Chapter 68 Freeport Vitelli City
Thunder Spear’s character is despised by many people, but it is undeniable that this is a great knight who is expected to be legendary.
To reach this point as a civilian is a legend in itself.
You must know that even a formal wizard must maintain the necessary respect for the 'Legendary Knight'.
“No wonder!”
Sibel thoughtfully said:
"If the front line is lost, Signo City may also be affected by the war. By then the house will become worthless, so Robert dares to lower the price desperately."
"Yes."
Karl nodded and advised:
"But senior sister, don't worry too much. After all, Signo City is not a frontline, and the possibility of being affected is not high."< br>
"The price can be negotiated."
This is the consensus of many people, otherwise the nobles of Signuo City would have started to move to the rear.
It is the instinct of nobles to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.
Lowering prices
is just a common method used by businessmen.
"Yes." Sibel nodded in agreement:
"The two countries Cologne and Gondor have been fighting for hundreds of years, and the city of Signo has never fallen."
"Now there is another defense force. Earl Barlow of the Gram family came to take charge..."
"Robert is a greedy echidna, he is so rich, but he refuses to pay an extra penny!"
What she said to Robert! The good impression was gone.
"Alas!"
Sighed, Sibel continued:
"It seems that it will take some time to deal with the property left by the mentor. I can only send a batch over first. I I will write to my mentor about the situation here.”
“Karl.”
“You still owe twenty-seven gold coins. If not, you will have to pay the interest. ”
"Twenty-seven?" Karl was stunned:
"So many?"
He remembered that he had already paid off his debt once, and the witchcraft expenses during this period did not count. many.
“Of course.”
Hearing this, Sibel shrugged, took out a thick account book from his side, opened one of the pages and said:
"You bought three materials for witchcraft traps from me, as well as a zero-level witchcraft shorthand technique..."
"I have to say, you surprised me."
Raising her head, she looked a little surprised:
“In the past six months, you have spent hundreds of gold coins on witchcraft knowledge. This amount of money is not something that ordinary decent families can afford.”< br>
“Uh…” Karl laughed dryly:
"Senior sister also knows that I am a noble, and it is natural for me to inherit some of the family property left by my ancestors."
"I'm not interested in where you got the money from." Sibel said with a smile, without going into details. Meaning:
“Just give money.”
“Yes.” Karl thought for a while and asked:
“Is there any witchcraft trap that senior sister can warn about in advance? ?”
"Of course." Sibel spread his hands:
"Every qualified wizard apprentice will arrange evil detection and danger warnings in his residence."
"But... ”
“These two kinds of witchcraft traps are not cheap and require a lot of consumables. Are you sure you want to learn them now?”
After finishing dealing with their mentor’s property, they will go to the Black Swamp. Any traps set now will be wasted.
From a cost-saving perspective, it is not cost-effective.
“Learn.”
Karl nodded:
“I’ll think of something else about the money.”
“Okay.”
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Of course Sibel had no objection:
"Go to the manor before you leave. I will give you the books you need, plus supplies for one time."
"Well..."
"The protagonist of the banquet is here."
The sound outside made her stand up and waved Karl out of the living room.
"Welcome!"
"Welcome Earl Barrow from the Royal City, and Her Royal Highness Duna, the shining pearl from the Kingdom of Sark!"
With cheers, a man and a woman came to Renekton Accompanied by the count, he walked along the carpet of flowers.
The man is tall and strong, and the soft armor on his body shows his prowess. Even at a banquet, he still wears a sword.
All of them explain his identity as a military commander.
The nobles in the Kingdom of Gondor have been in peace for a long time, but there are very few who are willing to take up arms to fight the enemy.
The woman is gorgeously dressed, her accessories shine under the light, and her more three-dimensional facial features have an exotic feel.
She shouldn't have been here.
The extra guests also made everyone present look surprised and lowered their heads to talk.
“Your Highness Duna?”
"The thirteenth daughter of King Sark, why did she come here?"
"I heard that in order to resist the Cologne army, we reached an alliance with the Kingdom of Sark. It seems to be true now."
“The border between us and the Kingdom of Sark is not peaceful either, and wars often break out. This time we actually reached a reconciliation. It seems that there are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends in this world. Only interests are eternal.”
“…”
Karl did not stand with his senior sister.
