With the service in front of him turning away, Clematis. Bot tapped his forehead with his finger: "It's a bit noisy outside!" It seems that the Turingnius trading house does not seem to have any intention of calming down the matter. ”

"Looks like they're going to get out of Walkerson City and never trade here again." The anvil also chimed in at this time.

Barrett frowned at this time: "Are those guys really willing to do this business?" It is important to know that it is not only the city that is sensitive to gunpowder smuggling. Judging by what I've heard from the ministers in the other temples. It should be that the entire Seven Cities Alliance is cracking down on this kind of behavior. Therefore, if the Turingnius comptoir can't make a reasonable response to this, not only Walkerson, but the entire Seven Cities Alliance will expel them. At that time, almost all the maritime trade in the Northland said goodbye to them. ”

As one of the three major forces in the Northlands, the Seven Cities Alliance may have the smallest territory among the Northland city-states and does not have enough strategic depth. But their population was not much smaller than that of the other two polities, and they also had the most developed industry and commerce in the region. In addition, the Seven Cities Alliance has a monopoly on all the deep-water ports in the Northlands, as well as a huge sea power.

If they boycott it, no chamber of commerce will want to get a piece of the Northlands' maritime trade. Even if they want to trade through small ports that are not under their control, there is also a risk of being intercepted by patrol warships on the way - unless they open up a new route to bypass the patrol area of the warships, it is better to obediently return to land and transfer them by horse-drawn carriage!

And once the Chamber of Commerce was expelled from the Seven Cities Alliance's sphere of influence, the most dynamic areas in the Northland were directly closed to them. Even if the goods were transported to the Northland by land. That chamber of commerce was also not able to operate within the confines of the Seven Cities Alliance. That is, I want to sell them something. Either choose to smuggle bribes. Or make a profit for the other second-tier dealers.

This kind of loss is by no means something that any chamber of commerce can give up if it says to give up. So the decision in front of us is strange. What kind of trick is behind this, although the players don't know. But it always feels like there's always something wrong.

"If that's the case, there's something wrong with that." Claymatis. Bot also felt a little uneasy, "Maybe they're stalling for time." ”

"If you don't prepare for any big action, you're taking this opportunity to wear out the evidence." Barrett raised an eyebrow, "It's not like my previous speculation on the Yorkshire Mariners will come true!" Those were the barbarians who were going to give the Yorkshire Mariner to the mammoths with their men. ”

"It's really possible." Claymatis. Bot immediately stood up excitedly, "But I just don't know if the church and the Walkerson official can catch anything." If only they had escaped. I'm really unwilling! ”

"If you are unwilling, you can't help it!" Barrett spread his hands, "If the other party doesn't cooperate with this kind of thing, it's very difficult to track down the truth." After all, the top management of the Chamber of Commerce is no longer Walkerson, and it is impossible to control key personnel. Now we can only hope to find more clues and make the Turingnius Comptoir pay a little more! ”

"Speaking of Barrett, when did you talk to the ministers in the temple?" Claudia. Auditore paid attention to another direction at this time, "It's just to hook up with those aboriginal beauties here!" ”

Hearing this, Barrett only felt angry and funny: "Am I this kind of person in your eyes?" Life in the temple is so boring, isn't it easy for me to find someone to talk to? ”

"You two don't divert from the topic!" Lalu clenched her little hand and knocked on the table, "When will this matter be over!" ”

"Who knows! If you can, hopefully tomorrow it's over! "Claymatis. Bot prayed.

Of course, the changes in the city of Walkerson. It is not diverted by the thoughts of Barrett and his party. After holding on for about a week, the Turingnius firm chose to compromise. While receiving a hefty fine from Walkerson City Hall. Indemnities were also paid to the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce and the Yorkshire Mariner.

The exact amount has not been announced, but comments on the streets say that the Turingnius Comptoir will spend a total of 20w gold coins. The indemnity of the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce and the Yorkshire Mariner can be settled within the next 5 days. The lion's fine, which is the lion's share, will be paid over the next three years with the equivalent of southern supplies.

Even the thick walls of the temple of the goddess of wealth and commerce could not stop the enthusiasm of the people to gossip. This result quickly reached the ears of the players, and Barrett, who heard this, had a slight smile on his face: "It seems that the official Walkerson is not a waste!" The amount of compensation from the other party is so large, it is definitely something that those bureaucrats have caught. ”

Don't look at the gunpowder brought by the Yorkshire Mariner at least 50,000 gold coins. It seems that the Turingnius comptoir will be able to fill the hemorrhage with just a few more shipments. But there was a huge difference between the value of the goods and the actual profits of the Turingnius firms. If you deduct the various associated expenses, there are also risks and opportunity costs. Only they know how much this gunpowder will earn.

According to the gossip of the attendants, the profits of the Turingnius comptoir in the Northland for a year and a half could not cover such a huge expenditure. So after being cut off this piece of meat, the Turingnius firm was really a little broken. There are even a few competing firms in Walkerson City, as if they want to take advantage of the blow to the Turingius firms to seize the market share that originally belonged to them.

"Do you believe such gossip?" Claudia. Auditore apparently didn't understand Barrett's thoughts.

