During the blockade, the street lights at the pier were not turned on at night, which greatly facilitated the actions of thieves. Raspan let Perrin go ahead, and he was responsible for handling the traces left behind, sandwiching the clumsy little idiot Kelu. This seems to be the only way to ensure that no one is left behind.
The thieves' plan had gone so well so far that Raspan had almost forgotten the risks and hurdles emphasized by his employer. He stole the key from the wizard of the Council Tower and used secret passages to cross obstacles along the way. The uneventful process made most of the risk response measures he prepared useless. Logically speaking, this was good luck and a good omen, but Raspan still remembered the broken fish tank and the gallows where Dadel's body hung. my old friend. If Kelu had any trace of Dardel in him, he wouldn't do this.
Tielong Port is anchored by ships of all sizes. These sea carriages are anchored quietly in the night. There are only one or two fishing boats tied by ropes, floating in the waves. Perrin Grayship was the first to throw out his hook. He had been an errand boy on a ship before he teamed up with Raspan to commit theft. Later, the ship he lived on encountered pirates on the Sea of Singing, and only one-third of the people on the ship survived - the pirates took them under their wing. Rumor has it that Perrin killed his previous captain and gained the favor of a pirate leader. That man turned out to be a fallen knight. Raspan didn't know the inside story, but when he returned to Beacon Town, he told people that his name was Perrin Grayship.
The hook tightened on the broken side of a medium-sized sailboat. Perrin pulled hard to ensure that it was strong, and then easily stepped up the wall of the ship. The slippery seaweed and shellfish did not cause any obstruction. He disappeared in the shadow above their heads. . The rope swayed in the breeze, and Kelu's frightened eyes were following it. In a few minutes, he will decide that he would rather jump into the sea than climb up. Raspan thought. Fortunately he had chosen this merchant ship, as whalers and sailing fleets had brushes mounted outside their sides, and the thieves could only climb to the top during the brief interval when the light went out. That is something that only dexterous mysterious creatures can do.
A faint ringing sound penetrated the night. Palin had climbed aboard. Kelu shivered in the cold wind, but the old thief would not let him go. "I can stay down there and watch."
Maybe he turned around and ran away. In the secret passage, Kelu still had the courage to stay in the lighthouse town at night. Without the cover of the stone walls and steps, he would be like a dandelion that could fly away at the slightest breeze. "You stay here, and guards will find you soon. They are not knights on patrol, but people specifically in charge of the dock."
"No! Uncle, I will fall," he said in a high-pitched voice.
"I won't let you fall. Climb quickly." Humph, you will hit me if you fall.
Kelu climbed up.
When the bell rang again, Raspan climbed up the rope with the dexterity of an old thief, goosebumps rising all over his body from the chill. He didn't want to admit it was because of fear. Perrin Grayship kicked Kelu away and went behind him to collect the ropes. Bless the gods, the patrol seemed to have other things to occupy themselves with, the employer's information was reliable, and their infiltration was as smooth as in the Council Tower. The masts cast intricate shadows on the deck, and the footboards lay beneath their feet, emitting an acrid smell of decay and damp.
Raspan remained silent, looking at the sea cargo warehouse opposite the sailboat - it was the floating platform of Iron Dragon Port. A few days ago, sailors were salvaging the sunken alchemy warship "Black Heart" nearby. The vampires brazenly attacked the vanguard of the Oath Keepers Alliance in Iron Dragon Harbor. The latter was torn apart under gunfire and sank to the bottom of the sea. No one would dare to rescue Union soldiers who fell into the sea under the gunfire of the fleet, unless there was an airspace in Beacon Town at that time. Unfortunately, the nearest Master Sky Realm is Croita's "Witch of Destiny", who is living in Tide Sound Castle.
The wizards of the Silent School might have been able to save a lucky person or two, but they didn't. Raspan didn't know if these wizards of the school had been coveting this alchemy battleship since then, but he believed that no one could refuse the temptation-alchemy products were popular throughout Binya Aeo, and the Oath Keepers Alliance was the Countless fortunes have been made through them. His employer wanted to scratch some of the wizard's cake, as it seemed less risky than participating in the Gulf War.
At the very least, the employer will not lose manpower. Raspan stood on the side of the ship. Of course he wouldn't find a master for himself with just a contract. Once things fail, thieves will be even less trustworthy than mercenaries. He is quite confident about this. "Where's the stuff?"
Perrin Grayship shook out several finger-sized pieces of paper from his pocket. Kelu reached for it, but Raspan jumped down just in time to meet him, so Kelu, as expected, lost his hand. The old thief picked up the pieces of paper, one of which was stained with sea water. "You're welcome to do it, young master." He said angrily.
"What is this?" the rookie asked with a red face.
"Let's bring extra eyes," Gray Ship said.
