Chapter One Hundred and Nine

"You're a rich boy. ”

These were the exact words of Adolf when Roy negotiated the ransom with Adolf, Karn, and Fano.

Karn and Fano were looking at Roy with envy and nodding their heads.

In fact, Roy himself did not have the slightest doubt about this. However, he still didn't expect that there would be such a big gap between the wealth in his concept and the wealth in the eyes of the top nobles of the empire!

"The Abyss Dragon Root is an accessory condition. If they can take it out, not only can they offset the ransom, but we can also reduce the rest. ”

Sitting in the living room where the morning sun was spreading, Roy stared blankly at the kidnapper-like faces of the three imperial nobles in front of him.

Adolf is a little better. Karn and Fano had their eyes lit up when they talked about the ransom.

"Let's do the math!"

Fano took a glass of wine, took a big sip excitedly, and said with a foaming mouth: "There are a total of one hundred and thirty-two just knights in our hands now! Each of them will have at least 100,000 gold and a lot of money!"

"Don't want Jinlulang!" Karn said, "and now that prices are skyrocketing, it's better to replace them with something of equal value." Food, horses, weapons and equipment, magic crystals, cold iron, magic scrolls, secret weapons, all of them!

Redeem the three major empires of the continent, dozens of principalities, including the Lands of Chaos, and the gold coins circulating in each place are of different color and size.

And gold coins made from extremely rare magic gold are the currency that is used throughout the continent.

Magic Gold is an essential metal for high-level Demonic Equipment. Its excellent demonic guiding performance and light and strong characteristics make it irreplaceable. and blue gold coins made of magic gold. Even if it is not used for circulation, it can be used for manufacturing.

This kind of gold coin. It's called Magic Gold Coins. Because of its overall blue color, it is also commonly known as blue gold coins. Long before the final battle. It is the currency of all races.

The magic gold ore in the Avalon Continent is extremely rare, and the magic gold veins and production of the Salvation Continent are less than one percent of the God-given land. Therefore, the major imperial principalities used gold more for the needs of trade.

In peacetime, one or twenty golden lulangs are enough for a civilian family to live comfortably for a year. If you only care about basic food and clothing, a few Jin Lulang are enough.

But. In today's troubled times, this amount of money is a drop in the bucket.

When the Philae Empire invaded Solan, prices rose fivefold. And in just over two months since the invasion of the demons, prices have skyrocketed. Not to mention grain, the price of land in the manor farms in the south alone has risen tenfold or more.

A small manor that was originally worth several thousand gold Lu Lang, but now no one is willing to sell it for 100,000 Jin Lu Lang. After all, as long as food can be produced, money is not an issue.

Of course. This refers to the southern part of the continent far away from the demons. If it is the north, facing the demon army, even a fool is not willing to take money to buy land.

But in any case, the depreciation of gold coins is already a fact. More than the depreciation of gold coins. It's silver and copper. Just a few days ago, the Imperial Treasury had already announced a reduction of twenty percent of copper coins and ten percent of silver coins.

And magic gold, as an important strategic material. It will be used in the manufacture of weapons and equipment in large quantities. This will lead to fewer and fewer blue gold coins.

The Solan Empire has the smallest gold coins, one the size of a fingernail. and the ratio of blue gold coins to huàn. It was already as high as twenty to one. Obviously, this percentage will increase as the war progresses.

Listened to Karn. Fano nodded and said, "Then let's count it according to the blue gold coins! A fair knight, five thousand blue gold coins!"

Roy was stunned.

The ransom of five thousand blue gold coins for a just knight, one hundred and thirty-two, is six hundred and sixty thousand blue gold coins!

That's a wealth that I never even thought about in my life!

But that's just the beginning.

"Twenty-seven knights of glory!" saw Fano wave his hand, looking like a merchant selling mules and horses in the market, "30,000 blue gold coins per person, this price is reasonable anywhere." We're not black!"

Adolf and Karn nodded in agreement. Roy, on the other hand, swallowed hard. Plus 810,000 blue gold coins!

