Chapter 175 Four Pairs of Snake Eyes
"It's an interesting and tempting statement, Warlock." Hawthorne said, "You used the future as an excuse to make us work for you and Emperor Nilfgaard, but you didn't give it to me. Why should we help you when we see real benefits?" "
Moreover." The tattooed machete also spoke at this time, "I heard from my dwarf friend who was new to Novigrad that this Lannister is Wiz Sent by Mir II, he has already made contact with the Eternal Fire. In Novigrad, no one can deal with the Eternal Fire."
This sentence attracted unanimous approval from everyone, and even Olgierd had to admit it. at this point.
In Novigrad, the Eternal Fire is bigger than the King.
But when Reigns smiled triumphantly, he pointed to the empty seat beside him.
"Everyone, haven't you noticed that we still have one participant who hasn't arrived?"
Everyone has noticed this for a long time. There are clearly six chairs around the round table, but there are only five people here.
Machete said in a rough voice: "I thought you wanted to show off your wealth, saying that you have enough to put six chairs for five people." Hawthorne said dissatisfied: "I want to know if you are hiding or
not showing up. How 'busy' is this guy? Warlock, is this person the one you think can rely on to deal with the eternal fire?" Hawthorne was talking to himself, but Olgierd, who was sitting next to him, suddenly changed his expression
. , suddenly thought of something.
He looked at Riens' proud face with an expression of interest.
Before the warlock could continue to explain, everyone suddenly heard loud footsteps.
They are now in a hidden underground vault. They have to go through a long closed corridor to get here. Anyone approaching will make loud footsteps. There is no possibility of sneaking in or being eavesdropped.
The footsteps were louder than ordinary people's, and they were too familiar to everyone.
It was the loud sound of steel shin guards on the ground, a sound that would be familiar to anyone who lived in Novigrad.
The Beggar King and Olgierd chuckled at the same time.
"Why is it so dark here? There needs to be a fire!"
A deep voice sounded in the basement. The voice made people feel as if the interrogator had come to the dungeon.
The candlesticks were lit one by one, and the dark basement was finally illuminated.
Also illuminated was this person who suddenly appeared: bald, with a severe scar on his left eye, a beard, and a vaguely sarcastic smile on his face.
His upper body looks very bloated. The outermost part is a layer of blue-purple leather armor. Apparently there are steel plates inside as protection to hold up the bulging body.
"Caleb Manji, the leader of the temple guards, I really didn't expect Reigns to find you here! Such a 'dazzling' person actually wants to stay in this basement with us, sitting on the same table. On the table."
Olgierd clapped gently as if he had seen something interesting.
On the other hand, the three gangsters were silent. They usually had a hostile relationship with Caleb Manji, and when they did speak, they were sarcastic or sarcastic. The most important thing is that they have no chance of winning against the eternal fire.
"Ogierd Everec." Caleb Manji squinted his eyes and said in a low voice, "I didn't expect to see the founding hero of Redania here. If I didn't come here, you would How long do you want to sit in the shadows?"
This nomadic family with banditry has long been on the list of the Eternal Flame.
Among the three gangsters, it was the Beggar King who finally spoke out first.
He was hidden in his hood, and even if the room became brighter, he could not dispel the shadows under the cloak: "Indeed, if Nilfgaard increases its commercial tilt, the Eternal Fire will definitely gain the most. You will definitely Tempting.
But dealing with Lannister like this? Are you, Caleb Mange, going to deal with Vizmir II's assistant and the guest of Chapelle in public?"
Hawthorne pretended to pray: " The fire protects us."
Caleb Manji glanced at them: "It's not me who wants to deal with Lannister, but Olgierd. Lannister was sent by Vizmir II to deal with Olgierd. Virtue is the most suitable person to make that sword."
When Caleb Manji said the second half of his sentence, he turned to the person beside the warlock.
Olgierd spread his palms: "Very good, now it seems that I will be the cannon fodder at the front. With all due respect, Nilfgaard's help will not fall on me at all, why should I still sit here?" I'll sit at a table and listen to your chatter and listen to your assignments?" "
It's very simple." The leader of the temple guards of the Eternal Fire said, "I will help you solve the troubles of the Eternal Fire. For example, Olgierd, you will be able to do it in the future. Live in the city instead of continuing to live without a fixed place outside."
Regardless of everyone's surprised eyes, Caleb Manji seemed to have been depressed for a long time, and began to speak in a speech tone: "Everyone, since Chapelle became After marrying a man, I believe your business has been affected differently. He has become weak and bullyable externally, but he has become wanton and reckless internally.
Francis Beland, do tramps and beggars gradually no longer need you? This 'Beggars King', the 'taxes' they pay you are getting less and less?
Carlo Varese, do dwarves and other non-human races no longer need your protection, your thugs? Is it getting harder and harder to get replenished after the loss?
Chapelle had a stroke and was reborn. He wanted to change his personality and become wanton, but he never thought about how much trouble his actions would bring to us. What a disappointment!"
