Fenghua Town, town hall, Rama walked into the door of his luxurious office as usual. In the past, the old man always adhered to his principles and arrived here early every day to handle daily official duties, but for some reason, he came a little later than usual this morning.
The surface of the familiar wooden door has been wiped neatly and clean by the cleaning staff. It can even be like a mirror, reflecting the mayor's still neat aristocratic clothes and the haggard face under the meticulously combed pale hair - these two recent times. God, in order to secretly make up for himself, he worked for two nights, but he still couldn't erase all the things he had done in the past. According to secret intelligence, the envoy sent by Pamir was about to arrive. Here, if the other party sees something, the consequences will be disastrous.
He didn't want to try what it felt like to be angered by the most powerful speaker in the history of the principality.
After fighting with Yasiqi for so many years, apart from some necessary measures, he has completely set his sights on the other party. Since the other party has a very deep understanding of himself, Yasqi has easily obtained a large number of things that are detrimental to him. The evidence - although the two have never met each other a long time ago, and he is not sure how much the other party knows, but based on his understanding of him, Yasiqi is definitely capable of doing this. He is The kind of person who is born with organizational skills can be seen by looking at the "companions" he summons in an instant.
So when he discovered that a force had invaded Fenghua Town, it was too late to resist.
With his many years of political experience, those forces are definitely some people who are extremely detrimental to the principality. They quietly lurked in every corner of Fenghua Town, even the Mages Council and the Warriors' Home, and then inadvertently showed him It reflects the power of each of their members and the power of the forces behind them. Rama, who invested too many troops into the resistance organization, was defeated in front of them after a few rounds. However, as a person who is naturally good at adapting to the situation, Rama naturally knew what to do at this time, so in the confrontation with the opponent After the leader had an "equal" exchange, the old man who was accustomed to being the king of the mountain compromised under the other party's intimidation.
Then, with the help of Rama, the other party took root in the rear of the principality. Rama himself could not predict the fate that the principality was about to encounter at that time, but he also knew the meaning behind the incident and the risks he took, so in order to consolidate his position in Fenghua Town for many years, he also kept his own In order to save his life, Rama had to hide this dangerous bomb. While continuing to "exaggerate" the bandit power outside Fenghua Town, he secretly provided assistance to them to carry out some unknown tasks. In the period up to now, although he still maintains some basic contacts with the bandit group where the other party belongs, due to his inherent caution, all his contacts with the other party are one-way, except for his close subordinate. No one else should know what he did.
And just the night before yesterday, that confidant had been buried alive by his own hands.
Except for the woman who had been living on the top of the mountain without caring about world affairs, and suddenly turned into the weaver of fate, everyone who directly knew the evidence of his crime should be dead, and the old man thought that he did not dare to face the woman who had always claimed to be the bookkeeper of Fenghua Town. The administrator of the library could do anything, but he was also confident that the other party would not interfere too much in worldly affairs, so after careful consideration, he tried his best to clear out all the secret forces that might be in contact with him. , and arrange his family members properly, so that even in the worst scenario, if the huge force discovers his abnormality and wants to kill him, at least he can die in a decent sunshine, leaving behind A good reputation.
However, the Mage Council is still unstable.
I hope those who are in the Mage Council can withstand the opponent... The old man shook his head tiredly, and then looked at his hands - in order to keep it secret, the secret things in the past two days have almost disappeared. He did it all by himself, and he didn't know how much blood was stained on his old hands, but whatever, in the early years, these hands were already stained with countless blood in order to gain power, and now it doesn't matter if he soaks them again. , but every time after doing these things, when I look back and think about it, I will always feel a little uneasy and a faint sense of... doubt.
After doing so many things, for what purpose?
The old man shook his head, putting these meaningless feelings behind, and then pushed open the door in front of him with his skinny old hands. At the same time, he put on his usual steady face. This face that was unique to politicians was his. Formed after years of training, in addition to being able to conceal one's true feelings, it also has a more or less soothing effect on one's inner turmoil.
But the next moment, this self-comfort was no longer of any use.
