Blood tax

Chapter 68 The Clippers bound for Neopolis Part [-]
Griffiths typically store 2 Blood Runes and 4 Frost Runes.Counting the runes that can be generated instantly with 15 seconds of current mental power, the runes in reserve allow him to use a combination of two or three Frost spells and a blood spell in a row to deal with most situations.Compared with regular mages, his advantage is that there is no common cooldown time between different spells unfolded through runes, and he can throw three different spells at once.Even high-level wizards have to rely on items and scrolls to achieve such rapid succession of spells.

In addition, Griffith now has the physical and mental strength of a Sequence 8 barrier-breaker, and has a super self-healing ability close to that of a blood baron; his own characteristics can also provide good magic resistance; at the critical moment of the battle, he You can also use the extraordinary ability "liquidation" to carry out a fierce counterattack.The corrupted feather fencing held in the scabbard at the waist is extremely sharp, with magic damage of the shadow attribute.The Vanguard Shield is strong and resilient, making it a great piece of armor.

On the whole, Griffith's fighting style is based on tenacity and persistence, and he can also burst unexpectedly powerful damage in a short period of time.

If a wizard or witcher of the same Sequence 8 suddenly encounters an enemy with high resistance, high protection and lethality like Griffith, it is undoubtedly very dangerous.

Griffith put on his double armor and walked out of the room, walking along the corridor outside the first class cabin to a nearby cabin.

Equinox has a rare set of four-deck cabins on the main deck for first-class and first-class passengers. The comfort and view are unmatched by traditional cabins.

Because it was paid by Larmor's family, Griffith's cabin was a very good first-class cabin. Although it was not comparable to the more advanced luxury cabins spanning the upper and lower floors, it was comfortable enough.The reason for this arrangement is that potential enemies, cultists, are hardly poor, and they need comfortable, spacious accommodation to carry out their nefarious plans without risking black magic items being stolen by thieves to live in second class.

If possible, Griffith should obviously investigate and monitor all first- and first-class passengers.However, the constraints of manpower and social etiquette made it difficult for him to fully investigate in a short time, only starting from the nearest neighbor.His class is 309, and next door are the deck stairs and room 307.There lived a young couple, whom Griffith had only met when they boarded the ship.

After knocking on the door a few times, Griffith found nothing in the room.After briefly thinking about it and finding that there was no need to break in, he walked to the opposite room 308 and knocked on the door.

This is a two-story suite, higher than Griffith's room.Opening the door to greet him was a serious-looking middle-aged man.He was wearing a straight dark coat, his mouth turned down, and he looked as if someone else had eaten his bread.

"Hello, I'm Griffith Brandon apprentice knight in room 309," Griffith nodded to the middle-aged man who opened the door, "I just crawled into a sea snake in my room, I want to see if you guys are okay. things."

"This is the room of Milovan Neville Arcane Council member, I am his deacon," the middle-aged man who opened the door said in a monotonous and pale tone, "The member is not here now, sir, please come back."

"Boom!" The hatch slammed shut in front of Griffith.

"Looks like I'm not attractive enough to be very popular," Griffith muttered inwardly and walked away. Griffith, the traveler in Room 306, had no memory of seeing it, and there was no response after knocking on the door.

It has been more than half a day since the vernal equinox left Hong Kong, and it will be dinner in a while.Griffith, who could not confirm the existence of a conspiracy, walked down the corridor to the restaurant, ready to eat before he was full.

The restaurants on the ship are divided according to the class of cabins, and the quality of the food varies accordingly.

Griffith was able to enjoy dishes prepared for first-class passengers like him at dinner on the first day.The first is the cold and appetizing dessert wine and fresh oysters. If the guests are not used to eating raw, the oysters can also be made into garlic or fried in butter according to the guests' needs.Next is seafood soup or cream of mushroom soup, followed by pan-seared salmon or salmon belly sashimi, caviar and fatty foie gras.

Luxurious enough... Griffith took a guilt-ridden sip of the pale blue liqueur, and his appetite instantly grew.

The main course is lobster and M5 steak.The staple food is also the rice and fried beef tongue from the south.The fresh vegetables that accompany the meal are all freshly produced on the day they are purchased at the time of departure.

Nice job!Recalling the hard days on the battlefield, Griffith feasted on his meal, devouring the starter and main course in the blink of an eye.The waiters then brought him small portions of apple pie and tiramisu cake.

It's so good to eat!Compared with the time when the war just ended, it was a cloud and mud.

However, this is very understandable. The southern part of the Eastern Province is mountainous and the coastline is also blocked during the war. The towns there are also responsible for providing main and non-staple food, horses, clothing and various materials to the front line.Although the legion will also pay them, but the shortage of resources is inevitable due to rising prices.