"Magic," Raspan told him. This kid totally sees me as an elder. "There are many kinds of magic, done in different ways. Some require words, some with pen and paper." More with swords and bodies. Mysterious creatures and their fire, hell, I had a chance to be a Mystic too. "This is a mysterious item, man-made, to give us mortals a little convenience and earn gold at the same time. Fortunately, these are part of the contract..."
"...They're absolutely free," Palin said, taping the note to the lid of one eye.
Kelu stared at him curiously, but because of the other party's attitude, he refrained from asking. Raspan asked directly: "What did you see?" He had to test the quality of these magics.
"Its daybreak."
everything is normal. Raspan also posted a note. There's no adhesive on the back of this thing, but it sticks very well. The field of vision becomes brighter, or in other words, half bright and half dark. After all, the employer only prepared a piece of paper for each of them. Raspan originally planned to do it alone, but the part about infiltrating the Senate Tower made him a little stressed. "You should come first," he said to his partner.
The hook flew up again and grasped the corner of the dock. The medium-sized sailing ship was little more than a platform, allowing thieves to gain easier access to the cabin. You know, wizards' anti-theft measures must be different from those of ordinary people.
"Still climbing?" Kelu asked in horror.
"It will be easier for you with magic to help you." Almost there, Raspan thought. When I get that money, the mysterious realm will be within my reach. He doesn't have to worry about his employer. The wizard will definitely search for the whereabouts of the stolen parts, and even if the alchemy product is priceless, it is just like scrap metal if it cannot be disposed of.
Palin climbed onto the platform. Kelu grabbed the rope, his eyes seemed to see his own noose. Come on, you idiot! Come up! Raspan touched the magic sticker on his eye, and the waves rocked the sailboat. He seemed a little seasick.
Kelu was halfway up when an explosion rang out in the town behind them. Raspan seemed to have just stared directly at the bright light bulb when he woke up in the middle of the night, and his eyeballs were sore and painful. He covered his face. Even a veteran like himself still suffers when faced with physical stimulation, and Raspan hopes that Kelu will not take off the note recklessly.
"What's wrong?" Fortunately, Kelu turned his back to the town and was just trembling with fear.
"Climb quickly!" Raspan shouted sharply.
His prodding had the opposite effect. Cole trembled, but his hands and feet moved slower and slower. Dardel would not want to see his son a loser, the old thief said to himself again. I have to do it. Why not? Raspan is a cunning street thief who will also be a member of the Mysterious Ones. No matter what happened to the town! As long as his employer lives...
Kelu climbed to the rooftop. He looked around in the cold wind as the light from the explosion faded. What just happened? Anyone with eyesight as good as his could see the confusion on his face. "Mr. Palin?" No one responded. He tried to grab the hook to get back on the deck of the sailboat, but then let it go while Raspan was still climbing. "how--"
A bright flash of light bloomed before Kelu's eyes.
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Perrin Grayship crawled out of a recess under the edge of the platform. He first stabilized the hook, then stretched out the mirror and looked at the top of his head with his normal eye. Layers of texture emerge from the surface of the floor and doorposts. Their glimmer is no brighter than street lights at night, but it is not so soft under magical vision.
Kelu was tied to the edge of the platform like a pig waiting to be slaughtered, his chin hit the step, and his mouth was full of blood. The magic paper fell to the ground. Now he probably couldn't see anything.
Raspan stood beside Kelu and motioned for Perrin to step around him. The thieves' movements were silent, but Kelu was screaming and struggling in panic, trying to escape the witchcraft. Mortals can't escape the mystery, Raspan saw his partner grinning mockingly.
He ignored them and took out the key and opened the door. The wizard's defense measures have nothing to do with the house key. A true wizard of the school must have a way to silence witchcraft, and then just take the key. Raspan's employer explained the situation to them, but refused to offer any occult help beyond the magic of night vision. So he had to make his own plans - it was not easy to find birds to attract the traps. The adventurers who dared to come out to pick up work during this period were all old rats, and the young and energetic fools had already gone to sea.
Except Kelu. He is a coward and has a suit of armor inherited from his father. Raspan had never been confident in his ability to commit a burglary, and if he failed, his employer would demand a deposit. He spent them early on prostitutes. Do reputation and skills matter to thieves? All he cares about most is money, which keeps him alive and provides him with pleasure. Mysterious creatures are also an extraordinary class among adventurers, and Raspan dreams of becoming one of them. The alchemical product was his employer's target, and Kelu's armor was his target. This is not a conflict at all.
Perrin Grayship was nimble and familiar with the layout of the ship. Raspan gave him the task of stealing and watched behind the door. When the message came from his partner, the old thief took off the stickers on the eyes and fixed the brush outside the door - his employer gave him two eyes in total, and he gave them to Kelu and Perrin respectively.
