PS: Revision, please later.

Claymatis. Bot nodded thoughtfully: "That's right! Ports are able to bring amazing prosperity and convenient logistics. But they are not essential, otherwise those landlocked countries would not be able to survive. ”

"Without sea freight, prices in some areas may fluctuate very harshly." Barrett said as if he remembered something, and a strange smile appeared on his face: "But as long as the profiteers who maliciously hoard are controlled, this situation is not enough to threaten the survival of the race." Of course, the quality of life and war potential will be affected to some extent. ”

Claudia. Auditore apparently did not agree with Barrett's statement: "But in this case, the interests of those big people will still be greatly affected!" Will they not react to this? ”

"After all, the Shahua Fish People are also intelligent creatures, and those big chambers of commerce may be able to find a way to coexist peacefully with them! Until the last expectation disappears, I don't think those powerful pan-continents will choose to go head-to-head. Speaking of this, Barrett paused: "The only people who really want to reclaim the port immediately are the owners of the harbor that have been encroached upon." That's a real loss for them. ”

Waynes. Kent couldn't help but speak at this time: "Then what about the nobles who agree with the country!" The relationship between the nobles is intertwined, and it shouldn't be difficult to pull a few allies in this kind of thing, right? ”

"It depends on what the landless lords are willing to pay! After all, if you want to completely drive out these fish people, you will have to pay a very high price. The interaction between the nobles is very realistic! Verbal solidarity is not costly. But if they want to provide some material support, they need to be rewarded with enough heart. As he spoke, Barrett moved his ass to sit up a little more comfortably.

Claudia. Auditore touched his chin: "Judging by my dealings with those nobles. Barrett is telling the truth! From this point of view, the so-called counteroffensive may be far away. ”

"If the lords of the dead ports are willing to give up some of the rights and interests of the ports, it is not that they will not be able to organize enough troops in a short time." Barrett smiled, "But human greed can lengthen the whole negotiation process considerably. According to the past practice, it will take a few months to negotiate everything. If you want to solve the problem, it's too early! ”

"If a lord regains the territory with his own strength, then Barrett's Lian Ke will be swollen." Claymatis. Bott laughed and patted Barrett's left arm.

"I was only talking about the situation that the local lords were unable to solve. If there are some outliers whose strength is extraordinary. It is not impossible to recapture the port on your own. Barrett smiled strangely at this: "But don't forget what the most important role of the port is. A limited number of ports and waterways blocked by fishmen. If sea and river transportation cannot be restored, even if the port is recaptured, it will be a waste of manpower. I'm afraid I'll have to wait for the actions of those big chambers of commerce to have results! ”

Although Barrett's answer was very negative. But you all have to think that he is very reasonable. Waynes. Kent looked at the civilians who were dragging their families and moved not far away, and sighed: "I don't know what will last for them." ”

"If you're worried about the civilians, don't worry. For the nobility, the lords were the most important asset. Count Sandy Lands' territory should be much more than Sigma Town! They should be properly accommodated. Barrett said and patted Waynes gently. Kent's shoulder, signaling his reassurance.

But Barrett himself has become a little gloomy. The previous attack by the Sawa Fishmen had also caused a lot of casualties to the inhabitants of Sigma Town. Needless to say, the civilians who are reluctant to leave are waiting for them to be turned into a meal of fish feed. Even among the civilians who decided to evacuate. Many also died under the pursuit of the Sawa fish.

Don't look at the mercenaries arranged by Barrett and his party and Count Sandy Lands to take on a dangerous mission for the Queen's Palace. However, the numerical superiority of the Sawa Fish was too great, and no matter how hard these warriors tried to intercept them, it was still difficult to intercept them all.

As a result, a considerable number of Sawa fishmen bypassed the interception net, and injuries to the fleeing civilians were inevitable. Fortunately, the Fishmen are aquatic creatures after all, which makes them have an instinctive fear of staying away from water sources.

Under the influence of this fear, the sava fishmen often chased them out of the village and stopped not far behind. Thanks to this, most of the civilians who chose to evacuate with the administration and the major churches were able to escape.

