Chapter 271: Meet Kavo Again
Nightfall.
The night in the desert is dark and quiet.
The cool breeze blows into the collar of people's robes, making them feel slightly cool.
The members of the Black Gold Merchants Guild set up camp outside the ancient city and started a fire to cook. Soon, the aroma of roasted meat and toasted bread wafted out.
Only a few mud walls remained of the small town, and the main force was stationed outside the city.
There were already a few small tents belonging to Ryan and his group in the city, and now there was a large, luxurious tent, which belonged to Canossa.
Ryan knew from the beginning when he met Canossa that this "rich lady president" had a very high status in the Chamber of Commerce. Even a fifth-level strongman like Uncle Sam would not eat at the same table with her.
Ryan once thought that she was arrogant because of her "money ability", but now he knows that it's not just about money. In terms of fighting ability, no one can sit at the same table with her.
After getting hit by that punch, if nothing else, he at least realized that his strength was still far from that of a legendary power-type person.
Gannix didn't like listening to his mother's nagging around him. He preferred to be free, so he ran off to chat with Uncle Sam and the guards.
Although Guy's words were full of nonsense at the gambling table, this peerless swordsman who had seen through the world of mortals actually didn't like dealing with people. He didn't need to eat recently, and his nutritional intake was all from the "nutritional medicine" carefully arranged by Ryan. After the injection, he went to meditate in the tent.
Nareta's transformed black cat also didn't understand the common language, and lay on the sand wall, feeling a bit bored. The half-open cat eyes reflected the flaming bonfires, and its tail swept the left side of the wall, and then swept the right side...
She seemed to be gradually getting used to her life as a cat.
In the end, only Ryan, Canossa and Catherine were left around the bonfire in the city.
…
The sand was covered with beautifully woven cashmere, on which were laid all kinds of sumptuous food and fresh fruits.
The Chamber of Commerce's maid served food to the three people and then quietly left.
The three of them ate and talked, and Catherine talked about some details of the adventure.
That's something that Gannix's perspective didn't see.
"That day we were rounded up and Gannix was captured, so I didn't run away. I changed my appearance and infiltrated the Rosas family's hunting group, hoping to rescue that kid..."
"But I didn't expect those guys had already set a trap for me... When I was on the third floor of the ruins, I got into danger as soon as I took action..."
"At that time, I really thought I was dead... Fortunately, Mr. Ryan was there. When I woke up, I looked at the dark underground palace and thought I was in the underworld..."
“…”
Ryan and Canossa listened with great interest.
It was also the first time he heard about what happened after they were separated that night when they were surrounded and attacked.
I have to say that Catherine was really brave and careful. She actually hid under the noses of so many experts for so long and almost succeeded in saving someone.
"No wonder you, auntie, spoke well of this guy as soon as we met. So that's how it is."
After hearing the story, Canossa showed a look of enlightenment.
As she drank the mushroom soup, she had a smile on her face. Suddenly, she thought of something and asked, "How is Ryan's healing skill, 'Gangxian'? It's amazing, right?"
The entry point of the topic is very surprising. It is not the crisis-ridden rescue process, but the "healing" process.
Catherine naturally knew the teasing in Canossa's tone, and said, "Of course it's amazing. If it were an ordinary doctor, I would probably have died from my injuries at that time."
Canossa asked in surprise: "Did he take off your clothes?"
"Of course."
Catherine rolled her eyes at her, and immediately understood the deep meaning behind her words. She said sharply, "Mr. Ryan is a doctor, but he doesn't have such dirty thoughts as you."
"he?"
Hearing this, a hint of teasing flashed across Canossa's face.
She didn't ask Catherine any more questions, but turned to look at Ryan beside her and said with a smile: "Doctor Ryan, is Aunt Catherine in good shape?"
“…”
Ryan rolled his eyes, ignored this obviously provocative topic, and continued to eat his meat.
The two of them are so familiar with each other, how could Catherine not know that Canossa was teasing her?
Not to be outdone, she pretended to have just noticed that Canossa had changed her clothes and changed the subject directly: "Eh... Shasha, your clothes are not as pretty as the silver cheongsam you wore before. Why did you suddenly think of changing clothes?"
