Trading in the border markets is a dangerous business.
Especially when the other party says that the price is arbitrary.
It often means killing and looting.
This is almost an open secret among the border nobles.
Although Fang Yuan didn't know the underground rules of this border.
But after hearing the news, he had an intuition that the other party was going to cause trouble.
Christian and Aria also said the same thing.
"Your Excellency."
"I'm afraid the other party is coming with bad intentions!"
"Lure with a high price, then ambush and plunder."
“Aristocrats from any era in the Old Continent all like to play this trick.”
Fang Yuan nodded.
"Aria."
"Do you know which noble family made the offer?"
"I know that the other party's noble heraldry has a swamp as its base and a two-handed sword as its main pattern."
"It's the Sam family, the great aristocrat here."
"Their family is good at training soldiers with two-handed swords."
"And this market also belongs to Sam's family."
After a pause, Aria continued.
"Your Excellency, would you like to find an opportunity to kill them?"
Fang Yuan shook his head.
"No!"
"We need to use the power of the nobles to complete the task."
"Kill them all, and then where can we find thugs to do the dirty work?"
Fang Yuan looked at Christian.
"How do you think it should be solved?"
Christian pondered a little.
"Your Excellency."
"Either take action directly and kill them."
"Or go visit Sam's house."
"Sell at price."
"The first way is to make the other person hateful."
"The second type will inevitably be priced down."
“And in private meetings, it’s easy to get tricked if you don’t have the strength.”
Fang Yuan paced for a moment.
"Then choose neither."
"Because of the governor's recruitment order, many nobles from the swamp territory have come here now."
"Most of the nobles are paupers, and their entourage carries wooden guns and not a single iron weapon."
"Aria."
"You go to the market and spread the news about selling equipment."
"Just say I want to sell part of it at a low price."
"Also Christian, you come with me to visit the Sam family."
"I judge that they will most likely choose to compromise."
"But if we really want to take action."
"Just kill it."
"When the grassland war breaks out, let the giants destroy his whole family."
Fang Yuan quickly made a plan.
And just when Aria went to execute it.
now.
In the fortress of Sam's family.
"It has been determined that those weapons are the caravan of the Carlo family."
"We were staring at it before."
"I just didn't expect them to disappear suddenly."
"I didn't expect that it actually ran to Efron's territory and was taken down by him."
"I'm surprised how a wandering knight like Efron can have such strong force."
"It's not surprising that the lords who can gain a foothold in the swamp have some strength."
"This Efron is said to have a very strong personal strength."
"Then we have to buy it by force?"
"Haha, surrounded by infantry with big swords, he will die no matter how hard he fights."
"This is the iron equipment of the orcs."
"There are thousands of arrows alone, and there are also armor-piercing arrows."
"If we can capture this batch of weapons, our strength can be doubled."
"Must take it."
"Efron must die too."
The patriarch and heir of the Sam family are discussing how to eat these weapons.
This time.
The castle steward hurried in.
"Your Excellency."
"It's bad."
"The gathered nobles are rushing to Zizhushan Town."
"Purple Bamboo Mountain!"
When Sir Sam heard this, his face suddenly darkened.
Because that's where the arms trading point is.
"What's going on!"
"It was just rumored that someone secretly spread the news."
"These nobles are all here to buy weapons."
Upon hearing this, Sir Sam quickly understood what was going on.
Be smart yourself.
Efron isn't stupid either.
"Haha, I still have some brains."
The eldest son beside him frowned and said.
"Then what should we do?"
"You can't just rob it in front of all the nobles."
"This is not in line with noble etiquette."
"We did it."
"Then when they rush to aid Tire City, these nobles will not be so obedient."
When Sir Sam heard this, he was quite disappointed with his eldest son.
"Stupid."
"Do you think this is the aristocratic territory of the south?"
"The pedantic aristocratic code will only make us unable to let go."
"It just needs to pay some price."
"Snatch the goods and give some to the nobles."
"The nobles of the swamp are all a bunch of poor people."
"They won't even give a shit if they can get it for free."
Sir Sam came over from the frontier.
Know best what the underlying rules are.
After hearing this, the eldest son of the knight suddenly realized.
"Then I'll call the guards to take action."
Just when Sir Sam was about to nod.
Another waiter hurried in.
"Your Excellency."
"Ser Efron asks for an audience."
This sudden news.
The two people who were about to take action were stunned.
After a brief surprise.
The eldest son of the knight said.
"Is this looking for death?"
"Father."
"Kill him directly in the castle."
"No one knew they were here."
"There is no need to distribute those equipment to others!"
Sam shook his head at this point.
"Stupid."
"If he dares to come, he must have hidden his equipment."
"We will definitely not get anything if we kill people."
"I have to say, this Efron's brain is really useful."
"This time, the other party must have seen through our plan."