"There are also thirteen nobles who have followed the wrong person, seven Great Knights of Light, exactly twenty people," Fano sneered, "With their status and status, if they don't give 100,000 or 200,000, are they embarrassed? ”

Million?!

Roy was dizzy.

He knew that the nobles who followed Scarlett came from all over the empire. Most of them are vassal lords of the three major families. Viscounts and earls are the majority.

It's not that they don't have more than 100,000 or 200,000 blue gold coins, but that's almost one-fifth, or even one-third of their family property.

The stick struck in the most uncomfortable position for them. If you want to make up the ransom, you will inevitably sell your property, which will hurt your muscles and bones!

"Ordinary low-level knights and soldiers, let's not count them, we should add heads," Fano generously waved his hand and said to Roy, "In the end, Scarlett, Oscarlett and Richard, you have to decide how much ransom you want." ”

"My construction is separate," Karn said, "Marquis Oscar, take out half a million blue gold coins, there should be no problem." As for Richard, with the wealth of Archduke Feynman and his affection for him, it was no problem to pay 800,000. As for Scarlett......"

He exchanged glances with Adolf and Fano and held out two fingers at Roy.

"Two million!"

"No point is missing!"

Under the gaze of the three of them, Roy just nodded subconsciously.

He was numb. I finally understood why the nobles and knights were so keen to capture prisoners in war.

What kind of captive is this, it's simply a mountain of gold!

Outside the open window, there was a commotion. The servants who got up had already started their busy day's work. The sound of horses' hooves, it was the escort patrol of the Grand Duke's Mansion preparing to leave.

The ransom amount was determined, and the four relaxed and drank alcohol. Chatting and enjoying the morning sun and fresh air.

"I really envy you kid. Karn shook the wine in his glass and exclaimed at Roy. Turning to Fano and asking, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be the highest ransom in the hundred years since the founding of the Solan Empire, right?"

"Yes!" Fano nodded, his face envious, "If you want to talk about the war between the nobles, it has never been broken. But most of them are some small lords fighting between each other, making trouble for a while, and a big man will coordinate it. It's gone. ”

He stretched out his long legs in the sunshine comfortably, and said to Roy with a smile: "As for the top nobles of the empire, no one has dared to provoke them for so many years. Not to mention the capture of important members. You kid, you've picked up a big bargain. ”

"That's not ......," said Adolf as soon as Fano's words fell, "Originally, I had a chance to intervene." As a result, this kid was wrapped up alone. ”

All four burst into laughter.

After laughing, Adolf said to Roy, "That's right. So, let me tell you about Bandez......"

At the mention of Bandez, Roy's expression became stern. He looked at Adolf with blazing eyes.

"Your people have arrived in Banderz. But I've heard that the situation in the Land of Chaos has been very turbulent lately, with major city-states, bandit groups, and mercenary groups all fighting each other. Reputedly. The city-state of Bardas has destroyed the city-state of Tej. Several well-known mercenary groups and bandit groups were also wiped out in this turmoil. Bendez's proximity to the Lands of Chaos is likely to be affected. ”

Seeing Roy's nervous expression. Adolf comforted: "But you don't have to worry too much, I have already sent someone to find out the situation." It is estimated that in the next two days, there will be news back. ”

He asked, "You should be going to Bendez this time, right?"

Roy nodded.

Adolf said: "Then I will build yì you wait for two days, and when the news comes back, we will discuss what to do." Rest assured, your business is my Adolf's business, General Karenich and General Percy, both of whom I admire the most, and who have saved my Adolf's life, and I will not sit idly by no matter what. Whoever dares to touch them is an enemy of me, Lulian!"

Fano on the side also echoed: "Yes, besides, Roy, if you offend the Bano family this time, they will definitely target you." You rest here for a few days and settle the ransom thing. In a few days, we will send troops north, and when the time comes, you will go with us. In our army, see who dares to trouble you!"

Roy thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. He knew that Adolf Efano was all about himself, and he also had some things that needed time to deal with. The most important of these is the injury of Rook and the safety of the elven dwarves.

