Mission Hall was crowded with people and very lively.
Viewed from the air, this zigzag-shaped building complex located in the central area of Meiding City is so majestic and gorgeous.
Four Gothic-style buildings closely surround the small square square inside, with solid white stone walls, towering spires, smooth marble floors, carved corridors and exquisite sculptures everywhere.
It shows the mission hall’s supreme status and strong financial resources.
Except for the Medin Cathedral, which is located not far from the Mission Hall, the Central Arena and the Golden Skull Auction House can barely compare with it, even the castle of the city lord's palace is far behind. Not to mention most of the areas in Medin City.
Those low-rise houses, dirty alleys and dusty streets.
Sometimes people even have the illusion that a place like the mission hall is simply a corner of heaven that accidentally fell into the earth.
Only those who have had the opportunity to visit larger cities know that there are countless more magnificent and gorgeous buildings than the mission hall, and the use of magic patterns in them is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Moreover, this itself is the standard architectural style of mission halls. Mission halls in almost every city have the same layout. The only differences are the size, internal decoration and the use of some magic patterns. The Meiding City Mission is regarded as a paradise by the country bumpkins.
The church is actually just the lowest level among the local branches of the mission hall.
In the human world, there will always be a gap between the rich and the poor. Just like the sharp contrast between the slums and the rich areas of Meiding City, residents of small rural towns in the south will never be able to use their imagination to outline that
Scenes of big cities that are out of reach for them.
The old bear walked through the crowd and walked towards the familiar mission hall.
Approaching the street where the mission hall is located, there are more mercenaries and knights in the crowd. These people, who are carrying weapons and holding war horses, may have serious expressions, may be calm and calm, or may gather around to discuss something in a low voice.
, or showing off to each other the weapons they just bought or the brand new leather armor.
Even though there are many female mercenaries among them, the whole neighborhood is still filled with a strong masculine atmosphere. Most of the oncoming mercenaries have disheveled hair, bare chests, and eyes full of wild eyes and kinked muscles.
, unabashedly conveying the message "Don't mess with me" to the surrounding crowd.
If some young rookie enters the world of mercenaries, they may immediately turn into a frightened little quail. But for the forty-year-old Xiong, all this has become commonplace. Over the years,
This neighborhood, the white building and the people around it were originally part of his life.
"Old Bear!"
"Hi, old man!"
Along the way, people greeted Lao Xiong from time to time.
The old bear responded one by one. Occasionally, when he met some particularly familiar old friends, he would hug each other and kiss each other on the cheek.
However, unlike his usual cheerful and enthusiastic attitude, Lao Xiong seemed a little preoccupied at this moment. When greeting everyone, he was absent-minded and in a daze. The smile on his face was as stiff as if it were carved out of wood.
The people who greeted him seemed to understand his situation very well. After they looked at his back and disappeared into the crowd, they looked at each other with deep pity and sighs.
In the world of mercenaries, trustworthy friendship is an extremely precious thing.
No matter how lonely a mercenary is, he still needs companions. A mercenary may only be able to hunt a level 2 monster, but a team of mercenaries may be able to hunt a level 5 or even level 6 monster. The points and rewards obtained,
It is dozens or hundreds of times that of second- and third-level monsters.
But the mercenaries in the mission hall come from all over the mainland. Many of them don't even know their names, let alone understand each other's personalities.
If you are not careful, you may bring a wolf or a stupid pig by your side. Not only will you not be able to save your life at the critical moment, but you may be bitten severely by the other party or make an own mistake, and your life will be lost in vain.
Therefore, mercenaries are always wary and suspicious of each other, seeking necessary cooperation.
In the mission hall of Meiding City, Lao Xiong and several other mercenaries were called "Lao Ma".
Not only in Meiding City, but also in the mission hall of any city, there is a group of people called "Lao Ma". Their existence is one of the unique scenery in the mission hall.
Old horse is an apt metaphor. It means that these mercenaries are as trustworthy as an old horse.
These mercenaries are usually powerful people who have settled in the local area, have rich experience, and are tough enough in their skills. Not only do they have a good understanding of the local Warcraft Mountains, geographical terrain, people and customs. Moreover, they themselves are
There is nothing more reliable than relying on the mercenary points, credit and reputation accumulated over the years.
Therefore, they are some of the most popular among all mercenaries. You may not be able to trust others, but if you find an "old horse" that everyone recognizes, you will be right!
Not only some mercenary teams that are short of people will choose them, but even some knight teams, merchant escort teams, large mercenary groups, and even nobles and the military who pass by and need manpower will often seek cooperation with them.
Lao Xiong is one of the most famous "old horses" in the mission hall of Meiding City.
