Law of the Devil

"Kakarot. What a strange name."

In a room on the third floor of the headquarters of the Knights Association. Deron lazily leaned back in the chair, with his dirty boots on the table. Holding a player's profile in his hand. His body also exudes a strong smell of alcohol and powder.

Du Wei sat across from him. His eyes glanced at the boots of the Deron knight. Sniffing his nose, he frowned and said, "Where did you go last night? Which goblin den did you go to fool around?"

"Oh no no." Delong shook his head again and again, his expression obviously a little smug: "Thanks to you, my lord duke. I am not the same as I was before, and I will never go to those goblin dens in the south of the city... …the smells of those amazing perfumes and powders—God, it’s hard to imagine how I could have put up with that before. I’m a different person now, and last night a lord invited me to that ecstasy outside the city. I gotta say, that place is awesome! If it were me. I would never get in that place- oh. Even if I could, I wouldn't pay the price."

Du Wei smiled, he knew the place Delong mentioned, and he had been there with Prince Chen back then.

"The girl in that place is so beautiful. The beauty is so intoxicating. It's a pity. If you didn't come to find me early this morning, I really want to sleep with that little baby until Zhongqiu.

As he said that, Delong threw the booklet in his hand on the table: "Okay, my lord duke. When it comes to serious business, I am a serious person. I will never be perfunctory when it comes to business."

Du Wei whistled and thought: Serious person? Is there any guy in this world who is more serious than you?

"This Kakarot is the opponent of our beautiful warrior in the final." Deron sighed: "It's really disappointing. Actually, I hope we can have two beautiful warriors! Isn't it? In the final When I saw two beautiful warriors fighting in the ring. That scene must be hot... Your Excellency Duke. In your words, um, how should I say it... Ah, yes. It will stimulate the box office .Is that what you said?"

Du Wei curled his lips: "If you want, you can persuade this Kakarot to dress up as a woman."

Delong actually thought about it seriously. Then he shook his head: "Okay. No kidding, just serious. My lord duke, this martial arts tournament will end soon. Although I am very reluctant...it has earned us a lot of money! If possible, I really hope that this kind of competition will be held every year. But... the problem now is. What should we do next? The candidates for the Knights of Roland's Sword are all in this book, and everyone's net worth is clean, there is nothing special Background... Well, according to your requirements. Anyone with a special background. They are all in the preliminaries, so we will find a way to keep them out."

Du Wei smiled, a little weirdly: Kakarot? It's really interesting!

I wonder if this guy will transform into a Super Saiyan? Or... he also has a name called Son Goku?

According to the data, this young man named Kakarot is 23 years old this year and was born in the south. Growing up in the south, he started practicing martial arts since he was a child. He studied with a well-known samurai in the south, and lived in the southern swamp area all year round-that place is not a paradise for living.

, Han, Han is the opposite.

In the southeastern remote area of ​​Roland Continent. There is a large swamp, where the climate is hot and humid. It rains almost half of the year. There are also miasma and poisonous fog in the swamp that humans cannot bear. There are also many poisonous plants... more importantly. The swamp in the south. It is on the entire Roland continent. A very rare place where Warcraft can be found!

On Roland Continent. It is recognized that there are frequent activities of Warcraft. One is the frozen forest in the north. One is the swamp in the south. Of course... It is said that there are sporadic monsters on the Kilimaro Mountains, but they are very few. almost negligible.

The swamp in the south is the favorite place for mercenary groups to go besides the frozen forest, but in terms of the quantity and quality of Warcraft. The swamps in the south are inferior to the frozen forests in the north. Most of the monsters there are low-level things, unlike the frozen forests in the north. There are high-level Warcraft haunts.

so. If you are a poaching gang, then the north may be more attractive to you, because Warcraft produced in the south is difficult to sell for a big price.

