Rick didn't know Linda's intentions, but he chose to believe the friendly little girl.
What's more, he has also heard about Xi Fu's affairs. If Xifu's companion had really been missing in the Land of the Dead for a month, then he believed that the mission had ended before it even started, and staying in the Land of the Dead for a long time, even if he had money, might not be a good thing.
"Protect us for two weeks... a coincidence?" Qin Lun's eyes flashed. They entered Toril yesterday morning. It is now noon the next day, and almost a full natural day has passed, which means that they happened to be there too. Only two weeks of stay left.
What Rick said about staying in the land of death for only one week was automatically filtered by Qin Lun. If Elistine really couldn't be found in the Land of the Dead, and he didn't receive the plot mission, there's no need for him, Hill, and Rand to go back to Baldur's Gate, just let them take Seafer back alone.
"Hill, what do you think?" Qin Lun quietly asked in the team channel.
"Didn't we make up our minds a long time ago? Whether it's a coincidence or not, as long as they're not members of the Amberley Church, that's the best choice." Hill's words finally helped Qin Lun make up his mind.
"Are there only these three of you? When will you be able to leave?" Qin Lun raised his head and looked at the three of them with a smile.
"Yes, there are only three of us. If the agreement is signed, we can leave at any time. We have already paid a batch of materials to the mercenary union." Rick said cautiously, "However, it is best to ask the employer, Silver Hu Lan personally confirmed with us."
"Of course, I'll take you up." Qin Lun bowed and spread his hands towards the stairs leading to the upper floor of the tavern.
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"Vinny, do you feel something is wrong?" Coming out of the Oak Barrel Tavern, the three young men of the Pricking Blood Mercenary Group all had a trace of doubt on their faces.
The process of signing the employment contract with Sifford went very smoothly. The noble boy who was called the Tethyr boy by the outside world finally showed the enthusiasm of the president of the chamber of commerce, checked the contract quickly, and completed the formalities with them.
The only thing that made them feel wrong was that the three people around Xifu were not like the mercenaries rumored, they were the guards rushed over from Xifu's hometown in Tethyr. It could be seen that Xifu did not have the majesty of the head of the family in front of them.
"I don't know yet, but I don't see any problem." The female mage wearing a hood, without her previous mischievous look, said in a deep voice, "It doesn't look like Silver Hulan was caught by those three The appearance of personal hijacking, and the content of the contract only requires us to protect the personal integrity of the employer and find their missing companions, there is no literal trap."
"No matter what, we only recognize Sifford as the employer. If there is anything wrong with those three people, at most we will escort Sifford back to Baldur's Gate immediately." The tall knight made a final summary for the two companions.
The three members of the blood-piercing mercenary group were very capable in their work. After returning the contract to the mercenary union for safekeeping, they returned to the oak barrel tavern with supplies.
There are ten more robust wildebeests at the entrance of the tavern. This kind of creature has a docile temperament and a more complicated recipe. If there are some grass roots in the wild, there is no need to feed them specially. Compared with the horses raised by humans, they are not as fast, but have better endurance and carry more weight. They are the best companions for long-distance travel.
Seven of the ten wildebeest rode for them, and two more drew a caravan containing supplies for the adventure, the last wildebeest being a replacement.
These supplies included food and drinking water for seven people for two weeks, tents, two cans of kerosene, simple cooking utensils, insect repellants and a small amount of medicine. Real wilderness adventures are different from what many people imagine, and the more prepared you are, the smoother the trip will be.
Sometimes, adventurers will encounter uninhabited situations within hundreds of miles, and there will be harassment by various wild creatures. At this time, it is difficult to pick up some dry wood to make a fire at night, and a little kerosene can scare the wild beasts.
The seemingly cumbersome cooking utensils and tents are even more essential, and adventurers in the world of Toril often have to travel thousands of kilometers. Except for the apostles like Qin Lun, no one can say that they are immune to all diseases and are not afraid of cold weather.
When the God of Plague was in full swing, the gods with powerful divine power would stay away, let alone ordinary people on the ground. Especially for adventurers with strong combat effectiveness, if they really get sick, it just confirms that sentence, sickness comes like a mountain, and sickness goes like a thread.
Eating cooked food and sleeping well, these two are the greatest skills for adventurers and mercenaries to survive in the wild.
Qin Lun and the others were also very happy to see that the blood-piercing mercenary group was so capable, and they saved a lot of time. After inviting the mercenary group to have lunch, they set off directly in the afternoon, passed through the east gate of Baldur's Gate in about half an hour, and began to head to the Land of the Dead.
"You seem to have some doubts. Since you have become temporary partners, I think you can ask me openly and honestly!" Qin Lun said sincerely as he drove his horse close to Rick.
