Chapter Ten: Turning Point

In the daytime, the deserted drop zone looks empty. The hanging bed on the tree gently sways with the hot wind at noon, lacking the quietness of the night. It seems to be just a common open space that can be seen everywhere.
Because thieves are not conducive to their actions during the day, most thieves in the drop-off zone return to their nests and lie down, waiting for nightfall. Only at night is the best time for them to be active.
However, there are still a few thieves on the fallen field, and their leader, Shabao, is dozing under the shade of a tree in the fallen field.
Shabao generally stays in the fallen field all the time, except when he goes out to steal things, because his den is only in this fallen field.
"Mr. Dikga?"
Looking at the approaching Shabao from the drop-off gate, Qiyue and others, Sando was somewhat panicked. He didn't know what Qiyue came here for this time. Last time, he heard Pauluf tell him about Qiyue and had secretly classified him as a dangerous person in his mind. He had already greeted all the thieves, so it would be best to avoid provoking Qiyue if possible.
Where is Sandstorm Baloo?
Seven Night asked Sandstorm anxiously.
"Are you looking for Brother Baloo? He rarely comes here. Normally, he would be at his own home at this time."
Sandstorm thought for a moment and told Qiyue, "
Is there a place to hide here? Someone is chasing us from behind."
Hearing the increasingly loud noise behind them, Qiyue sought help from Sandstorm. "
"Follow me."
沙暴听着坠落场外杂乱的声音知道七夜等人有麻烦而不是手下小偷们惹了麻烦不过他并没有拒绝七夜的要求于是沙暴转身带着七夜进入坠落场的中心处。
"I'm sorry but this time it may bring you a lot of trouble."
Qi Ye apologized to Sha Bao while walking. He knew that at this time, the soldiers of the city guard who couldn't find them would definitely search the crash site. For Sha Bao and the other thieves, it was no different than clearing their hideout.
"It's okay, Buluofu brother's boss is also my boss, Sha Bao."
"Although Sha Bao doesn't know what trouble Qiyue has caused for now, he finds it strange that Qiyue is unable to deal with those people outside. According to Buluofu's description, there shouldn't be any trouble daring to come to Qiyue."
"What place is inside there?"
"Seeing the sandstorm move a tree and reveal a passage that can accommodate two people, Qiyue couldn't help but ask."
"This is the secret passage I told you about last time, ensuring that people outside won't find you."
"Thieves' passage?"
Sevya was somewhat concerned because last time he heard Baruf and Leit say that this thieves' passage was very dangerous. Now, just going in like this, he couldn't help but consider it. Although Sandstorm is Baruf's sidekick, he hasn't interacted with Sandstorm before. Last time they met, he was only asking Sandstorm for Afude's wallet."
"Come in quickly, there's a secret passage that leads outside."
Seeing Qiyue hesitating at the entrance of the passage, Shabao swiftly enters the thief's passage.
"Come in together."
Qiyue turned around and said to the five people behind him, then followed the sandstorm into the thief's passage.
"Go!"
The five of them, Moke, had no idea what the thief's passage was, so they followed Qiyue into the thief's passage without paying much attention.
After entering the thief's passage at midnight, the inside was not as eerie as he had imagined. Every ten steps or so, there would be a ventilation shaft, and sunlight seeped in from the ground, creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere.
"Be careful and follow my footsteps. If you step wrong, you have to be careful."
The sandstorm turned back and said to Qi Ye and the others.
"Pay attention, there are many traps here."
Seven nights will immediately inform Toqira and others.
However, it was a little late. Toqira turned around and glanced back. When he turned, his backpack hit the stone wall of the passage. As a result, four arrows shot from the four directions of up, down, left, and right directly hit Toqira, who couldn't dodge.
“哎哟真痛这是什么箭？”
揉着被射中的地方托伽拉苦着脸说道。
“这里面到处是机关如果碰上了就会像刚才那个兽人一样虽然不会要人命不过疼痛是在所难免的。”
Sandstorm pointed at the arrow without a tip falling on the ground and told everyone including Karina.
Hearing Sandstorm's words, Karina and the others nodded, realizing that these traps, although not fatal, would definitely be painful, as evidenced by the tears welling up in Togara's eyes.
Qiyexia, cautiously followed Sandstorm out of the thief's passage. Among the five people behind them, none of them were hit by the traps, although they did trigger some mechanisms. Every five steps, Togalara would accidentally activate a trap, but he was already prepared for it. He had taken out everyone's armor and put it all on himself, covering his entire body. He was now almost like the magic machines they had encountered before, so these traps no longer posed any harm to Togalara.
