The visitor is Rhodes, the leader of the Iron Cross Adventure Group who lives in the hotel, and is considered an acquaintance of Wiltok. He was the first adventurer to express friendship to Vertok and said he was willing to help him. At that time, Vertok also politely called Rhodes a good person; in addition, Captain Rhodes was elegant in conversation and meticulous in everything from his clothes to his hair. , which is always impressive among adventurers with a rough style, and he was generous, giving Piru and Vile more rewards than anyone else.
Based on this, Rhodes thinks he has a good relationship with Wiltok now. He took the initiative to say hello, so it was certainly not a chance encounter. Just because the Adventurer's House Hotel is crowded and the Red Lion Bottom and the cook Sarah keep a close eye on Wiltok, it is not easy for Rhodes to know more about Wiltok. Fortunately, there was a shopkeeper named Piru. Rhodes spent a small amount of money on him, so he invited Wiltok out of the hotel, and Rhodes had the opportunity to further contact the target person.
However, Wiltok's attention was now entirely on the text on the notice board. This complex and gorgeous body pattern seemed to contain magical power, and it captured his mind so tightly that he had no reaction at all to Captain Rhodes' approach.
Rhodes said nothing and stood nearby, observing Vertok's every move with interest. His eyes were deep and patient. It wasn't until an annoyed expression appeared on Wiltok's face that he followed his gaze and read the contents of the announcement.
"Danger notice, six months ago, an adult female shadow lurker migrated to the south bank of the lower reaches of the Krill River and built a nest in the black pine forest 250 kilometers north of the town of Braun. This terrifying monster is very dangerous and may have attracted a For a male shadow beast, if anyone can return to Braun Town from its territory alive, he can go to the Adventurer's House to receive an intelligence bonus of 50 gold towers. And anyone who kills a male shadow beast only needs to bring back its left canine. Or the left ear, you can exchange it for an adventure bonus of 150 gold towers; if someone can kill the female shadow lurker, the generous Boss Bottom is willing to pay 20,000 gold towers to buy its body. But Boss Bottom doesn’t suggest stupid Eggs venture into the lairs of shadow stalkers. A wise adventurer never does what a fool would do."
"Reward announcement, a girl who herds wolves, female, looks like a beautiful girl, her actual age is unknown, her origin is unknown, she is suspected to be a high-level animal trainer, her specific level is unknown, she is accompanied by a dragon-type monitor lizard and a deeply ferocious white wolf. and a group of striped forest wargs. The wolf woman's whereabouts are elusive. She first appeared near Rapids. She has robbed many adventure groups and armed caravans on her own, killing 85 people. Any adventure group discovering traces of the female bandit can only obtain the information from the Adventure Guild. If you confirm, you can receive a bounty of 200 gold pagodas; if you eliminate the female bandit, you can receive 8,000 gold pagodas; if you capture the female bandit, you can receive 20,000 gold pagodas. This bounty announcement is issued by the Rapid City Council and guaranteed by the Disa Alliance Adventure Union... …”
Wiltok was surprised and delighted. The specific content of the announcement was not important. What was important was that someone could read. He turned his head and asked eagerly: "Captain Rhodes, are you literate?"
Rhodes smiled slightly, nodded reservedly, and asked, "Mr. Weir, are you illiterate?"
Wiltok clenched his fist, knocked on his head, and said confusedly: "It seems like I know you, but I don't seem to know you... I forgot." Then, he asked expectantly: "Mr. Captain Rhodes , can you teach me how to read? I can pay you...I will give you all the money."
Rhode's heart was moved, and several thoughts ran through his mind, and he said in a deep voice: "In the entire Disa Alliance, there are only a few literate people, but there are always one or two people in each adventure group who are literate. I am indeed literate, and I am willing to teach you, But I am far from proficient in cursive calligraphy, and I am only a little better than Boss Bottom..." He changed the subject and continued: "However, I know there is a person in Braun Town who is not only proficient in cursive calligraphy, but also proficient in cursive calligraphy. There is also research on lost ancient cursive writing. He is the mayor of Braun Town, Myen... As it happens, I have a good relationship with Mayor Myen, and I can introduce you to learn calligraphy from him without having to pay for it."
