The Journey of the Demon Hunter

Chapter 179 Efficient Use of the Seal

Cemeteries, ruins and cemeteries are everywhere under the Roman city.

Such a dangerous place should be an excellent place for demon spirits during the day and night. Zelin didn't know how many corpses were buried in the entire city. He didn't even know what happened in the city back then, but the number of bones in the catacomb in front of him was a little beyond his expectations.

Originally, he wanted to ask if Ezio could let his assassins give some help. The abandoned church last time left a deep impression on Zelin. If he encounters a place that needs to be climbed, the demon hunter doesn’t think. His poor climbing skills can be compared to a professionally trained assassin. In some things, Zelin is an undoubted master, but in other things, the assassins are experts, and the demon hunters are just outsiders.

Perhaps he can consider, have the opportunity to ask Ezio to learn their skills of running on the roof of the street. After all, the demon hunter sometimes needs to be tracked, especially now that he receives more and more non-monster orders. The fall injuries caused by a fall should never appear on the demon hunter. Although there will be no demon hunter who died on the bed, how could there be a demon hunter who fell to death? It would be too difficult to tell.

Unfortunately, Ezio seemed to be in a hurry and hurried to Castel Sant'Angelo. Machiavelli was also not there, in fact he had left without saying goodbye for a long time, and Ezio didn't even know where his companion had gone. Zelin was even less likely to know.

The demon hunter had to focus on what was in front of him first. The entrustment given to him by the Order of Warlocks is to ensure the safety of the portal. Although this world does not seem to have the ability of chaos, he cannot rule out whether there are other unnatural forces, such as the priests of the goddess Meritelli. They cannot use chaotic energy like the sorcerers, but they can still do something beyond nature. Things, there are druids.

In fact, the druids themselves didn’t know where their power came from. They had to attribute it all to the gift of nature, just as the priests would say that their power came from the gods, but the sorcerers insisted that it was nothing more than a gift from the gods. It's just a kind of mental hypnosis.

Thousands of bones were placed in the tombs on both sides of the tunnel. The tunnel was obviously man-made. Traces of polishing can be seen on the dust-covered stone slabs. The surrounding corpses were neatly placed in the built-in grooves on both sides of the tunnel. . Perhaps it was the custom of the people at that time, or it might just be put in this shape by later generations. Many of them seem to use corpses instead of torches to provide a sense of fear.

Following the corridor all the way forward, he couldn't remember how far he had walked. This corridor was like a maze, perhaps it was a maze in itself. However, Zelin can be sure that normally this tomb would never be lit with a torch, because many bones in the tomb will turn into dust with just a little touch. Only in the cemetery of the elves of thousands of years will it appear similar. The situation, and Machiavelli’s map clearly shows that this is a ruin.

Therefore, the torch must be prepared by the Romulus believers for their own way. Apart from that, there is no other explanation.

As a result, the torch that was supposed to be convenient for cultists actually pointed the way for the invaders.

After walking along the corridor that lit the torch, Ze Lin soon came to a round arched hall with huge stone pillars. The stone pillars are more than eight meters high and seem to be surrounded by sculptures of men and wolves. This is like an ancient tomb hall. When Zelin was active near the Blue Mountains, he heard mercenaries from Serekania talk about the giant tombs in the Koraz Desert. Maybe the burial style of this world is different from Countries outside the Blue Mountains are similar.

It was not only this hall that attracted the demon hunters, but also the harsh laughter coming from behind the stone pillars.

After a month, the followers of Romulus finally appeared in front of the Demon Hunter again. But at this time they didn't look like they did last time, on the contrary, they looked like they had been prepared.

"Romulus! Please tell us how to deal with this intruder!" A cultist walked out from behind the stone pillar. At the same time, the iron door on Zelin's body, accompanied by the sound of hinges rubbing, crashed and fell. , Completely sealed off the road behind the demon hunter.

Zelin squinted his eyes and listened carefully to the footsteps feedback from the surrounding circular walls. Approximately thirteen followers ambush him. There are a lot of numbers, but they can only hope to win by relying on numbers. But Zelin is more concerned about another thing than the believers who ambush him-how did these believers know that the demon hunter will be here tonight? They were obviously prepared, and after he left Qianhong Rose, Zelin never mentioned to anyone about coming here.

