From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 141 The Stubborn Race of Griffins

Griffin?

Leon and Mike looked slightly surprised.

Such fantasy creatures can be found in game comics, a large number of film and television works in the main universe, and folklore.

The two people who became investigators also learned from the company that they might face various anomalies and creatures in some corner of the main universe or in other universes, including griffons.

However, after witnessing the scene in front of them at close range, the two of them would inevitably feel emotional. They did not expect that they would encounter such a fantastic creature.

"Xiao~——!!"

Three griffons with a wingspan of more than fifteen meters hovered in the air for a while, then stretched out their limbs and landed at a good angle not far in front of the group of soldiers and officials.

At this time, the group of soldiers, officials, and nearby residents also stopped what they were doing and knelt down in front of the three knights who turned over and jumped off the griffons.

Seeing this situation, Leon and Mike knelt down on one knee and waited with their heads slightly lowered.

A soldier captain helped the lord get on the carriage, and then followed on foot with the soldiers. Soon they passed Leon and Mike who had entered the town, and headed back to the castle in the center.

Huh-huh-!
Following a strong wave of air, the three knights drove the griffins back into the air, flew towards the west, and disappeared after a while.

As soon as the words fell, the griffin raised its head and roared, stretched its wings violently, and flapped vigorously.

After receiving the signal, everyone stood up and focused on work and farming again, as if they were accustomed to the visits of griffins and knights.

"Dear knights, even if we include young children who have not yet been weaned or old people who have difficulty getting to the ground, we in Hexi Town only have more than 1,400 people. Therefore, this order from the Minister of State is equivalent to cutting off "

"Sir, let's go back."

Leon also whispered: "There may be a war, and don't forget that there are unknown areas in the southern hemisphere that even Ernie can't observe."

On the other hand, Leon and Mike continued to approach the town while observing quietly and secretly.

The knight with a red feather on his helmet replied: "Honorable Lord of Hexi Town, we are here on the orders of the Minister of State. We hereby report that we need to recruit one hundred and twenty warriors to Hexi Town within fifteen days. Rush to the royal capital to await further instructions."

Mike lowered his voice and said: "Good guy, there is a lot of information."

"Maybe."

The lord looked at the western sky in despair and muttered something.

The three knights also bowed in response, indicating that the cumbersome ceremonial procedures could be ended.

"No need to say more." The knight raised his hand to interrupt the lord: "We are well aware of the predicament you are in, but our mission is only to convey it."

"Xiao~!"

With that said, the knight led his two men back on the back of the gryphon: "We still need to rush to River Valley Town. I hope that your town of River Creek can successfully overcome this difficulty. No, I should hope that all of us can survive this crisis." Let’s go after this difficult time!!”

See the team walking away.

"One hundred and twenty?!" The lord of this town was startled, and then looked troubled:

"."

The official who had been waiting for a long time said respectfully to the knights: "It is an honor for me and our Hexi Town to personally welcome everyone from the Royal Griffin Knights. I wonder what I am conveying today...?"

"One hundred and twenty people and one hundred and two are going to kill us."

Mike nodded, while also looking away from the group of soldiers walking away, looking around the street.

The road is paved with stone bricks, and the buildings on both sides are mostly independent houses, built of wood, stone and metal. They look square and solid.

Moreover, local residents have also transformed the first floor of their homes into commercial venues, such as small restaurants, pubs, as well as blacksmith shops, weapon shops, grocery stores, etc.

There are also markets where fruit and vegetable stalls gather, or stand-alone hotels dedicated to receptions.

There were not many locals on the streets at the moment, after all, most of the residents were busy outside the city.

Among the pedestrians, most were outsiders like Leon and Mike. There were caravans driving horses and trucks, adventurers carrying weapons and armor, and travelers carrying huge backpacks.

plus;

"Ding! Ding!" The crisp sound of forging came from the blacksmith shop.

"The newly baked magic bread ~ paired with fairy honey ~ is delicious. It only costs one copper coin and can make you have a fulfilling day! Come and taste it!"

"Weapons! Armor! Enchanted daggers and leather armor can save your life during adventures. They are high quality and cheap! Come and take a look!"

The shouts and shouts from the shops and stall owners one after another give the town a prosperous atmosphere on the main road.

When passing by a bakery, both Leon and Mike smelled an aroma of wheat that could not be described in words.
Looking at the desserts and breads displayed in the window, the two of them suddenly had the idea of ​​"I really want to buy a few pieces to try!"

Fortunately, this thought only passed by for a moment.

After the two of them walked past the bakery, Mike raised his hand and put his hand on Leon's shoulder, saying in a deep voice:

"Boy, don't you think the fragrance in that store is a bit too fragrant? It makes me, who doesn't like bread, have a strong desire to buy it. Do you think it's because of magic?"

"Definitely." Leon agreed deeply, then looked at the four-story hotel not far ahead and suggested:

"It is now certain that magic exists in this world, but the prerequisite for knowing more information is to obtain the currency and residence."

"It's easiest to find out what's going on in places like hotels and taverns." Mike looked around and locked his sights on a fruit stall.

To be precise, it was the little boy who was responsible for looking after the stall.

With an impatient look on his face, Mike knew that the other person was forced to the stall by his parents, and then reluctantly worked to help. So Mike and Leon came to the stall and asked: "Hey, little guy, my friend and I are travelers from the south. We want to find a reliable pawn shop to exchange some cash, so can you help us?" Any recommendations?"

