Chapter 57 Murder

The messenger walked in front, and Ashu Rufate followed behind. They did not go back along the way. In fact, not only were they not the way they came, but even had a deviation in the direction. If they were an ordinary person, they would have been wandering around the mountains for more than a day, then it would be difficult for them to judge the direction and position at this time, but Ashu Rufate had a very good sense of direction - this could also be regarded as one of the basic qualities of the mercenary ranks.

He followed silently all the way, even making the messenger leading the way feel a little uneasy, so he turned around and explained.

"The road is closer here." said the messenger.

Not only is the road closer, but the direction is different, it is really a not-so-smart lie. Ashu Rufate sneered in his stomach. He didn't believe in the lie that "Star Ke is in a hurry to find him" at the beginning. If the name "Io" is added on it, it would be even more impossible.

There is enough time to be with the two sisters. He knows that Xingke is tough and autonomous. If there is really any dispute, she will definitely try to resolve it herself instead of asking him to make decisions. Of course, this is even more true about Eo.

He followed the messenger and continued to move forward, thinking carefully about the causes and consequences of this matter.

Now that the other party sent such a person to deceive him, it should be planning to negotiate. This is common sense. If the other party cannot be eliminated, then it can only rely on negotiations. Ashu Rufate really doubts whether there is a secret treasure hidden under the manor of the two sisters, which actually leads to such an action. There is no doubt that this is definitely not a conspiracy to seize property - even if it is property, it has nothing to do with the land and property that the two sisters have on the surface.

However, a secret treasure cannot be made out of nothing. If it were a large treasure at that time, there would definitely be relevant legendary records. If it was a small treasure (such as the legacy of a rich man or something), it would be possible to secretly raise enough people to dig it out one night without any knowledge. If it was not good, it could also appear as a sheriff and make up a lie to dig it out. If you use the sheriff's identity and politely send a notice, the two sisters should not stop it.

In any case, Ashu Rufate cannot determine the other party's motives now. And the negotiations are undoubtedly a good opportunity at present, at least let him communicate with the other party, not to mention the results, at least to know who the other party is - or who the other party's agent is.

If the conditions are right...Ashu Rufate had a bold idea in his mind.

"Mr. Ashurufate, what's wrong with you?" The messenger suddenly found that Ashurufate behind him stopped.

"Wear a cloak." Ashu Rufate took out his elves' cloak made by him and draped it on him. While doing this, he also checked his arms. Just now, because he was preparing to hunt, he inevitably carried a variety of weapons on his body - all of them provided by Baron Raoul - so he was wearing a long-handled hunting knife, a small knife, and an axe. These weapons can be used as tools and are essential items for action in the mountains and forests, so he still wore them on himself.

"Cloak?" Although the messenger was a little surprised, it did not stop him. Ashu Rufate lowered his head to tidy up his body, but he looked at the messenger. As expected, a sarcastic look flashed across the messenger's face.

After a brief stay, the messenger continued to lead the way. The front was already the end of a hillside - it should be said that it was actually a very high cliff edge, and a large stone protruded outward from the cliff, forming a natural small platform.

The messenger stopped here.

"Stay go." Ashu Rufat looked at the messenger's failure to move and urged him.

"No need to continue leaving, Mr. Ashurufate, we are here." The messenger turned around and revealed a villain.

"Yes, you've arrived, my dear cousin." A voice sounded on one side, and then Ashu Rufate saw several people walking around behind the huge rock on the side. The one leading the person was Io.

"So you were looking for me?" Asu Ruffatt had no surprise expression at all. This calmness surprised Eolulo instead. "Want to talk to me in private?"

"Talk in private?" said Io. "It's so good, it's true. Dear cousin, or Mr. Asu Ruffatt, we should really talk."

"What are you talking about?" Ashu Rufate had already heard the tone of his tone from the other party. When they said this, figures appeared in several positions and gathered here. Ashu Rufate counted, there were eight people at present, including Io and the messenger leading the way. At least three of them had already held the musket in their hands. They blocked all the roads of Ashu Rufate. With his keen hearing, Ashu Rufate judged that at least two other people were nearby-they should be watching the wind outside, or they were not going to come forward.

