Chapter 32 Poison (Text)
"Recruiting new people? I don't think I've done anything wrong in this regard. This is my right, maybe it's not that there is something wrong with the people I've recruited?" I was very surprised by Val Knight's sudden inquiry about Georgie.
"You have no problem with the power to recruit new people, but you have to discuss it with me or Cobbdo anyway. Have you ever thought about the possible consequences of someone coming to apply for the job, and we are not in the camp and not getting the news in time?" The Knight Val said earnestly, "If you wait for a long time, those unscrupulous adventurers and guards have a conflict. Although we will not suffer any losses on the spot with the strength of our team, what about the future! Those adventurers may have rumors that are unfavorable to you. That will have more or less bad effects on your future reputation and dealing with other mercenaries or adventurers in the future."
"You also know that many adventurers are very silly. They also like to add other things to the events they know. It's just related to this matter. If any strange rumors evolve, it will shame your entire family." The Knight Val began a bitter advice, and even used honorific words to Joggy's title.
Although he was not considerate from Mr. Val's point of view, Georgie felt that the soldiers who had promoted professionalization in the territory were able to deal with this situation. Mr. Val's overall image of these subordinates was still a few years ago. Perhaps they saw them in terms of combat improvement, but they probably didn't pay much attention to it in other aspects. This does not mean that Georgie himself is better than him, the latter is just limited by the existing history.
After thinking later, Qiao Ji understood the reason why Mr. Val was so nervous. However, this kind of thing cannot be explained clearly to the other party in just a few sentences. A strong man who has formed a worldview like him will not change if he has not seen it with his own eyes. Qiao Ji decided to admit his mistake first.
"I didn't think it thoroughly enough. I think there is no problem with you and Mr. Bart in the camp." While apologizing, he also praised the Knight Val.
"Forget it! There is no consequence anyway. This matter will be passed like this first, but you should pay attention to it later. After all, you are the lord now. No matter what you do, you have to consider the possibility of related connections." The Knight Val understood Georgie's character. Since he admitted his mistake, similar things would never happen again next time. After a few more clicks, the matter was exposed.
Finally, he stopped talking about this matter, and Qiao Ji was relieved. He got up early this morning and was nagged twice in a row.
But the Val Knight's face remained unchanged and said the next question directly: "Do you know why most of the noble children who traveled alone are formal knights?"
"It should be a matter of strength. If you are too weak, you will easily get dangerous." Qiao Ji's answer was just right.
"Hmph! Humph! Strength? If it is just strength, it is not a big problem. The nobles have a better diet, a good educational environment, family-born tactics and secret techniques, and can also invite excellent teachers. When resources in all aspects exceed the overall strength of the noble children is much higher than those of the non-nobles." The words of the Knight Val had some self-deprecating tone, but Qiao Ji, who was a noble class, did not argue with this. Because there are classes in any society, even the Celestial Empire before traveling through time.
Indeed, as long as the children of aristocrats are willing to work hard, it is not too difficult to reach the hematite rank. Looking at different examples, most adventurers spend their entire lives in the limestone rank. This is not just a matter of personal qualifications. You must know that at least you have to reach the black lead level to have an impact on the blood qualifications of descendants. The ancestors of most palace aristocrats did not have this ability, but the proportion of their descendants entering hematite is not worse than that of other nobles, but the importance of resources.
The most important point is the method of practice. Although it is also part of the resource of practice. As a non-consumable, its control is also the strictest. Even the well-known information among the nobles can rarely be revealed to the civilians. Many civilian adventurers with good talents do not know how to enter the Hematite level. There are not many ways to obtain it, and at the same time, they basically need to pay enough price. The most important ones are only two ways - military merits and donations. And they will also make a magic contract to indicate that no one should be taught to others except those who make the contract. This is a traditional power. As a vested interest, Qiao Ji dares and does not dare or want to resist him. He does not have the ambition of a part of the time traveler to establish the world's harmony.
‘Since it’s not entirely a matter of strength, what else is there?’ Qiao Ji was puzzled.
Seeing Joggy frowned bitterly, Knight Val directly revealed two words: "Poison!"
