Blood tax

Chapter 200 Journey

A fast boat across the Sea of ​​Tranquility from Baltimore Harbor outside Homeworthy takes three days to cross the sea.Passenger ships usually dock at the bustling Sevasto, where passengers change to sailboats up the river or head to Turan Fortress by land.

Naturally, the consul's daughter and the countess would not make the journey so inconvenient.They chartered a luxury yacht, cut their sailing time by a third, and continued without changing boats in Sebasto.Turanburg local guides and transport teams have been called, they will bring lights, rock climbing and digging tools, as well as mules and dogs, waiting to meet with their employers in the town near the fortress.

Since they didn't want to bring unfamiliar guards with them, Griffith and Lana alternately performed security work along the way.Apart from busy sailors, there was no one else on board the yacht.

The organizational structure of the Sevasto region is similar to that of the Verona region, in principle governed by the Grand Duke Sevasto and his vassals.But in fact, the relationship between the duke and the kingdom is very close. Most of the nobles in the densely populated areas are from Bayeran, with limited administrative and financial power. The kingdom's administrative, taxation agencies and garrisons penetrate into most towns.It can almost be regarded as a province directly under the kingdom.

The city of Sevasto, the capital of the region, was once an ancient port fortress.With continuous reconstruction and expansion, only a small piece of the fortress area is left near the port. Outside the fortress walls are intricate blocks built by businessmen and immigrants from all over the world, accounting for more than 90.00% of the total area of ​​the city.

In the upper reaches of the Tirne River, ancient ruins are hidden in the quiet forests, steep valleys and dank swamps.Citizens often go there to take risks, dig out the gold and silver treasures and Extraordinary characteristics in the ancient tombs to sell them, or be infected and return to the city as monsters.

When the yacht arrived in Sevasto, the cries of vendors and the aroma of dinner floated from the port to the yacht.The ancient city and the strange atmosphere make people feel eager to move in the summer dusk. I can't help but want to be curious and explore the stories under the streets and city walls.

Griffith took a deep breath, the summer heat and the refreshing sea breeze brushed his cheeks with impulsive magic.Before departure, he planned the itinerary with Sonia, knowing that there are many delicious and interesting places in this place.It's a pity that everyone's schedule is in a hurry and there is no time to play.

At this time, Galadia, who had changed into a short skirt, came from the side of the ship.She stood beside Griffith calmly, and looked at the distant city with him.The sea breeze blew her long hair and skirt, making Griffith's mind agitated.

The girl's unique breath caressed his soul.The profile looking out to the sea and the harbor is just flawless.She was leaning on the ship's side, her slender and straight legs extended to a round and exquisite curve, and then she was slender, leading to a graceful arc under the close-fitting dress.

Can't, can't watch it anymore!Griffith felt the blood surge in his nasal cavity.He suddenly had an idea, if he successfully realized it, he would be able to witness a scene like the kingdom of God.But if I bring it up by myself, there is a certain chance that it will be seen through, and I am afraid that there will be no good fruit to eat.Gotta figure out a way...

"When we return, we can go for a stroll in the city." Griffith's heart was pounding, he changed his mind, and brought up another topic.

"But I won't go back to Baiyelan with you, will I?" Galadia said, "This inspection will only last about ten days, and then I will return to Canaan, and you will return to Baiyelan."

"So it's us, you and me," Griffith gestured with his fingers, "I'm talking about the fact that I came to Canaan and we returned together before school started."

"You can say this, it's fine," Galadia pressed her heart, "I hope everything goes well."

"Maybe it won't go well?"

"My divination has yielded nothing." The elf took out the divination pendant from his collar and shook it, "And, there is something abnormal."

"what's up?"

Galadia looked at him hesitantly, and it took a while before she spoke: "Sidious, he reminded me to keep in regular contact with you."

……

"Today, I'll take you to eat grilled swamp crocodile tail, fried velociraptor, and delicious wind snake!" Sonia, who was very quiet all the way, suddenly came to the deck and announced a decision loudly, expressing that she would get off the ship and take a rest no matter what. We set out after dinner.With sparkling eyes, she vividly described the local delicacies and scenic spots, repeatedly emphasizing that many, many delicacies can be eaten if you miss them, until everyone is convinced.

The yacht immediately docked at the port.Sonia used wayfinding skills to lead everyone around the labyrinth-like alleys until they came to a bustling night market.

She found a shop with familiarity and ordered food. She took off her coat and tied it around her waist. She happily brushed the iron net with fragrant butter, and then put the crocodile meat, velociraptor meat, wind snake meat and so on. Unseen meat is roasted over the fire.

Everyone looked at her and shouted together: "Can crocodiles eat too?"

"What is a wind snake, isn't it poisonous?"

Sonia said confidently: "Of course, crocodile tails are delicious, and otters will attack them, bite off the tails and take them back to eat. As for other things, the cleaned muscles are not poisonous."

The flames roasted the strange meat until it became oily, and the alluring aroma was irresistible.

Griffith looked at the suspicious meat, then at Sonia, remembered the divination tea she made, quickly ate some pre-dinner bread, and stood up on the balcony on the second floor to be vigilant.

"The northern border has been divided by the Tierne River into east and west banks since ancient times. The east bank is favored by the goddess of silver moon and starlight, and the west bank is a place of sunset and sacrifice, sheltered by the holy light.

