The last headhunter

Chapter 6 Ao'an Town

"You should know what those two words mean, sir. With all due respect, there are no more headhunters in this world."

The guard's expression suddenly became indifferent and calm.

"The headhunters with real skills have all died in the ravages of the undead again and again, and Aktur has long since stopped recognizing headhunting as a profession. You are so wise and decisive, and you should also understand that headhunting has never risen again. day."

"And what you should be wary of are those hypocritical villains who try to use headhunting as a gimmick to get help and support. They use the so-called noble determination as an excuse, but their purpose is to defraud the kindness and support that have long been few in this world."

"Please also learn from it."

He bowed slightly.While he was making such impassioned speeches, a group of spectators had already gathered around.Mal and the young man couldn't see their expressions clearly, and couldn't make out their mixed words, but there was only one thing that was particularly clear.

Everyone in this town has no liking for "headhunting", and even hates it.

Complete disappointment, complete contempt, complete loss of trust.

What permeates people's hearts is nothing but such dark, depressing and treacherous emotions.

The boy couldn't help feeling afraid.

"Enough, Misty. As the executive officer of this city, your words and deeds will affect the entire city. Pay attention to your identity. Don't put your personal position and grievances in public."

Mal was unmoved.He has already endured much more serious and worse hatred and malice than this.

"No matter what profession he is, he is an adventurer recognized by my Maul. According to the regulations of the professional guild, any adventurer who has reached the middle-level profession can lead any adventurer to form a team. You have no right to interfere."

"So that's exactly what I said—he's your valet, sir."

"Of course, you have that right, please feel free to do so. However, even if you will forget the shame of the past, this city will not. For the safety, stability, and prosperity of this city, some necessary means must be Take. And we, shall meet again."

Mimeng sneered, but turned and left.He knew that there was no way to stop Mal and that young man, because the sacred law of the professional guild was absolutely unshakable.

However, as the guard of the city, as the executive with the highest power in the city, he has a lot of ways to deal with such brats.

Headhunters can no longer appear.Absolutely, no more.

They—killed too many people.

On his thin and stern face, a few drops of cold sweat quietly flowed down.

With the departure of the executive officer, the crowd of spectators naturally dispersed.At this time, the boy was freed from the fear of being surrounded by cold eyes.

malicious.This is the first time the teenager has endured such malice and conflict.It was like a mountain weighing heavily on his heart.It turns out that adventures and unknown dangers are not the most terrifying, but the most tormenting is the hatred and incomprehension from human beings.

This is also the reason why there are no more headhunters in the world.No one wants to live with discrimination and disdain.

And the reason behind this, the reason why the headhunters were boycotted and finally removed, is far more tragic than the fact that the survival rate is extremely low.

"Strange isn't it, boy. You can't understand the reason for their attitude."

"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I've been hiding a lot of things about your past that you don't know. I'll tell you slowly. Now, let's take a look here."

Mal patted him on the shoulder lightly, and led him into town.

The loess unique to Tianqu Province on the east side of the mainland is particularly comfortable to step on.There are various buildings built with Luoan stone everywhere in the huge town.Blacksmith shops, stables, shops, auction houses, and training grounds are scattered here and there.Looking up at the sky, this place is protected by a magic shield surrounded by a canopy, and the surrounding area is used as a watchtower by a circular ladder.

The town is full of horses crying and all kinds of chaotic hawking and shouting, and the twisted and stretching streets appear very chaotic.Skill books, potions, treasure maps, and handicrafts are placed in the store. Some special products will also produce special element bottles that can be used for magic training, or special thieves gloves and other unusual items.Not to mention the auction house, a gathering place for rare treasures.Therefore, these places will always be crowded with all kinds of adventurers and mercenaries looking to improve their level.They each have different occupations, and they are constantly working hard to improve themselves.