Sibel is a more 'traditional' wizard apprentice who has no faith and looks down on ordinary people.
Her dress is often very casual. Even when attending gatherings among nobles, she only wears a black wizard robe.
In fact, if she didn't need to meet people for the sale of her mentor's estate, she wouldn't even come to attend.
This makes her look very different among the gorgeously dressed crowd.
A lonely, arrogant woman!
Alien!
This is what others call Sibel.
She was accustomed to the strange looks from others, but Karl did not want to suffer this invisible pressure.
"Karl."
Before he could find a suitable position, a familiar figure had already pulled him to his side as the fragrant breeze blew against his face:
"You are here too."
Carl was flattered by Dinah's enthusiasm.
This officer has outstanding appearance and figure, but he has a cold face all day long and rarely shows his daughter-like attitude.
But he suddenly woke up.
“Yes.”
Karl took a step back, indicating that the relationship between the two was not close, and bowed to the visitor:
"Sir, who is here today, who is this?"
The reason for the sudden enthusiasm is this The man next to Dinah is a handsome young man.
Hmm...
Probably not young, just well maintained.
"Will."
The man smiled and nodded:
"Dina's cousin."
"Karl." Karl suddenly realized that he had heard of this name. The fiancé the Dinah family found for her, but it was obvious that Dinah was not satisfied, but it had nothing to do with him, and she immediately said:
"Carl Bergmann, an ordinary inspector."
"You still know your position." Unable to use Karl as a shield, Dinah said with a cold expression:
"I heard that you are about to leave Signo City, but at least for now, you are still an inspector. Officer."
"There should be no shortage of people at the job."
"Yes." Carl nodded:
"That's what the officer said."
This was indeed a bit too much. Because of the incident in Black City, he didn't go to work for a long time.
“Come here!”
Dina pulled him aside and whispered:
“What’s going on with Kaili recently?”
"Kelly?"
As his only friend in Signo City, Karl couldn't help but ask:
"What happened to him?"
"He is borrowing money from everywhere." Dinah whispered:< br>
"Besides me, many colleagues have lent him money. Don't you know? He hasn't borrowed money from you?"
"Uh..." Karl shook his head:
"No."
"No? Does he look down on you, or does he not want to implicate you?" Dinah looked suspicious, with a little resentment in her eyes:
"I borrowed it all Got him twenty pounds!”
Twenty pounds!
Two gold coins!
It is by no means a small amount for her.
Taking a deep breath, Dinah continued:
"I'm not afraid of anything else. I'm just afraid that he will get into gambling. Twenty pounds... is not too much, but It can destroy a person."
"Yes." Karl said solemnly:"I will ask him about the situation."
"But sir, are you planning to leave your cousin there and ignore him?"
While speaking, the two of them were getting farther and farther away from Will, and they were already separated by the crowd. Not visible either.
“Don’t worry about him.”
Dina’s face darkened:
“My fiancé should at least be a knight.”
knight?
Karl shook his head slightly.
“Sark and Gondor are fraternal federations. No matter who is in danger, the other side should give up their prejudices and help.”
“Our friendship, the Lord of the Dawn can testify! ”
On the high platform.
Princess Duna from the Kingdom of Sark was speaking loudly:
"Cologne is a robber. He not only stole the Lord of the Morning's power over the flames, but also wanted to steal the people of the two countries."
"God won't allow it!"
"We won't allow it either!"
"This kind of thief should suffer endless torture in the underworld and be spurned by the world!"
The alliance between the two countries, as the princess of one of the countries, it is natural to preach these things in public.
It’s just that only a few people in the audience listened attentively.
“She is beautiful.”
Will touched his chin and spoke slowly.
“Who are you talking about?” Martha came over:
"Cousin Dinah or Princess Duna?"
"Both are beautiful." Will turned around, skillfully held Martha's slender waist, and whispered:
"Of course, I'm not as beautiful as you."
"Oh..., I know what I look like." Martha rolled her eyes and twisted her body:
"Don't be here, get caught It’s not good for my cousin to see it.”
She didn't hate the close contact between the two of them, and judging from her movements, she was already used to it.
"Dina?"
Will shook his head:
"She doesn't like me."
"My cousin has always been very demanding. "Martha shrugged:
"If you can inherit your father's title, or become a knight, you might be able to win his heart."
