Chapter 2985 The Golden Saints
The Terrandyan fighters could not help but wonder what was going through Levi’s head. What the heck is going on? Has he given up hope completely, or is he not afraid of us at all? Maybe he’s smart enough to realize that there’s nothing he could do to escape us. Levi probably knows that there’s no point in resisting because, one way or another, we will have his resources!
Meanwhile, Levi paid the Terrandyans no mind at all as he continued trying to figure out a way to help Forlevia.
All of a sudden, Dr. Erebus informed Levi that a trio had arrived to see him.
Levi assumed the three were quite bold since they requested to meet him even when he was under the Terrandyans’ watchful eye. If nothing else, these people have piqued my interest. Let’s see who they are.
It turned out that three Deities were waiting outside for him, and they had an intense aura about them that only battle-hardened warriors possessed.
With just one look, Levi could tell that they were much stronger than an average Deity.
Since all three of them had tattered clothes like that of refugees, Levi guessed they did not belong to any powerful countries or forces. There’s no way that well-respected Deities would look the way they do.
“Who are you people?” questioned Levi.
“Let us introduce ourselves, Mr. Garrison. We’re the Golden Saints, a mercenary group.”
Levi understood what mercenaries were, but they were different from the more militarized ones back in the day.
In short, mercenaries in modern days were mainly comprised of several capable fighters who dared to venture into restricted areas to look for magical herbs or spiritual energy crystals.
Of course, some people would also hire them for other purposes, but they would have to offer a decent compensation.
Instead of money, the Golden Saints asked for magical herbs, spiritual energy crystals, or anything of the sort in return.
They would gladly give their lives for anyone if the price was right.
From murder to smuggling, there was nothing that the mercenary group would not do.
After the spiritual energy revival, more and more fighters and Deities began to form their own mercenary groups.
With enough persuasion or reward, anybody could get them to do anything, including taking Xyperian or Terrandyan forces head-on.
Because of the nature of their profession, it was natural for the mercenaries to have many enemies, so it did not bother them at all that they would make more.
That was why they dared to approach Levi even when others were deterred by Terrandya.
“We, the Golden Saints, have a total of seventeen members. Five of us are Deities, three are fighters on par with Deities, and the rest are experienced fighters almost as powerful as a Deity.”
If you’re willing to part with two hundred pieces of spiritual energy crystal, we’ll give our lives to escort you safely out of here. We’ll also move your resources for you. Even if, for some reason, we couldn’t get all of them, you have my word that you won’t lose everything,” promised the mercenary group earnestly.
Considering the situation he was in, Levi thought the price was quite reasonable.
“But aren’t you afraid of the Terrandyans?” inquired Levi with a smile.
“Oh, we’ve been looking forward to meeting them on the battlefield for a while now. You don’t get to fear anything or anyone in our line of work,” replied the Golden Saints with confident smirks.
Then, Levi nodded in response and was convinced that times had changed. Mercenaries like the Golden Saints are difficult to deal with. If threatened, they can escape to Rank Two, or even Rank One, restricted areas, and there would be absolutely nothing anyone could do about them.
“We also have ways to contact other mercenary groups should you have the need for more manpower. With the right price, we could get eight groups as capable as we are. Protecting you and some of your resources won’t be a problem for us.”
“Just so you know, the strongest mercenary group we know is also available for hire. However, they don’t come cheap. The price is usually three tons of spiritual energy crystal or higher, so we don’t recommend hiring them.”
“So what do you say, Mr. Garrison. We’ll gladly lay down our lives for you for just two hundred pieces of spiritual energy crystal.”
