"Kakarot, what a strange name."
In a room on the third floor of the headquarters of the Cavaliers Association, Deron was lazily leaning on a chair, with his dirty boots on the table, holding a copy of the player's information in his hand. His body also exudes a strong smell of alcohol and powder.
Du Wei sat opposite him, glanced at the boots of Deron Knight, sniffed his nose, frowned and said, "Where did you go last night? Which goblin's den did you go fool around?"
"Oh no no." Delong shook his head again and again, his expression obviously a little smug: "Thanks to you, my lord duke, I am no longer the same as I was before, and I will never go to those cheap goblin dens in the south of the city... those The smell of cheap perfume and powder—Jesus, it's hard to imagine how I could have put up with that before. I'm a different person now, and a lord earl invited me to that ecstasy out of town last night, and I must say, That's a great place! If it were me, I'd never get in that place—oh, and I wouldn't pay the price if I could get in."
Du Wei smiled, he knew the place Delong mentioned, and he had been there with Prince Chen back then.
"The girl in that place is so beautiful, it's so intoxicating. It's a pity, if you didn't come to see me early this morning, I really want to sleep with that little baby in my arms until noon."
As he said that, Delong threw the booklet in his hand on the table: "Okay, my lord duke, let's talk about serious business. I am a serious person. I will never be perfunctory when it comes to business."
Du Wei whistled and thought: Serious person? Is there anyone in this world more indecisive than you
"This Kakarot is the opponent of our beautiful warrior in the final." Deron sighed: "It's really disappointing, but I actually hope that we can have two beautiful warriors! Isn't it? When I saw two beautiful warriors fighting in the arena, the scene must have been hot... Your Excellency Duke. In your words. Well, how should I say it... Ah, yes, "It will stimulate the box office" , Is that what you said?"
Du Wei curled his lips: "If you want, you can persuade this Kakarot to dress up as a woman."
Delong actually thought about it seriously, then shook his head: "Okay, no more joking. Seriously. My Lord Duke, this martial arts tournament will end soon, although I am very reluctant... it can give us Made a lot of money! If possible. I really hope to hold this kind of competition every year. But... the question now is, what should we do next? The candidates for the Roland Sword Knights are all in this booklet. Everyone His net worth is very clean. There is no special background... Well, according to your request, any guy with a special background will be blocked for us in the preliminaries."
Du Wei smiled, a little weirdly: Kakarot? It's really interesting!
I wonder if this guy will transform into a Super Saiyan? Or... he also has another name called Sun Wukong
According to the information, this young man named Kakaluo is twenty-three years old this year. Born in the South. Grow in the south. He has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and he learned from a famous samurai in the south, and he has lived in the swamp area in the south all year round—that place is not a paradise for living.
Quite the opposite.
In the remote southeastern region of the Roland continent, there is a large swamp, where the climate is hot and humid, and it rains almost half of the year. There are also miasma and poisonous mist that humans cannot bear in the swamp. There are also many poisonous plants... more importantly, the swamp in the south. It is on the entire Roland continent. Very rare. Where to find monsters!
On the Roland Continent, it is recognized that there are areas where monsters are frequently active. One is the frozen forest in the north. One is the southern swamp. Of course... It is said that there are sporadic monsters on the Kilimaro Mountains, but they are very few. almost negligible.
The southern swamp is in addition to the frozen forest. Mercenary regiments favorite places to go. However, in terms of the quantity and quality of Warcraft land, the southern swamps are inferior to the northern frozen forests. Most of the monsters there are low-level things, unlike the frozen forest in the north, where there are high-level monsters.
So, if you are a poaching gang, then the north may be more attractive to you. Because Warcraft is produced in the south, it is difficult to sell at a high price.
Because of this, the two main battle legions guarding the frontier of the empire, the Storm Legion in the north, were of a higher level than the legions in the south in terms of combat effectiveness, equipment, and treatment. Standing on the fringes of the Frozen Forest, the Storm Legion has a heavy responsibility. In contrast, the Southern Army was responsible for guarding the southern swamp, so it was much more leisurely.