Looking at the civilians who dragged their families and uprooted their homes not far away. Waynes. Kent turned his head and asked, "Mr. Boreham, what are you going to do next?" ”

"Prepare what to do!" As he spoke, Barrett swept his gaze over his companion on the flatbed, "I still have to discuss this with my friends before I can give a final answer." Instead, Mr. Kent, what are you going to do? The previous task that had been put on hold for the time being. Now I have to give up completely! ”

Waynes found the ball being kicked back to his side. Kent touched the bridge of his nose a little embarrassed: "I don't know if I want to give up that task!" We will have to wait until the nearest temple to listen to the teachings of our lord. If you want to continue the previous mission, it's a big deal to go overland. Like Barrett, you said, it's not that you can't do it without leaving the waterway. ”

"That's right! You don't even know what you're going to do next. Where did we get so much spirit to take care of our arrangements here! Barrett shook his head. Then he turned his gaze to his companion: "Miss Bott and Miss Auditore." You two think we're going straight to the previous mission location! Let's go to the nearest town and see how the Earl of Sandy Lands reacts to the fall of Sigmar. ”

"Barrett, you just said that. It's unlikely that the nobles will launch an operation to reclaim the lost territory in a short period of time, right? While saying this, Claudia. Auditore stared at Barrett with wide eyes, as if he were going to bite down on him if he wanted to have some undesirable reaction.

"Hey! Feed! Feed! I'm not a game planner. How can anything be said! The previous speculation was just a general situation, and it still needs to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis for each lord. Barrett was about to roll his eyes when he said this. We are not familiar with the Earl of Sandy Lands in this territory. His character, the strength of all aspects of his territory, the influence of his subordinates, etc., will affect his judgment. So what exactly will he do. How can I speculate without enough intelligence. ”

"The feeling of the unknown was fascinating, but I knew it wasn't what I wanted." Claymatis. Bott also chimed in at this time, "If that Earl of Sandy Lands is really going to board for a few months. It's just a waste of time for us to wait in town. Then it's better to complete the original plan first! ”

Rielly reached out and poked her friend's waist: "Even if that Earl Sandy Lands has plans to regain the lost territory." It shouldn't be so fast. You must know that preparing for war can be a very time-consuming and laborious task. Maybe wait until we've completed our previous plan. I might be able to catch up with it when I come back! ”

"Lily, don't make a fuss!" Claymatis. Bot drained Rielly's fingers moving around his waist, "Looks like we're going to be on an expedition again." ”

"Expeditions are exaggerating! I remember correctly. The next part of the planned journey is only 5-6 days! Unfortunately, there are not many towns in that part of the map. Barrett asked rhetorically, pulling the edge of the car with his hand.

Claudia. Auditore suddenly smiled at this time: "Barrett, you naturally can't find anything on the map in your hand." The smallest unit marked on it is also a small town! ”

"In other words, Miss Auditore, you have a more detailed map." Barrett's eyes lit up at this point.

Claudia. Auditore shook his head: "I'm sorry! Disappointed you. Unless there is some special purpose, no one will mark such a careful village on the map. After all, it doesn't make much sense. ”

"Of course I do. I just thought you had some kind of unusual special map! After all, the two of them were also people with status in Repulse City! So isn't it normal to get that kind of rare item? Barrett teased while spreading his hands, as if with a slight provocation.

Meet Barrett's conceited Claudia. Auditore looked at Clematis. Bot at a glance. The latter immediately explained: "Although I didn't get a map for that special purpose. But I also learned from the caravans that Guò used to travel on this trade route that there was a small village called Ai Ku in that location on the map. I think it should serve as our last supply point before we head out into the jungle. ”

After listening to Clematis. After Bot's narration. Barrett, who was clasping his hands on his chest, asked angrily: "I said two eldest ladies!" You've decided to officially join the Bloodstained Grey Flower group. Then this kind of information should be given to us at that time. ”

"This! This is our negligence. "Claymatis. Bot stuck out his tongue in embarrassment.

