Continuing south from Zhangzhou, it can be regarded as officially entering the more prosperous central region of the Moon Country.

This is especially true near the coastline.

After leaving Zhangzhou from the border of Sanzhi, the route of the group was not straight to the south, but slightly advanced to the west for a while. This is due to the restrictions on the road on which horse-drawn carriages can travel, as well as the need for supplies.

Rigal's four-wheeled commercial carriage has advanced technology that has not yet been widely used in the Crescent – although it is made of four wheels, it actually has good maneuverability. This particular structure is said to have come from a family of master engineers who were friendly with the Lamanites, called the steering wheel.

To put it simply, the front wheel part attached to the drawbar is centered on a pivot axis, resulting in a pattern in which the front two wheels can be steered independently.

In addition, the carriage that Ryunosuke purchased at the expense of the original was also equipped with an advanced shock absorption system. The axles are not rigidly bonded to the body, but are cushioned by a curved support made of elastic hardened steel, so that the carriage will not shock passengers and goods even when walking on relatively rough roads.

Such a sophisticated steel smelting technique was rare in the Empire, and even the well-informed missionaries were actually quite surprised—and for good reason, the carriage was actually the work of a coalition of southern city-states that combined dwarven and dwarf craft.

The Lamanites of the south also had commercial relations with the lands of the mountain dwarves, and many dwarves were active in the empire through this relationship before the events of Parnira. But now, with the change in the political winds in the Padrosi Empire, there are clear signs of revival of the "Lamanite Monopoly" ideology, and even the different ethnic groups are a little frightened, not to mention the more differentiated others.

The dwarven crafts are always impressive, and this is not just because they are unattainable, but also because many of the works forged by the master blacksmiths of the human race are heirlooms. But the highest level must be separated from the average, and the human master blacksmith is short-lived, while the dwarven products are not only highly skilled but also surprisingly consistent.

- In layman's terms, they are able to mass-produce high-quality metal products.

This result is the result of a racial personality that is rigorous at the best and stubborn at worst. This rigor and caution creates a refined product with a high degree of uniformity, but it also limits the freedom of creative freedom, making the dwarves often as stubborn as the ores in the mountains they live in—we're pulling away.

All in all, the carriages obtained from Ryunosuke were well-made and performed very well. But that doesn't exactly mean good.

Like the Flower Gauntlet stabbing sword that the Lamanites loved, the intricacies are delicate and have their own practical value, but they also mean that more effort is required to care for and maintain.

Compared to the simple straight handguards on the west coast of Rigal, the East Coast style handguards, which resemble birdcages and even have carved leaves and flowers, require a lot of work to prevent rust – and this is also true today.

The resilient steel carriage may be comfortable to absorb shocks, but the speed at which it rusts through the damp forests of Crescent Island is also a little unsettling.

And this was the baggage carriage that Ryunosuke prepared for a team of more than 100 people, and the number of people in the group was much smaller than the original ronin troops. While it's comfortable to have an empty carriage with bedding and a direct shelter for movement, there are so many empty spaces that it's a bit too much to keep going, given the daily exertion and maintenance of the horses.

So there are many reasons for going to the prosperous coastline this time, in addition to material supplies, rust removal and maintenance, they also want to try to sell some of the carriages and horses to reduce the burden.

After leaving the more sparsely populated areas to the east, the closer you get to the coastline, the more stranger faces you see as you walk on the national highway.

The Lamanites dressed in Japanese costumes and dressed in Rigal costumes mingled in the ranks of the Wajin, and the people around them seemed to be accustomed to their presence. This surprised the Roan Maiden and Kaleva, but it was also because they didn't have to hide in the carriage anymore, so they could come out and breathe.

After a little inquiry with the passing Lamanites, they learned that although Xinjing restricted the Nanban merchant ships from berthing and trading in some ports, it did not restrict people from traveling to other places on ships with people.

Thus, although the ships from Rigal were concentrated further south, the stranger passengers on board spread to a larger area by transferring to the merchant ships of the people.

