Chris's Faith of Fire

However, the mercenary station is a good place to obtain information. For a different world with underdeveloped communications, you can get a lot of current affairs information from here.

"The Demon King's attack has begun to slow down. Now Shahavier is pushing the defense line forward and strengthening the defense of Fia Mountain."

"How could this happen? It would be enough for a monster army to occupy a country for several months."

"Who knows...but maybe they are looking for something, and they have conducted a detailed search for this. Or they plan to attack south first. After all, even the Holy Knights of the Holy See and the 'Head of the Arms' of the Empire cannot be defended. If so, let alone us here.”

"There's a sea of ​​fog in between!"

"Idiot, have you never seen it? The monster called Behemoth... is as big as an island and can carry thousands of Demon King's troops across the sea."

I heard the conversations of some mercenaries, and although I couldn’t believe them all, what exactly was the Demon King’s army looking for?

After all, what is their purpose? Everyone says that the Demon King's army is much stronger than humans, just like stating common sense... But such a powerful Demon King's army makes me feel that I have exhausted all my means, and even now I still let it go. Slowed down the attack speed.

It's like deliberately giving humans time to prepare. Is it a disdain for human power or is there another plan?

I have read the chronicles of the palace. Every time the strategy of the Demon King's army was to pursue a quick attack. They looted and killed all the way without the need for logistics. They marched very quickly. Now abandoning their own mobility is tantamount to losing a huge advantage. , a little confusing.

In short, it is also a good thing for us that they slow down their attack speed. No one wants to destroy the country and the family overnight...

I know best who has been through these things.

After that, he walked towards the south and gave the farmer a few copper coins to ride on his vegetable cart.

Everyone here seems to be very relaxed, is it because the war is not approaching yet?

Perhaps it is because they themselves are filled with the consciousness of being blessed by the wind.

"Uncle, can you put me as far south as possible?"

"Huh? In that case, are you going to get off at the town ahead?"

"The town ahead?"

"Yes, little girl, you are not a local...the accent sounds like it is from Garnet."

Once again, I was easily spotted!

"Well, can I ask why you know I'm a woman?"

"Oh, isn't it?"

The uncle looked surprised when he heard what I said.

"No, although it is...but it was not easily discovered when I was in Garnet."

"Ah, uncle, I understand. This world is not very peaceful. It is very hard for a cute little girl like you to travel alone. Are you the eldest lady of a noble family? Oh, by the way, Garnet has already It’s ruined, you must have escaped. Well, let’s not talk nonsense… Generally speaking, you can tell just by the smell and atmosphere.”

"what?"

"Uncle, I can't answer the specifics, but when you see the little girl, you feel that it must be a girl... If you want to hide it better, it will probably be a little bit more similar when you are with a man, but the face is too cute That’s one of the reasons.”

"Haha...it's nothing like being cute..."

Oops, I got a little carried away by the praise. I obviously can't treat myself as that princess anymore. I can't be strong.

"Anyway, little girl, if you want to go south, let me remind you. The area in the south, especially the southeast, is called Parthia. That is where the beasts rule."

"Beast race?"

It seems that I have heard of it before. It is different from orcs, but a demi-human race that is closer to humans.

"They are nomadic people living on the grassland. They are divided into many factions... They are all demi-humans with poor technical skills but naturally strong bodies. They have had many conflicts with Gilkern for thousands of years, but last time the demon king It seems that things have settled down after the war. They and Gilkern do not invade each other with the Wind's Breath River in front as the boundary. But now that the Demon King has awakened again, the king naturally wants to expand the port to the east so that he can move at any time. But the Orcs Of course I don’t want to give in, I have some hatred towards humans recently.”

The uncle said it in a very casual tone, as if it was no big deal at all.

"It's amazing! Uncle knows so much, it feels like he has read many books!"