"Traveler?"

Hearing these words, the boy, who was about thirteen or fourteen years old, looked up and down at Mike and Leon, who kept a kind smile.

"Of course."

The boy readily agreed and walked around his stall without any suspicion, came to the two of them and pointed forward:
"You two can continue walking north, and then turn right at the second intersection. There is a pawn shop run by old Jason there, which is guaranteed to be reliable."

"Little buddy! You are such a warm-hearted child. You may become an outstanding knight in the future." Mike thanked him sincerely.

"Where! Where! I just did my little bit." The boy seemed to be full of yearning to become a knight, so Mike's praise was particularly useful.

Afterwards, the two continued to move forward according to the instructions and turned right at the second intersection.

When I came to this alley, I found a store manager who was bargaining with customers and discussing the recycling price. He should be the old Jason the boy mentioned.

There are many reasons why Mike is sure that the boy's words are true. One of them is the simple local folk customs, not to mention that the boy is a kind of person who likes to express his emotions directly on his face.

The two of them waited patiently for a moment, and then stepped forward after seeing old Jason complete the transaction.

As he approached, old Jason, who looked to be at least sixty years old, asked proactively:

"I wonder if you two are buying something or pawning it?"

"Pawn goods."

Leon took out a copper ingot from his backpack and handed it to the other party.

Old Jason, who took the copper ingot, narrowed his eyes slightly and examined it carefully. Then he showed a solemn expression and asked in a more serious tone:
"You two, where did you steal this from?"

"Robber?" Hearing this, Mike immediately became unhappy and lifted up his left sleeve, revealing several scars and said:
"We both disdain stealing, but those guys who like to steal and rob are unfortunate enough to encounter us. In this case, do you understand our identities?"

Mike's injuries were real, but his words were false, and he intentionally or unintentionally guided the other party to reveal their so-called "identity" for them.

"Are you adventurers? Or mercenaries?" Old Jason was still testing.

"What do you think?" Leon asked.

"Old man." Mike took over the conversation, "We just want to find a reliable pawn shop to exchange our loot into cash. Is it necessary to make it so complicated?"

Seeing that Leon and Mike didn't have any stage fright, and the temperament they showed was definitely not that of thieves, old Jason then apologized:
"I am too obsessed with the origins of the two of you, so please follow me."

Next, Leon and Mike followed old Jason into the pawn shop.

Then Old Jason went around the counter and placed the copper ingots on the scale, and Leon also took out the remaining copper and silver ingots to exchange.

Although no one continued to speak during the entire transaction, Leon and Mike exchanged five bags of copper coins and two bags of silver coins from old Jason quite smoothly.

When the transaction was completed, Old Jason finally opened his mouth to explain, breaking the original silence in the store:

"Please don't blame me for my temptation. After all, the copper and silver bars you provided are of extremely high quality, which makes me suspect that you stole them from the dwarves.

If that's the case, it's going to be troublesome. They're notorious for being vindictive and stubborn, so it's best not to mess with them. "

dwarf?

Leon and Mike realized this keyword.

But the two of them did not show anything, and Leon responded: "I understand your concerns, and please don't worry. My friends and I came all the way from the south. If these copper and silver ingots are really related to the dwarves, then we It would be impossible to have the conversation we are having now.”

"Indeed." Old Jason was completely relieved and said, "If you two still need it in the future, you can give priority to our store."

"Hahaha, yes, yes." This time, Mike responded with a smile.

Then, Leon and Mike stopped chatting with old Jason and left the pawn shop directly.

The two of them returned to the main road of Hexi Town and walked straight to the four-story hotel. They quickly paid two silver coins and rented a double room for four days.

at this time.

The waitress in a black and white dress led them to open the door and enter the room. She clapped her hands very skillfully, lit up the lights powered by magic, and introduced:

"It takes one clap to turn on and off the lights, and two times to turn on and off the heater. For more functions, please read the manual on the desktop.

If you have any questions, you can come to me at any time. I'm just at the front desk in the lobby on the first floor. Finally, I wish you both a pleasant stay. "

At the end of the conversation, the waiter had already exited the room and closed the door, leaving only Leon and Mike who looked calm but had a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Slow down.

Leon looked at the double room with soft lighting, wooden floors and simple decoration, which gave him the illusion of being in a retro hotel in the main universe.

Mike walked to the wooden table, picked up the hard-textured paper manual, and flipped through the cover. He saw that the text was similar, and each function was also accompanied by a diagram, so he tried to read it and muttered to himself. explain:
"Let me state in advance that our store provides free breakfast service, but customers are responsible for lunch and dinner. Well, that's quite reasonable.

I looked at the built-in functions in the room. Well, three quick claps turn on and off the cold air. The hot and cold of the shower needs to be adjusted with gestures. The left swing means cold and the right swing means hot. Is this...? ? "

Mike looked at Leon in disbelief: "The convenience here is far beyond expectations. At first, I really thought it was no different from the Middle Ages."

"The combination of magic and technology... incredible." Leon also sighed with emotion.

"It's an eye-opener for me."

Mike threw the manual back on the table, then took out a small personal computer and uploaded what they saw along the way, so that the company could better understand the world, and also sent various matters that needed attention to the people who were about to infiltrate. Fellow River Creek investigators.

(End of this chapter)