Because of this, the empire guarded the two main battle legions on the frontier, the Storm Legion in the north. Whether it is combat effectiveness, or equipment, and treatment. They are all a level higher than the Southern Army. The Storm Army is stationed on the edge of the frozen forest and has a heavy responsibility. by contrast. The Southern Army is responsible for guarding the southern swamp, so it is much more leisurely.

Didn't you see that the Empire has repeatedly abolished the Confederate Legion over the years.

But... Even so, no one dares to underestimate the swampy area in the south!

There is only one reason, because the swamp in the south is above the entire continent. The only area that produces a special kind of monster!

This kind of monster is among all the types of monsters known so far. The only kind of Warcraft that lives in groups! (Other than that, most Warcraft live alone.)

This kind of thing has sharp minions. Powerful and terrifying physical strength, and... the ability to fly!

this kind of thing. It's a griffin!

This kind of large Warcraft. Has a huge eagle head. The sharp mouth can easily peck through the armor of the samurai! The sharp claws on the limbs. They can tear a cow to shreds without any effort, and... they also have strong wings, and when the wings vibrate. A strong wind can knock down a grown man! In terms of strength, an adult Griffin can easily grab a sheep. Fly to the sky. Then throw it down!

at the same time. You must never imagine that you can deal with these things that come and go like the wind with ordinary bows and arrows. Because ordinary bows and arrows can't cause damage to this kind of thing at all. When they fly, the strong wind with their wings vibrating can sweep most of the arrows away! What's more. This kind of thing is covered with feathers... the strength of the feathers is comparable to the light armor of the empire!

And most adult griffins. Also has wind magic. Although it is a low-level wind blade technique, moreover, the roar of the griffin. Has a dizzying effect.

...considering that this kind of thing is a social creature. When encountering a group of hundreds or thousands of griffins, it is considered a division of troops. I will definitely choose to retreat and avoid it!

so. Although the number and quality of Warcraft produced in the southern swamp are mostly poor. However, the empire still maintained a legion of troops at the edge of the swamp. It is to defend against this large and ferocious air overlord. .

If barely counted. Du Wei should be regarded as having "seen" a griffin, just before he met Vivienne outside the southern half-corner city that year, but the time he saw the griffin, it was because of Vivian's fearful phantom monster. Illusion out to illusion.

But even so, the ferocity of the Griffin was enough to impress Du Wei.

Actually... Du Wei had been thinking about this kind of thing a long time ago.

That was when Du Wei established the Decepticon Air Squad and began to conceive of the Empire's future air force!

There is no doubt that the griffin is a ferocious aerial monster. As far as Du Wei knows, it is the most suitable creature in the world to act as a mount for an air knight!!

They are fierce enough and powerful enough. The flying speed is also fast enough. And... its own power is very strong.

However, after studying the nature of this monster, Du Wei quickly gave up this plan.

The reason is very simple, the Griffon is a kind of monster, cruel and... cunning by nature!

And they all live in groups, so there will be no individual activities. So, make capture of this brutal big dick. It is very difficult!

If you face a group of griffins. Even a group of warriors. There is only a place to run away. Not to mention grabbing a batch back!

Of course, if you can have a holy rank powerhouse sitting in the town. It is not impossible to catch a few and bring them back. But the problem is. This kind of griffin has another characteristic, that is: it is extremely difficult to domesticate!

Extremely difficult, very very difficult!!

Du Wei found a record that he was very interested in in the clues of some ancient documents: Du Wei's previous life, during the reign of Aragorn, the founding emperor of the empire, once organized a large-scale hunting operation of griffins .

With Aragon's powerful strength, coupled with his experienced founding army. In the end, hundreds of griffins were successfully captured back.

After Du Wei read this news, he immediately understood: this previous life of his had the same idea as himself. Want to tame this kind of thing to form an air force! And. After the adult griffin proved to be untamable, Aragorn obviously wanted to start domesticating the newborn baby griffin...

Unfortunately it is. All captured griffins. Not a single one can be tamed! Big or small! Those things starve to death after being kept in cages for a few days-not even the magicians of the Empire can solve this problem.