Thinking of this, Roy was hesitating how to talk to Adolf, but Adolf asked curiously: "By the way, tell me what is your relationship with those dwarves and elves." ”

He put tobacco in his pipe and said, "These guys are a bunch of bastards who are not easy to deal with. Selfish and stubborn. Hide if you can, be careful like a bunch of damn groundhogs!"

Seeing Adolf's disapproving look, Roy couldn't help but laugh secretly.

He knew what ridiculous terms of cooperation the dwarf had proposed to Adolf, and it was no wonder that Adolf had a toothache when he mentioned it.

Adolf said, "Even if you've helped the dwarven convoy, there are many ways to repay you. I can't afford to offend so many strong enemies. Besides, this matter has nothing to do with the elves, how can they jump out and help you kill people, so they are not afraid of causing trouble to their lakeside city?"

Roy didn't answer, but pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, I have two requests, I hope you can agree. ”

"Say!" said Adolf, cheerfully.

"First, I hope to be able to purchase a batch of food," Roy said, "and the food reserves in the dwarf dungeon can't last long. I hope you can help them. ”

"No problem," said Adolf without hesitation, "since you speak, then as much as you want." For the sake of these stubborn dwarfs helping you, I won't bother with them. ”

Roy smiled and said, "The second request, I hope, is that you can accept the two races of dwarves and elves to join the Lulian coalition in the name of the bandits. ”

Bandits?!

When the three of them heard this, their eyes widened in surprise.

Of course, they knew that the army, led by the famous imperial generals Percy and Karenich, had put down the rebellion in the city of Muni. Raid Baron Cohen's Castle and set the stage for Lulian to finally defeat the Southern Legion of Philed. In fact, it was Roy's personal arm.

Now, elves and dwarves have joined the Lulian coalition as bandits. This means......

Fano stood up and asked, "You mean really?"

"Yes, to be exact, they will move to Lulian," Roy said, "and of course their warriors will also be part of the Lulian coalition." ”

Adolf, Fano and Karn were all surprises for a while.

No one thought of it. Scarlett and the other five major families worked hard, and even lost the lives of Barno Jr. and Fred what they couldn't get, and Roy handed it over to Lulian with a word.

Although these aliens belong to the bandit army, in their hearts, Roy and his bandit army are originally a family.

This kind of intimacy and trust is formed in battle after battle. It is engraved in Roy's merit book. If there is no him. Where is the current Lulian? Even they don't know how many times they've died!

So, no one cares if it's a bandit or a Lulian army. What everyone cares about is the attitude of the dwarves and elves!

In fact, when the dwarves and elves shot for Roy at the same time. Everyone has already thought that the relationship between them is not ordinary. Still, they didn't think about it. This kind of relationship is unexpectedly uncommon to this kind of process.

For Lulian, who has always had a weak military. The addition of these alien warriors is simply a relief in disguise.

The impact of a dwarven heavy warrior. The elven ranger's battlefield intelligence reconnaissance and information masking capabilities are unrivaled in the world. Back then, human beings were able to resist the demon race for a hundred years, and these two races contributed a lot.

With their joining, the Lulian Alliance's troop configuration will become more complete, the tactical use will be richer and more flexible, and the strength will directly increase by several levels!

What's more, in terms of the strong, these two races are also as strong as clouds.

It doesn't take all their tribes to come. Even if it's just the Dwarven Iron Department and the Elven Incense Temple joining, it will be a strong reinforcement for Lulian, who only has one Simon!

For a moment, the excited eyes of the three lit up.

It was a bonus!

This made them even more curious about the relationship between Roy and the dwarves and elves.

"They're going to follow orders, right?!" Adolf asked, still in disbelief, a crucial question.

"Of course!" Roy smiled and nodded.

In fact, he had already discussed this matter with Tie Lao Er and Elder Xiangli on the way to the Grand Duke's Mansion.

First, Roy didn't want to hurt the two races' alien friends because of the revenge of Bano and the other families. Join Lulian and protect your people. Second, it is because in the current situation, the union of dwarves, elves and humans is already imperative.

The biggest enemy is, after all, the demons.

