Chapter 59 [Adventurer's Fate](2/3)
"Sorry, no." Beinrich refused simply: "Although we rely on this to make money, and I also know that the greater the risk, the greater the profit. However, if you know that you are going to die and still do it,
Then it is not a risk, but an idiotic behavior. Our Snow Wolf Mercenary Group does not have the ability to enter the heart of the frozen forest. No matter how high the price you offer, I am afraid there is nothing we can do."
Dardanelle sighed. He knew that Beinrich was telling the truth, so he said no more and took a dull sip of wine.
Beinrich's attention returned to Du Wei. He thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Magician, I am very curious about you. In my impression, very few people at your age can achieve this."
I have the qualifications of a magician. I have lived forty years, including twenty years of adventure. I have met quite a few magicians, but I have never seen a genius like you."
Du Wei smiled bitterly...
Genius? That’s because you haven’t seen it before.
Du Wei's current strength is only about that of a third-level magician. He is considered a genius compared to ordinary people... But... compared with the other two female geniuses Du Wei met, Du Wei really has nothing to be proud of.
Qualified as an eighth-level magician at the age of fifteen or sixteen! That's called a genius! And Du Wei met two of them at once.
Seeing that Du Wei didn't speak, Beinrich was silent for a while and slowly took out a roll of paper from his arms.
"Your Majesty the Magician, I want to make a deal with you. I wonder if you are interested?"
Du Wei's eyes lit up: "What deal?"
"It's like this. I know that magicians are very rich, so if I give you any treasures, you will definitely not take it seriously... So..." Beinrich smiled and said: "Me and
My people will continue walking north for about four or five days. We will reach the Great Round Lake and then turn around and go back. I think you and your companions are going all the way north anyway, so
In the next few days, you might as well follow us on the road. My people and I can act as your guides and take you all the way to Great Round Lake. In such a large forest, without a guide, I'm afraid it's easy to get lost.
. What do you think?"
Beinrich unfolded the paper in his hand: "This is a map of the frozen forest! Such a map is absolutely nowhere to be found on the market! Even if you spend 10,000 gold coins, you can get it.
You can never buy it! Because this is what I, Beinrich, drew based on my memory of nearly 20 years of adventuring in this forest and more than forty times! I guarantee that the entire empire will not be able to find it.
This is the second such detailed map.”
Du Wei's heart moved!
He took the map and unfolded it...
There is a vast forest icon drawn on the drawing. At the southern end are several entrance passages leading to the forest. The drawing also marks several small towns in the south of the frozen forest, as well as some checkpoints set by the Northern Storm Legion patrol.
Du Wei took a few glances and found the path he took into the forest with the old magician the night before.
On the drawing, the area of the entire forest was unknown, but after Beinrich pointed a little, Du Wei had an idea.
"Here, this is approximately where we are now." Beinrich poked a point on the map with his finger.
From the map, this location was very, very close to the entrance to the southern edge of the forest. Du Wei couldn't help but feel a little discouraged... After walking hard for two days, he only managed to reach such a small place on the map.
Beinrich smiled, and then pointed at a point inside the forest on the map: "Here is the destination of my trip and my people, the Great Round Lake."
A lake is marked on the map by a slightly flatter circle.
Beinrich gave a brief introduction. This lake is located inside the forest. It is a lake in the forest. However, the area is quite large.
"The lake is about five or six miles wide...at least that wide. Although I have been there several times, I have never measured it specifically. In fact, I have never been to the other side of the lake. The Great Round Lake is considered frozen.
The dividing line for some adventurous groups in the forest was reached."
"How do you say it?" Du Wei was curious about everything in this frozen forest.
"The dividing line of strength." Beinrich said with a smile: "Basically, in the south of the lake, everything is not too dangerous, and mercenary groups like us can still move. But... in the north of the lake,
Very few people dare to go. Those who dare to cross the lake and continue walking north, according to what I know, are those strong men with names all over the continent... At least I, Beinrich, am not that kind of person. I will take my
"People have been to Great Round Lake several times, but never once have they dared to go around the lake and continue north."
After a pause, there was a weird smile on his face: "By the way, if it were summer, I would not take people to the Great Round Lake. You know, anywhere there is a water source, there is usually danger.
Wild beasts come and go... The same goes for Warcraft. Warcraft also needs water, and Warcraft also likes to take a bath. In the summer, although the weather here is also very cold, it is not as freezing as it is now. It is just early spring, and the lake is still
There is no thaw, the lake is covered with ice, and no monsters will come to the lake. But it is different in summer. In summer, that place is simply a gathering place for monsters! Hell... I once heard that there are several mercenary groups, hundreds of them.
Hundreds of people were attacked by monsters on the edge of that lake! The whole team died there! So, because of the current season, I dare to go there. If it were summer, I would definitely stay far away from there."
After saying all this, Beinrich glanced at Duwei: "How about it, Mr. Magician? My deal is very simple: I and my people will take you to the lake, and I will give you this map."
You... Although I have never been to the north of the lake, I have collected a lot of information over the years. They are all news spread by some strong people who have been to the north of the lake. However, it cost me a lot of money to collect the information!
The markings on the map, even if you cross Great Round Lake and continue north, at least the terrain for the next two or three days is marked on the map."