This is another message that even the missionaries don't know. The reason for this can be seen from the characteristic southern Lamanic accent of the kindly answering Uncle Laman—almost all of these Lamanites were from the Southern City-State Alliance.

Although the Padrosi Empire and the water city of Ella are of the same origin as the Northern and Southern Lamans, there are still some things that are still estranged.

Especially considering that the religious backgrounds of the missionaries and the merchants of the Southern City-States League have always been in conflict.

The White Church is a monotheistic religion with absolute authority, although when we talk about the history of the empire, we always say that the era of **** has passed? Today's church no longer has the right to speak in the sunset? But this is only the opinion of some experts and scholars. In many places, especially in the northern part of the empire, where the knights were based, the Church remained the same.

Controlling wealth and knowledge, they believe that human beings need to discipline themselves strictly, avoid pleasures, and not eat the fireworks of the world? One should dedicate oneself to the One Supreme Being who is higher than man—and the merchant thinks the opposite.

Businessman in pursuit of personal pleasure and personal wealth? Religious precepts, if not scorned, are often violated.

On the one hand, strict self-discipline is the highest thing, and dedication to God is the highest thing, while on the other hand, we should be people-oriented, born in the world, and not enjoy too much waste.

Are they incompatible with their very different philosophies of existence? The aristocracy, the secular ruler in between, usually becomes the object of influence that religion and capital will compete for.

This is precisely the reason why the missionaries did not know what the merchants of the South did.

Because the nobility of the Paderossi Empire today is obviously more influenced by merchants? Are they more inclined to personal fame and wealth? Pursue profit, not look at the white church as it did thousands of years ago.

For various reasons, the alliance of southern city-states, which represented the power of the Lamani merchants, naturally became a thorn in the side of the church.

And when the fire and water of the two sides are incompatible with the transfer to the land of Crescent Island, such a strange scene appeared - the missionaries of the White Church who incited the Chinese rebellion were hostile and vigilant by Xinjing? You need to keep a low profile, not be in the limelight, and even avoid being seen. At the same time, they are also Lamanites? The merchants of the Southern City-States were able to walk freely and blend in with the local environment.

The new information brought all kinds of thinking to the group, and Henry and his party could show up more and enjoy the fresh air. But the missionaries still had to be stuffed in the carriage as much as possible – although they were actually free to walk as long as they had to change their clothes, but it was in itself a great insult to let the priests change their religious clothes.

The result of this insistence was an increased inability to communicate with people, which became more severe in areas where the southern barbarians were active—but not so much in the northern domains.

For the more Lamanites there were, the more people could distinguish between merchants and priests.

How many families are happy and how many are sad? As the missionaries had to avoid the eyes and ears even more, Henry, Mila and Caleva swaggered out into the streets.

Heavy traffic? The unique smell of seafood hits your face as soon as you enter the city gate.

The area is called Minamata Port, and it is a large fishing port in the central part of the country that makes a living from fishing.

We have said in the past that if the Crescent Island continent is viewed from above, it looks like a crescent moon? Minamata Port is located near the central recess. Because of this topography, the nearby sea area is relatively stable. And because the central water is warmer? Seafood is also abundant.

This sea is called the Sea of Ignorance.

The so-called "ignorance" pronounced "Siranu" or "Siranui" in the Wajin language is a unique mirage phenomenon? In a translation that the people of Rigal understand, it is similar to the concept of "ghost fire" – that is, the sight of fire where it is impossible to see it.

And the sea of ignorance with this name? Naturally, it is a sea area where people often see flames on the surface of the sea.

There are many rumors about this: there are many rumors about the ghosts of shipwrecked people, but there is no one that can convince everyone.

Coming here actually reminded Miss Roan of Parnilla more or less.

Although the architectural styles are very different, they all share the characteristics of salty air, seagulls flying non-stop, and vitality in the busyness.

It wasn't until she came to Minamata Port that she really had the real feeling that the Land of the Moon was a big country.

