Chapter 2 Forming a Team
"Gentlemen, before you is the son of the dwarf, Thorin Oak Shield. Take him down and use his head to exchange for us wealth that will last a lifetime."
Nearly twenty people rushed into the tavern with weapons and covered in water vapor. The people in the middle hurriedly dodged, fearing that the innocent would be affected.
People in other positions also tightened their muscles, but did not move, but showed their eyes watching the show, quietly waiting for the good show to begin.
Xia Ya silently grabbed the sword and waited for her chance to enter.
Thorin took his weapon, jumped over the table, and stood shoulder to shoulder with Gandalf.
"I'm here. Before solving the evil dragons, we will solve these hyenas first."
Gandalf was very relaxed and nodded with the staff, "Of course, I don't think these people can stop the first step of the Dwarf Prince from his journey, right?"
The next second, the bounty hunters rushed to the two of them, slashed their swords, and a battle began quickly.
Shaya knew that these people were not opponents of Gandalf and Thorin, so when they fought, they rushed out quickly.
If he waited a little longer, he would have no chance to take action.
After quickly knocking down the two of them, Shaya approached Gandalf and Thorin. Who knew that Thorin waved his sword and slashed over when he saw him.
Xia Ya held Solin's dagger, pushed him back, and killed two people close by with his backhand.
"I'm here to help you!"
"Then let's deal with them first, otherwise I can't believe that a bounty hunter will give up my head." Thorin said coldly.
Chara shrugged, no longer approaching Thorin, and quickly dealt with the others.
A few minutes later, all the bounty hunters who intended to take Solin's head for money fell to the ground.
"Who are you and why are you helping us?"
After fighting side by side, Solin still did not believe in Shaya, and kept his distance and was vigilant.
"I heard your conversation, and I was very interested in both the Fire Dragon and the Treasure." Shaya said frankly.
Because for a bounty hunter, the first important thing is treasure. The only thing that can make the bounty hunter give up one bounty is another greater wealth.
It happened that Elbol's wealth was once famous far and wide, and the treasures in it were tens of millions of times more expensive than Solin's head.
If you add a little curiosity about a powerful creature like Fire Dragon and a hint of eagerness to take risks, it will be more in line with the status of a bounty hunter.
Gandalf nodded slightly, "Do you mean you want to join us and go to Gushan together?"
"That's right, but I want to get the share I deserve after the matter is successful." Xia Ya's eyes fell on Thorin, with solicitation and warning in her eyes.
"Gandalff, the bounty hunter is not credible!" Thorin said alertly, grasping the hilt of the sword.
"Relax, Thorin, I think it's a good idea. We need more power to deal with the dragon, he's so powerful." Gandalf said with a smile.
"What about your request, bounty hunter!"
"If possible, of course I want all the wealth except your Akan gems." Shaya shrugged and looked greedy.
"But, I know it's impossible, so how much can you give me?"
But after hearing this, Solin breathed a sigh of relief. If Xia Ya really spoke up, he would not let him join in any case.
Thorin thought for a moment and said, "This matter is not yet confirmed, we can discuss it together, but I can guarantee that the wealth you can get from Elpoel will not disappoint you."
"Okay, we are in the same group for the time being. You can rest assured that I never attacked my companions." Xia Ya stretched out her hand towards Solin.
Thorin hesitated for a moment, held Xia Ya's hands together, and held them tightly.
"So, we should leave!" Gandalf nodded to the two and walked to the door of the tavern first.
Looking at Thorin, seeing that he had no intention of following, Chara shrugged, walked out, followed Gandalf, and took the bounty hunters' money bag into his own hands on the way.
As soon as he opened the curtain and walked out of the tavern, the raindrops as big as beans fell on him.
"Depend on!"
He was about to turn back to the tavern when Solin came out from behind, holding a raincoat in his hand.
"I noticed that you didn't bring a raincoat, which is the relic of those bounty hunters. If you don't mind it was taken off the dead, it can block the cold rain for you."
"Thank you, but I prefer to call it a spoil than a relic." Xia Ya thanked her, took the raincoat and draped it on her body.
“Where are we going now?”
"We need more companions." Thorin did not say anything, and the two followed Gandalf's footsteps together.
Shuving around the town on a rainy night, they finally arrived at their destination, a shop selling horses.
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A few days later, the three of them rode their horses to a dwarf settlement.
After Elpoel was occupied by Smaug, the dwarves came out of their homes and lived a wandering life, which was one of their residences.
When Solin came here, he went to find the people here and planned to gather people and go to Gushan.
But even though Thorin was a dwarf prince, he could not quickly gather the right people.
After passing through several dwarf settlements, twelve dwarves were finally summoned to join the team.
"Very good, now there is only one member left, a professional thief." Gandalf said slowly, sucking his cigarette puddle.
"Sorin, do you have the right person?"
Thorin shook his head, "Dwarves are brave warriors, but they are not suitable for being flying thieves."
"Gandalff, please help us find a professional thief."
"I'm very happy!" Gandalf nodded and looked at everyone, "I will help you find the right thief. There are my marks along the way. You can find me with the marks. When this mark appears, there is the place where the thief is."
Gandalf drew two marks, nodded slightly to everyone, and stood up and left.
Shaya's voice rang, "I think it's time for us to discuss the reward."
Without signing a contract, it is not considered joining the team. His mission has not been completed yet.
"In addition to the thief who has not yet arrived, we have a total of sixteen people. Gandalf has made it clear that he does not need compensation." Thorin said, "So, this is my contract, you can take a look."
Charia took over the contract and marked the content of its own expenses.
In other words, many expenses on the journey are not reimbursed and you need to pay for it yourself.
If there is a profit in the end, each person will receive one fifteenth of the profit.
In other words, only if Smaug is solved can they get remuneration, and all expenses have to be paid at their own expenses before.
The various injuries and deaths described later were not scared at all.
Xia Ya had no objection to this. The bounty hunters' property was enough for him to spend some time, so he decisively signed the contract.
Chapter completed!