Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree-Chapter 332 - 315 Mercenary Group

February, the sun shone brightly.

Winter had gradually come to an end. Although the cold wind was still biting, the coldest time 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 seemed even more lively, with bars in every street and alley filled with burly mercenaries, and fields outside the city were dotted with tents.

Those belonged to individual mercenaries.

These mercenaries had all rushed over after hearing about the Border Count’s Black Dragon hunting task.

300,000 pounds of Gold Coins...

For any mercenary 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 mercenaries participating in this task likely exceeded five thousand.

It could be said that mercenaries active in Fengye Territory and its surrounding areas had almost all come.

It was also this massive influx of mercenaries that provided a new business opportunity for the trade caravans that had planned to return home due to the auction’s cancellation.

The presence of mercenaries was very active on the Segis Continent.

They formed groups ranging from a few dozen to several thousand. In peaceful times, they relied on taking various mercenary missions or hunting demon beasts for a living, while in times of war, they would turn into mercenary armies employed by nobles and lords.

Of course, many mercenaries would sometimes play the roles of bandits or mountain thieves, preying on some unlucky souls.

It could be said that this was a high-risk, high-return gray profession in the Segis World.

Many mercenaries were professionals, or at worst, apprentices. While their income was unstable, once they completed a task, they would earn a handsome sum.

Most mercenaries, after receiving their commission, would immediately 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 mercenaries 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 retirement fund during their last years when they had experience and some physical strength left.

Therefore, for trade caravans, wherever mercenaries gathered, there was infinite business opportunity.

At this moment, many caravans in Fengye City were actually grateful to the supposedly extremely evil Black Dragon that had never even shown its face.

Various trade caravans became active in the mercenary encampments, 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 equipment was very popular among the mercenaries.

The people from this trading company were friendly, talked pleasantly, and their goods were cheap, quickly forming bonds with the mercenaries and talking about anything and everything.

At this moment, at the gates of Fengye City, several figures in either armor or steward’s attire were gathered, discussing something.

"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 moment, he looked sincerely at the man and woman in front of him.

"Rest assured, I guarantee with the honor of the Bleta Mercenary 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 Mercenary Corps, a Silver Upper tier shield warrior.

Because of the border location, many mercenary groups were active in Fengye Territory and its surroundings.

The Bleta Mercenary Corps was the largest, with over three thousand members and seven individuals who reached the Silver tier!

Not to mention, the leader Kains Brita himself had Silver Upper tier strength!

This one mercenary group alone accounted for three-fifths of the mercenaries drawn here, their high-end combat capability being overwhelmingly dominant, making it difficult for other groups to measure up.

"Heh, we at the Owl Mercenary Corps will also cooperate with Lord Kains."

After Kains finished speaking, a charming female voice came 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 Mercenary Corps, the second-largest mercenary group in the nearby region, second only to the Bleta Mercenary Corps.

The Owl Mercenary Corps had more than one thousand five hundred members, with three Silver-tier powerhouses, far surpassing Fengye Territory’s third-ranked Crocodile Mercenary Corps.

Cynthia herself was a Silver Upper tier Hunter.

This Black Dragon hunting mission had attracted the two major mercenary groups active around Fengye Territory.

They were the main force in this Black Dragon hunt!

The reason why so many mercenaries 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 some clansmen 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 immense profits but would also heavily enhance the mercenary 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 mercenary groups decided to cooperate.

Either mercenary 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 mercenary groups, there were also some scattered mercenaries and bounty hunters.

They too planned to follow along, intending to get a share of the action during the hunt for the Black Dragon. novelbuddy.cσ๓

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 statements from the two mercenary leaders, the old butler was quite satisfied. He waved his hand, and several dozen hooded figures, presumably mages, emerged from the city.

"Hehe, even though the Count cannot participate in this action, he sent some 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 mercenary leaders, hearing this, were thrilled.

Mages skilled in healing were exceedingly rare!

Not to mention, mercenary 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 time 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.*