"There is no wind and no waves!" Barrett stretched out his finger and shook it, "And most importantly, the young people who can be sent to the Church of the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce to serve." Which one is from an ordinary family. Take the officialdom of Walkerson, for example. A lot of the messages are transparent to them. And their judgment. It's usually not something that mothers-in-law and mothers can compare to those who have a short family all day. ”

"That's right! The people who can get in here are rich people! Anvil stroked his beard, and his words were full of sarcasm.

Claymatis. Bot had a smile on his face at the moment: "Now that the matter has been resolved, is my compensation and task reward about to be sent out soon!" I'm so sorry for this. ”

At this moment, this voice came from outside the door: "Is Bot there?" Priest Weldon has something to ask you to come over. ”

Hearing this, Clematis. Bot immediately made a triumphant gesture to his companions, and then responded as he went out, "I'll come." ”

"Looks like our pastor is on her way to receive the award." Barrett smiled.

Claudia. Auditore leaned against the wall: "Yes! So the labor expenses for the two of you are also in hand. ”

Actions like this, such as concentrating the efforts of the whole team and helping one of the members to improve the character, usually require the team to contribute. And when the contribution is not enough, it is necessary for the beneficiary to come up with substantial compensation. This compensation can be both in-game and of course real-life. Claymatis. A local tyrant like Bot naturally chose the latter. Compensate for the efforts of these people during this period of time through labor fees.

……

In another room in the temple was Clematis. Bot met with Priest Weldon. As soon as the latter saw Clematis. Bote's expression then said, "Looks like you already know why I'm looking for you this time." ”

"It's the reward for completing the mission, and the compensation for those guys." Claymatis. When Bot spoke, his excited demeanor was not pretended.

Priest Weldon nodded: "Yes! Wait a minute, what exactly you're going to go to the Mega Ritual to help you activate the ability to 'channel positive energy'. As for compensation, it's up to you to make your own choices. ”

Immediately after saying this, Priest Weldon turned to Clematis. Bot threw a scroll: "You yourself said earlier to choose as many items as possible. So find out for yourself in this! ”

Clematis who took the scroll. After hearing Priest Weldon's words, Bott let out a 'pop' in his heart for no reason. Then she immediately focused all her attention on the scroll in her hand, and after a few moments she patted her chest.

"Looks like there's what you're looking for!" When Priest Weldon saw the change in the other party's expression, he immediately understood what was going on.

And Clematis. Bot quickly put the scroll back away: "What I want to exchange is the study privilege of the 'Divine Hypermagic' specialty. ”

"Are you sure you're going to redeem this? You should know that the current exchange is only an option, and if you want to learn in the future, you will need to contribute more. Priest Weldon paused. Moreover, the 'Divine Ultra Magic' specialty has no effect when used alone, and it needs to be combined with other ordinary 'Divine Ultra Magic' specialties to exert its amazing power. Pastor Bot, you don't have a lot of 'supermagic expertise' right now! Such a choice will not be effective in a short period of time. It's better to choose something else that can come in handy by leaving! ”

Claymatis. Bot could understand the kindness in the other person's words. However, she also knew that the persuasion of the person in front of her was not so simple: "Priest Weldon, you are not worried that I will not be able to cope with the next task, right?" ”

"Where! Where! It's just that as a senior, I want to remind you. Priest Weldon said with a blushing face and a heartbeat.

Claymatis. Naturally, Bot didn't plan to dwell on this kind of thing again: "So when can the ritual begin?" ”

"Right now, right away. Please come with me. When he had said this, the priest of Weldon took Clematis. Bot walked to a nearby prayer room. Unlike the usual prayer room, in addition to the original statue, there is also a special altar on which a huge diamond is shining in the light.

"Then you just have to pray here. The rest of the ritual will be guided confidently by the circle set up here. Priest Weldon made a gesture of please.

Wait until Clematis. As soon as Bot entered, Priest Weldon left and closed the door to the stone chamber. Followed by Clematis. Bot began to be alone in this enclosed space, quietly waiting for his own changes. And as time passed, the air inside the stone chamber also became distorted. The positive energy that emanated from the altar dispelled all the shadows.

Wait until Clematis. When Bot returned to her companions after completing the ceremony, the little jump she carried as she walked spoke volumes about the joy in her heart.

"Looks like you're very happy with this reward." Claudia. Auditore immediately moved to his friend's hand as he spoke.

And in a happy mood Clematis. Bote, naturally at this time, he didn't care about the other party: "Yes! The ability to channel positive energy has been activated, and I will be able to save a lot of spells. And the compensation is actually the learning privilege of the 'Divine Super Magic' specialty, which I have wanted for a long time. ”

―――――――― wait to make up for it――――――

Wait until Clematis. As soon as Bot entered, Priest Weldon left and closed the door to the stone chamber. Followed by Clematis. Bot began to be alone in this enclosed space, quietly waiting for his own changes. And as time passed, the air inside the stone chamber also became distorted. The positive energy that emanated from the altar dispelled all the shadows.

Wait until Clematis. When Bot returned to her companions after completing the ceremony, the little jump she carried as she walked spoke volumes about the joy in her heart.

"Looks like you're very happy with this reward." Claudia. Auditore immediately moved to his friend's hand as he spoke.

And in a happy mood Clematis. Bote, naturally at this time, he didn't care about the other party: "Yes! The ability to channel positive energy has been activated, and I will be able to save a lot of spells. And the compensation is actually the learning privilege of the 'Divine Super Magic' specialty, which I have wanted for a long time. (To be continued.) )