- Chapter 59 [The Fate of the Adventurer]
The camp of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group was set up to a very high standard. It was obvious that they were a group of people who were used to sleeping in the open air and camping in the wild.
This low-lying terrain effectively provides a certain degree of wind protection, and the two high slopes next to it are very defensive. If an accident occurs, as long as the gap in the middle can be effectively guarded, the safety of the camp can be guaranteed.
Duwei and Dardaniel followed Captain Beinrich into the camp, so they were greeted by the surprised looks of many mercenaries.
The camp was large. According to Du Wei's visual inspection, there were about a hundred people. Different from the private armies of nobles or the local garrison of the empire that Du Wei had seen, these mercenaries did not have uniform armor or equipment. They were large.
Most people dress in very personalized ways. Some wear leather jackets, some wear leather robes, and some wear leather armor.
However, most people choose white for the purpose of providing cover in the snowy forest.
As for the weapons they used, it was even stranger. Some used swords, some used scimitars, some used axes, some used short spears... Du Wei even saw a guy with a weapon like a mace.
Moreover, these people, without exception, each had a fierce and unruly aura on their faces. When Du Wei walked into the camp, there were some guys who were polishing their weapons and looked at Du Wei and Da coldly.
Daniel, these two outsiders.
Someone even shouted loudly: "Hey! Captain, why did you bring a child in! Hahahaha, is this guy a new recruit you recruited? He looks like he hasn't been weaned yet!"
As soon as these words came out, the people around him immediately burst into laughter.
Beinrich's face darkened and he shouted: "Don't talk nonsense! Just do your own thing! Be polite to me, this is our distinguished guest!"
It seems that this group leader is very authoritative. As soon as these words came out, although some people disagreed, everyone kept their mouths shut.
"Okay, Mr. Magician, these are rude men who don't know how to be polite." Beinrich then wanted to invite Du Wei to live in his tent, but Du Wei politely declined, so the leader asked someone to stay in his tent.
An open space was made in the middle of the camp, and Duwei and Dardaniel pitched a small tent.
After a while, the group leader asked his subordinates to deliver two thick blankets.
"These guys don't seem to be very friendly to us." Du Wei watched the mercenary who delivered the tent leave with an indifferent expression, then turned back and smiled at Dardaniel.
"It's normal." Dardaniel curled his lips: "In this kind of team, it is usually difficult for newcomers to be accepted immediately. They are more willing to trust their old companions who have been through life and death together... This is the case even in the regular army.
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At night, the mercenaries built several large fires in the middle of the camp, and the mercenaries sat around the fires waiting for dinner.
Beinrich personally invited Duwei to dine with him, and they huddled together in front of a fire.
The mercenaries' attitude towards Du Wei has been much better. It seems that the leader has already announced Du Wei's identity as a magician. However, there are still some people who look at Du Wei with suspicion... After all, he looks too young.
Not only the mercenaries, but even Beinrich had some doubts.
Sitting in front of the fire and taking off the thick leather hat that covered one-third of his face, Duwei looked even smaller... Beinrich couldn't help but feel a little suspicious: Such a small person
Is the child really a magician?
Or... even if he is a magician, at such a young age... he is probably just a magic apprentice, right? Or, just a first-level magician?
Although magicians are rare, if you are just a magic apprentice or a first-level magician...then there is no value in recruiting.
The mercenaries in front of the campfire nearby were doing their own thing as if no one else was watching: they used several large iron pots to melt the snow and boil it into hot water, and then two strong men carried out some strange-looking large pots from the tent.
The carcasses of animals of all sizes... Duwei took a closer look and couldn't tell whether it was a cow or a sheep. Dardaniel recognized it, he frowned and whispered: "This is... God,
A snow camel monster...oh, this is a ground-burrowing cow...ah, and an ice and snow demon wolf! God, is this all you eat at night?"
Beinrich laughed and said: "No, it's us! We, and you, all eat these at night."
"The corpse of the monster." Dardaniel sighed.
"Yes, Warcraft." Beinrich curled his lips and smiled: "In my opinion, these things are not much different from ordinary beasts...at least the taste in the mouth is not much different, except that they are alive
He will use some magic when he is alive, and after he dies, he becomes our food."
Du Wei didn't say anything. He watched as the two men pulled out sharp knives and deftly broke down the corpses of several monsters into pieces, then threw them all into a large iron pot to cook.
The skins of these monsters had long been peeled off. Du Wei watched the two big men go back and take out more monsters from the tent. He couldn't help but whistle. He looked at Beinrich: "Your Excellency, Captain
, it seems that you have gained a lot from this trip."
Beinrich said lightly: "It's not easy to make a living. It's hard to live in this kind of life. But you are right, the harvest this time is not bad. We have been in this forest for five days and hunted a total of twenty
There are many monsters, but I also lost seven or eight of my men. Three people died, and three others were permanently disabled." The mercenary leader sighed: "The skins of these monsters can be sold at a good price in the south, and
Their magic cores... all you magicians are willing to pay a high price for."