Because of most Warcraft, magicians can sign soul contracts on them. So they can be tamed as magic pets... Griffons are also possible, but... Griffins must be in groups to be deterrent!

But only magicians can control griffins, and ordinary soldiers have absolutely no way!

We can't let all the magicians in the empire change their careers to become air cavalry!

This ferocious creature. It is the recognized overlord of the southern swamp area.

And people living in the swampy areas of the south. The people there have a custom that many local warriors will engrave the pattern of griffins on their weapons, such as shields or long swords!

If you are in the south and see someone engraving this pattern on a long sword or shield. Then you must maintain respect for this kind of person! Because according to the customs of the southern swamp area, warriors who are qualified to leave this kind of mark on their weapons. All of them have really experienced life-and-death battles with groups of griffins. A master who can come back alive!

In the south, you can encounter groups of ferocious griffins. Still lucky to come back alive. It will be considered a manifestation of strength!

The reason why Du Wei is suddenly interested in this griffin. Another reason is. It is displayed on the information in your hand. This young man named Kakarot has lived in the southern swamp area for many years, and he is the one who is qualified to print a griffin pattern on his weapon!

In front of the game. In the preliminaries, Kakarot didn't even use a weapon. Defeat opponents with bare hands. And in the rematch, the weapons he used were...a short spear and a shield, on the shield. Just tattooed a leaping griffin!

Du Wei looked at the hourglass in the room, and suddenly said to himself: "It's time... I hope this kid won't be late, I don't like guys who don't keep time."

Just as Du Wei finished speaking. In the courtyard outside. Then came the old servant Dove's rude voice: "Deron, someone is looking for you!"

The person who was brought into this room on the third floor by the old servant Dove was the mysterious contestant, Kakarot.

Because of the cartoon that was popular for a generation in the previous life. Du Wei is very fond of this young man named Kakarot.

When watching this guy walk in, his expression was indifferent. However, there was still a bit of youthful embarrassment in his eyes. Du Wei smiled gently: "There are chairs in the room, you can sit down casually. Don't be nervous."

Deron frowned and glanced at Du Wei, obviously. Call this Kakarot. It was Du Wei's idea. Didn't talk to Deron beforehand.

"My lord." Kakarot didn't really sit down, but gave Du Wei a serious salute, which Du Wei noticed. This is the etiquette for commoners to meet nobles. Rather than a knight ceremony.

"Why don't you give the knight salute?" Du Wei laughed.

"Because I'm not a knight yet, I don't have the title and rank of a knight." Kakarot's voice was neither humble nor overbearing.

"Why is there no title of knight?" Du Wei still smiled peacefully: "Your strength can definitely be awarded the title of knight."

Kakarot was silent.

He looks very handsome. It's just that the complexion is a little dark, and the hair is as messy as straw-this hairstyle even aroused Du Wei's wonderful memories of "Dragon Ball".

Kakarot's thin lips were tightly pursed. Du Wei could see it. The young man was hesitant to tell the truth.

"Tell the truth." Du Wei slowly reminded the other party: "You should know my identity. I came to you. It is not a bad thing. What I hope you understand is that there is an opportunity in front of you now. As for Whether you can catch it depends on whether you can satisfy me... I like honest people."

"Yes, my lord." Kakarot nodded: "Of course I know your reputation, my lord. In my heart, you are a strong man worthy of my respect."

Du Wei smiled noncommittally. He knows his status in the hearts of many young people in the empire... like an idol.

"Sit down and talk." Du Wei pointed to the chair in the room again: "There is tea on the table, you pour it yourself. Don't be polite here. Don't be restrained, I don't like people who are too tight."

Deron kept silent. He just glanced at Du Wei curiously, wondering why Du Wei treated this kid so favorably.

actually. Kakarot was extremely disturbed, because at least he could talk face-to-face with the world-renowned Lord Tulip Duke. His Excellency the Duke still spoke to himself so amiably, with such a gentle tone. There is no airs of a big man at all...in fact. For young Kakarot. Duke Tulip has always been an object of worship in his heart. .