After leaving the passage, Seven Nights found himself at the riverside. He looked up at the sky and felt that the air at this moment was exceptionally fresh.
"Dakar Boss, I'll go find Brother Bauluf right away. You guys wait here. I just closed the secret passage that leads to this side. Even if those chasing you were to burn down the entire passage, they wouldn't be able to get over to this side."
Sabo walked to the river and untied the rope that was tied to a small boat, then jumped onto the boat.
"You must be careful not to let anyone notice when you bring him here," he said.
"Don't worry, you can only enter here by boat. If you get hungry, you can go to the cave over there. There's a lot of food stored inside."
Sandstorm rowing while looking at the cave not far to the left of Qiyue, gesturing.
"Okay, be careful!"
Qiyue reminded Sandstorm that he was afraid that if Sandstorm went out, he would be caught by the city guards and asked about the whereabouts of their people.
"That's a lot of food! Don't you guys want some?"
Tagara threw his armor and backpack on the ground and walked out of the cave that Sandstorm had mentioned, carrying two large buckets.
"Can we trust Dagath?"
Avde and Dussell went over to Mok and Mss, but walked up to Qiyue quietly and asked.
"We should be able to trust him. He is the leader of all the thieves in Iron Bay City, and he has no connection with the soldiers in the city. Plus, he is also the younger brother of my classmate's friend, so there shouldn't be any problem."
Nanayo told Mokusha about his identity and their relationship.
"Is he going to find your classmate now?"
Mus asked, looking at the water where Sandstorm had disappeared.
"Understood."
Nanayo nodded.
"What does your classmate do? We have caused a lot of trouble this time. It would be best not to involve him if he has no influence here."
Mo Ke asked Seven Night worriedly.
"His influence in Iron Bay City should be considerable. I still remember that his family is also a top noble in the Kingdom of Wheat, and he has connections with the leader of the Sandstorm Thieves. He should be doing well here in Iron Bay City. With my relationship with him, he will definitely help us hide."
"Okay, let's leave it at that for now. We should now focus on studying the scroll we are transporting. I believe it must be of great importance, otherwise the Brikell family wouldn't have alarmed the Iron Bay City Lord and requested him to seal the city gates and inspect every convoy that goes through."
Mok asked Qiyue to take out the scroll he was keeping safe.
"Then I will open it," Qiyue said.
Qiyue placed his hand on the spot where the magic seal was to be broken, and the scroll emitted a faint white light.
"Understood."
Mok nodded in agreement and looked nervously at the scroll. This scroll had caused their group to be chased by the Brickell family. Now, they could finally find out what the scroll was. Mok involuntarily squeezed his sweat and watched Qiyue's hand intently.
"Open it."
"It's been half a day and you haven't made any progress. I'm starting to get impatient," said Jiàn Qiū Yè irritably.
"I can't. This seal is not simple. If I forcefully break it with magic, the scroll will be destroyed too."
七夜额头上冒出冷汗他没想到竟然会碰到这种古怪的魔法封印刚才使了不少魔法力进去结果觉那些魔法力竟然聚集在一起然后向他反扑。
"Sior, come and take a look."
Mok called out to Doser who was drinking water. Doser's white magic was mainly used for healing, defense, and support, while his magic was offensive. It was natural for Doser to be more skilled in cracking various magic barriers and seals.
"No, this magic seal on the scroll is too unique."
Mothur shook his head and handed it to Morlock after trying it for a while.
"Forget it, let's eat something. We can think of a way to open it later."
There is no other way. Mochi called Qiyue to go and have some food.
"Let's eat together. We need the energy, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with those soldiers," said Mochi.
Qiyue invited Mochi and Mers to go together.
"Captain, come over here quickly, the food is delicious and there is wine to drink!"
Seeing Qiyue, Mok, and the others walking over, Togara happily informed them that he was enjoying the meal so much that he had already forgotten the pain from being hit by the mechanism earlier and was solely focused on filling his stomach even more.
"They're here!"
Muzi, who was guarding the river from above, suddenly shouted to the crowd on the riverbank.
Although Muzi did not distrust the sandstorm trusted by Qiyue, as a mercenary, vigilance was necessary, and he had to be prepared to deal with various sudden situations and dangers. So after eating a little food, he stayed in the air, waiting for the sandstorm.
“来了三个人。”
姆斯再一次告诉众人。
平静的河面上出现一道道波澜一艘小船载着三个人划破波澜飞而来七夜和众人一起站到河岸上紧紧盯着越来越近的小船看到船上的保鲁夫等人他心里开始有些紧张。
Although Boluo was once a member of the Seven Nights, it is uncertain whether Boluo will definitely help him after knowing that he is facing the Brickell family. This is because the Brickell family, one of the three major forces in the Maik country, is not someone that ordinary people can provoke. Even the Lord of Tiberi City listens to the Brickell family. After being wanted by them, the Seven Nights began to doubt whether they made a mistake by going to Boluo for help. If they involve Boluo and something happens to him or his family, they will never be able to rest easy again.
