The initial news that there were elves in the Mist Forest was not confirmed, and many people even thought it was just nonsense. Even in the town of Bellica, which was in short supply of hotels and houses due to the sudden increase in population, some adventurers who lacked knowledge of the severe cold climate in the Far North and thought they could survive with sleeping bags ignored warnings and camped outdoors. As a result, The next day there were many people on the street who hadn't woken up. This was the case in the city, let alone the forest where snowstorms raged all day long. In that extreme environment, not to mention the delicate elves, even if Even the strongest barbarian might not survive!
Even so, more rumors of the appearance of recruited elves also spread. Some people even swore that they had indeed seen elves, and they were elves with beautiful silver hair that were difficult to describe in words!
Until one time, several embarrassed mercenaries fled back to Belika Town in horror and told about the terrible things they encountered in the forest. In the forest, there were some elves wearing masks that flexibly shuttled through the wind and snow. Outsiders are full of hostility and even attack and kill mercenaries and adventurers who enter the forest. And this time the mercenaries also brought an evidence, a dart stuck in the arm of a mercenary. This finely crafted, light and sharp dart really did not look like something that human craftsmen could create. . It’s just that┉┉After this incident came out, the Bellica Fortress near the town immediately dispatched a garrison, arrested several mercenaries on charges of illegal entry, and confiscated the dart. There were no witnesses or evidence on the matter. It also became a rumor.
However, the profit-driven slave hunting team was like sharks that smelled the smell of blood. They quietly entered the Kingdom of Saxony in groups in an attempt to capture the legendary silver-haired elf. No matter what, as long as it is named as an elf, it will definitely sell for a good price.
The tall black horse strode to the gate of Belika Town. The man in a windbreaker looked at the place he had been with a playful expression. The last time he came here, the town seemed very deserted. Not long after, the streets There was almost a sea of people on the street. In addition to the militia and city defense teams responsible for security at the entrance of the town, Bellica Fortress also sent some garrison troops to maintain public order. Moreover, the barracks under construction next to it indicated that the garrison troops would be stationed in the town for a long time this time.
Moving along with the long team entering the city, the garrison still needs to replenish supplies for the last time in Bellica Town, and then they can start their real journey.
"Wow~ This horse looks really good!"
Some adventurers and mercenaries couldn't help but comment on the man's mount. They had to say that this was indeed a rare good horse. From its size, it could be seen that it was a good horse that could travel thousands of miles a day.
"Sir, your horses are really good. I have a batch of goods to be shipped out and I am short of some horses. I wonder if you are willing to part with them. Of course I am willing to pay this price┉┉" A smuggler with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks talked. He walked over and pointed out a few fingers. As a smuggler, he naturally knew how to look at goods. If he could get such a good horse and sell it to those horse-loving lords, he would definitely make ten times the profit.
"Get out of here!"
What embarrassed the smuggler was that the man gave the answer unceremoniously.
"If you think the price is low, I can still do it┉Hmm~"
This time, before the smuggler could finish speaking, the man directly hit the smuggler in the face with his elbow. Under the huge impact, the smuggler's cheek almost sunk, and his nosebleeds flew into the air along with his broken teeth. . The smuggler fell to the ground and rolled several times before he stopped and twitched uncontrollably.
"Damn it! You actually dare to attack our brothers." When several other smugglers saw their companions being beaten, they immediately rushed over and surrounded the man: "Do you know who we are?"
The man looked at the smuggler and said with a tone full of disdain: "Every smuggler in the free city knows how to decorate himself. The richer the smuggler, the more successful he is. Judging from your shabby appearance, it's rubbish." !”
Rubbish! ! This word entered the minds of the smugglers like the harshest tone, and easily stirred up the nerves that control angry emotions. Several smugglers even drew their swords, ready to teach the wanton man in front of them a lesson. The mercenaries and adventurers on the side were all excited and ready to watch the show. For these mercenaries who licked blood from the tip of their swords all day long, fighting was as indispensable as the spice of life.
"A bunch of filthy rats, do you all want to be thrown into prison by the town guard?" While the mercenaries were heckling, a man who was also wearing warm clothes and had short hair cut to the ears, was tall, strong and slightly skinned. The swarthy female mercenary came over and scolded.