"But it doesn't matter, the marriage between the two of you is not up to her."
“You seem to want me to be with her. "Will said curiously:
"If we are really together, with your cousin's character, I will definitely not allow me to find you again."
"If he doesn't let me, you won't. Will you come secretly?" Martha rolled her eyes:
"I just want to see how she, who has always been arrogant, would look when she is pressed down by you?" "Isn't she that aloof and arrogant?"
"Haha..." Will looked confident:
“You know my strength very well, that is definitely impossible!”
…………
After Princess Duna went down, Earl Barrow also gave a speech.
This count, who was born in the military, has great military exploits and is also a great knight himself.
His arrival can boost the morale of frontline soldiers.
After the two, celebrities from the city came on stage, expressing their loyalty to the country and their indignation against the enemy.
“To show sincerity.”
Robert said solemnly:
"I am willing to donate a thousand gold coins and two thousand sets of clothing to support the frontline soldiers and serve the king!"
"Wow..."
“Pop!”
His generosity attracted applause from everyone.
"Doctor Robert is so rich?"
Karl applauded and said at the same time:
"This is a thousand gold coins and two thousand sets of clothes, can you just take it?"
“Of course.”
Dina nodded:
"He is not only a doctor, but also a successful businessman. He has shares in the factory over in Beicheng."
"One thousand gold coins is a distant number to others, but to him, Maybe it’s nothing.”
“Tsk, tsk…” Karl shook his head lightly.
He has been busy in the Black City for more than half a year, working hard, and his total income is only one or two thousand gold coins.
Such a comparison is really enviable.
"Karl!"
Sibel came over and frowned:
"I don't like the atmosphere here. I'm going back to the manor first. Don't forget to pick up your things when you go back. "
"Okay." Carl nodded.
"Well..." After thinking for a while, Sibel said again:
"There will be a banquet in a few days. You will go there instead of me to see Archbishop Antonio off."
"The Archbishop is leaving?" Carl looked surprised:
"Signo The city cannot live without an archbishop.”
Archbishop Antonio is the anchor of the city of Signo, and his importance far exceeds that of the city lord.
Especially the impact on people's hearts.
The current situation on the front line is very unfavorable. If the archbishop still leaves, it will probably cause great turmoil.
“It seems that the regional bishops have to go back to the capital to report their duties every four years.” Sibel explained:
“If the archbishop wants to be promoted to a cardinal, it is impossible. Stay here all the time.”
“No!”
She gestured towards the crowded place in the hall:
"They came here just to take over the Archbishop's seat in Signo City and prevent any trouble."
"That's it!" Karl understood and sighed:
"Okay then. . ”
He seems to be very free, but in fact he has a lot to do.
Since you are leaving, you must deal with all kinds of materials on hand, as well as interpersonal relationships and favors.
That’s all.
Before leaving, we have to go to Vitli City to meet up with Aya and others.
It is a long way to the Black Swamp. During this period, we have to travel with Sibel and others. There will definitely be no chance to cross by then.
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“Drive!”
“Drive!”
As a noble, riding is a required course.
Karl controlled his horse and walked along the river. After intermittent trekking, he could vaguely see a vague city in the distance.
Vitelli City.
The legendary City of the Burning Sun and the Port of Freedom.
"Huh..."
Gently pinching the horse's belly, Karl jumped up from the horse. After landing, he grabbed a handful of dirt and put it in front of his eyes to take a closer look.
The soil is loose and severely compacted.
"Catastrophe..."
Looking up and looking forward, Karl's expression was a little complicated.
This world seems to be very abnormal, not just the Black City. The more you come into contact with it, the deeper this feeling becomes.
It is more than a hundred kilometers from Black City to Vitelli City, but there are not many gathering points similar to villages and towns along the way.
Most of them are ruins of villages.
The reason why there are so few is mainly because we can’t!
More and more land cannot grow crops, and there is a lack of sufficient water. Even wild animals have become scarce, and ordinary people cannot survive outside.
No wonder they all flock to the city.
Whether it is the records in the book or the words of the older generation, it shows that this was not the case before.
The changes began with the so-called ‘Cataclysm’.
But Karl didn’t know what a ‘cataclysm’ was. He only saw that the places suitable for human survival were becoming fewer and fewer as time went by.
