After sixteen days of trekking, Han Jin and the others finally approached Isolated Cliff City. During this period of time, he also learned some things about Isolated Cliff City. Isolated Cliff City was very similar to the neighboring Beitman. They both refused to participate in the war and had a sense of permanent neutrality. However, the Beitman was forced to declare its neutrality after losing the trust of its neighbors due to its capriciousness. Isolated Cliff City, on the other hand, had always maintained its neutrality since its establishment.
The internal system of Isolated Cliff City and the Beitman was very different. In the Beitman, the four lords of the acropolis took turns to be the boss, and anyone could be the boss. However, in Isolated Cliff City, all the political affairs were decided by the nine local business groups. They formed a council of elders with a total of nine people. As long as five people agreed, the political affairs would be carried out.
After all, it was a chaotic time now. Therefore, the nine business groups had developed to become armed business groups. However, in Isolated Cliff City, there was still an existence that could compete with the nine business groups: the Mercenary Association. The policies made by the business groups could only affect the civilians. The mercenaries, in addition to acting as private bodyguards and protecting the business groups, lived by hunting magical beasts and were not restricted by the business groups. If the business groups tried to interfere with the mercenaries' freedom, it would be a great taboo, and the mercenaries would not give in. On the other hand, the business groups also had their own armed forces, so the mercenaries did not dare to make too much trouble and could maintain a delicate balance.
The business groups had also thought of using money to bribe the high-ranking mercenaries in order to divide the power of the Mercenary Association. However, it turned out that the gains did not make up for the losses. As long as a high-ranking mercenary was not too lazy, he could earn an amazing amount of money and be free. He could work when he wanted to and play when he did not want to work. If a high-ranking mercenary was to serve him all day long, he would have to pay several times more than his previous income. It was possible to raise a few, but no one could afford to raise too many. Moreover, the business groups had neglected the laziness of people. In the past, if they did not work, they would starve. Now, whether they worked or not, they could get money to spend. Who would be willing to work so hard? What's more, mercenaries were used to a free life. Being ordered around by others, it was inevitable that they would have a rebellious mentality. After all, mercenaries were not soldiers. They could cooperate with others, but they would not obey orders like puppets.
Most importantly, the collapse of the Association of Mercenaries would do no good to Isolated Cliff City. The situation in Isolated Cliff City was complicated and had to be governed by strict laws. The Association of Mercenaries was the best enforcer. Only the Association of Mercenaries could maintain fairness and not favor any business group.
Of course, this was all on the surface. Morrisons and the others had no idea what was going on inside.
Isolated Cliff City was located in a forest. However, the dense forest near the city had been cut down and turned into wheat fields. Looking from afar, it looked very neat. Behind Isolated Cliff City, there was an extremely tall mountain that pierced straight into the clouds. That was the origin of the name 'Isolated Cliff.'
Han Jin and the others looked happy. Finally, they could live a normal life again. However, Morrisons seemed to be very reluctant. He walked slowly at the back. The closer they got to Isolated Cliff City, the slower his movements became. His face was full of sneakiness. If this continued, even a fool would be able to tell that something was wrong with him.
Han Jin stopped and frowned. "Morrisons, what's wrong with you?"
"Ah? Nothing. "Morrisons forced a smile.
"Morrisons, tell us the truth. Do you have any enemies in Isolated Cliff City?" Han Jin said, "If you do, I hope you can tell us now so that we don't get caught off guard!"
"Yeah, Morrisons, just tell us what's wrong. Don't you trust us?" Sassoux added.
"Not enemies … You misunderstood." Morrisons scratched his head.
"Then who is it?"
Morrisons stuttered for a long time. Seeing that everyone was staring at him, he knew that he had to say something. He forced himself to say, "It's … it's a woman."
Han Jin's eyes lit up. He and Sassoux looked at each other. "What kind of woman is she?"
"She … What should I say? She's a woman." Morrisons looked around.
"How old is she?"
"Around twenty."
"How old is she?"
"Three years older than me. What's wrong?" Morrisons asked.
"Nothing. I'm just asking." Han Jin smiled. "Is she pretty?"
"She's just average."
"How long have you known her?"
"About … ten years."
"You two have a good relationship?"
"You … Are you leaving or not?" Moxinke finally became angry out of shame. "If you don't leave, I'll leave by myself!" After saying that, he strode forward. But after only three or four steps, he turned around and walked back.
"Um … Sassoux, can I borrow your wand?"
"What for?" Sassoux didn't understand, but he still passed the wand to Morrisons.
"This is for you." Morrisons put his greatsword in Sassoux's hand.
Morrisons' greatsword was at least forty pounds. Sassoux almost couldn't hold it. Fortunately, he was not too weak, so he was able to hold it in time.
"Miss Qi Li, can … can I borrow your cloak?" Morrisons looked at Qi Li.
"But this is for women," Qi Li said in surprise.
"It's okay. Just help me," Morrisons said with a smile.
Qi Li had no choice but to take off her cloak and pass it to Morrisons. Morrisons didn't say anything and put the cloak on himself. However, his head was at least three times bigger than Qi Li's. The cloak wrapped tightly around his head and face, making him look extremely comical.
Morrisons turned around and walked forward. Everyone burst into laughter. Even Sunier was laughing. The cloak could cover up to Qi Li's knees, but it couldn't even cover Morrisons's butt. In fact, his butt was even more prominent. Furthermore, he was a tall, burly man with a toothpick-like wand in his hand. It was too ridiculous.
"Do I look ugly?" Morrisons looked around. Unfortunately, he couldn't see his own back. "Sassoux, cast a Mirror Image spell for me!"
"I'm just a high-grade warlock. How can I cast a Mirror Image spell?" Sassoux smiled bitterly.
"Morrisons, you'll attract more attention if you do this." Han Jin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Actually, if you shave off your beard, no one will be able to recognize you."
"Right!" Morrisons yelled in surprise and joy. "Sassoux, come, do me a favor!" He pulled off the cloak as he spoke, but the cloak was too tight. With a rip, the cloak was torn in half.
"I'm curious now. What kind of woman can scare Morrisons like this?" Sunier said with a smile.
"I'm curious too." Han Jin looked at Isolated Cliff City in the distance. "It seems that Morrisons grew up here."
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