"They are ready to negotiate terms."
"Then let's meet!"
"Go and get thirty sword guards here."
"Right here in the lobby."
Sir Shanju waved his hand.
The waiter left quickly.
At the same time, thirty elite infantrymen wearing chain armor and holding two-handed swords stood in awe.
There was a chilling atmosphere in the hall.
“Dong dong dong~”
The sound of footsteps came slowly.
Outside the hall, two figures were stretched diagonally by the sunlight.
"Lord Efron!"
At the door, the waiter stopped Fang Yuan.
"You need to disarm."
Fang Yuan looked at Christian.
She handed over the sword, but the light elf hid it on her body.
Can be summoned to fight at any time.
The angel armor also clung to his body.
Not to mention a mere thirty sword guards.
Doubling it again can take Fang Yuan away calmly.
"Please!"
Entering the hall, the large sword infantry on both sides attracted Fang Yuan's attention.
“emmm~”
They are purple units that have long since been eliminated from their territory.
However, a border territory with a purple legion is considered very strong.
Saw Fang Yuan walking in.
Sir Sam was prepared to be polite.
But Fang Yuan doesn't have so much effort.
"Sir Sam."
"I think you are thinking that you can get those weapons by killing me."
"But I advise you to give up this plan."
"I only brought some of the things."
"The other part is hidden in the swamp."
"We are trading normally."
"That's all yours."
"If you want to take action, I will die at the same time."
"Those weapons will sink in the swamp, too."
Sir Sam looked at Fang Yuan and said after a few seconds.
"It seems that I have underestimated you."
"Lord Efron Pioneer."
"Since you are so direct, I won't talk nonsense."
"Give me the stuff and I'll pay you 100 gold coins."
"Promise, you take the gold coins."
"If you don't agree, I'll kill you and I'll look for you slowly!"
This is in line with the barbaric rules of the border territory.
Fang Yuan looked at Christian beside him.
"Kill me?"
"You said it's just them?"
Christian understood.
There is no need to use weapons transformed from light elves.
He just dodged and snatched away a two-handed sword.
Then he jumped up.
Quickly rushed in front of Sir Sam.
The sword was placed on the opponent's neck.
This scene happened in a flash of lightning.
When the other party reacts.
His face turned pale.
The sword infantrymen beside him also panicked.
One by one they raised their swords and surrounded them.
Although Fang Yuan was not afraid at all.
The improvement of his territory has caused huge changes in his strength.
Although the skills of the magic pattern architect cannot be used.
But the strength provided by the equipment on his body also allowed him to easily cope with the situation in front of him.
He punched out and knocked over the infantryman with the sword beside him.
Grab the big sword.
Then he rushed forward quickly and knocked over Sir Sam's eldest son with another punch.
"Clang!"
Fang Yuan threw the weapon in front of the opponent, showing a mocking look.
It is in this secret realm where one's strength is suppressed that one can have a chance to perform.
Change to a secret realm.
Facing heroes who are at the peak of legend under the command of other gods.
I really don't dare to do this.
Fang Yuan walked into the hall.
The palm of his hand clapped Sir Sam's face.
"Fat pig."
"Still want to fight?"
Sir Sam was stunned by Fang Yuan's strength.
He couldn't have imagined it.
On their own territory, under the protection of so many great sword infantry.
He was actually killed.
"I you~"
Look at the sword blade in front of you.
Sir Sam chose to compromise.
No, it should be knowledge.
"Sir Efron."
"You are still young."
"With strong force, you will have great achievements in the future."
"Don't be impulsive."
"The imperial decree states that killing a noble is a capital offense."
Fang Yuan smiled.
"Of course."
"I have no interest in killing you."
"Come here, I only do one thing."
"Cooperation, cooperation."
“It’s still TM’s cooperation.”
"It's time to talk about the deal between us."
"Equipment for you."
"But where is the big magic crystal?"
Sam looked up in surprise.
"Efron, you want the magic crystal?"
"Why, it can't be done?"
Sam shook his head.
"Yes, but only warlocks who are good at alchemy need it."
"It's useless for others to take it."
"And the reason why magic crystals are expensive is because alchemists buy them at high prices."
"Of course, the kingdom also stipulates that it can only be sold to alchemists."
The alchemist is a profession that has been passed down for a long time in the Old World.
Rumors have been around since the Dark Ages.
It was only during the Glory Calendar period that they were gradually replaced by scholars of magic research.
Before that.
They have always been mad scientist figures.
"So what do you want to say?"
Fang Yuan was a little surprised as to why the other party asked these questions.
"Efron."
"If you had direct access to the Warlock in the Alchemy Lodge."
"How about we cooperate."
"I'll get you a magic crystal."
"You help me sell it directly, and the commission can be discussed."
"Those businessmen are so cruel. They take at least half of the profits from the magic crystals we give them."