"Poison?" Qiao Ji was a little surprised. Qiao Ji had never been exposed to any powerful poison in this world, and her image was still on the ancient animal and plant poisons and heavy metal poisons in Echizen's world. Although Qiao Ji's current physique cannot be said to treat arsenic as a food, it is not something that can be poisoned by small doses of drugs.
"That's right, it's poison. As long as you don't become a formal knight, you will reach the black lead level. Most poisons are still effective for you. For example, the famous "dark malice" may kill you. Although it may not kill you directly, you will almost lose the ability to resist at that time. At this stage, the common drugs that are useful to you include cruel stings, priest's curse, crystallization of lungs, dry blood, Medusa's hair, etc. "Under the story of the Knight Val, the dark side that Georgie did not notice in this world is unfolding towards him.
"So is there no problem to become a formal knight?" Qiao Ji asked in confusion.
"Although the resistance of the knight and paladin to these things is said to be the strongest among the same level. It is not that there is no such concern at all, but, but how to say it." The Knight Val stopped one hand in the air for a while and didn't know how to answer. "I have to give you an example. The most famous poison that is known to be effective against the knight is the "Hell's Attack", which is a bright and crimson paste poison that can be applied to weapons or put into food. This paste poison is mixed with the grated teeth of a dead demon and the blood of another dead demon. The two demons cannot die for more than three days before the poison is made, otherwise the poison will not take effect. The reason why the "Hell's Attack" is famous is that it is relatively simple to obtain the poison that is effective against the knight."
Qiao Ji suddenly realized: "Is it difficult to obtain? As far as I know, there are quite a few demons appearing in the main plane. In addition to other relevant conditions, such potions are relatively easy to obtain. No wonder it is said that the knight is not afraid of poison when traveling."
Seeing Georgie's face change, the Val Knight understood that he had understood what he meant. He continued to say, "So that you went to the tavern alone this morning and ate the food they provided before you checked it. I was very dissatisfied with this point. If there were assassins at that time, the fun would be great."
Joggy asked back: "How could there be an assassin so happens to be there? Mr. Val, are you a little too careful?"
"Who knows if intelligence personnel would stay in this town that day. The **** goblin attack was obviously not as effective as they expected because of our joining. Your sudden appearance was the greatest opportunity for them. The assassination of a territory heir on the upper level of the principality would have a much greater impact than a town being destroyed." Knight Val said in a serious tone.
After hearing Mr. Val's remarks, Qiao Ji was sweating coldly behind him. Although Qiao Ji believed in his ability to feel dangerous, in such a magical world, who knows whether they have any shielding means? If you are not afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of something.
"You don't have to worry too much. You're back now. Remember to bring a few more people to that kind of place next time." In this regard, the Knight Val just woke up, and he raised it high and put it down gently.
When he discovered that Val Knight had the intention to continue teaching, Joggy quickly breathed a sigh of relief. He interrupted: "Mr. Val, what do you think of the group of adventurers you are looking for today."
"It should be quite reasonable. I didn't expect that there would be any suitable personnel to be recruited here. Since you asked them to come, I would give you a chance to choose according to your wishes. I didn't expect that the quality was actually OK." On this question, the answer of Val Knight seemed a bit careless.
Joggy asked strangely: "Do you think there is no need to increase the staff?"
"No, I agree with your approach when recruiting them. However, when the news of Karada came, I think we will not encounter any trouble in the future. Since diplomatic rivalry has begun, it is unlikely that these two countries will make any major moves in our country." It seemed that the chair was a little hot, and the Knight Val stood up and moved a little and continued, "Not to mention that we happened to meet. So now it is better not to ask these mercenaries to recruit some porters."
Qiao Ji said casually: "So it turns out that the plan has not changed quickly?"
"The combination of the word 'plan does not change quickly' is really good. Where did you learn it from Georgie?" The Val Knight suddenly changed his interest.
‘Damn it this time, I didn’t control my mouth and said it directly.’ Qiao Ji was full of regret, thinking about how to get over it.
"Let me think about it!" Qiao Ji scratched her head and pretended to think. "I forgot the book, but I must have seen it in the big library of Karada."
"Then I'll go and have a look next time." The Knight Val said, "By the way, there is one more thing. There are a few people in the newcomer who may need to pay attention to it."
Chapter completed!