The nights of late autumn were getting colder and colder, but Isolated Cliff City was getting more and more lively. Spring and summer were the peak seasons for magical beast hunting because many mid-level magical beasts mated in early spring and gave birth at the end of summer. No matter which season it was, it would consume a lot of the magical beasts' energy, making it easier for the mercenaries to hunt. Sometimes, they didn't even need to do anything to get the benefits.
Winter, on the other hand, was the season of revelry, at least for the mercenaries. No matter how cold the wind was, it couldn't extinguish their desire for a year. Plus, they didn't need to go out hunting for the time being, so they didn't need to conserve their energy. After working so hard for half a year, it was natural for them to enjoy life.
The bars that were scattered all over the place were full of mercenaries. Whether they knew each other or not, they clinked their glasses and drank to their hearts' content, celebrating their holiday and the fact that they had lived another year.
Half of the men were women. During this time, the number of prostitutes in Isolated Cliff City would reach its peak, and there would be a lot of new faces. It was very easy to make money from mercenaries. As long as they had the right target, these men who had risked their lives for years wouldn't be stingy with money.
Of course, if there were comedies, there would be tragedies. Every profession had its own unique rules and tricks, and it was the same for prostitutes. If a pretty girl became a lowly prostitute due to her poor family background, it would only take a month or two for her to be ravaged by the mercenaries who flocked to her. If she was lucky enough to enter the upper class, not only would she be able to earn a few times, or even a few hundred times more, she would also be able to maintain her youth and beauty for a long time.
In fact, everyone needed luck. Even cruel luck was luck!
Eva thought that she was very lucky. She was sitting in a luxurious private room with a handsome, gentle, and well-mannered man sitting opposite her. His smile was as bright as the sun. Although she didn't like the sun, she had to admit that this man's smile was really good-looking.
Just as Eva was staring at Hallister, someone knocked on the door of the private room. Eva suddenly realized that someone was knocking on the door. Hallister's guard should have gone out to see what was going on, but Eva wasn't very clear-headed yet. Because she knew who was outside, she stood up first and walked to the door.
"Brother? Why are you here? "Eva was very surprised.
"I saw you just now, but I was too far away to be sure, so I found a chance to come down and take a look," Manteco said. "Why are you here? Aren't you going to invite me in? "
"Then … come in." Eva looked at Hallister and stuck out her tongue playfully.
Although Manteco's visit was a bit abrupt and inappropriate, it was normal. As an older brother, if he found out that his younger sister was dating another man, he had enough reason to keep an eye on her.
"You must be Mr. Manteco. Eva has mentioned you to me before. "Hallister flashed his signature smile.
"Hello." Manteco's gaze swept past Hallister and landed on Majordomo Gail. He wasn't interested in a weak noble, and Eva had said that she could handle this man.
Majordomo Gail was resting on a chair in the back with his eyes closed. As if he felt Manteco's gaze, he suddenly opened his eyes. Manteco's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked away. Eva had told him very seriously that there was a powerful person with unfathomable power by the man's side. Now that he looked at it, she was right. He had been through many life and death situations, but those bright eyes still made him feel uneasy. It was enough to prove how powerful this person was.
After some small talk, Manteco was about to leave. Hallister insisted that he stay, so Manteco stayed, half-unwilling. Hallister warmly invited Manteco to a chair, then pulled on a red string. A moment later, a beautifully dressed waitress walked in.
"What would you like to drink, Mr. Manteco?"
"Pine nut bar," Manteco said casually.
"What would you like to drink, Gail?" Hallister turned around and asked.
"I'll pass. Young master, you shouldn't drink too much either. Take care of yourself," Majordomo Gail said calmly.
Hallister chuckled and snapped his fingers. The waitress understood and left. However, she didn't go to get the alcohol. Instead, she took a detour to the second floor and knocked on a door. Han Jin, Morrisons, Gibran, and the others had all been waiting for a long time.
Just as the waitress walked into the room, Chipango walked out from the opposite room. He glanced around, then followed the waitress. The situation here was a bit complicated. Yalina couldn't use magic at will, so he could only rely on his eyes to scout.
"Everything is normal, my lord," Chipango said in a confident tone.
Han Jin nodded and turned to the waitress. "What did he order?"
"Rum, my lord," the waitress lowered her voice.
"Oh." Han Jin gave Chipango a look. Chipango hurriedly took out a light red bottle and handed it to the waitress. "Tell your lover to add the potion when he mixes the rum. It's easy."
The waitress took the bottle and bit her lip. She didn't hurry to leave. Instead, she looked at Han Jin expectantly.