"Hahaha, I just heard it from the drunkards in the tavern. I can't read, hahaha... But if you go further north, you will reach the royal capital Xidelin, which may be a month away. In a little while The city to the east is called Anatolia, which can be considered a metropolis. The king’s cousin, Duke Asha, rules here... By the way, that’s where my uncle’s destination is as well.”

In this case, it might as well go there, the capital always feels like a very dangerous place.

Having lived in the royal capital before, I know it all too well. The security is very strict, but it has prevented the crime rate from rising.

The great conflicts among residents in the city have also caused a series of incidents.

Before that, I have to change my wardrobe and find ways to settle down and make money in the future.

When I got off the bus, I gave the uncle a silver coin. He happily accepted it and left, reminding me to be careful in the future.

Indeed, I carefully packed the money bag and put it at the bottom of my clothes.

This place already has the characteristics of southern China. You can see oil palm trees growing everywhere in the city. Most of the buildings are flat-roofed buildings that can be easily shaded. However, because it is far away from the sea, I always feel that something is missing. , but because of the Fengxi River, there is no shortage of fresh water resources.

After entering the city after a simple investigation, the first step is to find the mercenary station.

What is completely different from modern society is that the city is connected in all directions but there are not many reminders. I looked at the overall size of this city which is much smaller than that of Rode Colosseum, but there are also high walls erected around it.

The characteristics of the Gilkern people are movement and business. Their merchants come from all over the world. Their territory is vast, the ethnic composition is complex, and their business is full of vitality.But this situation is also a double-edged sword. The class contradictions and ethnic contradictions in Gilkern are also very sharp. The development of politics, economy and culture is not balanced, and the evaluation of the rulers is not very good, so the lords everywhere also have independence. A sense of autonomy.

After wandering around the streets for a long time, I finally found the mercenary station. Their logo is an oval logo shaped like a wind, so it is quite easy to recognize. If it is in Garnet, it is the logo of flame. I don’t know if it is in Imperial Parla. What would Dee be like.

Looking inside from the street, you can feel the smell of sweat, the smell of male hormones...

I probably have some understanding of what my uncle meant when he asked me to stay with men as much as possible.

When I walked in, everyone was still looking at me as before. I tried to turn my back to them, because the mercenary station is not only a place for exchanging information or accepting release commissions, but also a tavern and inn for the Adventurers Association. Function.

Therefore, there are often people who cause trouble... many of them are not adventurers, and there is a high possibility that they are just rogues.

I tried to stay away from them as much as possible, not wanting to get into trouble at this point in time.

The person who received me here was still a woman, wearing a standard maid uniform. She probably took off the sleeves because she felt hot. As a result, a lot of parts were exposed. From time to time, male customers would look at the maid lady.

"Sophie..."

Seeing her like this reminded me of my former maid and best friend again, and I still can't get used to it even though I've seen it so many times.

The first time I came to the mercenary station was with her and Fami, but now I was the only one left.

"Hello? Who is Sophie..."

The maid tilted her head in confusion.

"Sorry, I just remembered something."

"Is it okay?"

"fine……"

"Come on, wipe away your tears."

"Ugh?"

Before I could react, the maid had already taken out a handkerchief and helped me wipe away the tears that were about to burst out.

"Don't cry in front of men, it will be exposed..."

When she bent down to wipe away my tears, she whispered in my ear.

This sentence calmed my mood a little. Well, everyone can tell that I am a girl.

In this case, this disguise seems unnecessary.

After speaking softly, she returned to her previous position and formally introduced herself to me.

"My name is Lola Rosa, a maid from the Anatolian Freemen's Mercenary Association in Gilkern, the Kingdom of Wind. Because this mercenary house is relatively small, I am basically in charge of it. Just call me Lola. Enough."

"Chris, I'll ask you to take care of me from now on."

After saying that, I handed over my ID card. Of course it was a pseudonym written on it. When she saw this, she didn't ask anything. She just registered it a little, probably to record the activities of the mercenaries.Then this information will probably be exchanged with other mercenaries on a regular basis, so they have the best information.

