Dominate the world in three weeks?

The sound of wheels rolling over the ground gradually came from the unobstructed forest road. As the sound got closer, a caravan guarded by heavily armed mercenaries emerged in the dust.

The robbers ambushing in the dense forest exchanged eye contact with each other, and with a gesture from the leader, they rushed out of the forest and surrounded the caravan.

This group of robbers committed crimes on the go, so they have always been ruthless.Without making a sound, they took their weapons and slashed at the mercenaries on the periphery, hoping to finish the job as soon as possible.

But obviously the mercenary team is not a rabble.Under the situation of being ambushed, these people also quickly reacted and attacked one after another.

The harsh noise of hand-to-hand combat broke the midday calm.

After competing with each other for a period of time, the gang of robbers realized that the opponents who were regarded as lambs to be slaughtered should not be underestimated-not to mention a tie, they were basically suppressed.

They were already doing life-threatening business, but because of this, they cherished their own lives even more.After several companions fell under each other's weapons one after another, the bandits became frightened. One of the tall and thin young men dodged the arrows that pierced the wind and couldn't help shouting at the leader: "It's not an opponent at all, leader!"

"Retreat! Everyone retreat!" Responding to the timidity of his subordinates, the tall and strong man used his knife to push back the sharp blade coming from the front, and gave an order.

Hearing these words, the robbers who had no intention of staying in the killing field ran towards the way they came.Perhaps in order to protect the important goods, the mercenaries did not give chase.The leader was heaving a sigh of relief for the escape that was much easier than expected, when he heard a deep voice coming from afar——

"It's now!"

The leader was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt the soil under his feet become soft. He looked down and saw a branch protruding from the ground, and it grew to the height of a person in a blink of an eye, stretching out like a beast that smelled the scent of prey. The branches tightly bound the leader and retracted it to its center.

Looking at it from a distance, it seems that people are planted in trees.

Those who followed in the footsteps of the leader, and those subordinates who fled together, in just a few minutes, the woods on both sides of the road were full of flowers of human heads that bound the villains tightly.

This is all the scene caused by the magic seed tied to the arrow that was intentionally missed just now by the hand of the mage.

The businessman who was escorting the goods quickly walked up to the mage wearing a short cloak, rubbed his hands and praised, "It is really reassuring to have a powerful mage in the mercenary team. Thanks to you for your help, I am really grateful!"

"If it weren't for the cooperation of other people, it would be impossible to end the battle so quickly. If you want to express your gratitude, sir, you shouldn't just be to me."

"Yes, yes, yes, Mr. Master, what you said is very true."

The businessman hastily nodded in agreement.There have always been no strange magic plants and monsters on the transportation routes of their caravans. Because they can't earn extra money, the capable mercenary team is unwilling to take on this task.But it is also because there are no magic plants and monsters, and there are always many robber gangs on the road, and the price paid for this also makes the businessman a headache.

But this time, the unnamed mercenary team that had been recruited without much hope turned out to be so powerful. The businessman was really overjoyed. Just the greatly shortened delivery time reduced a loss!

However, the mage obviously couldn't empathize with his joy, leaving the employer who was still trying to get close, walked towards the bandit leader who was still trapped but still struggling, and said in a cool voice: "I advise you to stay still, the more you The tighter you move it, you'd better wait for the security team to come over. Well—you'd better pray that they come sooner."

Seeing the man's sneering expression, the mage said with a smile, "This magic plant will secrete digestive juices. If the security team arrives too late, you will probably only see a pile of bones after peeling off the bark."

The bandit leader finally froze with an ugly face.

"It's obviously not a man-eating tree, right?" the swordsman who followed the mage's footsteps asked after the two returned to the caravan.

"Just kidding. But even if you can't eat him, it's possible to strangle him to death." The mage shrugged.The swordsman could imagine that there must be a slightly sly smile on the other party's face under the hood. "I just think that being corroded and dying will probably scare that flesh-faced guy more than being strangled to death."

The swordsman couldn't help sighing at the mage's bad taste.

"Where did Evan go?" The mage looked around and asked after finding that one person was missing from the mercenary team.

"I just saw him talking to his employer, and it seemed he was asking for a commission increase on a 'thank you' issue."

"Hey, you're too into the character, isn't that guy?"

"After all, to support the expenses of the entire team, it's okay to be careful and careful. Unfortunately, I'm not good at bargaining." The swordsman said regretfully.

"...I let you suffer with me." The mage sighed, and his tone became low.