He used to be a frontier soldier and fought many battles with the Feili people in the border city of Longmen. Later, after he retired, he wandered around and worked as a mercenary to make money. Finally, he settled in Meiding City.
Although he has never obtained the registration certificate of the Knights Hall in his life, he has the strength of a four-star armed knight. In addition, he is familiar with the terrain of the Warcraft Mountains around Meiding City and has rich combat experience, which makes him an important member of the mercenary team.
The effect is much higher than that of a brave knight.
There are many stories about Lao Xiong circulating in the mercenary circle of Meiding City, and these stories, without exception, are all praises for this "old horse". In many stories, the mercenaries who finally survived by relying on Lao Xiong,
To this day, he still appears in the mission hall every day. If anyone says anything bad about Lao Xiong, he will be slapped immediately.
This is the world of mercenaries. Realistic and cruel, but also full of romance and heroism.
In their life of licking blood, there is betrayal, betrayal, self-seeking, reputation, trust, friendship and respect. They only respect and obey the strong. If they want to gain their respect, they want to be in this world.
If you want to survive in China, you can only speak with your own ability and strength.
Once you have conquered your companions and won their friendship and trust, there is no need for you to brag. Your reputation will be widely spread in the mercenary world, and you will be able to enjoy it wherever you go. But for those who are incompetent, even if they talk well,
No one pays attention to you. Maybe when I find an opportunity, I will tease you or even step on you.
"What's wrong with the old bear?" A short mercenary who had just completed his mission and returned to Meiding City and was dusty with work asked a middle-aged mercenary he knew well next to him strangely.
"Alas," the middle-aged mercenary in leather armor sighed, lowered his head and shook his head, "I just received the news that his wife, children, and more than a dozen members of his wife's family all died in
It's south. Lao Xiong didn't get married until he was forty years old and had a child. He collapsed when he received the news."
The short mercenary opened his mouth, but felt that nothing could come out for a while.
Mercenaries like them spend their whole lives working at the bottom of society. If they are lucky, they will be appreciated by a certain noble, be named in the knight's hall, become an official knight, and then get a fief based on military merit. Or
Just join the big mercenary group and work your way up. Although you are not a formal knight, at least you will have enough food and clothing.
But those are a minority after all. Most people can only struggle at the bottom of society, living a life without knowing what will happen tomorrow.
Lao Xiong is an object of envy in the eyes of many people.
I have excellent skills and can settle down in a family. Even if I am not rich, I will finally be harmonious and beautiful. Especially when I have a son in my forties, my life will be even more worthwhile.
The short mercenary has also seen Lao Xiong’s wife. Although she is not beautiful, she is gentle and virtuous. Lao Xiong does almost nothing at home. The woman does all the work single-handedly. A woman who cares about a man so much, the mercenary
Which brother in the army doesn't secretly be envious of him?
But who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, the woman died and her son was gone too. For the forty-year-old Xiong, it was like his whole life was ruined. How could he bear such a blow?
"Damn it! You son of a bitch, Philip!" The short mercenary felt so depressed that he wanted to scream and curse.
"In the past two months, Lao Xiong went south to look for it several times, but he never made it through. He almost lost his life. I originally held out hope that I could expect my wife and children to come back," the middle-aged mercenary said pitifully: "
Who would have known that I would receive such news now. It seems that Old Xiong doesn’t want to live anymore. After receiving the news, he signed up to join the Youyong. I estimate that he is simply preparing to spend the rest of his life on the battlefield."
The short mercenary looked dazed and murmured, "Then where is he going?"
"Go get his sword." The middle-aged mercenary said: "You know, Old Xiong has never worn a piece of magic pattern equipment in his life. He has saved a lifetime of money, bought a good horse, and bought a level four
Most of the long sword was removed. Last time, he scraped together 160 gold coins to give him the sword Hui Mo, but no one took it. He will report to the army tomorrow, and now he needs to get the sword first
Get it back."
As he said that, the middle-aged mercenary couldn't help but sigh: "Poor, he has dreamed of having a magical weapon all his life, even if it only belongs to him for one day. But who knows..."
"Damn it!" the short mercenary suddenly jumped up and ran towards the mission hall.
"Why are you going?" the middle-aged mercenary asked, stunned.
"The commission I just received, no matter what, I gave him all the money from Old Xiong Huimo today! I can't bear to see him not even using a magic weapon in his life!" the short mercenary roared loudly.
, quickly ran towards the mission hall.
The bustling crowd suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at the short mercenary with a red face and a thick neck, and listened to his voice.
The middle-aged mercenary was the first to react, touched the money in his pocket, gritted his teeth, and chased after him. After a moment, suddenly, the silent crowd surged, and the mercenaries rushed to the mission hall in unison.