This time, the sudden source energy tide is not too wide in scope, and the intensity is not too large. However, in the city of Freiris, it is still unknown how many spellcasters will suffer because of this. The small tsunami caused by the source energy tide not only damaged the buildings along the coast, but also caused accidents when some ships were in transit or moored in the harbor because they were too close to each other.

The cruiser Saint Marisa, on which Gordon was aboard, was also a victim.

Generally speaking, when the source energy tide occurs, it does not cause secondary natural disasters. The reason why there will be such a small wave on the surface of the sea this time is probably because the starting point of the source energy tide is at the bottom of the sea.

Gordon leaned against the edge of the boat, looking at the blue, clear waters below, and frowned slightly.

With that Elemental Emperor Asaph. In the days when Augustus got along, the other party said more than once that the world was about to usher in a great upheaval. And the recent successive tides of source energy, Gordon speculated, are likely to be related to it. If this is the case, then the coastal areas south of Ferredon, including the Hayven Peninsula, of course, will bear the brunt of the impact.

Originally, he thought that "the world destroys miè and saves all beings" is too far away from a little mage like himself, but now it seems that Gordon feels that he has to seriously consider this kind of problem.

But for now, let's prioritize the various problems that arise from the collision.

"Captain, what about the damage?" Gordon found the gray-bearded man. An old captain with a weathered face.

"Dear Earl, our Marisa is a sturdy and good girl, wearing thick armor. Collided with the kind of guy who looked big but was strong on the outside and did not suffer much damage. After a second round of scrutiny, it will take a maximum of twenty minutes to set sail again. ”

The seasoned old captain had a deep affection for the Saint Marisa so much that he always referred to it in an anthropomorphic tone, and Gordon had long since seen it.

As a military cruiser captured from pirates, the Saint Marisa has a sturdy hull structure and sailing performance. And after the modification, the outer layer of steel armor was also added. The ship that collided just now was a merchant ship that paid attention to volume and range. In colliding with the Saint Marisa, it must have suffered a loss.

Amid the clamor of the sailors, the two ships that were clinging to each other finally gradually separated. The damage to the Marisa was minimal, with only a few oars breaking out.

But the merchant ship on the other side that was carrying goods for the Temple of Dawn. I wasn't so lucky. Its lower deck hull protrusions. Like an eggshell hitting a stone, it shattered into a huge hole. It was a mess inside, and the workers and sailors were scrambling to drain the water that had just poured in, and the nearby sea was full of debris and all kinds of floating objects, almost like the blood of a sea beast after being injured.

"Douro!" Gordon beckoned and called his commercial manager, "You go and negotiate with the people on the opposite boat to see how much the other party has lost." We can compensate appropriately. ”

There are no insurance companies in this world, and there is no maritime department, and this kind of collision can only be handled by both parties through negotiation. The accident was caused by a sudden source energy tide. Gordon, of course, doesn't see himself as responsible. However, since the other party seems to have suffered heavy losses, it does not matter if it is a sum of money to compensate the other party for its losses out of humanitarian considerations.

After all, Gordon had a good impression of the Temple of the Dawn. When they were in Northland, the two sides cooperated many times. And he also has a "lover" who serves as a paladin in the Church of the Dawn.

In the aftermath of the accident, Gordon offered to make amends when there was no fault on his part, and he thought he had done a good job, if not to earn a reputation for "generosity" and "humility", at least to eliminate potential conflicts. He is not keen on stepping on people and slapping them in the face, and spending some gold coins can save a lot of trouble, which is simply a cost-effective thing.

However, the people on the boat opposite his kindness did not seem to appreciate it.

After stepping on the makeshift gangplank and boarding the merchant ship on the opposite side, it didn't take long for Douro to return in disgrace. Not only was the clothes covered in stains and crumpled, but there was also a large bruise on the right eye frame.

Seeing Douro's appearance, Gordon knew that things might not be good. He patted his partner on the shoulder and said, "I've wronged you." What does the other party say? ”

As a former adventurer, don't look at Duro's short and fat body, but his combat power is still quite good. In the case of being beaten by the other party, he did not fight back without authorization, but came back to report Gordon first, which can be regarded as quite restrained.

Du Luo snorted, spat out a mouthful of blood, and said in a low voice: "The noble lord on the other side doesn't understand your kindness. He rejected our request for compensation because he felt it was a beggar. In a little while, I'm afraid that guy will come to you with a whole bunch of people to settle scores. ”

"Noble lord?"