In the mayor's room, which is still luxurious, the old wooden shelves filled with luxury items and exquisite potted plants are still neatly placed on the left and right sides of the desk. The soft early morning light shines in from the outside of the large floor-to-ceiling window opposite the door, giving the gorgeous interior a sense of luxury. There was a hint of warmth, but looking at the tall figure sitting behind the desk, Rama didn't feel the slightest bit of warmth - if he remembered correctly, when he left last night, the doors and windows should have been closed. It's sealed.
"Jin..." He swallowed dryly and his face became a little distorted: "How did you get in?"
The tall man in a gorgeous golden robe did not answer, and his expression was hidden in his slightly lowered face because of his solemn sitting posture. Hearing the sound coming from the door, the tall mage sitting in the seat of the former mayor didn't make any move. He still sat there motionless until the old man who saw him started to tremble with hands and feet and wanted to quietly retreat out of the door. , the solemn man finally raised his head.
The eyes under those thick eyebrows were filled with golden light.
"You...what are you going to do!" The calmness he had trained over the years seemed to be useless in front of the tall man's power. The old man's tone also fluctuated due to violent trembling: "Don't you, don't you? ..."
The man still didn't answer, just stared at him with his golden eyes.
"No, you can't do this!" Finally remembering the rumored behavior of one of the members of the seven-person parliament, the old man in extreme fear shouted: "I am innocent! You have no evidence to do this! You have no power...that’s right, you have no power!”
"I am the mayor of Fenghua Town! I am an official official of the Principality of Elnifea! Even if I am guilty, I should be tried in court! Not... your trial!"
The tall man slowly stood up from behind the table.
"The Council of Mages is a neutral organization! You can't interfere in the lives of citizens at will, let alone the affairs of the country!" The old man's voice became a little hoarse: "You can't just..."
His words stopped.
The townspeople of Fenghua Town saw a surprising scene in the early morning of this day: on the second floor of the town hall located in the center of Huawu Street, a golden light like the sun burst out from it. The light was like substance, dyeing the surrounding buildings, the winding mountain roads, and the petals all over the sky with a golden color. It lasted for a while before dissipating. Although the time was short, the sun-like light was extremely bright. It spread throughout Huawu Street, Fenghua Town, and even traveled a long distance to the foothills of the Little Anchidar Mountains, where the mines of Lanshan Village Beside the cave, you can see the shining golden light like the morning star.
Not long after, news came from the town hall of Fenghua Town. The news spread throughout the inner and outer surroundings of Fenghua Town, and also traveled long distances along official channels until it reached the capital of the principality.
Laska Mashat, the mayor of Fenghua Town, was turned into a golden statue in his office at the age of 73.
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"Anyway, thank you in advance, uncle, but I'm still curious...how did you know?"
"Kids, don't worry so much, just keep walking."
On the mountain road north of Fenghua Town, the previous carriage had left. Duan Qing and Mengzhu sat in the shadow of the woods on the roadside, chatting with the uncle who was carrying a big sword and looked very different from his usual temperament. In the previous confrontation with the city guard, Patch hurriedly retreated because of the opponent's power and the hidden meaning in his words, as if in his heart, this sloppy uncle could really block them all, and he also felt that the opponent That's probably true.
"Leave the rest to us." The uncle picked up another weed from the ground, rubbed it twice with his calloused hands, and then took it into his mouth: "Believe me, absolutely... ....There won’t be any side effects.”
"You mean...we don't have to flee?"
"Hey! Wake up, you were not on the run in the first place." The uncle patted Duan Qing on the shoulder: "It's just that the situation is unclear now, so I'm letting you temporarily... Okay, I admit, this is not good for you. It’s really unfair.”
"I haven't finished visiting this town yet." The little girl on the side yelled at the right time: "And I haven't even said goodbye to Aunt Shela..."
"Well...that's it, then I'll say it for you." Richard scratched his bird's nest head in embarrassment, and then took out something from his arms in embarrassment: "And this, here you go."
"What is this?" The little girl took it with some suspicion.
"The establishment document of the adventure group." The uncle said dullly.
"What?" Mengzhu was shocked: "Aren't our adventure groups going to suffer due to lack of personnel... Huh?"
The little girl jumped up: "What does this mean? Our adventure group has not been established yet?"
"Yes." The uncle added: "According to the regulations of the Adventurers Association, people who form an adventure group...all need this thing issued by us as a certificate for them to engage in adventure work... ."
