"There are many great things about the Paperclip Mercenaries," Dalton said, "but the Brethians are not willing to highlight the achievements of their enemies in every story. Could you please be quieter?"
"I'm sorry, you spoke too quietly, I didn't hear you?"
The night elf gave him an unpleasant look.
"I just want to avoid trouble." Uriel defended. He admitted that he was the one who started the conversation, which earned him a blank stare from the locals. Since they need to seek the convenience of the Ladder Magic from the Bures people, it is best for them not to have anything to do with the Paperclip Mercenary Group for the time being. There are quite a few people recently who are forced to go to places where they are not welcome. "If there is no good news in the Adventurer's Bar, we have no choice but to give up on the Ladder."
"Returning to the tower would be a good choice"
"Don't worry, Sauron. Even if I don't cause trouble with the church, I will not return to Bloomnot." Uriel said, "Shania Ravenas is still staying at Knight's Bay with the wizard. She may know the whereabouts of the Earl of the Bay."
"Why don't you use your tried-and-true astrology?"
"I gave clues, but you didn't find the answer. Mortus. Where is it?" The apprentice had already had a general understanding of the working efficiency of the ring, and it was completely delaying time on purpose.
"Your recent behavior is too outrageous! If the Holy Council of Radiance learns the truth..."
"...What will happen?" Uriel asked. "I gave them the results they wanted, didn't I? People only want to hear what they want to hear." Compared to what he did in the dungeon of the temple, lying to the agent was as trivial as the blink of an eye. "Besides, I was right. Could it be that the Prophet judged that my test failed?"
Ring Sauron shut his mouth. Uriel certainly passed the test, and the prophet's prophecies were confirmed through his gift of "Ion's Favor". The tower had issued notice to them long before he left the temple. As long as the White Envoy takes the time to complete the ceremony, Uriel can officially graduate from the apprenticeship and become a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
But there is currently no news about Joey.
The Adventurer Bar in Marandeno has put a little effort into its facade, with bright paint, shiny glass, and signs written in three different languages. The overall design has a strong elven style, and even the stone statues welcoming guests are carefully carved. An inconspicuous wooden nightingale sign hangs next to the lamppost, and the bird's beak and half of its wings are looming under a flag.
"Why do the dots and smoke look familiar?" York scratched his head as he looked at the pattern of the flag.
The "Gem Guild" ring told them, "There are large and small merchant guilds in Brestatik, as well as private banks and industry organizations." The Gem Guild is a merchant guild that often cooperates with adventurers. This bar has their investment”
Uriel struggled to understand these things: "Banks and merchant guilds. Investment bars. Does the gem guild sell gems?"
"At least the main business is. If they want to support the guild, it’s unlikely that they only have one business like this.』
"What about the bank?" York asked curiously. Dalton said nothing, but looked equally puzzled.
"That's too much. Merchants cannot always make money when doing business. They either don’t have enough money, or there is a problem with the circulation of goods, or there is a sudden change in prices... The bank will lend them money to help the industry tide over the difficulties.』
Uriel knew what the loan meant. "And then charge interest?"
"That's it"
"It sounds almost like insurance." York quickly found a comparison, "Boss Calder insisted that we sign a contract with someone before taking on a difficult task. He said that this would allow our family to receive compensation in the event of an accident. . Painter thought it was unnecessary."
"This is really too much for you"
York's relatives and friends are not in Binya'io. Even if the insurance company wants to fulfill its promise, it is impossible to send the relics to the Twinkle Pool. There is a road between the Elemental Realms and Nox, of course, but it was not made for mortals.
"The Knox mercenary group is definitely the most popular with the bank." The Knox mercenary group is different from the Paperclip mercenary group. They seem to be only active in Eastman, neither wandering around nor participating in the lord war. The leader of the group, Calder Reiler, is a mysterious creature in the High Circle. There is no organization that can threaten them in Eastman's southern country. Even if they enter the mysterious place, he is sure to lead the team to avoid danger. After all, banks are also branches of businessmen, and businessmen will not let go of a business that is sure to make a profit without losing money.
"Anyway, the Gem Guild is very rich." The night elf concluded.
