Pale Emblem

Chapter 79 A Letter
The professionals of the Iron Cross Corps worked together to dig a deep pit on the spot to bury the remains of Captain Rhodes.

Without the tools at hand, digging a pit is a manual job.Moreover, the food reserves of the escape team were limited, and each person could only eat one meal a day.If you don't want to eat the meat of dead goblins, you should try your best to save your physical strength and rations.But even so, Lisson and the others insisted on digging a deep hole for Rhodes, and declined the help of Vertok and Huck.

Leeson said members of the Iron Cross would bury their leader with their own hands.When they were digging the pit, they would peek at Vertok, and when Vertok looked away, they immediately lowered their heads, avoided looking at him, and pretended that nothing had happened.

The atmosphere of the escape team suddenly became a little weird.Both Huck and Max could see that the Iron Cross took advantage of the opportunity to dig a hole, and secretly communicated with eyes and small gestures. They seemed to have a deep fear of Vertok.

Max is very regretful now. He feels that he shouldn't talk so much nonsense. Lison and others obviously suspect that Vertok is the legendary vampire.

Of course, there are many unexplained mysteries about Vertoc.He is immaculate and has extraordinary charm; he has all kinds of wonderful knowledge; he once slayed the bald butcher in the shadow forest, rescued Huck, and made Huck greatly stronger; his eyes can change color; The claw goblins attacked the camp twice in a row, and they all retreated inexplicably in front of him. Yesterday, everyone saw that Vertok grabbed the airflow in his hand and shot a sheep monster with a spear at a distance of more than 200 meters...

There are various indications that Vertoc does not seem to be an ordinary half-elf, he is more like the character described in the mythology.

So, what exactly is Vertoc?
What is his purpose?
In fact, Max can't be sure of Vertok's true identity, but because of the fat cook Sarah, his position is closer to Vertok.

The professionals of the Iron Cross are different.

Lord's strange and tragic death finally pushed their curiosity about Vertok to the other extreme, that is, people's fear and suspicion of the unknown and mysterious.

And the legendary vampire and Vertoc do have similarities - they are not mortals.

"Talking Tuber" Max inadvertently played a role in fueling the flames.But the real problem lies with Vertok.He didn't mean to explain at all, and he didn't even want to come forward to appease his suspicious companions.

The affinity element Vertoc never struggles with one thing, let alone the feelings of the Iron Cross.He only focuses on things that interest him, such as Rhodes' secrets.

Rhodes, a slave trader, is not simple at all.He calls himself a famous Yinpanjiao, but his knowledge does not match his identity.He actually knew the secrets of such famous columns as the King of Balance and the Silver Moon Dancer.He once also talked about the Silver Moon Dancer of the Golden Nightingale's famous family possessing an extraordinary ability called "Air Spear".

Just listening to the name, Silvermoon Dancer's "Air Spear" seems to be related to Vertoc's latest "Fashion" talent.

Vertok was concerned about his origins. He originally wanted to find an opportunity to inquire with Rhodes about the famous Golden Nightingale and the Silver Moon Dancer.

Unfortunately, Rhodes is now dead.He can only carefully examine the other party's relics, hoping to find some valuable clues.

Rhode's shoulder bag is filled with items commonly used by adventurers, needle and thread, flint, a folding knife, a loop of moth silk string, change for a dozen gold and silver coins, and a bag of valuable jewelry, plus a few bottles Ordinary potions and three small iron boxes for holding secret medicines, but the boxes were empty, and all the secret medicines inside should have been used by him.

In addition, Vertoc also found an identity document issued by the Adventurer's Guild in the leather satchel, and a silver badge engraved with an argali pattern.

The argali badge shows that Captain Rhode is indeed working for the famous Yinpanjiao family in Leaf City, but this is only his identity.Assuming that Rhodes belongs to a force other than Yinpanjiao, he will only hide his secrets in his heart, not in a satchel.

"Sir, here is a letter."

Huck, who was in charge of inspecting the leather armor, raised a letter in his hand and said to Vertok excitedly: "I found a letter of introduction from the lining of Rhodes' leather armor."

Vertok took the letterhead in Huck's hand and lowered his head to read it.

The corner of this animal skin letterhead has been stained red with blood, but it does not affect the content of the letter.However, Vertok currently only recognizes a few hundred common cursive characters. He glanced at the letter and threw the letter to Huck and said angrily: "You read it to me!"

"Oh."

Huck agreed, picked up the letterhead and read: "Dear Alisa, I heard what happened to Galen. His passing is a loss for all of us, and I am saddened by it. Even more painful, I can't be by your side when you need help the most, but please believe that I always care about you and will do everything in my power to help you. No matter if Galen died in an accident or was attacked by a vicious person I can imagine how difficult it was for you and your children."

"White Willow Manor has lost a leader and defender like Galen, and your family is at risk. Not only does it need money to tide over the difficulties, but it also needs reliable military support to deter those who have bad intentions..."

"For some reason, I can't go back to White Willow Manor in person, but I have asked my friend to visit you. His name is Rhodes, and he is a trustworthy gentleman. If you need help, feel free to ask him..."

"Alisa, my sister, White Willow Manor is our common home. We lived and grew up in the manor, and there are many unforgettable childhood memories. Do you remember the summer when you were nine years old, we were in the 'warehouse' 'What I found in? That's our little secret, even the parents didn't tell it, but I told Mr. Rhodes the little secret from my childhood..."

"When you see this letter, you can ask Mr. Rhodes about 'secrets in the warehouse' and he will answer you to prove his identity."

"No matter what, everything will be fine. I also sincerely hope that you will learn to be strong and patient... Say hello to the children for me."

"Love your sister forever, Yuna."

"May 468, 5 in the Dragon King Calendar."

