Anthony's mind was in a mess. As dawn came, it was not only the cold wind. Although the cold wind had already made him feel sore, this was not the reason why he was so anxious.

Not only was Anthony's mind messed up, but even the forum almost exploded. Anthony hadn't seen such a lively discussion atmosphere in the forum for a long time. The last time there was such a situation was when the "death battle", and it was not a "discussion" at that time, but a war of verbalism.

Therefore, Anthony couldn't help but stay in "contemplation" until Vad, who was impatient, woke him up with a slap.

After last night's Battle of Golden Waterfalls, many eye-catching and important news appeared on the forum:

First of all, there are people paying attention to the progress of this matter on the forum almost always. After all, this can be said to be the first monster siege since the new version;

Then there was the information about "Players and Dark Blood" released by Orson as a member of the Iron Chain Knights. This post was quickly pushed to the homepage of the forum, which detailed the "traitors" players will encounter in the game in the future, as well as the possible harms that these "traitors" players and their actions rules;

Finally, there is news about the dragon, which can be said to be the first time that the real dragon appeared in Adam.

Players have been discussing and speculating about these three posts almost all night, and almost all of the "Adam Scholars" became active. Anthony also felt that the time was coming, so he immediately posted information on the forum as "Drake" about the guild they were going to form next, and sincerely invited "Adam Researchers (also Adam Scholars)" from all over the country to establish the guild with him.

"We will work to deal with the challenges that will come next in the new version. We need to gather the person who knows the game best to form this 'learning'. Only in this way can we have the hope of living this cold winter safely." Anthony said at the end of this post.

This post has been supported by many well-known players. "Hero of Nalun Town" Barrowf, "Traitor" Orson, "Fire Flower" Ethran, well-known Adam scholar Mike, "Statistics Master" Horus, chief craftsman chairman of Stone Fort "Banden", leader of the Dragon Blood Group, leader of the Raven Group, leader of the Lion Group, and even the Principality camp, have famous players posted support, the most famous of which is the leader of the Griffin Group "Catorulu".

Anthony did not expect that many famous players who had no intersection with him would come to support him, which made him inexplicably suspicion that he was about to be praised and killed.

In any case, Anthony's post was quickly pushed to the first post on the forum homepage, but he was not excited or anything else. It can be said that he was full of concern. Because the purpose of publishing this post at first was to gather "Adam Scholars", but now he has received so much attention, which makes Anthony feel uneasy about what will happen next.

But now there is no way out, so Anthony can only sigh and let things happen naturally.

He first found the new lord of Golden Falls, Duke Mdolph. Anthony had learned that the previous duke was killed in the inner castle last night. According to his information, it should have been done by the mob, but Anthony expressed doubts about this.

However, he was not so stupid that he went back to mention this matter in front of the new duke. No matter what the truth was, he could not change the fact that the young man in front of him became the duke. It was obviously extremely stupid to anger him here, not to mention that Anthony would deal with him more in the future.

"Sir." Anthony watched Duke Mdolph walk into the study, quickly stood up, and looked at the npc, which was smaller than his grade.

"Sit down." Mdolph walked into the room until he sat down and raised his cold blue and black eyes and looked at him, "What's the matter if you come to meet me?"

Anthony sat back on the chair that the servant brought for him. Because his face was very bad, after learning that he was seriously injured and died of the disaster, Mr. Badong muttered and asked the servant to help him get a chair, "Don't let this kid die in the study before he saw the duke." Anthony heard him say to the servant.

"Sir," Anthony said in a weak tone. Although he wanted to make his words sound more confident, the pain made him feel miserable even in his breathing. "I want to ask you to allow us to establish a new mercenary group in the city."

"Is that?" Anthony saw Mdolph nodding. Just as he was wondering what the new duke would ask, Mdolph leaned on the back of the duke's chair, "I agree."

"You mean..."

Anthony almost doubted his ears, but the Duke repeated it lightly: "I said I agreed."

What is this situation? Anthony was originally ready to deal with his abdomen and almost all of them were useless. He blinked and looked at the Duke's face, trying to see a trace of signs from his face to prove that he was telling the truth. But the Duke waved his hand impatiently: "You want to build a mercenary team, I allow it. But I have one condition, no, I have many conditions."

Anthony then felt relieved. This is what we should talk about: both parties need to pay, and both parties need to pay back. One-sided giving is impossible. Even if it sometimes acts like a one-sided giving, the price will come sooner or later, and it is very likely that it is something you can't afford.

"Please say it." Anthony lowered his head like a monk in humility.

