SWDnovel Chapter 966: An unexpected gain, a box of magic crystals!
Chapter 966: An unexpected gain, a box of magic crystals!
Trading in the border markets is a very dangerous business.
Especially when the other party says that they can name any price.
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 intuitively felt that the other party was going to cause trouble.
Christian and Aria also said the same thing.
"Your Excellency Lord."
"I'm afraid the other party has bad intentions!"
"They lure them with high prices, then ambush and rob them."
"No matter which era the nobles in the Old World were from, they all liked to play this game."
Fang Yuan nodded.
"Aria."
"Do you know which noble family made the offer?"
"Yes. The other noble emblem has a swamp as the base and a two-handed sword as the main pattern."
"It's the great noble Sam family here."
"Their family is good at training two-handed sword soldiers."
"And this market belongs to Sam's family."
After a pause, Aria continued.
"Your Excellency, do you want to find a chance to kill them?"
Fang Yuan shook his head.
"No!"
"We need to rely on the power of the nobles to complete the task."
"If we kill them all, where will we find thugs to do the dirty work in the future?"
Fang Yuan looked at Christian.
"How do you think it should be solved?"
Christian hesitated for a moment.
"Your Excellency Lord."
"Or just take action and kill them."
"Or visit Sam's house."
"Sell it for a price."
"The first is to make enemies with each other."
“The second type will inevitably be priced down.”
"Besides, if we meet in private, it's easy for someone to attack us if we don't have the strength."
Fang Yuan paced for a while.
"Then choose none of them."
"Because of the Governor's call for conscription, many nobles from the Swamp Territory have come here."
"Most of the nobles are poor, and their followers carry wooden spears. They don't have any iron weapons."
"Aria."
"You go to the market and spread the word about selling equipment."
"Just say I want to sell some of it at a low price."
"Also Christian, you come with me to visit Sam's family."
"I think they will most likely choose to compromise."
"But if you really want to do it."
"Just kill it."
"When the grassland war is over, let the giants kill his entire family."
Fang Yuan quickly made a plan.
And just as Aria went to execute it.
now.
In the Sam family fortress.
"It has been confirmed that the batch of weapons belongs to the Carlo family's caravan."
“We’ve been keeping an eye on it before.”
"I just didn't expect them to disappear so suddenly."
“I didn’t expect it to end up in Efron’s territory and be taken by him.”
"I'm wondering how a wandering knight like Efron can have such strong martial power."
"It's not surprising. The lords who can survive in the swamp are all quite powerful."
"This Efron is said to be very powerful."
"Then we still have to buy it by force?"
"Haha, if he's surrounded by great sword infantry, he'll die no matter how good he is at fighting."
"This is the iron equipment from the orcs."
"There are thousands of arrows alone, including arrows that can penetrate armor."
"If we can seize this batch of weapons, our strength will be doubled."
"It must be taken."
"Efron must die, too."
The patriarch and heir of the Sam family are discussing how to take over these weapons.
At this moment.
The castle's steward rushed in.
"Your Mightiness."
"It's bad."
"All the nobles who have gathered are heading to Zizhu Mountain Town."
"Purple Bamboo Mountain!"
When Sir Sam heard this, his face suddenly darkened.
Because that's where the arms trading takes place.
"what's the situation!"
"Just now, there was a rumor that someone secretly spread the news."
"These nobles are all here to buy weapons."
Hearing this, Sir Sam quickly understood what was going on.
I am smart.
Efron is no fool.
"Haha, you still have some brains."
The eldest son beside him said with a frown.
"Then what should we do?"
"We can't just rob it in front of all the nobles."
"This is not in line with the etiquette of the nobility."
“We did.”
"Then when we rush to help Tyre City, these nobles won't be so obedient."
When Sir Sam heard this, he was quite disappointed with his eldest son.
"madness."
"Do you think this is the territory of the southern nobles?"
"The pedantic aristocratic code will only hold us back from moving freely."
“It just costs something.”
"Just rob the goods and give some to the nobles."
"The nobles of the swamp are all a bunch of poor fellows."
"They won't even give a shit if they can get it for free."
Sir Sam, who has fought his way through the borderlands.
Know best what the underlying rules are.
After hearing this, the eldest son of the knight suddenly realized.
"Then I will gather the guards and take action."
Just as Sir Sam was about to nod.
Another waiter came in hurriedly.
"Your Mightiness."
"Sir Efron requests an audience."
This is sudden news.
The two people who were about to take action were shocked.
After a brief surprise.