The world's gender concepts are so bold that matters of the sexes are almost always a must-talk topic among acquaintances after dinner.
"Well, it's all his fault."
Unexpectedly, Canossa spoke bluntly, tilted his head to indicate that it was the guy next to him who was to blame, and said: "This Dr. Ryan wanted to see me embarrassed, so he deliberately let his bird electrocute my clothes, so I have to change them."
"Hehehe... "
Hearing this, Catherine covered her mouth and chuckled.
Although she guessed that this was probably the truth, she was still unforgiving: "Oh... I thought you two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and you were so anxious to be intimate that you ruined your clothes."
Ryan listened to the two women's love-hate relationship and didn't dare to interrupt at all.
But when he heard this, his eyelids twitched: Aunt Catherine really dares to say anything.
Before, he didn't know how close these two women who looked like sisters but were actually of different generations were. But now, they were probably very close. Now that there were no outsiders around, they had no scruples when it came to talking.
However, he couldn't interfere in the war between women, so he could only listen quietly.
Canossa did not shy away from this straightforward topic, and spread his hands and said: "I had this idea at first. But some guys deliberately did something bad and burned my clothes. Later, I didn't feel like it anymore..."
As she spoke, she glanced at Ryan provocatively, with a gleam in her eyes.
“…”
After hearing this, Ryan felt nothing in his heart and was not fooled.
Based on my experience of so many confrontations, if you just believe what she says, you really won't gain any advantage at all.
Even though I got punched before, at least I got to enjoy the sight.
As if possessed by some mysterious force, he whispered back, "It's not all my fault, is it? I told you that 'Pika' is very fierce and told you not to touch it, but you didn't listen..."
"snort?"
When Canossa heard this, her eyes widened and she was unable to defend herself.
You deliberately took away my storage ring because you were afraid it would be damaged by electricity, and you still say it was not intentional?
She looked at Ryan unhappily and said quietly, "Hey, Doctor Ryan. Let's not talk about the 'invincible fist spirit' you want to comprehend. Just look at your thick skin. You're almost invincible."
Ryan was calm and said, "Thank you for the compliment."
Hearing this, Catherine on the side was already laughing so hard that her body was shaking, "Hahaha..."
Canossa was stunned again: "???"
“…”
…
Three days later.
Ryan and his group arrived at the "Black Wind Territory" on time on the day of the auction.
Two months later, the territory controlled by Grand Duke Valentin Rosas became more prosperous.
Because of the auction, many merchant groups came here to participate in the auction. Also, because the merchant groups brought a lot of supplies, this place attracted a large number of wasteland hunters.
The number of mechanical towns has not changed much, but the area of civilian shantytowns has expanded by nearly twice.
Judging from the number of shanties, a rough estimate is that the territory has at least hundreds of thousands more people.
There was a constant stream of people at the city gate, probably because there were too many people attending the auction today. The guards at the city gate did not check anything. After collecting the entrance fee, they did not even ask a single question, and Ryan and his party entered the city smoothly.
But it makes sense. After all, it is a long-planned "trap", so it is natural to give the prey a chance to jump in.
Moreover, those guys were most worried about the Marfa witch priest. The Coleman people's outstanding size could not be hidden at all, so the city guards naturally did not need to check carefully, they could tell at a glance.
As for the rest of the "prey", it would be easier to surround and kill them if they were allowed into the city.
As soon as Ryan and his party entered the city, the City Lord's Mansion received the news immediately.
The eldest son of the lord's family, George Rosas, has been staying in the city since nearly lost his life during the last visit to the ruins, and he dared not go anywhere.
After all, the horrific experience of being almost killed by a "devil" several times gave him nightmares for nearly a month.
"Master George, the people from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce have arrived, along with Dragonlance Sam. It seems that they are here to seek justice for the Redwood Chamber of Commerce that we swallowed up. The Duke specifically ordered you not to go out..."
"You said that President Canossa came in person?"
"Yes. They are also participants in this auction. The goods reported for the auction this time are a special medicine that can remove the remaining poison in the fog... All major forces are very interested in that medicine, and it will definitely become a hot item in the auction..."