But Duke Mdolph took a light breath and said lightly: "I said, I have many conditions. As long as you stay in Golden Waterfalls, I will continue to propose conditions to you. And now I will propose two to you, remember, I have allowed you to build your own small gang."

"Yes, sir, please give me instructions."

Anthony replied in a humble and arrogant manner, but in fact, he still couldn't help but think: If we really wanted to establish a guild, it wouldn't be as simple as a small gang, Lord Duke.

"First, I want you to be absolutely loyal to me," Duke Mdolph looked at Anthony without any emotion. His voice was as cold as a sharp sword that had just been polished from a whetstone. "Remember, it's 'absolute'. I don't want you to let your 'snake blood'. Betrayal is never allowed. You can ask the people in the city how Duke Udolf judged those betrayers. I believe your smart head will quickly understand."

"This is nature, sir." Anthony replied submissively.

But he knew that no matter what he said, the Duke would not believe in his own, and no one would believe in the mercenary. The Duke said this not to want him to make any vow, but to warn him that if they had any signs of betrayal, he would give them thunderous sanctions.

"Second, I want you to help my people spend this winter safely." Mdolph's tone eased a little more. "Not only the residents of Jin Falls, but also Ed, Langshi and Linle Town. Sir Badong told me that this winter will be extremely cruel, so I hope to use the hands of your mercenaries, and I hope you don't tell me at this time that you want to go back to hibernate or something."

"Of course not, sir," Anthony replied with a uglier smile, his wound still ached. "I will immediately discuss your instructions with others after I go back."

Mdorff nodded with satisfaction. Anthony thought he wanted to say something, so he waited quietly, but Mdorff just looked at him without saying anything. After a moment, Anthony asked uncomfortablely: "Is there any other orders, Lord Duke?"

Then Duke Mdolph said lightly: "People often say that mercenaries are cold-blooded and ruthless freaks. What do you think about this issue?"

"I think we'll make you feel better about this, sir." Anthony replied firmly.

"Well." Mdolph nodded, Anthony could not see anything in his face, and then the Duke leaned forward and placed his elbow on the fossil wood desk. "Why do they call you 'Drake'? Is it because you were a noble family?" He paused again, "I have never heard of a surname like Drake. Could it be a priest? Or did you have a farther place?"

Anthony couldn't help but smile when he heard Duke Mdolph's question, and then he immediately replied: "I was indeed born from a farther place. Sir, 'Drake' is the last name of a pirate family. He is a very famous person in my hometown. I am very proud of the fact that he can claim to himself with this last name."

"Interesting story." Master Mdolph nodded. Anthony saw the Duke smile for the first time, although there was only a faint touch on the corner of his eyes. "I hope you can tell me more if you have time in the future, Mr. Drake."

Anthony was called Drake by NPC, and it felt very wonderful. He nodded and stood up: "If you want, I can talk to you for a day, sir." Anthony smiled and nodded, then turned around and left the room under the Duke's nod.

But when he walked to the door, Duke Mdolph suddenly shouted at him: "By the way."

"Is there anything else, sir?" Anthony turned his head in confusion.

"What's the name of the mercenary group you want to build?" Mdolph asked with interest.

Anthony thought for a moment, then replied: "Drogonate, sir, Drogonate."

"What a strange name." Duke Mdolph shook his head and moved his eyes to the parchment rolls piled on the desk. He waved his hand to signal Anthony to leave, but he kept murmuring, "What a strange name, as strange as you, the weird guy."

Anthony smiled without saying a word, then pushed open the study door and left the Duke's room.

...

When Joel opened his eyes, he saw the dirty roof and beams. He lay on the straw pile, and there was a man sitting next to him. This was the stable, Joel realized.

He moved slightly, and the pain came from his body. The straw under him made a slight sound. The sitting person immediately turned his head and looked at him, then stood up nervously.

"Mr. Joel?" Feiyu looked at him uneasy, "Are you okay?"

Joel was silent for a moment, then looked at Feiyu. His mask was not sure where he went. His burned skin was using the cold air. This feeling of "alive" has been following him like a curse since Joel got up from the cemetery of Lengxi Town. Every time he felt that he was still alive, Joel immediately remembered the reality of himself as a resurrection and a mercenary.

"Where is Hemi?" Joel asked in a low voice. He found that his mouth was covered with ashes, almost meaningless saliva, and the dry throat made him frown uncomfortable.

Feiyu quickly handed him a wine bag and said hurriedly: "Miss Hemi is fine! She is being taken care of by Ms. Liehua and Aleya."

"It's okay?" Joel took a sip of wine and looked at Feiyu. His cold eyes made Feiyu realize that he was leaking his mouth. Just when he was at a loss, Joel sighed and asked softly: "Where is her?"

