With the afterglow of the evening disappearing, the city of Navia, where the curfew was imposed, quickly fell silent.
Only the patrolling city guards remained on the streets.
Different from the past, today's city guards hold weapons one by one, and stare wide-eyed looking for suspicious figures in the corners and shadows.
The assassination of the priest of the Temple of Thorns in the market in the afternoon has already alarmed the high-level officials of Navia City, and those big shots issued an order that the murderer must be caught within a week.
But the commander of the city guard had no clue.
In the end, the leader could only put the high pressure on his subordinates.
As for the final result
Only God really knows.
"Derlinque is a rich man. If he didn't rely on his contribution to the 'Thunder Temple', how could he become the commander of the city guards?"
When mentioning that commander, Aitelina was full of disdain.
However, Aitelina was careful enough when facing those city guards.
Taking Qin Ran and Mimosa along the path outside the 'Power Stables' shop, bypassing four guard posts and three patrols, they entered the dock area of Navia City.
After passing through stretches of warehouses, Qin Ran's eyes suddenly opened up. Six straight village bridges lead to the sea, and large sailboats are heaving in the waves.
Hush!
The sound of the waves is heard clearly, and the oncoming sea breeze has a special taste.
"It's just ahead!"
"I hid the 'Holy Grail of Thorns' in the sea under a walled bridge. Only the breath of monsters in the sea can cover up the perception of the priests!"
Estelina said softly.
Qin Ran nodded noncommittally.
Qin Ran, who has read "On the Development of the Temples of Navia City", is very clear that although Navia City has 25 temples, except for the highest temple which is 'Thunder', there is no such thing as the sun in common sense. , the moon, and no powerful gods such as day, night, sea, etc.
On the contrary, in the ocean here, there are all kinds of terrifying monsters.
Every year, a 'sea sacrifice' is needed to appease those monsters and ensure the smooth flow of the route.
Moreover, most of the aborigines here believe that sea water is magical.
Of course, it's the bad kind.
In addition, there are customs such as not to approach the sea at night.
However, it was precisely because of this custom that Qin Ran and his party's next actions became much easier.
Most of the city guards are patrolling around the warehouses, none are near the coast.
And the only sentry post on Liutiaozhai Bridge is also useless.
Mimosa, who was following Qin Ran, looked at the empty sentry post that was lit with torches, and couldn't help but be curious.
"After the last night watchman disappeared inside a year and a half ago, no one dared to serve there anymore."
"Including the night watchman, ten people have disappeared in less than half a year. Even the priests of the 'Temple of Sin' have nothing to do with it."
Estelina explained in a low voice.
However, from the beginning to the end, his eyes were not on Mimosa, but on Qin Ran.
Obviously, this explanation was for Qin Ran.
As for the mimosas
In the eyes of the proud temple deacon, Mimosa is a timid servant who has nothing but cooking skills.
"My lord, you shouldn't have brought your servant here."
"He's useless."
Estelina said as she walked.
Such remarks made Mimosa terrified, subconsciously grabbed Qin Ran's cloak, he was very worried that Qin Ran would abandon him.
"Having cooking skills is enough."
Qin Ran answered with half truth and half lie.
When he found out that Aitelina was just a pawn and didn't know why the people behind the scenes wanted to find a "trader" to start with, it would be really unwise for Qin Ran to leave Mimosa alone in the hotel.
Aitelina can be found in the hotel.
Why can't that guy
Even, the opponent has already made a move.
Qin Ran's gaze swept across the surrounding shadows without a trace, and after glancing at the Zhaiqiao in the distance, he moved slightly, completely blocking the mimosa behind him.
Aitlina didn't notice Qin Ran's movements.
But this doesn't mean that Etrina didn't find anything abnormal.
As she got closer to the Zhaiqiao and experienced a baptism, Aitlina, who was already different from ordinary people, stopped her steps with vigilant eyes, and signaled Qin Hou to retreat.
But the moment Etelina stopped, seven or eight figures jumped out of the shadows behind them, each holding a sword and holding a sword, with fierce eyes.
In the direction of the Zhaiqiao, two men dressed as mercenaries in leather armor came out.
One holds two swords in his hands, his body is vigorous, and his face is full of sarcasm. The long swords in his left and right hands are spinning around the opponent's wrist, bringing out patches of cold light.
A bare-handed, but taller than ordinary people, with scars on his face, it makes people gasp when they look at it.
"'Double Swords' Cilic!"
"'The Beast' Edson!"
When she saw the appearance of the two men clearly by the faint moonlight, Etelina exclaimed.
It's over!
When seeing these two people appear, the temple deacon was full of despair.
Both of them are well-known figures in Navia City.
Not only in the mercenary room, but also in the temple.
Because, after the two intercepted and killed a priest of the 'Temple of Wealth' a year ago, they caused a sensation in Navia City.
Everyone was shocked by the boldness of the two men.
In the subsequent pursuit, the two performed even more extraordinary, escaped the pursuit of the Temple of Sin three times, and fled straight to the Northland.
Etelina didn't know why the two sneaked back to Navia City at this time.
Or maybe the other two didn't leave Navia City at all, but just hid somewhere.
But none of this matters anymore.
Most importantly, she had to find a way.
Otherwise, you will really die here!
"well."
Just when Etelina was turning her brain to think about how to survive, a sigh came suddenly.
It's Qin Ran.
Qin Ran shook his head while sighing.
"More cautious than expected."
Qin Ran said so.
Then, he walked straight to the opposite 'Double Swords' Cilic 'The Beast' Edson.
"Wait, they're..."
Estelina opened her mouth to stop it.
However, the words of the temple deacon stopped abruptly.
Cilic, who claimed that his dual swords could catch up with Feng'er's speed, had just swung his dual swords when Qin Ran crushed his wrists.
Edson, who ignored the blade and slashed through, had his neck broken by Kieran.
Everything happens in an instant.
The temple deacon didn't even see the whole process clearly.
What she saw was already the result.
The deacon of the temple was dumbfounded, and his thinking was about to freeze.
It wasn't until the sound of sharp metal cutting flesh came from behind that the temple deacon seemed to be awakened, and when she subconsciously turned her head, she saw a scene she would never forget.
A long and tough long sword shuttled back and forth between the shadow and the human body.
Every time there is a shuttle, one person will fall to the ground.
Every shuttle will sound the wail of the soul.
The long and narrow sword was like the scythe of death, harvesting one prey after another.
The people surrounding them all fell to the ground and died within a few breaths.
And the long and narrow sword made a roar of joy, and the milk swallow flew to Qin Ran's side like returning to its nest.
In the night wind, under the moonlight.
Long swords and crow-feather cloaks dance with the wind.
The sword light flickered.
Hunting sound.