Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

At the entrance of Hyde Fortress, large areas of corpses were piled up, including the corpses of some faded people and witches.

These should be the faded ones who were repairing in Hyde Fortress. They have also experienced the same things that the Airei Church experienced.

How miserable. said the mountain demon blacksmith.

The mountain demon incarnated by Latarn is wrapped in rags and remains silent. He had to hide his identity, and the battlefield in front of him was nothing more than a small fight for a demigod who had witnessed the Shattered War.

These corpses may not be enough for him to eat for two meals.

Wuming observed the corpses and frowned:

Is Hyde...so powerful?

Although there are corpses of the faded ones, they are very few. Most of the corpses have unfamiliar clothes and coats of arms. They should be soldiers of a certain local lord.

After counting, the ratio of the corpses of these strange soldiers to those of Hyde's soldiers was twenty to one.

Almost twenty people died on the opposite side, and only one died on Hyde's side.

Now Wuming's anxious heart was relieved.

In such a situation, Hyde Fortress should not have been lost.

Scream for me. Wuming patted the Troll Blacksmith's leg.

The Troll Blacksmith shouted unchanged:

Hyde—is he still alive?

After a while, Hyde's short golden hair appeared on the fortress wall. However, his face was covered with an iron mask representing the lord.

On the one hand, it represents the majesty of the lord, on the other hand, it can also effectively prevent flying arrows from hitting the head.

Hyde and the archers appeared on the city wall together. They fearfully peeled off the wall to take a look. They were relieved when they found that it was Wuming.

The gate of Hyde Fortress opened to welcome Wuming and his convoy into the city.

The city was indeed much tidier. Although there were traces of fighting, the impact was limited and only concentrated in the square where the fortress had just entered.

Is the war already so critical now? Wuming exchanged greetings with Hyde, We have already reached your neutral zone.

Hyde smiled bitterly: There is no neutral zone. There is no power. Neutral means a strip of bacon hanging there. Whoever grabs it belongs to him.

I think you are quite strong, and you can actually carry it. Wuming said, Is it because of those faded people who came to you looking for work and glory?

It's the faded ones, but not those faded ones. Hyde said, My fortress can be saved, this time thanks to a faded one.

Hyde enthusiastically pulled Wuming into a room and introduced Wuming to the great hero who saved Hyde Fortress.

In the room, a bronze-skinned female warrior was eating a huge meal.

This is Neferilu, a powerful warrior who can work for Sir Gideon Ofnir in the Round Table Hall. Hyde introduced.

Why do you always work when I see you? Wuming showed a disgusted face.

People are like rice and steel. Neferi bit into the ham, My adoptive father said that a smart brain also needs nutrition.

Hyde looked back and forth: Do you know each other?

A bit of friendship. Wuming said, Didn't you say that your adoptive father asked you to go to the Lake District? Why did you come to Hyde Fortress?

Hearing this, Neferi was a little embarrassed and her eating speed slowed down.

She wiped the grease from her mouth and showed an awkward smile: I didn't go.

You're promising. Wuming was surprised, It seems you have indeed grown.

In Wuming's perception, Neferi should be the type who would obey Sir Bai Zhi's words.

I was already reflecting on it last time. Neferi said, I want to implement my beliefs.

She thought of something and looked serious:

I just came back from Galid, and I saw that Nimgefu was in a war. Countless corpses were lying on the roadside, and the weak were ravaged, plundered, and killed... a scene of hell on earth. I saw the same scene when I was a child, and I am no longer the young and powerless child I was then, and I cannot sit idly by and ignore things like this again.”

Hearing Nefeli's impassioned speech full of meat, Hyde silently wiped away tears, clenched his fist in one hand, his face turned red, and he seemed very excited.

Wuming didn't react at all, he just nodded:

good.

It's not bad. I took the risk of being scolded by my adoptive father and postponed his mission. This requires taking a lot of risks and a lot of determination.

Neferi was dissatisfied with Wuming's mediocre reaction, so she used her oily hand to arrange Wuming's helmet. After a while, it was shiny and shiny, reflecting Neferi's bulging cheeks.

Hyde is quite miserable. Wuming said, It's also miserable in my shop. It's not just being killed and ravaged that is miserable. Being left alone in a corner of the border is also a kind of desolation.

Would this be bleak? Neferi didn't understand.

