The young man picked up some pies, bread and the chicken bones left by the guests from two tables near the table where Bellian and the others were eating, and put them all into a cloth bag. After picking up the food from these two tables
After getting the things, pass behind Balian and go to another table to get the half piece of leftover honey bread.
Just as he was passing behind Balian, Balian, who was too hot from eating and had lifted up his clothes to expose his belly, suddenly felt as if a gust of wind was blowing through his waist. However, he had just drank a large glass of dark beer at this time.
Balian didn't pay attention.
But after feeling the wind, he habitually put down his clothes. With this movement, he touched his belt, and found that the gold pendant around his waist was gone.
It was Balian's mother, Lady Kellan. When Balian was sent to Sir Logan as a knight's squire, Lady Kelland found a metallurgist to make it. Although it was not big, it was full of a mother's concern for her son who had traveled far away.
and blessing, Balian has always worn it as a treasure.
As soon as this thing was gone, Balian quickly looked to the ground and around him. When he looked around, he saw that the young man from behind was using the piece of honey bread as a cover to steal the item in his hand from Balian's waist.
The gold pendants left were stuffed into the bag.
"Stop!" The furious Bellion yelled and went to catch him. When the boy saw that he had been caught stealing, he felt guilty and quickly grabbed the bag and rushed out of the door. He ran very fast, but
Balian and Bran were not slow at all. They rushed out of the gate and chased him on the street, leaving Drew alone in the tavern to pay the bill.
The boy ran very fast, and he was very familiar with the streets. Although Balian and Bran had good physical strength and did not run slowly, they were still left behind by a large distance.
Balian knew that if he continued to chase like this, he would definitely not be able to catch the thief. Seeing that he was about to turn into an alley ahead, Balian winked at Bran. The two people who stayed together every day had a strong tacit understanding, and Bran
I immediately understood what it meant.
After Balian followed the boy into a narrow and long alley, Balian's speed slowed down obviously. It was not that Balian couldn't catch up, but because there were too many messy things in the box, and the boy was too thin.
The body can jump around and avoid obstacles quickly, but the tall and strong Balian cannot.
However, Balian gritted his teeth and chased after him. Although he was slower, he still only had two or three positions, which could still put pressure on the young man.
The two of them chased each other and ran to the end of the alley, where there was a fence gate two people high. The young man stopped, and Balian stopped breathing heavily. He took a breath and gave this angrily.
The young man said: "Give me the things back and I can spare you."
Although the young man was out of breath, he still shook his head stubbornly, "I won't give it back to you. I have great use for this thing of yours, and if it weren't for the fact that you are the winner of the trial by combat, and also saved
Innocent girl's upright knight, I've also taken the purse from your arms, so be content."
Hearing this, Balian couldn't laugh or cry. Hearing what the young man said, he only lost one pendant, so he was lucky? Balian asked helplessly: "Then what do you mean, I still need to thank you?"
"
The young man took out the golden eagle ornament made by Mrs. Kailan, looked at it, and then said: "You should thank yourself, you are a good person, and I would not steal your things if I didn't have to. You
Don't worry, no matter what the outcome is, I will return this thing to you and it will not be sold or lost."
Although the young man's tone was gentle and his eyes showed admiration for Balian, the personal belongings he regarded as treasures were stolen and he still refused to return them. The anger in Balian's heart was somewhat uncontrollable.
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"You little thief, if you don't listen to all the good things I have to say, then don't blame me for being ruthless!" Balian then strode forward to catch him.
I saw the young man twisting his body flexibly, taking two steps in the opposite direction, and then kicked off the wall on one side of the alley. He soared, as if he was flying. With the help of the reaction force given to him by the wall, he turned over and jumped like a kite.
The fence gate, which was more than two people tall, that is, more than ten feet high, landed firmly on the other side.
After landing, he saw Balian looking at him in surprise, smiled, and said: "Sir Balian, you can't catch me, so you should go back to eat quickly. When I'm done with it, I will return it to you."
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After saying that, he turned around and wanted to leave, but just when he was about to turn around, a sharp steel sword was placed on his neck. The cold feeling made him realize that his current situation was very dangerous.
He could die at any time.
"Master, I've been waiting aside for a long time. You can just kill such a little thief without talking to him." The person who spoke was Bran. At that time, Balion winked at him.
The troops should be divided into two groups to block him.
Balian was talking to the thief just now. On the one hand, he wanted to see if he could get the things back through negotiation. On the other hand, he was not sure whether Bran had come, so he wanted to buy more time.
This young man was so proud just now, but now the sword was placed around his neck, and there were people in front and behind him who he had just offended. He could predict his own end, and he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat from nervousness.
At this time, Balian walked up to the fence gate, raised his foot and kicked it, breaking the three palm-width wooden boards on the fence gate. Then he stretched out his hand, broke them off hard, threw them aside, and then bent down.
Get out.
