Twenty Sided Dice

Siegel's territory was eventually targeted by the robbers. But Siegel didn't expect that it would be his two friends who would be unlucky in the end.

"Did they ask for anything?" Siegel asked.

"Five hundred gold coins or ten sets of scales and shields made by dwarves," Feizak said.

"Tell me about this Freedom Knights."

This is a group of lawless bandits, but they are not peasants who cannot survive, and they take risks to fill their stomachs. A real peasant could not organize a cavalry team of fifteen, plus ten infantry, let alone three elite archers. "They are actually children of nobles who have no right of inheritance. They don't want to be the knights of others, so they start slowly from the bottom. In order to maintain a lavish life, they organize and rob them. They are proficient in riding and archery, and it is very difficult to deal with."

"What's so tricky about it, the gallows are a good home for bandits and robbers."

"But once they are arrested, they either claim to be the poor victims of being kidnapped, or they demand to become prisoners as descendants of nobles, in exchange for freedom in exchange for ransom. Moreover, they know the tactics of lords and knights, and they also have good martial arts. So it has not been banned for a long time. Originally they were operating in the south, but this time they suddenly came to the north and caught us off guard.”

"It's not your fault, our garrison hasn't been established yet." Siegel pondered for a while, then said, "Since they demanded a ransom, how will it be paid?"

"About three days north of Ore Avenue, there is an abandoned mine. The ransom must be brought within seven days, otherwise the safety of the hostages will not be guaranteed."

"I still remember that place, where we rested when we came." The Master immediately explained: "Prepare the money and send it to them. I want to see Johnny and Ding Bao return safely."

"But this will encourage their arrogance." Feizak said: "Do you want to borrow a troop from the dwarves and destroy this group of bandits after the hostages are safe."

"Okay. I'll find Erint myself."

Siegel found the dwarf, and the two discussed it in the tent for a long time. Erint finally agreed to lend him twelve dwarf warriors. "If they run away on horseback, we won't be able to catch up." The dwarf warrior said very frankly.

"I'll get their mounts. Two legs on two legs, it's not going to lose," Siegel said.

The wizard then called Janet to his tent. A lot of things have been arranged. Then he saw Siegel wearing a delicate inlaid leather armor with a squid cloak, a long sword on his waist, and short boots, and he set off majestically. The party is followed by ten members of the Orc Guard and the dwarven warriors of Erint.

After they set off. The construction camp seemed a lot quieter, and the originally bustling work scene also quieted down. The people of the territory are very concerned about the news of this battle. After all, this is a confrontation with bandits, and everyone wants to know whether the new lord has the ability to protect them.

The leader of this operation of the Freedom Knights was named Turner "The Laugher", who defeated the previous leader by gambling. The Freedom Knights frequently change their captains, but they are all drawn from members of the ranks of nobles. For them, it's just a fun game, while pursuing the thrill. On the other hand, you can also earn a good fortune.

Siegel's Hemhill was originally a barren place, with neither produce nor beauties, so naturally it could not attract the attention of the Freedom Knights. It's just that there are too many trucks in the caravan recently. Make the Freedom Knights curious. After inquiring about the news, they learned that there is a Zebra Mountain Gold Mine in Heim Hill, which can produce a lot of gold every day, and it is a very rich place.

Most of the caravans that came from the top of Mora were accompanied by guards, and most of the food and craftsmen's tools were transported above, and there was not much "oil and water". Buck-toothed Johnny and Pi Ya Ding Bao slammed into the encirclement. Very unlucky to become a prisoner. Johnny's mouth was hard, and he didn't say anything to these robbers. Ding Bao suggested that the robbers turn into kidnappers and demand ransom from Siegel.

"He will satisfy you," said the dwarf.

The bandits planted a large red flag on the mountainside of the abandoned mine. A crooked disk was drawn on it with white stucco. In fact, they don't know what it means, just to make people at the foot of the mountain notice. The road up the mountain is overgrown with weeds, rocky and rugged, and there are large rocks that fell from the top of the mountain. God knows if there will be an ambush hiding behind. And next to the Ore Avenue under the hillside, there is a small dense forest, which is a suitable place to hide. Even if there are dozens of bandits, they can hide in it silently. After three days of trekking, the team led by Siegel finally arrived here. He put up a pergola in his hand and looked up the mountain, and saw a man jumping out from the flagpole of that ridiculous big flag, with unkempt yellow hair and tattered shirts and trousers. He yelled, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Siegel responded with a shout: "We're here to find the Freedom Knights. Let's see the captives, or we won't get a ransom!"

"Send someone up." The yellow-haired bandit shouted, "Don't try to play tricks!"

Siegel made the others wait behind and walked up the hill by himself. Balon the Raven stopped over his shoulder, looking around with keen eyes. "Shh, little bird," Siegel whispered to the familiar, "be sure to watch my back and don't let anyone catch me."

