Chapter 15 A Romantic Encounter

"What?"

The Roman officer's hand froze in mid-air. His face was twisted as if he had eaten something. He wanted to swear, but he didn't know how to say it. He could only hold it in his heart. He couldn't say anything, and his face turned red.

As the sun rose higher, many civilians began to appear around the city gate. They were blocked outside the city gate, watching the stalemate under the city gate, which soon attracted everyone's attention. People gathered together, watching the purple-faced Roman officer in front of them, arguing with two strange men in armor. This was the headline of the new day, and more and more people stopped, whispering and discussing privately.

"That's good, sir."

I spread my hands and said to him, "I'm afraid that soon everyone will know that you secretly used your power to snatch the flag that is extremely precious in the hearts of two veterans who escaped death. This will have a negative impact, which is not something that an officer like you who needs promotion very much can bear."

"Haha, Orius Luca." The officer showed an extremely sinister smile and looked at me viciously and said, "I thought you were really stupid before, but it seems that I was wrong about you, you lowly slave!"

"Haha, your true colors are revealed, aren't they?"

Whenever I think of this incident afterwards, I am not surprised that I was so calm at the time. Of course, I firmly believed that what I did was completely correct. I don’t know why, maybe it’s because the experience of dying once was a big growth for me. Death made me lose the inexplicable impulse brought by my youth, and I became more calm. I don’t know if this is a bad thing.

"Idiot, descendant of a lowly slave. You have brought shame upon your ancestors, and no wonder, you are the child of slaves." This officer saw so many people and found a way to embarrass me. I think he racked his brains to think of all the words that could insult me, forcing me to challenge him in anger or something, so that he would have a reason to kill me.

But I have said before that I am no longer as impulsive as before. I looked back at everyone and saw the expressions on their faces, which were actually surprised and dissatisfied. Although quite a few people looked confused because they didn't know the reason, I roughly understood that no one here likes a noble person who likes to swear.

"Everyone, look here!"

The officer seemed to realize that the effect was not obvious, so he raised his hands and shouted loudly, which attracted everyone's attention. He immediately seized the opportunity.

"This thief stole my wolfskin cloak. So, everyone here, if you can kill this thief, then this expensive wolfskin cloak will belong to him!"

"Damn, I really want to give you a big thumbs up for this idea!" I thought secretly in my heart. My situation has become very dangerous now. Although Rome emphasizes the law, everyone knows that the law cannot hold everyone responsible. If I die at the hands of the people, the judge will have no choice but to sentence these people to eliminate harm to the people.

As soon as the news came out, I could clearly feel the crowd behind me start to stir. A huge sum of money must bring bravery. For safety reasons, I drew out my iron sword and looked at the people behind me alertly. No, it should be said that they were a group of hungry beasts. They stared at the wolfskin cape that I had just put on my shoulders and had not yet warmed up with their hungry wolf-like eyes. This is really valuable. From their greedy eyes, I know how valuable I am now.

"Luka."

Andrew ran to my side, holding the iron sword and shield tightly, angrily staring at the crowd in front of him who were also eyeing him covetously, "I really didn't expect this guy to be so cunning, you shouldn't have taken the wolf skin at that time!"

"What's the point of telling me now? I'm already wearing it."

Now I really wish that time could go back to the time when the Roman officer tempted me with sweet words. If I had been more resolute and not played that useless trick, I would definitely not be an enemy of the people now! Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine in the world. It seems that I have to give it up this time with great pain! I am reluctant to give up this precious wolfskin cloak, which is made of the skins of two adult wolves. I gritted my teeth and looked at the large group of people who could pounce on me at any time. I made a new decision.

"Here, I'm not a thief!"

As I said that, I tore off the wolfskin cloak and threw it over the crowd. "Go grab it! This is worth several months of food for your family!"

"Luka, you!"

The officer had no time to stop it, and the wolfskin fell and was instantly buried in dozens of greedy hands. The expensive wolfskin was torn into pieces by greedy hands and became worthless. I didn't lose anything, but the Roman officer was heartbroken. He couldn't bear to give up the child and didn't catch the wolf. This wolfskin cloak was completely scrapped.

Well, now he has nothing to threaten me with. The sinister trick he originally intended to use to teach me a lesson turned out to be a loss-making business. He was so angry that he was shaking all over.

"Hello, Andrew."

I called out to Andrew softly and said, "There's really no chance for us to rejoin the army this time. Look at the officer's face now. He was humiliated by you and insulted by me. He even lost his wolfskin cloak that made people jealous. This resentment is enough to kill both of us. I think we should leave quickly while we have a chance!"

Andrew hesitated for a moment after hearing this. He looked at the city gate and sighed. I know he is very unwilling now. He has spent a lot of effort to re-enlist. In the end, even the sacred legion flag cannot prove our identity.

"Whatever!"

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Andrew shook his head, then raised his head again, took one last look at the dilapidated Narpan Gate, took the flagpole from my hand, turned around and left, disappearing into the chaotic crowd. I think I should leave too, this is a place of trouble.

I turned around and squeezed into the chaotic crowd. I really couldn't understand it. The wolf skin was torn into pieces and had no value anymore, but these people were still snatching it and even fighting over a piece of wolf skin the size of a palm.

"It's really all about money!"

I walked past them with a look of disgust on my face, and finally squeezed out. I breathed a sigh of relief, but at this moment, my left arm was tightly held by a hand.

"Who is it? I told you, the wolf skin is in the hands of those people."

I turned around and said impatiently, but after seeing that person, I shut my mouth instantly. Well, maybe I forgot the following lines, because I didn’t expect that the person holding my arm was a young girl.

Sorry. This chapter feels a bit watery, maybe I ate too much and didn't have any thoughts at all. I will definitely correct it tomorrow. I will go on a hunger strike. 233

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