Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 63 Is there a wizard?

However, Memphis quickly put on a smiling face again and tried to comfort Robin.

"Don't worry, as long as you return safely, I will give you a bonus and will definitely not treat you unfairly." He patted his chest and promised, "Besides, we always have so many knights accompanying us on our journeys. We all work together, so it won't be too dangerous."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, trying to convince Robin of the bright prospects he was describing.

Robin remained silent, but in his mind he was weighing the pros and cons. Going to the Norahan Labyrinth would undoubtedly put him in great danger;
But if you refuse, you will be expelled from Tutankhamun and lose the opportunity to continue developing in this city.

He knew very well that Memphis was not a good place, and if he really went to City Hall to complain, he would probably be blacklisted.

After thinking for a long time, Robin gritted his teeth and made up his mind secretly.

Now that he had come this far, retreating was pointless, so he might as well give it a try. He raised his head, looked at Memphis with a determined gaze, and said, "Okay, I'll do it. But you'd better keep your word. If I don't get the bonus when I come back, I won't give up."

Memphis smiled and patted Robin's shoulder. His smile was particularly bright, as if they had been friends for many years. "Don't worry! There will definitely be a bonus. As long as you work hard, there will be many benefits in the future."

There was a glint of cunning in his eyes, as if he was calculating how much profit this escort could bring him.

Robin's heart was filled with helplessness and resentment. He had just started working in the morning and had not even had time to get familiar with the city, but in the afternoon he had to set off to the mining area to escort the minerals back to Tutankhamun.

Memphis really didn't give him any chance to breathe and treated him like a beast of burden.

In the afternoon, Robin arrived at the meeting place on time. He saw a large caravan had already assembled, with more than a dozen loaded carriages lined up in a row, each pulled by two strong horses.

There were fifteen knights like Robin among the caravan's guards. Some of them had serious expressions, while others were nonchalant, as if they didn't care at all about the upcoming journey.

This scene really surprised him, but he also understood the danger of this trip. If it was really as safe as Memphis said, there would be no need to hire so many knights as guards.

Robin noticed that several of these knights looked experienced, exuding a calm air of someone who had been through many battles;

Others looked younger, with a hint of nervousness and excitement in their eyes.

"Let's go!" With Memphis's command, the caravan slowly set off. The wheels rolled, raising a cloud of dust.

Robin rode on his warhorse, following the caravan and observing his surroundings vigilantly.

"Don't be so nervous! Our Ironstone Chamber of Commerce is a top-ranked guild in Tutankhamun. No one would dare to trouble us," a young knight nearby said cheerfully, trying to ease Robin's frayed nerves. He was riding a chestnut warhorse, his posture slender, his face brimming with confidence and uninhibited spirit.

Hearing this, Robin forced a smile and greeted politely: "My name is Robin Gabriel, a knight from the countryside."

There was a hint of humility in his tone. After all, in this unfamiliar environment, it is always good to make more friends.

Upon hearing this, the young knight couldn't help but burst into laughter. His laughter was so hearty and resounding that it seemed to dispel the dullness in the air. "Monroe Dahl! Another knight from the countryside."

He smiled as he introduced himself, his enthusiasm making it hard not to warm to him. "I haven't been here long, but I've already made several trips with the caravan. Everything's been smooth sailing every time, so don't worry." Monroe patted Robin's shoulder, the air of a seasoned veteran.

Robin nodded slightly, the tension in his heart easing a little.

"Hearing you say that, I feel much more at ease. But I always feel a little uneasy about the Norahan Labyrinth." Robin expressed his concerns frankly.

"Hey, the Norahan Labyrinth is indeed dangerous, but as long as we don't go too deep into the labyrinth and stay on the edge, generally nothing will happen. Besides, there are so many of us, and there are many experienced old knights to support us." Monroe said nonchalantly.

Robin looked at the old knights. They had serious expressions and were observing their surroundings vigilantly. Their every move revealed a sense of calmness and competence.

"By the way, what battles have you experienced in the countryside before?" Monroe asked curiously, with excitement in his eyes, as if he was full of anticipation for the adventure stories in the countryside.

"In the countryside, I dealt with some thieves and the occasional magical beast." Robin said simply. He would not tell anyone about the Black Forest beast tide.

So as to avoid people guessing that he was from the border territory of the Black Forest.

After all, it has been one of the hottest topics in the kingdom recently.

It has been hundreds of years since a noble family in a territory was wiped out. What is even more infuriating is that many innocent civilians in Winston City also died.

"Wow, that's impressive! Maybe this time by traveling with you, I can see your amazing abilities." Monroe said with a smile, seeming to be looking forward to the upcoming journey even more.

The caravan continued to move forward as the two talked. The scenery on both sides of the road kept changing, and the distance between Robin and Monroe gradually narrowed during this relaxed conversation.

"Tutankhamun is so big, are there wizards here?" Robin asked cautiously, with a hint of curiosity and caution in his eyes.

In his brief memory of Winston City, wizards were always mysterious and dangerous. Those strange magic and evil body modifications made him full of awe for wizards.

When Monroe heard this question, he couldn't help but look at Robin with a strange look, as if he was looking at a weirdo from another world.

Then he said unhappily, "Of course there are, and there are a lot of them. In Tutankhamun, wizards are not uncommon. There are even small groups dedicated to them. How come you don't even know this?"

Robin scratched his head awkwardly and explained, "I've been living in the countryside before, so I don't know much about the big cities. Wizards are a rare sight in our area, rarely seen once in a century, so I asked out of curiosity."

Every time it appears, many people die.

Robin said the last sentence in his heart.

After hearing Robin's explanation, Monroe's expression softened slightly. He said, "That's right. It's normal for rural areas to be unaware of these things because they're isolated from the outside world. In Tutankhamun, wizards have their own circles and organizations. Some excel at studying magical theory, while others are keen on using magic for business. Some study spells in towers, while others sell magic items at the market. In short, they can be seen everywhere."

The part about Tutankhamun is a bit awkward. After all, when a knight came to a big city from the countryside, in the Black Forest, he was the equivalent of a local tyrant, but in a big city, he was just an entry-level player. Just like in modern society, a salary of tens of thousands of yuan in a fourth or fifth-tier city is considered a high salary, but it is not so good in a first-tier city.
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