When the young man saw how strong Balion was, on top of his nervousness, he became more frightened. Over time, his body began to tremble like chaff.
Balian walked up to him, took the golden eagle pendant in his hand, then picked up a hemp rope from the ground, handed it to Bran, and asked him to tie up the kid.
After all, there is no need to threaten him with a sword now. With Balian guarding him, this kid has no chance to escape, and he doesn't have the strength to run anymore. Balian knows that once a person's mentality collapses, he will
I can no longer muster my energy.
Sure enough, the boy's hands were tied by Bran. Just when they were planning to take him and send him to the security team, the boy suddenly knelt down in front of Balian. He choked with tears in his eyes.
Said: "Sir Balian, I beg you, don't send me to the security team. If I am locked up in prison for a few days, my mother will definitely starve to death."
Hearing this, Balian and Bran turned their heads in surprise at the same time and stared into his eyes. After Balian looked at him for a while, he thought about what the young man had just said to him. He felt that this young man was not like
He is a liar. However, although he is very sure in his heart, Balian knows that this kind of young man from the bottom of society who makes a living by stealing often tells lies and is good at taking advantage of the sympathy of others.
Thinking of this, Balian did not directly agree to his request, but said with a smile: "If I don't send you to the security team, you can come back to the tavern with us first."
After escorting the young man back to the tavern, Balian asked Bran to watch him in the stable in the yard behind the tavern to prevent him from escaping. Balian and Drew asked the bartender and maids to find out about the young man.
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Through the introduction of the bartender and maids, Bellion learned the true situation of the boy: the boy's name was Huck, and he lived in a slum not far from the pub. His father was an alcoholic, and he gave birth to a child.
Five years later, one winter night after he drank too much, he fell asleep on the street and froze to death. Huck was raised by his mother who worked as a cook in the tavern and worked hard as a cook.
Just at the beginning of this year, Huck's mother suddenly fell ill. The mother and son suddenly lost their livelihood, and Huck had to take care of his mother. Fortunately, the young man was very filial, doing some odd jobs outside, and then came to the tavern.
Collect some leftover food from the guests and bring it back as food for the mother and son.
The bartenders and maids in the tavern had basically watched this boy grow up and were very familiar with him, but they didn't expect that Huck would actually engage in theft, and even stole a knight.
My lord, you are so bold.
An older bartender, after waiting for everyone to explain Huck's life experience to Balian, carefully asked Balian to see if he could forgive this young man with a tragic life experience. In return, they could provide Balian with this meal.
free.
After hearing this, Balian shook his head with a smile, "I can promise you to forgive this young man, but I can't agree to your request for a free bill." As he said that, Balian threw five silver coins to the older bartender.
After the bartender took the five dinars, he quickly said: "Sir, you gave me too much. I only need two dinars."
"Two and three dinars are paid for your kindness. The God of Fire will definitely bless you kind people." After saying that, Balian stood up and walked to the backyard, leaving behind the excited bartender and the waitress with tears in their eyes.
servants.
After arriving in the backyard, Balian asked Bran to untie the young man named Harker. When Harker saw that Balian was about to forgive him, he came to Balian excitedly, knelt on the ground and said: "Lord Balian,
Huck will always remember your generosity and kindness."
"Get up. If the uncles and aunts in the tavern hadn't interceded for you, I would have sent you to the security team." Balian said and helped him up.
"Thank you, Ser Balian." Harker thanked him again.
Balian waved his hand to tell him not to be so polite, and then asked: "I have two questions that I want to ask you. You must answer me truthfully."
"Yeah, you ask, I will never lie to you." Huck nodded firmly and said.
"Okay, first question, how do you know me? I'm surprised at this. We probably haven't met before." Balian asked curiously.
Hearing this question, Huck smiled and replied: "Sir, we have met before. When you were placing bets in the box at the martial arts tournament, I came over twice to deliver wine. But, twice
I always follow our boss. You and the wealthy businessman mainly talk to our boss, so you can remember me waiting at the door.
Besides, on those two occasions, I was a bartender wearing clean clothes, which is completely different from the sloppy look I have now."
"Oh, I remembered, yes, you are the little bartender, and there is a burn scar on your right hand." Bran said excitedly after hearing what Huck said.
Huck nodded and said: "Yes, it's me. I heard the conversation between the boss and you, and I also know the identity of Sir Balian."
After hearing this, Balian nodded, and then continued to ask: "Why did you steal my things? And, compared to this very light pendant, wouldn't it be better for you to steal my wallet? Where is it?"
The money is enough for you and your mother to buy a nice little house in Yangweixuo."
"Sir, although I am a thief in your eyes, I can swear to the God of Fire that apart from stealing your golden eagle pendant, the people I have stolen from are all bad people. I am here to punish them.
Just to steal their stuff.
My mother has taught me since I was a child that money is very important, but people cannot use any means to make money. Only by relying on honest money earned through one's own efforts can it be spent without feeling hot." Huck told Bellion frankly.