Chapter 1149
2015-05-10
The pointer of time goes and goes, the windmill of time turns, the wheel of fate rolls and rolls... In short That's what it means, you just need to know that it's three years from now.Well, three years later.
Outside a medium-sized town somewhere in the north, a team of convoys, under the escort of more than 100 well-armored elite cavalrymen, had endured the hardships of a long journey, and then came about three miles outside the town. , with the whistle of the leading cavalry, the team's speed of movement suddenly slowed down greatly, the rangers dispersed, shot arrows, and approached the entrance of the town at a moderate pace.
At this moment, with a bang, the luxurious carriage curtain in the center of the convoy was suddenly pulled away from the inside, "Ah... it's been a long journey, and it's finally here." There was a vague silhouette in the car. He stretched a lot, then the car window opened, and a young face with masculine charm came out. He first looked at the town in front of him from a distance, then turned his eyes and landed on a stone tablet on the side of the road, squinting. The eyes read, "Friends of Peace...you love town? Isn't this a typo?"
I have to say that this young handsome guy has good observation skills. Of course, the way of thinking is even more bizarre. Unfortunately, no one answered him, but a question suddenly came out of the car, "This is the residence of the target we are looking for this time? Your Excellency Philip, are you sure it is here?"
Young handsome guy, oh no, Philip retracted his head with a smile, and did not answer the question immediately, but looked at a calm-faced middle-aged man sitting opposite, spread his hands and asked: "Sir Mandel, you Do you know the geographical location of the newly built town in front of us?"
"Your Excellency Philip is trying to test me?" The middle-aged man known as Sir Mandel raised his eyebrows. Then it was replied smoothly, "As far as I know. This town is backed by Fire Beacon City. It faces Pula City, which is now the gathering place of Muhawa. Right at the junction of the Grey Cloth Armed Force and the North Desolate Tribe, It's an out-and-out area...Am I right, Your Excellency Philip?"
After applause, Philip sighed in appreciation: "As expected of the negotiator personally ordered by King Your Majesty, Sir Mandel has done a good job...but do you know the relationship between the person we are looking for this time with the Grey Cloth Armed Force and the North Desolate Tribe?"
Mandel frowned: "That Assassin I heard that he is the husband of Joah, the leader of the Grey Cloth Armed Force... that's the main reason why we came to him this time, isn't it?"
"Yes, but that's just one aspect." Shaking his head, Philip seemed to remember something. With a somewhat emotional expression, "That guy is a winner in life... Well, now that we have arrived at our destination, some things should be made clear. That guy, in addition to being Joah's husband, is also the only one with the Imperial Family in Beihuang. His Royal Highness, Lansa, the supreme commander of the Northern Wilderness who led a million barbarian army to beat our imperial army in the War Zone of the Rhineau River, has a lot of friendship. Even... Well, anyway, I think this is I must have hooked up with the cheating couple."
smacking her lips. He made no secret of the envious, jealous look on his face: "Oh, yes. His relationship with the Titus Empire is not shallow. Maybe Sir Mandel, you have heard the news, but it has never been confirmed, because someone is afraid of losing face. So the blockade... That's right, he is the Assassin who sent the Pope and the Eldest Prince to see the Father three years ago!"
"Hey..." Sir Mandel's temperament is extremely stable, I had indeed heard the news and rumors before, but when I got the definite affirmation from Philip's mouth at this time, I couldn't help being sucked in a cold breath and my scalp was slightly numb. It wasn't until after a half-shock that he regained his composure and said in a deep voice, "I heard that Assassin is dead."
"I heard? Hehe..." Philip shook his head and laughed, "Then I dare to Surely you haven't heard how he died, have you?"
Mandel tacitly asked, and Philip asked himself, "He was burned to death. The exact time is probably at the end of the month after the Temple Federation battle. , the night he married that Joah, he probably drank too much and accidentally knocked over the candlestick oil lamp. Then after the wedding room was completely burned down by the fire, he didn't see him rushing out of the drunken...hehe, A peerless powerhouse who dared to singlehanded into the Temple Federation, assassinated the Pope and survived, was burned to death - do you believe it?"