"Is President Canossa as stunningly beautiful as the legend says?"
"This...I didn't take a closer look."
"Let's go and take a look!"
…
Catherine and Gannix stayed outside the city, as they were non-combatants.
The scale of this war may not be large, but the high-end combat forces involved are probably incomparable to any large-scale battle in recent decades.
When the "Legendary" supernaturals start fighting, no one can control how wide the scope will be. In the city, low-level supernaturals may be in great danger.
Ryan and Canossa walked into the city side by side.
The mechanics from Black Dragon City who were mixed in with the Chamber of Commerce team also quietly blended into the crowd as planned.
"The City Lord's Mansion has arrested someone from our Redwood Chamber of Commerce. I have to go deal with it first and get him out on bail. Later, remember to dress formally. You will be my male companion at the auction dinner..."
"Um."
“…”
There are many procedures to follow when it comes to matters at the Chamber of Commerce, and President Canossa must step in.
Ryan didn't understand either and didn't plan to go with them.
Of course, he didn't need to worry.
Even without guards like Uncle Sam, he wouldn't have to worry about Canossa, the legendary supernatural being who was already incredibly powerful.
Guy did not follow the main force into the city. After all, he was now a wanted criminal in Glory City who had killed "Prince Harper". With that face, he could cause a conflict wherever he went. A person alone would be a smaller target and easier to hide.
After parting with the main group, Ryan wanted to go to the auction venue to check it out. But he didn't expect that just after he separated from Canossa and walked a few steps, he saw a bearded old man who looked like Marx in the crowd.
…
"Master Kavo? What is he doing here..."
Ryan glanced at the person in the distance and the system confirmed that it was Cavo.
After thinking for a moment, he walked straight towards the old man with white beard.
When they discussed the rescue operation before, they thought about all the factors that might affect success or failure.
Among them, there is a key figure who must not be ignored.
That is the founder of Glory City, the Great Polymath Cavo Ramirez, who is ranked first among the “Ten Legends”.
According to the intelligence they received, Kavo has completely disappeared and no longer interferes with any of the affairs of the City of Glory. It seems that he has completely severed his connection with the five major families of the City of Glory.
However, after all, this is the city built by the legendary figure himself, and there is no guarantee that he will take action in such a decisive battle.
Now I see that it has indeed arrived.
Ryan couldn't guess whether Cavo came to "help in the battle".
But not afraid.
The current power of "Black Dragon City" is beyond the imagination of outsiders.
Even if Cavo, a "strong ally", chooses to help Glory City, it cannot change the outcome of tonight.
The more top-level extraordinary people are, the more they understand that Master Kavo’s current realm has reached an incredible level, but no matter how powerful he is, it is impossible for him to break through the fifth level limit.
Although the High Priest of Mafa had never seen Kavo, he also said that in this realm, he would not be weaker than anyone.
Moreover, the combat power of "Black Dragon City" is not only high-end combat power. There are also flying dragon riders and those mechanic corps that surpass the technology of the times. That is the real killer move!
…
Ryan walked over and took the initiative to greet him, "Master Kavo, why are you here?"
He knew that this old man showed up on purpose because he must want to meet him.
Otherwise, the passers-by would not have turned a blind eye to this legendary figure.
Although no one knew what restrictions were on Cavo, Basel also said that Cavo did not want to be seen, so others would naturally not be able to recognize him.
"I sensed someone familiar coming into town, so I came out to check it out. Unexpectedly, I ran into friend Ryan."
Kavo had a kind smile on his face, just like an ordinary old man. He was wearing a washed and starched white linen robe, looking like a down-and-out old wizard apprentice.
Ryan looked at the busy street and realized it was inappropriate to talk while standing, so he smiled and suggested, "If you are free, I will buy you a drink?"
Kavo did not refuse and said with a smile: "Then let me pay for it."
Soon, the two arrived at a tavern called the Anchor Tavern which was not too noisy.
Ryan and Kavo sat opposite each other by the window.
I called the bartender.
Ryan asked politely, "What would you like to drink?"
Kavo smiled and said, "Since you are treating me, why don't you order something expensive?"
