Chapter 640 Visitors from Baishi Fort
Gaia and Zoe exchanged a surprised glance, but Xius ignored them. Instead, he turned to Erwin and said, "Erwin, you're the most dangerous person on this trip. Zoe and Gaia are both transcendents, so it'll be easier for them to escape, but you're a mortal."
"I have no problem, my lord."
Erwin answered without hesitation.
"I've already been to the Rhine once and have made some contact with the local forces. The people from the Ash Alliance will provide assistance, so we are not alone there."
"And if this is really a trap, then even a transcendent would be in danger."
Indeed, both the Candlelight Society and the Mechanical Temple have no shortage of experience in dealing with extraordinary beings.
Gaia and Zoe went into danger alone, and it would not be much easier for them to escape than for a mortal like him.
"This operation is extremely dangerous. You must be cautious first. Completing the mission is secondary. Maintaining your own safety is paramount. Given the style of the Candlelight Society and the Mechanical Temple, your return should be relatively easy. At least that's how it was before."
The Candlelight Society has always had a good reputation. The Mechanical Temple is indeed arrogant and conservative, but its reputation is not bad either.
But this happened before the Queen was assassinated. Now the other party’s attitude is unclear, so it’s better to be careful.
"I'll write a formal document and you'll deliver it. You'll have complete discretion regarding the transaction with the Mechanical Templar. Bring a few of those steam rifles with you. If they want them, you can give them all. As long as we can exchange them for technology, none of this matters."
The three of them nodded in unison. Although this mission had some risks, it was generally controllable. After all, they were just visiting and there was no real hostility between the two sides.
"I've already made arrangements with Imperial Truth. There's a train to Blood Harbor tomorrow morning. You should depart then."
In the North, Grand Duchy Octavia, Whitestone Castle.
This is the border between the Empire and the North, the westernmost side of the North.
Although it is a border area, it has not experienced much war, simply because although the two sides are close to each other, there is a huge difference in altitude.
On the west side of White Stone Castle is a cliff thousands of meters high. The cliff is almost straight up and down and is covered with ice. No one can climb over it. The empire calls it the Wall of Despair.
From the White Stone Fort, one can overlook the territory of the empire, but from the empire, one can only see the white snow on the top of the cliff. Back then, Octavia took a secret passage passed down from generation to generation in her family to cross the Wall of Despair. She also left a large amount of gunpowder after passing through it, and directly blew it up.
That path was almost the only access on both sides. Without it, no one could climb up the Wall of Despair.
Frey is a native of Whitestone Castle. He has never seen his parents since he was born. Boss Blackhand adopted him and taught him some ways to make a living.
The gangster boss adopted many orphans, and he relied on these orphans to control most of the block. They led the way, delivered goods, did odd jobs, and stole things. He would do anything as long as it made money.
The Black Hand boss has a superb skill in stealing. Whenever you meet him, you will lose something. In addition, he is very skilled and is said to have some unclear connection with the extraordinary. He has never been caught by the city guards and is also a figure in White Stone Castle.
Frey's dream is to become a mafia boss in the future, with his own territory and dozens of men under him, which is very impressive.
Unfortunately, this dream was shattered after the arrival of the expeditionary force.
When the expeditionary force arrived, the lord of the city refused to surrender. In the morning, he sent people to preach in the city, saying that he would resist to the end. At noon, his castle was turned into a sieve. In the afternoon, the expeditionary force had already started hiring people to clean up the ruins in the city. It is said that his body could not be shoveled up, and finally he was hastily buried with two bags of reddish gravel.
Frey's dream boss, the Black Hand, was killed by a bullet after a public trial. He still remembers the Black Hand boss's last appearance. He was not majestic at all. He cried like a pile of mud after the verdict. When the expeditionary soldiers tried to pull him away, the ground was covered with traces of feces and urine.
Frey was also brought to trial and sentenced to forty months' imprisonment, a sentence which he has not yet completed.
But this is actually not a lot. The trials of the expeditionary force are very detailed. Most people are found guilty to some extent and must be detained to atone their sins, so everyone has to work for the expeditionary force.
But speaking of this job.
Frey licked his lips.
These expeditionary forces are like magicians, always able to produce all kinds of magical things. Frey has never had a full meal since he followed the Black Hand boss, but now that he is detained by the expeditionary force, he can always have a full meal every few days.
"My lords, I'm Frey. I'm familiar with White Stone City. You can tell me where you want to go." Frey said respectfully.
Seeing that he was young, the expeditionary force assigned him a job as a guide and a part-time luggage carrier.
He had done this job before, but he could make some extra money from customers before. But now he can't do that anymore.
He subconsciously looked at his guest this time, a sturdy man who acted in a methodical manner and looked like a soldier, but he was led by two other girls.
Frey subconsciously looked at the two of them. They probably didn't go out very often. The waist bags lining their clothes were stuffed bulgingly, as if they were afraid that people would not know where they put their money.
Rich lady, fat sheep.
Of course, the world has changed now, and it is impossible to make some extra money. The grave of the black hand boss is still in the wasteland outside the city. He dug it with his own hands.
He looked away immediately, but the next moment the girl's eyes were fixed on him.
Frey was a little surprised. He didn't expect the other party to be so sharp. It seemed that he must be a vigilant fat sheep.
"Look up."
Frey secretly thought that something was wrong and subconsciously glanced around him, thinking about how to escape. Then he remembered that this was already the territory of the expeditionary force. Not to mention him, even the boss of the Black Hand could not escape from the city.
He could only try his best to force a pitiful expression, and slowly raised his head with a shudder, looking at the two of them.
The girl who spoke glanced at him and asked curiously, "Your hair doesn't look like you're from the North? From the Empire?"
"Sir, I've been here since I was a child and have never been to the Empire." He noticed the girl frowning slightly and immediately changed his tone. "But they all say I have Imperial blood. Perhaps I was actually brought up from the Empire."
"You look like an Imperial, yet you're so sneaky and cunning. What can you do?"
Frey's eyes turned and he was about to find an excuse to get away with it, but he saw the girl took out a few Rio coins from her waist bag.
He swallowed.
(End of this chapter)
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