Chapter 43 Don't Be Afraid, I Never Pull Rank on Others
Curry's brother, Darius, an Intermediate-level knight, was the target of this mission.
Today, he led five Intermediate-level professionals as bodyguards and twenty beginner-level followers to hunt 15 miles west of Border Town.
William put the yellowed paper over the fire to light it up and the mission information appeared.
[New mission triggered]
[Assassinate Viscount Darius]
[Mission Level: C]
[Mission Details: Get rid of the mission target and his entourage. Leave no one alive]
[Mission Reward: 20000 experience]
[Mission Failure: If someone flees]
"The mission targets are all Intermediate-level professionals, and this is a level C mission. There are very few experience points!" William frowned, but it was not the mission reward he was interested in, it was the slaves that Curry had promised him.
In the process of expanding the town, a large number of people were needed. It could almost be said that in the era of no electricity and machinery, manpower was the most valuable resource, otherwise, the human countries would not restrict the slave trade.
Unless the Enchanter, Moses, could help him build the town with his surging magic. According to this all-rounded Enchanter, he could build faster than a hundred thousand slaves…
Since it's an assassination, it's better not to take too many people… William thought a little before shouting, "Nox, gather 100 rangers, tell them to wear their equipment. Let's go and create trouble."
"Yes, my Lord." Nox slipped away.
There was no doubt about the loyalty of the Elves. Especially as William was taking them to kill people, but they would have followed if it was only a robbery. If not, how could they be called personal guards?
They would not retreat even if they could fight with their backs facing the water. They would fight to the death.
To be able to happily do good things together and also do bad things together, that was the life of a personal guard.
Would this affect their values and outlook on life…
"They'll get used to it. Anyway, they all know that I'm a Half-Elf with many shortcomings." William stretched, put on his inner armor, and then put on a set of very casual, blue leather armor. He then picked up the Dawn three-piece set and prepared to go.
…
"This is the place, Young Master." An Intermediate-level Ranger pointed to a nearby location and said, "According to the Ranger's report, the location of the mutated black wolf should be here."
"I hope it's just an Intermediate-level magical beast. Otherwise, this spring's hunt will be meaningless!" Darius narrowed his eyes slightly.
Someone laughed and said, "Why don't you get some Beginner-level slaves and let them run for a while, then you continue to hunt?"
Darius clapped his hands lightly. "Haha, good idea. But let's see how fierce that lightning wolf is. He's even defeated a Ranger team by himself!"
"Haha, that team was weak!"
"Young Master alone can take down ten of those Ranger teams!"
Darius laughed and then suddenly became serious. He snorted. "Stop talking nonsense. Keep going forward and keep your eyes open. If we let that mutated black wolf escape, you will be the prey."
"Yes, my Lord." Other than those four Intermediate-level professional guards, everyone else shivered, because the Viscount in front of them was really strange…
Or.
Most human nobles had inherited some strange attributes.
…
Curry looked at the ten people in front of him. There were eight beginner-level professionals and two newly raised Intermediate-level professionals, all of whom were secretly trained men.
He said solemnly, "Brothers, it's up to you whether I can inherit the title of Count."
"There are more than 20 of them. How can we stop them? Why don't we call for more people? It's obvious we're courting death," one of the Warriors said impatiently.
"I didn't say that we have to do it ourselves. When the time comes, someone will help us get rid of the target. We're only responsible for staying here and preventing anyone from running out." Curry shook his head gently. When he looked at the person who had spoken, a trace of coldness flashed past his eyes.
…
Lautner looked at the team assembled and thought they were hunting magical beasts or clearing the small tribes near the territory. But now he realized that it was to assassinate…
"My Lord, do you have any misunderstandings about the word 'assassination'?" Lautner was a little disconsolate.
William shrugged and asked curiously, "Is there any difference between one person assassinating, two people assassinating, or a hundred people assassinating?"
"Erm… the noise will be too loud?"
"Will there be a lot of noise? If you don't use your battle energy and shout in the forest, no one will come and save you even if you shout yourself hoarse!"
"Why will I shout myself hoarse? My throat is very good."
"…"
William raised his eyebrows. I've never tried before, how would I know if your throat is good?
None of the 100 Elves rode horses as it was faster for them to march and walk in the forest than when they rode horses.
Because the Elves on this trip were all Rangers, their speed was fast and no one was wearing any metal armor. They were all wearing leather armor and made no sound as they walked on the ground or climbed trees. In addition, the agility of the Elves was high and only consumed a little stamina.
Near noon.
The sun above their heads was round and big, but few rays could penetrate the thick leaves and shine on the dead leaves on the ground.
The group was separated into teams of ten. They could serve as scouts and could fight at any time.
William had said very clearly that this mission was to kill people.
The Elven guards were surprised, but he explained a little, saying that Darius was a perverted human noble who killed magical beasts, and they were determined to kill him…
But was Darius really like that?
This did not really matter. Anyway, when William said that he was a 'perverted human noble', the Elves would think of the sad past. They had never shown mercy to these human nobles. If there were ten thousand of them, they would kill all ten thousand and would use many crazy methods, so everyone could take turns…
Time passed by.
William felt lucky. He actually met Darius and his men first.
"Do we attack now?" Lautner, William, and Nox were hiding in the tree together.
The corner of William's lips lifted slightly. "No. Nox, go inform the others to surround them and let that Intermediate-level lightning wolf consume their energy for a while."
He watched Darius yell and scream, telling the professionals surrounding the lightning wolf not to damage its fur.
But by doing so, three professionals had been bitten to death by the lightning wolf.
In addition, there were a few people whose skin had been burnt and emitted green smoke. It was obvious that they had been electrocuted by the wolf.
The black wolf bared its bloody teeth, sparks coming out of its mouth. It seemed as if it would spit out a bolt of lightning at any time. Although the bloodline potential of the lightning wolf was average, its shape and fur were really good-looking.
There were many players who liked to catch lightning wolves as pets.
If the loyalty of a grown-up lightning wolf was high enough, it would definitely be a super assistant. It was fast, and strong when biting in close combat. But compared to other magical beasts, its health was like a younger brother, being kicked at the waist was a critical hit…
Darius's expression was cold. He looked at this lightning wolf killing his men one after another and was already very impatient. Just when he raised his bow and arrow, a guard beside him pressed his hand on his shoulder, and said in a soft voice, "Someone's coming. Although there is no sound or murderous intent, I can still feel it."
"Haha, the killers sent by my dear brother? I knew he was not so honest." Darius laughed coldly and raised his hand, shooting out an arrow. The lightning wolf, who did not have much combat power left, was shot through the head with the arrow, and blood flowed out.
He walked to his trophy and looked around without any qualms. "Come out. As a killer, I admire your hiding skills. Why don't you kill my brother? I'll pay you double the price, how about that?"
Silence.
"What are you afraid of? Although I have a lot of men, I won't attack you. I said before, I'll pay you double the price to kill my brother!" Darius shouted again.
William suddenly poked out his head from behind a tree and said curiously, "Really?"
Darius narrowed his eyes. "Oh, are you an Elf or Half-Elf? Don't be afraid, little fellow. I, Darius, as the noble Viscount, will never pull rank on others!"
"Oh, come out, everyone. Don't be afraid, this trash won't bully others." William clapped his hands.
Clattering sounded.
A hundred fully armed Elven Rangers emerged from behind the trees.
Darius was shocked and felt distressed.
Four Intermediate-level professionals…
And other side characters…
