This wasn't Hao Ren's first visit to Becky's manor—but it had been a long time since his last visit. Compared with the last time I left, this manor has not changed much. Its furnishings and layout are still the same as it was at the beginning. It seems that even after becoming a member of the nobility, Becky is very concerned about purchasing luxury goods and arranging the manor. Things are still not of much interest. The only change here is the large wine cellar in the basement: the communication equipment and emergency transmission devices that Hao Ren left in the basement are still there. The outside space expanded (she probably just dug her own basement a whole circle), and turned into a huge wine storage, which was filled with fine wines from all over the mainland. The mice that come out of it are at least half a catty...
From this point, Hao Ren can be sure that Becky is a mercenary in her bones. It's hard to believe how a girl like her can be so addicted to alcohol... Could it be that she plans to exercise her drinking capacity first? To be invincible in the world, and then take the opportunity of drinking to bring Ophra down
Hao Ren and his party had dinner in the living room of the manor, and the butler ordered the servants to prepare a comfortable guest room for them. While chatting about digestion after dinner, Hao Ren approached the housekeeper and asked about Becky's business trip: "Where is the Dark Mountain? What's going on there?"
It may be that Becky's mission itself is also an open action, and the steward did not hide it: "The Dark Mountain is in the southeast of the capital, and it is a natural barrier that separates the Black Forest from the fertile plain. The east side of the mountain is the famous Black Forest— It used to be the territory of the Elven Empire in the ancient magic empire. There are many powerful creatures left in the ancient times in that mountain range, as well as some mysterious ruins and magic energy nodes, so it is very dangerous for ordinary people, and few people go there on weekdays This time, it is said that a powerful burst of energy suddenly appeared in the dark mountains, and even the Magicians Association far away in the capital clearly observed its fluctuations, so His Majesty the King sent a group of magicians to investigate the matter, To determine whether there is a sudden awakening of dangerous ancient creatures or ruins. The hostess is serving as an escort mission with the knights this time, and she will return after sending those scholars and mages to their destinations."
"The ruins of the ancient magic empire?" Hao Ren showed interest, "Does this happen often?"
Although the remaining eldest son organization on this planet has been cleaned up, and theoretically there are no other ancient dangerous creatures left, Hao Ren is still interested in any changes that may occur here: after all, this is the "world-destroyer" of the dream plane. It is one of the only ecological planets left after the disaster, and an unimaginable ancient heritage has been left on this land. Maybe there is an amazing clue hidden behind a small event that suddenly popped up.
"This... I'm just a housekeeper, I don't know much about this kind of thing," the housekeeper showed a perplexed look, "I just heard that in places like the Dark Mountains, where there are many ancient magic empire heritages, mysterious and strange events often occur. But then again, these incidents are often caused by the ignorant mountain people nearby who are making rumors randomly. They live a closed life, are superstitious and ignorant, and always like to talk about such topics to scare outsiders."
"Oh..." Hao Ren nodded with a long voice, noncommittal to the butler's words.
It seems that we still have to wait for Becky to come back to inquire about the specific situation.
There was nothing to say that night, and the next day, the gate on the east side of the royal city was opened, and a group of royal knights in fresh clothes and angry horses returned to the capital, and Becky was among them. Hand over everything to the subordinates and rush home quickly.
Hao Ren, who was waiting in the manor, saw a heroic female knight appearing on the avenue. She was riding a tall and strong Kirzen war horse, which was covered with shining horse armor. The emblem of the Holleta royal family was on the horse. One side of the armor hangs down, and the female knight herself is wearing a lightweight half-body armor, with a sky blue battle robe on the outside of the armor, and a golden dragon eagle and short sword embroidered on the battle robe, which should be the logo of the Knights; behind the female knight , the two retinue cavalry each held a spear, and a long and narrow banner with a blue background and a white border was hung on the tip of the spear. It is a wolf head.
That was probably Betsy's family crest.
Lily saw Becky galloping towards her from a distance, with a happy look on her face, but she still reached out and poked Hao Ren's arm: "Landlord, look at her appearance! This is really a success!" Great nobleman!"
"Well, she's more majestic than before," Hao Ren folded his arms with a smile, "But I don't see any aristocratic temperament from her, she looks like a female bandit who just came down from the mountain, um, dressed in royal clothes clothing."