After leaving Baldur's Gate, Qin Lun and the others really relaxed in their hearts. Such a difficult force of the Amberley Church put some pressure on them.
Rick and his two companions looked at each other and fell silent. The female mage Winnie among them was not riding a horse, but was sitting on the car seat of the caravan. At this time, she looked up at Qin Lun.
"You don't look like Mr. Silver's guards."
Because of the strong wind in the wilderness, the female mage's face was no longer covered with a veil. Her oval face, small cherry mouth and a pair of big peach eyes were indeed naturally charming. It's just that her nose is small and delicate, with a sharp arc slightly raised at the top, which inexplicably makes an originally charming face full of childishness, and her charming temperament is completely destroyed. She looks like a naughty girl who will never grow up.
"Filar and the others are indeed not my guards, but friends who have cooperated with me once." Hearing the voice, Xi Fu came from behind. It is naturally better for him to answer this kind of question involving mutual trust.
"Your relationship doesn't seem to be close. Why did you pay Mr. Silver to find your companions in the Land of the Dead, or do you have other plans in the Land of the Dead?" The thief Lago among the mercenaries asked a sharp question. .
"We have no other plans in the Land of the Dead, as shown in the mercenary contract, we are looking for the missing companion." Qin Lun shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Sifer said that we had a cooperative relationship with him, in fact, Two members of the expedition team that Xifu organized to go to the land of death were our common partners."
"You mean that the missing companion of Seaford is also your partner?" Knight Rick and his two companions looked at each other in surprise, this conclusion really caught them a little unexpectedly.
"Yes, there are only three people we are really looking for. One is the old housekeeper Mason of the Hulan family, the other two are our mutual friends with Xifu, an elf druid, and one... is Lao Wei. Ms. Tower's temple knight." Qin Lun simply confessed.
The three mercenaries in front of him are very strong. Instead of causing misunderstandings and delaying their actions later, it is better to make it clear now. Anyway, this does not conflict with their mercenary contract.
"The disciples of Elven Druid and Ms. Lavita? This combination... why is it so joyful!" The thief Lago showed a strange expression, and said with a smile, "You have worked so hard to find them, the two should be Big beauty, right?"
"You want to take care of it?" Seeing her companion showing a wretched expression, the female mage covered her face, and hit the thief's head with her staff with a "bang".
"We trust you, but you should know that regardless of any inside information, the blood-piercing mercenary group will only act in accordance with the contract." Rick did not watch the fight between the two companions, and said seriously, "We will help you Find the missing companion, but the only object of protection is the employer."
"Of course, except for Xifu, the three of us don't need your protection." Qin Lun showed a sunny smile, coupled with the moonlight elf's handsome appearance, the three mercenaries were stunned.
Qin Lun's words were just polite. In fact, they had the same purpose. As long as they were not divided into two teams, if a battle broke out, the blood-piercing mercenary group would not be able to just sit on the sidelines. Otherwise, if it gets out, they really don't need to be mercenaries.
"Hey, blushing, blushing." Lago suddenly pointed at his female companion and yelled. Everyone turned their heads and saw that there were two blushes on the face of the mage Winnie.
"You're dead!" Winnie blushed, gritted her teeth and added a flying spell to herself, floating up from the carriage.
"Fuck, you're serious!" Lago's face changed, he turned over and rolled off the horse, and ran to the distance in a flash, his speed was actually two minutes faster than a galloping horse.
"Please forgive my two companions." Seeing such an embarrassing internal strife, even a prudent knight was a little embarrassed, but he quickly recovered and asked, "If this is the case, what did you guys do in the Borderlands before?" Why didn't the door make it clear directly?"
Hearing Rick's question, the three of Qin Lun's eyes flashed. There are not many people in this blood-piercing mercenary group, but everyone is not simple. Especially the leading knight, Rick, has a steady and thoughtful mind, and the questions he asks hit the nail on the head.
"That's because my status is a bit special, and it's not suitable to publicize it at Baldur's Gate." Qin Lun said in a deep voice, "The only thing I can guarantee is that my status will not hinder this commission. As for the future? , it has nothing to do with you.”
Rick nodded and wisely did not ask about Qin Lun's identity. As long as it has nothing to do with the mission, it would be inappropriate for him to inquire about the background of others. After all, the employer did not go after the three members of the blood-piercing mercenary group to find out their identities.
Seeing that Rick had dispelled most of his doubts, Qin Lun stopped talking.
"Huh?" Just as he was about to drive his horse back to the side of Hill and the two, he suddenly frowned, looked up into the sky, and a silvery white light flashed imperceptibly in his right eye.
"What's wrong?" Rick beside him was very sensitive, and immediately looked up and saw a small black spot in the sky. However, he quickly relaxed and said to Qin Lun with a smile, "The body is too small , not like the 'eyes' released by the tracker."