When the short-haired youth said those words, his entire person’s expression changed, resembling a lecherous uncle luring an innocent little girl, “The lollipop is right up ahead, yo~” It was precisely this kind of feeling…

  “Besides that 100 gold coins reward, there’s one more thing you’ll absolutely be interested in.”

  “What?” When Kells said this sentence, he had a kind of feeling of boarding a thief’s ship, but since he had already stepped one foot onto it, what harm could adding another foot do?

  “The leader of the Wind Spirit Mercenary Group is currently selecting a son-in-law. If a newcomer in this competition can have an outstanding performance, it’s very easy to be noticed by the young lady, oh!” The short-haired youth’s voice of speaking even carried a seductive tone.

  “…I say, is this matter reliable? I’m just a monster lure…”

  “It’s reliable! Absolutely reliable!” When the short-haired youth said this, his eyes began to dart around again, as if deliberately avoiding something…

  “This bastard definitely hasn’t settled on any good intentions. No matter how you look at it, this doesn’t seem like anything good. But this guy is truly my disaster star, my weakness, ah! I never thought there’d be a day when I’d be pinched by someone’s handle! How desolate, ah! Why does this bastard still look so much like a good person…” What Kells was most dissatisfied with was precisely this: whether from appearance or temperament or the etiquette of his speech, the short-haired youth, no matter how you looked at him, didn’t resemble a bad person. Yet this was a guy who, under the bright daylight, was luring a pure youth to step onto a crooked path!

  “Then it’s a deal. I’ll take you to the mercenary group. Our headquarters is in Leicas. Oh, right, those two silver coins can be considered a congratulatory gift for the newcomer. It just so happens it’s our turn. Your those two companions will have no problems. The members of the Wind Spirit Mercenary Group are spread throughout every district of Leicas; there’s no person they can’t find.” After the short-haired youth finished speaking, he first entered the city gate. That bunch of guards unexpectedly didn’t even try to stop him! They probably recognized him. That knight lord leading the team, looking at the short-haired youth, was actually very respectful, his eyes even becoming kind…

  Of course, that kind of kindness wouldn’t be directed at Kells…

  “You poor wretch! Back again? Did you bring the money? If this time you’re messing with me again, believe it or not, I’ll kick you all the way back to your countryside hometown?” His face changed quickly; in an instant, it was a face full of gloom… The few militiamen guarding nearby all laughed along. They still quite admired this guy Kells, even daring to provoke the knight lord!

  That knight seemed to fundamentally not believe that Kells could really get two silver coins in such a short time. The posture to kick someone had already been prepared, this kick charged with power, probably an effect that would be outstanding.

  “Stop! Sidaopo!” The latter sentence seemed to be a dialect from his hometown. “Knight lord, look at what this is?” Kells flashed out two silver coins, silver and shiny, extremely dazzling, at a glance you could tell they were newly minted coins.

  But the knight lord’s eyes were also pretty sharp. “The Wind Spirit Mercenary Group’s money! How do you, kid, have these silver coins? Be honest, did you steal them?”

  “Of course not. Starting from today, I am already a trainee mercenary of the Wind Spirit Mercenary Group. If you don’t believe it, you can ask that short-haired gentleman up ahead; he is my recommender!” Right after Kells finished speaking, the short-haired youth turned back and even smiled a little. It seemed genuine. This guy really had some conscience, at least a hundred times better than those two silly girls. Kells was still quite moved. If this guy had walked into the city, even jumping into the Holy River wouldn’t wash him clean.

  That knight leading the team seemed very afraid of the short-haired youth. His expression immediately switched to respect. “So, sir, you are Lord Daniel’s friend. My disrespect, my disrespect. For any offense, please forgive generously. Please enter! Make way! You bunch of wastes, clear out a dedicated passage. He is Lord Daniel’s friend; don’t let that bunch of lowly commoners get close.” He shouted at those few guards under him to drive away the approaching civilians, clearing out a very wide path. The short-haired youth waited in front, and Kells trotted along behind him with little steps.

  The matter of the entrance fee, that knight lord seemed to have forgotten about it, but even if he measured it, he wouldn’t dare to ask for it. This short-haired youth’s status was not low! “This bastard definitely isn’t just a mercenary, that simple!” Kells felt so.

  “You’re called Daniel? May I ask why they address you as ‘lord’? If you were just a mercenary, at most they’d respectfully call you ‘teacher’…” Kells also changed his attitude, nodding and bowing, completely in the manner of a lackey. Times are different from the past, you know; this guy was extremely likely to be what the common saying calls a “second-generation official”…

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  “Oh… actually, there’s one more thing you don’t know about…”

  “Um…” Kells’ entire expression turned into a wry smile. This guy was too neurotic.

