Chapter 44: Out to Sea
"That's right, it's here!" Players who had walked around the harbor stopped in front of a small three-story building with the parchment roll in their hands. The raised first floor is made of granite from Barrett's eyes, and the rugged style is impressive.
The second floor, which rises above the granite strips, is made of intricately carved marble. The stone columns protruding from the thick walls and the pilasters separating the front of the house create a classicist dignity.
On the third floor, it was replaced with a wooden structure built of rivets, painted on a neutral brown-gray background. Other bright colors accentuate the main decorative components, pilasters, doors and windows, and are also used to make semi-embossed borders.
If it weren't for the sign in front of me that read "Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce Morbihan Branch" still swaying in the wind. Players will never believe that this is the destination of their group this time.
Looking up at the building in front of him, Noodle's expression was full of hesitation: "This building is eye-catching enough." But it feels like it's not reliable at all! Are you sure there's really nothing wrong with building your faΓ§ade into such a chamber of commerce? β
"Classical period Fortress style! The classical period 18th century North American gilded age villa style, as well as the classical period Oriental pavilion. Although it is a bit specious, it should still belong to the mix and match of these three architectural styles! Rielly's eyes lit up as she looked at the strange building. Now she is like a bear child with some interesting toy.
"According to Mr. Ingalls, when you can't find a suitable boat to sail downwind, coming to this chamber of commerce is the best choice. We have just been walking around the docks, and we can say that we have nothing to gain. Barrett, who ignored Rieli's topic, patted Noodles on the shoulder. Or do you have anything better to build? β
The expression of a certain orderly soldier did not seem to fluctuate, though. But in my heart, I was secretly glad: 'Fortunately, when people built those styles of buildings during the internal test.' I didn't stinkly leave the names of the characters. At that time, I just made people gourd out the architectural pictures in my memory, and I didn't know what the classical period was in the 18th century, and the North American Gilded Age villa style was named! Otherwise, I'm afraid it will become a black history now. β
"But don't you think it's possible for that old man to trick us in this kind of thing?" Recalling the previous experience of being led by Mr. Ingalls, how many times have I felt a little uncomfortable with the bitter noodles.
Reelly, who also recalled Mr. Ingalls's scornful smile, rarely agreed with the halfling: "That's right! I always feel that the old immortality is not so simple to make us happy. A woman's intuition is telling me that there is definitely something in this. β
"I don't trust Rieley's instincts, but I don't trust the old guy even more." Noodle said with a lame mouth as he played with the one in his hand.
"What do you mean......" Before Rielly could finish speaking, Barrett reached out to separate the two. Then he opened the door of the "Morbihan Branch of the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce" and said without looking back: "Although Mr. Ingalls has made everyone a little unhappy on some issues, on the whole we have not made good profits?" Since it's cheap, don't sell it anymore. β
Looking at Barrett, who disappeared behind the door, the remaining players looked at each other and chose to follow immediately. Holding the book and learning to write the certificate. When Noodles and Rielly arrive at Morbyhan Harbor, they plunge headlong into the docks, asking around where to find a boat.
Although some people can be said to be confident before acting, the harsh reality teaches them a very vivid lesson. After hitting a wall everywhere, I had to return to the "retreat" left by Mr. Ingalls.
"Jingle bells! Jingle bells! The bell hanging on the door of the room faithfully informs the store of the arrival of the guests. The girl behind the counter turned to the door and asked with a smile, "Welcome!" Is there anything you need? β
"Does your chamber of commerce have any ships to Repulse City preparing to leave the port recently? We want to get a spot for four passengers on it! Barrett, leaning in front of the counter, said straight to the point.
The girl behind the counter looked embarrassed and said, "Several! Although I can ask for advice on this kind of thing, I can't guarantee whether the steward who can call the shots will agree to it. And can you show your identity before then? Without this, I wouldn't even have the right to help you ask for advice! β
"No need to bother!" As he spoke, Barrett took the noodles and placed the certificate of the book that Mr. Ingalls had said to have been issued on the table.
The girl who stretched out her finger to unfold the certificate looked at the words on it, and then looked at the people in front of her with some strange eyes. She asked with some confusion: "Is there an exchange group of the Book Society?" This time it's a little different from the past! β
"What? Do you still look at the looks of passengers? Rielly said, glaring into her own eyes.