The eldest son of the knight said.
"Are you seeking death?"
"Father."
"Killed directly in the castle."
“No one knows they were here.”
"There's no need to share that equipment with others!"
Sam shook his head at this.
"madness."
"If he dares to come, he must have hidden his equipment."
"We killed someone, so we definitely won't get it."
"I have to say, this Efron is quite smart."
"This time, the other party must have seen through our plan."
"They are ready to negotiate terms."
"Then let's meet!"
"Go and call over thirty great sword guards."
"Right here in the hall."
Sir Shanju waved his hand.
The waiter left quickly.
At the same time, thirty elite infantrymen wearing chain mail and holding two-handed swords stood solemnly.
There was a solemn and murderous atmosphere in the hall.
"Dong Dong Dong~"
The footsteps came slowly.
Outside the hall, two figures were stretched out in the sunlight.
"Lord Efron!"
At the door, the waiter stopped Fang Yuan.
"You need to unload your weapons."
Fang Yuan looked at Christian.
She handed over the sword, but hid the light elf on her body.
Can be summoned to fight at any time.
The angel armor also fits tightly to his body.
Not to mention just thirty greatsword guards.
Even if they had twice as much, they could still take Fang Yuan away calmly.
"please!"
Entering the hall, the greatsword infantry on both sides attracted Fang Yuan's attention.
"emmm~"
These are the purple units that had long been eliminated in your territory.
However, for a border territory to have a purple legion is considered very powerful.
Seeing Fang Yuan walk in.
Sir Sam was prepared to be polite.
But Fang Yuan doesn't have that much time.
"Sir Sam."
"I think you're thinking that if you kill me you can get the weapons."
"But I advise you to give up this plan."
“I only brought some of the things.”
"The rest is hidden in the swamp."
“We are trading normally.”
"That's all yours."
"If you want to do it, I'll die at the same time."
"Those weapons will sink into the swamp, too."
Sir Sam looked at Fang Yuan and said after a few seconds.
"It seems that I underestimated you."
"Lord Efron Pioneer."
"Since you are so direct, I won't waste words."
"Give me the stuff, and I'll give you 100 gold coins."
"Promise, you take the gold."
"If you don't agree, I'll kill you and I'll find you slowly!"
This is in line with the barbaric rules of the Border Territory.
Fang Yuan looked at Christian beside him.
"kill me?"
"You mean just relying on them?"
Christian understood.
There is no need to use weapons transformed by the elves of light.
With a quick flash, he snatched away a two-handed sword.
Then he jumped up.
Rushed to Ser Sam.
The big 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 greatsword infantrymen around him also panicked.
One by one, they raised their swords and surrounded him.
Fang Yuan was not afraid at all.
The improvement of his territory brought about tremendous changes in his strength.
Although I can’t use the skills of the magic pattern architect.
But the equipment he was equipped with gave him more strength, allowing him to handle the current situation with ease.
He swung a punch, knocking over the greatsword infantry beside him.
Grab the big sword.
Then he rushed forward and knocked down Sir Sam's eldest son with another punch.
"Bang!"
Fang Yuan threw the weapon in front of the other party with a mocking look.
It is only in this secret realm where one's strength is suppressed that one can have the opportunity to show one's abilities.
Change the secret place.
Facing other gods' heroes who are at the peak of their powers.
I really don't dare to do that.
Fang Yuan walked into the hall.
The palm slapped 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 greatsword infantrymen.
He was actually killed.
"I you~"
Looking at the blade in front of him.
Sir Sam chose to compromise.
No, it should be tact.
"Sir Efron."
"You're still young."
"With a strong military force, we will achieve great things in the future."
"Don't be impulsive."
"According to the imperial decree, killing a noble is a capital crime."
Fang Yuan smiled.
"of course."
"I have no interest in killing you."
"I came here to do only one thing."
“Cooperation, cooperation.”
“It’s still a collaboration.”
"Now it's time to discuss our deal."
"The equipment is for you."
"But where is the Great Demon Crystal?"
Sam looked up in surprise.
"Efron, you want magic crystals?"
"Why, it can't be done?"
Sam shook his head.
"Yes, but only sorcerers 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."
Alchemist is a profession with a long history in the Old World.
Rumors have been around since the Dark Ages.
It was not until the Glory Calendar that they were gradually replaced by scholars studying magic.
Before this.
They have always been the mad scientist image.
"So what do you want to say?"
Fang Yuan was a little puzzled as to why the other party asked these questions.
"Efron."
