Chapter 186: The Temptation to Go Home!
A few hours later, the crowd that was dozing off was woken up by the pilot's announcement...
Because everyone is their own person, there is no need to shout directly into the microphone at a startled glance! Literate pilots will not wake everyone up in such an extreme way when flying safely!
So... The pilots took a very mild form!
He takes the co-pilot to sing a SpongeBob SquarePants theme song...
And this familiar voice brought back to the senses of several people who were dozing off.
"Coming home?"
"Yes! It's almost home, but Ted... You talk to my wife tonight, I'm staying at the airport..."
"Understood... I would say it! β
After this time together, Ted can guess from Steve's accent that he is preparing to eat: he is most likely going back to accompany his true love...
At this time, the pilot's voice came: "Everyone, we have reached the sky over Valentine, the ground temperature is 25, and the wind speed is 2!" ....β
Another international convention, Ted used to travel for business in his previous life, traveling to various sales locations to pass on his experience, and this is the voice he heard the most.
He let out a long yawn, rubbed his sleepy eyes, and asked, "Whew... Getting off the plane? β
Joseph put away his weapon, opened his mask, and responded, "Yes, sir, we are home!" β
The golden nest and the silver nest are not as good as their own nest~ No matter how good the outside world is, no matter how beautiful the environment is, I don't sleep comfortably in the small bed in my hometown! Moreover... The outside nest is similar to a manure pit, and it is completely incomparable to your own home!
"It's good to go home! Good home! Sleep safely and comfortably! "Although Steve has only been in the North for six months, the 'feeling of home' and 'sense of belonging' he brings to himself is far greater than that cold palace!
He said that the North is his home, and the others will not be disgusted because everyone has recognized Steve~
"Huh... It feels so good to be home! I need to take a shower and then go to the bathroom! I don't know how many files Chris piled up for me in the past few days when I wasn't there..."
Hearing this, Steve raised his hand and pulled out a wet towel to wipe his face in an attempt to lift his spirits!
Ever since he flew over the north, he began to get sleepy: "I'm going to take a shower first!" Then get a good night's sleep! Ay! I just don't know when there will be a means of transportation that can be used as a mobile home, and I don't have to live in the pickled palace to smell other people's body odor and feces every day! β
"Huh?" Hearing Steve complain like this, Ted came to the spirit, and what he described was not a rare object...
Just a motorhome!
According to the current industrial capacity of the North, it is not difficult to get such a thing at all!
"Steve, the kind of thing you're talking about, it seems to really exist!"
Hearing that something he casually said existed, Steve was not sleepy: "Oh? Then hurry up and get me one! Leave straight with a driver and a few guards! Then you don't have to put up with the weird smell! β
Since you have made a request, you have to make a full set of requirements!
At this time, Steve came to his senses, he moved his ass and leaned in and whispered, "Can you install an air conditioner?" Either it's too hot in the summer..."
I thought that Steve wanted to install a cannon in the RV, but Ted's heart was still cold! "Hi... What a big deal! Air conditioning only, it's all standard! β
Summer! Air conditioning is life! Out of the north, there is no natural aura of dragons to cover it, and the temperature can reach up to 45 degrees! After a while without air conditioning, it was baked: "That would be great... When will I be able to use it? β
"Tomorrow we are going to bomb, I guess it will be assembled in the evening, this thing is not complicated, it is just a truck, load the things that should be in the room, we have drawings, the truck also has redundancy, it is very simple to build such a thing. It is... Supplies are a problem. β
"Supplies?" Steve only learns half of the new thing, and the other half is completely thrown away...
Seeing this, Ted could only explain: "Yes, the truck relies on fuel to walk, even if the fuel tank is very large, two can hold 360 liters of gasoline, but that thing is fully functional, it needs to be close to 20 liters to run a hundred kilometers, and it is very reluctant to drive to the imperial capital Dehrem... Not to mention the stumbling along the way, I don't know how many detours I have to take..."
