Chapter 34 There are always people living in the past.
As time passes quickly, time has come to mid-autumn.
Hardy became increasingly worried about Sophie's safety.
This has been more than half a year.
It started to go past the deadline she gave.
He really wanted to find Sophie, but he didn't know the specific location of the Demon World. In the past, he only focused on making gold while playing games, so he didn't know much about this information.
The second thing is... his current strength is quite weak. If he really wants to go to the demon world, it will be a waste.
In fact, his feelings for Sophie were not deep. After all, the two of them only really got along for less than ten days.
Some are just a responsibility.
Hardy stood by the window. The leaves of several maple trees in the manor turned red, which looked very beautiful with the surrounding green plants.
Recently, his growth rate has begun to slow down, not as fast as before.
This is normal.
After the strength grows to a certain level, there will inevitably be a phenomenon.
Just like after a player reaches LV5, further upgrades require exponentially more experience points.
Hardy has no system. He estimates that he should be around LV6.
However, he believes that his panel value should be similar to the player's LV8, maybe a little stronger.
After all, the ability to transform into a Nightmare Knight has been greatly improved.
The next growth can only rely on hard work.
After reaching this level, Hardy started to envy the players.
Because players can gain a lot of level experience through the system and complete tasks.
The residents of this world can only improve their strength through daily exercise, study, or fighting.
Mainly because this body started too late.
Like Ryan and Karina, both of them began to develop their skills and magic at a very young age.
He sighed softly. According to the time, Ryan and Karina should almost start the 'epic mission'. Once they complete that task, the two of them will be recognized as brave men and holy girls.
As for myself, I will be a little noble from now on.
However, the growth of the Nightmare Knight is not worse than those two professions.
I can catch up with them slowly in the future.
While he was sighing, Lilian came.
She stood behind and whispered: "Master, please take a look at the invitation from the Minte family."
Hardy was a little strange at first, but then he guessed something.
He opened the invitation and read it, then said, "The messenger should still be down there. Go tell him that I will attend the appointment on time."
Lillian withdrew.
"What an eventful year it has been." Hardy sighed.
In the evening, Hardy got into the carriage and headed to Minter's house.
As the bishop of the local Temple of Light, Abelon Mint is quite wealthy and has a relatively high status.
Although this is Hexi County, it is difficult for Virginia to control the bishop of the Temple of Light.
Of course... this does not mean that Abelon can act recklessly. No matter how strong the divine power is, it must be based on the secular foundation.
Hardy entered the Mint family's manor, and then saw the Mint couple in the main hall.
Abelon-Minter, and Sissy-Minter.
Hardy came forward and said with a smile: "Uncle Abelen, Aunt Sissi, long time no see." "
Karina is not at home, so you don't want to come to the door, right." Abelen came over and hugged Hadi, He joked enthusiastically.
Hardy could only smile helplessly.
I wonder if any of the reputable people in Hexi City know about the original body's mad licking of Karina. Sissi also came over and said with a smile: "Hardy, please come to our place more often when you have time. My uncle and aunt also want to chat with you often."
Hardy nodded.
In fact, Hardy knew very well that Aunt Sissi was the only one who welcomed him as a guest. Abelon had never liked him very much.
It's normal to think about it. Any father would like to have a boy, and he has been trying to impress his daughter since she was twelve years old.
It was Hardy himself who didn't like that little boy either!
After the two parties chatted for a while, they all sat down.
Because they are believers in the goddess of light, the Minte family's diet is very normal, and there will never be any weird ingredients.
The main course was served, a variety of meat dishes and sweet wine.
Both sides are very particular about etiquette, and they seem to be very friendly and enthusiastic, but in fact, the three parties involved understand that the relationship between them is not as good as it seems.
When he was almost done eating, Abelon wiped his mouth with a white silk scarf and said, "Hadi, thank you for the information you sent last month, otherwise we would have been very passive."
Hadi waved his hand: "That's right, after all. We are very good friends with Karina."
When the two elders heard this, they both smiled ambiguously.
In their view, Hardy has been manipulated by his own daughter.
Abelon continued: "Listen, you are now a baron!"
Hardy nodded.
"The territory is on the mountain people's side. I heard that you even built a military camp." Abelon's voice was filled with a little wonder: "How many soldiers have been recruited."
"More than two hundred people." Hardy said casually. number.
"That's enough."
Hardy looked slightly surprised.
Abelon said: "Lend your soldiers to our Minte family for temporary use."
Huh?
After Hardy was stunned for a while, he asked: "Then what?"
Abelon was also stunned: "What then?"
"How to solve the logistics of mercenaries?" Hardy said matter-of-factly: "During the employment period What is the cost? If there are casualties, what about the compensation? These all need to be discussed."
Abelon was stunned: "Wait a minute, Hadi, based on your relationship with my daughter, it is not very practical to discuss these substantial benefits. Okay."
"No, Uncle Abelon, don't treat me like a child, okay?" Hardy sighed: "My family's money didn't come from strong winds." This
was very straightforward, Abelon suddenly felt embarrassed.
He still regarded Hardy as the licking dog before, and this was the order subconsciously.
But I didn't expect that Hardy's outlook on life is different now.
At this time, Sissi immediately said to the side: "Hadi, Uncle Abelon is just joking with you."
Hardy did not think that the other party was joking. Abelon really wanted to prostitute other people's soldiers for free. For home use.
Hardy chuckled: "I also think Uncle Abelon is joking. After all, he is a devout believer in light and would never do such a thing."
Abelon was very ashamed and wanted to get angry. But I can't find a 'point' to vent.
The other party is no longer a child, but now a noble.
Nobles with real military power.
Although the bishop has a high status, he may not be able to gain any benefits if he really makes a fuss.
Sissi sighed helplessly in her heart. In fact, she did not agree with her husband's plan from the beginning, but Abelon said forcefully: "Why pay so much when you can take advantage of him for nothing."
It's better now.
The little guy in front of him probably regarded the two of them as enemies.
She smiled like a flower: "Hardy, let's talk about what price we need to pay if we need to borrow your army."
(End of Chapter)