Lord Chronicle

Chapter 208 The Fleet Sets Sail
"Move quickly and put these on the third ship."

"Be careful, hang this up, don't crash it."

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From early in the morning, Lovell's newly built pier is a busy scene.

A slightly concave bend in the fast-flowing River Ire was extended by the dwarves and turned into an excellent port for boats.There are all kinds of ancillary facilities on the shore of the port, tall warehouses, long trestles, and the exterior wall of the bar specially prepared for sailors is still glowing with brand-new wooden paint, all of which show the huge financial resources invested by the territory.

At this moment, six huge sailing boats lined up at the pier, connecting the river bank and the boat's pedals, and many porters carrying goods were busy coming and going.Several hanging towers built using the principle of simple levers are rotating the booms back and forth, sending mouthfuls of wooden boxes to the cabin.

Many residents gathered at the pier, including many businessmen who had heard the news. They watched this scene with great interest, which was the first time it had appeared in Lovell.

At the end of the trestle extending into the harbor, Sol was also surrounded by Jessica and other high-level leaders of the territory, watching the fleet loading cargo while listening to Reed's report.

"This time we loaded a total of 500 tons of coal, [-] tons of coke, [-] tons of refined iron, and [-] pieces of various tools, including a heating furnace customized for Xueyuan City, large excavation tools, and some weapons, etc., with a total value of more than [-] yuan. Thousands of gold coins."

Flipping through the report in his hand, Reed quickly reported a series of data.

This is the first long-distance trade organized by Lovell after Reid bought the fleet. The scale and speed of water transport are far from comparable to that of land. This time, the amount of freight alone is unprecedented in Lovell, so all People take it very seriously.

"Is the land ready?" Sol asked at this time.

Reed nodded: "No problem, Lord Thurman has promised to help, and they will help with the transfer when the time comes, and the barbarians will also be responsible for the reception at the border, so there will be no problem with the transportation."

As expected of Lovell's God of Wealth, Reed, who is getting more and more proficient in doing business, has already opened up all the joints in advance.

Jessica was a little worried: "But with such a large batch of goods, will sales..."

Reed made a gesture to reassure her: "You can rest assured about this, Miss Jessica. A large part of the goods will be unloaded in Thurman alone. Lord Thurman has long hoped that we will provide more coal and refined iron, the rest of the goods will be completely digested by the frozen plateau, and there will be no leftover."

As he spoke, he raised his head and calculated: "According to the current trade development speed, it would not be a problem to increase the supply by one-third. Facts have proved that the Lord Lord's decision to develop water transport is very wise. Only relying on the fleet to transport , in order to meet our growing export share."

Hearing this, the dwarf Manson couldn't help snorting: "These commodities are already the limit of the factory's productivity. In addition, if iron ore can no longer be mined, don't say it next time, I am afraid that even the supply inside the territory will be limited." question."

So far, the iron ore found by the prospecting team is still occupied by Elebena, which greatly restricts the development of Lovell's manufacturing industry.Thor knew that if he didn't obediently deliver the promised treasure, the female dragon would never let go.

Thinking of this, he became more and more eager to unlock the treasure of Kajirido, but before that, he had to pass the level of the monster Gru first.However, Igril, the only one who can compete with Gru, still stays in the territory, begging for the Dragon Slaying Sword in Ruret's hand, but Ruret is stubborn and refuses to agree no matter what...

Thinking of this, a lot of troubles immediately followed, and Thorburn, who was in a good mood because he was about to make a fortune, couldn't help but feel bad.

Ahhh, I'm so annoying, I finally solved the adventurer's guild and the necromancer, why are there so many things that I can't get through with me!

Just when Sol was about to raise his head to the sky and yell, Jessica on the side quietly bumped him with an elbow: "My lord, please say a few words to everyone in the caravan."

After reacting, Sol coughed in embarrassment, and walked in front of Reed and the others: "Everyone, this is the first time Lovell has conducted such a large-scale trade. If it goes well, it will greatly improve the prestige and strength of the territory. Therefore, whether this trip goes smoothly or not will directly affect our future development."

"Therefore, you have a great responsibility on your shoulders, please do your best and return with a full reward."

Understanding the weight of Sol's words, several officials in charge of caravan affairs from Reed down solemnly nodded.

