What bad thoughts can a paladin have?

Chapter 99 Verbal confrontation

Under the guidance of the servant, the three of Ryan quickly came to the living room and met the copper mine owner, Mr. Baraba Smenko.

When Ryan and the others saw the copper mine owner in the reception room, the short and sturdy human businessman was sitting at the table in the reception room, eating and drinking like no one else was around.

Seeing this scene, Ren frowned indistinctly, and Angelica and Leolina also had a faint look of disgust on their faces.

The first impression the copper mine owner gave them was that he was rude and gluttonous, like a wild boar fleeing from the wilderness into civilized society.

"Your Excellency Barabba, I have brought three guests here."

The servant said to the copper mine owner.

"I see."

Baraba Smenko waved his hand impatiently, signaling the servant to leave.

Afterwards, he raised the sleeve of his silk clothes, wiped the oily corners of his mouth indiscriminately, and then raised his eyes to look at the three of Ren.

"Is it the three of you looking for me?"

"You are Mr. Barabas Smenko?"

Ren confirmed in a cold voice.

"If you're looking for the owner of the copper mine in Lahar City, then it's me."

Baraba Smenko said in a nonchalant manner.

"Very good, Mr. Barabba, as the paladin who protects the temple, I need to tell you a piece of unfortunate news, that is, you are in trouble!"

Ren took a few steps forward, walked to the other side of the table, looked at the copper mine owner, and said word by word.

"We followed the bishop's orders all the way to the city of Lahar, and now the group of the Mafia has identified you, saying that you have colluded with the group of rats who can't see the sun, and provided us with evidence. Well, dear Mr. Baraba Smenko, I think you should have time now, go to the Guardian Temple with us, and explain your problem under the gaze of the Guardian Lord. Oh, yes, I This man is impatient and doesn't have that much patience."

Ren said, putting his right hand on the scabbard, but the corner of his eyes inadvertently glanced at the copper mine owner's big hands like cattail leaves.

Mr. Barabba's hands are not at all like the hands of a copper mine owner. They are delicate and smooth, without a trace of calluses.

In Ren's impression, only those wanderers could have such delicate hands.

Because only by keeping your hands delicate can you ensure the flexibility of your hands as much as possible.

If he guessed correctly, this short and fat copper mine owner is actually a wanderer with a high professional level!
"Heh, young paladin, without real evidence, you can't scare people." (Intimidation failed)

Baraba Smenko sneered, stood up from his seat, and looked behind Ren.

"Then, two beautiful ladies, you are also here to trouble me?"

"Mr. Barabba, I am a disciple of the great mage Albred Erdgaard. This is my identification." Leolina snapped her fingers, and the paper was sent to the copper mine owner by an invisible hand. in front of.

Mage's Hand, the most commonly used zero-ring trick by spellcasters.

Noticing that the other party frowned slightly after seeing it, the female mage smiled and said:
"Just a few days ago, an apprentice from the Mage Tower suddenly disappeared in the Giant's Roaring Tavern. According to the Mafia, the last clue was related to Mr. Barabba. I think if possible, please ask Mr. Barabba to go there in person Mage Tower, it's better to explain clearly to the teacher face to face."

The female mage is completely pulling the tiger's skin as a banner.

She was sure that this copper mine owner must have his own little secret, and it would be wishful thinking to keep a secret in front of a legendary mage.

The copper mine owner was [-]% unwilling to go to the Mage Tower to meet her dear teacher.

After all, not everyone can bear the oppression of her moody teacher.

"This……"

After listening to the female mage's remarks, Baraba Simenko's attitude was not as tough as he had just treated Ren, but instead he frowned and looked tangled.

After all, in this person's cognition, the Legendary Mage of Destiny nearby is more deterrent than the Guardian Temple in another city.

Yes, in the temple area of ​​Lahal City, there is no church of the god of contract and protection, only the church of the three new gods, the god of law and punishment, the god of love and art, and the god of business and wealth.

"Mr. Barabba, I hope you can think about it carefully and don't go astray."

After Leolina finished speaking, she sat on the chair belonging to the guest with a smile, her slender right index finger tapping on the armrest of the chair one after another.

Seeing this, Ren winked at Angelica, and also sat down, waiting for the copper mine owner's reply.

In an instant, the entire living room became quiet again, only the sound of the female mage's fingers tapping on the handrail remained.

But in such a quiet environment, such a voice unknowingly gave the rude copper mine owner great psychological pressure.

In less than half a cup of tea, Baraba Smenko finally spoke dejectedly:

"Well, I admit that I do have business contacts with the Mafia, but it's all just to cover up for an organization called the 'Ebony Society'."

"The Black Sandalwood Club?" Ren's eyes were fixed, and the next moment, accompanied by the clear sound of sword chant, the paladin drew his sword out of its sheath, pointed the tip of the sword at the opponent, and said in a cold voice, "Cultists! It seems that you don't need to guard The temple is here, I will personally purify you here!"