Now, Bendez and the bandit army are under the threat of the demon soldiers. And Lulian's army will soon go north and join forces with the nobles from all over the empire to fight against the demons.

By joining the Lulian Alliance, the bandit army can occupy a place in the Imperial Alliance, and at the same time, it will be able to maximize its effectiveness.

Just like in the Lulian War, if there were no troops led by Adolf, Fano and Sophia, the bandit army of a few hundred men would be like drops of water falling into the river, unable to stir up a single storm.

After receiving Roy's affirmative reply, Adolf said categorically: "Since they are willing to fight with us, where is the grain and grass still used to spend money to buy, I will cover it!"

Roy was stunned for a moment and said, "Your Highness, these grains are not only ......"

"I know!" Adolf interrupted Roy with a wave of his hand, "since they have migrated to Lulian and are my Adolf's subjects, and their food and clothing are not guaranteed, how can the soldiers in front of them fight with peace of mind?"

He stood up, paced two steps, and said, "I will give them two plots of land in my name as a place of settlement, and at the same time, I will send troops to protect them. ”

As he spoke, he snorted coldly and said, "If Old Barnes and Noy hadn't been confused, he should have understood what it meant to attack my Adolf's private territory......!

Adolf said to Roy apologetically: "In terms of weapons and equipment...... There isn't much we can do to help. ”

After the end of the war with the Philaean Empire, Lulian captured a lot, however. It is still far from the price paid for more than a year of war.

In particular, most of the towns in the south were reduced to ruins in the fighting. Decades of business were ruined, dealing a blow to Lourian's economy. Particularly heavy. A large number of handicraft workers died or fled, leaving Lulian with a bit of a stretch in the manufacture of weapons and equipment.

Now that Edward has issued a mobilization order to fight against the demons, the lords of all parts of the empire must send troops north. Lulian is no exception. In order to catch up with the weapons and equipment of the army going north, Lulian's weapons workshop has been working day and night, and in this way, there is still a large amount of equipment that needs to be purchased from outside! If you take care of the elves and dwarves, it is really a little unbearable.

Of course. With Roy's cleverness, he was able to hear another layer of meaning in Adolf's words.

"Your Highness," Roy smiled, "I think the dwarves should be able to help in this regard." I've already talked to the Iron Second Patriarch. When he migrated, he would send his best blacksmiths to assist Lulian. ”

When Adolf and the others heard this, they couldn't help but be overjoyed.

"Also," Roy said. "Your Highness, if you are willing, I can make a batch of Power Storm Heavenly Transformation Suits for you. ”

"Great!" said Roy's words, and as soon as Fano cried. Adolf and Karn were also ecstatic.

The power of the Storm Celestial Transformation Costume has long been known to them.

Sophia in the battle in the fjord. I witnessed with my own eyes how the nineteen Heavenly Transformation Knights such as Soge were invincible in the dense cluster of Feilie Knights.

It can be said that every time the power storm is launched, it can tear a gap of broken flesh and blood in the front.

The power of terror. Not only is it unstoppable, but the tragic picture will put great mental pressure on the enemy. to later. As soon as he saw these black-armored knights rushing towards him, the Fei martyrs collapsed without a fight.

And after Roy's disappearance. Sophia returned the Heavenly Transformation Demon Suit to the bandits, and asked them to increase their self-protection power on the way to Bandez.

However, everyone was deeply impressed by the power of this Heavenly Transformation Demon Costume. Although in terms of level, this is only a first-order Heavenly Transformation Demon Costume, according to the estimation of Fano and the others, this kind of Demon Costume is completely comparable to a low-level second-order Heavenly Transformation Demon Costume!

Moreover, more importantly, it has the power of a second-level magic suit, and in terms of fighting spirit, it only needs the requirements of a first-level magic suit. Even just knights like Thorge, who are not outstanding, can afford it.

No one can ignore the horror of this.

You must know that the second-level magic suit is something that only the knight of glory can afford. Whether it is the high manufacturing price or the harsh conditions for candidates, it has become a luxury to form a large-scale second-level demon army.

As far as everyone knows, except for the three imperial royal families and the Lanris family, the Vatican Holy See, no one has the strength and capital to form a second-order demonic knight order with more than three hundred people.