"Ha ha……"
Hearing this tone, Ryan also smiled. This old man who was the "number one in the world" eighty years ago was not arrogant at all and was very humorous.
"How about Supreme Jack?"
"Very good."
“…”
Soon, the wine was served.
Two cups cost nearly a gold coin, which is not cheap for ordinary people.
Ryan picked up his glass and clinked it with Kavo's, and the two began to drink like old friends.
Kavo took a sip of the wine, showing a happy expression of the refreshing taste of the alcohol, and sighed with emotion: "I haven't drunk such expensive wine in many years. It tastes really good."
Ryan was a little surprised. For this person who was at the top of the pyramid in terms of status and strength, it shouldn't be a problem for him to drink the most expensive wine in the world, but he didn't expect him to say this.
"You seldom drink alcohol?"
"I am an ascetic and rarely drink."
"oh……"
The two drank and started chatting.
Although Ryan guessed that Cavo would appear in the "Black Wind Territory", he probably knew what was about to happen here.
But he did not bring up the topic directly, instead he asked in a roundabout way: "Master Kavo, I heard that you and the library suddenly disappeared in Glory City. Did that happen?"
Cavo didn't hide his intentions from him and said directly: "I made a bet with that Metternich guy."
Putting down the wine glass, he spread his hands and said, "Then I lost the bet. I will admit defeat and leave the City of Glory."
Metternich?
That schizophrenic gambler?
When Ryan heard this, he was surprised: "You lost?"
He had previously considered various possibilities for Cavo's departure from the City of Glory, but he never imagined that it was because of a "gamble."
This sounds like a joke...
You gambled something as important as the control of Glory City, and yet you lost it?
Obviously, this "big gamble" is definitely not simple.
"yes."
Cavo didn't think there was anything difficult to say.
He took a sip of wine and continued, "You know, that guy is very good at gambling. And the inheritors of the 'Gambler Sequence' are often very paranoid. He gambled his life with me, and the old man was forced to sit on the gambling table and couldn't get down. He gambled once, and then lost..."
“…”
When Ryan heard this, his eyelids twitched.
It's such an absurd story, but it's the truth.
An image immediately emerged in his mind: the antisocial Metternich pointed a musket at Kavo's head with a crazy look on his face, asking, "Do you want to play cards? The kind where you bet your life!"
However, although the "Gambler Sequence" is powerful, there is probably no one in the world who can force the person in front of him to participate in the gambling, right?
Moreover, even if he gambled, Cavo shouldn't lose.
There may be another hidden story behind this.
…
Ryan had heard that Prince Quentin of Omar died in Glory City, and Master Kavo happened to disappear at the same time. He guessed that the whole thing might be related to Metternich.
Now that Cavo said this himself , all the clues came together.
That guy was most likely the driving force behind the founding of "Glorious City".
Metternich's "anti-aristocratic social personality" was definitely not for wealth and fame; he himself was a "gambler" and was not seeking any extraordinary inheritance.
Ryan quickly recalled Metternich's radical remarks and immediately thought of something. He asked, "Metternich made this bet with you in order to establish the Glory City as a country, and then use the chaos to rebuild a new social order?"
"Friend Ryan, you really saw this level."
Kavo nodded.
He glanced at Ryan with an approving look and said, "That's probably what that guy thought. Although his approach was a bit extreme, I hope he will admit defeat. I can't say anything."
With a slight sigh, he continued, "Besides, even if I won the bet, it wouldn't change anything. The powerful class has already been formed, and sooner or later, 'Glorious City' will eventually develop into what it is now. If I had heard your speech about 'harmonious society' decades earlier, perhaps things would have been different. But now... So, after the establishment of Glory City, it has nothing to do with me anymore."
“…”
Hearing this, Ryan showed a thoughtful expression.
It is extremely difficult to establish a new social order, and it is definitely not something that can be changed by a gamble.
Apparently, that Metternich might have had other plans.
But today, Ryan felt that the most urgent task was not to care about the layout of those conspirators, but to find out why this great master came in front of him.
He asked directly: "So why did you come to the Black Wind Territory this time...?"