"It's Melanie, Melanie, the leader of the Burning Blade mercenaries!"
"Why did this crazy woman come here?"
The mercenaries immediately started talking quietly when they saw the female mercenary. Apparently, the female mercenary named Melanie was somewhat famous. At least many male mercenaries looked a little scared when they saw her. When several smugglers saw Melanie, they were like a mouse seeing a cat and did not dare to say a word loudly. They could only stare at the man fiercely.
Another tall mercenary with a shaved head and tattoos on his face raised the wine bottle in his hand and waved to Melanie: "Hey Melanie, when did you come to this damn place to catch those wolves? Come and earn a vote? To celebrate our meeting, why don’t we do it together tonight?”
"Fuck you, Burcott! The last time I fucked you, I didn't feel happy enough for you. Damn it! Get out of here, I still don't like your soft dick." Mera Ni sneered unceremoniously that a female man is full of character. The mercenaries around him burst into laughter. The male mercenary named Burcott lowered his head in embarrassment.
"Melanie, this matter has nothing to do with you. It was this bastard who injured our people first." Seeing Melanie, the smuggler explained first.
"Okay, don't think that I don't know that you want to do something deceptive and abducted again. This time you have taken a liking to someone else's horse and want to buy it by force." After Melanie finished speaking, she couldn't help but look at the tall black horse. It was indeed A good horse with a pure bloodline made Melanie a little excited to see it.
Hey~ This horse looks so familiar. Suddenly, Melanie's brows frowned, as if she had seen this horse before. After all, it is rare to see a horse with pure black hair without a trace of mottled color.
Another smuggler helped up his companion who was almost unconscious after being beaten and came over. The leader immediately said, "Look at what a good thing this bastard has done. He actually dealt with such a heavy hand."
Melanie was interrupted from her thoughts and looked at the miserable smuggler: "Wow~ It's really miserable. I say that your kid was really cruel. You should pay compensation no matter what. Others┉┉”
Before Melanie could finish speaking, three piercing sounds sounded again. Melanie felt her vision suddenly blurred, and all the smugglers flew out and landed on the ground. This time, all the smugglers fainted. A man is getting up.
What's wrong! ? Melanie was stunned for a moment. What happened just now
The man slowly took off his hood and stared at Melanie and said word by word: "If I were really cruel, they would be dead by now."
bump!
The wine bottle fell to the ground and broke into pieces. The bald tattooed mercenary Burkett rubbed his eyes as if he couldn't believe what he saw. He stared at the man in front of him with disbelief and stammered: "Ger┉Ger┉Kate! It's actually Gerkat!"
Melanie stood stunned on the spot as if petrified. After a few seconds, the female mercenary trembled as if someone had poured a bucket of ice water on her from top to bottom, and screamed almost like a little girl. Erkat jumped away.
Yes, it is indeed Gerkat! The memory in Melanie's mind flashed back. She had indeed seen that black horse, in the arena of Free City! It was a competitive match that Melanie would never forget. The strongest undefeated king in the free city, Gerkat, accepted the challenge from the Kingdom of Karut and single-handedly dealt with the five great knight captains from the Kingdom of Karut. !
It was an overwhelming victory without any suspense, with splashes of blood, broken armor, and the neighing of war horses. Gerkat riding a black horse in the arena was like the God of War descending into the world. The five people who cooperated with each other tacitly Even though the Grand Knight Commander of the Karut Kingdom tried his best, he still couldn't escape the fate of being killed. The five Grand Knights didn't even have a chance to issue a declaration of surrender!
Even though several years have passed, the almost boiling fanaticism in the arena at that time is still engraved in Melanie's mind. In Melanie's eyes, Gerkat, who won the victory at that time, simply blended into this fanatic atmosphere. Like the gods, the true undefeated god of war!
"Gelkat!"
"Gelkat!"
The mercenaries shouted, and many of them looked excited like extremely fanatical believers. The queue at the gate of the town quickly separated into two columns and Gelkate made way for him, as if to welcome the returning king! The leader of the strongest mercenary group, the eternal undefeated king in the arena, and the god of death on the battlefield are all titles given to Gerkat by countless mercenaries! There are even many mercenaries who worship Gerkat as the God of War!