"What does Mr. Chris want to do?"

"Well, are there any free rooms? I want to rent one, just for lunch. If you have a simple request, I hope you can leave it to me. Try to move around the city as much as possible. Also, I want a map of the city... …”

During the three-month journey, I have learned how to communicate. Especially in a place like the mercenary station, everyone emphasizes efficiency, so just try to streamline the conversation.

"Okay, there are vacant rooms, but since there is only a double room for a single person, is it okay to live with someone else?"

"Huh? The other party is..."

"Don't worry, she is a woman in her 20s. I will make an agreement with her first. She has been recruiting live-in partners before, so she recommended her to Chris. Although I think someone like her would know it in an instant. Your sex."

"Is that so..."

"If you don't want to, I will introduce you to other hotels, but the price may not be as cheap as the association."

Miss Lola added thoughtfully, keeping her voice as low as possible so as not to be heard by the men behind her.

It’s been a long time since I’ve lived in the same room with others. When I was in Rosa Town, Lian and the others were very considerate of me and allowed me to live alone in a room.

Other hotels mentioned may be far away from here, so it's inconvenient anyway. If you have a roommate and she's a woman, maybe you can take care of your life a little bit.

After thinking for a while, I nodded to Laura.

"Then please."

"Okay, Chris has also deposited some money in the association. How about deducting it from the account every month?"

"It's really helpful to be able to do this. I don't want to carry too much money with me...but can I withdraw some of it first?"

"Okay, but it will take a few days. The requested accounts cannot be obtained quickly from other mercenaries. Although I plan to establish magic technology, it doesn't seem to be that fast."

"I understand."

"Then, the room is at the end of the left turn upstairs. By the way... there is a bath here, but it's best not to use it."

"Huh? This is because..."

"There will be people peeping, especially some little kid. If a girl like Chris doesn't wear clothes, she will be found out immediately."

"Well, thanks for the advice."

I always feel like I have to pay attention to a lot of things, but I think I got through it smoothly today.

Chapter 81 81. In the Land of the Wind——2

After getting the map and room key, I walked upstairs step by step.

Sure enough, this place is also filled with the smell of male hormones...

Of course, I didn't feel this way when I was in the palace. The maids spread perfume everywhere, and everyone paid great attention to their own cleanliness.

Forget it, don't be too pretentious about these things. Now I am also an adventurer, so I must adapt as soon as possible.

I came to the last room on the left and felt my heartbeat speed up a lot.

Although Miss Lola said that her roommate was not in the room yet, she still wanted to make sure.

Some trembling fingers knocked lightly on the door twice.

The heart was pounding.

By the way, how should I say hello if she is here?

Yes, what's her name?I forgot to ask just now...

Miss Lola didn't tell me either.

Ah ah ah, never mind, I am no longer a homebody, why is it so difficult to ask for my name?

Then I waited for several seconds.

Sure enough, he's not here...

Feeling a little more relaxed.

So I inserted the copper-colored key into the door lock.

There was a click, and the door opened. The sound was quite crisp. It felt like the quality of the lock was pretty good. It seemed that the mercenary was very concerned about this aspect.

Encountering something unexpected made me feel a little better.

Pushing open the wooden door, there is a room of about 20 square meters. Although there is not much decoration, it is still neat and tidy, and there is a slightly pungent fragrance. There is a shelf for placing personal belongings. I see that it has been I laid out some clothes but didn't use them until my roommate came back.

The two beds were placed side by side on my left, with one person spaced between them.

I threw my luggage beside the bed and lay down, feeling that all the fatigue from the journey had dissipated in an instant.

It's not bad, but now I'm dirty, so I'd better not soil the sheets. I still have some money, so I'll buy some clothes later... buy two pieces of men's clothes and women's clothes for emergencies.

I jumped out of bed and opened the wooden window. Although the weather was very hot, I could still feel the breeze coming from the second floor, which made me feel very comfortable.

But now is not the time to enjoy it.