Claudia. Auditore also scratched his head embarrassedly: "Inexperienced, aren't the two of us inexperienced in this area!" ”

"You two little girls. What the hell is going on in your head! As she said this, Rielly held out her finger and pointed at Clematis. Bot and Claudia. Auditore's head slammed into the ground. This kind of posture is clearly to repay some interest on the crusade he experienced before.

It's a pity that Barrett is not ready to do what the mage wished: "Forget it! The past is what makes them pass. But next time, remember not to make this kind of low-level mistake again. ”

"Your Excellency, Captain, you are magnanimous." Claudia. Auditore slapped himself on the back as he grabbed Rielly's hand that was pointing at his head.

At the same time, Clematis. Bot even threw Rielly directly on the flatbed. Troubled by Claymatis. The mage who was pressed under Bot struggled and protested loudly, "I protest! I'm protesting! Barrett, you're treated differently. It is a differential treatment. ”

The halfling wanderer, who was lying silently on the car, couldn't help but smile after seeing Rielly deflated. Only Lalu's kitten boy was hurriedly pulling: "Don't make trouble! You two don't make a fuss......"

If it weren't for the deliberate tightness. Barrett was already laughing heartily by this time.

Perhaps to take care of civilians who had not traveled far, the retreat from Sigma Town was not a quick one. Even if you are walking on an existing road. It took more than 2 days to see people.

Claudia lying on the edge of the car. Auditore pointed ahead and shouted, "Guys! Look! A tall tower is a tall tower. ”

Barrett looked up and saw a simple stone tower in his field of vision. He looked at the few runes on the tower and touched his chin: "It looks like a mage tower!" I really didn't expect that there was such a powerful force in the county of Sandy Lands. I think the Count himself should be able to reclaim Sigmar. ”

"Nope! Not a real mage tower. The energy fluctuations of the Mage Tower are much more pronounced than it is. If my arcane knowledge is not wrong. At best, this is a half-finished mage tower. Rielly immediately refuted Barrett's claim, and then waved her fingers to make this conclusion: "According to my experience, the mages in it are only four or five rings at most. ”

"What do you mean that the mages in the cai are only four or five rings at most? Lily, you're only a 2-ring mage! "Take this opportunity Claudia. Auditore tickled Rielly's waist.

"Haha! Ha ha! You can't just let me finish my words. Rielly, who was so scratched that she couldn't help but laugh, immediately turned around and fought back. Let's see who's really good. ”

For the two people who made a mess, the players have long been surprised. But Barrett muttered to himself: 'Why do I always feel that the relationship between Rielly and Auditore is a little wrong?' This doesn't look like a friend of ordinary Cheng dù! Poor Lalu ......'

However, since you have seen the tower, it proves that the destination city of the retreat is already close at hand. And not just the players. Even Waynes, who had a stiff face along the way. Kent smiled as well.

Along the way, the paladin was worried about the civilians on the move. Even with the care of the church, for many people who have never traveled far away. After the ups and downs of the destruction of his home, it would be a real collapse to go so far. Waynes along the way. Kent has used his holy healing powers many times. Pulled the man back from the ghost door. And now he finally doesn't have to worry about it anymore.

After entering the city, the player's carriage finally stopped at the outskirts of the city, which is at the junction of the market and the civilian area, and not far from the square stands the half-finished tower that Barrett used as a mage's tower.

After getting out of the car, Barrett turned to Waynes. Kent waved goodbye: "Goodbye Mr. Kent, may you go further and further on the noble path." ”

Waynes. Kent directly stretched out his right hand and patted Barrett: "I also wish you a smooth completion of your mission." I hope to see you again in the future! ”

"Fate is always impermanent! Maybe today's parting is the beginning of the next encounter. Barrett replied with a smile.

After separating from the paladin, the players walked directly into the square. Here the tower in front of you becomes clearer. From the moss and marks on it, you can see that the tower has been standing here for a long time.

