Chapter 56: Ratchet City
The whole city of Ratchet is built against the backdrop of a mountain, and the huge complex of buildings is scattered on the slopes of different heights, which may not look so beautiful, but it is very practical. If you are at sea, you can only enter the city from the location of the port. And on land there is only one main road to the barren land.
At sea, because of the Blackwater pirates' control and blockade of the Endless Sea, the security here can be greatly increased. As long as the land goblins send a small number of troops to defend the main road, they can achieve a powerful effect that is impossible to open. Coupled with the fact that the goblins have always claimed to be neutral, and have frequent trade contacts with various races and forces, very few forces will attack the city.
Of course, it is this kind of security that has long been arrogant to the goblins, and they take it for granted that as long as they exert their strength, Brad will obediently comply. But Brad unexpectedly rejected their offer. And humiliate them mercilessly, and the three princes who are embarrassed and angry will use drastic means that have never been used before. No one knows that the notorious Blackwater pirates are the power of the goblins, and it can be said that they are so blatantly taking great risks.
It's lit up now, and the dim glow of the scattered buildings and the buzzing of people make the city look full of life. The fleet was guided by the goblins into a small, relatively secluded port, which allowed them to land directly in the port without having to wait in line.
Braumus was not yet able to fight, but his normal actions were no longer a problem, and he was now following Woking's side, vigilantly surrounded by the Dark Spear Hunter through the bustling harbor.
It was also the first time for Woking to see such a bustling place, and he sighed at the prosperity of this place as he walked: "Brother. You are from Lordaeron, so can you tell me if there is such a prosperous city in Lordaeron. ”
Without thinking about it, Braumus replied disdainfully, "What is this?" The dock area of Jasper Collar alone can compete with here, not to mention the Old Town and the Holy Town, plus the Hanging Garden. Ratchet City is a far cry from there. ”
Wojin asked in surprise, "Really, I thought I saw the most prosperous place in Azeroth, but I didn't expect that there was a more prosperous place than here." ”
Braumus snorted and said, "Ratchet City is nothing more than a simple commercial city, and Jasper Collar is not only the commercial center of Lordaeron, but also the center of human faith. Plus the influence of the marshal in the Union......"
Bleidra pulled Rabramux on his sleeve and said, "Actually, there are many prosperous cities in the Alliance, such as Kul Tiras. It's a very prosperous port city, and the royal capital of Lordaeron is also a remarkable city. The High Elves' Silvermoon City is a city of art, and each one has its own unique features. However, Ratchet City naturally has its own unique features. ”
Woking's face was full of yearning. But think of your own situation. Full of regret, he said, "I would love to see everywhere like my brother and see all over Azeroth." Unfortunately, most races don't welcome trolls. ”
Brad also hates goblins, but after a few things, he doesn't take his opponents lightly. It has to be said that the goblins can become the most active race in Azeroth without being absolutely armed. Along the way, for example, Bled discovers many earth-style casinos and bars, after all, there are so many adventurers. As long as you have a heart, you can easily copy the Jasper Collar pattern, which is not a difficult thing.
This is also the reason why Brad has always felt so oppressive. It is also the urgent reason for wanting to have a unique industry that others cannot imitate, and it is precisely because of this that Brad has made great efforts to study runes. Because he knows the idea of the earth, as long as he makes money, other powerful natives who see the profit can hire adventurers at a small cost, and even some bold ones will open up new markets in Azeroth.
"Lord Woking, it's not early, and you must not have dinner yet. We have prepared a sumptuous dinner for you at the Shuma Lodge, after which I will take you to meet His Excellency Gazruvi. The leading goblin, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
Woking nodded indifferently and led the way into an inn with a sign with a lion motif on it. There were no other guests in the lobby of the entire hotel, apparently wrapped up by goblins. The furnishings of the inn are in the usual rugged style of Azeroth, with primitive horizontal benches and thick wooden tables without frills.
Ever since she had been with the trolls, Blaumux hadn't eaten a hot meal for days, and she had been nibbling on jerky with the trolls every day, and her heart had long been filled with resentment. Facts have once again proved that it is easy to have simplicity into luxury, and it is almost impossible to enter simplicity from luxury, and under the influence of Brad and Aurelia, she is also particular about eating and drinking. Hearing the goblin say that there was a sumptuous dinner, Braumukes couldn't wait.
"This is what the goblins call a sumptuous dinner?" When dinner was served, Braumus said incredulously.
In fact, it is absolutely impossible to believe that a goblin can be generous at any time, even if his life is threatened, and in their brains, gold will always be more important than their own life. The goblin speaks of a sumptuous dinner as a roasted boar, and on top of that, there is only one copper plate to drink a large glass of low-quality beer.