When they entered the bar, Uriel found that the situation was slightly different from what they imagined. The adventurers of the Paperclip Mercenary Group crowded around the table, swords in hand, still talking and laughing loudly to each other, and the atmosphere was heated. The waiters and maids moved the tables and chairs away in an orderly manner, not caring about the stranger's identity.
"I thought the people of Bures were very xenophobic." Uriel sighed in surprise. He thought of the abstract mist on the flag.
Sauron was silent for some reason. "Wait a moment, I found more detailed information" it wrote on the ground. "here. oh. I knew it was like this』
"What's the matter?"
"The Gem Guild is a friendly chamber of commerce of the fog elves. It often provides nobles with various types of furniture and clothing in the style of Fife Tanner, and of course, gems."
"Trade with the outside world is prohibited in Fife Tanner."
The Ring focuses on searching for information. "Transactions are usually two-way. You really have come to the right place, Uriel, they made their fortune through smuggling, so they must have a private shuttle station hidden away.』
"Then what does the Gem Guild provide to the fog elves, weapons?" Uriel drew out the iron sword on his waist. Opposite him, the fog elf "Wind Whisperer" had already set up an arrow, aiming its tip at his heart.
"What's going on?" Zhi Huan came back to his senses and was confused.
The atmosphere in the tavern was certainly not as peaceful as it sounded. The adventurers formed a narrow encirclement, keeping alert with weapons in hand. The bartender also cooperated with them and moved the tables and chairs early to make way for the venue. York's idol drew the bow string, maintaining a tense posture ready to be released at any time. Bard Saud Alper stood behind everyone, but at least he didn't intend to hit anyone with his lyre.
"Put down your sword, young man," Saud said, "or we have nothing to talk about."
Damn it. Uriel didn't know why they were so wary. "No need to talk? To be honest, sir, have I offended you?"
The other party was not dragged into the communication session by him. "We will find out soon." "Windtalker" said, "Put down your weapons!"
"I'm sure we didn't get the weapons first, and you don't look old enough to preach to us." Of course Uriel refused to do so. He wasn't looking for a fight, but whatever happened to this damn tavern and the ambush inside, only an idiot would let it be. The companions thought so too. He caught a glimpse of Dalton melting silently into the shadows, then a mystery descending on the bar's wine rack.
The mist elf loosened his bowstring without hesitation.
The passage from the bar to the main entrance was less than five steps, and an arrow flew across it in an instant, and the door panel burst into flames. Uriel dodged to the side, but his sword missed. Sita hid behind the door, but was forced back by the burning wood.
"What happened?" York shouted.
Uriel braced a slashing sword. "I don't know!" No one knows.
The floorboards banged as the mercenaries rushed forward. The tavern is a small space, making it difficult to avoid the range of magic. Dalton held the rope of shadow beneath their feet, tripping up a few of the unlucky ones. A mysterious creature with a new job jumped up and knocked over the table, and the shadows suddenly became a mess. The night elf suddenly stretched out his hand in the wall behind him, but the moment he swung his sword, the arrows of "Windspeaker" nailed the decorative oil painting, the stone and wood burst apart, and a big hole opened in the center of the wall.
Dust was flying all over the sky, and the loud noise shook the wine bottles on the shelf to the ground. The prelude to the battle was suddenly opened by the loose arrow. This was not a situation he wanted to see, but Uriel had no choice. The mercenary who attacked first tried to gain the upper hand by relying on his weight. The apprentice took a deep breath and slapped the mercenary on the wrist. His weapon flew directly out, crackling and breaking more glassware. The man recoiled in surprise.
The smell of alcohol filled his chest, making his blood boil. Uriel then struck the adventurer on the edge of his helmet with a sword, knocking him to the ground. For a moment the apprentice thought the other's head would explode. Wind pressure swept across his back, and someone was sneaking up on him from behind. He didn't expect the apprentice to follow the enemy in front of him, so the sword fell into the air without any threat. Uriel turned around and raised his leg to sweep his face. Blood spurted out. The mercenary covered his broken nose and lay crookedly in a chair. His companion tripped over him. The battlefield is piled with messy debris, but at least I don’t need to fight everyone.
But things are far from over. York slipped in through the gap in the door, picked up the bench and threw it towards Saudi Aipper. The bard immediately hid behind the bar, squatting on a pile of broken glass and cursing loudly. But it doesn't sound like he's cursing York, but his companions.
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