Didn't you see that the Empire has repeatedly abolished the Confederate Legion over the years.
But... Even so, no one dares to underestimate the swampy area in the south!
There is only one reason, because the swamp in the south is the only area on the entire continent that produces a special kind of monster!
This kind of monster is the only one among all the known types of monsters that live in groups! (Other than that, most monsters live alone.)
This kind of thing has sharp minions, powerful and terrifying physical strength, and... the ability to fly!
This kind of thing is a griffin!
This large monster has a huge eagle head and a sharp mouth that can easily pierce through a warrior's armor! The sharp claws on the limbs can tear a cow into pieces effortlessly, and... they also have strong wings. When the wings vibrate, the gust of wind can blow a full-grown man down! From the point of view of strength, an adult griffin can easily grab a sheep, fly into the sky, and then throw it down!
At the same time, you must not think that you can use ordinary bows and arrows to deal with these things that come and go like wind, because ordinary bows and arrows can't do damage to this kind of things at all. When they fly, their wings vibrate with a strong wind. You can sweep most of the arrows away! What's more, this kind of thing is covered with feathers... the strength of the feathers is comparable to the light armor of the empire!
And most adult griffins also have wind magic, although it is a low-level wind blade technique. Moreover, the roar of the griffin. Has a dizzying effect.
… considering this kind of thing is a herd creature. When encountering a group of hundreds of thousands of griffins, even a division's troops will definitely choose to retreat and dodge!
Therefore, although most of the monsters produced in the southern swamp were inferior in quantity and quality, the empire still maintained a legion of troops at the edge of the swamp. It is to defend against this large and ferocious air overlord.
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Barely counted. Du Wei should have "seen" the Griffin Land. It was just outside the southern half-corner city that time. Before meeting Vivian. But that time I saw a ground griffin. It was an illusion transformed by Vivienne's fearful phantom monster.
But even so. Griffins are ferocious. It is also enough to leave a deep impression on Du Wei.
Actually... Du Wei had been thinking about this kind of thing a long time ago.
That was when Du Wei established the Decepticon Air Squad and began to conceive of the Empire's future air force!
Griffin is a ferocious beast in the air. no doubt. It is what Du Wei knows. The most suitable creature in the world to act as a mount for an air knight! !
They are fierce enough and powerful enough. The flying speed is also fast enough. And... its own power is very strong.
But after studying the nature of this Warcraft. Du Wei quickly gave up this plan.
The reason is simple, the Griffon is a kind of monster, cruel and... cunning by nature!
And they are gregarious. There will be no solo activities. so. It is very difficult to capture such a brutal big guy!
If you face a group of griffins. Even a group of warriors. It's just a matter of fleeing, let alone catching a batch of them back!
Of course, if you can have a strong man of the holy order sitting in charge. It is not impossible to catch a few and bring them back. But the problem is. This griffin has another characteristic. That is: extremely difficult to domesticate!
extremely difficult. Very very difficult! !
In the clues of some ancient documents, Du Wei found a record that he was very interested in: In Du Wei's previous life, during the reign of the founding emperor of the empire, Aragon, he once organized a large-scale hunt for griffins. .
With the powerful strength of Aragorn. Plus his battle-hardened founding army. In the end, hundreds of griffins were successfully captured back.
After Du Wei read the news. Immediately understood: this one's previous life had the same idea as himself, wanting to tame this kind of thing to form an air force! and. After the adult griffin proved to be untamable. Aragorn obviously wants to domesticate the newborn baby griffin...
Unfortunately. None of the captured griffins could be tamed! No matter the land or the small land! Those things after being kept in a cage for a few days. Just starve to death—even the magicians of the empire cannot solve this problem.
