The Wasp drone was like a golden dragonfly, slowly landing on Ed's palm.
The reason why he gave up the pursuit was because the opponent disappeared from his sight.
Due to the miniaturized body structure, the Wasp drone in the air cannot withstand the recoil of large-caliber artillery, so it can only carry light firepower for support or cluster attacks.
The Royal Society's Assault Hornet drone is equipped with a skeleton short-barreled rifle equipped with a 7.7 mm caliber round-nose rifle bullet. It can carry 8 rounds of bullets and still has aerial firepower that cannot be underestimated in a swarm state.
Considering the cost issue, not every Wasp drone will be equipped with cat's eye. Vision must be provided through the operator's visual or other means, or reconnaissance drones must be mixed into the cluster.
Ed had just aimed and shot through the sight provided by the one-eyed spider. Once the opponent passed through the alley, he lost his sight.
He and Catalina might be able to defeat these people, but it was unlikely that they would be left here. The terrain of the city is too complex, and it is not wise to go deep into the opponent's home field alone.
As the toxic smoke slowly dissipated, the remaining members of the woodcutter and fishing gang staggered and collapsed on the ground, having lost the ability to resist. The fat and thin duo were covering their mouths and noses and coughing, but Catalina seemed to be fine.
She stepped forward and stuck the crystal sword blade on the ground. The dark armor looked like a ghost in the moonlight and was breathtaking:
"Since you have surrendered, in accordance with the knight's code, I will not harm your lives. But you must swear to the Holy Spirit and promise to return to the field with your armor unarmed and never touch a weapon again for the rest of your life."
"I swear...", "I promise...", when the gangsters of the Woodcutter and Fishing Gang saw that the black knight in front of them intended to let them go, they immediately knelt on the ground and swore, slurring their words.
The "oath" may not be as useful to these people as farts.
Looking at the funny scene in the one-eyed spider's field of vision, Ed, who was hiding behind the wall, smiled. Just let the name of "Blackadder" spread in their mouths. The Woodcutter and Fishing Gang will spend more time on other matters, and Silvermist City will be more peaceful.
"In the name of the "Keeper of Secrets", I, "Blackadder", will spare your lives for the time being. I will not do it again in the future. Let's go. "
Seeing the minions stumbling out of the alley, Catalina swung the hilt of her sword, and the crystals immediately turned into sand-like dust and dissipated in the wind passing through the alley.
"Thank you Sir for your life-saving grace. I really have nothing to repay."
The shrill voice reacted quickly, and immediately looked like he was crying with gratitude, and almost fell on his knees at Catalina's feet.
"There is no need to be polite. As a knight, you should support justice." Catalina bowed slightly and returned the courtesy.
"Is this... Wujin?" Pumpty Dun looked at Catalina's armor with surprise in his eyes, "It's incredible. Such a precious metal can only be made into daggers or armor pieces at most... …I’ve never seen anyone use it to forge an entire suit of armor.”
"Are you crazy? Why don't you quickly thank this lord?" A sharp voice pinched his thigh hard.
Seeing that the time was right, Ed finally walked out of the alley:
"What's going on with you two? Didn't I tell you to get out of the city as soon as possible?"
"Ah, it's you." The sharp voice recognized Ed at a glance and turned away guiltily, "Well... there was a little accident on the way out..."
"How many of you know each other?" Catalina asked in surprise.
"Well... I guess, because of work reasons, we met once before." Ed shrugged and hesitated.
If the true identities of these two people are exposed, the upright Catalina will probably turn them to the police station, and the police station will probably transfer them to the Divine Bureau of Investigation immediately, and the Bureau of Divine Bureau will probably send them to the police directly. Gallows:
"Since you can't leave the city now and have offended the woodcutter and fishermen gang, what are you going to do next?"
Regular hotels cannot check in without identification, and it is impossible for the Bureau of Divine Investigation to accommodate this group of people. The Two Penny Hotel is full of spies from the Woodcutter and Fishing Gang, and Mr. Downston? My relationship with him is not enough for him to help harbor criminals.
"..." The fat and thin duo looked at each other and were speechless for a while.
"Okay...just think of me as selling you a favor."
Ed sighed, took out the One-Eyed Club's exclusive copper coin from his pocket, and handed it into the hands of the sharp voice:
"There is a "Goodman Hotel" on Raymond Street in the West End. The back door is engraved with a white imprint of a palm rubbing, and an eye is drawn on the palm. Give this coin to him and he will provide you with a place to stay. , as long as you don’t leave the hotel, it’s absolutely safe.”
This is one of the special rights of One-Eye Club members. There are "sanctuaries" similar to this in every city, so that members are protected by the club to a certain extent.
"This..." The sharp voice looked at the coin in his hand, and his tone was choked. The tragic experience of this period has smoothed the edges of this former cultist.
"For Tia's sake. If I need your help in the future, I will go there to find you."
The duo thanked them profusely, and finally slipped out from the other side of the alley.
"You did a great job, Ed. That's what I always call 'chivalry.' It seems like you're a quick learner."
Looking at the fat and thin figures walking away, Catalina opened her mask, her chestnut hair hanging down from her forehead, and her green eyes were filled with relief, as if the teacher was satisfied with her students.
"But sir, I remember you said that the person who appeared in the alley should be 'Mr. Smile'. Why did we end up fighting with a bunch of gangsters?"
"What matters is not the result, but the process. One day you will understand."
She whistled, and a sudden sound of horse hooves sounded, and the flaming mane of the Sun Flame Horse suddenly appeared at the exit of the alley.
"By the way, Ed, will you come to my birthday party?"
The two walked out of the alley. Katarina asked just before getting on her horse.
"Maybe - if the formal clothes I ordered can be completed on time."
Ed said while looking in the direction where he had just tied the mule cart. Catalina should have found the place where the armor is hidden. All she needs to do tomorrow is hand over the empty mule cart.
"Then can I ask you a favor?"
"Of course. If you want me to give a speech on stage, I will prepare the speech as soon as possible in the next two days." He nodded absently.
The process of the banquet was clearly arranged, and it was obvious that there was no need for help from a nobody like him.
The most he could do was to talk about how Catalina saved his life, and how he was grateful to Miss Catalina and the Oakland family for their kindness—but only if the Oakland family arrived in advance. Additional time has been set aside for speeches.
"Can you propose to me at the banquet?"
"ah?!"