Now that there is peace, the big cities on the trade line must eat a lot better than Izmir.

During the meal, a female singer sang beautifully for the guests of the first-class restaurant, and they could also order songs for a small fee.

Sitting not far from Griffith's seat was a fat, rich man whom the waiter called "Lord Salian Quakersall", said to be a wealthy businessman on the West Coast.He was moved to tears by the singing, and was very attentive to let the waiter bring flowers and red wine.

"Mr. Griffith, are you satisfied with the meal tonight?" A restaurant foreman came over and asked Griffith graciously about his thoughts on the food, "Also, the purser you're looking for... none of us. know where he went."

In order to remind the cruise line and other passengers to be safe, Griffith asked the flight attendant to find a flight attendant for himself before the meal, but this did not seem to be successful.

"I don't know where you went?" Griffith couldn't help raising his eyebrows, "It won't fall into the sea, will it?"

"Yes, unfortunately, he has been missing for a while. The captain has arranged for the crew to check everywhere. I hope he did not fall into the sea."

It is impossible to fall into the sea... There are more than 800 passengers and 307 sailors on this seven-masted giant sailing ship. There are people walking around on the deck all the time. If someone falls into the sea, it is impossible not to be noticed.Griffith nodded, took out some tips and handed them to the foreman: "Could you please ask the guests in room [-] for me, if they are free, the apprentice knight of the Lamor family would like to visit them."

"Okay, Mr. Brandon." The foreman nodded and left.

Griffith drank his after-dinner drink slowly, planning where to search.In this mission, he will be assisted by friendly forces, and he has to find a way to join them as soon as possible.

At this moment, the foreman, who had just left, returned to the table.

"Is there an answer so soon?"

"That's right, the passengers in Room 307 are Mr. Eck and Miss Milia," said the foreman. "The cabin attendant told me that Mr. Eck was gone before dinner. At first his fiancée, Miss Miria, thought he was Playing cards, only to find out later that he couldn't get in touch, and now I'm looking for him everywhere anxiously."

"Hmm~ Are the crew assisting the search?" Griffith drank his drink quickly.

"Yes, the ship's safety supervisor and cabin foreman are leading people to investigate in cabin 307."

"Then, I'll go there too, dinner was great!"

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There were a lot of people gathered outside Room 307. Griffith walked through the crowd to the cabin door and found Miss Miria, the safety supervisor and the cabin foreman standing in the spacious cabin.There were 4 waiters gathered outside the door, as well as several tourists watching, among them even the deacon of the councilor who had just met.

"What happened inside?" Griffith came to the door and asked the waiter at the door.

"No, it's not clear," the waiter shook his head blankly. "This is the room of Mr. Eck and Miss Milia. No one can enter without the permission of the security director."

"Miss Miria fainted! Call the doctor!" The safety supervisor in the cabin suddenly shouted, followed by a chaotic voice.

"I'm a Beyonder, I'm on duty, let me in." Griffith immediately said to the waiter, and at the same time shouted to the suite, "Just don't move, don't help the fainted person up."

The security supervisor and the foreman who were about to help Miss Milia were stunned for a moment.The waiter at the door gave in under Griffith's firm eyes and let him enter the room.

"I'm from the Eastern Legion, I have first aid experience, and I'll handle it before the doctor on duty comes here," Griffith quickly rushed into the cabin and took over the help to Miss Milia.

The lady lying on the floor was dressed very luxuriously and beautifully.Even if she fainted and turned pale, Griffith felt that her face was very charming and her figure was slender and attractive.Griffith took a quick look at Miss Milia's breathing, and immediately loosened her tight belt.

"Hmm~ I'm a little dizzy." Miss Miria quickly calmed down and said softly.

"Are you low blood sugar or are you on a diet?" Griffith asked.

"A bit."

"Pour a glass of warm water and some sugar, please," Griffith said to the cabin foreman. "Miss Milia is fine."

While the foreman was busy, Griffith quickly observed.

On the sofa in the living room of the luxury cabin, men's coats, vests, shirts, trousers and a pair of shoes are laid diagonally in a very conspicuous position.This formal suit is spread on the sofa slightly twisted, like a person lying there lazily.However, the tie was tied tightly around the neckline of the shirt, and the cuff studs, buttons, ribbons, and belt were perfectly placed.Glittering leather shoes were lying on the sofa beside the trousers and on the floor.A pair of socks slumped over the upper.

It all looks like a horrific prank.

All the clothes, shoes and socks are like matryoshka dolls, placed there layer by layer, but the owner of the clothes disappears like shedding skin.

(End of this chapter)