"I can't take the title of knight." After hesitating for a while, Kakarot finally said the answer: "My father and mother are slaves. I am the first generation of free people. So... I am not qualified to be a knight. Unless it's an amnesty."

There was a smile line at the corner of Du Wei's mouth. Then he signaled the young man to continue with his encouraging eyes.

"My father was a mine slave... He was tried and convicted when he was young, turned into a slave, and deprived of his status as an imperial citizen. He was sent to the south to mine, my mother. It was..."

Du Wei suddenly smiled. Glancing at Kakarot's dark skin: "Your mother is a Nanyang, right? Your complexion is a bit dark, which is a characteristic of Nanyang."

"...That's right." Kakarot nodded. His eyes tried to hide his inferiority complex.

Du Wei could understand his inferiority complex: after all, in the hearts of most Roland people. Nanyang people are equivalent to slaves, synonymous with humbleness.

"Original. As the son of a slave. I should also be a slave. My father worked in the mines all his life. He finally redeemed his sins... He saved the life of a supervisor in the mine, but he was stoned Stoned to death. The overseer was a distant relative of a nobleman. In return, he gave me a chance to be pardoned. I got a free status, from a slave to a freeman... I was eight years old at that time."

Simply tell. The tone was also a bit indifferent, but both Du Wei and Delong could imagine the seemingly indifferent words. The hidden misery.

"The empire has laws. Both my parents were slaves. In my generation, although the free people were restored. But because I am the first generation of free people. So the imperial law does not allow people like me to obtain the title of knight. People. Even if you enter the army, you can only be a soldier in your life, and you can't even be an officer." Kakarot shook his head: "That's why I didn't take the knight test."

This land is indeed Imperial law, by law. Kakarot's generation has just escaped from slavery, and they are not allowed to engage in any "noble" occupations, unless their descendants. Only then can we escape from this imprisonment.

Although a little cruel. But this world is a feudal world with strict hierarchy.

Du Wei smiled: "Who did you learn your martial arts from?"

"My teacher, he used to be a mercenary. He returned to his hometown to live in seclusion when he was old. He took me in and taught me since I was eight years old..."

When it came to this, Kakarot's tone was obviously a little vague.

After all, he is still a young man... Du Wei sighed. Still don't know how to hide it.

talking. Du Wei took out the booklet from the table. Gently placed it in front of Kakarot, and opened one of the pages.

"Kakarot, male, twenty-three years old, warrior, no rank, real strength is estimated to be the seventh-level standard of the empire, the son of a slave, he broke away from slavery at the age of eight and became a free citizen, a native of Purple Leaf City on the southern border, under the tutelage of: Kusa-Lima, Kusa-Lima, sixth-level martial artist from the mainland, from the south. He has served in the Hongxue Mercenary Corps for 16 years. Twenty years later, the Hongxue Mercenary Corps was on an adventure in the Nanyang Swamp The group was destroyed. Only Kusa and Lima escaped and survived. Since then, they have lived in seclusion and returned to the countryside to work in agriculture. They own a property and four acres of land. They died two years ago because of alcoholism and fighting with others. Before their death, they owed a total of 460 gambling debts Ten gold coins, all the family property has not been returned. No inheritance."

In black and white, clearly, Kakarot's origin, life experience and mentors are all clearly written!

The young man looked up at Du Wei in surprise.

Du Wei smiled: "Don't be nervous. I'm not targeting you. But... since you have entered the finals, then you are likely to become the leader of the Knights of Roland's Sword in the future... It is impossible for us to be responsible for guarding Longchinu The leader of the Spear of Spear Knights is a person of unknown origin! I show you this to tell you that although you concealed something when you filled out your resume when you signed up, in front of our power. Your kind Childish concealment is nothing more than a joke. If I want to investigate, I can even dig out all the things about you peeing your pants when you were a child!"