"Don't worry, as long as it's done, my lord will buy you back. Then you and your lover will be free." Chipango's tone was a bit more serious. "What are you looking at? What are you waiting for?! "
The waitress retreated timidly.
"Chipango, are you sure this potion will work?" Han Jin asked softly.
"My lord, this potion was made by Lady Yalina herself. It can't be wrong."
"I'm asking about your recipe."
"I can promise you, my lord. Even if Manteco only drinks half a glass of rum, he won't be able to summon the Abyssal Ghost Snake or use the Space Scroll!" Chipango said confidently.
"That's good."
Gibran walked to the window, pulled open the white curtains, and closed the black curtains outside. His actions were a signal. Groups of mercenaries appeared on both sides of the street and began to quickly set up roadblocks.
"Actually, we don't have to waste money like this, do we?" Hayden, who was standing beside Gibran, said. "Any maid from the Mercenary Association could have done the job."
"Manteco is very alert, and he used to come here often. A familiar face will make him relax," Gibran replied calmly.
Inside the room, Manteco was trying to figure out Hallister's background. The door was pushed open, and the waitress from before walked in. She gently placed the tray on the table and left.
Hallister looked around and talked about other things. He talked about his travels and interesting stories. He even raised his glass and gestured for Manteco to drink. However, Hallister's performance only charmed Eva. His image in Eva's mind grew. Manteco wasn't a drunkard, and he didn't come here to drink. In the end, he couldn't be persuaded anymore, so he picked up the glass and touched his lips. Suddenly, his expression changed.
Manteco's willpower was still not up to par. If he pretended that nothing had happened, it was hard to say whether or not he would be able to turn the tables around. Unfortunately, he had high hopes for Hallister, and when he suddenly realized that the other party was up to no good, his emotional upheaval was completely shown on his face.
Hallister was smart. Seeing Manteco's expression change, he roared, "Gail!" and rolled back with his chair.
Gail sighed softly. This was a matter between young people, and he didn't really want to get involved. However, now that things had escalated to this point, it was no longer up to him.
The next moment, Gail's body turned into a streak of light and shot out at a speed that didn't match an old man's. He twisted his body in midair and kicked Eva in the chest with his right foot. A dagger appeared in his left hand, and he stabbed it toward Manteco's neck like lightning.
If Han Jin were here, he would've commented that Majordomo Gail was old, or that he had lived a comfortable life for too long and wasn't suited for cruel fights. Sighing before attacking was meaningless, and it gave Manteco a chance to catch his breath.
Manteco pulled out a black longsword and flicked it in front of his chest. The longsword and dagger collided with a loud bang, and countless sparks flew everywhere. The dozen or so candles in the room were all extinguished by the strong wind. Then, without caring about Eva's life, Manteco used the momentum to leap toward the window.
Crash … The window glass shattered, and Manteco jumped out onto the street. However, before he could take a step, a green arrow flashed past, and countless vines shot out from the ground, wrapping around Manteco in an instant.
Julia? Manteco felt a chill in his heart. He forced himself to turn around and swing his longsword with all his strength. With a boom, an arrow shattered upon contact with Manteco's longsword. The drifting wind elemental energy surged into the surroundings like a tide, and Manteco's body swayed violently like a swing. The longsword in his hand flew far away.
Edwina! Manteco could clearly see a figure, as well as a pair of eyes filled with hatred.
Han Jin and the others had already noticed the fight below, and they used the same violent method to break the window and jump out onto the street.
"Ha … I knew it was a trap." Manteco laughed and said, "Goodbye, everyone …" Before he could finish, a black curtain of light shot out of nowhere and enveloped Manteco.
"Abyssal Projection!" Yalina exclaimed, and released a bolt of lightning as fast as she could.
Han Jin also knew that things weren't looking good. He opened his mouth, and a bright red light shot out toward Manteco.
If one were to slow down, there would already be lightning gathering in the sky, and Han Jin's flying sword was slowly growing as it flew. Julia and Edwina were still pulling their bowstrings, and Manteco's figure gradually became a blurry shadow. He had enough time to disappear completely before Han Jin and Yalina's attacks could reach him.
Gail's figure suddenly disappeared, and the wall below the window exploded. A shallow ditch suddenly appeared in the middle of the street, and the other end of the ditch was approaching Manteco at an indescribable speed. Then, Manteco's body exploded into a mist of blood, and Gail appeared behind him, the dagger in his hand covered in blood.
"Left Hand …" Gibran suddenly looked shocked. "He's …"
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