Mandel smiled wryly and shook his head: "If it's really like you It doesn't matter if others believe it or not, I don't believe it anyway... I get it!" After a while, he suddenly patted his palm, "Get out of here! So... he's hiding in this town now?"
"No, you still don't fully understand." Philip waved his hand regretfully, "Although he has done a lot of outrageous things, the Empire, especially the Light God Temple, can't wait to kill him. Said, with his current realm, the world is so big, who can stop it, and where can it not go? Where else do you need to hide?"
"And the reason why he has to stay in this sensitive place all the time? In the new town, in the area, the nest will not be moved for three years...haha..." Having said this, Philip suddenly laughed, taking pleasure in other people's misfortune, "Just because I was worried about the fire in the backyard! Think about it, Joah It's his real wife, and Lansa is his open lover. If he wasn't in this chaotic relationship, the Grey Cloth Armed Force and the North Desolate Tribe would have fought Heaven and Earth turning upside down long ago!"
"so that's how it is ... Peace and Love Town, so that's how it is ..." Well, even though Mandel claims to be a person who has seen big scenes and has rich experience, but now this The absurd things that can promote and even determine the game situation between countries by just relying on the chaotic relationship between one man and two women are still far beyond his imagination.
But immediately, Mandel seemed to think of something, looked thoughtful squinting his eyes, bright light glittering in his eyes.
"If I were you, believe me, I would definitely clear the dangerous thoughts in my mind immediately!"
Heart shivered with cold, Mandel slowly raised his head and looked at the corner of his mouth. Yang, Philip, who was staring at him with a faint smile, paused, spread his hands and said with a smile: "Your Excellency Philip, you think too much."
"I also hope that I think too much, if it is true So...sorry, please forgive me for getting used to it." Philip didn't look at him, "Perhaps Sir Mandel knows that the Empire has negotiated several times with the Grey Cloth Armed Force, and every time I damned it, I played in it. The role of the middle man. What should I say. I was not lightly deceived. There are shadows... So. I think it is necessary to remind Lord Mandel here."
Raised a finger, Staring at Mandel's calm eyes, Philip exerted pressure in a deep voice, "It's best not to move some dangerous thoughts, otherwise no one can afford it... Let's put it bluntly, that guy is indeed the relationship between the Grey Cloth Armed Force and the North Desolate Tribe. The only link between the two, but just because of this, I want to assassinate him and create chaos between the two countries. It is undoubtedly the way to die! No one is a fool, not to mention that this plan is simply impossible to succeed, even if it can, believe me, facing the loss of two loved ones And the crazy woman, the first to pay the price of subjugation must be the Titus Empire! This point, please believe in Lord Mandel!"
Mandel did not avoid the oppressive gaze, he was skilled in He has a very strong psychological quality when negotiating, and smiles calmly. It was silent for a while, until the body paused slightly. It should have been after officially entering the town that the silence of the carriage was broken. He shook his head and sighed: "Your Excellency Philip, there seems to be something wrong with your position."
"It will be the same when you have been scammed a lot... Of course, I still believe in the professionalism of the Jazz. Yes, I also hope that you can achieve a satisfactory negotiation result for the empire this time."
"Thank you, and I also hope that Your Excellency will face up to your position. After all, you have the family glory that the empire is eyeing!"
"hehe, good talk and good talk..."
"each other..."
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Mandel's homework is fine, This little town with a strange name does have certain characteristics that don't care. For example, when this dazzling convoy and more than a hundred elite cavalry entered the town, they simply did not encounter any inquiries, nor did they see the existence of Law Enforcers such as guard cavalry in the field of vision.
However, it would be a bit of a misnomer to consider this place to be a three-no-go area based on this. Because the atmosphere here is much better than imagined, there are all kinds of shops with open doors on the side of the street, wandering vendors shouting hard on the side of the road, pedestrians on the road to-and-fro, there is an endless stream. Looking down at the cavalry with a little scrutiny, most of the pedestrians have calm expressions. After a few glances, they look away boringly, as if they have become accustomed to it...
Also, after the dazzling motorcade entered here, Like a clear spring flowing downstream into the lake, it calmed down without causing any ripples.