Kakarot's eyes immediately turned a little wary.

Du Wei could clearly feel it. The child seemed to have a bit of hostility in his eyes.

"Also, you seem to be hiding something..." Du Wei smiled: "You seem to be burdened with a little trouble."

His fingers lightly tapped twice on the paper: "I'm very curious about you. And you are about to become a member of Roland's Sword Knights. I have to check your origin carefully...Of course, There is no doubt about your own parentage. It's just... your teacher. That Mr. Cusa-Lima seems to be a little... well, how should I put it. Complicated!"

Du Wei said slowly, while carefully watching the young man's expression: "The Hongxue Mercenary Group... a second-rate mercenary group.

So when they were wiped out during their adventure in the southern swamp, the news didn't attract too many people's attention, yes. But I'm curious. In the southern swamp. Apart from Griffin, there are no other powerful monsters. If a mercenary regiment can be completely wiped out, it is obvious that they have encountered a group of griffins. That's the only explanation...but..."

Du Wei sighed: "A few days ago, the people I sent to the south came back and told me an interesting thing. Your teacher, as the only person who survived that mercenary group, in his relics, actually Not a single weapon has a griffin pattern! Isn’t this a custom in your area? He should have encountered a griffin and escaped back. He should be qualified to do that, but he didn’t!”

Du Wei was not in a hurry. He has accurately captured the tension in the young man's eyes.

"This is the first suspicious point, and the second suspicious point is... your teacher died in a drunken brawl two years ago... I'm curious. A bunch of drunks were fighting, and your teacher is a sixth-level martial artist anyway... ...Of course. I guess your teacher's strength may be more than level six. But the problem is... a level six warrior. How could he be beaten to death in a drunken brawl? It's like saying, a knight order The leader fell to his death while riding a horse... a joke!"

Du Wei's tone became more and more severe.

And Kakarot. The boy's hands were placed by his legs. It has been tightly squeezed into a fist. At the same time, he was still trembling slightly, his expression was indifferent, and his lips were tightly pursed. .

"The third doubt." Du Wei said lightly: "You. As your teacher's apprentice. You were adopted by him when you were eight years old, so to speak. He can even be regarded as your father! He supported you. Church You are martial arts. What kind of kindness is it to train you as an adult? It stands to reason that he was beaten to death by a group of drunks. As his apprentice and adopted son, you are young and full of blood. You idiot. If it was someone else, I would have taken a knife to take revenge on those people! But you didn't!"

Kakarot's body began to tremble. He seemed to be trying to be patient.

"The fourth doubt. After your teacher died. You sent him to mourn, and then you disappeared! According to the records, you disappeared for two full years. These two years. Where did you go? Not in your hometown , Recorded without any work... Where did you go? In the southern swamp? Lived like a savage for two years?" Du Wei smiled softly.

"The fifth doubt, your current strength. Much stronger than when you disappeared two years ago? Your teacher is only at level six. But your strength shown in the arena should have reached level seven or above. Of course Yes. Maybe you are a genius. Your achievement surpasses the teacher, and it can barely be explained... But, I think, things don't seem to be that simple."

"The sixth doubt. It makes me more interested." Du Wei smiled, his brows raised, and then he stared at Kakarot, staring at the young man's eyes: "Just in About three months ago. You returned to your hometown, but just three days later. Purple Leaf City in the south. That is, the hometown of you and your teacher, the local garrison commander of Purple Leaf City. You were assassinated by your enemy! Although you were assassinated later Failed. But six guards of the garrison commander died! Of course... I don't mean to say that you did this thing... It's just that after this thing happened, you disappeared again! Then You have come to the imperial capital."

After finishing speaking, Du Wei looked at the young man with a smile: "Dear Kakarot, you won't tell me that all this is just a coincidence."

Kakarot stood up abruptly. He quickly stepped back a few steps, his eyes widened, and he stared at Du Wei: "Your Excellency, what do you want!"

Du Wei was still sitting there, looking at the young man with a smile on his face.