Hawthorne sneered and retorted: "But my business has improved, and the number of customers in the casino and the women's branch has continued unabated."
Caleb Manji said: "Support me, I can make your Business is getting better."
Olgierd crossed his arms and smiled disdainfully at Caleb Manji's promise, which did not capture his interest at all.
Looking at Caleb Manji who became impassioned, he mocked: "What can you get, rights? I thought you were a true believer in the Eternal Fire." "It was the Eternal Fire that guided me to do this
. Caleb Manji replied categorically, "Shapelle not only harmed you, but also violated the eternal fire. Under his decision-making, the believers' faith gradually weakened, and the sins that were close at hand were not judged. This is something I cannot tolerate.
The light of the flame should shine into every corner, and the heat of the flame should burn all the filth!"
Caleb Manji's words were so loud that no one present who was not a human being could not hear Caleb Manji's words. There is something in Le Mangi's words.
Is what he said true? Possibly, he is indeed a believer in the Eternal Fire.
But is what Caleb Mange said true? Whoever believes it is a fool.
Oh, those guardians of the eternal fire behind him might believe it.
But the atmosphere has reached this point, and smart people are willing to continue to follow the other person's words. After all, the support of the Eternal Fire is far more helpful to some of them than Nilfgaard.
"So Caleb Manji, how do you want us to help you...spread the light of the Eternal Fire?"
"The three of you combined, your men are scattered in almost every corner of Novigrad. I want you to cause chaos: beating up citizens, robbing shops, and even killing people and setting fires. These are what you are best at, but there is only one thing - no harm. Believer of the eternal fire."
Hawthorne chuckled: "Then, you will appear as a hero to save everyone and gain their faith, right? We will dedicate ourselves to fulfill your reputation?"
Caleb Manji shook his head: "No, I will confront him on the front line against Chapelle. Your role is to make him unable to do anything, because now the weak Chapelle will not ignore all this. He will disperse I use my own troops to help the citizens, and I launch an attack on him at this time." "
Thieves, vagrants, gamblers, beggars, and all non-human races that are usually oppressed are rioting together at this time. It's really scary to think about it. It's a trembling scene." Olgierd sincerely admired, "I want to join in." "You are
not allowed to approach the temple island, and you are not allowed to hurt the believers. The rest is up to you, as long as you can deal with the Lannister."
Everyone listened carefully . After chewing on Caleb Manji's words, after a while, the Beggar King spoke up:
"I have a question, even if we cause chaos among the citizens, how can you be 100% sure to deal with Chapelle? His current prestige If you can't shake it, aren't you worried about the temple guards around you betraying you?"
Caleb Manji replied: "I discovered a secret of his and have been waiting for an opportunity to reveal it. This is enough to ruin his reputation."
Huo Sang also spoke up: "I also have a question, but it's not for you, but for this warlock -" "
We caused chaos, Olgierd dealt with Lannister, what are you doing, just came to convey to His Majesty the Emperor of Nilfgaard Order?"
Reigns sneered: "I will ensure that Lannister can be captured alive. This is also what His Majesty the Emperor wants. Lannister's current power cannot be underestimated. I doubt that one Olgierd is not enough to deal with him. .'Wherever the lion passes, there are corpses of the people of the dark sun.' Do you think this is a metaphor in poetry? This is realism!" When he said this sentence, Liens only felt that he was
pretending The leg with the steel prosthetic limb was aching. He once despised Lannister and paid a heavy price.
Everyone disagreed with what Riens said. Having never seen Lann's battle scene with their own eyes, it was difficult for them to believe that a person could express the fighting power in the poem. That was a human being, not a real "lion".
"If, I mean if." Hawthorne sarcastically said, "The poem is true, and even a warlock like you wouldn't be enough, right?" The
Beggar King nodded: "According to my information, the man who fell at the feet of the 'Lion' There are also many warlocks."
Reigns did not answer, but took a step back to let everyone see the four cloaked figures who had been sitting behind him from the beginning to the end.
"Four... gentlemen." The warlock said the honorific on his lips, but the expression on his face was a hint of contempt, "Give everyone a little confidence, let them know how much care His Majesty the Emperor has spent on Lannister." For
Li The four cloaked men ignored Enns' words.
They stood motionless, filling the air with an atmosphere of silence and embarrassment.
The other five people around the round table exchanged glances, and their looks at the warlock became playful.
Just when Riens was about to become angry, the middle one among the four cloaked men slowly stood up.
As he straightened his back, everyone realized that there was such a "giant" in the room. He was tall and wide, and Riens even looked like a girl who had not grown up in front of him.
Then, the "Giant" lifted his hood, revealing a bald head covered with scars, a muscular face, and a pair of twinkling eyes.
Seeing the leader's actions, the remaining three no longer concealed themselves, stood up and lifted their hoods to everyone in the room, revealing their true faces.
Four pairs of amber snake eyes lit up together.
(End of chapter)