Chapter 67: The Red Dragon Witch (Part II)
Brimstone.
The first thing Sean could think of was the material used to make gunpowder, which was too sensitive after all. If it's any other industrial product, you don't need to get it in so late.
As the wizard said earlier, guns are a bold attempt, but in fact, the whole industry is a new attempt for this world, and if it weren't for the fact that other remote towns in such a city would not understand it.
There are not many restrictions on industry in this world, and the other party should not want people to know about it so quietly.
"Gunpowder?" asked Lord Vigel suddenly......," Esmeda asked curiously.
"Yes? For example, where did Skovey's muskets and gunpowder rounds come from? ”
"Most of them are made by our factory, but some precision ones we can't do, we need to buy them from outside, and we have orders with them almost every year. Esmeida said as she pulled out a small wooden box from under the counter.
Open, that is, the various types of gunpowder shells.
They are of different sizes and shapes, and are supposed to be made to match different types of firearms.
Sean pulled out a few of them......
Not to mention that it's quite exquisitely done, the tiny things can best see the skill of the crafter, and this thing can see the texture on it and the card slots around the texture, which is very well done.
"All the materials needed to prepare gunpowder are shipped directly to these factories?"
"Hmm...... In this way, the delivery can be made on time, for example, I ordered them from a nearby factory, but there are many such places here in the engineering area, and there are also in other suburbs, of course, occasionally alchemists will buy some ......" Esmaida said several places at once, disrupting the original plan that Sean had envisioned.
So many places.
Looking for them one by one?
It is impossible for him to finish all of them in a few days, unless he asks the Earl to send someone to check them one by one.
But must that thing be in it? And it's normal for people to have regular factories with materials in stock, and even if you look it up, you can't find out why.
Sean fell silent for a moment......
Maybe I'm thinking too simply.
It would be nice to know where the goods were, but there is very little information at the moment, except that they had passed through the orchard on the night of four days ago.
"Big Brother Sean?"
The three of them saw that Sean suddenly stood still, and curiously stepped forward to ask.
"Huh?" looked down to see Claude's curious face.
"Brother Sean, do you have something on your mind?" he glanced at Sean and then looked at Igonia on the other side.
Everyone present heard the introduction just now, and the other party was the witch of Elinta, and this identity was enough to dissuade most people......
"It's nothing, it's just a personal matter. By the way, Claude helped me get me the seed sprout. ”
"Howler. ”
Sean still didn't say what he thought, because after all, they couldn't see different things by themselves, and if they simply inquired, they would probably be targeted, and Sean didn't want to involve them.
Walking out of the Skovy store with the sprouted seedling, Igonia beside her couldn't help but say at this time.
"Sean, do you suspect that the sulfur was used to make gunpowder?" stood directly in front of Sean, which made it impossible to dodge his eyes.
"Yes. ”
Seeing Igonia take a long breath.
"I see, then you don't have to worry. Even if someone smuggles gunpowder, it won't do any harm to Koga City, don't look at the usual leisurely life in this city, there are many high-level orderlies living here, if they shoot a little gunpowder, it's nothing. Igonia seemed to be confident.
"But what about all the places?"
"Ah......h
"What about every corner? And the ordinary citizens, can you cover all the places?" asked Sean.
I wanted to inquire again about the neighborhood near the street to the east, whether there had been a convoy or fleet of ships entering the city on the night of four days ago, and it was a merchant.
However, as soon as the two of them walked out of Blukan Avenue, they were found by the Earl's guards!
"Is it Baron Vigel?" the captain of the guard jumped off his horse and walked over to Sean.
"It's me. ”
"Count Griml told you to go back......" replied succinctly and clearly.
"Count Grimm, what did he call me? ”
His status is not very high among the nobles, and the earl usually does not summon him if there is no major event, why is it suddenly called today and it is still at this juncture, I thought of continuing to investigate the matter of the goods.
"We don't know either, we're only responsible for informing you. We heard from the guards at the east gate that you were here, so we came here...... We're going to inform the other nobles, and if you have any questions, go back and ask them yourself. ”
Be concise and decisive.
The guards in Koga City give Sean a well-trained feel.
"The other nobles were invited back as well?" Sean asked before the other party left.
"Yes, all the nobles in the city of Koga will pass. This is the order of Count Hammel!" he said, turning and riding away.
All that was left on the street was a crowd of onlookers, Sean and Igonia.
"Shall we go back?"
"Since it was the Earl who called, of course we have to go back. ”
"And are we going to check the goods?" said Igonia, looking at Sean.
"Of course, you have to go...... It's just you helping me go. He turned to look at the other person.
"Me?"
Sean could even see the other party's [unbelievable!] state.
"Well, there you go. You don't need to ask too much, just change the direction and ask if there were any ships or horse-drawn convoys that came in the night four days ago, you pay attention to the use of [Exploration~] magic, and if you find that the people around you are moving, come back and tell me, it is best not to be alone in danger. ”
I thought that the other party would be more moved when I talked like this...... Unexpectedly, Igonia suddenly stared at Sean.
"How did you know I would explore magic!"
Belch......
"Anyway, be careful yourself, or I'll give you incense on this day next year!"
"What does this mean?"
Sean ignored the other party's questioning and hurried back to the Earl's Court.
By the time they arrived, most of the nobles had returned, including Arya......
"What's going on? Miss Arya. Why would the Count suddenly call everyone back. ”
"I also just received the news that all the nobles in the city have returned. And my father also recalled the Black Feather Knights who were outside the city!"
For the Black Feather Knight Sean has seen it before.
And while everyone was discussing, the old man who had been serving the sick earl came out again.
The discussion fell silent instantly......
"Everyone, be still, I know you are curious to know why Lord Count has summoned you, because tomorrow the Red Dragon Witch Frelia Igouil from the north will be coming to Koga City, and Lord Count wants you to meet her on behalf of the nobles of the South. After saying that, there was a heated discussion among all the nobles.