Legend of Beleriand

Chapter 7. Challenging Bloodthorn

Rivals in the same trade are always at odds. The relationship between the three major mercenary groups in Huiores City has always been very tense.

The Bloodthorn Mercenary Group and the Wild Wolf Fox Mercenary Group are both old mercenary groups with a heritage of nearly a hundred years. They have been in a state of open and covert struggle before the rise of the Blue Rose Mercenary Group.

The rapid rise of the Blue Rose Mercenary Group has taken a share of the market occupied by the two families and blocked the way of the two families at the same time. Naturally, there will be no shortage of frictions between them. And most of the ways for mercenaries to resolve frictions rely directly on force. Few can sit down and negotiate calmly because compromise is often regarded as a sign of weakness.

When Tristy activated his battle aura, Tony, Angers, and several mercenaries also got ready for battle.

Other mercenaries in the bar who were close to these two groups quickly moved aside to avoid being affected. But no one left. They all stood with their arms folded and glasses in hand, waiting to watch the excitement.

Even the bar owner, Nightingale, had no intention of interfering. She leaned on the bar counter and watched the excitement.

It is common for mercenaries with excessive testosterone to get drunk and fight in bars. As long as they don't use weapons and no one dies, Nightingale doesn't care at all. Anyway, damaged things must be compensated at their original price. No mercenary dares to default on Nightingale's bill. Almost all of her former suitors who are still alive are now at the level of leaders of various mercenary groups.

At the verge of Tristy's anger exploding, the door of the bar was pushed open again.

"Sister Nightingale, why is it so lively here today?" Edeline, wearing a gorgeous magician's cloak, walked in gracefully.

Nightingale's face immediately lit up. As female mercenaries, Nightingale and Edeline have a very good personal relationship.

"You came just in time. This little bastard Tony had a bit of a verbal conflict with Vice-Captain Tristy after drinking a little."

Nightingale scolding Tony was actually giving Tristy a way out, trying to take the opportunity to resolve this conflict.

"What a coincidence. Vice-Captain Tristy is also here. Let me buy a drink for the brothers of 'Bloodthorn'!" Edeline smiled gently.

Tristy had to withdraw his battle aura. The powerful combat power of a middle-level magician cannot be underestimated by anyone. More importantly, with Edeline's joining, his side may not be the opponents of the Blue Rose mercenaries.

"We appreciate Vice-Captain Edeline's kindness, but we at 'Bloodthorn' still have money for a few drinks." Tristy snorted coldly and directly led people to a nearby table.

A fight was thus resolved invisibly due to Edeline's unexpected appearance.

"Who is this little guy? Is he your new magic apprentice?" Nightingale suddenly noticed that there was a little boy following behind Edeline.

At this time, Arthur was wearing a short cyan warrior uniform. On his feet were a pair of brown soft-soled cowhide boots. His black long hair was neatly tied behind his head with a cyan hairband, revealing a clean little face with a smile on his eyebrows and eyes.

Not only Nightingale, but Tony, Angers, and others also noticed Arthur at this time. One by one, they opened their mouths in surprise. If it weren't for following behind Edeline, they would never be able to connect this beautiful boy in front of them with the Arthur who was like a little orc.

"Aunt Nightingale." Arthur greeted politely.

"What a handsome little guy! If Auntie were young and saw you, she would also be charmed by you!" Nightingale reached out and pinched Arthur's cheek.

Arthur subconsciously dodged but found that he couldn't dodge at all.

"He is the new assistant hired by Big Brother Randall. Aunt Nightingale's roast meat is famous far and wide. I brought him here to see it." Edeline explained with a smile.

"Oh, poor little guy. That guy Randall is a weirdo! But your Aunt Nightingale's roast meat will make you forget all the unpleasantness!" Nightingale pinched Arthur's face again before turning around and going back to the kitchen to prepare things.

Edeline took Arthur and directly sat at the table with Tony and Angers.

Tony was still unhappy, muttering, "I really don't understand why you are so polite to 'Tracy'. You should join us and give those guys from Bloodthorn a good beating!"

"What's the use of this meaningless bar fight? Even if we win, what then? In the end, Captain Keynes still has to deal with the aftermath. Tony, we are mercenaries, not city hooligans. Any effort we make must have a corresponding return!" Edeline reprimanded Tony with a stern face.

"Mm, mm." Arthur nodded subconsciously while continuously stuffing roast meat into his mouth.

Tony didn't dare to refute Edeline. He reached out and slapped Arthur on the back of the head. "What do you little thing know?"

After swallowing the meat in his mouth, Arthur gave Tony a look. "I think what Teacher Edeline said is very right. Even orcs know not to engage in pointless fights."

"Pointless fight? Do you think I don't understand those stupid orcs? They always fight with each other when they have nothing to do." Tony reached out to hit Arthur again.

This time Arthur was prepared. He slipped from his seat to under the table. "They do that for honor, competing for the title of the strongest warrior in the camp."

"What we are competing for with 'Bloodthorn' now is honor, the honor of the strongest mercenary group in Huiores City. Then what do you say we should do according to the orc rules?"

"Then issue a challenge to them openly!" Arthur squatted under the table and looked up at Tony and said.

"Challenge?" Tony was slightly stunned for a moment, then grinned wickedly. "Okay, then you represent our Blue Rose and issue a challenge to those guys from Bloodthorn!"

"Okay." Arthur got out from under the table and walked straight towards Tristy.

"Tony!" Edeline glared at Tony fiercely.

"It's okay. If this kid dares to approach 'Tracy' and them, I will..."

Tony's words were interrupted by a crisp voice.

"I officially issue a challenge on behalf of the Blue Rose Mercenary Group to the Bloodthorn Mercenary Group. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Tristy gritted his teeth with a cracking sound. His murderous gaze was fixed on Edeline and Tony. Having a child challenge him was blatant humiliation!

"Don't be like a coward. Do you dare to accept the challenge?" Arthur repeated again.

"Coward" is a common term used by orcs when provoking each other. To Tristy, it was like another stab in the chest.

Tristy slapped the table. "We accept the challenge. Which one of you, Edeline or Tony, will come and die!"

"Captain Tristy, you seem to have made a mistake. I am the one who issued the challenge. Your opponent is me." Arthur looked at Tristy and said seriously.

Tristy was amused. "Did they send you here to die?"

"No, I requested it on my own initiative. Before the duel ends, please don't draw conclusions easily."

Tristy's battle aura erupted again, forcing Arthur's body to sway and take two steps back. "Then do you know that I can easily kill you with one finger!"

Arthur raised his fist and assumed a fighting stance. "You can try!"

Tristy raised a finger. The light cyan battle aura extending from his finger was more than a foot long and slowly stabbed towards Arthur's forehead.

Edeline, Tony, Angers, and others all stood up. Even if they wanted to save Arthur now, it was too late.

Arthur seemed stunned and didn't know how to dodge the approaching battle aura at all.

At the last moment, Tristy unexpectedly withdrew his battle aura. If he killed a child here today, he would become the object of ridicule by all the mercenaries in the city.

Tristy suddenly looked up and stared at Edeline. "Are you sure you want this child to challenge us?"

"No, I'll do it!" Tony really didn't expect Arthur to dare to challenge Tristy.

But Edeline pulled Tony, who was about to step forward, and nodded slowly. "Yes, we confirm."

Edeline suddenly realized that the child was gambling, and it seemed that he had already won half of the bet...