
It was not difficult to fly across the border at night, but it would take a long time to fly across the vast Schachran Empire, and the speed was not fast enough. Therefore, Lucien needed a fake identity and a guide who could act as his butler. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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