"Ahh
According to the current facilities, there are no gas stations, no roads, and no railway lines to ensure fuel transportation in the Empire.
If Steve wants to park outside the palace in his RV and rest decently...
Then you have to bring a tanker truck with you!
This kind of thinking is suitable for ordinary people, but it does not apply to Ted... Fuel or something... There is a little more oil in your own territory than the reserves on the earth combined, and sometimes there is no need to pick and search!
Anyway, there has been a lot of fuel production recently, and a little waste is nothing...
"Steve, don't 'ahh I'll arrange it for you, and when we come back tomorrow night, it should be done, and when the time comes, you can go directly to the imperial capital by car and get some sleep..."
"I'll see it!"
The people around him chatted enthusiastically, but Galen was particularly embarrassed: "Eh... Wait, Steve is going to the Imperial Capital by car, then I..."
Ted almost forgot about such a person... In order to show the generosity of the North, he intends to receive according to the imperial specifications: "You? How about arranging a royal carriage for you then? β
"It's... Steve rides the car, you tell me to ride the carriage? Does this sound like a word? β
Even if Galen had only experienced the car for ten minutes, he could tell which mode of transportation was more comfortable! Besides, listening to Ted's description of the 'RV', it seems to be even better than the car he just sat in!
Now, the empire-sized carriage is completely unfragrant!
"Your Highness Galen, please pay attention to your words, now that you are in the North, and I am not a nobleman who supports you, according to tradition, I am not obligated to let you enjoy our resources 'free of charge', only to follow the imperial tradition..."
"That is to say... It's a great duty to be able to send a carriage to take you back..."
Even if you are a fool, you know that Ted is embarrassed! But Galen was helpless, because the person in front of him didn't play according to the routine! He had previously refused to bring his own guards!
It also said in a weird way, 'It's the same with or without it!' You'd better come with me, or you'll be at your own risk...'
In order to satisfy his curiosity and live a few more years by the way, Galen came along...
Right now, Ted's meaning is obvious! He just wants money!
In this case, it is better to break the bank and avoid disasters: "I pay for it!" β
Seeing Galen take the bait, Ted retracted his playful tone and said, "Oh? Pay? Don't know what you're going to pay? How do I pay? β
"Gold!"
Gold isn't worth much, and in the North, it's only a little more expensive than iron...
So, Ted asked, "Is there anything else?" Silver or copper coins are fine, and we've been collecting too much gold lately..."
"Copper... Is it okay too? β
"Absolutely!"
Hearing that this 'useless' resource can also be used as a trade, Galen instantly came to his senses: "That's great, there is a copper mine in my territory, which can only be used to make copper coins... If you need copper, that's fine... I'll just pay for it and exchange it for some supplies by the way? What do you think? β
For the second prince, copper is of little use, and can only be melted into copper coins, or made into utensils...
Because of the maturity of iron-smelting technology, it is not a good choice to make copper into a weapon, so such a large pile of mineral resources has become a 'chicken rib'! It's a pity to discard it.
If they are all made into statues and placed in the territory, it is too narcissistic! And now, some people say that this thing can be used as a general equivalent...
Such an opportunity cannot be missed!
In the cabin, the others heard that the second prince was going to buy something with copper ore! They all covered their mouths and pretended not to know anything.
Ted changed his attitude completely, and responded in a tone that seemed cold, but mild: "No problem... I just need some copper... Let's make copper coins...! β
If the use of the material is concealed, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of others, and if it is not said, it will definitely make the seller want to get into the wrong and sit on the ground by the way!
So Ted made up a makeshift reason, which has a reasonable echo of what he just said, 'too much gold'...
It's like there are too many big bills, and there is no change...
And the second prince heard about Ted's intentions, and he didn't take it seriously, so he really wanted to use copper to make copper coins...
But in reality, Ted wants to use these things to make bullet casings or artillery shells, and if the quantity is large, he can also pull them for industrial use...
