I opened an adventurer's guild in another world.

"this......"

Liz's sudden attack caught the second-tier professionals of the Gray Eagle Mercenary Group completely off guard.

In the blink of an eye, one person was sent flying.

They hadn't expected that the cloaked figure accompanying Anno would be so powerful.

"Third tier!"

Ed's eyes narrowed as he looked at the whip marks on the face of his subordinate lying at his feet.

Liz is one level lower than Anno, at level 18.

Ed had already sensed the fluctuations in Liz's magic power when she made her move.

As a level 20 hunter, if he were provoked by a level 18 person, he would have rushed up to teach the other person a lesson long ago.

However, Ed held back when facing Anno.

The master that Liz mentioned was quite intimidating.

The servants are all level 18, so the master's strength must be quite high as well.

If Anno is also level 20, Ed will be at a disadvantage in the fight.

"Haha, Brother An, don't be angry!"

Ed smiled and apologized to Anno.

"It was my fault this time. Brother, this is also my first time meeting an adventurer, so I wanted to learn from them. Don't misunderstand!"

"Once we deliver Yarman's goods to the capital, I'll treat you to drinks as an apology!"

Ed's words were very respectful to Anno, which prevented Anno from continuing his attack.

"I'm sorry, my subordinate acted too impulsively and injured one of your men."

"How about we go to the church for treatment? I'll pay for it!"

Anno replied with a smile.

Ed smirked and chuckled dryly, "No need, we have a priest in our team!"

As he spoke, one of the second-tier priests began to heal the mercenary whose cheek had been whipped by Liz.

Anno shrugged and led Liz to the front of the convoy.

Although Ed's words were pleasing to the ear, he didn't stop those people from provoking him earlier.

If Liz had displayed her Tier 3 strength, and given that Anno's strength as his master was unknown, Ed wouldn't be as easy to talk to as he is now.

"Uncle, are you just going to let them go like that?"

The man who had been hit approached Ed, looking aggrieved, and said, "Why didn't you teach them a lesson?"

"I never expected that cloaked figure to be a third-tier being!"

Ed watched Anno's retreating figure and whispered, "Moreover, that adventurer named An is likely even stronger."

But I estimate it won't exceed the third order!

They were very likely Yarman's guards.

However, although Yalman delivered a batch of good goods this time, he was unable to find a fourth-tier professional!

Moreover, this is inside the city.

If we start fighting, it will attract the attention of the patrolling soldiers, which will be detrimental to our subsequent plans!

"I understand. But Uncle, once we're out of the city, you must teach them a lesson!"

"Hmph, don't worry!"

Ed smirked and said, "Whether these two are real adventurers or not, getting involved in this matter is just bad luck for them. They have no one to blame but themselves if they die."

After all the goods were loaded, Yarman began to shout out.

Upon hearing this, Ed immediately led his men to follow the convoy.

Anno led Liz to walk on the side of the convoy.

After leaving the city, the group began to head north towards the capital.

The cart was not pulled by horses, but by a type of magical horse called the Cloud Horse.

Although this magical beast is larger than an ordinary horse, it is gentle in nature and not very strong in combat.

Because of their speed, they are often domesticated by humans to replace ordinary horses.

Although there was a lot of cargo, with Yunma around, the journey of 100 kilometers from the capital could be completed in eight or nine hours.

In other words, we can reach the capital tonight.

Although Anno appeared relaxed throughout the journey, he was actually paying close attention to his surroundings.

Ed had given Anno a strange feeling before.

Despite clearly wanting to provoke Anno, he chose to swallow his anger after suffering a loss.

Especially the mercenary who was whipped by Liz, the way he looked at Anno was very strange.

It implies, "You're about to fall into my hands."

This is also why Anno is wary of the Gray Eagle mercenary group.

After the caravan set off, Yarman stayed in a carriage in the middle of the caravan.

They remained silent about the matter between Anno and Ed.

Merchants also come in different sizes.

He was just a small businessman and dared not offend any third-tier professional.

The ordinary laborers didn't notice the strange atmosphere between Anno and the mercenaries.

They complained about the scorching summer sun while chatting about everyday matters.

This situation continued until noon.

The caravan stopped by a small river for a short rest.

Just as everyone was eating their dry rations in the shade of the carriage, a group of people suddenly appeared in the distance, galloping towards them on horseback.