"It's not! No! Please wait a moment, and I'll report to the steward at once. With that, the girl turned and entered the small door behind the counter, and another girl of her age came to take her place temporarily. In the gap between the two, they did not worry at all that someone would take advantage of the opportunity to take advantage of the sheep - the two guards standing in the room with wooden sticks were the best protection.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, players began to look at the furnishings and decorations of the store. The counters and shelves made of teak have become obscure and rounded by the years. Although there are quite a lot of goods on those shelves, the number of each type is very small. It can be seen that this shop is also retail. But it is more important to provide samples in preparation for possible bulk cargo transactions.
It didn't take long for the girl who had entered through the door behind the counter to appear at the staircase in the other direction: "Come along, a few people!" Steward Kingman was waiting upstairs for a few now. β
"Let's go, guys! It seems that it is time to see the right Lord. Barrett turned his head to look at the others behind him. Then he started and walked up the stairs. The players who followed the clerk quickly arrived at the door of a room on the second floor.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! After the knock on the door, the female clerk who stopped said softly, "Steward Kingman!" I have brought you someone. β
"That's good! There's nothing for you to do here. Open the door and go about your business! Immediately, the voice of a more friendly man came from inside the door.
"Yes! Kingman is in charge. When she had finished speaking, the girl pushed the door open and turned to go downstairs.
A man with a dark blonde head and a short, carefully trimmed beard. At this time, Zhenan sat behind the desk in the room. There are a large number of bunjiΓ ns piled up on the table. It's a bit disorganized.
"You may be seated! Wait a minute. I have a few things on hand that need to be taken care of a little bit. The dark-golden-headed man gestured to the chairs in the room.
"Okay, you're going to get busy with your first!" Barrett said as he leaned against the wall, and in the image of his armor, if he sat on the slender and streamlined chair in front of him, he wondered if the thin legs would be able to withstand it!
This may be the reason why most of the tables and chairs in those taverns look like big wooden piers! If it's not so thick, how can it withstand the weight of a heavily armed adventurer?
The rest of the team apparently didn't have such concerns as Barrett, and they skillfully pulled through the chairs, allowing their legs, which had been running for hours, to relax for a while.
The golden steward, who had soon completed the business at hand, raised his head again, and what he held in his hand was the certificate of the scroll that the players had just given: "This text is really true!" But you don't look like people who have learned from the scroll! And now is not the day for the Iron Riding City Chapter to send an exchange group. β
"I'm so sorry! Your guess is wrong. I am a member of the Book Society. Rielly said as she reached out and pulled out her proof of organizationβthe scholar-level book seal.
The golden steward in front of him touched his chin and muttered, "Are these guards you hired?" Or are they your followers? But this is really rare! β
"Hired guards?" Barrett said with a smile, "It seems that there seems to be a significant lag in your news channel!" β
It's not just Barrett. The noodles who had been sitting well were also clouded at this time. It seems that he has a big deal about being treated as Rielly's henchman.
Steward Kingman knew immediately that he might have said something wrong. He immediately turned the company to Barrett: "This gentleman dares to ask your honorable name?"
"Before asking for someone's name, shouldn't you give your name politely?" Leaving the wall, Barrett walked over to his desk and stared at the golden man behind him.
"In a hurry, I actually forgot to introduce myself. , the second son of the Kingman family. Kim pulled out the handkerchief he had kept in his pocket and touched his head.
"Look up for a long time, look up for a long time! It turned out to be a member of the Kingman family. , but it is a side branch of the earl who does not know how many generations ago. Barrett said and bowed.
Since the target of the group this time is Rescuin City, everyone has also made some preparations for the intelligence of that city. The Volume Society has a rich collection of books, and more importantly, there are many players who are active in Repulse City on the offline forums.
Listening to the information collected from many sources, players also have a lot of knowledge about their destination. The Kingman family can be regarded as a well-known merchant family in Repulse City, and it can also be regarded as a major shareholder in the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce.
And that's not all. The family has a close relationship with Bresington, who is now the chairman of the Repulse City Board of Trustees. This can be said to be one of the real power figures in Repulse City, and the relationship between the two can be regarded as a model of the combination of politics and business. Coupled with the latent forces that are otherwise involved in the process of its exhibition. In Repulse City, it can be regarded as a black and white behemoth.
