Chapter 100 Taking the Initiative

"It's useless just to be on guard!" The hobgoblin said sincerely, "Ron, just shrinking back and defending won't solve any problems. Can you understand?"

"You can only be a thief for a thousand days, but you can't prevent a thief for a thousand days. Do you need me to teach you?"

"They won't give up, that's obvious," Seymour put his legs on the table, frowning and playing with the dagger, "and they will definitely send more powerful characters next time, maybe fewer people, but they will be more elite. ”

Seymour got excellent grades in assassin-related courses, and he was also a skilled drow assassin, so he knew a lot about this kind of thing.

"I know it too," Ron looked at the members of the second team, "but what can we do? Carolina is not close to us, and it is their territory. If there is any other Western Lords Alliance, if they take the initiative, , we are too passive.”

"Then find someone who is not so passive to do this," the hobgoblin said firmly, "We can't wait like this anyway. What if this continues?"

"Looking for someone? You said it so easily, as your upper lip touched your lower lip." Victoria glanced at him, "Your forces didn't reach Fromm Town at first. Who can you find in the south?"

"Please, there must be a killer organization or mercenary like Carolina who is willing to spend money, right?"

"Unfortunately, almost none," Ivy said. "Those are just small fights, and they are not enough to shake Carolina. No amount of money can do it with them."

"This approach simply doesn't work."

Ron thought for a while: "Maybe there are two types of people that we have a natural advantage to win over?"

"Which two categories? Goblins and slaves?" Sylvia chuckled.

"Pretty much, goblins and adventurers," Ron looked at Kalad, "Do you know how many goblin tribes there are in the south from Delusion Land?"

"Inevitable, when I came back today, a hunter reported that I met a goblin from another tribe on the edge of the Delusion Land." Kalad thought for a moment and understood what Ron meant, "You mean..."

"Haven't you always wanted to be a hobgoblin warlord? Your opportunity has come," Ron said, "to win them over, defeat them, incorporate them, grow your power, penetrate the wilderness of the middle city-states, and harass the surrounding Carolinas."

"But don't do it under our banner. The purpose is to leave Carolina with no time to worry about herself. If possible, incite the slaves to revolt and cause them unrest."

"As for the adventurers, can we go over there and spend a lot of money to hire adventurers to go to Carolina? Ivy, this kind of thing usually doesn't expose the employer, right?"

"No, unless the union plans to discredit itself," Ivy said. "If that's the case, I might be able to go back to Rose City to recruit some people and see my parents by the way."

"My mother once served in the elven army, and she should have some connections."

"It's just that the price for this kind of mission must be high and the mission goal must be small, otherwise no one will do such a thankless business."

"What if..." Ron raised his head and thought for a moment, "I want to hire someone to attack the slave catching team and free the slaves?"

"Or a surprise attack on Carolina territory to free the slaves?"

"Then they will be happy to accept the task," Ivy nodded. "It will make money, be a little challenging but not too dangerous, and gain a good reputation. They will not refuse."

As a senior adventurer, Ivy is clear about the thoughts of these colleagues; "We don't even need to create momentum, they will raise various righteous and awe-inspiring banners themselves."

"Is there any possibility of intervention from other city-states?" Victoria asked, "They are an 'alliance'."

"'Alliance' means sharing half of it when you meet, and sharing it when it's worthless," Ivy sneered disdainfully, "Rose City's dominance in the Western City-State Alliance is not just because of the spices. trading."

"It's just that this is not a bad thing for our family - at that time, we were stopped outside the city by the prosecutor of Frome Town like refugees. If we weren't from Rose City, could he let the three of us into the city?"

"Then let's go with you," Ron said. "It's not safe to be alone after all, especially now that we seem to be on the assassination list."

"Hey, city in the south!" Sera geared up, "Ivy, don't worry, we will never cause trouble for you!"

"Why don't you look like you to me..." Ivy glanced at her, "But Ron is right, it is indeed a bit dangerous to act alone now."

"Can we go too?" Andre looked at Ron eagerly. This young man from the village obviously also wanted to see the world.

"The land cannot be left without someone to guard it," the veteran who had fought against Carolina raised his eyelids, "Karad is going to recruit goblins, what if we leave again?"

"Hey, you can't say that," Seymour looked at Andre, "Young people should still see more of the world, right? I am the best example. If I didn't escape from the family and escape to the surface, how could I get to know each other? Where are you?"

"There aren't that many things going on here now. It's enough for a few of our brothers to stay."

"But benefactor, you must not be partial. After you come back, we will also go out for a walk."

"Don't worry about this," Sylvia said with a smile, "As long as I'm here, I can make sure my benefactor agrees to anything I say."

"The main purpose this time is to restrict Carolina's behavior," Ron said. "When the matter is over and there is no danger, you can naturally go to the south and wander around as you like."

"Otherwise, you are still the target of Carolina's pursuit, right? With such a large group of people out, the target is too big."

With a team of nearly twenty people, it was difficult not to attract attention.

"That's the truth." The veteran sat back and stopped talking.

"Then it's settled, Annie," Ron glanced at the young warlock of "Earth and Wood Blood Inheritance", "During the time we are temporarily away, you will be responsible for all construction matters, and other matters will be left to the second team. Come to negotiate. If you still have any questions, you can listen to the opinions of our consultants.”

Ron was of course referring to Lavinia, Bunnie and Rurik.

"Don't worry about things here!" the dwarf blacksmith stroked his beard, "Although I have three years of training, I owe you my life. I will help build some gadgets such as traps and fortifications. Maybe Not enough against Carolina assassins, but more than enough against wild beasts and bandits."

"May the goddess bless you and have a safe journey," Bunnie didn't say much, just smiled lightly, "Lavinia and I will fulfill our responsibilities."