More than a dozen temporarily mobilized militiamen followed Hilo away.
Looking at the farm tools carried on their shoulders, Chris couldn't help but frown.
"We don't even have regular weapons. This battle will be difficult to fight." Chris sighed in his heart, and then thought that he could go to the Jordan family for help now.
One more person, more power.
Thinking of this, Chris rode his horse and started heading towards Mote City again.
During the war, weapons, food, etc. were all urgently needed materials, and he could purchase them in the city.
Forty minutes later, the magnificent city appeared in front of us.
Chris put away his horse and galloped through the streets of the city.
Time is running out now, and he must seize every minute and every second.
Soon, Chris arrived at Viscount Jordan's Mansion.
As soon as he walked in the door, he saw his brother-in-law, ah bah.
Then I saw Manda's brother Duwei chatting enthusiastically with Brent: "Tell Uncle Yunado for me that he will attend my grandmother's birthday party in ten days."
"Don't worry, I will relay it to father." Brent held a red invitation with a bright smile.
Duwei held Brent's hand tightly: "If there is a chance, we will go to the martial arts arena to spar."
"Let's wait for a while, it's been a bit busy these two days."
Du Wei said: "Well, I still have several invitations in my hand, so I'll leave first."
"Yeah, okay." Brent waved his hand.
They are both the eldest son, the future heir to the Viscount, and the relationship between the two families is quite harmonious, so the two of them have a good relationship in private.
Of course, they don't play with that loser Howard.
Du Wei walked out of the Viscount's Mansion and happened to meet Chris face to face.
"Good afternoon." Du Wei said with a warm smile on his face.
Chris responded with a smile: "Good afternoon."
Then, Du Wei showed a meaningful look and left gracefully.
Chris immediately became vigilant. Could this guy know something?
No matter what, there is still business to do now.
"Brother, is dad at home?" Chris walked up to Brent.
Brent shook his head and said, "No, he went out in the morning. Do you have anything to do with him?"
"There has been some trouble recently."
They are all family members anyway, so Chris told them everything about the black magician's upcoming invasion of Hope Town.
"This is indeed a bit difficult to handle." Brent also looked embarrassed, "Your subjects are all defenseless people. Letting them fight against the evil black magician is tantamount to death. Otherwise, anyway,
Their target is you. Otherwise, you should hide in Mote City for the next two days. Even if you give them the courage, they will not attack Mote City and provoke all the nobles in the city."
Chris asked: "What about the city wall I worked so hard to build? Will my people just ignore it?"
"After they finish destroying it and leave, you can rebuild it and recruit the people. The most important thing is to put your own safety first." Brent said seriously.
Chris' eyes were firm: "Sorry, being timid is not my style. I will fight them to the end!"
"But except for the five knights who originally followed you, and the two female magicians, there is nothing else. How can you compete with the powerful black magician association?" Brent persuaded, "We are nobles.
Don't worry about the life and death of those untouchables, I believe my father will let you do the same."
Chris didn't say much. He took off a space ring and handed it to his brother, saying: "There are five thousand gold coins in it. Please help me go to Mote City to purchase iron ore, food, healing medicine, etc. I don't ask for anything extra.
The family can send knights to fight for me, but I hope they can help me with the logistics, as well as Master Daniel and his disciples, who I will bring back to the territory to forge weapons."
"Why are you so stubborn?" Brent was speechless.
"Do as I say." After saying that, Chris ignored his brother and walked straight towards the forging shop.
"Alas!" Seeing that he couldn't resist his younger brother, Brent could only sigh silently.
He knew that Chris had far surpassed him now, and no matter who tried to persuade him, his brother's mind would not change.
Brent took the ring and turned around and left.
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As soon as I walked into the forging shop, I heard a series of "ding-dong-dang" knocking sounds.
Several shirtless men were hammering and forging weapons with hammers.
"Master Chris, are you here?" Green trotted over and bowed respectfully.
Chris asked: "How many finished weapons do you have now?"
"About one hundred and twenty."
"Okay, I want them all."
"This..." Green looked embarrassed, "These are all made for the Jordan family."
Although Chris is also from the Jordan family, since he was knighted, they are actually two families.
And he asked for so much as soon as he opened his mouth, which was a bit unruly.
Chris didn't take it seriously: "Don't worry, I've already given you the money. There are five thousand gold coins. Let Brent deduct it from it."
"Five, five thousand gold coins?" Green's eyes almost popped out of his head. He had never seen so much money in his life.
"Is Master Daniel here? I have something to discuss with him." Chris looked inside.
"Yes, please follow me." Green's attitude was extremely respectful, and he carefully led the way.
After walking a few steps, the two of them arrived in front of Daniel's inner room.
"Teacher, Master Chris is here," Green shouted at the door.
Daniel's voice came: "Come in."
Chris and Green opened the door and walked in.
At this moment, the white-haired old man stood in front of the forging furnace with a solemn expression.
"Master Chris, are you coming to build equipment?" Daniel raised his head and looked at Chris with his cloudy eyes.
Chris said calmly: "In the next few days, I want you to take your disciples to my territory to build weapons, and the salary will be three times what the Jotun family offers."
He has plenty of money on hand now, so naturally he doesn't care about this small expense.
What I fear most is losing the battle and not spending all the money.
"Three times?" Daniel seemed a little surprised, "You offer us such a high remuneration. I'm afraid there is some hidden reason behind it?"
Chris admitted: "Yes, my territory is about to usher in a war, and the opponent is an evil black magician. So, you are working behind the scenes of the war."
It is unethical to hide something, so it is better to make the stakes clear directly.
Daniel raised his eyelids and asked, "Are they powerful?"
Chris nodded heavily.
Daniel held out five fingers: "Five times the reward! And it must be in line with their personal wishes. I will not force the disciples to serve you."