The raven called "quack" twice, and rubbed the mage's profile lightly with his head.

The road up the mountain is not easy to walk, and there are fine and broken stones everywhere, which keep slipping when you step on it. The only consequence of trying to run off this path is to roll down. He cautiously climbed higher and higher, slowing his steps until he saw the entrance to the abandoned mine. A faint sound of music came from inside the mine, which seemed to be the sound of a three-stringed piano. In the open space in front of the mine, Buck-toothed Genis and the dwarf had their hands tied behind their backs, hanging from the beams of the ruined tool room, like two fish being dried.

The seven bandits, holding rough spears and rusted long swords in their hands, looked at Siegel nervously. The raven rattled on his shoulder. This is the sound of its mockery.

The two prisoners endured a hard time, and when they saw Siegel coming, they could only weakly show a pale smile. The dwarf kicked his legs hard a few times, making him circle the rope in the air. An old-fashioned bandit beat him on the back with a stick to quiet him.

Siegel didn't say anything, and unbuttoned the purse from his waist. Throw it on the ground. The contents of the bag made a crisp sound, but not what the bandits expected.

"Five hundred gold coins is just a bag? Who are you kidding? You can only put a hundred copper plates in it!" A bandit dangled a long sword around Bucktooth's neck. "Where's the dwarven armor?"

"These are high-value gems." Siegel said with a smile. "Easier to carry. You can find gold coins at any jewelry store or pawnshop, and it's only high or low. At least you can divide these now. Gems, then hit the road lightly, so you can run faster. Dwarves can track their armor. I don't think you want to be targeted?"

The bandits glanced at each other and said, "Okay, we believe in the quality of a nobleman." He picked up the purse, opened it, and saw that there were some bright rubies and cristobalites inside. "It's a fair deal. You pay and we let go. If you go after us after we're gone, our accomplices in other cities will know. Next time your friends on the trade route won't pay the ransom. opportunity!"

This is the usual tactic of bandits to prevent a lord with knights from attacking. Most of the time, unless the robbers can be wiped out or their nests destroyed, the robbers will reproduce faster than spring rabbits, and each attack will be worse. Therefore, qualified lords will be equipped with elite knights, who can respond quickly and attack quickly. Compress the living space of these bandits. Therefore, the "Freedom Knights" chose to trade at a place three days away from Hemhill, and also occupy a high place where they can see the Ore Avenue in the distance, just to guard against possible cavalry.

The bandits pack up. Hehe laughed a few times and ran to the abandoned mine. It seems that they have figured out the situation inside and left a way out for themselves. Siegel stood there, letting them scream and cheer, deaf to the jeers of the bandits. He did not walk to the front of the abandoned house until there were no robbers in the open space. The rope was cut with a dagger, and the two meat tickets were put down.

"Siegel. They..." The dwarf said hurriedly: "They are not the real Freedom Knights, they are just temporary hired scavengers. The real Freedom Knights are killing Heimhill. They want to go to the mine to rob Take a swipe!"

"Don't worry, he has expected this." The mage sawed off the rope tied to the two's wrists, and then took out a water bag to quench their thirst. In the bewildered eyes of Johnny and Ding Bao, "Siegel"'s face gradually deformed, and finally became Janet's appearance.

"Lady Lord!" Janis shouted in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"Siegel asked me to come because he anticipated the Free Knights' tricks," Janet said. "He said he was going to teach these guys an unforgettable lesson, so he asked me to bring the dwarves. My mission is very Simple, swagger away like him, and save you."

"Thank goodness, Siegel didn't forget us." The dwarf said with a smile, "Although I am a little ashamed, I must admit that I am not worth the ransom of five hundred gold coins."

"Five hundred gold coins is the ransom for the two of us!" Johnny yelled in anger~www.readwn.com~ and didn't know what happened between him and Pi Ya on the way. "No, you are only worth 10 gold coins at most, and the rest is mine."

"Stop arguing, the ransom for the two of you is not worth a single gold coin." Janet said with a smile: "Siegel didn't intend to let these kidnappers go, that's why he asked the dwarves to come with me."

"How do you say that?" Johnny asked.

"All the castles and mines on the Walled Mountains were designed by the dwarves, who knew the structure very well. Siegel asked Erint, and a dwarven craftsman who happened to be in Heimhill had worked in the mine that year. The half-orc and dwarf warriors I brought are all for catching the little mice in the cave. Do you think that in the underground, one side needs to use torches to illuminate, and the other side can see clearly in the dark, not to mention There is a huge gap in combat capability. Is there any suspense in this arrest?"

The dwarf imagined the scene, the big hand elusive in the dark and the ugly face of the orc who suddenly appeared in the light of the torch, couldn't help but fight a cold war. "Poor kidnapper," said the dwarf with a sigh. (To be continued)