Du Wei couldn't help but take a second look at the corpses of the monsters...
Du Wei recognized the ice and snow wolf that these mercenaries brought out. He had seen the ice and snow wolf in the illusion last time when he was played by the scary monster in Banjiao City.
However, the body of the demon wolf that these mercenaries brought out was obviously smaller than the one that was conjured up in the last illusion.
The water in the pot gradually boiled, and the aroma of meat overflowed. Many mercenaries couldn't help but sniff their noses.
The regiment leader asked someone to bring out several large wine bottles from his tent. The mercenaries immediately cheered, and then several wine bottles were passed around, and each mercenary took a sip of wine.
In this hellish weather that can chill people's noses, having a sip of wine to warm up is really the best enjoyment.
Beinrich did not forget to entertain Du Wei. He took out a silver bottle from his arms and said with a smile: "This is my private collection, the best wine in the north... Mr. Magician, do you want to try it?"
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Du Wei smiled and took the bottle and took a sip, but almost choked to death!
"Ahem! What kind of wine is this..." Du Wei coughed uncomfortably, his voice became hoarse, and he felt like a fire was burning in his mouth!
In a hurry, Du Wei could only grab the snow from the ground and stuff it into his mouth! After swallowing three large handfuls of snow in one breath, he felt that the burning feeling in his throat had eased a little.
Beinrich laughed loudly and said: "Mr. Magician, this is good stuff! I soaked this wine with the magic core of the Flame Rhino! When I drink it, it's like stuffing a handful into my throat.
Fire! It’s definitely powerful! Especially in this crazy weather, a small sip can make your whole body hot! Your body will be hot all night long!”
Du Wei pinched his nose: "Thanks! I can't stand this kind of thing."
Beinrich laughed and took a sip. Then his face immediately showed an expression of pain and happiness. He shivered violently a few times, then took a big breath and shouted at the same time: "It feels good!"
He handed the bottle to Dardanelle again: "Friend, take a sip!"
Dardaniel tasted it hesitantly, but his endurance was much stronger than Duwei's. After taking a sip, like Beinrich, his whole body shivered a few times, but he showed a happy expression and praised: "
Good stuff! Sure enough, my body feels much warmer! Damn it, it’s like there’s an extra fire in my belly!”
Next, Du Wei tasted some cooked meat of the monsters. The meat of the ice and snow monsters was a bit old and had a sour taste. Du Wei was not used to eating it. But in a place like this, surrounded by ice and snow,
It is already a great enjoyment to have a hot mouthful of meat.
At least last night when he followed the old magician, Du Wei was able to eat solid food.
Well, I wonder if that old guy is watching me around now... Young Master, I am sitting here drinking wine and eating meat, while the old guy is drinking wind. It feels really good.
Du Wei ate something and felt much better. He tried to drink two sips of Beinrich's special wine. This time he was fully prepared and it was not as uncomfortable as last time. Moreover, this wine was indeed
Good stuff, after drinking it, it seems like a ball of fire immediately burns through the internal organs, the whole body is instantly hot, and the coldness all over the body is completely driven away!
"Mr. Magician, you came to this forest to find some kind of magical beast, right?" Beinrich smiled and said: "The magicians who come here are all for these purposes. If this is the case, maybe we can
We can help each other, and maybe I have the magic beast you need."
Dardaniel and Du Wei looked at each other, Du Wei nodded, and Dardaniel replied: "Mr. Leader, have you ever heard of the Golden-Eyed Python?"
A hint of surprise appeared on Beinrich's face: "Golden-eyed python? That's a very powerful guy. When I was young, I saw a magician catch it here, but we ourselves have never caught that kind of thing...
…and……"
He hesitated for a moment and then said slowly: "This is still just the outskirts of the frozen forest. High-level monsters like the golden-eyed python have to go deeper into the forest. Powerful monsters are active in the center of the forest.
There is such a thing. However, the further you go in, the more dangers there will be."
"Heartland?" Du Wei smiled: "Please forgive my presumption. This is my first time coming to the Frozen Forest. You see, I am a young magician and I am not familiar with this place. You said
The central area... We have been walking in the woods for two days. Is this still just the outer area?"
"Of course." Beinrich shook his head: "The frozen forest is too big... It can even be said that no one has ever really measured how big this forest is. I heard that it was done twenty years ago
A powerful magician led several knights from the temple and walked deep into the forest for a month, but they could not reach the other end of the forest. Who knows where the other side of this forest is, maybe it is the end of the world.
Maybe. Moreover, the only records that can be investigated so far are the time twenty years ago. That time, a great magician from the magic union went in with several high-ranking holy knights from the temple. It's a pity to hear that
Said... In the end, only the magician came out alive. In the heart of the frozen forest, I heard that there are many high-level monsters there. Even a powerful magician cannot deal with the siege of several high-level monsters at the same time. As for us
These mercenaries, our Snow Wolf Mercenary Group, have always only been active in the outer areas, and the farthest distance we have traveled was nine days... and that was also a few years ago."
Du Wei was a little surprised...
To be continued...