"Please don't say such things. If you follow you just for enjoyment, such a person is a worthless bug. Let me be cheeky, isn't it time to rely on us?"

"Lancer..." The mage raised his head slightly, and under the sunlight, he could vaguely see his curly black hair tucked into the hat.

That's right, the mercenary team escorting the caravan is none other than Terrence and Lancer. Before they left Cusack City, they took over the current task and walked all the way here, so as to cover up their identities. , Second, it is to save some expenses for the next journey.

Lanser adjusted the hood for Terrence, and Evan also returned from his employer, whispering: "Going forward is the destination - Cumberland City."

Cumberland City is known as the Empire's second line of defense.It is surrounded by rolling mountains, only this majestic city blocks the main road leading to the hinterland of the empire with its heavy body.Once the border is lost, Cumberland City becomes a fortress to block the enemy's sharp blade.

Therefore, the Black Fox Legion, one of the three major legions of the empire, is stationed in this city, and as its owner, the Earl of Cumberland is a well-known old general.

Terrence looked at the ancient city wall faintly visible in the distance, and said in a low voice, "I hope everything goes well."

"I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future." After completing the handover task, the owner of the caravan couldn't help holding Evan's hand and said earnestly.

Watching the back of the reluctant businessman leaving, Evan also said in a melancholy tone: "It seems that the additional fee from him is too little."

Terrence said helplessly: "If I'm short of money, I still have some alchemy items that I can sell."

"What are you talking about!" Evan gave Terrence a strange look, "We have already gotten a lot of money from selling the magic crystal, and Viscount Cantor also gave a bag of crystal coins before leaving, that's all It is more than enough to go to the imperial capital. Bargaining is just my hobby. When I was in the legion, I always went with the legion commander to bargain with the merchants. Should I say that this is already instinct or is the consciousness of being prepared for danger in times of peace? "

As Evan spoke, he couldn't help but stroked his chin and began to think.

Terrence thought it was foolish of him to have been a little uneasy about everyone being poor.

A group of people who had completed the escort mission lived in a cheap hotel near the mercenary union as mercenaries.

Lancer made the bed for Terrence, looked at the black-haired boy sitting by the window and asked, "What kind of person is the Earl of Cumberland? I never saw him when I was in the imperial capital."

"Well, because he has been staying in this city, he will never go to the imperial capital unless he has something important to do." Terrence, who was lying on the window sill, turned around and said. "He is a very clean and honest old gentleman. This earl is not interested in the struggle for power in the aristocratic circle. For him, he is more concerned about the safety and survival of the entire empire. He is a man who values ​​ideals more than personal desires. people."

"Sounds admirable."

"Yeah, but it is because of this character that he is very stubborn." Terrence sighed. "He will not be swayed by anyone's rhetoric, and he only insists on the justice in his heart. Although there is no need to worry that he will be in cahoots with Pacino, it is not easy for him to stand on my side."

Terrence turned his gaze back to the crowds on the street outside the window. Lancer came over and put his arms around his shoulders, and kissed his hair lightly. Terrence was startled and turned his head with a blushing face. Just when I heard Lancer's encouragement: "Didn't you say that there is absolutely no problem? Believe in yourself, I firmly believe that you are justice."

"...Of course." Terrence smiled confidently.

Under the sunlight, the twinkling pupils lured Lancer to lower his head, and at this moment there was a knock on the door.

Evan stood at the door and said, "Sir, it's time to eat!"

"Ah, thank you for your notice, Evan." Terrence poked his head out from behind Lancer and replied, he patted Lancer on the shoulder, "Go downstairs."

Lancer stood up straight, sighed in disappointment and helplessness.

Hearing that weak sigh, Terrence, who had already walked to the door, turned back, pulled the blond knight by his collar to make him bend down, and kissed him lightly on the side of his face.

"Master?!" Lancer covered the place where he was kissed in surprise, his eyes lit up with surprise.

"Don't get me wrong." Terrence coughed unnaturally, and explained: "It's just an expression of gratitude—thank you for always worrying about me, and thank you for always supporting me."

……

When they were sitting together in the downstairs hall for dinner, Evan looked strangely at the blond knight who couldn't restrain a smirk from the corner of his mouth, and couldn't help asking, "What's wrong? It's like a different person."

"...I was given candy." Lancer, who was named, tried hard to suppress his expression, and replied solemnly.

Evan: "Huh?"

Terrence, who was sitting by the side, took a mouthful of rice, regretting his obsessive behavior just now.

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