Wuming gave an example: Do you think it would be miserable if Baizhi couldn't walk with a cane one day, had no strength to eat, and was incontinent, but there was no one around him? Wouldn't it be miserable?

Neferi imagined it for a moment and shuddered:

It's really tragic. If a heroic figure like my adoptive father turns out to be like that, I'm afraid he would rather die.

Wuming looked at Hyde, his voice was gloomy and his eyes were shining:

My store is in dire straits. All the customers have gone to Hyde Fortress, and the promised aid to us has been put on hold, right?

When Nefeli heard what Wuming said, she also looked at Hyde in surprise.

Hyde was anxious and his face turned red:

What you said is right. Does your store belong to my parents? I also have a lot of things to be busy with, okay?

I saved your life. If I saved your life, wouldn't that mean recreating your parents? Wuming said seriously.

Don't even think about it! Hyde's face turned purple now. I am the eldest son of Nimgefu's orthodox regime. Don't try to take advantage of me. According to you, Neferi also saved me. Do you want me to recognize her? Are you going to be a mom?

Wuming touched his chin and looked at Hyde and Nefeli carefully, looking like he was thinking.

It seemed as if Hyde was seriously considering whether it was feasible for Hyde to accept Neferi as his mother.

Hyde said: My place is a neutral zone. Many Freedom Riders come to rest every day, and we also have to take in refugees. I really can't spare any time.

As Hyde spoke, he glanced at Neferi, as if trying to clear away the stain on himself.

Wuming retracted his aggressive gaze:

Forget it, our trade route has been rebuilt anyway, and we can exchange what we need in the future.

Seeing that Wuming was no longer aggressive, Haide breathed a sigh of relief and asked Wuming curiously:

I have nothing to trade here, what else do you want to exchange with me?

Wuming said: You can help me consign the things. I bought a batch of armors, and you have many warriors.

That's okay. Hyde calculated that he wouldn't lose. How to divide the profit? Thirty-seven or twenty-eight?

Zero ten points. Wuming said.

Huh? Hyde thought he heard wrongly.

You help me sell things on consignment, and all the money you get belongs to me. You just need to provide some manpower to help. Wuming explained.

How do you make it sound like you're being generous? Hyde said. I am not money but manpower?

I can exchange some information with you. Wuming said.

What kind of information can be so valuable? Hyde was reluctant.

Wuming motioned for Hyde to come over.

Hyde leaned forward suspiciously.

I'll sell you Neferi's life, temperament, hobbies and habits. Wuming whispered.

Haide suddenly zoomed away, his face turned red:

You, you, you...what do you mean?

I don't mean anything. I'm just selling information. How you use it depends on you. Wuming said, In other words, it depends on what you mean. In other words, do you have any interest in it?

Wuming had come into contact with Hyde before. Although this man was not calm, he claimed to be the son of a lord and always paid attention to etiquette and manners.

This Hyde's behavior in matters related to Neferi is quite rude.

Hyde's excuses for himself before seemed more like he was talking to Neferi than to himself. He would glance at Nefeli's expression from time to time.

It is very deliberate to emphasize one's noble status and show one's noble sentiments.

As long as there is a profit to be made, Wuming is immediately ready to tear apart this little ideological disguise.

Hyde's face was uncertain. When he noticed Nefeli's curious expression, he immediately raised his chest and raised his head:

Don't think about it. I am the eldest son of Nimgefu's orthodox regime. I must always keep my eyes on the right path.

He waved his fist at Wuming from a distance:

I will not bow to the evil forces.

You're quite brave. Wuming was surprised.

Wuming persisted, he no longer had to worry about a sales channel:

forget about it.

Wuming looked at Neferi:

I'm going to arrange a caravan to go to the lake area. Do you want to come with me?

When Hyde heard this question, he also looked at Nefeli.

Neferi hesitated.

She said: If there are still many tragedies along the way, I'm afraid I still can't sit back and ignore it. That will delay your trip, so forget it.

Hyde spoke and stared at Neferi:

Then I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to go to the Lake District. There is war in almost the whole area of ​​Ningmu Gefu. Are you going to never carry out your adoptive father's mission?

Neferi asked:

There will always be a time when the war can be calmed, right?

It's going to take a long time, Hyde said.

Then let's wait until there is peace. Neferi replied.

A person's power is limited, Hyde said. Even if you help every injustice you see, it will be difficult to change Nimgefu.

Is there anything I can do? Neferi said, I can save every one of them. I can't bear the tainted wind.

