Chapter III: Convenient Means

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As he left the Boreham Mercantile House, Barrett sighed deeply: "Alas! It was a simple matter, but how could it be so troublesome when it came to my turn? Sure enough, the world is fair, and having enjoyed so many benefits with the back of a big tree, it also has to bear the corresponding troubles. The lack of eggs under the nest is not just an empty phrase. ”

If Barrett wasn't a member of the Boreham family, then finding a caravan to join him now would have no problem traveling overland to the Cruze Kingdom. But his current identity may cause some people with different associations, so not only to avoid suspicion, but also to find another way to reduce trouble.

Under the influence of such a depressed mood, Barrett naturally did not have the heart to wander around the city of Poitou anymore. After finding the stop of the commercial carriage in the city, he was about to hand over the gold coin. Then another thought popped into my head: 'Since the royal family has such suspicions, does it mean that the Earl really intends to send a messenger?' If so, what benefits can we get by participating in it? ’

Barrett, who couldn't contain this thought, immediately withdrew his half-stretched arm. Then he turned and prepared to walk towards the Earl's castle - not sure if he would be able to meet him, but at least he could make an appointment for the next meeting.

However, Barrett, who had only taken two steps after turning around, stopped hesitantly: "But can our current team really handle such an important task?" And we have other purposes for going to the Kingdom of Cruze this time......

Eventually, Barrett patted himself on the head: 'Why am I so stunned all of a sudden?' If the Earl wants to send a messenger to the Kingdom of Cruze, he doesn't necessarily have to go by land! They have all other options. What's more, if there is really a plan in this regard, the Earl will definitely have a comprehensive arrangement. We really need to be involved, and we will definitely send someone to call us. I'd better not think like that myself. ’

After some entanglement and hesitation. Barrett eventually got into the carriage heading to the port. This time, he didn't fall asleep under the interplay of light and shadow as before. Until I got up and got out of the car, I was still very energetic. The change really made Barrett a little strange: 'Was he really tired like that?' But there is obviously no problem with reality on the character panel! I'm really getting more and more confused about the game now. ’

Barrett, who had returned to the inn, knocked on the doors of his companions in turn. However, his knock on the door never received a response. Immediately, he could only shake his head helplessly and smiled: "It seems that everyone is busy now, I hope that when it is dinner time, they can return to this hotel!" Otherwise, the related matters will have to be postponed. ”

Fortunately, Barrett's fears did not come true. When it was time to eat, the 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' had a tavern on the first floor. After a full meal in a happy and peaceful atmosphere, Barrett lowered his voice and said, "Wait for everyone to meet in my room, and there will be a new change in the next phase of action." ”

"What's new?" Klamatis's face changed, and he immediately returned to normal. Because she knew it was in public. I don't want to be the center of everyone's attention.

The Bloodstained Grey players then leave in batches, and when Rielly and Lalu finally enter Barrett's room, the cat boy who closes the door leans his back against the door - listening to Lalu in the hallway outside the door, always on the lookout for possible eavesdroppers.

Barrett, who waved his hand to signal that his companions were seated, threw a bombshell as soon as he came up: "The previously agreed plan has lost the basis for implementation, and the Boreham Comptoir has not gone to the caravan of the Cruze Kingdom in the short term. ”

"How so? Barrett, you wouldn't deliberately make up such an excuse for the sake of going by sea! Claudia asked in disbelief.

Barrett spread his hands: "You think I want to!" It's not Ulrique's bunch of guys with holes in their heads who are making a fuss about banning trade. ”

"Forbidden trade? Who would come up with such a stupid policy! "Klaimatis's voice is raised in vain, and as a cleric of the 'goddess of wealth and commerce,' she is particularly sensitive to this aspect of the issue.

"Humph!" Barrett sighed through his nose and said, "Who else but the royal family can enact such a policy in the kingdom of Nohan!" The reasons are also very far-fetched. Until the royal family has made a final decision, it is forbidden to intervene in other countries' civil wars. ”

"What about the Seven Cities Alliance?" Rielly spoke up at this point.

"I don't know." Barrett, who scratched the back of his head, touched his chin again. "Maybe the royal family of Norhan had something to think about the Cruze Civil War, or maybe they didn't see the Northland city-states as a normal and complete state."

"In other words, there will be no caravans from the Boreham family to our destination anytime soon." Claudia was obviously very unwilling.

Barrett nodded: "If there are no surprises, it looks like this from land." In any case, since the royal family has promulgated such a policy, the lords of various places have to give some face. There may be other means in private, but on the surface, he will definitely dissociate himself. At the very least, it is not so easy to be caught. ”

"So we can only hope for other caravans that we don't know very well?" Knowing that Barrett would not spread rumors in this regard, Clematis immediately understood that his party might only be able to settle for the next best thing.

But Barrett did not want to leave her with such hope: "Do you remember, Mr. Josephine? I heard from the leader of the first time we followed the Boreham caravan. He also advises me that if I want to go to the Kingdom of Cruze, it is better not to go overland. Otherwise, this section of the road in the territory of the Norhan Kingdom will become more dangerous. ”

The players who heard this were all silent. The whole room fell silent. It was a long time before Rielly asked, "Is it another dispute between the cupboard and the fireplace?" ”

"Go further!" Barrett shook his head slightly. "This time, the royal family seems to have ended up in person. Although not exclusively to suppress local factions. But that's one of the factors. ”

"In other words, those of us who have been labeled as camps are likely to be harassed by the other party on the way to the Cruze Kingdom." Rielly pressed on.