Because most of Warcraft. Magicians can sign soul contracts on them, so as to take them into magical pets... Of course, so can griffins. It's just... Griffins must be in groups to be deterrent!
But only magicians can control griffins. Ordinary soldiers have absolutely no way!
You can't let all the magicians in the empire change their careers to become air cavalry!
This ferocious creature is the recognized overlord of the southern swamp area.
And people who live in the swampy areas of the south, the people there have a custom. That is, many local warriors will engrave the pattern of griffins on their weapons, such as shields or long swords!
If you're in the South and you see someone engrave this pattern on a sword or shield. Then you must maintain respect for this kind of person! Because according to the customs of the southern swamp area, warriors who are qualified to leave this kind of mark on their weapons. They are all masters who have truly experienced life-and-death decisive battles with groups of griffins and come back alive!
In the south, you can encounter groups of ferocious griffins. Those who are lucky enough to come back alive will be considered a manifestation of strength!
Another reason why Du Wei is suddenly interested in this griffin is. According to the information in his hand, this young man named Kakarot. Lived in the swampy areas of the south for many years. And he is the one who is qualified to print the griffin pattern on the weapon!
In front of the game. In the preliminaries. Kakarot didn't even use his weapon. Defeat opponents with bare hands. And in the rematch, the weapons he used were... a short spear and a shield. on the shield. Just tattooed a leaping griffin!
Du Wei looked at the hourglass in the room. Suddenly he said to himself: "It's time... I hope this kid won't be late. I don't like guys who don't follow the time."
Just as Du Wei finished speaking, he was in the courtyard outside. Then came the old servant Dove's rude voice: "Deron, someone is looking for you!"
The person who was brought into this room on the third floor by the old servant Dove. It was the mysterious contestant. Kakarot.
Because of the cartoon that was popular for a generation in the previous life. Du Wei was very fond of this young man named Kakaluo.
Watching this guy walk in. His expression was indifferent. However, there was still a bit of youthful embarrassment in his eyes. Du Wei smiled gently: "There are chairs in the room. You can sit down casually. Don't be nervous."
Deron frowned and glanced at Du Wei. obviously. Call this Kakarot. It was Du Wei's idea. Didn't talk to Deron beforehand.
"My lord." Kakarot didn't really sit down. Instead, he saluted Du Wei seriously. Du Wei noticed. This is an etiquette for commoners to meet nobles. Rather than a knight ceremony.
"Why don't you give the knight salute?" Du Wei laughed.
"Because I'm not a knight yet, I don't have the title and rank of a knight." Kakarot's voice was neither humble nor overbearing.
"Why is there no title of knight?" Du Wei still smiled peacefully: "Your strength can definitely be awarded the title of knight."
Kakarot was silent.
He looks very handsome. It's just that the complexion is a little dark. The hair is as messy as straw - this hairstyle has aroused Du Wei's wonderful memories of "Dragon Ball".
Kakarot pursed his thin lips tightly. Du Wei could see it. The young man was hesitant to tell the truth.
"Tell the truth." Du Wei slowly reminded the other party: "You should know my identity, I came to you. It is not a bad thing. I hope you understand it. Now there is an opportunity in front of you. As for Whether you can catch it or not depends on whether you can satisfy me... I like honest people."
"Yes, my lord." Kakarot nodded: "Of course I know your reputation, my lord. In my heart, you are a strong man worthy of my respect."
Du Wei smiled noncommittally. He knows his status in the hearts of many young people in the empire... like an idol.
"Sit down and talk." Du Wei pointed to the chair in the room again: "There is tea on the table, pour it yourself. Don't be polite here. Don't be restrained. I don't like people who are too tight."
Deron kept silent. He just glanced at Du Wei curiously, wondering why Du Wei treated this kid so favorably.
In fact, Kakarot was extremely disturbed. Because at least. Being able to talk face to face with the world-renowned Lord Tulip Duke. His Excellency the Duke still spoke to himself so amiably, with such a gentle tone. Not at all big-shot airs...in fact, for young Kakarot. Duke Tulip has always been an object of worship in his heart.