Probably Du Wei's eyes put too much pressure on Kakarot, the two looked at each other for a while, the young man finally couldn't stand the pressure of Du Wei's eyes, he finally couldn't bear it anymore. Suddenly, he turned around in place. From under the samurai robe around his waist, he drew a short spear. Holding hands tightly...

fortunately. He still had a sliver of reason, and he didn't point the spear at Du Wei rashly.

Du Wei sighed. Looking at the young man: "It seems... that assassination. You did it. Your reaction has proved my guess."

"Then what do you want to do? Catch me!" Kakarot said proudly. His face carried the stubbornness and unyieldingness unique to young people.

"No no no." Du Wei shook his head and smiled lazily. Stretching his waist, "I'm not from the Imperial Supervision Office. This matter is out of my control... and..." He pointed at Kakarot's short spear with his finger, and nodded. He smiled gently: "If I were you, put away this iron rod. You should be very clear that you are holding this thing. You are not my opponent at all. If I want to catch you, there is no need to call you out." Come here and send a squad of soldiers and we'll catch you."

"You...what do you want!" Kakarot glared at Du Wei.

"It's very simple." Du Wei picked up the teacup in front of him. He blew his breath: "You are one of the future leaders of our Sword Knights of Roland, so it is necessary for me to fully understand you—it's as simple as that."

talking. He pointed to the chair in front of him again: "Now. Sit down and talk, young man, tell me your story, maybe I can help you."

Kakarot hesitated for a moment. The young man was struggling inside, but in the end. He finally sat down, after all. What he faced was not an ordinary opponent, but the famous Tulip Duke! A master who was equally outstanding in magic and martial arts!

"I... my teacher, he didn't die in a drunken brawl." Kakarot gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with grief and hatred: "You are right, a sixth-level warrior. How could that be possible? Killed by a bunch of drunks! He was murdered! The culprit who killed him. It was the garrison commander!"

"Very good. You finally told the truth." Du Wei smiled: "I like honest people, you continue to speak."

"And... my teacher. There is no griffin pattern on all his weapons!" Kakarot said here. Suddenly, a proud expression appeared on his face: "Because...he tattooed the griffin pattern on his body!"

Du Wei was surprised for the first time.

"Tattoo on your body?" Du Wei thought for a while: "You don't seem to have such a custom in your local area? I only know that your local people will depict this kind of pattern on their weapons."

"My teacher has it tattooed on his body. Because... he is qualified to do so!"

When Kakarot said this. There is light in the eyes!

Du Wei's heart skipped a beat. He had a faint premonition, as if he was going to have some unexpected gains!

"Everything. It all starts with the last adventure of the Hongxue Mercenary Group... The teacher told me that everyone in the Hongxue Mercenary Group was wiped out that time. In fact, it was not because of encountering hordes of people." Griffins...but because they discovered a secret of great value...and in the end. Everyone was fighting among themselves. Killing each other! To be precise. It was my teacher who discovered the secret, while others. Wanted to kill Him. Take away that secret!"

"Go on!" Du Wei whispered, and subconsciously glanced at Delong again. But I found that this guy, Delong, had his legs up on the table. I don't know when it was put down. There was also a little more solemnity on his face.

"That secret... has something to do with griffins." Kakarot's expression was a little sad and angry.

suddenly. He put down the short spear in his hand. Throw the weapon on the ground. Then he stretched out his hands and grabbed the placket of his shirt. Give it a hard pull!

With a snort. His upper body clothes were separated. The young man's strong chest was exposed.

He is very strong. Strong two-pack chest muscles and eight-pack abs show that he has undergone rigorous training.

What surprised Du Wei and Delong slightly was. On the young man's chest. Got a blood red tattoo!

The color of that tattoo. A piece of red. It looks like it's been painted with blood!

And that pattern. With a eagle-headed animal body, vibrating wings, and sharp claws, it is extremely ferocious!

It is a griffin with teeth and claws! .