Section 207 St. Gabi-Wan Island (6)
After touring the shipyard, Moon Shadow and the others follow El Meng back to his office and studio.
After the guests were seated, Elmon asked Moonshadow about her intentions.
Ever since she met Elmon, Moon Shadow had been wondering how to tell her intentions, and after walking around the shipyard, she had already made a decision.
"Mr. Elmond, I'm very interested in your research." Moon Shadow said straight to the point.
"My research?" Almon was stunned.
"Yes, your idea of making the ship sail underwater." Moon Shadow reminded.
"Oh, that's what you're talking about." A wry smile appeared on Elmon's face, and he looked at Moon Shadow with a complicated expression and said, "Venerable Magician, if it weren't for your identity...... I'm sorry, I'm not questioning, but your words sound more like a mockery to me. ”
"Why do you think that?" Moon Shadow's expression was equally stunned.
"I have given all my fortune for this unrealistic idea, and in the eyes of my peers, my name has become synonymous with stupidity, and if it weren't for some old customers who pity me, I am afraid that I would not even be able to support the small shipyard in front of me......" Almond said later, and the man of such a big age was actually in tears, sighing.
Moon Shadow listened quietly to Elmon and asked, "Then you're going to give up?" ”
Almon's face was miserable: "What if you don't give up?" He pointed out the window: "Master Magician, you saw all those workers just now, they are the best shipbuilders. No matter which shipyard I go to, I can get good treatment, but they follow me without complaint, and I can't continue to bother them for a ridiculous fantasy! ”
"Human beings, it is with dreams that they will continue to progress. Those people follow you, how can they not guard their dreams, if you really give up. That's the real sorry for them. ”
"So what?"
Almond sighed dejectedly, "Research has reached a bottleneck, and besides, I don't have the money to do it. If I continue, not only will I be hungry, but my brothers will suffer with me. ”
"Mr. Elmond, I have a territory, an island---- Hawaii Island. Of course, it's not very famous yet, but someday. All the people of the continent of Amadeus will know that it exists. I have a boat yard on the island, and I am very interested in your idea. ”
There was a wary look in Elmon's eyes: "You want to take my work?" ”
"Results?"
There was a hint of mockery on Moon Shadow's face, "Mr. Elmond, I admit that your idea is great, but. With all due respect, it's still a long way from the results, right? ”
Almond was speechless, and after a long while, he tried his best to say, "But...... But I poured half my life and all my savings into it! ”
Moon Shadow nodded solemnly: "Yes, that's why I'm willing to help you turn this idea into reality, I can provide you with a platform to realize it---- funds, manpower, and materials, I don't want to buy your idea, but to cooperate with you." Let's make it happen! ”
Money is not everything, but without money it can't, and the pie drawn by Moon Shadow is a good temptation, but Almond's pride prompts him to make one last refusal or ...... Struggle.
"Aside from money, honorable magician, what else can you do to help?" There was no sarcasm in Elmon's tone. There is just a trace of unwillingness or unbelief.
Help? If only I could return to Earth. It's possible to get a drawing of a nuclear-powered submarine, but ...... Cough. Now I can only YY a little.
Moon Shadow cleared his mind and said, "Mr. Elmond, one of my teachers once said that there is not only one path to success, and that the sea is vast. As a magician, I'm used to thinking from a magical point of view. There are many alchemists in my territory, and they will definitely help you in this regard. ”
"The sea is full ......of rivers," Almond muttered in a low voice, muttering.
"Mr. Elmon, I have a few days to stay in the city of Saint-Gabiwon, this is the address of my temporary residence, and you can come to me at any time if you decide. ^^ debut^^ Moon Shadow left the address of the inn and left, and when she reached the door, she turned to Almond, who was in a trance, and said, "If you decide to accept my invitation, I will welcome your workers, and their families can go to Hawaii Island to live together." ”
With that, Moon Shadow and the others left the El Mont Shipyard.
After returning to the inn, Moon Shadow and the others were greeted by only Krimu.
Without waiting for her to ask, Krimu reported: "Miss, His Highness Hefik will take us to the Elven Kingdom after the business conference is over, and before that, he must represent the Elven Kingdom at the business conference, so it is inconvenient to be with us." ”
"Oh?"
Moon Shadow seemed to smell a hint of unfriendliness from the Crimean dialect, and she asked suspiciously, "Hefik decided to come to the Duchy of St. Gabiwan temporarily, before this, the Elven Kingdom should not have known that he would participate in the business conference, why would they suddenly order him to represent the Elven Kingdom?" ”
"That Elder Refrin is not only the chief elder of the Elven Kingdom, but also the elder sister of the Elven Queen, the Great Aunt of Her Highness." Klim replied solemnly.
