Chapter 130: The First Arrival of Wilbos
As Barrett had encountered in Repulse City, the Boreham fleet was headed from Wilbos Harbour by a brig with a spinnaker and Bermudian sails on both sides. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info looked at the approaching ship on the aft deck, Barrett muttered in a low voice: "These southern cities really like to use this kind of offshore patrol ship. β
"Not all southern cities are like this. Only where there is real money can the Navy be equipped with all kinds of suitable ships. "The one who said this was the navigator on the 'Iron Curtain', who went back to sleep after anchoring last night, and now his spirit can be said to be quite good.
And Barrett, who heard this, also sensed jealousy from those words. Although Boreham is rich, it is only an earldom after all. Plus the Nohan kingdom itself was a land power state and did not have much maritime interest. Therefore, the naval power of the entire country can almost be said to be borne by Boreham.
In this case, no matter how much Boreham makes money, it is not enough to build a complete naval system. They can only specialize in frigates, the main warships of the Western Continent, even if they are defending the harbor - although this is somewhat overkill, it is a reasonable choice for Boreham Lord.
However, in the eyes of those seafarers, seeing that the equipment is much better than their own conditions, but the level of personnel is not as good as their peers, they will naturally feel emotional. At this time, the patrol ship had approached the Boreham Collar Fleet, and slowly approached the 'Iron Curtain Barrier' as the flagship while making a white splash.
"Ascend! Mount! "Two hooks tied to the cable were flung from the patrol boat by a thick arm onto the side of the Iron Curtain. As the twisting of the hooked cable tightened, the two ships approached in this way. Then there was a "click", and an oak plank built a bridge between the two ships.
The frigate's characteristic tall side, combined with the already existing gap between the three-masted and two-masted galleons, made the bridge look rather steep - if you look at it from above, the treads have step-like serrations. In fact, the pedal has been sitting idle in the dock's warehouse for some time. If it weren't for the fleet led by Boram this time, it might not have been moved out.
The Navy sergeant who had reached the Iron Curtain Barrier by getting the pontoon reached out and patted the sturdy side of the ship. In his professional habits, his gaze couldn't help but glance around the deck. Then his brow furrowed slightly, and the smile on his face stiffened for a moment. But soon he smiled again: "On behalf of the patrol of Wilbos Port of the Tutkel Commercial Republic, I welcome the guests of Boreham. β
"Thanks to the enthusiasm of the Wilberham Port Patrol, we at Boreham are here for the cooperation and friendship between the two sides. I hope our friendship will last long......" Briarley, who had already changed into a dress, began his routine diplomatic rhetoric. And Yitzhak also changed his previous laziness, dressed up and followed behind this 'diplomat' as a military attachΓ©.
"I don't know how long those two on deck will be talking!" Barrett leaned over the side of the boat and watched the unfoiled show on the main deck.
And at this time, Captain Kaplin shook his pipe: "Not so fast! Fortunately, it is not the diplomats of the merchant republic of Tutkel who are here today. Otherwise, the time it will take will definitely be even worse. β
"Won't you go down, Mr. Captain?" Barrett, who turned his head, stretched out his hand and pointed to the main deck below.
Captain Kaplin, who was puffing on his pipe, smiled, "If it was in the past, I should be standing in that position." But this time, someone did it for me, so I naturally ended up idle. β
"But since the diplomats of the merchant republic of Tutkel did not come, it means that nothing major happened to their fleet going north. Otherwise, even if the other party uses teleportation, they will come here temporarily. At this moment, the Morpheus Knight's face also showed a smile that was rare these days.
"It seems that it is really our bad luck, and the fire of those sacrifices seems to have been attracted away by us. On the contrary, it allowed the main owner to escape. Barrett said angrily at the thought of a possibility.
Judging from the current situation, the Boreham fleet was not only as simple as accidentally hitting the auxiliary car, but may even have become the biggest victim of that great sacrifice. If we can infer from this, the content of the sacrificial prayer is probably a relatively general wish to "break the agreement of the Tutkel commercial republic in the Bolim field". And from the actual situation, that possibility is still very large.
As the emotionally unstable sea goddess had always behaved, more general invocations were easier to carry outβthough often less than they should. But if you change it to a desire that is too accurate, it is prone to some surprises. This is the exact opposite of the prayer technique, I don't know if it is the true nature of the god or the fun.
"Anyway, we arrived safely this time." Speaking of this, the Morpheus knight patted Barrett on the shoulder: "The rest is none of your business, while you wait for the agreement to be signed, you can just have fun in the port." Just be careful not to miss the return flight. β
"It's fun in the harbor! I don't know if I have enough money on me. Speaking of this, Barrett immediately remembered the expressions of his companions, as well as their advice before leaving.
Ever since she learned that Barrett was going to carry out his mission in the southern Republic of Tutkel, Rielly emptied the dimensional bag in her hand and threw it to Barrett. Immediately afterwards, Clematis and Claudia temporarily placed orders offline, and gave Barrett several gold coupons of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce church before he got on the ship.
The money was specially entrusted to Barrett by the financiers so that he could help them purchase the imported goods they wanted in the Tutkel Commercial Republic. However, although the ladies have paid a lot of money in advance, it is still difficult to determine whether Barrett, who is not sure of the current prices, is still sure whether the funds are sufficient.