Adhering to the idea of storing more strategic materials in the territory, Ted intends to exchange cheap goods for mineral resources. First, extort the materials in other people's territory and use them, and finally use the materials in your own territory.
In this way, in the event of a conflict, domestic demand can still be guaranteed~
Seeing that the useless resources in the territory were useful, Galen smiled and said, "Then I will mine the copper ore and pull it over in a horse-drawn cart?" β
"No, you don't! If it is pulled by a horse-drawn carriage, the cost will increase a lot, and then our firm will directly come to the door to receive the goods, take the materials to you for delivery, and barter? How is it? β
"If that's the case, it couldn't be better!"
At this time, both sides thought that they had earned, but in fact, Ted just used the excess production capacity that had nowhere to put it, and exchanged it for 'more long-term value' strategic resources!
Because the dragons' dung is mostly found in rare metals, there are not many of the more commonly used metals such as iron and copper.
Ted didn't really want to use the things in his own territory, and the second prince's move just solved his troubles.
"Then I can ask... Can I get any supplies? β
"As you can see from the receipts during the day, most of them are canned food, most of which are meat, and the rest are canned fruit..."
"That's... Do you sell your weapons? β
"For the time being, we only sell to members of the Alliance, and we do not intend to trade weapons to the outside world..."
"This..."As soon as he heard that kind of powerful weapon was not going to be sold, the second prince immediately became vigilant!
Because a potential enemy has these things, and he himself does not have ...
"Don't worry, we won't sell it to the eldest prince..."
At this point, Ted had a direct showdown: "As long as you are your prince with peace of mind and don't get in our way, I won't trouble you!" If you and the Great Prince plan to make a stumbling block for us, or secretly against us! Then don't blame us for being polite! β
Such extremely aggressive words immediately made Galen frown: "How... You're welcome to us? What do you want to do? β
"It's just... You and your family, as well as your forces, will be captured by us as prisoners and spend your life in the quarry..."
Such a reply is even more excessive than asking for the life of the second prince: "You... Is this a rebellion? β
"Watch your words! It's not a rebellion, it's just competition! I think Steve is better suited to be emperor! If the state puts a belligerent maniac like you or a pervert like Andy in power, it is only a matter of time before the empire falls! β
"Oh? Other words... Do you now have the strength to compete with the entire empire? β
"No..."
"I think too, how could you..."
"Listen to me... Not only do I have the strength to compete with the entire empire, but I also have the strength to destroy the empire in a month! You ought to be glad I'm a good man, or you'd have died long ago, think of the nobleman who provoked me that day, like a mutilated dead dog on the street! died without dignity..."
"You..."
Remember, this is not a warning, it's a warning, and it's all up to you! We can cooperate, we can have trade dealings, but please remember that we are not all the way! Steve may be kind, but I'm definitely not! Because you're not your own! β
After saying this, before Galen could reply, the pilot began to read 'international practice' again: "Didi... Prepare to land, please..."
At the same time, a searchlight swept across the ground caught the attention of the second prince.
Ted leaned back in his chair, stretched out his right hand and snapped his fingers next to the microphone: "By the way, His Royal Highness the Second Prince, welcome to Valentine..."
Looking out the window of the plane, Galen saw a city completely different from what he had remembered.
In his imagination, the capital of the most powerful nobles would only have a faint light at night, and the fire could be seen from a distance of 1 km at most...
And Valentine below, because of the 'light project' advocated by Ted, the whole city is brightly lit! Even at an altitude of several thousand meters, you can feel exactly the thick fireworks below. m.jΓΊjΓΓ‘?y.?? m
The silhouette of the city is clearly visible, the downtown area is still bustling even after 10 p.m., and there are some giant winged creatures whizzing in the sky...
"That's... Is it a legendary dragon? β
"It's an ice dragon..."
"Oh my God..."
In just an instant, Galen completely forgot about Ted's unreasonable conversation with himself, and his mind was full of shock...
