On his way back to the inn, Siegel saw Sir Bill's black horse parked in the stable, munching on the hay at a leisurely pace. When the war horse saw the squid, Herod barked twice and shook his head to say hello.

Sir Bill, hearing the horse's barking, pushed open the window of the room, and waved to Siegel: "Come up little cub, and see what I have prepared for you!"

When Siegel burst into the room, his mouth opened wide in surprise: instead of the oil lamp, there were now three weapons on the table: a light crossbow, a scimitar, and a long whip.

He quickly fumbled through the three weapons, then picked them up one by one and examined them carefully. The light crossbow is made from whole pear wood for exceptional strength, the string is made of oil-soaked buffalo tendon for easy maintenance and good toughness, and the winder is a movable wrench that uses the card slot to tighten the string step by step. This light crossbow is the standard equipment of the army, and I don't know how it came out, so although it is not new, it is still rare.

Siegel was familiar with the style of the scimitar, as many sailors and pirates enjoyed using it. The blade is so light that you can bite it firmly with your mouth, so you can climb with your hands free. The arc of the blade is suitable for chopping enemies and slicing ropes. The curved blade forms a narrow, thin spike at the tip of the metal that can easily pierce the hearts and lungs of enemies. The weapon's center of gravity falls half a palm's distance in front of the gauntlet, which is very unique, so you need to get used to it.

Both of these things were expected by Siegel, but the whip was somewhat unexpected. The whip was black and made of sturdy jute, with iron barbed rings pinched at intervals, giving it a hideous look. The whip was slightly spread out, and some pieces of metal were tied. It was three meters long with a whip, and it was heavy in your hand.

"I wanted to buy you a light hand crossbow, but when I saw that this light crossbow was good, I changed my mind. Sir Bill said, "This crossbow is more powerful in battle, and it can be aimed more accurately with both hands." However, as your strength grows, you still have to learn how to use the longbow. The skill of the bow and arrow is the ability that can be used for a lifetime. ”

"The technique of the scimitar is different from the longsword, but if you are skilled with the scythe, you don't have to worry about how fast you can get started. With a scimitar, at least it will be easier for you to work and open the way. You've got something to learn, little. Sir pointed to the last weapon and said, "This whip was found in a weapons shop, something rare. A mercenary who had ordered it didn't make it back alive, so the whip was sold. I tried it, and the whip was not lightweight, comparable to the ropes on the ship. I won't use it, I'll just treat it as a toy for you. ”

"Thank you, sir. ”

"You deserve it. After all, the harvest of this trip is far beyond expectations, and you play a role in it. ”

"Ah, my lord, I have something to tell you. "At the mention of 'unanticipated gains,' Siegel snapped back to business, and described in a few words where he saw in the harbor: the warships, the prince, the Knights of Dawn, and the Bald Guys. Sir Bill was silent and sat quietly in his chair.

After a while, he said, "Don't worry about those mages, there are too many fights in the wilderness, and no one has the energy to investigate, so you don't have to mention this matter in the future." Whether as an adventurer or a knight, you must be brave, just, humble, and cautious, and hone your martial arts to protect the weak, but also to protect yourself. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing, and there's no need to worry about it. ”

Sir Bill paused, then continued: "You are still young, just a novice, what are you worried about, what are you worried about? When I was your age, I practiced swords only to practice swords, and I was stronger than my brothers. There's only one way for me to go, and so do you. When an adventurer lives a leisurely life, it seems to be beautiful, but in fact there are many tribulations, don't you kill a horse thief in the wild, don't take some small things to heart! You are still my retinue, I am your knight master, even if you want to fight a dog, you have to ask me first. ”

Siegel was much more relieved, he had finally crossed this hurdle and was mentally prepared for the future battle. Although the work of cutting off a kobold's ear is disgusting, the impact it brings is definitely not as good as ending a life with your own hands. Sir Bill looked at the young man and tried to remember the first time he had killed an enemy. He tried and tried, but the memory was too vague to be hidden behind the fog of time and he couldn't remember it - or maybe he had deliberately forgotten it.

"You familiarize yourself with the new weapon here, and then go buy some crossbows to practice. Don't shoot the inn stuff, little. Sir Bill stood up, straightened his clothes, and smoothed out his wrinkles: "We won't stay here for a few days, and we will soon set off for the west." I'm going to see if there's anything I can do next. Isn't there a trolls on the trade road? Maybe the price is right now. ”

"What kind of creature is a trolls, is it powerful?" Siegel asked curiously.

"It's a little tricky, but as long as they're not in groups, it's not a big problem. Sir Bill said, "Remember, little cub, if you run well, you will be less troubled." ”

With that, Jazz picked up his sidearm and went out. As a veteran adventurer, Tiger Bill has his own way, he knows where to get the latest news, and he knows which way to protect the interests of mercenaries. After all, not all employers like to pay their bills on time.

Siegel picked up his things, happy as a bird, and he went out to look for the gnomes, and the day before yesterday he saw the grocery store selling various types of crossbows. In addition, there are several straw man targets in the back of the duck store, which are just used to practice shooting. Getting these three new treasures is enough for Siegel to play with for a long time.

For the next three days, Sir Bill was always elusive, and he was rarely seen day or night. Siegel found that Jazz had gone to fix his hair and beard, bought a new set of underwear, and smelled strange perfume from him from time to time. Siegel was not stupid enough to inquire about Jazz's whereabouts, and he was happily improving his accuracy with a "free and unlimited supply" of crossbows and straw men.

That morning, Siegel was in the grocery store when he heard the cry of "Squid!squid!" outside, and he knew it was a knight, so he hurried back.

