Overlord: Start from the Goblin Lair.

Chapter 339 The Bengtson Family

Driver's sudden intelligence was shocking, but given the current state of Ron's team, they really couldn't continue exploring.

"My shield was destroyed by the Count, and even Victoria's repair skills can't restore it to its original state." Ivy said frustratedly when Ron and Driver asked for other people's opinions.

"I enjoy my time exploring with you, but this kind of intense battle is too much for me..." Quest smiled, "I think I can provide you with more help in other ways."

Shadow Spirit stared at the secret door that was closed again: "I have been targeted by my compatriots. If you don't want to have to face them in the future, it's best not to bring me along. This way, both of us can save some trouble."

Since the two temporarily invited foreign aids had no desire to continue fighting, and several other companions and their equipment had suffered varying degrees of damage, Ron and Driver had to give up the plan of immediate action, and instead looted the castle with everyone else before returning home.

In the Earl's study, everyone found a map of the nearby area. The route seen from the giant eagle's perspective was obviously different from the route that was easier for flightless humanoid creatures to take. With the help of the map, everyone finally didn't have to go into the woods and fight those physically difficult mud monsters.

After crossing the mountains, passing the last settlement of the Falama survivors and the green dragon's lair, and passing through the Kobold Canyon, the team finally returned to their own territory after more than ten days. From the outside, the New Green Swamp Town seemed more prosperous than when they left. The surrounding land was reclaimed in large areas, and there was almost no trace of the former ruins and dangerous swamps.

"Master, it has moved into the tower!" When Ron and others came to Aikthuri's lair, there was only one spirit wandering around.

You's body was much more solid than before. At this moment, she was controlling a whole set of cleaning tools to clean the nest. Seeing Ron and others coming, she didn't seem to be surprised.

"The master lost and found a living bronze statue a few days ago. It told the master that you are on your way back," You explained. "The master seemed a little afraid of it at first, but after signing a contract with it, he took it to the tower with his other treasures."

"Why didn't you go with us?" Ivy asked curiously, "I remember you weren't tied to a specific place, right?"

"I stayed here voluntarily," You's translucent body floated unsteadily, "Most of the master's treasures are still left here. I think we should not trust two treasure chest monsters that don't even have legs too much."

"Isn't that necessary?" Sylvia asked curiously, "Could it be that there are still thieves who dare to steal from us here?"

"There are no residents here, but the current Delusion Land is no longer the secluded little place it once was," You explained. "Recently, a group of caravans arrived, and then some sneaky figures appeared around here. The master didn't take them seriously, but I think I should take responsibility and protect the master's property."

"Caravan? Where are they from..." Ron patted his forehead, "Forget it, I think I'd better go back to the city directly - I will investigate this matter, and if someone really has ill intentions, I will give you and Aikthuri an explanation." "Thank you so much, Mr. Ron!"

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"How many times have I told you this is not the place for bargaining!"

In the church of New Green Swamp Town, a helpless-looking Bunny was having an intense conversation with a group of outsiders: "This is the temple of the goddess of luck! It also worships Heim, Tyr and several other gods. The other priests and I are willing to provide help to passers-by, but this cannot be given for free - you have to pay a handling fee!"

"Ms. Smile doesn't care about this little money, but we mortals can't just rely on the charity of the Lord!"

"Come on, Miss Bunny," a tall, blond young man with a crew cut sneered, "Look at your magnificent church. I don't remember that Tymora needed such a place to spread the gospel. You must have a lot of savings, right? You don't need our money!"

"We have come all the way from Yungang, and my companions were attacked and injured by wild beasts in your territory. You must give me an explanation for this! At least I ask you to provide us with free medical treatment!"

"Otherwise..." Behind the young man, a man with his head and shoulders covered in purple silk sneered, "When we go back, I'm afraid we won't say anything good about you! I wonder if your lord who is traveling will still care about your contribution when the Yungang caravan no longer passes through here?"

"You!" The halfling priest glared at the unreasonable strangers, but this only made them laugh more unscrupulously. The other priests and residents in the church cast sympathetic glances at Bunny, but almost no one was willing to step forward and provoke these guys.

Because this group of outsiders have one thing in common: they all wear a silver star pendant on their left shoulder - this is the symbol of the Bengtson family from Yungang.

As one of the three largest families in Yungang, the Bengtson family, which almost monopolized the shipping industry, could earn millions of gold coins from the fleets every year. However, in recent months, due to the opening of the trade route through the Delusion Land, a large number of merchants no longer took the traditional safer but less profitable sea route, which caused their family's profits to drop by 3% in the past few months! This is absolutely unacceptable for a business family that is so thrifty!

Therefore, a caravan led by Levi Bengtson set out by land to the Land of Delusion, trying to reach an agreement with the lord here in order to maintain their family's business. However, Levi and his companions came at an unfortunate time, and Ron and his companions were not here, so they could only stay temporarily.

During the long wait, as their patience was worn out bit by bit, Levi and the others decided to turn the tables and find a way to take the initiative. In this way, when the lord who didn't even have a surname came back, no matter how reluctant he was, he would have to bow down to their Bengtson family!
Levi, who had a crew cut, glanced at the attendant lying on the stretcher behind him, and sneered at Bunny: "Ms. Bunny, as a priest, you can't just stand by and watch someone die, right? Otherwise, if my companion dies here, won't things get even harder to resolve?"

(End of this chapter)