Wiltok nodded happily and said, "Now take me to Mayor Mine... By the way, what does Mayor mean?"
Hearing this, Piru, the store clerk standing next to him, tightened his expression. It was true that he had received money from Rhodes, but he had also been instructed by Boss Bottom in advance to deliberately bring Wiltok out to facilitate some people with ulterior motives. People come into contact with Wiltok and make a little money along the way. However, everyone in Braun Town knows that the relationship between Boss Bottom and Mayor Myne is cold. Mayor Myne does not welcome people from the Adventurer's House into his house, just like the mayor never sets foot in Bottom. hotel. If Wiltok went to Mayor Mayne's house to study writing, it would be almost impossible for Boss Bottom's men to know what they would talk about there.
Rhodes, a black-hearted slave trader who was rich and powerful, was by no means a good person. At least Piru thought he couldn't offend him, so the young and clever shop assistant took a delaying strategy to reach an agreement with Rhodes and Wiltok. Before, he shouted: "Vell, you have to accompany me to the farm to order food. We have agreed. If you don't go back with me, Aunt Sarah will beat me to death..."
At this time, Rhodes took the initiative and said: "Mr. Wiltok, I will make an appointment with Mayor Mine first, and then come to the hotel to find you... You should also discuss with Lady Sarah whether you should ask Mayor Mine Learn words for a long time.”
Wiltok frowned and blurted out: "If I want to learn writing myself, do I still have to discuss it with Sarah?"
Rhodes was stunned for a moment, then smiled meaningfully, nodded at Weir and Piru, and left on his own.
Piru saw Weir looking towards him with an inquiring expression. He shrugged his thin shoulders and said vaguely: "I'm not interested in learning to write. Don't ask me... you will know by then. , let’s go quickly.”
As soon as he went out and saw the announcement outside the hotel, Knowledge Jigsaw was aroused. Of course, Wiltok was also full of expectations for other things in the town. He temporarily put aside the doubts in his heart and walked forward with Piru.
The town of Braun is relatively small. Apart from the adventurers coming and going, there are only a few dozen households in the town. It is now the harvest autumn, and the townspeople and adventurers are busy with the work at hand. The streets are empty, except for a few half-year-old children curiously following Wiltok, but they do not dare to get too close. Whenever Piru turned to scare them, the children hid like rabbits in the alleys.
Although he saw no one on the street, Wiltok still asked questions along the way and took deep breaths through his nose from time to time.
"What are you doing?" Piru imitated him and breathed through his nose and asked.
"Well, I'm trying to distinguish the taste." Wiltok replied seriously.
"Vir, you're such a weirdo."
"Piru, what is the weirdo?"
"...Wil, from now on, I can no longer speak."
Vertok didn't let Piru go. He asked when he saw something he didn't recognize. Piru was so annoyed by him that he rolled his eyes. They walked from the hotel on the street to the farm at the end of the street for more than an hour.
The so-called "farm" is actually a street shop that sells grain, and its name is "farm". The Adventurer's House Hotel is obviously the biggest customer of the "Farm". The shopkeeper Piru is very familiar with the people inside. According to the request of Boss Bottom, he handed over the necessary food supplies to the farm steward, and the errand work was over. . As for the money to purchase goods, when the steward of the farm goes to the hotel to deliver the goods, he will naturally settle with Boss Bottom.
For Wiltok, it was not yet time to return to the hotel. Strictly speaking, he is not a clerk at the Adventurer's House, but a patient living in the hotel. He can work in the hotel to make money, but he is different from Piru, the clerk who is completely dependent on the hotel. He came out this time for an exploration.
Wiltok noticed the steward of the farm writing on bark paper with a quill and asked him for advice on writing.
The steward was a disabled man with a wooden prosthetic leg. He had gray hair and deep wrinkles on his face. He looked up at Wiltok, shook his head and said, "Child, in Braun Town, people are not allowed to teach each other words. This It’s a rule.”