If outsiders casually commented on a countess entrusted by the royal family, it would at least be a blood-spattered five-step conflict, but Hao Ren and Becky didn't talk about this. Comrades who have been through life and death, coupled with Becky's carefree mercenary temperament, the content of the emails between the two of them usually follow the Sahara, and casual nonsense is the main form of communication between the two of them...
While talking, Becky had already rode her horse to the gate of the manor. She reined in the horse's reins, let Kerzen's horse slow down and trot with ease, and circled in front of Hao Ren. The three old friends came forward and raised their hands to give them a high-five: "Yo! I thought you were going to forget about my little place!"
Vivienne is not used to such a warm greeting, because it always reminds her of that crazy little bat spirit (in fact, Becky should really have a common language with Heather Anna), but she still hits Becky. Palm down, with a smile on his face: "How come - we are just busy running around the universe, don't we usually send you photos and short videos?"
"Yeah, yeah, you guys are busy with big things," Becky waved her arms carelessly, "I really envy you guys, every day is like a Hollywood blockbuster, what did you send me last time...Kolo is Right? My blood boils watching it, it's so fucking epic!"
The two retinue cavalry behind Becky listened blankly, carrying flagpoles and spears. They didn't know what their lord was talking about, but they still felt that they should be respectful—this is a newly promoted legendary hero, she said Nine times out of ten it was an epic adventure…
Hao Ren looked at Becky's eager face and couldn't help coke, and couldn't help but tease: "Then why don't you quit your job and come to work here? Continue to follow my team to save the world?"
"Forget it, I'm just saying it casually," Becky waved her hands repeatedly, "Your job has a high risk factor. If I die inside, I will feel sorry for this estate. I quite like the life in front of me. And Having said that, I am not an idle person now, I am the head of the branch of the Royal Knights, there are 1,800 knights under my command, and I am still in charge of instructing the martial arts of two noble children, I am very busy. "
As they talked, they walked towards the manor. At this moment, they had come to the main house. Betsy's horses and weapons were placed by two followers, and she pushed open the door with her own hands: "Ah, I haven't come back for several days. , it’s better at home.”
Hao Ren looked at Becky curiously: "I heard that you joined the Knights' Order because you couldn't stand the noble life?"
"On the one hand," Betsy shrugged, "the aristocratic life is very boring, especially for a female aristocrat like me who has no fiefs, only titles, real estate and annuities, so I have nothing to do, usually I can only hang out with a group of noble ladies. Bragging X, but I still don’t understand what they’re bragging about, and they don’t understand what I’m talking about. The communication is similar to TM contact with the third kind, so it’s better to find something to do. At the same time, I joined the Knights and have other things. One big reason—”
Speaking of this, she deliberately paused, and Lily also asked cooperatively: "What is the reason?"
"Fief, there is no fief," Becky spread her hands, "I am an honored nobleman, but I am not a real noble inherited. If there is no military merit, there is no fief. If you join the Knights, you can solve the problem. Holley The Kingdom of the Tower is very serious about this, it is not just a noble name that can be fertile land, it has to be earned by yourself, my goal is very lofty!"
"You're quite far-sighted," Hao Ren immediately looked at Becky with admiration. He didn't expect this female mercenary to be really motivated after becoming a nobleman, but he then joked, " But besides this, there should be another reason—did you meet Marshal Ophra often after joining the Knights?"
Becky coughed twice immediately, but immediately accepted Hao Ren's complaints with shamelessness, and proudly puffed out her chest: "That's—do you think I'm very handsome now? Isn't it a bit of Ophra? The shadow of the marshal!"
Hao Ren knows why Becky's painting style has changed, but she is still moving closer to Ophra...
However, he was also not interested in discussing her orientation with this Ji guy, but directly brought up the matter: "We are here to discuss something, and we need the help of you and Marshal Ovra on this matter."
When it comes to business, Becky can still get serious right away—and it seems that the experience of serving in the Knights has somewhat changed her character, making her appear much more mature and stable than before. With the help of two attendants, she removed the armor, and then sat in front of Hao Ren: "I have read the message you sent earlier, you want to organize a group of dream plane survivors to pass through the wall of reality? Things have progressed to this point One step?"
"That's right," Hao Ren nodded, "This matter requires the cooperation of Holleta at the national level."