"I can't take the title of knight." After hesitating for a while, Kakarot finally said the answer: "My father and mother are slaves. I am the first generation of free people, so... I am not eligible to become a knight unless It's an amnesty."
A smile line appeared on the corner of Du Wei's mouth, and then he signaled the young man to continue with his encouraging eyes.
"My father was a slave in a mine... He was tried and convicted when he was young, turned into a slave, and deprived of his imperial citizenship. Sent to the south to mine, my mother. Yes..."
Du Wei suddenly smiled. Glancing at Kakarot's dark skin: "Your mother is a Nanyang. Isn't that right? Your complexion is a bit dark, which is a characteristic of Nanyang."
"... That's it." Kakarot nodded.
His eyes tried to hide his inferiority complex.
Du Wei can understand his low self-esteem: after all. In the hearts of most Roland people, Nanyang people. It's like being a slave. is synonymous with humbleness.
"Originally, as the son of a slave, I should also be a slave. My father worked in the mines all his life, and finally redeemed his sins... He saved the life of a supervisor in the mine, but he was stoned Died. The overseer was a distant relative of a nobleman, in return. He gave me a chance to be pardoned, and I got a free status. From slave to freeman... I was eight years old at that time."
Simply tell. The tone was also a little indifferent, but Du Wei and Delong. Can imagine. In this seemingly indifferent discourse. The hidden misery.
"The empire has laws, and my parents are slaves. In my generation, although free citizens have been restored, but because I am the first generation of free citizens. So the imperial law does not allow people like me to obtain the title of knight. I am like this People, even if they enter the army, they can only be a soldier for the rest of their life. Even an officer can't go there." Kakarot shook his head: "That's why I didn't take the knight test."
This land is indeed the law of the empire. According to the law. Kakarot's generation was just out of slavery. No "noble" occupations are allowed. Only his descendants can escape this imprisonment.
Although somewhat cruel, this world is a feudal world. Hierarchy is strict.
Du Wei smiled: "Who did you learn your martial arts from?"
"My teacher. He used to be a mercenary. When he was old, he returned to his hometown to live in seclusion. He took me in, since I was eight years old. He began to teach me..."
When it came to this, Kakarot's tone was obviously a little vague.
After all, he's still a young man... Du Wei sighed, not knowing how to hide it.
As he spoke, Du Wei took out the booklet from the table. Gently placed in front of Kakarot. Turned to one of the pages.
"Kakarot, male. Twenty-three years old. Warrior. No rank. The real strength is estimated to be the seventh-level standard of the empire. The son of a slave. He broke away from slavery at the age of eight and became a free citizen. A native of Purple Leaf City on the southern border. Under the tutelage of: Kusa-Lima. Kusa-Lima. Sixth-level martial artist from the mainland, from the south. He has served in the "Hongxue Mercenary Corps" for 16 years, and less than 20 years. An adventure of the Hongxue Mercenary Corps in the Nanyang Swamp The group was wiped out, and only Kusa Lima survived. Since then, he has lived in seclusion and returned to the countryside to work in agriculture. He owns a property and four acres of land. He died two years ago because of alcoholism and fighting with others. He owed a total of four gambling debts before his death. One hundred and sixty gold coins. All the family property has not been returned, and there is no inheritance."
Black and white. Clearly, clearly write all of Kakarot's background, background and mentors!
The young man looked up at Du Wei in surprise.
Du Wei smiled: "Don't be nervous. I'm not targeting you. But... since you have entered the finals, you are likely to become the leader of the Knights of Roland's Sword in the future... It is impossible for us to let the person responsible for guarding Longchinus The leader of the Spear Knights is a person of unknown origin! The reason I show you this is to tell you that although you concealed something when you filled out your resume when you signed up, in the face of our power, a child like you It's just a joke. If I want to investigate, I can even dig out all the things about you peeing your pants when you were a child!"
