Chapter 12 Rational War
"It looks like the first thing we did when we returned to Boreham was probably to find a buyer for the loot this time." As he said this, Barrett moved his neck. Although from confirming the type of enemy this time, he knew that he might not be able to harvest many items that the 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' team could use. But when he got it, he found that he didn't even need one, which was beyond Barrett's expectations.
"There is a wide market for daggers. Even if they don't have a dedicated user, many of them will buy them back as auxiliary or emergency weapons. In general, it is not a worry about sales at all. Clematis, who was from the perspective of a businessman, immediately gave his own analysis, "If the dragon fire talisman is concerned, I think the Befstoke family in Borem will not lack interest. Even if they don't lack it for the time being, they can still exchange good things for noodles through the 'Good Dragon God' Church. But it's not easy to find a suitable buyer for the 'jet black mask'. After all, environments like the Black Dragon Swamp are not easy to encounter. β
Enchanted dragon tooth daggers are a commodity that is in high demand, and I won't talk about it for the time being. Exclusive items like the Dragonfire Charm are not in high demand, but they tend to be produced in small quantities. As long as there are suitable channels, it is not too difficult to make a move. The only thing I need to worry about is the 'jet-black mask' with a somewhat strange effect. This thing feels like giving the wearer a weak black dragon bloodline, but unfortunately there aren't too many people who really need it.
Barrett then nodded and agreed with Clematis: "Indeed. If it's just the underwater breathing effect, I think Boreham's territory will not be less demanding. However, with other abilities to sell 9,000 gold coins, it is indeed too cost-effective for people who do not have special new requirements. β
"Let's wait until we get back to Boreham! Maybe it's better to meet the team that discovered the black dragon's lair and desperately needed it. Rielly cheered up. Apparently, he was also worried that the unclear deal could affect the morale of the team.
Barrett also felt that this topic should be ended as soon as possible, and he immediately said after he got up: "Let's rest quickly after eating!" I'm going to have to go tomorrow! β
Magic rope space as usual. Everyone climbed into another dimension along the rope. For mages who are able to master this spell, it tends to be the way to sleep in the wild for the vast majority of spell casters. Although it cannot be said to be completely safe, it can at least cope with a considerable number of raiders and harassment in the wild. After all, there are not many enemies that can detect and accurately attack another dimension.
The next day, with the light of the morning light, the players who almost lived in the glass house were awakened. The seven men confirmed that Shino was not a threat through the one-way perspective window before sliding down the rope in full gear. Next, gnaw on the dry food as usual, and prepare the preparation spell for the spell. Everything is prepared for the next possible threats and battles of the author.
When it was time to get back on the road, Rielly had some doubts: "Is it better to prepare the Phantom Pony today or just use the summoning mount?" β
A summoning mount is a spell summoning to summon a light pony or pony (at the discretion of the caster) to use as a mount. The summoned horse will provide voluntary and good service to the caster and his companions. And the horses are equipped with bridles, bridles, and saddles. At the same level, this spell lasts twice as long as the Phantom Pote, and more importantly, it is a 1-ring spell, which costs much less than the 3-ring Phantom Pote.
Especially if you have to summon at least 5 horses at a time, and you have to use scrolls and magic wands, the price gap between the two will be even wider. No wonder Rielly, who is now saving money, behaves hesitantly. Although this is a team expense that can be reimbursed, the final cost will also be reflected in the team's running costs. This will still have an effect on Rieli's final gains.
Of course, the more expensive Phantom Pony is not without its benefits. First of all, its movement speed increases with the caster's level, and Rielly's current level speed is twice that of a normal mount summoned. At a higher caster's energy level, the Phantom Pony can also gain some special abilities, such as being able to walk in the sand without difficulty or slowing down. Running on muddy and swampy ground (level 8). Use the water to walk as you like (level 10), and indirectly use the air to walk (level 12) and even fly (level 14).
It can be said that after reaching level 8, the Phantom Pony will leave most of the animal mounts behind in the wilderness. It's just that in the case of Rielly, there are not too many advantages that it can rely on now.
After a little consideration, Barrett decided: "It's still the Phantom Pony!" I don't want to leave such a visible footprint on the tracker. Even if we want to save, we have to wait until we have passed the fork in the road and let the other party not confirm our specific direction. β
"In that case, you're probably going to have to have lunch on horseback." Lyelly didn't complain any further. She clenched the wand in her hand and summoned the five real mounts again.
The players who turned on the horse galloped all the way to the 'Xishuipan Town' where they had made their decision. However, the 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' mercenary group, which was not familiar with the geography of the Cruze Kingdom, had to temporarily move along the existing path at this time. They don't have a wilderness profession. If you go into the wilderness at such a distance, you can only end up getting lost in the wilderness.
After completing the alternation of the sun and the moon, the players finally completed the first step of their journey and embarked on the road north. Although it has only been used for two days, the original new magic wand is now only half used. At the same time, according to Rielly's current daily spell slots, even if there are no other costs. It will take about 3-4 days to fill them up. At the same time, it also consumes a lot of materials prepared in advance and even the experience of the mage.
So after making sure that the initial journey left no trace, players re-put into the normal mounts that were summoned to ensure that they would be able to summon the Phantom Pony in the future if they needed to flee urgently. Barrett would never admit that this was a compromise he had made following Rieli's advice and preparing to control the cost of the action.