Speaking of the Luoan stone that makes up these buildings, it is a kind of ore whose hardness can be adjusted by flame roasting or extreme ice. With different softness, the degree of transparency will also change.Its ductility is extremely strong, and its absorption rate is also high. Most of the time, after building the base of the building, it is enough to complete its prototype by asking the mage to use flame magic to impact it a little.After setting, it can maintain its stability for hundreds of years if extreme temperature stimulation is not applied.Humans in ancient times have always called it the "stone of heaven".

But this also brings some hidden dangers.When the disaster came, under the influence of extreme weather, the shape of the Luoan stone began to become unstable. Without the help of a mage, ordinary architects would not be able to guarantee the proper temperature, which would lead to the collapse of the Luoan stone and the collapse of the building.This is why natural disasters are extremely destructive to human cities.

God-given gem. It also brought destruction to mankind.Perhaps that itself is a curse.

Above the sky, are there really some gods who rule the fate of human beings?
This has always been a question that teenagers have always wanted to know.

"Strange, why is there no housing? Where did the stone houses in our village go?"

The young man scanned around, and except for all kinds of "military facilities" emitting fire, sword light, and magical atmosphere, he couldn't see any trace of life.

"There is no such thing here. Everyone who lives in vigilance has always lived in the place where they are busy. Ao'an Town is a place where mercenaries from the mainland in the east of Luo'an often come. Instead of spending the hard-earned or bought Luo'an Anshi builds a house, it is better to work harder for business, to build a blacksmith shop for his own business, where customers can start making weapons in time if they need it, earn more Luoan coins, and then move into the capital gone."

Mal sighed.

"This is the ultimate goal of the subjects of this world. It is no longer about eliminating the undead. It is about going to the current king, Kali O, and enjoying the highest level of peace."

"But what about food? There aren't even any farms here, so where do they get food? What do they rely on to fill their stomachs?"

"Of course it is by buying. There is an adventurer's paradise like Tianqu Province, a paradise for fighters, and of course there is a place like Tianmao Province that is rich in agriculture. Almost the entire eastern continent's food is purchased from there and then transported over. .”

"Since the second natural disaster, it has risen miraculously. There must be a reason for this, and there may be some important people hidden."

The boy followed Maar up to the watchtower made of Roan mahogany, which hangs above the city wall in a circular shape, and at this moment, he can have a panoramic view of the scenery within a hundred miles.The boy can even see his hometown - Lorraine not far away.And more are the countless small villages and towns outside Ao'an City, as well as densely packed undead monsters.

"We boarded the backbone of this city. Countless mercenaries stood here looking down at the surroundings, using eagle eyes to confirm the location of their hunting targets, and earning Luoan coins for their livelihood. This is a daily cycle , an endless crusade."

Mal's eyes were reflected in the dark gray sky.

"Will there be hope? Will this struggle end one day? It is because everyone has lost this hope that they can no longer trust headhunters. Boy, I believe in your specialness. Although I still don't know your Your name, your family, your identity, but I believe that the former hero Riel—will not let anyone down, and it will not be like the story."

"what story?"

His hands trembled.His lips pursed.He remembered something, but he still sighed deeply.

"I will tell you later. Now, go to the professional guild."

"Maybe you don't need to lead the way."

A cold voice suddenly emerged.A group of masked men in black had stood behind them at some point.

"Thieves...?"

Mal seemed to realize something in an instant.

"Listen to me, Night Ones. It's not what you think—"

"Mar, you are suspected of abusing your employment privileges, please accept the investigation from the head of the city's professional guild. And boy, you are suspected of entering the city without permission, please also go to the professional guild for investigation."

"this way please."

There is no hesitation in the words of the leader.He moved out of the way and signaled the boy and Mal to go downstairs quickly through the climbing ladder.

The boy recalled the expression of resentment, hatred, ridicule, contempt, contempt, and ferocity when the executive officer Mimeng left, and he felt chills in his heart.He suddenly understood what happened, squinted his eyes and looked at the thunder billowing in the distance.

That bit of setting sun was gradually swallowed by time.

The boy heard a murmur from behind him.

"Headhunter. Welcome to Ao'an Town."

"The most unwelcome headhunter is the capital of death."

(End of this chapter)