Noisy but not chaotic, this is the first impression of the town. If you look more closely, you will find that there seems to be an invisible rule here to ensure that the town is orderly and vibrant!
The team's goal is clear, or they've got a good guide, Philip. So there was almost no detour, and after crossing most of the town, the convoy finally stopped in front of a tavern-like building in the east of the town.
"Have some time to clear it..." Stepping off the carriage, Philip looked up at the simple signboard on the storefront and couldn't help grinning, "Well, although I don't understand what the clear bar is, I can be sure that I know it. How did the strange town get its name."
"What?" Mandel couldn't understand.
"It's nothing, but it's understandable to suddenly feel unfathomable, but bad taste is not good... Let's go, let's go in." Leaving a sentence that made Mandel shrug more unfathomable mystery, Philip took the lead. When I walked into this strange shop, as soon as I stepped in, there was a sudden darkness in front of my eyes.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a sack, it's the store environment. The semi-enclosed design keeps the bright and warm sun out in the afternoon, and the light in the store is not bright enough. In addition, the dim yellow wall lamps on the all around walls make it seem a little blurry at first glance. However, if you taste the grade 1, you will find that the atmosphere here is very similar to an old scroll with yellowed corners, giving people a sense of tranquility and elegance.
These design techniques are undoubtedly beyond the expectations of Philip and Mandel. The two paused for a moment at the threshold, and their eyesight gradually recovered. They looked towards the store and said, "What a trick... …”
The interior of the store is also unique, with tables and chairs, which at first glance looks like a pub hall, but if you look closely, you will find that it is very different. Those with one-person-high bonsai, or colorful drawing boards, or statues with outstanding knife work, etc., divide each table into independent spaces, which look messy but orderly, with a strange sense of balance and harmony.
"Tsk, interesting..."
The above two contradictory statements of mixed praise and criticism are from Philip's mouth. The wolf's eyes are still quite vicious. Although he frowned a little after being hit by the new Rare Item incident in front of him, he quickly recovered. And pondered from it faintly to get the charm and beauty. Extraordinary.
"It's really interesting." Mandel also echoed nodded. However, his focus is not on the overall decoration design of the store, but on some details, such as the layout that is different from ordinary taverns, which is placed at the wine rack counter in the deepest part of the hall. Are you going to leave immediately after drinking?"
Philip laughed and shook his head: "Ha, believe me, no one would do such a stupid thing."
Mandel was stunned when he heard this. Immediately thinking of the terrifying identity of the master here, I couldn't help laughing at myself saying with a smile: "That's true, I think it's bad." Isn't it? If the owner of this quirky tavern is really the one who dared to assassinate the Pope, then if he dares to escape the order here, he really doesn't know how to write the word "dead"...
The wine rack counter says it is in the lobby The deepest place, but the area of this weird tavern is not large, so it was only a dozen steps, and Philip and the two walked from the threshold to the counter.
But unfortunately, there is a sturdy gray robed youth waiting in front of them. Not like a guest.
The gray robed youth subconsciously turned his head when he sensed someone coming from behind him. Looking up and down at Philip's clothes, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then he turned his head towards the luxury motorcade Knight parked outside the door, his brows slightly wrinkled.
At this time, "sorry, little Kim, I've kept you waiting..." The wooden door behind the counter opened, and a silhouette came out with a small cloth bag. He was also a young man, but he seemed to be mature. Some, the masses have a faint smile on their faces called harmless to humans and animals. When he was greeting, he turned his eyes and saw Philip with a slightly raised mouth and Mandel with complicated expressions and eyes. He couldn't help but react for a moment, and raised his eyebrows at the former Philip to say hello.
"Big Brother Tang, you're too polite, I didn't wait long." The gray robed youth called Little Kim, with a familiar and friendly attitude, even with a hint of respect, stretched out his hand to pick it up. After the young shopkeeper put the small cloth bag on the counter, he couldn't help but be taken aback for a moment, "Well? This month's money...is it too much?"
"Not much, just make up the money owed to you last month. ." The young shop owner smiled and shook his head, "Little Kim, why didn't you tell big brother about the increase in monthly money since last month? It turned out that you paid for it yourself."