Hyde said: I have other ways to quickly pacify the entire Nimgefu and make this land rejuvenated.

What can we do? Nefeli's eyes widened, looking forward to Hyde's answer.

The war in Ningmu Gefu originated from the fall of Greg. Many lords wanted to become the king of this area. Hyde said, But their strength is similar. In the process of fighting, countless blood will be shed and countless seeds will be planted. sighs and curses.”

So what's the solution? Neferi asked.

Nimugefu needs a king. Only by having a real king can we curb the ambitions of the lords and become an orthodox king. Hyde said, And I am the son of Nimugefu's orthodox regime.

What a great plan. Wuming looked sideways at Hyde, Just say you want to be the king.

Oh, I'm familiar with this. Neferi said, My adoptive father also said that as long as he can become the King of Elden, under his governance, the weak will no longer be bullied.

Wuming looked at Nefeli sideways again:

I thought I was already good at drawing cakes, but I didn't expect... I am worthy of being a senior of the Round Table.

Hyde shook his head:

No, I won't be a king. I know that I don't have the talent to be a king - I don't have the power. I want to use my bloodline to support Neferi as the king.

Eh? Nefeli and Wuming were stunned at the same time.

What new trick is this? Wuming was curious.

Yes, I'm just a warrior. Neferi was a little embarrassed, I can't be a king with only brute strength, hehe...

Brute strength is enough. Strength is the reason for being a king. Hyde said.

Grek also has power. Wuming said.

So he became the king. Hyde said, The difference between King Neferi and Greg is that in addition to strength, she also has a noble mind and sees the right path.

Hyde looked at Neferi:

It is worthy for me to entrust the legitimate government of Nimgefu to her, and I will assist King Neferi in governing.

Hyde's rainbow fart made Neferi a little confused, as if she was a little girl who was suddenly proposed to, and she started to think about him.

Neferi saw Wuming:

What do you think?

Wuming thought for a moment and said:

...That's a good thing.

The choice Hyde made was beyond Wuming's expectations, but it was of no harm to Wuming.

The Nephilim are indeed good and capable. With her keeping Nimgefu in check, this land that has not yet been plowed by war will soon be revitalized and produce a steady stream of value.

And he has a good relationship with Neferi, which is the most important thing.

Wuming said to Hyde: You can actually come up with such a wonderful idea. I underestimated you a little.

Hyde shook his golden retriever proudly.

Wuming continued: But even with Neferi, it would be difficult to deal with the lords' organized army. Neferi is not yet strong enough to form an army by one person.

I will work hard. Neferi raised her axe.

She seemed buoyed by the unspoken affirmation and accepted Hyde's offer.

Wuming ignored Nefeli. Of course he would not expect Nefeli to grow into a warrior as powerful as a demigod - how could he make money if that were the case.

Wuming asked about Hyde's attitude.

Hyde looked firm: I still have a fortress. With my bloodline, I can also call on some people.

Hyde is indeed a coward, with no strength and no ambition to compete for supremacy.

He has always been mainly retreating. Although he looks at the right path, it is only a visual sight and it is difficult to follow.

He has noble blood, but his weak character only makes him willing to become the lord of a small town in a remote area, and is unwilling to recruit troops to compete with other lords for the throne.

Seeing Neferi, Hyde thought this was a good opportunity to get Nimgofu back on track.

Hyde has a kind heart that sees the right path, but does not have the strength to realize kindness.

When the enemy approached the city, Hyde once again experienced the dilemma of being trapped on the bridge.

It's just that this time the enemy is smarter and crueler than the Biasera people.

Golden lightning struck into the darkness of despair. When Neferi rushed out of the forest and killed all the enemy troops, Hyde knew that he was once again lucky enough to encounter a strong man, as brilliant as fireworks and as dazzling as lightning. Strong.

And when Neferi finished killing the enemies and showed concern for the dying poor people with a sad expression, Hyde felt that he had met the king.

For the sake of the king, he prepared to use his bloodline to call for more troops for the first time.

So you are ready to recruit troops. Wuming said.

Yes. Hyde admitted, I'm not doing this for myself——

That's a good thing. Wuming applauded, he didn't care how many twists and turns in Hyde's heart,

How can you send troops without equipment? I have a lot of armors, which are all high-quality goods. They are good things that have not been damaged after the shattering war. I will sell them to you cheaply...