"If you can get direct access to the warlock in the alchemy hut."
"How about we cooperate?"
"I'll get you the magic crystal."
"If you help me sell it directly, we can negotiate the commission."
"Those merchants are too ruthless. They take at least half of the profits from the magic crystals we give them."
Fang Yuan didn't expect the other party to mean this.
At the same time, I also understood it.
I came to the right place this time.
Maybe there will be a stable supply of magic crystals in the future.
"Emm!"
"I didn't expect you to discover my secret."
"Sir Sam."
"Are you sure you can get a lot of magic crystals?"
"The alchemy huts I know require quite a bit."
Sam then removed the blade from Christian's neck.
The fat face was full of smiles.
"As long as the price is negotiable."
"It's hard to say about things like magic crystals."
"While the swamps were being developed, which noble didn't stockpile some?"
"Unfortunately, they were all taken away by the kingdom's tax farmers."
"Wait until the war with the orcs is settled."
"Monsters in the swamp and a 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!"
Ser Sam rose.
"Somebody come!"
"Move all the magic crystals in the warehouse here."
"Especially those big magic crystals."
The command is issued.
After a while.
There were servants who moved two full boxes.
After opening.
The treasure chest was filled with small magic crystals.
And above it, two large magic crystals emitting orange light are dazzling.
"How about it?"
Sir Sam spoke up.
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 afford the gold coins."
“These are all easy to talk about.”
Fang Yuan really doesn't have gold coins.
However, as long as Aria's army is there, they can obtain gold coins through looting.
Then Sam continued.
"This time you robbed the Carlo family caravan of weapons."
"I want it all."
"These magic crystals."
"You can take a box."
"Apart from the money for purchasing the weapons, the rest will be considered as a deposit for the next transaction."
"how?"
Fang Yuan agreed to this good thing without hesitation.
The two parties who reached a deal quickly put down their swords.
Sir Sam presided over the banquet himself.
Both parties had a great time together and the atmosphere was harmonious.
There was no sign that he was prepared to take the other person's life.
This is not uncommon among the nobility.
As long as there is interest among the nobles, they can turn hostility into friendship.
When the benefits are big enough.
It only takes a thought for the two sides to become relatives and for enemies to become blood allies.
After the banquet.
Fang Yuan left the castle with the magic crystal.
Within the hall.
Sam's eldest son inquired.
"Father, do they really know the alchemist?"
Sam thought back to the scene that had happened in the hall.
Then he nodded with absolute certainty.
"I sense the aura of alchemical equipment on Efron."
“No wonder this wandering knight was able to stand firm in the swamp.”
"I didn't expect there was such a big background behind him."
"Meet an alchemist."
Sam sighed.
You know, the Alpha Kingdom is now able to compete with so many countries.
Firstly, it is the result of compromise among these countries.
Secondly, the Alpha Kingdom has almost all the alchemists on the continent.
It is precisely relying on the powerful alchemical 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 most magic crystals.
Because among all the materials consumed by alchemists, magic crystals are the most numerous.
This is why the king issued a special order.
Magic crystals can only be sold to the state.
If anyone sold drugs privately, the nobles would be stripped of their titles and the common people would be put to death.
But in the kingdom, in addition to the alchemists employed by the palace, there are also many alchemy huts in the wild.
They also need magic crystals.
Compared to the kingdom's bargaining price acquisition, the prices offered by these alchemy huts are much higher.
Then smuggling naturally became rampant.
Even in the royal capital, there are nobles who trade large quantities of magic crystals on the black market for profit.
Not to mention at the border.
Furthermore, the bulk of the magic crystal trade actually takes place in other countries.
Every year, various countries trade alchemical equipment with the Alpha Empire.
And the currency is magic crystal.
Therefore, the kingdom turned a blind eye to the country's private trade.
"Father, doesn't that mean that we will be able to obtain alchemical equipment steadily in the future?"
Sam the eldest said.
"Ah."
"But we still have to find a chance to get rid of Efron and contact the Alchemy Hut ourselves."
"Cruise, go get close to Efron."
"Find a way to find out the location of the alchemy hut."
"As long as you succeed, this position will be yours in the future."
"Yes, father!"
at the same time.
After leaving Sam's Castle.
Christian spoke.
"Your Excellency Lord."
"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!"
"what?"
Christian was a little confused.
"Who?"
Fang Yuan then opened the Lord's Seal.
On it, the units that woke up for the first time today were displayed.
"Choose one, Hero Lilith."
"Choice 300, Golem Legion*." (End of this chapter)