As the leader, Woking's salary is still a little higher. In addition to a roasted suckling pig, there was also a plate of roasted velociraptor eggs, and a pot of broth stewed from an unknown animal meat, and Braumus lost any appetite just by looking at it. As for the alcohol, it is naturally the same inferior beer as the men. The goblins probably knew this, too, and ran away after leading the group close to the hotel.
Woking is quite satisfied, the Echo Islands are not rich in living items, it is a blessing to be able to fill his stomach, not to mention, there is no chef among the trolls, so he said enthusiastically: "Come, you're welcome, let's eat together, I haven't eaten hot food for half a month." Brother, I rely on you to supply this drink, let alone I have drunk it. ”
"Ahem." Brad looked at the three things, carefully cut a little velociraptor egg, just tasted it, and was no longer willing to touch the food on the table. But you can't stop eating, but you can't always bring out a hot meal now, so there's no way to explain it. After thinking about it for a while, only the hot pot that has been re-popularized among adventurers is more suitable.
Since Jade Collar began to sell hot pot bases and simple iron dry pots, Jade Collar has also made a small profit, and this nostalgic earth-like food is deeply loved by adventurers. Brad usually has a top-level base in the ring, Brad likes to eat spicy food, but the Demon Emperor Grass is already a very valuable herb, three plants can be exchanged for a bottle of life-saving intermediate healing potion, but it is not something that ordinary people can eat, and only Brad of the loser enjoys.
A small charcoal stove of red clay, a delicate dry pot, but after a while, the soup with the base material boiled. At this time, Brad took out some mutton and fresh vegetables with Azeroth characteristics from the ring, in fact, from Jasper Collar's warehouse.
Woking, who was feasting and drinking, was soon attracted by the delicious aroma, and after seeing Brad and Braumus eating happily, he looked at the pig's trotters in his hand and could no longer eat.
Brad laughed, put a small plate of prepared sesame sauce in front of Woking, and said: "Of course, good things should be shared with brothers, this is also something I bought in Jasper Ling, it is said that it comes from the special eating method of the adventurer plane, of course, the seasoning is different from the adventurer plane, but after countless attempts and blending by the Jasper Chef, it is also delicious and abnormal." I see that the adventurers are very active in buying, and I am curious to try it, but I can't stop it. ”
"Okay, then I'm not pretentious, I'm a little salivating just by smelling the smell." Woking is also a bold person, and the three of them began to deal with the food in front of them.
Eating the delicious food in front of him, Wojin touched the eyes of his subordinates who frequently cut over, and said to Brad with emotion: "I'm not afraid of brothers' jokes, our Dark Spear tribe originally lived in the Valley of Thorns, which is rich in products, and we fled to settle in the Echo Islands, where although it is comfortable, but the materials are also very simple, and the trolls don't pay attention to these, and life is very monotonous." Hearing my younger siblings often talk about the prosperity of the Jasper Collar and the Alliance, I yearn for it, and I don't know when my clan will be able to live this beautiful life. ”
Braumukes smiled and said, "Brother Woking, in fact, this wish is not difficult to achieve as long as you want to. You must know that the jasper collar was on the verge of extinction two years ago, and it has not become a prosperous place yet. I don't say this to show off anything, I just want to say that as long as the brothers do it, don't be closed and xenophobic like the Zuaman trolls, and the trolls can integrate well into the current civilization. ”
Brad also took the opportunity to say: "That's true, it's not that I have an opinion about trolls. It's that the vast majority of today's trolls are still immersed in the glory of antiquity, refusing to face the reality, refusing to admit the fact that their former enslaved or unappearing race is prosperous and powerful, and they simply think that trolls should return to the glory of antiquity, of course, it is not wrong, but the extreme xenophobia of this kind of great nationalism makes you the enemy of the world, if it continues to be like this, I believe that trolls will never be able to regain their former glory. I don't know what they think. ”
Wojin said bitterly, "Brother is really to the point, it is this disagreement that the Dark Spear has created, and it has been used by rival troll tribes, which has led to the other tribes driving us out of our homeland. ”
Brad raised his glass to Woking and said, "I believe that in the future, you will be able to integrate trolls into this world." ”
Woking and Brad clinked glasses and said, "It will definitely be." Oh yes, I'm going to see the head of the city in a moment, and he's also the one who issued the hire, and my brother has a lot of knowledge, why don't you go with me? ”
Brad groaned, anyway, it is estimated that he will stay here for a day or two, looking for small traces and waiting for an opportunity to retaliate, and it will not be a moment or a half, so he said: "Okay, then I will meet the leader of this city." ”…… (To be continued......)