Great Auntie!
Sure enough, a smile flashed across the corners of Moon Shadow's mouth, but then she became distressed again, and she muttered in a low voice, "This guy, shake your hands now, the formalities for participating in the business conference have not been completed yet." ”
The Krimu ears are quite easy to use: "Miss, Hefek has already helped us go through the formalities to attend the business conference, and. He also sent an invitation. ”
As he spoke, he pulled out a glittering golden invitation from his bosom and handed it to Moon Shadow.
When Moon Shadow took it, her hand sank slightly: "It's really magnificent, make invitations out of gold." ”
Shen Bao'er poked her head out on the side and asked, "Miss, who ordered this invitation?" ”
"This is an invitation from the Shotoku Auction House."
Moon Shadow casually put away the invitation.
Still, she was really grateful to Hefik that the Saint Tak Auction House was open to members only. To be eligible to become a member of Shotoku Auction House, a person needs not only to have strong financial strength, but also to have a prominent family or status. Moon Shadow may not be considered poor, but her family background is not qualified at all, and the only thing she can do is the identity of Her Royal Highness the Holy Maiden of the Temple of Life, but it seems that this identity has never been announced on the mainland, and it is normal for people not to know.
The next morning, Moon Shadow and Shen Bao'er got up early. Get ready to visit this commercial city, which is known as the pearl of the sea.
The plan didn't change quickly, and as soon as they were packed, Fenna came in to report that Roland, the third prince of the Declaes Empire, came to visit.
The third prince Roland?
Several large question marks appeared on the door of Moon Shadow's brain.
It seems that His Majesty the Emperor has been in poor health recently, and several princes should be very nervous The seat under the old emperor's buttocks is, at this time. His Royal Highness the Third Prince is still interested in taking a business delegation to a business conference, isn't he worried that the situation will get out of control?
Naturally, it was not her turn to worry about the affairs of the emperor's family, and Moon Shadow just had a moment in her heart, so she hurried to meet this distinguished guest.
She had heard of Prince Roland for a long time, but it was the first time she had seen him, and unlike his two older brothers, the third prince looked like a suave scholar. Neither like the sabre-rattling momentum of his two elder brothers, nor the arrogance of ordinary nobles, if he stands in a group of ordinary people, he is like an ordinary college student in a modern city.
"Miss Alice, I've heard of your name for a long time, but I didn't expect to have the opportunity to meet you today."
The smile of the third prince gives people a feeling of spring breeze, and the etiquette is also very thorough. The first impression is still very good.
"yes. It is not an honor for me to meet His Highness! Moon Shadow smiled back. Politely ask the third prince to sit down.
What followed was a very ordinary chatter, and Moon Shadow naturally asked about the health of the gods in the palace and some of the delegation's situation; The third prince asked Moon Shadow about the state of the territory, and at the same time turned around the corner to ask about the situation of Archmage Arisandra and the Temple of Life.
It seems that the third prince is also a caring person, and Moon Shadow narrowed his eyes slightly.
There was a soft knock on the door.
"Come in."
Moon Shadow commanded.
Krimu pushed the door open and came in, and reported softly: "Miss, Prince William of the Indili Empire has come to visit. ”
Prince William?
Moon Shadow had a confused look in her eyes, as if she were ...... No, she didn't notice that Prince Roland's eyes flashed when he heard Prince William.
Klim reminded from the side: "Miss, this is the person who argued with you on the trading floor yesterday. ”
"Oh, he's the prince of the Indili Empire? No wonder it's so arrogant! ”
The moon shadow suddenly.
"What's the matter with him?"
"I don't know, but the words are very polite, saying that it is to make amends for yesterday's events."
Make amends?
Moon Shadow didn't want to see this Prince William, but now that the posture of the people has been lowered, she will lose her grace if she refuses again.
"Invite him in." Moon Shadow commanded.
Prince Roland stood up and said very politely: "Miss Alice, since you have guests, then I will take my leave first, and we will meet again when we have time." ”
"Alright, Your Highness, go slowly."
Moon Shadow was eager to send this great god away as soon as possible, it was one thing to have a good feeling, but the royal matter was a troublesome matter, and she didn't want to get involved.
When Prince Roland walked out of the room, he happened to staggered by Prince William, and the two glanced at each other, and the moment their eyes met, they seemed to collide with sparks.
In an interesting scene, Moon Shadow happened to see these two people, one of them was as sharp as a spear; The other, like a sword in its sheath, is not a simple character.