Patting Reid's shoulder comfortingly, Sol said loudly: "Then, I announce that Lovell will lead the first shipping caravan and set sail immediately..."

Before the words fell, a loud shout came from behind the crowd: "Be careful, these are all money, money!"

Hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but look at each other. Then, they turned their heads to look where the sound came from with wry smiles on their faces.

Beside the fourth cargo ship, an angry Mary was yelling at a sailor.There was a broken wooden box at the sailor's feet. Inside the box were clay pots tightly wrapped with straw. One of the pots was broken, and the viscous oil slowly overflowed to the ground. Dozens of crystal grains in the oil The red beads are very eye-catching.

"Idiot, how many times do I have to say it before I understand? Although this thing is stable, you have to be careful and careful. Do you really want the boat to turn into a river lantern when it's halfway there?"

Mary grew more excited as she spoke, and stooped to pick up a clay pot, and nearly stuffed it under the sailor's nose.

The poor sailor was utterly bewildered by her barrage of attacks, and stood there tongue-tied, unable to utter a word.

Seeing that he didn't respond, Mary was even more furious: "Well, don't you believe me? Then I'll prove it to you. One of the things I made is enough to make this ship..."

As she spoke, she pointed the clay pot at the wooden boat behind her, and she was about to lose it...

"Wow, stop it." It's okay, Sol quickly stopped loudly.

Regardless of whether she was serious or not, just the fact that this woman was more terrifying and destructive than her father was enough to make him tremble with fear.

Coming in front of the two, Jessica first said to the sailor: "It's none of your business here, hurry up and get your things on board, remember to be careful next time."

The sailor nodded his head vigorously as if he had been pardoned, and fled to the ship as if flying with the wooden box in his arms.

"It's just one broken one, so why be so angry." Saul persuaded.

Mary snorted: "What one, these are more than a dozen gold coins."

Sol couldn't help being speechless, this woman was more and more likely to evolve into Elebena's money-saving dragon.

This time, the first batch of specially-made incendiary bombs that Lovell exported to the frozen plateau were transported with the ship. This was directly related to Mary's vital interests. No wonder she was so nervous.

"Don't worry, it was just an accident. I will definitely transport them to the frozen plateau safely." Reed also said aside.

A sailor passed by, and Mary signaled him to stop. After checking the reliability of the wooden box again, she glanced at Reed: "It's best like this."

Then, she muttered in a low voice: "I've been so poor recently, I'm counting on these incendiary bombs to turn around. If anyone dares to cut off my money, I'll let him have a good taste of Little White Rabbit No. [-]. Change." "

Although the voice was low, it was clearly heard in the ears of several men.Although not publicly available, the White Rabbit series made by Mary has become well-known privately in Lovell's inner circle of men.

Hearing this, Sol and Reed glanced at each other, their faces changing.

"Quick, hurry up and send someone to check this batch of incendiary bombs carefully again." Subconsciously clutching his lower body, Reed said hoarsely to his opponent.

"No, repack, add another layer of straw on the outside of all boxes, no, two layers!" Saul quickly added.

"Don't be kidding, the fleet is about to set off, so there is no time to do this." Jessica quickly stopped them, and at the same time, she was very surprised, why did Mary's words make them so nervous?

"Miss Jessica, you don't understand, it's Little White Rabbit No. [-], and it's still changed." Reed almost burst into tears.

"Little White Rabbit, what is that?" Jessica asked suspiciously, this was not the first time she had heard this name.

"Ahaha, it's nothing, it's nothing, there are still some things to deal with on the ship over there, let's go there quickly." Sol quickly interrupted her.

"But..." Jessica wanted to say more.

"Don't worry, there is no little white rabbit. I will let you play with my little turtle tonight." While speaking, Sol couldn't help pushing her away quickly.
In his busy schedule, he still didn't forget to turn his head and wink at Reed.

Understanding what he meant, Reed nodded with firm eyes, and then said to the sailors around: "What are you still doing, hurry up and check."

Seeing that her financial resources were finally paid enough attention, Mary was very satisfied: "Then everything is up to you."

"Don't worry, Miss Mary, even if I risk my life to avoid it, I will deliver it safely." Reed said with a tragic face.