  “The city lord of Leicas, Earl Lindon, is my father. My full name is Caesar Daniel. Up to now, I still don’t know your name. If you don’t mind, the nickname ‘Long Hair’ suits you quite well, hehe!” Daniel smiled honestly. Kells wanted to cry but had no tears. It really wasn’t that he didn’t want to cut his hair; in Anda, he was a rat crossing the street, ah. Fortunately, his beard hadn’t grown out yet; otherwise, if this continued, he might even turn into a savage. But a head of long hair was indeed quite distinctive, especially when running, that long hair fluttering in the wind… Please note! In your imagination, do not include words or images of handsome guys. Kells was just an ordinary face, the kind where if you threw a brick in a crowded place, you’d hit a whole bunch of them. Then, please continue imagining…

  “No way! This kid is actually the city lord’s son. Then, if I can mix into being his attendant, wouldn’t I be set? Hehe! Hehe! The attendant of the city lord’s son, damn it, wouldn’t I have whatever I want?” Kells’ little abacus started calculating again, carrying a certain pure fantasy.

  “How about today, this little one becomes Lord Daniel’s attendant? My name is Kells, no family name. Calling me Long Hair is also fine, if the lord likes it.” The little flattery started right up. As a commoner, you know, to rise above others, you had to go through this step.

  “Hehe, sure. It just so happens my attendant sacrificed himself… The Heavenly Father is merciful; please bless his soul, may happiness and smiles be eternal…” Daniel performed a standard knight’s prayer ceremony. In the entire action, there was a highlight: his arm armor originally had a small shield, and on the shield was the emblem of the Holy Cross. This was equipment only holy knights, a divinely bestowed profession, possessed. Kells had seen it in books, but that didn’t seem to be the key point, ah. The cause of the previous attendant’s death was something Kells was very concerned about…

  Thinking of this, Kells hurriedly asked, “May I ask, Lord Daniel, how did the previous attendant sacrifice himself…”

  “Um… it’s a long story, ah. Actually, there’s one more thing you don’t know about… Oh, it seems it’s not just one…”

  “…” Kells was stunned for a full minute before saying, “Lord Daniel, you can make a long story short; I can understand.”

  Daniel thought for a moment and said, “Um, yes. He died in the line of duty.” Very concise, just a few words.

  “For what official duty, Lord Daniel?”

  “This… Oh! Look! The headquarters of the Wind Spirit Mercenary Group is here. Let’s go in first. Your two friends, I still need to arrange manpower to find them. Let’s eat a meal together later. I have something to do. When you go in, just say it’s me who recommended you, and no one will make things difficult for you. Oh, right, this is for you. This is my attendant’s badge. Wear it on your chest; not only the knight order but also ordinary civilians and knights will show some courtesy when they see it.” As he spoke, Daniel took out a round badge from the interlayer pocket of his armor’s lining. The front pattern was composed of two griffins and a noble rapier, which should be the emblem of the Caesar family. Below the emblem were the words “attendant.” The back of the badge had a pin, just perfect for attaching to the chest.

  “It’s very likely… this thing is the relic of that dead attendant…” Although Kells thought so in his heart, the speed at which he took the badge was not ordinarily fast, ah, lightning speed, is all! It was practically equivalent to snatching it over!

  “Thank you, Lord Daniel! Now, am I the attendant of the Caesar family?” Kells asked.

  “Hehe, yes. From now on, don’t call me Lord Daniel. You can call my father that way. For me, just call me ‘young master’ will do. First, go get to know the mercenary group. I have something to do and will leave first. If you’re lucky, I’ll take you back to the Caesar family’s castle. Every attendant has their own room there. You can also receive a monthly salary from the steward, 5 gold coins. Oh, right, in the future, all the rewards from the tasks you complete with me will be yours. I don’t need anything.”

  After saying that, Daniel left. Right in front was the headquarters of the Wind Spirit Mercenary Group, a very large three-story stone building, somewhat like the spire style of a castle, but not that big, covering about 500 square meters. The gate was extremely majestic, engraved with a huge Wind Spirit emblem. It was open now, and inside, you could see there were many people. It was structured like a tavern, with a very large counter, and many people wearing various mercenary equipment were there discussing something.

  “Grandma’s, it’s really big. This is the legendary mercenary group, ah. It seems as prosperous as a large mercenary guild, ah. Really nice. The Wind Spirit Mercenary Group looks to be of no small scale. Speaking of which, that kid is the city lord’s son; how could the place he stays at be bad? Hehe, really good luck, ah, found a noble. The treatment is still so good, 5 gold coins a month, ah, enough for eating, drinking, and having fun. Maybe even that kind of place I could go to, hehe!” Thinking of this, Kells was already drooling and nosebleeding. For the poor and commoners, that kind of place was the only paradise where they could gain confidence and enjoyment.

  “Not only that, this kid said that all the task rewards are for me! Too generous! A good person, is all! How am I so blessed, ah! Hehe, if by chance I can hunt down an F-rank monster, that would be great. One time, I could get hundreds of gold coins, ah!” Thinking of this, Kells’ eyes were already filled with the gleam of gold coins, even his pupils turned golden.

  But… does pie really fall from the sky? Kells seemed to have overlooked the cause of the previous attendant’s death and that sentence in Daniel’s words, “If you’re lucky!” Why did he say that?

  Kells’ mind had already been clouded by money and women; he had long forgotten these key hints that appeared in his head.