"If your classmate says no, don't force him, I will find a way."
"When the boat in the sandstorm was about to arrive, Mok walked to Qiye's side and said."
"Understood."
"Hearing Mok's words, Qiye knew that Mok understood his dilemma, so he smiled, as if comforting himself, and persuading Mok."
"He will definitely help me."
"So tall!"
As Wright stepped down from the ship and walked to the riverbank, Taggart couldn't help but marvel, for Wright was not only a head taller than him but also seemed stronger in physique.
"President!"
"Boss!"
Boluf followed Leit and stood in front of Qiyue, calling out straightly.
"These are my classmates Boluf and Leit! These are my current companions, Captain Mok and Aphde."
Seven nights saw Boruf and Lite with smiles on their faces, and stood in the middle, introducing each other respectively.
"I'm Lite, I used to be the captain of the guard team under the boss. I'm not good at anything else, but I'm the best at fighting."
"I am Bao Lu, formerly a chef under the president and although I am no longer a chef, I still enjoy cooking dishes."
Liet and Bao Lu introduce themselves.
"Don't talk so much, time is running out and we need to hurry."
Seven Nights interrupted Tagara and others' self-introductions.
"What's wrong, boss? Who dares to bother you? I will definitely handle them and let them know who they shouldn't mess with!"
Hearing Qiyue say that the situation is urgent, Leit raised his steel club and revealed a fierce expression.
"If the president has anything to say, just tell me. As long as there is something I can do, I will definitely do it. Even if I can't do it, the others will definitely be able to do it when they arrive later!"
"Everyone? Who else is coming?"
"Qiyè asked curiously."
"Boss, we have already informed all the members who have left about your message in Tiebei City. Many people are rushing to Tiebei City now."
Leite happily told Qi Ye.
"Did you spread my message?"
"Yes, Boss. When we left Saint Night Academy, the vice-president instructed us to keep track of your whereabouts. As soon as we found you, we needed to inform him right away. I already passed on your message here the day before yesterday and also notified the members in various places, telling them not to look for you anymore. However, unexpectedly, after receiving your message, many members immediately rushed over to the direction of Iron Bay City."
"Xuete......"
Hearing Lait's words, a frail figure of Xuete Bell seemed to appear before Seiya's eyes. Everything from that year seemed to come back to him like it was yesterday, impacting his calm heart.
"What are you all doing here?"
Seventh Night suddenly remembered what Right had said earlier.
"Of course it's because of your declaration, Boss. Back then, no matter how hard we tried, none of us could win Purple Snow's heart. Now, we finally know that you took her away long ago, so..."
"So what?"
Seven Nights' heart suddenly pounded. He still remembered the group of cunning perverts that could be called the most formidable wolves in Holy Night Academy at that time. If they all rushed over, wouldn't he...
"So I plan to follow you until two years later to see how you become the captain of the Purple Snow team."
"Are they all like this?"
"Of course, I also plan to do the same. Boss, please let me follow you! I have been thinking for a long time these past two days. If I want to fully integrate with it, I can only do it by following you. The captain of the Purple Snow team and Chihale can become that fast because they followed you. I don't want to wait two or three years to fully integrate with it."
Light pointed to the little lightning beast on his shoulder and said to Qiyue.
"Follow me? I am already in danger, how can you follow me!"
Qiyue quickly shook his head and refused.
"Boss, please let me follow you! Only when I am with you these years can I truly be myself and feel happy. Now, here in Tiebei City, I don't even know what I am doing. Every day is just fighting and causing trouble. I can't find a sense of existence. Every time I think back to the scene when I was the captain of the escort squad, I just want to go back to that time again!"
"I am also the president. In recent years, I have been doing things in my family. Every day, I either have boring business conversations with others or reluctantly accompany them to drink. I haven't had much time to study cooking skills, and my culinary skills haven't improved without you by my side."
"That's because you all realize the reality, that you already have your own lives, even though they may not be desirable, they are still your lives."
"Qī yè qīngqīng yáo tóu tā yuánběn zhǐshì xiǎng píng píngdàn dàn de zài fàntiān dà 6 shàng liúlàng rúguǒ yǒu lái tè děng rén gēnzhe zìjǐ nà xiǎng bù chū míng dōu bùxíngle."
“Lord Bulao, I must follow you here. I have already resigned from my position as a bodyguard before coming here.”