Almost all the residents of Braun Town know the beautiful Wiltok, and the farm manager is no exception. But Weir couldn't call the other party's name. He said a little angrily: "Why is there such a rule?"
"The rules set by the Temple of the Earth Mother... You guys should go back quickly. After I finish the calculation, I have to go to the warehouse to count the food. I don't know if the stock here is enough." The old steward shook his head and was unwilling to answer Virto anymore. Gram's problem.
Piru quickly pulled Vertok away from the farm shop and whispered: "Teaching writing is a taboo in the Earth Mother Temple. People in Braun Town must abide by this rule, otherwise they will be kicked out of the town by Lord Gangyan."
Wiltok asked strangely: "What is the Earth Mother Temple? Who is Master Gangyan? Why does he not allow people in Braun Town to teach each other writing?"
Piru covered his eyes, made a sign of pain, and groaned: "Vell, please spare me, you have asked me dozens of questions along the way..."
Wiltok just pretended that he didn't hear Piru's plea. He thought for a while and tried to say: "I will give you money, a gold pagoda."
Piru suddenly became energetic, led Weir to the end of the street, pointed to the path to the left, and said: "Go inside and you will find the Temple of the Earth Mother, the female warriors of the Hemer tribe in the town, and Master Gangyan and his All his men live in that area. However, we can’t go in now because it’s not winter yet and the Earth Mother Temple is not open to the public.”
"Master Gangyan, he is the leader of the Taku tribe who specializes in serving the Earth Mother... I know you are going to ask again, what is the Taku tribe? Let's put it this way, the Hemo tribe are all women, and the Taku tribe are all men. Their number is smaller than that of the Hemo tribe. There are only 25 Taku tribes in the entire Bolang town. The female warriors of the Hemo tribe like to run away, but the Taku tribe never leaves Bolang town. They stay at the Earth Mother Temple all day long to take care of those in need. of Hemer women and children.”
"After the Hemo female warrior gave birth to a child, half a year later, she left her child to the Taku tribe to raise. If the child is a Hemo girl, the Hemo tribe will accept her; if the boy becomes a Taku tribe, he will also They were left behind by the Taku tribe, but those ordinary boys grew up to be 6 years old..."
Piru was silent for a moment, and said in a dull voice: "She was driven away by the Taku tribe and handed over to Boss Batom to raise and train... The women of the Hemo tribe are the worst mothers. I still don't know who brought it up." I gave birth to him. Mr. Gangyan is nominally my father, but I know that I am definitely not his son, because the son of the Taku tribe and the Hemo tribe must be from the Taku tribe, and the daughter must be from the Hemo tribe... ...And I am an ordinary person. My biological father must be an adventurer. I don’t know if he is dead or not..."
"Wil, where are your parents? Who are they?" Piru paused and asked.
"Parents?" Wiltok shook his head slowly and murmured: "I also want to know who my parents are?"
"Could it be that you are also the child of a Hemo female warrior and an adventurer?" Piru's eyes shone, and he felt inexplicably surprised by the feeling of sympathy.
Wiltok said firmly: "I will figure it out. I have to remember everything... By the way, why doesn't Gangyan let people in the town learn writing?"
Piru shrugged his shoulders and said: "Who knows? Anyway, those who violate this rule will be enemies of the more than two hundred Hemo female warriors in Braun Town. You know, no one wants to offend those fierce women. "
Wiltok couldn't help but become worried and asked: "Then Captain Rhodes said that he asked the mayor to teach me how to read. What should I do?"
Piru said with a playful smile: "Myne lives in a plantation outside the town. Although Mr. Gangyan hates the mayor, he can't care about things outside the town."
Weir put aside his worries for a moment, looked at the path on the left, and said, "I want to visit the Earth Mother Temple."
"We can't do it now. We can wait until Master Gangyan presides over the life sacrifice ceremony in winter, then we can go in and have a look." Piru shook his head, pointed to the path on the right and said: "This road leads to the barracks and blacksmith shop in Braun Town. Pharmacy, training camp and warehouse, this is where I grew up, do you want to take a look?"
