"I didn't expect to meet you two again so soon." Priest Roland was still polite and courteous, "But in the blink of an eye, you are surrounded by people. You are really capable."
Luo Ling glanced at the knights who were watching them eagerly and smiled, "The High Priest is really capable. He found such an elite team in a short time. I think he can roam freely within a hundred miles of Suero."
"I'm sure you two have heard Captain Garrison's self-introduction. Their Wind Group was originally tasked with escorting baggage. When they passed by here, they happened to hear that the slaves had started a riot. Captain Garrison cared about the people around him, so he decided to suppress it on the spot. However, the current situation is really unexpected."
Xiao Chen laughed and said, "There was indeed a riot. But it was not large in scale, and most slaves didn't know what happened. At that time, we had some strength under our command, so we solved the problem. The slave traders' guards suffered some losses, and they were afraid that something would happen to the remaining slaves in the camp, so I did a good thing and bought them all. Right, Mr. Juan?"
"Yes, Your Highness. Thanks to the two wizards and their subordinates, otherwise things would have been out of control." Roman Juan responded immediately.
"You have made a good deal!" Priest Roland said as he looked at the three men.
"It's really a good deal. All kinds of contracts are available. You don't know, it's not easy to meet a big customer like Lord Xiao." Roman Juan was neither humble nor arrogant at this time. The Temple of Nature was not very popular in the area from Suero to Montenegro, and he had the support of several big lords behind him, so he was not afraid of them. Although he didn't know what tricks Roland played behind the scenes, when he saw these elite knights, he knew that everything was premeditated.
"Where are the others? The Dynes and the Oaks. Why haven't they shown up?"
"Unfortunately, the riots broke out from within these families. By the time we arrived, it was already too late. But all the thugs and murderers have received the punishment they deserved. Now that I think about it, those families that were slaughtered by the thugs were really miserable." Xiao Chen showed a look of sympathy.
"But we helped Lord Xiao recover their losses, and Lord Xiao also offered to buy those restless slaves. Those families will thank Lord Xiao." Roman Juan was proud. They and Xiao Chen divided the wealth of the other families, and they made a lot of money. The price they paid was just to deal with the aftermath, deal with some orphans and widows, and deal with the questions of some lords. But these things are always the easiest to deal with, and they can be solved with a word "delay".
Priest Roland nodded in approval, his expression like he had heard that his neighbor had won the lottery jackpot. "This is a great achievement. Both the mayor of Suero and the merchants in the city should know what you have done and be grateful to you. Are you all ready to become famous?"
"Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning." Xiao Chen waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Some things are too tragic and horrible, it's better not to spread them. What do you think?"
"What do the family heads think?" Roland seemed to want to get things clear.
"Master Xiao is absolutely right. For the common people, the happiest thing is to live peacefully. As for the lords and nobles, they must have always turned a blind eye to these dirty things, so it's better not to bother them." The three heads of the family also understood at this time that Priest Roland wanted to shut them up. However, today, not only did they escape with their lives, but they also made a lot of money. Who would deliberately make things difficult for the people of the Temple of Nature
"That's good. You all have thought it through very carefully. I seemed to feel a burst of natural energy just now? It seems to be the work of the elves. Have you found anything?"
Xiao Chen's heart trembled. He didn't know whether the priest could really sense natural energy or he had prepared in advance and dug a trap for the elves to jump into. But from what he said, it seemed that he wanted to put the blame of the riot on the elves. Xiao Chen thought that he had done his best by saving a few elves, and there was no need to take the risk of covering up for the elves. What's more, it was a fact that the elves had fought in the camp. He and Luo Ling exchanged glances, and the latter nodded slightly. So he replied: "It is indeed related to the elves. One elf turned into a tree man, but was eventually burned to death by the mob in the Oaks camp."
"Are there no other elves?"
Xiao Chen shook his head decisively and said, "Ox's house has been burned to ruins. There is no way there are any survivors. The High Priest can send someone to check. But in my opinion, the elf just appeared in the wrong place at the wrong time and died in vain. He is no different from other unlucky people."
"Well. In that case, there is nothing for us to do here. I hope to meet you all at a more appropriate time next time." Priest Roland nodded slightly, mounted his horse, and led the Wind Knights away quickly.
"It seems that your big plan has frustrated Roland. Be careful that he will bear a grudge against you." Luo Ling looked at the Knights running towards the setting sun and whispered in Xiao Chen's ear.