Laito insisted, requesting Seven Nights.
“Let's solve the current matter first, and then we can talk later.”
After a long silence, Qi Ye finally spoke. He knew that Laiti had already made up his mind and now forbidding him would only result in him stubbornly following. Moreover, there were some things that couldn't be said in front of Moke and others.
“现在有什么事？老大你说我一定马上解决掉。”
听到七夜的话莱特当七夜已经答应了自己于是兴奋的问道。
“我们惹到了布里克尔家族现在正在被他们追捕之中想让你们想想办法找个地方让我们暂时躲上一阵子。”
Mok walked out to explain the situation to Light and Paulov because this incident cannot be considered as the work of the Seven Nights, but rather trouble taken on by the Frost Mercenary Group, so it should be explained by him.
"The Brickell family? Is it the Brickell family, one of the three major families in the Kingdom of Mai?"
Leight asked with some confusion.
"Yes, it is indeed the Brickell family. Now they won't give up until they catch us,"
"Why did you guys provoke them?"
"It was not us who provoked them. They asked us to deliver a scroll to the city of Ironbeak. However, after we made the delivery, they planned to kill us. Fortunately, Dagg and Gara overheard this incidentally, so we escaped. But once the Brickell Family found out that we were not dead, they not only closed the city gates but also sent people to hunt us down."
"Do you know what a scroll is?"
Broof asked.
"I don't know, but after we found out they wanted to kill us, we gave them a fake scroll. The real scroll is with me, but the magic seal on it is very strange. I've tried dozens of methods, but still can't open it."
七夜告诉保鲁夫道。
"It's okay if you can't help, as long as you find a place for us to hide for a while,"
Seven nights said a bit disappointedly, seeing that Baluf and Wright hadn't said a word for a long time.
"Boss, it all depends on Bourof. As long as he can convince his family not to look for a place to hide for a while, even if he asks the lord of the city to send you out of the city, it would be possible."
"Really?"
Hearing Lait's words, Mok and the others exclaimed.
“那当然布里克尔家族势力虽然大但是保鲁夫的家族势力也不小不信老大你问他。”
“真的吗？保鲁夫？”
七夜严肃的询问保鲁夫因为此事太过危险如果保鲁夫的家族势力并不强大那则是会牵涉到保鲁夫家族的安危的。
“社长你放心交给我没办法我就不信布里克尔家的人敢到我卡里那古家来。不过社长我有个要求。”
保鲁夫抬着头对七夜说道。
“卡里那古？麦国二大古老家族之一你是卡里那古家族的？”
听到保鲁夫的话莫克眼中出现希望的光芒布里克尔家族势力再大也的确无法和卡里那古家族对着干。
“嗯我正是卡里那古家族第八十九代族长不过可能再过七八十年后才会正式担任吧。”
"What requirements?"
七夜紧张的问道他知道让卡里那古家族为自己和另三大势力之一的布里克尔家族作对决对不是一件简单的事有什么要求也是必然的。
“当事情结束后社长请让我跟着你！当然还有莱特一起。”
"Is this it?"
听到保鲁夫的要求七夜有些不相信。
“对社长只要你让我们跟着你就行了我刚才不是说过。”
“老大你就答应吧我们保证不会给你惹麻烦的。”
"Okay."
看着在一旁低着头不语的莫克等人七夜知道他们等着自己做决定不管答应与否他们也不会有话说的。于是在沉默了一会七夜终于开口答应了。
“谢谢老大！”
“谢谢社长！”
莱特和保鲁夫高兴的相互击掌不过二个人身高实在相差太大让在一旁看着的阿芙德笑了起来。
“社长上船现在一起去我家保证任何人都不敢来找你们麻烦更不要说抓你们。”
保鲁夫指着船向七夜说道。
“只有那一条船……”
看着河岸上的十个人七夜为难的说道。
“放心了达伽老大船有的是在那边洞里还有三艘船。”
沙暴这时走上前告诉七夜。
“好那我就上去了莱特你就跟伽拉一起把其余的船拉下水吧。”
“交给我没问题老大！”
莱特把手中的金刚棍插在背上兴致勃勃的向沙暴所说的洞口走去。
"Go!"
当所有人都坐上船后七夜拿起船浆划了起来。
“好！保鲁夫你划快点！看看谁先到！”
“Okay!”
莱特和保鲁夫说完后使劲划了起来而跟着后面的托伽拉也暗地里跟着用力划船他也起了争胜之心。
“我们也划快一点吧。”
见到前面三艘船如箭一般滑了出去莫克叫姆斯道。
“好那就一起比比看吧。”
姆斯看着前面拿起船浆卖力的划了起来。