After landing, the lights turned on again, and Galen noticed that there was one more person in front of him at some point... The armor he wore was completely different from the metal iron sheet on his body, but in terms of texture and complexity, it must be stronger than the thin iron sheet on his body.
The plane is taxiing down the runway, and everyone has to think about what to do first! Ted casually proposed, "Go home, let's take a shower first?" β
Joseph immediately chimed in: "Okay! I've heard that you can take a shower in the bathroom compartment at the airport! You don't have to go to the bathroom, you can unload and decontaminate together! β
Steve let out a long yawn, stretched his muscles by the way, and responded with a smile: "Then take a shower first, then eat, and then go to the hangar to see the new weapon?" β
It's just that... The second prince who came with him heard the 'bath' as if he was facing a great enemy, and he reminded solemnly: "Take a bath!? Are you so disrespectful to God that you are not afraid of His divine punishment? β
As the 'anti-god vanguard', Joseph raised his middle finger and snorted angrily: "Divine punishment? Poof... For us, God is a barren! The shell lang who rubs the dung ball is more respected than him! β
If you say these words in the Empire, you will be burned at the stake! Seeing this, Galen could only speak, using that weak language, to maintain what did not exist: "You! You're offended, you're angry with God! β
"Hey!? I said are you..."
"Hey! Joseph, leave him alone! Let's go! β
Seeing that the people around him were leaving, Galen was anxious: "Eh! Wait a minute! So where do I go? β
"You? There are guards who will take you to the residence! β
"I don't have freedom of movement?"
"Of course not! This is my territory, in order to prevent you from stealing our secrets, we have our own guards, but you can rest assured, we will take care of the food, drink and Lazar! β
After saying this, Ted got off the plane with the pilot and his companions, and Galen was taken directly by the guards to the customs room at the airport where suspicious people were detained...
His dwelling, similar to the cells of the prisoners in the detention center, has a single bed, a shower room and a toilet!
Merely... It's the kind that is connected, and it's surrounded by walls made of steel, so there's no privacy at all...
"You can't do this to me!" Galen roared...
"Brother Shen!"
"Hmm!"
Shen Changqing walked on the road, and when he met someone he knew well, he would say hello to each other or nod his head.
But it doesn't matter who it is.
There was no superfluous expression on everyone's face, as if they were very indifferent to everything.
on this.
Shen Changqing is used to it.
Because this is the Demon Suppression Division, it is an institution that maintains the stability of Great Qin, and its main responsibility is to kill demons and monsters, and of course there are some other side jobs.
Arguably.
In the Demon Suppression Division, everyone has a lot of blood on their hands.
When a person is accustomed to seeing life and death, then he will become indifferent to many things.
When he first came to this world, Shen Changqing was a little uncomfortable, but over time he got used to it.
The Demon Suppression Division is huge.
The people who can stay in the Demon Suppression Division are all powerful masters, or people who have the potential to become masters.
Shen Changqing belongs to the latter.
Among them, the Demon Suppression Division is divided into two professions, one is the town guard and the other is the demon exterminator.
Anyone who enters the Demon Suppression Division starts with the lowest level of demon slayer.
Then step by step, he is expected to become a town guard.
Shen Changqing's predecessor was a trainee demon slayer in the Demon Suppression Division, and he was also the lowest level of the demon slayer envoys.
Have memories of the predecessor.
He is also very familiar with the environment of the Demon Suppression Division.
It didn't take long for Shen Changqing to stop in front of an attic.
Unlike other places full of slaughter, the attic here seems to stand out from the crowd, and in the bloody Demon Suppression Division, it presents a different tranquility.
At this time, the attic door is open, and there are occasional people entering and exiting.
Shen Changqing only hesitated for a moment, and then stepped in.
Access to the attic.
The environment has changed in vain.
A burst of ink fragrance mixed with the faint smell of blood came to his face, making his brow furrow instinctively, but quickly stretched.
The smell of blood on everyone's body in the Demon Suppression Division is almost impossible to clean.
.jujiazy.