Under Barrett's gaze, Captain Rollins looked slightly embarrassed. For a moment he didn't seem to know how to answer Barrett's question. Looking at the other party's constipated expression, Barrett began to muttered in his own heart: "You said it! Did you not find a suspicious target, or did you think of it and didn't dare to say ......it?"

"I wonder what you know about the Northland city-states, Mr. Boreham?" Captain Rollins asked, letting go of his furrowed brow slightly.

Barrett smiled: "The other countries on the lower continent, we may not know. But these neighbors to Nohan are still very well educated in terms of family education. And I was doing pretty well......"

In fact, Barrett is actually lying, and it is usually said that the main education in aristocratic families is about the hostile government of the power to which they belong. This is in preparation for a possible war in the future. For example, the Northland city-state, which has never had a presence in the Western Continent, often only stays later.

But Barrett himself was well aware of the loose alliance in the North. After all, the Northland city-states have been an important trading partner for the Boram family since the days when Norhan was still a principality. Boreham's reputation as a military industry was only established during the civil wars of the Northland city-states.

As a qualified arms dealer, Barrett during the testing period led a series of big businesses. The reason why the original Northland Tri-City Alliance (now the Seven-City Federation) was able to fight a bloody way surrounded by powerful enemies was Barrett's efforts at that time were also indispensable. So the ties between the two sides are still strong today.

And the last time Barrett was on a family escort mission, he made up for the news of the Northland city-states in recent years. Combined with the memories of the past, I already have a clear impression of this.

"Then you should have heard of the mammoth kingdom!" Captain Rollins merely pointed to this point, and did not mean to go further.

Barrett nodded: "So those barbarians did a good job?" But those attackers didn't look like the Great Chief's men! ”

Despite its name, the so-called mastodon kingdom is only one part of the city-states of the Northlands. And it's called the king. In most of the countries of the Western Continent it is serious, and it is nothing more than a barbarian chieftain of Russia and Japan. In fact, in real-world history, it is not uncommon for a region under a single regime to be named after a country. The most famous are the republics of Russia and the Soviet Union, but there are considerable differences between the two.

Russia's union republics are ethnic autonomous republics, similar to China's ethnic autonomous regions. It's just that the power is greater than that of the autonomous region, and its status is equivalent to that of a region. This is comparable to the aristocratic feudal system of this world. Although he has a high degree of self-control, he still needs to be accountable to a higher level of monarchy.

The republics of the Soviet Union used to be independent states, and they were only put together after the establishment of socialist regimes, as can be seen from the full name of the Soviet Union, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. This has never happened before in a game. Even when it was originally against foreign invasions, humanity was still politically independent of each other only as a coalition.

"Although those guys have not been very strong at sea, they have been more or less out of the team in recent years. Of course, these attackers at sea were mainly from the outer tribes and a small number of elite hired soldiers. So the image is a little different a little bit back and forth. Captain Rollins added.

After taking off his gloves, Barrett touched his chin: "In this case, those councilors in Walkerson City should not let it go!" ”

"Then it depends on how big things go. After all, pirates have always been a tradition in the Northlands. If the impact is not great, the Federation of Seven Cities does not want to meet with the Mammoth Kingdom. After all, the last friction between the two sides has only just ended. Captain Rollins sighed.

Broadly speaking, the northern city-states are the areas north of King Norhan and east of the Demon Wastes. It's not just the vast wilderness. It is also home to natural and deep lakes. It is connected to the sea by a network of shallow and swampy rivers. It is well known that the main population centers in the northern city-states are not small (but unfortunately too scattered). However, most of the cities there were built on the ruins of ancient history. Many avenues, trails, and unspecified caravan routes lead from the territory of the Kingdom of Nohan to the northern city-state region.

In fact, most of the cities in the northern city-states were traded and transported by ship. These cities were largely built where ships could pass, and the convenience and efficiency of water transportation made land often a supplement. Of course, this is an exception in the harsh winter months.

Because this area is sparsely populated. At the same time, the cold and plundering mode of existence once made the development of civilization here chaotic and disorderly. For the traveler on foot, there is often a long way to go to the next place to rest and provide for nourishment. And there won't be any safe campsites to speak of.

Such an environment makes the northern city-state region, although it has a huge amount of natural mineral resources. But only those who are brave enough can win these riches against all odds. The area is desolate and desolate, and the winter is harsh. Raging dragons, rampaging pirates, and a sizable local greedy government.

In addition, there was no unified and powerful government in the north, which was originally composed of relatively independent medium-sized cities, scattered villages and clan settlements scattered across the vast wilderness. North of Varela, in particular, is a wild region known as the polar permafrost, covered by eternal winter and snow and ice. Wind and snow from the polar permafrost in the harsh winter season. It allows residents of other areas to experience the local atmosphere for a while.

Such an environment makes the three camps of the Seven Cities Federation, the Mammoth Dynasty and the Council of Nobles have their own advantages, and neither can easily win the other. Even the Federation of Seven Cities, which was founded on industry and commerce, did not dare to put too much pressure on the Mammoth Dynasty in maintaining maritime trade routes.

Barrett was thoughtful: "I think I should understand what's going on." But in this case, I'm afraid it will be a little different from my previous guess! Let's hope there really won't be the next attack! Then Mr. Rawlings, it's like we're going back to our room to rest. ”

After saying this, Barrett waved his hand at his teammates. Several players followed Barrett as they walked to the cabin. While Barrett and Captain Rollins were talking, Clematis. Bot has used his wand to solve the injuries on his companions.

After returning to the cabin, Laudia. Auditore looked at Barrett with his own curious eyes: "The mammoth kingdom mentioned earlier. Sound like you mean just a tribe? ”

"I'm more worried about Barrett's later statement and why the previous guess was wrong." Anvil was concerned about the fate of the Yorkshire Mariner.