Has anyone informed them of all this? Who is that again?

It's a pity that these cultists didn't plan to give Zelin much time to think, they looked like they were inevitable.

"Romulus said the assassin must be killed!"

Zelin can analyze two conclusions from this sentence. First, the Romulus Order does serve the Pokia family. Second, the Pokia family is not aware of Zelin's situation, they just think this is just another assassin. Perhaps this can facilitate him in the next actions.

"Listen, we can negotiate to solve the problem. I just need you to explain some things to me." Zelin always remembered why he killed these cultists. He wanted to find out the truth, not to kill for the sake of killing. His teacher once told him that if he could not always remember his original purpose, sooner or later, he would forget his true goal.

The teachings given by the elders should be kept in mind. After all, it is an old man’s life experience.

"You're just looking for an excuse to delay the imminent death!"

Romulus dismissed Zelin's proposal. Zelin can't remember that his proposal for a negotiated settlement was ruthlessly rejected, at least twice in this world.

After about five minutes of fighting, apart from a Romulus who could stand in front of Zelin, everyone else was already lying on the ground, lifeless. Of course, the standing cultist is not because of his superb fighting skills and can compete with the demon hunters. At this moment, this guy was shaking his head in a daze, the appearance that he was bound to have had long since disappeared, leaving only the confused look when he was controlled by the Yaxifah Seal.

Sometimes, the easiest way to solve a mystery is not to be a detective by yourself, let alone to hire someone to investigate the truth, but to solve the problem with Yaxifahin. There is no sapient creature that Yaxifahin cannot control. If there are, then two.

"Now, can you tell me what is going on?"

Chapter 180: 0.5 Goose

These cultists, staying in their underground strongholds all day, can only create fear by relying on ancient legends and their own delusions, so as to maintain the illusion that Romulus is very powerful, but in fact their combat effectiveness may be Not as good as half a goose.

"How did you know that I was coming here?"

"Um... the message from Surani, the owner of Qianhong Rose..."

"Where are the rest of your lairs?"

"Arena... Underground Ball..."

Maybe the chickens in some villages are better than them.

A whirlwind mingled with the dust on Lugarde Street swept away the velvet hat of the demon hunter, blowing it down under a wagon, and the iron-inlaid outer ring ran over it, rushing into the hard dry. The dirt road completely turned it into a pile of rubbish. Zelin looked at it with regret and continued to move forward.

Anyway, it has been covered with dust. Zelin said to himself in his heart. I can replace it with a new one.

Then, he couldn't help being surprised at his own thinking. Whenever something got dirty, he could change to a new idea. At the beginning, he even dried the wolf skin, using some cords contributed by the bandit's friendship and his own steel sword, to cut out some clothes that could keep him warm in winter. But now he would actually ruin a good velvet hat, just feeling sorry.

Then he understood the reason. After defeating the cultists in the Lair of Romulus, the Demon Hunter possessed at least four hundred ducats worth of property. In the past, Zelin had never thought about such a large amount of property. The only thing he considered was whether he could fill his pocket with bread. It was lucky to be able to eat salted fish and bacon. He only hoped that the kettle would be filled with water. , Preferably Kovind rye with ice.

How come I, a poor demon hunter, became a rich man in Rome?

Perhaps making money is not as difficult as Zelin thought before, but in the past he just blindly put all the means of making money on accepting commissions and hunting monsters. Compared with killing the blood demons and removing the deer head spirits, he only did trivial things in Rome, but that was the case. Zelin thought more than once about what the demon hunter could do besides hunting monsters, but now it seems that he does have other things to do, at least.

The casino seems to be a good choice, but other than that, another choice is equally good.

Zelin walked straight into a tavern called ‘Carriage Seat’. The area of ​​the tavern is small, and the surrounding shops are closed, but there is a lot of people, and there are people who come here to drink. In fact, no matter when it is, the tavern will not be affected. Times change, and some businesses may be affected, just like the shops near the tavern that were closed due to the Poggia family, but the tavern will always exist, and people always need it. Something that can make the brain temporarily forget about sorrow, whether it's anesthetic powder or spirits.