"Yes. The owner of the ship identified himself as Otto. Feng. Viscount Sulzbach. ”

In the aristocratic genealogy of the entire Northern Continent, the three intermediate names of Feng, Fan, and De are very famous. They all originate from the Akkhosia Dragonborn Empire during the Second Age. The ancestors of the aristocratic families who hold these three middle names can all trace the history of thousands or even tens of thousands of years.

Although the pronunciation of the three middle names of Feng, Fan, and De is different, this is only because they are derived from the dialects of different dragon clans, but in fact, the meaning is the same, which is the meaning of "from".

For example, Feng Gordon, who had a huge conflict with Gordon. The Eisenstein family, translated into dragon language, means that this family came from the Eisenstein region.

After nearly 10,000 years of migration and reproduction, the nobles who now have the middle name "Fan" basically live in the Wilfast area. The "Feng" family has existed in both the Platinum Empire Ferreton and the Black Dragon Empire Northumber, and Northumbard occupies the vast majority. The "De" family, on the other hand, is mainly found in Ferreton and Antolia.

Although Ferreton and the "von" family of Northumbard were in an irreconcilable state of hostility for reasons of faith and interests. However, if it is in a country, because of the similar culture and history brought about by the same middle name, the "Feng" family will always get closer, and even form a natural loose alliance.

The Eisenstein family can be favored by everyone to replace the Antello family as one of the new three poles of the empire, and there is a large group of "Feng" families with the same origin standing behind it, which is also an important reason.

After Gordon heard the other party's name, he even immediately wondered if the other party was deliberately making things difficult for the Eisenstein family after knowing his identity.

This time, though, Gordon thought too much.

The ten heavily armed guards had boarded the Virgen Marisa and had come to ask Otto. Feng. Viscount Sulzbach did not know Gordon's identity.

Viscount Otto was in a very bad mood at this time, so much so that his two beautiful beards, which had been soaked by the rushing sea water in the collision accident just now, did not take care of them, and brought a group of subordinates to ask for the guilt. He couldn't have let the sea bow to him and apologize, and he couldn't squeeze a copper out of the blue water under his feet, so it was natural that the other party involved in the accident should bear all the responsibility for the compensation and honestly bear his anger.

Of course, Viscount Otto is not an idiot, and before deciding to teach the other party a hard lesson and extort a large sum of money, he first has to weigh the strength and status of the other party against himself.

And how can a nobleman judge the strength and status of another nobleman who has never been masked?

It's very simple, just look at the other party's family crest.

Now that the Ferreton Empire, which has been founded for nearly a thousand years, its feudal system has long been mature and stable, and the heraldic science born because of the feudal system has long been self-contained. Which of the families with a little status today does not hire a few heraldic scientists as advisors? And heraldry itself was also an important part of the education of the nobility.

Of course, a new aristocracy like the Freeman family, which has risen for only three generations, is an exception.

The reason why Viscount Otto dared to make up his mind to come to Gordon's trouble, and when they met just now, gave Douro a dismount, was because this Viscount, who was familiar with heraldry, saw the flag flying on the Saint Marisa with the Freeman family coat of arms.

The family crests of the nobles in the Ferreton Empire are not designed randomly, just to look good. Whether it is color, shading, or pattern, it has its own meaning. If there is a unicorn or an oak tree, then the family is most likely of elven blood. If there is a dragon pattern, then it means that this family must have a lot of roots with dragons. Of course, if the family crest is painted with a blood-dripping dragon head, it is a different matter, indicating that there must have been dragon slaying warriors in this noble family.

A crown of power and prestige, which can only be used by the great nobles of the duke rank. The background color of the family crest is green, indicating that most of this family is from the densely forested Green Gorge Province. If the family crest is blue, and there are patterns such as sailboats, iron anchors, rudders, etc., it means that the family is from the seaside and started by shipping. Gold, a symbol of dignity, can only be used by the royal family or a family that is directly related to the royal family.

The Freeman family's crest, with a blue and green background, symbolizes the snow and snow of the Northland and the vast grasslands. In this background, a simple line of the Great Wall of Anduin is depicted, and two crossed swords. This shows that the Freeman family received the title by virtue of military merit, and the fief was under the Great Wall.

In fact, the nobles who carved out new lands outside the Wall, including Gordon's father, all painted the Great Wall of Anduin on their home crests. This Great Wall is a marvel of engineering and the pride of the Empire. And the new nobles also hoped that they could guard the borders of the empire like the Great Wall.

Of course, while the vision is good, the result is not good. (To be continued......)