Fang Yuan didn't expect that the other party actually meant this.
At the same time, I also understood.
I came to the right place this time.
There may be a stable supply of magic crystals in the future.
"emmm!"
"I didn't expect that my secret would be discovered by you."
"Sir Sam."
"Are you sure you can get a lot of magic crystals?"
"The alchemy hut I know requires a lot."
At this time, Sam removed the sword from Christian's neck.
The fat face was full of smiles.
"As long as the price can be negotiated."
"It's hard to say for things like magic crystal."
"When we opened up the swamp, which noble didn't set up a camp?"
"It's a pity that they were all taken away by the kingdom's tax collectors."
"Wait until the war with the orcs is settled."
"The monsters of the swamp and the tribe of frogmen."
"There are a lot of magic crystals there!"
Hearing this, Fang Yuan pretended to hesitate for a moment.
"Yes, yes."
"But I want to see your sincerity!"
Sir Sam stood up.
"Come here!"
"Move all the magic crystals in the warehouse."
"Especially those big magic crystals."
The command is issued.
After a while.
There were attendants who moved two boxes.
After opening.
Small magic crystals filled the treasure chest.
On top, two large magic crystals emitting orange light were dazzling.
"How was it?"
Sir Sam spoke.
Fang Yuan didn't expect that the magic crystal could be obtained without any effort.
But he still frowned.
"Too little."
Sam waved his hand.
"As long as you can get gold coins."
"These are all easy to talk about."
Fang Yuan really doesn't have gold coins here.
However, if Aria's legions are here, they can obtain gold coins through plunder.
Then Sam continued.
"This time you rob the weapons of the Carlo family caravan."
"I want them all."
"These magic crystals."
"You can take away a box."
"Except for the money to buy the weapons, the rest should be regarded as a deposit for the next transaction."
"How?"
Fang Yuan agreed to such a good thing without hesitation.
The two parties who reached a deal quickly put down their swords.
Sir Sam himself hosted the feast.
The host and guest enjoyed themselves happily and the atmosphere was harmonious.
There was no sign that he was still preparing to take the other person's life before.
And this is not uncommon among nobles.
As long as there are interests between nobles, conflicts can be turned into friendship.
When the benefits are large enough.
The two parties get married, and enemies become blood allies in just a thought.
After the banquet.
Fang Yuan left the castle with the magic crystal.
Within the hall.
Sam's eldest son asked.
"Father, do they really know the alchemist?"
Sam thought about the scene that happened in the hall before.
Then he nodded with great certainty.
"I feel the breath of alchemical equipment on Efron."
"No wonder this wandering knight can stand firm in the swamp."
“I didn’t expect that there would be such a big connection behind me.”
"Meet an Alchemist."
Sam sighed.
You must know that the Alpha Kingdom can now compete with so many countries.
First, it is the result of compromise between these countries.
Secondly, the Alpha Kingdom has almost all the alchemists on the continent.
It is precisely because of the powerful alchemy equipment brought by the alchemist.
Only the nobles of the Alpha Empire are so good at fighting.
At the same time, the Alpha Empire consumes the largest amount of magic crystals.
Because among the materials consumed by alchemists, magic crystals are the most consumed.
This also led to a special order from the king.
Magic crystals can only be sold to the state.
If sold privately, the nobles will be deprived of their titles and the commoners will be put to death.
But in the kingdom, in addition to the alchemists raised by the palace, there are also many alchemy huts in the wild.
They also need magic crystals.
Compared to the kingdom's low-price acquisitions, the prices for these alchemy huts are much higher.
Then smuggling naturally became rampant.
Even in the royal capital, there are nobles who trade large amounts of magic crystals on the black market for profit.
Not to mention getting it at the border.
Furthermore, the bulk of the magic crystal trade is actually in other countries.
Countries trade alchemy equipment with the Alpha Empire every year.
The currency is magic crystal.
Therefore, the kingdom turns a blind eye to its own private trade.
"Father, doesn't that mean that we will be able to obtain alchemy equipment stably in the future?"
said the eldest son of Sam.
"Yeah."
"But we still have to find an opportunity to get rid of Efron and contact the alchemy hut ourselves."
"Cruise, you go approach Efron."
"Find a way to find out the location of the alchemy hut."
"As long as you succeed, this position will be yours from now on."
"Yes, father!"
at the same time.
After leaving Sam's Castle.
Christian spoke.
"Your Excellency."
"We don't know the alchemist."
“What should I do if I’m exposed next?”
Fang Yuan smiled slightly at this time.
"No!"
"We know each other."
"And you'll see it soon!"
"Huh?"
Christian was confused.
"Who?"
Fang Yuan then opened the lord's mark.
On top, the unit that woke up for the first time today is displayed.
"Choose one, the hero Lilith." "Choose two, the Golem Legion*300." (End of this chapter)