This group of over a hundred people moved very quickly and soon arrived around the caravan.

The people on horseback wore black veils and carried various weapons.

The arrival of these people immediately caused panic among the ordinary people.

"They've come with ill intentions!"

Upon seeing this, Anno immediately realized that trouble was brewing.

Although most of these people are at the first or second tier, there are also several at the third tier.

The strongest is the level 19 warrior!

With such strength, even the Grey Eagle mercenary group, with Ed around, might not be able to handle it.

Having received the news, Yarman had already gotten off the carriage.

When he saw the professionals surrounding him, Yarman's face turned pale instantly.

"Why are there so many robbers!"

Their attire confirmed their identities.

"Commander Ed, Commander Ed!"

Yarman shouted to Ed, who was not far away, "They're robbers! Please drive them away and protect the goods!"

In a nearby carriage, two girls around sixteen or seventeen years old cautiously peeked out from behind the curtain.

"Oh no! Father seems to have been robbed!"

One of the blue-haired girls heard Yarman's shout and whispered.

The other girl next to her had long, smooth white hair and an exquisitely beautiful face, with features that seemed to be meticulously sculpted, leaving no flaws.

Upon hearing the news of robbers, the white-haired girl immediately shrank under the seat inside the carriage, her face filled with terror and her body trembling uncontrollably.

Seeing this, the blue-haired girl immediately comforted him, "Don't worry, Phil, Father has hired many professional guards. I will definitely bring you safely back to the royal city and find your family!"

The white-haired girl's expression softened considerably after hearing this.

Although he was captured by humans and almost became a slave.

But it was the blue-haired girl in front of her who saved her at the crucial moment.

Phil knew that there were bad people among humans, but there were also good people!

She smiled at the blue-haired girl and nodded.

As her white hair trembled, two pointed ears were revealed!

This is an elven girl!

Hearing Yarman's shouts, Ed led a group of mercenaries to the opposite side of the bandits.

"Didn't you see anyone around when you came?" Ed asked the leader of the robbers.

"Don't worry, no large caravans are traveling on this road today."

Those small caravans have all been frightened by my men and changed their routes.

No one walks this way.

The bandit leader chuckled and said, "However, Ed, I really didn't expect you to take the initiative to cooperate with me."

I, a wanted robber, conspired with my employer to murder him.

If this gets out, you'll probably be on the run with me.

The difference in strength between level 19 and level 20 is not that much, and the bandits have the advantage in numbers.

The other person was treating Ed as an equal in their speech.

Upon hearing this, a hint of impatience flashed in Ed's eyes. He said, "Enough nonsense, Griss, there's been a bit of a problem!"

"What do you mean?" Gris's smile froze, and he asked warily.

Those in their line of work have to be careful of the slightest disturbance, otherwise they would be dead long ago.

This operation was initiated yesterday when Ed sent someone to find him to cooperate.

Yarman's caravan has a long-standing partnership with the Grey Eagle mercenary group.

According to Ed's investigation, Yarman's caravan always hired mercenaries for protection.

But he actually maintains a team of ten professional players.

And there are also Tier 3 professionals!

This team is not usually used.

But Ed learned that Yarman's shipment included more than just ordinary goods.

There were also good things smuggled in from the empire.

Its value could reach tens of thousands of gold coins!

Yarman couldn't possibly refuse to let them come and escort him.

They were simply hiding within the convoy.

Ed even thought that Liz and Anno were Yarman's bodyguards.

Tempted by the prospect of tens of thousands of gold coins, Ed was tempted.

Disregarding that Yarman was a long-time partner, he conspired with his former ally, now a wanted criminal, Gris, to rob and kill Yarman.

After learning about Anno and Liz's existence from Ed, Gris sneered.

"Bullshit adventurers, they're definitely Yarman's guards!"

This was also Yarman's first time smuggling. With his financial resources, supporting two third-tier professionals was already the limit.

With the two of us working together, killing them will be a piece of cake!

"Let's do it!"

Gris roared and led a group of robbers toward the convoy.

From a distance, Anno saw that the mercenaries beside Ed not only did not stop the robbers, but instead rushed up with them, and knew that things were starting to take a strange turn again.

"I just wanted to do a task along the way, couldn't it just end smoothly?"

Anno sighed helplessly and drew the short sword he had just bought from his waist.