Seeing Barrett's expression, Captain Kaplin, who was quite experienced in this, smiled: "It seems that there are a lot of friends who ask you to bring things!" But don't worry, after the pirate ship is sold, you can also get a minimum of 3,000 dividends. That should be enough to fill the hole. But don't buy anything that takes up space. There's not a lot of space on board. β
This is a complete experience, because not only Barrett, but also the sailors on these three frigates have a similar responsibility - it is absolutely impossible to do 100% forbidden to help with procurement, or to resell special products.
It's a pity that although the three-masted galleon is not small, every tonnage of it has its role. On ocean voyages, supplies and munitions are the most important things that must not be met first, so those seafarers who want to bring more things will only be able to use their brains in living space.
In this regard, officers on board ships have more facilities than seamen. However, the cabin where Barrett is located has a large number of users, and the space that can really be divided equally between everyone's heads is still very limited. In Captain Caplin's opinion, it is necessary to plan well when purchasing so that there are no problems.
"You don't have to worry about this, how can a little guy like him, who has been adventuring outside for a long time, not have a strange thing in his hand to solve this kind of problem." At this point, the Morpheus Knight winked at Captain Caplin.
The latter patted his head: "If you don't say that I almost forgot about this." Looks like I've just been too talkative. β
With the exchange completed, the three frigates, the Silver Sword Brave, the Mithril Core, and the Iron Curtain, were towed by the pilots and sailed into the docks that had been specially reserved for them. After a long journey at sea, Barrett once again set foot on land after a long absence.
"It's a good feeling to be grounded." As he spoke, Barrett didn't forget to stretch.
At the same time, Barrett heard the voice behind him: "Remember that the three hotels 'Red Flame Rose', 'Mermaid's House' and 'Pearl Tears' have been chartered by us. If you don't plan to stay at a commercial station, where can you stay? β
As two regimes that already had a transfer of interests, it was inevitable that Borem would have commercial representatives at the main ports of the Tutkel commercial republic. With Barrett's current status, no one will gossip if he lives in the trading station. However, this is now a key event in the negotiations between Boham's territory and the Tutkel merchant republic, and the place is full of people and affairs. So when the time comes, instead of living inconveniently, it is better to come to the main hotel with the seafarers.
Barrett, who had been at sea for so many days, first went to the 'Red Flame Rose' to take a good bath and wash away all the seafood on his body. Only then did he change into a set of woolen clothes taken out of the dimensional bag, and began to stroll through this sad city.
Compared to the cities I've seen before, the buildings here feel more linear. Even for the most famous songs, the aesthetics are considered in the construction of the walls. Meticulously carved granite and marble give the city an artistic vibe β and of course Barrett doesn't go out of his way to the slums for nothing. So what I see belongs to the relatively good side.
Ruddy-faced children ran up and down the streets, laughing like silver bells. But in the alley beyond the wall, children of the same age may be hungry and thin, and their pupils are full of wildness and unwillingness. In a city where money is everything, the gap between assessments is not only huge but also undisguised.
But what is the point of all this for Barrett, a passer-by? With a fried fish cake he bought from a small street shop in his hand, he set his eyes on one shop after another on the street. This snack is not a local specialty, but a common delicacy that many affluent maritime cities have.
It's made from minced fish and ground grains, and it's a simple source that's inexpensive β it's always a must-have of minced or severed heads on fishing boats returning from ballast. This kind of shop buys ingredients at a relatively low price and makes them hot and delicious to make children happy.
However, the fish cake shop in front of you seems to have its own unique secret recipe. Barrett's tongue told him that the shop was not using a paste made from grain powder, but a water-milled bean puree, which had a unique rich aroma.
Before entering the business district, Barrett sped up his refusal to clean up the common people's food in his hands. Then he treated his greasy palms with straw paper, and then adjusted his appearance - after all, judging people by their appearance is a common problem in the world, and Barrett did not pretend to be a pig and eat the wail of a tiger, so naturally he would not make himself uncomfortable.
ββββ wait to make up for itββββ
Barrett, who had been at sea for so many days, first went to the 'Red Flame Rose' to take a good bath and wash away all the seafood on his body. Only then did he change into a set of woolen clothes taken out of the dimensional bag, and began to stroll through this sad city.
Compared to the cities I've seen before, the buildings here feel more linear. Even for the most famous songs, the aesthetics are considered in the construction of the walls. Meticulously carved granite and marble give the city an artistic vibe β and of course Barrett doesn't go out of his way to the slums for nothing. So what I see belongs to the relatively good side.
Ruddy-faced children ran up and down the streets, laughing like silver bells. But in the alley beyond the wall, children of the same age may be hungry and thin, and their pupils are full of wildness and unwillingness. In a city where money is everything, the gap between assessments is not only huge but also undisguised.
But what is the point of all this for Barrett, a passer-by? With a fried fish cake he bought from a small street shop in his hand, he set his eyes on one shop after another on the street. This snack is not a local specialty, but a common delicacy that many affluent maritime cities have.
It's made from minced fish and ground grains, and it's a simple source that's inexpensive β it's always a must-have of minced or severed heads on fishing boats returning from ballast. This kind of shop buys ingredients at a relatively low price and makes them hot and delicious to make children happy.
However, the fish cake shop in front of you seems to have its own unique secret recipe. Barrett's tongue told him that the shop was not using a paste made from grain powder, but a water-milled bean puree, which had a unique rich aroma. (To be continued.) )