"The next step is to enter Wellington City's sphere of influence. Although generally speaking, this type of patrol ranger excluded from the city will not appear in areas that are more than half a day's ride away from the city. But we still can't afford to take it lightly. After all, the Cruze royal family definitely has a certain number of air cavalry. If one of them were to be sent to Wellington, it would be possible to find our tracks. Barrett, who probably mentally calculated the itinerary. On horseback, he reminded his teammates behind him.
It is a difficult task to travel through 'enemy-occupied territory' without being able to grasp the information. As captain, Barrett had to think as much about what might happen at this point. Otherwise, one careless person will get the whole team into unnecessary trouble - like the air cavalry he just mentioned. Although Barrett didn't think that the expensive class would be specifically targeted at his own party. But if the other party really finds out about the player's party, I'm afraid they won't mind coming down to fight the autumn wind.
"I'm afraid it won't be of much use if you remind you! If there is an air cavalry, do you think we have the means to detect the opponent first? Clematis couldn't help but complain at this time.
Barrett, who heard this, instantly froze, and then could only scratch the back of his head brightly: "If we really meet the cavalry in the sky, we can only consider ourselves unlucky." However, I should still be able to avoid the normal rangers, so pay attention to whether there is any dust near the horizon. In this dry autumn it is difficult for the average cavalry to hide this. β
In order to prevent being caught. Players of the Bloodstained Grey Flower had to avoid the armies controlled by the Cruze royal family. So after entering the controlled area of Wellington City, they simply abandoned the road and began to trek through the wilderness on horseback. The undulating surface, and the rocks that appeared in front of them from time to time, affected the ordinary mounts that had been summonedβand the speed of their progress slowed down.
"Barrett, when do you think we'll be able to get to 'Brook Pan Town' at this rate!" Finding that Claudia's speed had suddenly dropped after leaving the trade route, she couldn't help but ask such questions.
At this time, Barrett was staring ahead with wide eyes, so he said without looking back: "According to the previous calculations, we will pass through the open field from here, and if nothing else, we should be able to see 'Streampan Town' in about 2 days." And you can rest assured that it is like a horse slowing down in the wilderness. I had anticipated in advance that the timeline for the operation would not be affected too much. β
"But if you want to avoid accidents, I'm afraid it's not an easy thing! After all, in war-torn areas, the law and order situation has become a mess. Hearing this, Clematis let out such an exclamation as he glanced around.
Then Rielly said in that slightly brisk tone, "Looks like we were lucky before!" I've been in the Cruze Kingdom for so many days, and I haven't met a single bandit. I can't believe it, in the past rumors, there are always unclean wild criminal gangs here. β
"If I'm right, we've not encountered bandits. I'm afraid it's not just a matter of luck. Barrett, holding the reins, spoke with a little seriousness at this time.
As soon as the voice fell, the noodles were connected: "Barrett is right! Judging by the past accounts and my own observations. It's a little wrong that we haven't met any of those robbers in the few days we've been out of town. β
"Oh! If that's the case, Barrett thinks what's going on right now. Rielly, who was bobbing and falling on horseback, was also unable to control her curiosity.
Barrett, who confirmed that there was no obstacle ahead, turned his head: "Think about it, since the Cruze royal family has begun to forcibly recruit mercenaries and adventurers. So for those bandits and rogues, how could they let go of the opportunity to be co-opted! β
"Co-opted by the royal family? How can it be. You know, in normal times, the ruling officials can't do anything about those guys. When the two armies were unable to spare their strength in the confrontation, how could the royal family have so much manpower and material resources to absorb those bandits. Claudia instinctively felt that something was wrong with Barrett's statement.
Barrett, who heard this, smiled: "The reason why it can't be eliminated in ordinary times is that it's just not worth it." Now that it has reached its own crisis, the Cruze royal family may not care so much about the cost. Even if it is a bandit and a rogue cobber, most of them are not willing to do this business for the rest of their lives. As long as the Cruze royal family can show sincerity. If you show that you are not guilty of their crimes, and at the same time give money to your identity, I think most of the big bandit gangs will be tempted. β
Politics is always ugly, and laws are often just tools and fig leafs in the hands of rulers. In the face of a crisis that threatens to shake their rule, pardoning the bandit gangs of the past is not a big deal for the Cruze royal family. Under the influence of the idea of learning literature and martial arts and goods in the emperor's family, most of those rogues were also happy to be absorbed by the regular army. At such times, most of them will not oppose Congliang, but are very worried that the official will not look down on them.
And as long as the large bandit gang is organized and co-opted, then the remaining small characters will easily break up because they can't eat the leftovers. Some of them will return to their hometowns to farm, some will change careers to become adventurers, and others will flock to towns with the homeless to see if they can find a bowl to eat.
"If the robbers in the wild are co-opted, then there is really such a possibility!" Speaking of this, Rielly seemed to have a sudden thought, and immediately asked, "But what about the outcasts!" The destructive power of the war is so strong, there must be a lot of displaced people! Even if the robbers were co-opted, why didn't we meet the homeless people along the way? β
"Looks like you don't know much about the war in the kingdom, mage! In the case of disputes between lords in the South, it is rare for the regular army to attack civilians and agricultural facilities. Barrett paused at this point, "After all, no matter which side wins in the end, these will be the basis for their future governance." So usually both parties try to avoid this as much as possible. There will not be a large number of abandoned villages and towns and idle farmlands like in the Northland. As for some of the others who took advantage of the fire, the damage was much less than that of the regular army. (To be continued.) )
PS: Modify the wording. Thanks to the two great rewards of "Worm Pupu" and "Altar Fat Biao".