This letter of introduction roughly means that a female estate owner became a widow, and her sister entrusted Head Rhodes to help her family to prevent the ancestral property from being coveted by outsiders.The elder sister also specially set a question so that the younger sister could identify Rhodes' identity, so as not to be impersonated by others.

However, there is a problem with the signing of this letter, which was written in the early summer of the previous year.Rhodes delayed nearly two years without completing the sender's entrustment.If the recipient really needs support urgently, it is already too late.

Assuming that Rhodes did not take the letter writer Ms. Yuna's entrustment seriously, why should he keep the letterhead close to his body?

Clearly, there's weirdness in it.

Think for yourself, it's useless to break your head.Vertok immediately called the survivors of the Iron Cross to come over, and after shouting several times, they left their work and walked reluctantly in front of Vertok.

Vertoc motioned for Huck to take the letter to them to read in turn, and when they were all finished, he asked directly, "Who among you knows Yuna, Eliza, and Garen?"

Lisen and the others looked at each other, looked at each other, and shook their heads, indicating that they did not know the characters in the letter.

Vertok's face turned cold, and he asked again, "Who do you know about White Willow Manor?"

"On May 5 of the previous year, where was your Iron Cross regiment?"

Still no one answered his question.

"Are you perfunctory me?!" Vertok asked with a stern look and a displeased expression.

"My lord is asking, are you dumb or deaf?"

Huck next to him also yelled at the professionals of the Iron Cross.His face was full of flesh, his eyes were staring fiercely, and he held the hilt of the sword in his hand, and did not hide the threat to Lisen and others.

Each of the survivors of the Iron Cross has a profession of level [-] or above. Even if they are not elite warriors who have experienced many battles, they are also well-known in the circle of the adventure trade union, and their personal strength is stronger than those of the professionals in the city. powerful.Of course they have their own dignity and cannot accept the humiliation of outsiders, even if it is a mirror-hearted person who humiliates them.

But if the other party is a vampire, it will be another matter.

It is meaningless to emphasize the dignity of half-elf professionals with the legendary ghosts.

The professionals of the Iron Ten regiment used silent silence to resist Vertok's aggressive questioning.As for Huck, he has been regarded by Lisen and others as a lackey controlled by a vampire, otherwise why would he be able to come back to life and increase his strength?

Max swallowed quietly. He wanted to come out and make a round, but he didn't know what to say.

"Okay, Rhode's things belong to me, you can do what you like." Vertok waved his hands casually.

His interest came and went quickly.Since the people of the Iron Cross are unwilling to speak, he has no intention of continuing to entangle.

In fact, Vertoc realized that he was unlikely to get valuable clues from these half-elves.If there are associates of Rhodes among them, he should not reveal the secret of the letter; and if they have no knowledge of Rhodes' background at all, Vertok asks them in vain.

Rhodes may or may not have accomplices in the Iron Cross.

Only by patient observation, quiet temptation, and cleverly designed questions can we identify their hidden identities.But this doesn't fit with Vertoc's current character trait, unless he is friendly to the water element.

Rhode's relics are of high value, the fine gold sword and spear alone is worth thousands of gold towers, and a bag full of jewels and diamonds should belong to the wealth of the Iron Cross.

Vertok took all these belongings as his own, and Lisen and others dared not speak out, but they would inevitably think: Vertok no longer pretended to be, and finally revealed his true colors.

The members of the Iron Cross buried Rhodes' body in the deep pit, and then gathered under the other side of the wooden raft to rest, keeping a distance from Vertoc.

This was something that had never happened before, and they usually huddled by Vertok's side.Now the two sides are clearly divided, and it doesn't look like a team at all.

Seeing this, Max couldn't help sighing secretly. He lowered his voice and said to Vertok: "Vill, Lison, they are a little wrong..."

Vertok gently stroked the decoration on the adamantine sword and spear, and asked without raising his head, "What's wrong?"

Max thought for a while and said, "Despair is a poison that makes people blind, deaf, and mad to death... This is not what I said, I don't have this kind of knowledge. I listened to the army commander of the Rock Giant Legion. Yes, what he means is that no matter what the circumstances, the non-commissioned officers of the legion have to make the soldiers feel hopeful, otherwise they will go crazy...like Leeson and the others."

"Well, people who are full and have nothing to do like to summarize, just like your former legion commander." Vertok replied indifferently, and said with great interest: "Max, Huck, look at Rhode's this The sword and spear have beautiful patterns and distinctive decorations. I think it may be a token, after all, very few people use swords and spears, not to mention that it is made of rare and rare fine gold, which is impressive. "

Huck said, "Sir, you must be right. Except for Rhodes, I have never seen a professional swordsman using an adamantine spear."

Max said helplessly: "Vill, I want to remind you that Lisson may suspect that you are a vampire in disguise."

Huck's eyes widened, and he was about to stand up and scold Lison and the others, but was stopped by Vertok raising his hand.

"I can hear their whispers. What do they think is their own business, and what does it have to do with me? You want me to comfort them? But why should I?"

Vertok blocked Max's words after several consecutive questions, and he continued: "I am definitely not a vampire, I have no interest in blood. But I never said that I was a half-elf."

Huck nodded seriously and said, "Even if Lord Vertoc is not a half-elf, he is a more noble existence than half-elf and rock elf."

Vertok sighed and said lazily: "I also want to know my origin, I'll try to find my memory in the Disa Alliance first as a half-elf, and take care of you by the way, this is what I promised Sarah As for Lisen and the others, as long as they don’t provoke me, they can do whatever they want. Now, it doesn’t matter whether we have the help of the Iron Cross or not.”

"Tonight, I will go to the forest to find the hobgoblin leader of the bone collectors. If there is a chance, I will kill them."

(End of this chapter)