"If I can make this much money every time someone hates me, I would rather offend people every day." Xiao Chen shrugged.
Today he could be said to have risked his life, but the outcome was far beyond his expectations. There were nearly 5,000 slaves, most of whom were young men and women, including warriors, craftsmen, farmers, and miners. Manpower is the foundation for a group of people to gain a foothold anywhere. As long as we can find a way to settle these people, the school's situation will be improved in a short time. Not to mention the food, supplies and treasures hoarded by the slave traders... Thinking of this, Xiao Chen couldn't help laughing: "We have to celebrate!"
"How would you like to celebrate?"
He saw Luo Ling was also smiling, and her face was as tempting as a red apple under the setting sun. He suddenly felt itchy in his heart, and somehow he became bolder. He wanted to imitate Wei Xiaobao's catchphrase and say "It's done, kiss." But when he said it, it turned out to be: "It's done, how about a hug?"
However, this sentence only earned him a roll of the eyes. Luo Ling turned around and got on the carriage. He ran to the carriage, but was turned away. Luo Ling showed half of her face from the window and said, "I am not your 'Shuang'er'! Go find your elf sister and 'finish the job'. Today, we just saved the beauty. It would be a pity to miss this beautiful moment."
Xiao Chen was stunned for a moment, then he started laughing: "What's going on? What weird things are you saying?"
"You're wrong, that's not a girl!" Xiao Chen was interrupted by Luo Ling before he could finish his words. "I heard that elves have a very long life span, and their puberty alone can last a hundred to eighty years. You have to ask clearly whether 'Elena' is your grandmother or great-grandmother, and how many years apart they are. If you foolishly let someone take advantage of your tender age, you'll suffer a great loss."
"Wow! This is sour..."
Luo Ling poked her head out and raised her index finger to silence him. "You should ask secretly. Even an old lady would mind her age, right?"
Then, the carriage abandoned Xiao Chen and headed towards Suero.
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The Wind Knights lived up to their name of wind. In a short while, Suero was left far behind by them.
Deputy Captain Garrison and Centurion Drew rode beside Priest Roland. Seeing that the team had been running along the road for a while, Garrison asked, "Master Roland, where are we going?"
"Go back to the base." Roland replied calmly, showing no emotion.
"Yes," Garrison replied.
Drew seemed a little unwilling. He hesitated for a moment and asked, "My Lords! I was thinking that we could sneak back to Suero at night and launch a surprise attack. Those slaves have no discipline. Once they get into chaos, there will definitely be another riot."
Deputy Captain Garrison frowned slightly, glared at Drew, and said, "Are you addicted to being a mercenary?"
"I just feel like things aren't hopeless yet," Drew answered stiffly.
"You are thoughtful. But this matter ends here. Deputy Captain Garrison, I think Drew might be more suitable for other jobs. Why don't you transfer him to my place to be a deacon?" asked Priest Roland.
"As you wish. It's his luck that you can use him."
"Sir! The situation looks serious." After Garrison and Drew left, Gano asked carefully.
"It seems that your worries have become a reality." Priest Roland smiled bitterly, "The ability of Miss Luo Ling is still far beyond our expectations."
Ganor looked frustrated: "Originally this was such a good plan. We could strike down the slave traders, become the hero who saved Suero, and at the same time sow discord between the kingdom and the elves."
"People are destined to succeed and fail. Instead of feeling bad, it is better to reflect on yourself."
"Yes. Then should I... notify my father and ask him to stop the next move against the elves in the area under his jurisdiction?"
"Yes, the movement this time is not big enough, and the lords' backlash against the elves will be limited. Tell your father not to waste his energy. Ask him to wait for an opportunity. The conflict between the elves and the kingdom is a conflict for living space. The people of the kingdom have never stopped expanding westward, and one day they will touch the bottom line of the elves. It's like two bears whose dens are too close to each other. In the end, they will always fight because of occupying territory. This is inevitable, and we will always have the opportunity to intervene. Just like Suero, one day, we will let these places return to the embrace of nature."
"What about Miss Luo and the others?"
"Young man, you are right. These magicians who strangely appeared in Black Mountain are worthy of our attention. This failure is a warning from nature to us. You should arrange some people to investigate. Perhaps the appearance of these people is our chance to enter Black Mountain..."