So I'm a sheep.

The soldier glanced at the girl with surprise, but did not make things difficult for her.

"Go on, go on, you smell bad."

Sasha blushed deeply and hurriedly entered the city with her head down.

I bought a new set of clothes as soon as possible, and then picked a hotel where I could take a hot shower.

After taking several showers and making sure the strange smell was gone, Sasha ran to the blacksmith's shop to find a suitable scabbard for Wuhui Lake.

Volume 1: Chapter 626 Skill Brings Daring

Guided by a helpful passerby, Sasha arrived at the Earl's mansion.

The area in front of the Earl's mansion was bustling with activity, as groups of people went in and came out dejectedly.

"Brother!"

Sasha quickly stopped one of the people who came out: "What are you doing?"

"The Earl offered a hefty price for the heads of the Forty Thieves; we're all here to try our luck."

"Is there some big operation going on?" The girl's heart skipped a beat.

"Yes, there are. Otherwise, why would so many people have come here after hearing the news?"

"As for the specifics..."

The man shrugged: "I didn't pass, so I don't know."

"Thank you big brother, thank you big brother."

Sasha thanked him repeatedly, and after the man had walked away, she walked into the Earl's mansion with her head held high.

Ok?

The girl gripped the sword hilt with her right hand and looked warily to her left.

A middle-aged man in leather armor was scrutinizing her. His gaze was extremely intimidating, which made Sasha instinctively become wary.

Master!

Or perhaps a master whose strength far surpasses his own!

After staring at the middle-aged man for a moment, Sasha broke out in a cold sweat.

The man's eyes were fixed on her weaknesses, and he subtly adjusted his defensive stance several times. The girl seemed to have gained some insight.

"Get out of my way!"

Suddenly, Sasha was pushed, and her longsword was slightly drawn, but she quickly pressed it down again.

Sorry.

Following the flow of people, she arrived at the front courtyard. Just as she was about to take the test, a maid approached her and said respectfully, "You have passed the test. Please follow me."

"She didn't do anything, so how did she pass the test?"

"Does this girl have connections in the Earl's mansion?"

People around them started shouting, but Sasha and the maid ignored them.

After leading the girl to the cleaned room, the maid said, "You can stay here for now. The Earl's mansion will provide three meals a day, and there will also be a 'lost wages' allowance of five silver coins per day."

Free food and drinks, plus five silver coins every day?!

Sasha was overjoyed and immediately agreed.

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Count Bambe is definitely about to make a big move. These past few days, as soon as the rumors started to circulate, people who thought they had some ability flocked to the Count's mansion.

However, only a few people actually made it through the selection process. Ten days later, only eight people, including Sasha, were shortlisted.

With five silver coins coming in every day, my pockets bulged up without me even realizing it.

'I've struck gold! These fifty silver coins alone made the trip to Bambe City worthwhile!'

Dong dong dong

A knock sounded at the door, and the girl quickly opened it.

"Lord Pluto invites you," the familiar-looking maid gestured.

"it is good!"

Lord Pluto is the same expert Sasha met that day; he is the Earl's personal guard captain.

Generally speaking, those who can become captains of the personal guard are the most powerful people around nobles.

The eight people arrived in the hall one after another, where Pluto was already waiting.

"Without eliminating the forty bandits, there will be no peace in Bambe City!"

Pluto set the tone right from the start.

"What are your plans, sir?"

Sasha spoke first. She was the only one who made it through without a test, and while others received four silver coins a day, she received five.

This naturally caused dissatisfaction among the others, and after several secret tests, the girl rightfully gained the most say among the eight.

"I want you to disguise yourselves as caravan guards and leave the city. After encountering the Forty Bandits, you will receive five gold coins for each ordinary henchman you kill!"

"Whoever brings back the Second Master's head will be rewarded with fifty gold coins immediately."

"If you cut off the chief's head, you'll get one hundred gold coins!"

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Upon hearing this, everyone's breathing became heavy.

Even if they don't take down the top two leaders, just killing three or four henchmen would be enough for them to live a life of luxury for years!

Sasha had a vague feeling that something was wrong. The Earl's mansion was known for its generosity, but wasn't it being a bit too generous now?

However......

"If I can kill the second-in-command or ten or so henchmen, I can save up enough money to open a shop for my sister."

'If we bring back the gang leader's head, the teacher's retirement savings will be secured!'

People die for wealth, birds die for food; at this moment, the magic of gold coins bewitched Sasha.

"If anyone wants to quit, they can leave now."

Pluto said calmly, "The Earl's Mansion will not interfere."

"Sir, we're here to make a lot of money!"

"Who's going to leave? I'm not leaving."

"Yes, yes, I came all the way here!"

No one wanted to quit; everyone looked like they wanted to wipe out the gang of thugs single-handedly.

"Well"

Pluto smiled with satisfaction: "Killing those wicked bandits makes us all warriors of Bamberg!"

"..."

Three days later, the eight men, disguised as guards, left the city with the caravan.

Everyone was very excited. Yes, the Forty Thieves outnumbered them five to one.

But they are confident in their abilities; one against ten, one against twenty, one against thirty—that's no problem at all.

'Gold coins, gold coins, here I come!'

Sasha gripped the sword hilt tightly, her eyes slightly red.

In a moment, one sword strike might cost five gold coins!

The eight men were eager to make a big splash, but after walking for a long time, they hadn't even caught a glimpse of the great thief.

"Could it be that they're not coming?"

Someone lowered their voice and said, "It's not necessarily true that every caravan will be robbed by them."

"Tsk, don't talk such unlucky things, it's only been half a day!"

"Go along the trade route, and go slowly. We're not afraid they won't take the bait!"

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The morning passed peacefully.

Some people had already started cursing. While the guards of other caravans were afraid of encountering bandits, these people were actually afraid that the bandits wouldn't come.

"..."

"Don't speak, just look!"

Sasha suddenly pointed into the distance, where billowing dust indicated that someone was approaching on horseback!

The caravan stopped, and the eight men gazed into the distance, counting: one, two, three... fifteen.

Fifteen bandits galloped toward this side, wearing riding boots, trousers, and red coats, carrying bows on their backs, and their faces covered with black cloths.

'What professional bandits, they're all dressed in the same uniform.' Sasha thought to herself that she had a higher opinion of the Forty Thieves.

"Pay up or you won't be killed!"

The bandit who came to negotiate had barely uttered a word when Sasha darted in front of him.

With his left hand pressing down on the horse's head, he leaped high into the air; with his right hand, he drew his sword and killed!

In the blink of an eye, the bandit actually drew his sword and fought back.

The girl's heart sank. If all fifteen bandits were this capable, her side might be in danger.

But the next moment, Sasha was filled with immense joy.

Swords clashed without any obstruction; the pristine lake water severed the bandit's blade!