Of course, like all families, not everyone in the Kingman family can control such a huge amount of resources. Although the second son of the family in front of him cannot be said to be exiled. But far from the center of the family, his position is probably also a little embarrassing.
βοΌ Where did I hear that name? βγ Then he blurted out: "The one who showed the cultist conspiracy in Karada two months ago? β
"I don't think I'm doing anything right now." Barrett nodded in acknowledgement.
"It's you!" , and then asked, "But what do you say is wrong with my news channel?" β
"The Iron Riding City Branch of the Scroll Society had a big incident some time ago! In the next few years, they may not be able to send out an exchange group......" Barrett began to introduce his general experience in Iron Riding City to the other party.
Although this brief introduction to Barrett omits a lot of details. The latter sometimes shook his head and sometimes nodded. After Barrett closed his mouth, he sighed: "I didn't expect it to be less than a month. Where did Mr. Ingalls make such a big change! What the hell are those people in Halberd Fort doing to eat? actually let the dark elves appear on such a large scale on the big 6. β
"It's not that those people in the Halberd Castle don't do their best! Otherwise, the dark elves wouldn't have gone around in such a circle, and they hadn't finished their hunting mission until the Iron Riding City. Barrett felt compelled to do justice to the warriors who were guarding the western surface of Norhan.
"You're a connoisseur at that." "Yes, you're going to Repulse City, aren't you?" β
"Yes! That was the destination of our group. Barrett nodded.
"In that case, I don't think you would mind going on the road with others!"
"You're saying there are other passengers on that ship besides us?" Rielly chimed in, "It's rare. β
"It's rare, of course, it's not impossible. In three days' time, our Chamber of Commerce's 'Bordeaux Beauty' will be out, and there will be an escort team from the Church of the Just Lord. "If you don't mind, you'll be able to go out with them in three days." β
The players looked at each other. Then he nodded: "Then please Mr. Kingman." β
"By the way, you've found a suitable place to live now. If not, we still have a few empty materials in our chamber of commerce. Just say anything! βγ
Is this an accusation against us, so that we can gather intelligence to confirm the authenticity? Such thoughts flashed through Barrett's mind. However, knowing that if this is not the case, the other party may not be able to let go, and the newcomer Barrett can only agree: "Then it will be troublesome to you, Mr. Kingman." β
Three days later, in the early morning, players stood on the docks against the cold north wind. A sleek three-masted sailing ship came to rest. Its pointed, slightly cocked bow evokes her chopping waves, not the clunkiness of a commercial cargo ship. On the side of the ship is written in striking red lacquer the name of the ship, 'Bordeaux Belelle'.
Waves wash over the ship's side, and under the bumpy ships and rocking rigging, players board the Bordeaux Belelle. Captain Benjamin ran back and forth, shouting as a few workers carried batch after shipment to the ship.
Looking at the growing cargo, Rielly was worried that the ship was sinking. She asked a little nervously, "Is it really okay to pretend so much?"
Soon the ladder connecting to the pier was retracted, and after three horns, the Bordeaux Belle spread its sails and began to slowly break away from the pier under the guidance of the pilot ship ahead
"Hmph, this young lady doesn't look at the deck of the Bordeaux Belle is so big. Check it out in the cabin, you'll be amazed. Captain Benjamin, with his beard, turned and said. Now he heard Rieley's concerns.
"Cocoa. The deck is so small. Rielly looked suspiciously at her feet. The boats will adopt a layout that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, so that it is easy to ride the wind and waves, and some extra-large flat-bottomed transport ships simply make a square shape in order to travel steadily, although it is slow, but it is very stable. However, the latter is clearly not suitable for ocean-going voyages and is usually used for calmer inland waterway navigation.
"That's because baby, her design is very unique. It has a large belly, so the hull is large and round. And the deck is small. This was done because, in many southern ports, the tax paid by the ship depended on the width of the deck. The narrower the deck, the less you pay. So, the deck of such a ship is usually very small and the belly is large. Captain Benjamin said and winked his eyes.
"This is the nature of businessmen to pursue profits!" Barrett nodded.
Rielly asked with a smirk, "Mr. Captain, aren't you afraid that it will affect our business?" β
"What's this? This is not the rule in Boreham's territory, and we are not playing tricks on it. Captain Benjamin patted his clothes, "Okay, you better hurry to your cabin!" If you stay on deck all the time, it will affect the normal work of the crew. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation! (To be continued!)
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