Barrett put away the armor with a touch of his ring and said, "The situation in the mammoth kingdom starts with the environment in which they live. This political entity is in the area north of Varela......"

Locals usually live in small tribal villages. The village, which is about ten to fifteen families, often runs over the years as a result of the depletion of the fertile soil of one place, who call themselves uderik, which is said to mean the people of freedom.

However, because of this, they can only use weapons that don't require much metal: hand axes, for example. Bows, sticks, spears, ropes, and spears. Iron and steel were scarce in the area, making it difficult for these people to produce metal armor of any texture. As a result, their warriors usually wore animal skin cuirasses and carried large oval animal skin shields.

Of course, without the help of the caster, it would be difficult for these settlements to live in such a harsh environment. Tribal customs govern the social activities and witchcraft of the country clans, although the people there are as talented as anyone else. However, there is often only one arcane spellcaster who can be licensed to use his skills in the clan or village where he has agreed to be licensed.

Often, these sorcerers and sorcerers were involved in hunting, sacrificing, and making potions to help the warriors. The forsaken mages hide in the jungle and secretly study their magic. Or they can leave their homes and run to the larger cities in the southwest.

"Those guys are wary of magic beyond the comprehension of traditional shamans. With this culture, I think you can understand how short the other side is in terms of casters. Barrett leaned a little weakly against the wooden wall.

That is to say. Barrett: Your previous assessment of the enemy's strength was wrong. A third attack is still possible. "Claymatis. Bot then looked at the mace on his waist, "I only have this spare weapon now." ”

"But in that kind of environment, it is difficult for the local people to survive on their own fishing, hunting and planting. Why do they do this kind of behavior that destroys the foundation of commerce when they need to trade? That's when Lalu asked rarely.

"Lalu, your mind is really sharp! Yes, life is really hard for the people in that place. The land part is either frozen marsh or full of stones and boulders, and hunger is a cruel specter that pervades itself in the harsh winter. Hence the many adults who are able to work. All are engaged in trade during the summer months. They brought salted fish, furs from the south. Warm woolen clothes, as well as a variety of small goods to profit. But Barrett's voice then changed, "But while the local residents act as caravans, they often prepare their large axes and small round shields, waiting for the opportunity to loot themselves. The inhabitants were predatory robbers in their minds, and distant lands seemed less dangerous than their cold homeland. ”

"Looks like we're only able to pray now. I hope I don't get caught at sea by those guys again. "Claymatis. Bot said as if he had really begun to pray to the god she believed in.

"I don't think we've had that bad luck. It is unlikely that the opposing side will have all the armed ships in one place. It shouldn't be so easy to find a third ship in a short period of time. It will be safe when we get into the patrol range of the Walkerson Navy. Barrett's words seemed to be comforting, but after hearing them, the players' emotions began to calm down.

The consumption of the sea armament is quite large, and it is impossible for the mammoth kingdom to rely on them in vain. So these guys often have their own channels of making money. However, there are only so many resources in each area of the sea, and the result of all the ships being gathered can only greatly affect the profits. So a lot of times they always act separately.

Even if there is a communication channel between each other, it still takes time to assemble. And the Yorkshire Mariner is now halfway there. After entering the range of Walkerson's strength, those privateers of the Mammoth Kingdom did not dare to be so arrogant.

Although very close to the pronunciation of Saxony, Walkerson and the former are two completely different cities - Walkerson is a city-state with strong sea power, because the land trade is invaded by nomadic tribes, so there are not many land trade caravans. Of course, there were some nomadic tribes in the northern city-states who were friendly with the Walkers. Although the people of Walkerson City adopted a commercial republic, the large families took turns in power, and it favored the republic of Guizhou in Barre's eyes.

In the early years, the commerce of Walkerson City was not very prosperous, but in the last 200 years it has slowly begun to catch up with those who came before it through maritime trade. It relies on mines of gold, silver, copper, and iron, as well as trade goods for fish, ponies, products, ivory, timber, and other external needs. Its maritime trade became more and more prosperous.

At the same time, in order to ensure its own maritime trade, the naval construction of Walkerson City has always been large. The fiscal tilt is also very obvious. As a result, the city of Walkerson could only be dominated by infantry on land, and even the number of light cavalry was not too large. Every time the Northland city-states fought infighting, they often relied on strong walls to hold on and wait for reinforcements. If you are fighting in the field outside the city, it is okay to deal with the thieves in normal times. When encountering the Mammoth Kingdom and the Council of Nobles, it can act as a shrunken turtle.

However, the shipbuilding industry in Walkerson City is quite good among the northern cities, and it can become a relatively stable source of revenue while reducing naval expenses. The strong navy ensured the foreign trade of the city during the war, which was an important reason why it was able to survive the siege many times.

It was precisely because of this strength that the sea power of the Mammoth Kingdom would never dare to easily provoke the majesty of Walkerson City. Activities in the seas outside the sphere of influence are nothing. You will never dare to enter its sphere of influence. So the Yorkshire Mariner would have been out of danger for just a few more days. (To be continued.) )

PS: In the process of revising the wording. Thanks to the "Empty Color of Nothing", "Half Saw Nanmu", "Heiyezhuiji", "Mythical Dragon", "Haicheng Yuefeng", "Lazy Ying Long", "Picking Flowers and Robbing Colors", "Si Old Man", "Light Fish", "pz.bug", "Long Time Not Coming", "Little GEnd", "Scholar Is Useless", "Phantom Moon の殇", "Yangguan Ancient 123" and "Xiaokou Crazy" and other 16 big votes. At the same time, thank you "tsnxyz" for the big tip.