Barrett turned to Rielly and asked, "Although you said before that this is not a real mage tower. However, since there are at least 4 rings of mages stationed inside. Then you should be able to get some spell supplies! ”

"I'll take care of that! Tell me what you need. Rielly patted her towering mountain, after all, mages and mages tend to talk to each other.

"Barrett, look over there, it looks like there's a sign." As he spoke, Noodles pointed to the large wooden plank not far from the tower.

Barrett swept his gaze and made a direct decision: "Rielly and Miss Bott will go to the tower to see if they can buy spell consumables. The rest of me went with me to take a look at the notice board. ”

"Barrett, didn't you say before that you weren't going to take on the mission here, but to fulfill our previous commission? Why do you pay attention to the notice board now? "Claudia. Auditore asked, grabbing Barrett's arm.

"I'm not going to take on any assignments here!" Saying this, Barrett patted his head as if he understood something: "I almost forgot about it, you are a complete novice in this area!" The bulletin boards not only have commissions, but also often inform them of certain special city customs and restrictions. It can be said to be a very convenient source of information. ”

"That's right! Lords often had new ordinances, perhaps warnings, and arranged for someone to read them out and paste them on the notice board. At the same time, those commissioned texts can also tell us some general information about the surrounding areas of the city. Speaking of which, the noodles touched their chins. But we don't seem to have paid much attention to the way the billboard looks all this way! ”

Barrett smiled and said, "Who makes every action we do with a strong sense of purpose?" It's simply those entrusted tasks that come to us on the ground. We don't have to look for tasks ourselves! ”

Fortunately, because of the previous fish-man attack, most of the mercenaries and adventurers have already been hired. There aren't many companions in the square now. Otherwise, Barrett's statement would definitely usher in a considerable amount of fierce light - for most adventurers. Barrett's words were both showing off naked.

"Off topic! Off topic! Rielly clapped her hands, "Do you have any consumables you'd like to purchase at the Mage Tower?" ”

"I guess in terms of scrolls, Rielly is much more familiar with you than us laymen, so it's up to you to decide. However, healing potions are essential. Barrett's words, while giving Rielly autonomy, also secretly praised her.

This is Clematis. Bot waved the green stick in his hand: "Don't I have this?" I don't need a healing potion or anything! ”

Looking at the newly rejuvenated secondary rejuvenation magic wand, Barrett shook his head: "Although the total amount of secondary rejuvenation is sufficient. But its recovery speed is too slow. When it comes to fighting, every second counts. Even Miss Bot, you're afraid there are times when you can't get busy. It is still necessary to leave two bottles of potion for emergency relief. ”

"Alright! I know what I'm going to do this time. With that, Rielly led Clematis. Bot walked to the gate of the tall, deserted-looking tower.

The rest of the players walked towards the sign. Later, I found that the signs were nailed on top of each other, and the wooden bulletin boards were still stained with reddish-brown stains.

Barrett touched his chin and wondered, "Is the reward given by the bear goblin too low?" This should be the price of the goblin. There's obviously something wrong with that! ”

"Wait! Barrett, take a look! It seems that there is a sign of the village we are going to! "Claudia. Auditore was so excited that he shouted.

Barrett followed Claudia. Auditore looked at it, then frowned: "Clear the giant spiders in the forest!" However, there is no clear reward for this mission! ”

"Anyway, it's a stopper! If it's a troublesome word. Let's get it done! "Claudia. Auditore agitated.

And on the other side.

Barrett touched his chin and wondered, "Is the reward given by the bear goblin too low?" This should be the price of the goblin. There's obviously something wrong with that! ”

"Wait! Barrett, take a look! It seems that there is a sign of the village we are going to! "Claudia. Auditore was so excited that he shouted.

Barrett followed Claudia. Auditore looked at it, then frowned: "Clear the giant spiders in the forest!" However, there is no clear reward for this mission! ”

"Anyway, it's a stopper! If it's a troublesome word, we'll solve it! "Claudia. Auditore agitated.

And on the other side. (To be continued)