And the existence of the storm of power has made this idea that was unattainable for Lulian possible!

Adolf and Fanok had taken a closer look at Powerstorm.

In terms of armor, Roy uses a six-star armor made of magic gold, and the purchase price of a set is about 100,000 gold francs. If you build it yourself, the price will be lower.

As for Painted Magic, the price of making special Painted Magic Ink costs 10,000 gold for each set.

In other words, if you just calculate the cost of materials, the price of a set of Power Storm is at most 110,000 gold francs. Even if the current price is calculated, a set will not exceed 150,000 gold Lulang.

Of course, the most expensive thing in the Heavenly Transformation Costume is actually the Demon Pattern Master's Magic Painting Reward. On other Demon Pattern Masters, a set of power storms will cost hundreds of thousands of gold Lulang at the minimum.

Large-scale manufacturing, this is simply not something that Lulian can afford.

Besides, it's not enough to have money. It also depends on the ability and time of the Demon Tattooer. Sometimes, a set of first-order heavenly transformation magic costumes may not be completed in a month. And the second-order heavenly transformation magic costume, it is common to spend half a year.

In addition, the Demon Pattern Master treats the Heavenly Transformation Demon Pattern as a treasure and keeps it secret, which makes large-scale manufacturing a luxury.

But Roy was different.

If it weren't for the Battle of the Fjords, no one would have known that this kid was still a magician. No one dared to believe that he had completed twenty sets of Storm of Power's magic pattern drawings in just a few days.

When he heard about it, Adolf still remembers the grave-like silence. I still remember the heartache in everyone's eyes.

In Adolf's mind, such a talent. It's not just Lurien.

He belongs to the Philip Empire and the entire human race!

Because of this, when it was learned that Leo was Roy. He was so resolute in ordering the troops to be dispatched, and he didn't even bother to wait for Scarlett and the others to reply to his ultimatum.

For him. This ordinary-looking teenager is not only his savior, but also the wealth of the empire.

His intelligence and talent can't be compared to the sum of ten Scarlett. Once he has any mistakes, it will be a huge regret that cannot be made up for the entire empire!

And now, Roy is not only back, but has also personally promised to make a batch of celestial transformation costumes for Lulian, which makes them not ecstatic?!

looked at the face of the young man in front of him. There are already quite some lines of slashing and axes, thinking of the dwarf and elf troops that Lulian is about to have, and thinking of a set of heavenly transformation magic suits, the three of them can't help but look forward to how many people will be impressed by the Lulian army, which has always been regarded as the belly of a fish by the major families!

In the silence, Adolf suddenly asked Roy sternly, "Do you think Sophia is beautiful?"

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After a few prayer hours. As the falcons flew out of Muni City, an invisible shockwave swept across the entire Saint Soran Empire. Triggering a violent earthquake.

In the streets and alleys, people were talking in shock, and no one dared to believe that the news was true.

Clashes erupt in the city of Muni.

The Barnes & Noble's men in Lulian were slaughtered. Uprooting. His family's heir, Barnes & Noble Jr., commander of the Fifth Legion, died in battle. Also killed at the same time was Fred, a powerhouse in the Sanctuary under the command of Prince Anthony!

And that's not all. Richard of House Saxony, Marquis Oscar of Sinasirian Province, and Prince Anthony's beloved daughter Scarlett, along with hundreds of family knights and a dozen noble lords, were all captured.

The ransom has been offered. The total amount is as high as 7,770,000 blue gold coins!

That's almost the total asset of one of the top ten large chambers of commerce in the empire!

What is even more shocking is that this conflict is not a conflict between the three major families and Adolf, who is the ruler of Lulian.

Their opponent was a young man named Leo Ferdinand.

And this son of a declining nobleman originally only traveled around as a mercenary, because when passing through Muni City, he intervened to prevent the knights of the Bano family from attacking a dwarven convoy transporting food, and clashed with several major families.

In order to retaliate, the Bano family exhausted its elite, and the other four major families also deployed troops to assist the Bano family in putting pressure on Lulian. That night, the city of Muni was full of these families of heavily armed and murderous knights.

