Chapter 170 Hiring a Navigator
The crew of the Southern cruised from the dock to the central square of the city, feasting their eyes and marveling in admiration along the way.
Quick divided everyone into four groups, "Everyone, now I declare freedom of movement. Everyone must be with their own group, and no one is allowed to move alone!"
The sailors They had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and they all shouted: "Long live the great Quirk!"
Quick reminded them: "Try to only walk along the main road and don't go into the alleys, otherwise you won't be able to find your way back. Road. We will gather here two hours later, and then go back to the boat to replace another group of people, and let them go ashore to broaden their horizons.”
"Yes, Captain!"
The Hope does not intend to stay here for too long. The ultimate destination of this voyage is the Horn League. After arriving there, we will contact the Foster family and return to the northwest. bay.
“We are only staying in Asta for one day. We want to eat, drink and have fun. We will enjoy it when we arrive at the Horn League. You don’t speak the local language, so just take a look at the scenery in this city. Be careful not to conflict with the locals!"
"Yes, Captain!"
Quick gestured: "Very good, disband now"
He said to the candidates: "You guys are in my group."
Ladi is also in Quaker's group. With her as a ready-made translator, this group will be comfortable. a lot of.
They wandered around the square, going into various shops from time to time, or stopping in front of vendors' stalls. Some people also bargained and bought some souvenirs through Ladi's translator. Fortunately, Aldo's currency can also be used. Here, but the things here are so expensive.
In addition to all kinds of merchandise, there are many things to see in the central square, such as minstrels holding instruments while playing and singing, circuses performing juggling and animal training, and a circus that can twist its waist like a water snake. Gorgeous dancers, an exciting boxing match.
When they finished visiting the entire square, they found that it was already the previously agreed meeting time.
So Quick and the others arrived at the meeting place, only to find that no one from the other groups had returned.
"Those bastards won't go to the brothel anymore! They are so undisciplined."
Ladi reminded him: "Ahem... Captain, please be careful in front of children. "
Quick waved his fist: "I will take care of them when I go back."
After waiting for about half an hour, the other three groups arrived one after another. Return to the meeting point.
"Bastard! Where are you fooling around?"
The angry captain scolded them.
"In the next month, the cleaning of the deck will be left to you, and the toilets will also be left to you."
After announcing the punishment, Quick and his people returned to the south. On the ship, the people who had been left behind were already looking forward to it. As soon as the captain came back, they happily went to the shore under the leadership of the first mate.
La Di came to Quick and asked: "Captain, when will we set off for the Horned Bay Alliance?"
"I plan to rest here for one night and set sail again early tomorrow morning."
"I think it would be better for you to hire a pilot who is familiar with the waters of Cape Bay. He must be familiar with the coastal ports and can help you." Directly to the alliance capital."
"I have this plan too, and I am planning to look for him later. Can Mr. Dirac come with me and help me solve the language problem?"
< br>"Of course, but short-term employment like yours is rarely accepted by ordinary professional navigators, so I suggest you go to the Adventurer's Guild here. There are many adventurers who specialize in maritime activities. , they are also familiar with sea routes and coastal ports, and they can also take on such guided tasks. "Is that great? I've heard of it."
"There is one more thing I want to tell you."
"Please tell me, Mr. Dirac."
"This city is not far from my hometown. If possible, I If you want to return home directly from here, you should go to the Horn Bay Alliance first." Quick thought for a moment.
"Uh... well, after all, you are a local from Cape Bay. Do you need me to send a few sailors to go with you? The Earl once instructed us to help you Take your family home.”
Ladi smiled and waved her hand and said:
"No need, Captain. This is my hometown! Even if there is an accident along the way, I still have some confidence in my skills. Although I'm a scholar, but I've also been an adventurer for a few years."
"Really? You really can't tell. If you come back first, just find a hotel here and wait for us. , we will come back to pick you and your family up immediately after we finish the work."
La Di said, "Why don't I take my family to meet you at the capital of the Horn Bay Alliance, and you don't have to rush back. You can't delay your official business because of my personal affairs. I'm afraid those business representatives would like to stay there for a few more days to conduct a thorough inspection."
Quick hesitated and agreed. Ladi's plan, "Okay, tomorrow we will go straight to the Horned Bay Alliance. If you need help in any way, send someone to send a message to the Foster family to find us, and we will go to help immediately."< br>
"Thank you, and I wish you a safe journey!"
"I also wish you a safe journey."
Soon after, Quick and Ladi came to the Adventurer's Guild in Asta City. It is located not far from the pier and is easy to find.
The guild hall is decorated like a tavern, and adventurers gather together in twos and threes, drinking wine and talking to each other about their tasks and experiences.
There is a counter not far from the door, and there are several good-looking girls standing inside, who seem to be receptionists.
There is a large wooden panel standing next to the counter, which is covered with tasks posted one after another. If you look closely, it is still made of parchment. Although the Foster family sells Alda's products in the Corner Bay area, the paper is obviously not as good as porcelain. Money comes quickly and transportation capacity is limited, so new paper has not yet been popularized in Jiaowan.
They came to the counter, and the receptionist showed a sweet smile, which made people feel like spring breeze.
“Welcome, what are the needs of the guests?”
La Di stepped forward to negotiate with her: “I would like to issue a task to hire a temporary navigator to the corner. The capital of the Bay League, he also needs to be proficient in Aldo and work part-time as a translator. "
What a handsome man, the receptionist blushed and asked a little shyly:
"How long do you need to hire me?"
La Di asked Quick. The captain thought for a while and said, "Let's take a week first. Who knows how many days we will stay in Cape Bay? . And after arriving at the Corner Bay Alliance, the Foster family should help us."
"Miss Receptionist, we will hire you for two weeks."
"Okay, please wait. . ”
The receptionist was very efficient and completed the contract quickly.
"The reward for this mission is 1 silver tani, which needs to be paid in advance, and the employer is responsible for the adventurer's food and accommodation."
"We only have Aldo's currency, can we pay with that?" ”
The lady at the counter quickly recalled several currencies that she was familiar with.
"Of course, then you can pay two Aldo silver coins."
La Di relayed the offer made by the counter lady to Queller.
The captain of the Southern was secretly shocked at how high the labor costs at Cape Bay were. Just one week's payment was as much as the wages of a senior craftsman in the Earl's factory who worked hard for two months.
But he still paid the bill quietly. He represented the face of Alda and the count, and he could not let the people in front of him look down upon him.
After asking La Di to confirm that the contract written in Cape Bay language was correct, Quick signed it himself.
After the task was posted on the notice board, someone took it within an hour. After all, it was a pretty easy task.
(End of this chapter)