Satisfied with Reed's act of allegiance, Mary patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I won't treat you badly after I earn money."

After all, he is a businessman, Reed's eyebrows twitched uncontrollably: "Hey, how much do you plan to give..."

Unexpectedly, Mary's next words immediately made his heart plummet to the bottom.

"Seeing that you haven't married a wife yet, and you often go on business trips, it must be hard work on the way, so I'll give you a Little White Rabbit No. [-], which is about to be successfully developed."

"When the time comes, don't be too happy."

After saying that, regardless of Reed's dumbfounded expression, Mary touched his face ambiguously, and drifted away.

"Mr. Reed, are you all right?"

After a long time, seeing Reid keeping his mouth wide open, a caravan official couldn't help asking cautiously.

After a long time, Reed slowly turned his head with a stiff neck, and his eyes were completely dead gray after despair.

"Mr. Reed?"

"Where is that shipment?"

"It's on the ship. Didn't you order us to do the final inspection?" the official said strangely.

After being dazed for a moment, Reed murmured suddenly: "Hey, tell me, if you throw all those things into the river halfway, and then say that they were robbed by robbers, will anyone believe it?"

The official felt a chill rising from his back: "You...what are you talking about?"

As if he didn't hear his words, Reed said with straight eyes: "It's so chaotic outside now, even if it is robbed by robbers, it is very reasonable and logical, right?"

"Mr. Reed, don't scare me, what happened to you?"

"Ahahaha, anyway, it's doomed when it's delivered, and it's also doomed if it's lost, so let's just let those robbers have a chance. Don't be so troublesome halfway, just throw it here..."

Suddenly, Reed laughed wildly as if he was going all out.

"Wow, Mr. Reed is going crazy, stop him!"

"Quick, take the pedal off, don't let him aboard!"

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On the pier, there was a commotion of some sort.

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Unaware of Mary's words, Lovell's most important deal so far almost went bankrupt before he left. Saul, who was walking home with Jessica, was thinking about something with his head down.

At this time, Jessica couldn't help but turn around strangely when she heard the noise coming from the pier.

"Sol, did you hear, it seems..."

At this moment, Sol also raised his head: "Jessica, I thought about it."

"What?" Attracted by his words, Jessica immediately ignored the commotion on the pier.

Saul touched his chin: "Manson is right. The biggest problem that hinders Lovell now is the lack of raw material sources, so if we can't mine that iron mine, we won't be able to develop."

Jessica frowned: "I understand this too, but that mine is guarded by Elebena. Unless we can present the treasure of Kajirido, we will never get involved."

Saul sighed: "Yeah, that's the problem."

Jessica thought for a while: "See if this works. Let's ask her to temporarily open the iron mine. After the products are sold, we will give her back some gold coins. Anyway, she has nothing to lose, and she can..."

Before she could finish speaking, Sol interrupted: "If it was before, she might have agreed. But last time about the spirit of Kennylos, we lied to her, and the female dragon is still angry now. If you send it to your door now, I'm afraid there will be more bad luck than good luck."

"What should I do?"

Saul gritted his teeth: "After much deliberation, I still have to start with Kajirido's treasure."

Jessica was taken aback: "But that treasure is guarded by Gru, it's impossible for us to get our hands on it."

Sol snorted heavily: "I know this too, so if you don't get rid of that guy for a day, Lovell won't be able to make further progress."

Jessica was stunned for a moment, and then realized: "It's hard... don't you think? Impossible, that guy is a monster at all, and fighting him will only lead to death in vain."

Sol nodded and said: "I understand. Now there is a guy who can deal with him, but for some reason, he can only waste time in the territory."

Jessica tentatively said, "You mean, that Igrid..."

Saul scratched his head in distress: "Yes, it's not because of that stubborn Rulert."

Jessica said helplessly: "You have persuaded him many times, but he just refused to lend the sword. What can we do? We can't grab it by force?"

Sol touched his chin, and a smile slowly appeared on his face: "Of course you can't grab it by force, but who said there can't be other ways?"

"What?" As soon as Jessica saw him showing this iconic smirk, she knew that someone must be in trouble again.

"Jessica, do you know how to find those thieves? Help me contact Garrett immediately, and tell them that it's time for them to repay their kindness."

(End of this chapter)