Before dark, the galleys returned to the port of Sevit.

Uncle Calf handed Delia over to the maids and servants of the Vicky family, who had been waiting in the harbor for a long time, and went alone in the direction of the Doge's Palace. The guards who landed on the island were ordered by him to keep it strictly secret, although they didn't know how long the news that "a wizard lives in the south of Crocodile Island" could be kept secret......

"Is the Doge in there?"

"Yes," said the guard standing at the gate of the Governor's Palace, recognizing Captain Calf's face, "but the Governor is meeting with representatives of the Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce, and you may need to wait outside for a while. ”

Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce?

As the Governor of the Harbor, Captain Calf still knew a little about the situation in the port of Sevit, so when he heard the news, he was not particularly surprised, and looked at the lights in the governor's office, and continued to ask.

"When did the meeting begin?"

"Before sunset." The guard replied.

Hearing this, Captain Calve's brow furrowed.

It seems that the talks are not going well, otherwise it should not be the governor's office that will be lit up at this time, but the kitchen and dining room on the first floor.

……

The so-called merchants are a bunch of cunning creatures.

For them, there is never a bottom line, and the purpose of their existence is to squeeze the last gold coin out of your money bag. However, the frustrating thing is that even if you know this, you can't leave him.

At this moment, this is what Baron Fred has in mind.

The Kingdom of Rick is in the midst of a War of Succession, and a fleet of ships hired by Prince William has blockaded the kingdom's ports. Originally, the port of Savit had been contracted by the merchants of the kingdom, but now the merchant ships of the entire kingdom were conscripted into the army.

The war has reached a stalemate, and the vassals of the kingdom are too busy to take care of themselves, so naturally no one cares about the life or death of this remote island.

Standing in front of Baron Fred was a middle-aged man in a silk robe. From the ring set with magic stones on his finger, it is not difficult to see his net worth, as well as the strength of the Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce behind him.

The Magic Stone is the currency of wizards, and it is also a necessary resource for wizards to study witchcraft, improve their strength, arrange magic arrays, and conduct experiments. Under normal circumstances, only wizards with more than one star can make enchanted alchemy products from magic stones.

The Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce is protected by wizards and is at least friendly with a wizard above one star.

It was precisely because of the reading of this message from that ring that Baron Fred was so polite to a mere businessman.

However, the merchant apparently did not budge in the matter of the gold coins because of the Governor's politeness.

“…… If it was just cotton and crocodile skin, there would be no way for the Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce to send merchant ships here. You know, the Kadiran Empire is at war with the nomads of the north, and the demand for timber and iron tools has risen dramatically. The entire Kadiran Empire is now traveling between the northern lord's territory and the ports in the northwest of the empire. Didn't you also export timber before? If it was timber, we would be happy to send merchant ships here. The merchant smiled at the Governor's request.

The Norun Continent, located in the southeast of the Aditya Continent, is four times the size of the Aditya Continent, and is only separated by a strait of less than fifty nautical miles at the nearest point. Compared with the resource-poor Aditya Continent, the vast Norren Continent not only has many kingdoms, but also gives birth to the behemoth existence of the Empire.

"Wood can't ...... The half-elves forbade us to take a further step into their forest, and there was simply no surplus timber to export from the port of Sevet. Baron Fred said in embarrassment.

"Well, I have to say I'm sorry, after all, cotton is not a rare item in the Aditya continent, and crocodile skin is far less valuable than fur in the Kadiren Empire."

The Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce owned large cotton plantations in the southern provinces of the Kadiren Empire and did not need to import cotton from Port Sevit at all. It is better to say that the two sides are competitors in the cotton business. After all, the largest cotton importer in the entire Aditya continent is the kingdom of Rick, which is behind the port of Sewit.

"Since you're so afraid of half-elves, why don't you fix this once and for all?"

"What do you mean?" Baron Fred frowned.

"If there aren't enough guards in the colony, I recommend the Fire Dragon Mercenary Regiment, whose leader is said to have been a wizard's apprentice. As long as you pay enough, I'm sure those people will solve the problem of half-elves for you. Ah, by the way, if it's a financial problem, we Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce are willing to provide a low-interest loan to Port Sevit. The merchant suggested with a smile.

Baron Fred fell silent.

War with the half-elves, he had also considered it a long time ago. However, the lessons of a hundred years ago forced him to be cautious about this issue. What's more, just a wizard apprentice, can he really defeat a half-elf?

Just as Baron Fred was in a dilemma, there was a knock on the door outside his office.

Somewhat surprised by the man who appeared at the door, Baron Frege spoke in an inquiring tone.

"Calf?"

"Your Excellency the Governor, I have something important to report here."

Baron Fred remembered that today seemed to be the day to send a fleet to reconnoiter the North Island.

But now, he had more important business to attend to, and he didn't have time to listen to Captain Calve's report.

"I'm here to discuss something important with Mr. Wilms, so you can wait next door for a while......"

"No, Dear Baron Fred, Lord Governor of Port Servit, that's all for today's business." Interrupting Baron Fred's words, the merchant stood up, bowed slightly, and said politely, "Tomorrow morning, I will be on a sailing ship bound for the Kadiren Empire, and thank you for your afternoon tea, although we missed dinner for this." Port Sevet, which only produces cotton and crocodile skins, is not suitable for the Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce, and you may be able to find a more suitable partner. ”

"Who said we only have cotton and crocodile skins."

Instead of listening to the Governor's order to wait, Captain Calf Strode into the house, took two wooden boxes from his bosom, and placed them on the table.

"Calf?"

Baron Fred glanced at Captain Calf in surprise.

"Trust my judgment, Lord Doge."

Calf didn't speak, just responded with such a look.

The merchant did not pay attention to the eye contact between the master and servant, and his gaze remained fixed on the two wooden boxes, and gradually appeared with interest.

"Oh? It's the first time I've heard that in addition to cotton and crocodiles, there are other local products in Port Sevet, can you tell me what this is? ”

"Coffee, and sugar cubes."

……

At the urging of the maid, Delia reluctantly washed up early and returned to the boudoir of the mansion to sleep.

Lying on the bed for a long time, she closed her eyes and counted the sheep for a long time without falling asleep.

Not sure why.

She was just excited.

Being in an indigenous civilization, she doesn't have an accurate understanding of caffeine.

Unable to sleep, she quietly got up from the bed, took a single coat, and draped it over her slender shoulders.

Removing a book from the shelf, Delia walked over to the dresser and sat down, opened the cowhide cover, and read it with relish.

"Captain Agris's Travels", which was a birthday present from her father when she was ten years old, is said to be her mother's favorite novel. Perhaps it is precisely because of this novel that she yearns for the world in the depths of the sea so much.

However, everyone around her, including her father, including her most respected sword teacher, was denying her dreams.

If she becomes a wizard, no one will say anything about her future.

Unlike those adults, Delia doesn't understand exactly what a wizard really is. It was just from the pupils of Uncle Calff and the colonial guards that they felt their awe of the wizard.

The next time we meet, I must find a way to let him teach me witchcraft.

Even if it's just to become a wizard's apprentice......

Delia thought to herself.

Immersed in the sea of books, she didn't notice that in the darkness that the oil lamp could not illuminate, a pair of invisible eyes were staring at her back......