Angelica also took off the composite longbow from her back, bent the bow and set an arrow, and said coldly:

"Hmph, our Ring of Oaks was almost deceived by you bastard. I didn't expect you to use copper mining to join forces with the enemy of nature, so there is nothing to say! Feel the wrath of nature!"

Cultists?
Enemy of nature?

Ring of Oaks?

This series of messages made Baraba Simenke dizzy, and when he found that the female mage also began to chant spells, he finally panicked.

The owner of the copper mine waved his hands again and again, desperately explaining his relationship with the Black Sandalwood Society, hoping that the other party would not accidentally hurt a good person.

"Guys, do you think I want to cooperate with those lunatics? On the morning of the second day after I rejected them, they put the head of my right-hand man next to my pillow! I know, this is what they gave My warning!" Barabba Simenke said through gritted teeth, "If there is a chance, I would naturally want to give them a hard blow. Moreover, I also have evidence of their collusion with other people."

"Oh? Let's hear it."

Ren raised his eyebrows slightly and said with interest.

The owner of the copper mine looked around, and then lowered his voice and said: "This copper mine is actually not in the hands of me alone. Besides me, Ragnolin Shenshi is also an investor in this copper mine, and He has a larger share. According to my private investigation, he was the first to cooperate with the other party. My staff have reported to me that in the mining area that Ragnolin is in charge of, they have seen more than one stone The figure of the blind barbarian."

Stoneblind savages are strong, eyeless humanoids with thick gray scales.Although these tall creatures have no vision, they have a strong sense of smell and hearing.

This kind of humanoid creature is degenerated from human beings. Their ancestors worshiped and followed mind flayers for generations, lurking in the Underdark, and finally degenerated into blind and burly ogre monsters.

For the stone-blind barbarians, fresh meat is an excellent food, and human flesh is the best of the best.

"You actually got mixed up with the stone-blind barbarians?" Ren's eyes suddenly turned sharp, he thought for a while, and said in a deep voice, "If what you said is true, then wait until that Ragnolin Shen Shi Fufa Afterwards, on behalf of the Guardian Temple, I will propose to the City Lord's Mansion that you will be fully responsible for this copper mine, but you will need to make up money equivalent to the value of the other party's shares."

Hearing Ryan's promise, the copper mine owner showed a gleam of joy on his face.

"I will do my best to serve you."

He bowed his head and said.

However, in the shadows, the smile on the corner of his mouth was a bit pervasive.

"Also, you need to reduce the size of the copper mine to avoid causing more damage to the surrounding environment."

Angelica added at the same time.

Miss Ranger is trying to play the role of a Ranger of the Ring of Oak.

"Uh," Barabba Smenko was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "Beautiful lady, what you don't know is that the reason why this copper mine expanded its mining scale was that Ragnolin Shenshi was behind the scenes. It was carried out under the behest of the Tanhui. The guy once said when he was drunk that the Black Tanhui had a secret dark temple in the depths of this copper mine, which was connected to the mine pit through an elevator. However, other information, the old cunning The guy didn't reveal much to me."

"Very good!" Ren was very satisfied with the information revealed by the copper mine owner. He raised his hand and patted the other party's shoulder, "Mr. Baraba, it seems that you are willing to cooperate with us. In this case, when the matter is over, On behalf of the Guardian Temple, I will speak kindly to that mage and the city lord's mansion for you."

"It's just, how should we enter the mine? I don't know if Mr. Barabba has any good suggestions."

The female mage asked aloud.

"I can give a few certificates to prove that you are experts specially invited by me to inspect the operation of this copper mine."

Baraba Smenko rolled his eyes and said with an idea.

"Since this is the case, then please trouble Mr. Barabba. It's not too late to let Ragnorin Shenshi and Ebony discover the clues. Let's rest for the night and enter the mine tomorrow morning."

Ren made a decisive decision.

Since he is an expert, it is naturally impossible to enter the mine at night, that is too unreasonable.

"Everyone, there is a guest room in my manor, where you can rest."

Barabba Smenko made a suggestion.

Faced with the kindness of the copper mine owner, the three of Rennes did not refuse.

However, after they were separated from each other, the expressions on both Ren and Leolina's faces became serious.

"This guy wasn't telling the truth, or rather, he wasn't telling all he knew!"

In the guest room, Ren closed the door and said in a low voice.

"Well, I have the same feeling. His eyes don't make me feel so panicked. It seems that he has been waiting for this day, maybe [-]% of the information he gave us is true, but The most critical [-]% is very likely to be fake!"

The female mage twirled the staff in her hand and said quietly.

Eh?
How do I not notice?
Miss Ranger blinked her eyes, looked at Ren, and then at Leolina. For the first time, she felt that her brain was not enough.

(End of this chapter)