Barrett nodded, "Maybe it's going to be mistaken for a messenger sent by Boreham Collar or something." When the time comes, those jackals who want to make meritorious contributions will probably pounce on them in groups. ”

"So we're going to sea again?" Kleimatis couldn't help but complain. Claudia shook her head even more: "I don't want to go back to Repulse City!" ”

"Barrett, can you guarantee that you won't have similar problems if you go by water?" Compared to the two emotionally affected companions, the mage showed his own sanity at this time.

"This is indeed not an absolute guarantee." At this point, Barrett shaved his beard with his fingers. "However, Boreham's navy is the strongest in Nohan. So not to mention those cabinets, even if the Norhan royal family wants to send someone to intercept it at sea, the price they pay will definitely make them gnash their teeth. Besides, I didn't go directly to the Cruze Kingdom by sea, and after I had a transit station, I naturally had room for argument. ”

Despite its dominance on land, the Norhan kingdom did not actually have its own navy - the country's only deep-water port was under the jurisdiction of Boreham, and the royal family had little to do with it. To put it another way, it means that there is no qualified access to the sea on the part of the royal family. That being the case, there was no need for a navy in the kingdom direction - not all countries had an inland navy like the Mongols.

Therefore, the fleet led by Boram can be regarded as the sea power of the entire Norhan Kingdom. And if the other forces in Nohan's country want to intercept Bolim's ships at sea, they really have to weigh it.

"So Barrett, you're planning to ignore Dia's feelings right now, aren't you?" Clematis's eyes widened and he glanced at Barrett fiercely.

Barrett shrugged: "Please! That's what I said. In fact, I think the best option is to find a mage to use teleportation and send us directly to the Kingdom of Cruze. This is the only way to solve the problem that is truly safe and effective. ”

"But skip the possible encounters on the way. Isn't it just missing out on a lot of experience and wealth gains? Klaimatis shook his head repeatedly, "And so far away." The cost of teleportation is definitely not small. ”

"If you're in a hurry to upgrade, it's not impossible to go by land!" Barrett touched his chin as he spoke, "Although there will be troubles and obstacles from many aspects, if you succeed in solving the problem, the reward of experience is also rich." But the most important problem is that this choice is likely to make us consume the resurrection stone in our hands. And those caravans that we are not familiar with may sell us outright if they find out that the attackers are targeting us. ”

"It's true that even the big chambers of commerce won't choose to take sides with us on this kind of issue." Clematis, who had learned about the situation through the church, immediately echoed Barrett's view on this issue.

All of a sudden, players are at an impasse over how to get to the Kingdom of Cruze. It's too dangerous to go straight by road. Land and sea are relatively safe, but there are companions who have to face personal problems. As for the safest teleportation, in addition to being expensive, players must also forgo potential gains on the way. It's also disliked by players.

Seeing the anvil that everyone couldn't pay attention to, he was really anxious at this moment: "As the team leader, Barrett, you should give a charter!" ”

"I'd like to have an idea! But what if those ladies don't recognize it? So let them think again! Maybe when you figure it out, you'll be able to figure it out. As he said this, Barrett got up and poured himself a glass of water to moisten his throat, which had spoken too much.

"Alright! If you have an idea, we won't object to the head office! Clematis glanced at Barrett and Anvil in frustration. Obviously, they feel that they are deliberately targeting themselves by singing this harmony.

Facing Clematis's cold eyes, Barrett greeted him with a smile: "I didn't plan to force you into anything. It's just a reminder that after making a choice, you must be mentally prepared to bear the consequences. Wait until you get into trouble in the future, and don't complain. ”

"Don't worry! We're not going to complain about that. Clematis clenched his fist as he spoke, "Then if we give up the passage with the caravan and go on our own, will the goal be smaller?" Is that a way to avoid potential threats? ”

"You still don't have to count on that, unless you have a special guide, any behavior of leaving the established business path is self-inflicted." Barrett immediately rejected Clematis's proposal, "And do you think that the royal family must have no wilderness profession among the watchers everywhere?" Maybe we'll have dug a trap and we're waiting for us. ”

"After a long time, in the end, there is only a waterway to choose from." With his hands on his chest, Klaimatis immediately turned his head.

Barrett, who found that he was becoming more and more unable to talk now, immediately took out the authority of the team leader and accentuated his tone: "Can you guys not always think about the little gains on the road!" Isn't it enough for us to show our skills in the chaos of the Cruze Kingdom? Do you have to fight those official and unofficial guys in the territory of the Norhan Kingdom? And the earlier you get to the Cruze Kingdom, you have a better chance of helping Noodles complete the task. ”

"If it's teleportation, it's best to find a mage who once lived in the Cruze Kingdom." Knowing what Barrett was thinking, Rieli immediately began to fill in the gaps.

Kleimatis subconsciously pressed his money bag: "Lily, do you really think that is the right choice?" Don't forget Lalu's current advanced cost, you haven't saved it yet! ”

"If you don't have all the savings, you can save them slowly! Anyway, judging from Lalu's current situation, it's still early to advance! Rieli was rarely more open-minded on the issue at this point - of course, in Barrett's view, the main purpose might have been to embarrass a few of his friends.

"Since even you said so, then I'm fine." Kleimatis compromised, "But it doesn't seem like it's easy to find a suitable and reliable caster!" ”

"Don't worry! I'll just go to the family mage for this. Barrett spoke with confidence.

[It's about to be 515, I hope to continue to hit the 515 red envelope list, and the red envelope rain will be able to give back to readers and promotional works on May 15. A piece is also love, and it must be better! (To be continued.) )

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