Kakarot's eyes immediately became a little wary.
Du Wei could clearly feel it. The child seemed to have a bit of hostility in his eyes.
"Also. You seem to be hiding something..." Du Wei smiled: "You seem to be burdened with a little trouble."
He tapped his finger on the paper twice: "I'm very curious about you. And you're about to become a member of Roland's Sword Knights. I have to check your background carefully... Of course, you There is no doubt about my origin. It's just... your teacher. That Mr. Kusa-Lima seems to be a little... um. How should I put it, it's complicated!"
Du Wei said slowly, while carefully looking at the young man's expression: "The Hongxue Mercenary Group... a second-rate mercenary group. So they were wiped out during their adventure in the southern swamp. It won't attract too many people's attention, right? But I'm curious. In the southern swamp, there are no other powerful monsters except Griffin. If they can wipe out a mercenary group, it's obvious that they I encountered a group of griffins. This is the only explanation... But... "
Du Wei sighed: "A few days ago, the people I sent to the south came back and told me an interesting thing, your teacher, as the only person who survived that mercenary group, in his relics, actually Not a single weapon has a griffin pattern! Isn’t this a custom in your area? He should have encountered a griffin and escaped back, he should be qualified to do that, but he didn’t!”
Du Wei was not in a hurry, he had accurately captured the tension in the young man's eyes.
"This is the first suspicious point. The second suspicious point is... your teacher died in a drunken fight two years ago... I'm curious. A bunch of drunks fought, your teacher is also a sixth-level warrior... of course .I guess your teacher's strength may be more than level six. But the problem is... a level six warrior. How could he be beaten to death in a drunken brawl? It's almost like saying that the head of a knight order rides a horse When I fell to my death... a joke!"
Du Wei's tone became more and more severe.
And Kakarot. The boy put his hand next to his leg. It has been squeezed tightly. Clenched into a fist, while still trembling slightly. His expression was indifferent, his lips tightly pursed.
"The third doubt." Du Wei said lightly: "You, as your teacher's apprentice. You were adopted by him when you were eight years old. It can be said that he can even be regarded as your father! He supported you, the church What kind of grace is it to cultivate your martial arts? It stands to reason. He was beaten to death by a group of drunks. As his apprentice and adopted son, you are young and full of vigor. You shouldn't be that cowardly Idiot. If it was someone else, I would have taken a knife to take revenge on those people! But you didn't!"
Kakarot's body began to tremble. He seemed to be trying to be patient.
"The fourth doubtful point, after your teacher died, you sent him to the funeral, and then you disappeared! According to the records, you disappeared for two full years. These two years. Where did you go? Not in your hometown , There is no record of any work... Where did you go? In the southern swamp? Lived like a savage for two years?" Du Wei smiled softly.
"The fifth doubtful point. Your current strength is much stronger than when you disappeared two years ago, right? Your teacher is only at the sixth level. But your strength shown in the ring should have reached the seventh level or above. Of course, maybe you are a genius. Your achievements surpassed the teacher's. It can barely be explained... But, I think things don't seem to be that simple."
"The sixth doubt is more interesting to me." Du Wei smiled, his brows raised, and then he stared at Kakarot and the young man's eyes: "Just About three months ago, you returned to your hometown. But just three days later, Ziye City in the south, which is the hometown of you and your teacher, the local garrison commander of Ziye City was assassinated by his enemy! Although he was assassinated later It failed, but the guard of the garrison commander died six times! Of course... I'm not going to say that you did this thing... It's just that after this thing happened, you disappeared again! Then you just Came to the imperial capital."
After speaking. Du Wei looked at the young man with a smile: "Dear Kakarot. You won't tell me that all this is just a coincidence."
Kakarot stood up abruptly. The body quickly took a few steps back.
His eyes widened, and he stared at Du Wei: "Your Excellency, what do you want!"