"In the evening we can live in the Temple of the Goddess of Starlight. Tomorrow morning we can see the sun rising from the sea in the east. The sea and the city will be as gorgeous as a river of stars. It is a wonder in the world and must not be missed."

"Sonia, we agreed to just come for dinner, not to stay overnight." Fiona reminded her.

"But aren't you curious? This is a completely different world from Byerland and Homenworth. It's chaotic and far away. Don't you think it has a particularly exotic flavor?" Sonia opened her notebook on the table, Show everyone where you will pass by next, and what delicious food is there along the way.

Leaving the strict school ethos of Homemonwatts, the girls began to let themselves go.They wore short skirts with open necklines revealing white and tender skin and undulating curves. They happily sat around the fire in the eyes of passing tourists and ate Sebasto's special barbecue with iced sherry.

"Is this a travel guide?" Galadia asked after swallowing a piece of crocodile meat, "I saw Griffith do something similar."

"Yes, I collected it from the travel book. Griffith is very good at this, and he helped me prepare it together."

Galadia, who was about to grab the crocodile meat, couldn't help raising her eyebrows.

Fiona looked down at the oily barbecue, and kicked Lana, who opened her mouth to admire, under the table.

This is a thick stack of strategy guides. Beautifully printed manuals and newspapers were cut out, neatly folded and pasted on the notebook.In the blank space, detailed comments were written in Juanxiu's handwriting, and routes and diagrams were drawn on the map.

Such a detailed strategy can't be finished in a few hours.

Naturally, there is no time to do this before the exam is over.After the exam, everyone is either in class, or discussing topics while drinking wine, and saves the time for eating to get together to play auto chess and King of Mysteries until dark... This strategy can only be done after dark.

Galadia couldn't help raising her head, and looked seriously at Griffith on the balcony on the second floor...

There are people coming and going in the market, and the environment is very complicated.For safety reasons, Griffith did not join the dinner party, but guarded the passing pedestrians from a higher position.The others were chatting and laughing, eating barbecue first, and then eating ice cream, as if they would never give up if they had gastroenteritis.

After a while, Lana came to replace him.When Griffith began to review tomorrow's itinerary, this guy stood aside, muttering to himself.

"Lana, what are you muttering about? Stay alert." Griffith criticized, "Even if it's a safe zone, don't be careless."

"Well, yes, you're right," the hussar nodded, looking around, and after a few minutes, he suddenly asked, "I heard that Miss Sissy invited you to go on a summer inspection?"

"No, I just met in the corridor and chatted casually about the summer vacation arrangements. She invited me to come back to Bayerland as a guest."

"En~" Lana cast his gaze back again, and suddenly asked, "Who's older between her and Sonia?"

"It should be Miss Sissy."

"Really? Sure enough, you prefer legs."

Griffith raised his head blankly, feeling if he had missed some key information in the conversation.

Lana looked around and began to mutter, "I think your data is biased, the correct order is Sonia, Sissy, Fiona, Galadia, Ophelia, Kulala , Well, Mira and Nona are in no particular order."

"..." Griffith, who understood what he was saying, covered his head, "Lana, the ranking you are talking about is definitely not age?"

"Of course not, am I so boring?" Lana said seriously.

"If Fiona hears that you are doing this kind of ranking, she will definitely be beaten to death."

"It's okay if she didn't hear it!"

Griffith put down the pen in his hand and said seriously: "Although you are my friend, friendship must give way before the truth. Galadia ranks ahead of Fiona. She is more tall because of her long legs. Tall, so it doesn't stand out so much. By the way, Ophelia's situation is the same, Fiona has to retreat two more."

"Tsk, Midianmayer is also saying the same thing. You have been blinded and lost your fair judgment," Lana said angrily, "Your opinions are groundless! As a gentleman, I, for the sake of the truth and you There is only one way to go to a duel."

"Have you ever observed it up close?"

"Uh, this..."

"Is there any data?"

"It's still possible, have the data?" Lana exclaimed.

"Lana Lana, you can't do this," Griffith shook his fingers, "Sneaky peeps, rough guesses, groundless remarks, false gentlemen?"

"..." Lana was stunned.

"But I'm different," Griffith said, "a dignified tasting, precise and meticulous comparison, a hidden belief, a real gentleman."

"You, don't tell me, ah!" Lana turned pale with shock, "How did you do the tasting with dignity? How is it possible for them?"

"Of course they will agree," Griffith said seriously, "Go to the beach next summer."

"What?!"

"How about going to the Southern Continent? My family is in Carolan. At that time, the South should already be a security zone, and we also have the strength of Sequence 7, so it is within our capabilities to explore there," Griffith said, " Go to the beach for a trip! The swimwear there is said to be extraordinarily simple.”

Lana patted him hard on the shoulder, "And then, then!"

"The problem of close observation and lack of data is solved. We can open the door of truth, and the truth will even come to us."

"Oh——! As expected of you!" Lana rubbed her hands, and rushed to the stairs excitedly, "Why didn't I think of it, I'll go and talk to them now, and settle this matter now."

go go go go!I'm just waiting for you to do this.Griffith looked at him with an encouraging smile.

As for how to persuade them, or what will happen if the real purpose is discovered, alas, I am not the one who was beaten anyway.

(End of this chapter)