Although the things she has seen and felt along the way have been emphasizing to her the long history of the Moon Country and the rich cultural knowledge reserves, these connotative things need to be pondered to understand, and dozens of huge ships like this are moored on the sea, the sails are like dense forests, and the appearance of a whole row of guards standing on the towering castle tower can make you realize the strength of the Crescent Moon at a glance.

Fishermen drying their nets on the tidal flats, and seafood in large fish baskets by the harbour is being transported in relays. Faces of foreigners are no longer uncommon among the guests who come and go. Although the generally high height of the group attracted some attention, they only glanced at it and continued to go about their work.

They went straight to the consumables section where they could inquire, and because of the large number of ships, grocery stores that made and sold related consumables also flourished.

There are some Rigalese habits that cannot be broken, and even though they have been in Crescent for a long time and have worn Japanese costumes and used Japanese tools and weapons, they still prefer to use those brought from Rigal.

Leather boots and all kinds of leather goods have been worn down all the way to travel, and waterproofing on ships is very important, so they can finally buy more beeswax in the harbor.

Wax and oil, repair the stitches, and the leather goods can be given a new lease of life.

High-quality cowhide products can withstand a hundred years, and the last big sword hanging that Henry has replaced is such an existence. The frost of the Northland had left cracks in it, and the dampness of the South had caused the shoulder straps to appear black with mildew. The brand-new sword hanger with the same structure has also begun to show a deep brown color after the wind and frost along the way, and it will not crack in the crescent continent, which is relatively humid, but the lack of suitable maintenance materials along the way still leads to some stiffness and aging, and lack of toughness.

Pumice stones for sanding, oil and beeswax for leather goods, and sturdy sewing threads and needles are all sold in grocery stores for seafarers. Our Sage and Roan Maiden, who were born adventurers, brought Lulu, Aya, and Kaleva to purchase these supplies, while the samurai went to buy large quantities of goods such as staple food, and were responsible for finding a way to dispose of some of the carriages and horses.

The rest of Miss Oiran and Ken Ye went to a nearby pharmacy together.

Now that Saburo is dead, Sakura, who once lost her goal, walked out without being depressed for long. She finally decided to dig further into the medical skills she already knew a little about, and worshipped Jian Ye as her teacher, planning to become a doctor and use medical skills as a means of making a living in the future.

With the exception of the missionaries who were confined to the inn, everyone else had their own tasks to complete.

The Sage and the Luoan Maiden have purchased sufficient but not excessive maintenance supplies, and the adventurers need to be proficient in calculating their own weight and capital expenditure. You can't watch everything, because on the one hand, you can't afford it, and on the other hand, you can't carry it.

It is enough to be able to meet the indicator of "enough if you save and use it carefully". Supplies and maintenance supplies that are very abundant and don't need to worry about sound beautiful because you have a higher tolerance for error, and even if you lose some of them, you will still have leftovers.

But buying and bringing too many things with you that you don't need will actually only add unnecessary burdens.

Crescent wax is not as much as in Rigar, where beekeeping and animal husbandry are prevalent, so the price is more than three times that of Rigar - much to the pain of the Roan Maiden, but they buy it anyway. In addition, they also bought some paint for the anti-rust treatment of the carriage suspension system - they chose raw materials, because it only cost 80% of the money.

The armor and scabbards of the samurai, the naginata, the spears, and the bows were painted with lacquer, which was made from the sap of the natural lacquer tree and mixed with pigment.

This is a high-grade and precious item, and the lacquer required to paint a set of armor is enough for two months' living expenses for a commoner. So naturally it will not be the most common consumable.

What Henry and his entourage bought was flaxseed oil. Flax cultivation is quite common in Crescent Island, and the vegetable oil extracted from the oil varieties is widely used and relatively inexpensive.

A waterproof canvas can be made by mixing flaxseed oil with mineral powders such as cinnabar to increase viscosity, and then evenly applying a pig hair or horsehair brush to the canvas. As long as the mixing ratio is right, this homemade paint has good hiding power. The use of volcanic pumice to remove rust from the carriage and then apply paint can better protect the steel parts from being less susceptible to damp conditions.

There's still a lot to do, but right now, after you've done shopping.

They want to go and have a good meal first.