Chapter 332: Chapter 315 rcenary Group
February, the sun shone brightly.
Winter had gradually co to an end. Although the cold wind was still biting, the coldest ti of the year had passed, and one could vaguely see the buds on the branches growing larger.
Border Domain, Fengye City.
The reconstruction work after the Day of Divine Wrath was still ongoing.
Logically speaking, due to various circumstances, the original plan for the auction had been canceled for various reasons. In such a situation, Fengye City should have been quiet for a while, yet the opposite was true.
The whole city seed even more lively, with bars in every street and alley filled with burly rcenaries, and fields outside the city were dotted with tents.
Those belonged to individual rcenaries.
These rcenaries had all rushed over after hearing about the Border Count’s Black Dragon hunting task.
300,000 pounds of Gold Coins…
For any rcenary group, that was no small amount.
This reward was enough to attract any professional below high level to join.
Standing atop the walls of Fengye City and looking out, one could see a vast open space crowded with tens of thousands of tents. A rough estimate would suggest that the number of rcenaries participating in this task likely exceeded five thousand.
It could be said that rcenaries active in Fengye Territory and its surrounding areas had almost all co.
It was also this massive influx of rcenaries that provided a new business opportunity for the trade caravans that had planned to return ho due to the auction’s cancellation.
The presence of rcenaries was very active on the Segis Continent.
They ford groups ranging from a few dozen to several thousand. In peaceful tis, they relied on taking various rcenary missions or hunting demon beasts for a living, while in tis of war, they would turn into rcenary armies employed by nobles and lords.
Of course, many rcenaries would sotis play the roles of bandits or mountain thieves, preying on so unlucky souls.
It could be said that this was a high-risk, high-return gray profession in the Segis World.
Many rcenaries were professionals, or at worst, apprentices. While their inco was unstable, once they completed a task, they would earn a handso sum.
Most rcenaries, after receiving their commission, would imdiately choose to spend it.
After all… this profession was also a high-risk occupation. In the Segis World, with its extraordinary powers, the death rate of rcenaries even surpassed that of the professional military of various human nations. Spending money as soon as they got it was almost common knowledge.
Unless they grew older and retired due to lack of strength, they wouldn’t save money, except to save up a retirent fund during their last years when they had experience and so physical strength left.
Therefore, for trade caravans, wherever rcenaries gathered, there was infinite business opportunity.
At this mont, many caravans in Fengye City were actually grateful to the supposedly extrely evil Black Dragon that had never even shown its face.
Various trade caravans beca active in the rcenary encampnts, selling their goods and earning big profits.
Of course, the Amway Trading Company, which had not settled in Fengye City for long, also joined this grand event. Their inexpensive and exquisite second-hand equipnt was very popular among the rcenaries.
The people from this trading company were friendly, talked pleasantly, and their goods were cheap, quickly forming bonds with the rcenaries and talking about anything and everything.
At this mont, at the gates of Fengye City, several figures in either armor or steward’s attire were gathered, discussing sothing.
“Mr. Kains, Ms. Cynthia, we entrust this Black Dragon hunting mission to you. If it weren’t for the Count still busy dealing with the evil cultists recently active in the territory, he would surely have led the White Maple Knight and gone with you.”
The speaker, dressed as a butler, was the head butler of the Border Count. At this mont, he looked sincerely at the man and woman in front of him.
“Rest assured, I guarantee with the honor of the Bleta rcenary Corps, we will successfully complete the Lord’s commission and capture the evil Black Dragon alive.”
Spoke the male warrior in armor facing the old butler.
He was tall and robust, with a bushy beard, carrying a large shield, and had a hint of ferocity and pride in his eyes.
Kains Brita, he was the leader of the Bleta rcenary Corps, a Silver Upper tier shield warrior.
Because of the border location, many rcenary groups were active in Fengye Territory and its surroundings.
The Bleta rcenary Corps was the largest, with over three thousand mbers and seven individuals who reached the Silver tier!
Not to ntion, the leader Kains Brita himself had Silver Upper tier strength!
This one rcenary group alone accounted for three-fifths of the rcenaries drawn here, their high-end combat capability being overwhelmingly dominant, making it difficult for other groups to asure up.
“Heh, we at the Owl rcenary Corps will also cooperate with Lord Kains.”
After Kains finished speaking, a charming female voice ca from beside him.
An approximately thirty-year-old female warrior with flamboyant attire and a seductive look spoke.
She wore a daring and revealing light armor, carried a curved bow, and stood beside Kains, continually throwing flirtatious glances.
Cynthia Baling.
She was the leader of the Owl rcenary Corps, the second-largest rcenary group in the nearby region, second only to the Bleta rcenary Corps.
The Owl rcenary Corps had more than one thousand five hundred mbers, with three Silver-tier powerhouses, far surpassing Fengye Territory’s third-ranked Crocodile rcenary Corps.
Cynthia herself was a Silver Upper tier Hunter.
This Black Dragon hunting mission had attracted the two major rcenary groups active around Fengye Territory.
They were the main force in this Black Dragon hunt!
The reason why so many rcenaries gathered was that everyone knew that a nesting dragon, even an immature Black Dragon, couldn’t simply be judged as a single Black Dragon.
Dragons were fond of raising so clansn or vassal races to protect their lairs or serve them.
Thus… a definite number of people were necessary.
The wealth that dragons symbolized, the clan races were also a good catch.
If the Black Dragon hunt were successful, it wouldn’t only bring imnse profits but would also heavily enhance the rcenary group’s reputation.
Of course… the Border Count stated that he didn’t want the Black Dragon’s riches, which was the foundation on which the typically contentious two rcenary groups decided to cooperate.
Either rcenary group alone was likely not enough to handle a Black Dragon with Silver Upper tier strength.
However, combined, they had a hopeful chance.
Besides the two major rcenary groups, there were also so scattered rcenaries and bounty hunters.
They too planned to follow along, intending to get a share of the action during the hunt for the Black Dragon.
These individuals weren’t looking for the Black Dragon hunting rewards; they were satisfied just earning from clearing the dragon’s vassal races in the endeavor.
Seeing the statents from the two rcenary leaders, the old butler was quite satisfied. He waved his hand, and several dozen hooded figures, presumably mages, erged from the city.
“Hehe, even though the Count cannot participate in this action, he sent so mages from our Fengye Territory Mage Group to accompany you. They are powerful Black Iron Mages and very skilled at healing, which might assist in your operations.”
The old butler chuckled as he spoke.
The two rcenary leaders, hearing this, were thrilled.
Mages skilled in healing were exceedingly rare!
Not to ntion, rcenary groups always lacked spellcasters.
These dozens of healing mages would undoubtedly reduce the casualties of this operation.
The support from the Border Count left them quite satisfied.
“We are grateful to the Count.”
The two leaders gave a slight bow.
“It’s our duty to do this. May you both succeed in your hunt!”
Smiled the old butler.
They chatted a bit more before parting ways.
The preliminary work was nearly complete, and they had rested in Fengye City for a full three days in preparation for this hunting mission.
Now, it was ti to set out.
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*Oops! The second update will be posted late at night again! Everyone, please go to bed early and read in the morning.*
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