" Hehe, did Big Brother Tang know about it yet?" Gray robed youth scratched his head with a smile, instantly diluting his sturdy aura, but his attitude was extremely firm and he pushed the extra coins back, "It doesn't really matter, Big Brother Brother Tang, you are so kind to my family. If you hadn't taken my mother to work here a few years ago, always paid excessive commissions, and deliberately asked my mother to bring food back home, my little Kim might have starved to death on the streets...now I'm already very ashamed to come to you to collect monthly money, my mother beat me up several times for this, and almost didn't let me into the house, so I really can't charge more than this..."
"Okay, little Kim, you can take it if you want to. The gang has rules. Since you come out to do things, you have to hold a bowl of water level. This is the rule, you can't mess it up." Shaking his head again, the young shopkeeper forced Put the money into the hands of gray robed youth, "And our town is not located in a bad location, no one cares. The reason why we can be peaceful now is not all because of your usual patrol management day and night to maintain order. So This money is what you deserve, nothing else... Well, if you really want to thank me, then come and sit with me more if you have nothing to do, and add some business to me, hehe..."
"Uh, that's fine, I'm afraid to bump into my mother and get beaten up again... Also, big brother, your place is nice, but it's too clean and too quiet, we're uncomfortable here, so we don't dare to speak loudly, even drinking alcohol I'm not happy."
"Hey, co-authoring you brat today is here to attack my big brother!"
"Haha, I don't have the guts. I mean big brother, you are taking the high-end route, and you are entertaining rich businessmen and nobles, we are rough people, so...hehe..."
He waved his hand in annoyance, "It's okay, kid, hurry up and take the monthly money. Get out of here."
"Okay, let's go, let's go..." He said he wanted to go, but gray robed youth didn't move, and glanced at Philip beside him. People, laughed asked, "By the way, these two look at the eyes, are the big brother your friends? "
The young shop owner glanced at the two Philips who had been standing silent for a while, nodded: "That's right. "
"Really? "gray robed youth asked, as if to make a point.
"Bullshit! " The young shop owner waved his hand again in annoyance, "Don't worry, they're not here to trouble me, there's no need to ask more."
"Oh, that's fine, I'll just ask." gray robed After hearing this, youth finally felt relieved, "Then I'll go first... No! Look at my brain, I almost forgot, I have something to tell you, big brother."
"What are you brat today? What's wrong, there's no end to it?"
gray robed youth scratched his head embarrassedly: "It's true, true... Well, I don't know if Big Brother Tang, have you heard that there is a new gang in town recently. He is very arrogant."
The young shop owner thought about it sideways: "You mean those people who temporarily live in the southern end of the town?"
"Yes, it is They. I heard that they used to be bandits, but now they can't get along anymore. The gang in this group is called the Black Tiger Gang. They asked our boss to talk a few days ago, and they asked us to give up half of the town... hehe, of course it ended up being unhappy. But looking at what they mean, it seems that they don't want to give up. So big brother, pay attention recently, if they dare to come and make trouble, you can send someone to notify me in time, and I will bring someone to clean up Theirs."
"Okay, I'll note it down."
Waving goodbye, "Well, I'll go first, big brother, you can entertain friends." It was because he had to go to other places to collect monthly payments. After that, gray robed youth did not delay any longer. He gestured politely to the two of Philip, and turned around and left in a hurry.
"Monthly money...protection fee?" When the gray robed youth, who should be a gang member in the small town, disappeared at the door, Philip looked at the young shopkeeper strangely, his tone was both contemptuous and incredible.
However, the young shop owner was very calm, and spread his hands: "No way, you can spend money to keep your safety, small business can't stand the toss."
"Install! You continue to install. !"
The young shopkeeper shrugged indifferently, and then opened the wooden door next to the counter and walked out, greeting in a low voice: "Long time no see, Philip. You didn't die on a woman's belly, this really makes me Surprised."
Philip stepped up to meet him: "I'm also very puzzled that you didn't get burned to death, really... Spiritual God can't open his eyes!"
"Ha, you The mouth of this flower... as expected, I still owe the same!"
"Each one another!" The hammer hit the opponent's back, and the drums were banging like a war drum, as if they had the posture to be hammered directly...
... (To be continued..)
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