"Talk about your funeral." Io grinned. "I wonder if my two cousins ​​will resurrect your body."

"That's not resurrection, it's expedition," Ash Rufate replied. "You obviously don't know much about this."

"So you already know?"

"Why do you think I don't know?" Ashu Rufate asked back.

"Since you know they are black magicians... how dare you stay?"

"Who said they were black magicians? The high-ranking priests of the church would definitely not think so." Ashu Rufate suddenly laughed, "You didn't seem to be planning to talk at the beginning. Do you think you could kill me? Do you think no one would come to pursue this murder? Baron Raoul watched me leave, and I just won the championship yesterday... Everyone in the city will pursue this crime, and the bullets on the corpse cannot be erased."

"That's right, that's why I chose this position."

"This location?" Ashu Rufate looked around. "This location is indeed quiet enough for you to commit this murder."

"This is a good location, no one will come to the hunter. And there is an additional benefit," said Eo. "Did you see the crack at your feet? Soon you will fall off the cliff, and then someone will insert a pile into the crack... This cliff, including this big stone, will collapse together. Press your body into it. Even if you come to dig, it will take at least three or five days. After you are crushed and taken out, no one will pursue it, and no one can investigate the real cause of your death."

Io said viciously, but suddenly he found that Eshu Rufate was smiling. It was not a sneer, a bitter smile or a slight smile, but a very natural, relaxed, and happy smile.

"Falod, the sheriff of this city, will prove that you really fell off the cliff and died." The other party's strange smile made Eo feel uneasy. He had already learned from Lyle that the other party was a good person in battle - this is normal. It would be strange if a mercenary is not good at fighting.

Io calmed down. If they were all holding swords at this time, or Ashu Rufate was wearing excellent armor at this time, there might be a second possibility. But on the one hand, they were holding muskets, and on the other hand, Ashu Rufate was not wearing armor at all.

It's just a bluff.

"Where is Falaud? Let him come out." Ashu Rufate glanced at the people around him again. Everyone surrounded him carried muskets and held them in his hands. Everyone knew that muskets were powerful and easy to use. It took anyone a short time to master the basic usage of muskets. If there is any disadvantage of muskets, it is that it can only shoot one round. After firing one round, the muskets must be loaded again. During this period, this powerful weapon was like a fire stick. The revolver fired muskets to a certain extent, but it was not really avoided.

With Ashu Rufate's words, the sheriff Falod, who had seen before, walked out from behind. In fact, there was no need to hide it. If Ashu Rufate didn't know that the new sheriff was related to this conspiracy, then he was really a complete idiot.

"I really want to know why this is," said Ashu Rufate. "Even if I die, I want to be a wise ghost."

"You should be a fool!" But Eo was impatient, he raised his hand and made a gesture.

A burst of gunfire sounded again between the mountains and forests. But there is nothing strange about this. In this hunting, it is a common strategy to scare prey so that hunters can find it. In addition, this method can also be used to destroy other people's hunting - of course, this is a bit of a prank.

...

Lyle sat alone in the tavern.

It was already late. At this time, the sunset was setting, and the golden sunlight shone on him through the window. The spring sunset was warm and comfortable on his body.

Lyle took another big sip of wine lazily. Io hasn't come back yet, but there is nothing to be surprised about. For some reason, he suddenly thought that this year's hunting was going on. I wonder who would come back happily with his prey? But no matter who it is, if he comes back with his prey, he will find an accident, and then the festive atmosphere of the whole festival is washed away - that person must be very depressed.

That Ashu Rufate... Lair couldn't help but think of the man. He always looked calm, as if nothing would move him. But this time, what kind of expression would he have before he died? I heard that mercenaries were all desperadoes who were not afraid of death...

"Lyle." A voice came from the door of the tavern, scaring Lyle.
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