"There's a good opportunity to fight for. Sir looked excited and patted Siegel on the shoulder: "Little cub, you haven't been to the royal banquet, have you? Come, change into these clothes and see if they fit. ”

Siegel scratched his head, a little uncomfortable with this sudden enthusiasm, as if he was in a similar state every time the first mate was about to play tricks on him. He looked at the cloth bag that Sir had returned, which contained a large number of finely made clothes, from trousers to shirts and coats. Made of light fabric, the garments don't look sturdy at all and can be torn apart with a light hand, but each one is trimmed with beautiful lace and the buttons are custom-made.

"How do I wear these clothes?" Siegel picked up an almost translucent shirt, not daring to exert any strength. "Can you go out with something on? I think the wind can tear them apart. ”

"These are naturally not canvases, stupid. And it's not for you to wear outside, either. Sir Bill knocked on the squid's head and said, "The evening feast is held indoors, don't worry about the wind." You participate as my retinue, and when you go, just concentrate on eating, and don't cause trouble. By the way, go find a hat to wear, your black hair is too rare, it's better to keep a low profile. ”

Sir Bill looked at the squid for a moment more and was secretly amused. These almost transparent clothes are naturally not the so-called daily clothing of the upper class, but more like some kind of special-purpose "collection", and even the characteristics of tearing and tearing are also designed for purpose. The only good thing about this kind of clothing is that it looks good, and it is cheap......

"Don't eat dinner, preferably not at lunch. As he was leaving, Sir Beal instructed, "Wash your face and tidy it up, and I'll come back to you in the evening." ”

If it was evening, there would be no hurry, and Siegel decided to go to practice archery first, and by the way, he would ask for some news from Pi Ya. The gnomes of good deeds began to talk about the etiquette of human banquets. The squid listened for a while, and felt more and more outrageous. He suddenly realized that Pi Ya must not have participated in this kind of banquet, so he probably heard about it somewhere.

Night soon came, and Sir Bill was dressed and ready to leave at the inn. After hesitating for a long time, Siegel put a chain armor between his shirt and coat. Without this layer of metal armor, he didn't have a sense of security, and he always felt more awkward than being naked. At the same time, he also bought a round leather hat from Pi Ya for 5 copper plates, just enough to stuff all the black hair under the hat, and no one could see it.

The squid led the horse and followed Sir instructions to the banquet hall. The party was held to celebrate the signing of an agreement between the Knox Commons and the Chamber of Commerce for the transition of interests in Creekwood Town—a name that made Siegel think about it several times before he figured it out. Under Prince Andrew's attention and the supervision of the Church of Dawn, the two parties completed the negotiation with astonishing speed. The Knox Guild could purchase any land in Ximu Town for 3,000 gold coins per mu, with a total area of not more than fifty acres, and all the necessary building materials must be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce. As a condition, six of the 11 seats on the Creek Town Council, which were originally held by the Chamber of Commerce, were transferred to the Knox Association.

The prince didn't say anything when he saw the agreement, all the terms were fair, but he was surprised by the speed with which it was finalized. Under the expectant eyes of the merchants, the prince endorsed the agreement and gave one copy to the Earl of Todd for archiving. In a flicker, the merchants had sold thirty acres of land on the side of the port and upper cliff in Ximu Town, and another agreement for the purchase of stone and wood was quickly reached.

Prince Andrew's council chamber in Creekwood, which also serves as an auction house for the Chamber of Commerce, witnessed the transaction. When the mage was hugged tightly by the rich people of the Chamber of Commerce, he felt that everything in front of him was not real, but he couldn't tell what was wrong. The chair under him is a bit awkward, and it is uncomfortable to adjust his posture. He set his sights on the Count, hoping to get some answer from the old man.

"Watch and see, Your Highness. Count Todd leaned down and said in the prince's ear, "Whether it is the Chamber of Commerce Alliance or the Knox Association, they are all under the shadow of the stars. ”

"Has the wind of the westward journey been released?"

"Yes, Your Highness, Fort Hub is ready, and I believe Waterdeep has gotten the news. ”

"The New World is too backward, there are too many beggars, fugitives and untouchables among the people here, and there is little kingization and education. It is said that if you go west, you will either be a vast wasteland or a steep and lonely bald mountain range. Where this bird doesn't poop, it will never be able to catch up with the majesty of the national capital. ”

Earl Todd shook his head and admonished the prince: "The king should not dislike every inch of land. ”

"I know, Lord Count. The prince nodded: "I understand my duty. But I can always choose not to hang out with these philistine merchants all day, right? I'd rather practice swords with Evan and be half tired to death. ”

"I'm afraid I'll have to endure for a few more days. But Evan, though your brother, is not the king's son, so be careful. The Count was about to continue his persuasion when he saw the prince frowning and feeling displeased. A wise man knows what to say, and he needs to know when to say those words. So he changed his words and said, "Your Highness, the former speaker of the town council, Mrs. Elvis of the Shang Alliance, seems to have something to say. ”

Lady Elvis was the widow of the late Viscount Pete Elvis, and after passing the title to her son, she devoted herself to the management of her property and quickly became one of the respected leaders of the business alliance. She is in her 50s, her hair is gray, and she always wears a long black dress, which has become her daily staple.

The lady's spirit seemed very tired, and the haggard between her eyebrows could not be covered by foundation. She slowly stepped forward, made a blessing, and then said slowly: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, Ximu Town is very honored to welcome the royal family members of the Star Dynasty, especially to be able to see the royal heir. Despite its remoteness, we would like to invite you to a dinner at the Humble House. ”

"Yes ma'am, I will attend on time. Prince Andrew waved his right hand like a worm and quickly agreed. He nodded his head in farewell, then stood up and walked straight away, returning to the Dawn Angel battleship, followed by a long line of guards. He was going to find Evan to flex his muscles, as his half-brother said - to get beaten.