"Wait a minute!" The little girl pointed at the other party excitedly: "You...you mean that the Fool's Adventure Group didn't exist before? We were all working in vain those days?"
"Don't be excited, don't be excited. I've given it to you now, and with this... Look, here, do you see it? This is my authorized signature. With this recommendation, unless you take the initiative to revoke it, , otherwise this adventure group will not be easily disbanded, even if there are not enough people. How about it, is it a very good privilege..."
"You're pretty tall! Why did you lie to us?"
The uncle laughed dryly for a while, then scratched his head again: "Because of the rules."
"When you were about to be established, I promised to help you, but I can only give you permission within my authority. I can't directly cancel the test mission when the adventure group was established. But Feng The adventure group established in Huazhen has always been zero, so... Anyway, when you do well in the future, I can secretly make up for you, like now..."
"Wow! It turns out that you haven't owed us wages all this time, and you also owed us the time of establishment..." Chirping Chirping Chirping Chirping.
"Okay, okay, it's not enough that I was wrong. You see, I have become your guarantor..." The uncle pushed his hands: "And..."
"What you have done in Fenghua Town is enough to pass a test mission." The uncle said seriously.
"For such a difficult test task, I really...forget it, I don't want to say bad words." Duan Qing waved his hand, and then smiled clearly: "But...it feels like very nice."
After another noise like birdsong, the next passing carriage passed them. Richard explained to the coachman, and then let the two people board the car. Fortunately, there were not many passengers now, and there were still empty seats in the car. Otherwise, the two of them would probably have to stand to go to the next stop. .
"Oh, by the way, forget this." Before separation, the uncle patted his head again and stuffed Duan Qing with something: "Norman gave this to you."
"What is this?"
"I don't know, he said it was a gift for you." Richard shook his head, and then whispered thoughtfully: "By the way, should I reward you with something... "
"Okay, okay!" Duan Qing nodded immediately.
"I don't have anything good to bring with me, otherwise..." The sloppy uncle looked at himself up and down: "Will I give you my 'Star Breaker'?"
He patted himself on the back, and Duan Qing's eyes straightened.
"Ah hahaha, just kidding, I know you are not the type to use this kind of weapon, and... anyway, believe me, this sword is not suitable for you. So..."
As he spoke, he untied a rope from his waist: "This is the sword that has been with me for a long time in my early years. I probably won't be able to use it now, so... I'll give it to you."
"Just think of it as...thank you for everything you have done for Fenghua Town."
He turned around, waved his hand, walked farther and farther towards the town along the road he came from, and slowly disappeared from Duan Qing's sight.
"What happened?"
Mengzhu, who had already gotten into the carriage, poked his head out, and was pushed back by Duan Qing: "It's okay, let's go."
"Hey..." The little girl curled her lips, and then became excited again: "Now that's good! We can accept commissions in the name of the adventure group again!"
"Yeah, but now it's just the two of us..."
"Let's recruit people again! This time we must recruit a few stronger and more reliable people, um... how about we just follow the standards of the smiling uncle?"
"In your heart, Uncle Smiling is a powerful person, right?"
"Of course, I'm stronger than you...well, anyway." She waved her fist: "Then I'll flatten whoever I don't like..."
"Okay, okay, it's all up to you, but remember to calculate the accounts and then dig out my salary..."
Amidst the creaking sound of the carriage, Duan Qing and Mengzhu chatted and laughed, gradually moving away from that beautiful and sad place. At a certain moment, he turned back and looked at the town whose outline was gradually blurring, but what sounded in his mind were the rare words of the little girl named Nina before he came down the mountain.
"Brother Qingshan, will you come back?"
"of course."
"Then...can I still see you?"
"Of course...well, why do you want to see me so badly?"
"I want... to hear your story."
As the carriage shook, he squinted his eyes and looked at the petals flying in the air.
"Ha, hahahaha, I'm not the kind of uncle who tells stories to children all day long..."
"Aren't adventurers... all people with stories?"
"Where did you hear this from...Okay, I'll tell you."
"When I come back, I will tell you...my own story, a story of adventure, okay?"
He yawned, then turned around and retracted his body into the car.
I'll be back...well, probably.
Above their carriage, a golden light lit up from the mountains in the distance, and then shot into the distant sky in the direction they were traveling.