Du Wei glanced at Beinrich: "Dear Mr. Leader... I'm curious, since you don't plan to go to the north of the lake, why do you want to collect information on the north of the lake?"
There was a hint of emotion in Beinrich's eyes, and the expression on his face was sincere and serious: "Your Excellency, Magician, please remember that I am an adventurer!"
When he said this, his expression even looked pious.
"I am an adventurer! Although... I am now working as a mercenary, and I have made some profits by taking risks in the frozen forest... But I am not a businessman full of copper odor! My
In my bones, the blood of an adventurer flows!" Beinrich said solemnly: "I have been adventuring in this place for half my life. Ever since I was young, listening to those legends, I have always longed for the frozen lake north of the lake.
What will the forest look like... Although I know that my strength is far from being the top powerhouse in the mainland. Moreover, I have a large group of people following me now, and I have to shoulder their responsibilities! But,
I also have my own dream! My dream is... In the future, when I am old and retire, I will no longer be the leader of this group, and all my people will be handed over to their new leaders. Then, when I am alone
, when I don’t have any responsibilities, I will prepare to cross the lake and go to the north to see! I have been wandering around this place all my life! In the future, if I die without ever seeing what the north is like, then I will definitely die with my eyes open.
Yes! I collected this information just to make plans for the future! I plan to go on the road alone after I am ready. I am even prepared that I will die on the north side of Great Round Lake in the future! Even if I die, at least I will
I can also take a look at what the legendary North Shore looks like before I die... By dying there, I have fulfilled my destiny as an adventurer!"
Having said this, Beinrich said something that made Duwei awe-inspiring:
"As an adventurer, it would be a shame to die in bed! As a true adventurer, you should choose to die on the most exciting journey!"
Du Wei took a deep breath, and his tone couldn't help but become more respectful: "Dear Sir, you promised to be our guide and give us this map... So what do you need me to do for you?
Woolen cloth?"
"It's very simple." Beinrich smiled: "I only have two conditions. First, during our journey together, if we encounter any trouble, such as being attacked by others or monsters, you, the magician,
Your Excellency, please stand on our side. When the time comes, we will need the help of magicians."
"No problem." Du Wei immediately replied: "Since we are on the road together, we are companions. This is natural."
"Thank you. My second condition is...if you can go back after completing this adventure...I'm sorry for using such unlucky words. But I still advise you for the last time, the north is very dangerous.
!" Seeing that Du Wei did not accept his suggestion, the leader sighed: "Then... if you can come back, I think you are the only powerful magician I have ever seen in my life... You are so young! Apart from geniuses,
Besides, I have no other words to describe it. I believe that in the future, you will become a well-known strong man in the mainland. If one day comes, I hope you can remember the name of our Snow Wolf Mercenary Group... I take the liberty
I ask you to remember that the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group once helped you in the frozen forest. As for this favor, it is enough to help us people when it is appropriate and convenient for you.
"
Very smart leader!
Du Wei has more respect for this group leader!
If the "adventurer's fate" words he just said made him look like an idealist... then the following transaction conditions will show that this group leader has a long-term vision!
This matter actually cost them nothing... They originally planned to go to Great Round Lake, a team of more than 100 people, and it didn't cost anything to bring two more people with them. On the contrary, there was one more person on the way.
Magician companion.
In addition, as for the map... the leader made the map himself. Although he gave it to Du Wei, he could draw another one at any time. For him, there was no loss.
But these were exchanged for the favor of a magician!
In Roland Continent, magicians are more precious than gold, especially those powerful magicians. This group leader's calculation is very smart. Du Wei became a magician at such a young age, and his future will definitely be bright...as long as he can live.
Going back means that the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group has forged a friendship with a future great magician at no cost!
You can count on getting help from a great magician at some point in the future!
An idealist, but also cunning in reality.
This is Du Wei’s evaluation of Captain Beinrich.
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This night was speechless.
Early the next morning, when Du Wei got out of the tent, the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group was already preparing to set off. Some warriors who were not afraid of the cold were scrubbing their bodies with snow, and some were shaving carefully with daggers. These warriors who were accustomed to an adventurous life
Guys, everyone has a strong temperament, and finally calls his companions on the road with a powerful shout.
Dardanelle's mood was a little low.
After Captain Beinrich introduced the situation of the Frozen Forest last night, Dardaniel knew very well that the possibility of finding the Golden-Eyed Python on his own was probably very small. Even with the addition of the little Harry Potter
Mr. Magician, I'm afraid that's not enough either.
Du Wei comforted the loyal warrior of the Liszt family for a few words, and then set off on the road with the Snow Wolf mercenary group.
The Snow Wolf mercenary group was full of people, and two small teams were scattered around to search. In the afternoon, Du Wei witnessed with his own eyes the process of people from the mercenary group hunting monsters.
The search team found a cave of monsters. The roots of a towering tree were hollowed out, and a giant snow-white bear hibernated inside.
This is a "Roaring Snow Bear". This monster is almost twice the size of an ordinary bear. It looks very similar to the polar bear Du Wei knew in his previous life, but this roaring snow bear can emit a kind of
Magic attack: Its roar can whip up a small tornado!
To be continued...