Du Wei was still sitting there, looking at the young man with a smile on his face.
Probably Du Wei's eyes put too much pressure on Kakarot, the two looked at each other for a while, the young man finally couldn't bear the pressure in Du Wei's eyes, he finally couldn't bear it anymore, and suddenly turned around , pulled out a short spear from under the samurai robe around his waist, and held it tightly with both hands...
Fortunately, he still had a sliver of reason and did not point the spear at Du Wei rashly.
Du Wei sighed and looked at the young man: "It seems... that assassination was done by you. Your reaction has proved my guess."
"Then what do you want to do? Catch me!" Kakarot said proudly, with the stubbornness and unyieldingness unique to young people on his face.
"No, no, no." Du Wei shook his head, smiled lazily, and stretched his waist: "I'm not from the Imperial Supervision Bureau, this matter is out of my control... and..." He pointed Kakarot pointed at the short spear, and smiled gently: "If I were you, put away this iron rod. You should be very clear that you are not my opponent at all with this thing. If I want to catch you, I don't need to call you here, I can send a team of soldiers to catch you."
"You... what do you want!" Kakarot glared at Du Wei.
"It's very simple." Du Wei picked up the teacup in front of him and blew: "You are one of the future leaders of our Roland Sword Knights, so it is necessary for me to have a full understanding of you—it's as simple as that."
As he spoke, he pointed to the chair in front of him again: "Now, sit down and talk, young man, tell me your story, maybe I can help you."
Kakarot hesitated for a while, the young man was struggling, but in the end, he finally sat down. After all, what he is facing is not an ordinary opponent, but the famous Duke Tulip! A master who is equally excellent in magic and martial arts!
"I... my teacher, he didn't die in a drunken brawl." Kakarot gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with grief and hatred: "You are right, how could a sixth-level warrior be Killed by a bunch of drunks! He was murdered! The culprit who killed him was the garrison commander!"
"Very good, you finally told the truth." Du Wei smiled: "I like honest people, you continue to speak."
"Also... my teacher, there is indeed no griffin pattern on all his weapons!" When Kakarot said this, a proud expression suddenly appeared on his face: "Because...he put the griffin pattern on it." It's tattooed on my body!"
Du Wei was surprised for the first time.
"Tattoo on your body?" Du Wei thought for a while: "You don't seem to have such a custom in your local area, right? I only know that your local people will engrave this kind of pattern on their weapons."
"My teacher got it tattooed on his body because... he is qualified to do so!"
When Kakarot said this, his eyes shone brightly!
Du Wei's heart moved, he had a faint premonition, as if he was going to have some unexpected gains!
"Everything starts with the last adventure of the Hongxue Mercenary Group... The teacher told me that the fact that everyone in the Hongxue Mercenary Group was wiped out was not because they encountered a group of lions. Eagle... but because they discovered a secret of great value... And in the end, everyone killed each other because of internal strife! To be precise, it was my teacher who discovered the secret, while others wanted to kill him and seize Go to that secret!"
"Go on!" Du Wei whispered, and subconsciously glanced at Delong again. But he found that Delong's legs had been put down on the table at some point, and his face was a little more solemn.
"That secret... has something to do with griffins." Kakarot's expression was a little sad and angry.
Suddenly, he put down the short spear in his hand, threw the weapon on the ground, then stretched out his hands to grab the skirt of his clothes, and pulled it hard!
With a snort, his upper body clothes parted, revealing the young man's strong chest.
He's muscular, with a solid two-pack of pecs and eight-pack abs that show he's been put through a lot of work.
To Du Wei and Delong's slight surprise, there was a blood-red tattoo on the young man's chest!
The color of the tattoo is crimson, as if it was tattooed with fresh blood!
And that pattern, a eagle-headed animal body, vibrating wings, sharp claws and teeth, is extremely ferocious!
It is a griffin with teeth and claws!