Who? Feiyu almost blurted out, and then the girl's face flashed through his mind. He opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't know what to say. After seeing Joel staring at him, he could only answer bluntly: "Mr. Drake temporarily placed her in the mansion of our guild. He said...When you wake up and say goodbye to her before burying her, she...He said she died like a warrior and should be cremated."

She looked like a warrior. Joel thought bitterly, and he raised his head and took another sip of wine, then threw the wine bag back to Feiyu. He stood up on the fence of the stable, and then looked at the exit. While walking towards it, he asked Feiyu, "Where is this?"

"This is the mansion of our guild," Feiyu replied, following behind him, "Mr. Drake said this is the safest place at present."

Joel recalled the mansion of the Iron Chain Knights, which had high walls and spacious courtyards. It seemed that because of this reason, the fire that swallowed half of the Golden Falls did not spread here.

He staggered open the door of the stable. Although the light of the day was not strong, Joel could hardly open his eyes. Several mercenaries who were resting near the stable, or passing by the stable turned their heads and looked at him, stopping their work. Joel pulled up his hood, glanced at them coldly, and then raised his head to look at the mansion of the Iron Chain Knights.

He staggered forward and asked, "Where is Hemi now?"

"Mr. Anthony was worried that Hemmy would be in trouble, so he asked Ms. Etherland and Miss Ereya to bring her to our guild's mansion." Feiyu replied nervously.

Joel did not answer, but walked straight to the gate of the Iron Chain Knights.

Just as he approached the gate of the mansion, a man with a bandage wrapped around his body and a hand hanging on his chest came out. He was stunned when he saw Joel, and immediately noticed the flying fish following Joel.

"Oh, Feiyu!" he greeted with a smile.

"Bris, can you move?" Feiyu asked looking at the determined man.

"Haha, that's right. Although the injury is still hurting and the bones are broken a lot, I'm a man who survived from the dragon's hands!" Bris replied with a smile, but he immediately noticed Joel's cold gaze, "Is this one..."

"Joel," he replied coldly, "if nothing else, please let me know."

"Joel? You're that Joel?!"

When Brees found that the man in front of him ignored him, he looked at Feiyu behind Joel in surprise. Feiyu immediately made a difficult expression and signaled him not to conflict with the man in front of him. So Brees finally shrugged and then made way.

After Joel walked into the mansion, Brees immediately grabbed Feiyu's arm with his still moving hand, then lowered his voice and asked, "Is he here to find that little girl?"

"Yeah." Feiyu nodded, and then he noticed that Brees' expression had become a little stiff.

"What would he do if he knew that I was the one who caused the little girl to fall into danger last night?" Brees asked nervously, lowering his voice.

"Well..." Feiyu thought for a while, and then replied seriously, "It'll probably kill you."

Feiyu has experienced this kind of thing personally, so he has no doubt about Joel's cruelty. Brees' expression immediately became serious, but Feiyu immediately added: "But he doesn't know yet that Hemi has been in danger. Although he should have guessed something, you should still be safe at the moment."

"I hope that little girl won't complain to his parents," Bris said in a deep voice, then turned around and left and shouted, "I'd better go and avoid it for a while." Then he looked at his companions who were resting in the yard, "Hey! Is anyone going to attend the Duke's funeral at the church square?"

Logically speaking, the Duke's funeral was allowed to watch, but it was not a real part of the attendance, it was just a funeral. As a civilian and a mercenary, he was not qualified to attend the noble funeral. However, Feiyu heard that the new Duke Mdolph announced that anyone who participated in the war last night could attend the Duke's funeral. This was a rare opportunity and glory, so many injured mercenaries dragged their wounds to mourn the Duke today.

Originally, Feiyu wanted to attend, but he was asked by Anthony and Barrowf to take care of Joel. "You are the only one suitable for this job," Anthony said to him, "Take good care of him, and I will go to you immediately after I get back from the work."

Although I experienced what happened last night: Joel, who was emotionally out of control, almost killed Anthony and cut off the bow of the flying fish. The tip of the sword almost scratched his face. If Anthony, who was injured, stopped Vader from attacking him, Vader might have died under his sword. In the end, Joel fell down in blood, and Anthony, who was stabbed by him, gave him a "snake sleeping potion", so Joel had been sleeping until now.

He calmed down a lot, Feiyu noticed, but he also noticed Joel's expression and tone. When he thought of the girl who could no longer smile at him, Feiyu's mood became heavy. He turned around, followed Joel, and took him to the room where Hemi was.
Chapter completed!