This tavern is no different from other places. The demoralized citizens and coachmen, as well as the leathersmiths, blacksmiths, and workers, all spoke at the loudest volume, opened their mouths to the maximum, and kept pouring wine into them. Holding the wine glass in one hand, and touching the maid with the other hand, the plump girl wore a loose shirt that was about to fall off, and she was able to shuttle between countless drinkers carrying wooden wine glasses with ease. She walked to the demon hunter

"What do you want?"

Zelin's clothes were the same as the hat that was blown away just now, stained with dust, because he just crawled out of a huge tomb not long ago. But the drinkers around him are no different from him.

"One glass...Two glasses of ale, just a little bit."

"Do you want some rabbits?" The girl gave a perfect smile. "Fresh rabbit meat, only delivered by the hunters in the suburbs yesterday afternoon."

Zelin shook his head, the illusion of smile disappeared instantly, and the maid walked away disappointedly.

The sun hasn't completely risen yet, and it's still just before dawn. He must be careful. Romulus who has been misled by the Yaxifah seal cannot lie. The principle of the Yaxifah seal is almost the same as the charm spells used by the sorcerers. Francesca once told Zelin about it when he was drinking to cheer up. Many circumstantial magic theories, such as Alpha Double Cross, Lalande’s Mean Value Theorem, or Hobson’s Square Principle, in which the magic seal power used by the Demon Hunter is similar to simplified magic, but definitely not in one Ordinary people who have never been exposed to chaotic energy missed in front of them.

If Sulani, the owner of the Brothel Brothel who once provided intelligence sources to the Brotherhood, is unreliable, Zelin is worried about how many spies and spies in Qianhong Rose who accept the gold of the Pokia family. Those who provide information to the Brotherhood or manage money may betray, but there is one person, Zelin believes that she will never betray, at least not betray Ezio.

"Claudia, here."

Ezio’s Assassin brothers have a peculiar set of contact information, they don’t need to use messengers to send messages, but a kind of pigeon bird. In some places in the city of Rome, there are hidden strongholds of the Brotherhood's letter. Some people are specially watching these birds with beautiful snow-white feathers. It seems that they can fly accurately from one place to another after special training. The information is very reliable and safe. Archers may lie in wait for the messenger on the road, but who keeps raising their heads and looking to the sky?

The appearance of the homing pigeon is very similar to a certain bird in the world where Zelin is located, but it cannot be the same species. If possible, Zelin also wants to raise a few such creatures in the castle. He has no money to hire messengers and warlocks.

"What's going on, I received Bartolomeo's carrier pigeon." At this time, no one can tell that Claudia is the most popular brothel in Rome recently, the current owner of Qianhong Rose, and she is dressed in plain clothes. Let her be the same as a normal woman. "Mr. Machiavelli just came back and didn’t know where he went with his brother. Bolpe cleaned up a few people who wanted to steal things from the Sleeping Fox Inn. I thought Barr Tolomeo’s barracks were attacked by the Poggia family again... Now give me an explanation, the mercenaries who are getting into trouble everywhere.” Claudia took a sip from a wooden cup. , And then almost choked---drinking too urgently.

"Where is Surani? I'm sorry, I can't trust the people in the Thousand Red Roses."

"My girls are good people. They are trustworthy. At least they are better than a certain mercenary who is not a fraternity but who makes money from the fraternity." Claudia seemed to tell Zelin for some reason. There are many opinions, perhaps because after Monteriggioni he took a ring as a reason for finding Ezio's reward. Besides, he couldn't think of a second reason.

"Is Surani still a thousand red roses?"

"Sulani is still in a panic. There are too many soldiers in Rome recently. It is not convenient for us to send her away before recovery." Claudia cast her head aside. "Why are you starting to care about this again, good man."

"I got a message that Surani is not only serving the Brotherhood, but also delivering a message to the Pokia family. Even now she is still working for them."