This world...
It seems to be dying!
Just like the broken crimson moon in the sky.
…………
"Is this Vitelli City?"
The scene at the entrance made Karl look strange. He stayed at the city gate for a long time, then shook his head silently and led his horse slowly in.
Although the city is dilapidated, the market is very lively.
People were coming and going and shouting.
“Come and see, come and see, fresh seafood! It’s very cheap, only one grace coin for two kilograms!”
"Cuttlefish bone is an excellent material for making fish hooks..."
"Fishing nets, fish food, fishing rods...as long as you can think of it, I sell it here, even if the fishing boat can afford the price, You can get it too.”
< br>"Peng!"
A big fish weighing hundreds of kilograms was thrown heavily on the chopping board. The naked man brandished a long knife:
"Fresh fish, come here Buy it!”
As a coastal city, Vitelli City's specialty is fish.
A variety of fish products.
Along the way, what struck Carl most deeply was not the various fish products, but the ubiquitous smell of fish.
It smells bad from time to time!
The mud underfoot is even more difficult to guard against.
"Moonlight flower, a moonlight flower with one god's grace, can give you direction on the lost sea and soothe your mood."
"I'll give you three."
" I want one!”
Karl turned his head and saw that the stall selling moonflowers was crowded with people, and everyone was rushing to buy them.
Moonlight flower?
When his eyes fell on the flower, Karl's eyes moved slightly.
This kind of flower seems to be a kind of magical material, which has the effect of condensing magic power and attracting moonlight, and can increase the effect of the light spell.
“Sabertooth shark’s venom sac!”
“Pearl powder!”
“Coral fragments!”
"The scales of sea snakes can be used to make underwater protective clothing. The master's work can even allow people to breathe underwater."
"Seahorse horns have a certain healing effect. Put it on the body and minor injuries can be cured. Okay, a serious injury can save your life."
"..."
Karl walked slower and slower, his eyes getting brighter and brighter.
Magic items and witchcraft materials are very rare where he comes from, and the price is even more expensive.
Many wizards are even trying to find ways to use ordinary materials instead, after all, the output of magical items is too rare.
It’s different here!
Witchcraft materials are common!
If there are enough witchcraft materials, Carl's progress in witchcraft will also be accelerated.
To know.
The key to making magical items lies in materials. As long as there are materials, wizard apprentices can also make magical items.
‘It seems that in addition to potions and witchcraft traps, the production of magical items will also be included in the subsequent study plan. '
'Hmm...'
'Sibel doesn't seem to be good at making magical items? ’
This is nonsense!
Due to limited materials, many high-level wizard apprentices are unable to make several magical items themselves.
"The skeleton of the Kraken, if its throat bone is integrated into a specific weapon, it can inspire the howl of the Kraken, which has the power to enchant people's hearts."
Huh?
Karl turned around suddenly.
“I want it!”
Before he could get close, a tall woman had already walked over and held down the corpse:
“Who dares to snatch something that Poseidon would like?”
After the words fell, everyone around them lowered their heads. Karl raised his eyebrows, turned around, led the horse and continued to move forward.
Knight!
And the aura is powerful enough.
When you first arrive, it’s better not to stand out too much.
Besides, witchcraft materials can be sold in the market, which shows that it is not uncommon for people here.
He has made up his mind to stay in Vitelli City permanently, just like when he first came to Black City.
To stay here, you must have money.
“God’s Favor Coin?”
This is a currency commonly used in Vitelli City, somewhat similar to the large coins that Karl got from Hal before.
It’s just that the Divine Favor Coin is smaller. I wonder if there is sefirah in such a small Divine Favor Coin?
If there is, that would be great!
With his thoughts turning, Karl patted his waist gently.
The wooden box at his waist trembled slightly, and the faint chirping of insects sounded, guiding him towards a path.
Tracking bug!
A kind of bug blessed with witchcraft can smell smells that ordinary people cannot smell.
Now that there is a reaction, it means that Aya and others are nearby.
Following the guidance, Karl stopped in front of a dilapidated wooden house, shook his head, and said:
"When you come here, you should live separately."
"Uncle."
Aya walked out of the house and said with a smile:
"I used to live underground. It was warmer and safer to hold each other, but I am still not used to it now."< br>
(End of this chapter)