Because of the invasion of demons, there are many families that have poured into Lulian.

No matter how you look at it, these families can be called behemoths. He is the leader in the minds of many nobles, and the overlord at the top of this food chain.

Together, they even dared to put pressure on Adolf directly, how could they be defeated at the hands of a mere mercenary?

But the fact has given several major families a resounding slap in the face.

Not only did they lose, but they lost miserably!

The son of the declining nobleman named Leo first hunted and killed the knights of the Bano family who surrounded him with the power of one person, turning the Huroar Slope neighborhood into his hunting ground, killing more than a hundred knights of the Bano family and leaving only a dozen people.

Then, under Fred's threat, he turned around and attacked Bano Jr.'s castle, killing dozens of Bano Noble guards, along with Bano Jr. himself.

In the end, even a Sacred Realm powerhouse like Fred died at his hands.

Its strength and ruthlessness made everyone who heard the news stunned.

Among the five families, the only lucky winner is Charles of the Renault family of the Tomahawk Knights.

The second-generation member of the Renault family, who participated in the Scarlett project from the beginning, actually announced his withdrawal immediately after Adolf made his position. His resoluteness made people wonder if he had already smelled something.

And because of this, the Renault family avoided the same fate as the other four families.

With a single decision, they saved themselves over two million blue gold coins!

It is said that Renault, the head of the family, wrote a letter to Charles overnight after hearing the news. Early the next morning, Renault announced that Charles had been given the highest authority to take charge of the family's southern affairs. Because of this decision, Charles, who is not an outstanding figure in the second generation of the Renault family, has become the brightest star of the Renault family.

In addition to Charles, there is also a third-generation side branch named Ansel, who was also commended. It is said that Renault has put his name on the list of important children in the family. It is conceivable that no effort will be spared in cultivating him in the future.

However, if you want to say that the winners, I am afraid it will have to be the Lulian family.

It is said that Grand Duke Adolf wrote a letter to the heads of several major families, detailing what happened. And in the letter, there are also confirmations from Scarlett, Richard and others.

On the same day, Sophia, the commander of the Fire Phoenix Legion in the imperial capital, asked to see His Majesty Edward, and at the same time, handed over an identical letter to the Imperial Heraldic Academy, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Cabinet, the Ministry of Supervision and the House of Elders.

After reading the letter, even the most die-hard allies of the Barnes, Prince Anthony, and the other two families could only remain silent, unable to make any accusations about Adolf's role in the matter.

The royal family, the Heraldic Academy, and the Ministry of Supervision all determined that the war was initiated by the Barnes and Noble families, and the Ferdinand family's reaction was in line with the rules of aristocratic warfare.

Edward I stated at the military council that he hoped to properly resolve disputes and maintain unity at the moment of the demon invasion.

Although the Ministry of the Interior and the House of Elders of the Nobles did not take a stand, the information from within said that they really could not find fault with the Loulian and Ferdinand families.

Barnes & Noble and other families provoked unreasonably, but they didn't have the ability to clean up the situation. They couldn't even force Adolf to strike! O Ferdinand led a group of dwarves and elves to kill them.

If it weren't for Adolf's intercession, even Scarlett would have been killed by Ao.

Now, people are in the hands of others, and it's not what people say is what they say?

What's more, now that the demons are heading south, the empire is about to send troops. Adolf's Lulian Army was an important part of the Imperial Alliance, and a large part of its military spending depended on Lulian's support.

Judging from the reaction of the aristocracy, everyone agreed that it was best to ease the matter for a while. Against Leo Ferdinand, everybody understands. But it's best not to get involved with Adolf.

The anger of the Barnes & Nobles is conceivable.

After getting the news, Barnes & Noble, who had lost his beloved son, smashed everything around him that could be smashed, got into the carriage with red eyes, and visited Donald.

No one knew what Barnes and Donald had discussed, only that the day after the news spread, the envoys sent by the three major families had already set off.

Of course, everyone understands that this is not the end.

Instead, it's just the beginning!

(To be continued......)