The battle during the day did not cause much disturbance within the Seven Seas Brigade.
It's probably because our group leader is too trouble-making and everyone has become accustomed to it.
Compared to situations that often involve the conspiracy of the Dragon Witch or the Dragon Cult, a fight in a hotel seems to be a child's play.
Only Aitila looked a little worried.
Inside the hotel where everyone is staying——
Under a beam of orange light, Miss Elf was carefully turning Fang Plover's face sideways. Her emerald green eyes reflected the light, as if there was a trace of careful halo inside.
This made Fang Yu feel a little embarrassed. He always felt like a big child. He blushed and said, "...Actually, I'm fine, Miss Aitila..."
Sylvide was holding a bunch of crystal clear grapes in her hands and looked at this scene with some humor: "The captain has always had good luck, but he likes to cause trouble too much."
Attila turned back and said: "Sylwede, you should take care of him."
But Sylvide replied with a smile: "Then I can't control him."
Karatu sat on the sofa nearby, facing the lich with his calf bones raised. He threw a few pieces of parchment onto the short table and said:
"It seems correct, those people didn't lie.
The major guilds in Kaolin-Ithurian have stepped up their orders, and even the shipyards here in Tansnir have done the same. The dry dock is full of construction schedules and full of people.
As a result, not many boatmen are willing to go south with us. Even if we offer two or three times higher prices, it will be the same."
Fang Plover has already learned these facts from Sylvide.
"How about more?" he asked.
"This is not a matter of money," Karatu put his hand on the pile of paper, "but the locals can't trust us.
When livelihood is assured, few people are willing to take risks. In this case, even if workers are recruited, they will either be fishers in troubled waters or desperadoes.
Come to think of it, these are not what you need."
Tianlan also said: "Brother Ed really doesn't regard money as money."
After what happened during the day, she reconciled with Luo Yuyan - for the time being, at least until she met Afifa next time.
She calculated carefully:
"Assuming that the construction of the Seven Seas Traveler requires dozens of workers and is expected to be completed in three to four months, we can hardly afford to pay three times the salary."
Fang Yu asked in surprise: "Are we that poor?"
Attila then let go of her hand and nodded to him.
Fang Plover looked at the other people. They all looked thoughtful, but only the Papalar man's eyes were rolling around. When he saw it, he suddenly became suspicious and asked: "Parker, are you there?"
What are you thinking about?"
Parker didn't expect that he would suddenly notice him, and he jumped up from the sofa in fright.
The little fat man waved his hands repeatedly and said in surprise: "What!? Don't accuse me wrongly. People in Papalar are innocent and don't think about anything -"
But the big cat man walked over at once, grabbed the guy's calf and lifted him up. With a flick of his hand, a fiery red gem rolled out of the Papalar man's body and fell to the ground with a clang.
The room suddenly fell silent.
Everyone stared at the ruby on the ground with their mouths open.
The gem looked familiar to Fang Yu, and when he took a closer look, wasn't it the Heart of Flame from Shazhushe? His eyes widened, smoke arose from his orifices, and he roared: "Parker——!"
The big cat man is throwing the papalar back on the sofa.
When the latter heard this roar, he shrank his neck in fright, hid behind the sofa and screamed: "Don't get me wrong, this is an imitation!"
"No wonder you disappeared in the middle of the battle!" Fang Plover said angrily: "It turns out that we were fighting, but it was better for you to go and steal things!"
Parker was so aggrieved that he stuck his head out from behind the sofa and retorted: "If you didn't tell me, no one would know. They would just think that the alchemist stole it."
"Didn't you just say this was a fake?"
"Er..."
The big cat man walked over and picked up the gem with a bit of fun, and said to the latter: "You think well."
Ai Xiaoxiao couldn't help but laugh.
She explained: "Parker, you can't do anything with this thing. Once you do it, people have to recognize it."
"Isn't there a black market?"
"You are still thinking about the black market. It turns out you have already planned it!?"
"No, no, that's all I said... I actually picked this thing up by chance... um, yes, that's right, I'm just keeping it for you temporarily."
Ai Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "As far as I know, the black market of Kaolin-Ishulian is also backed by nobles from all over the country. Istania is more closed than the Kingdom of Kaolin, maybe the eldest princess is from the black market
Not even the largest shareholder."
Parker was dumbfounded after hearing this.
Fang Plover took the gem from the big cat man and couldn't help but feel a little tricky.
But Aitila seemed very calm.
"It's no big deal," Miss Elf simply replied, "Just return the property to its original owner."
Fang Yu nodded, it seemed that they were going to meet the eldest princess.
Early the next morning, the middle-aged craftsman sent someone to tell them that the Craftsmen Association had made arrangements and was waiting for their visit at any time.
Fang Yu was a little surprised by the enthusiasm shown by the other party, and it even seemed a bit attentive. He therefore asked Sylvide if this was the usual way of hospitality for the people of the desert.
Sylvide replied with a smile: "What do you think, Captain?"
Fang Yu thought for a moment and was mentally prepared for the upcoming meeting. It seemed that the princess might not just express gratitude when she saw them.
However, he sent the messenger back. Sylvester rarely had any free time today, so he stayed in the hotel with the latter all morning.
The two discussed things about the Seven Seas Traveler, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
Now this is not only her father's boat, but also his boat, and the boat of everyone in this team. From its original, simple purpose, it has become something that carries everyone's dreams.
Tian Lan has always wanted to have a pipe organ on the ship, one that is so resplendent that whenever it is played, it can leave light and sweet notes all over the place.
They will follow the direction of the ship's sails, which sailors call the wind path.
Anchor chambers also come in several sizes.
The carpentry workshop should choose which genre it corresponds to and what bonuses it provides.
The carpentry of Tolevivo City, which is closer to craftsmen, or the Aquin craftsmanship, which is closer to nature, each has its own merits.
Luo Yu now works part-time as a carpenter, and he is taking Pasha to learn related skills. For young people to learn alchemy, carpentry skills are also an indispensable part.
Etila also taught him some elf skills.
This little boy has some talent in this area.
So that the core lift cabin on the ship should choose Guy crystal of that specification. The higher the specification, the better the quality. There are also some such as Baixia crystal and gold crystal produced in Bayerno, which can also provide some special enhancements.
become.
But the price is correspondingly higher——
All aspects need to be measured.
There's also the sail space reserved, what kind of sail rigging they want, what speed they want the boat to be able to reach - and striking a balance between speed, maneuverability and seaworthiness.
Different sail types also require different masts to match, which comes back to the issue of cost.
However, just the discussion made Fang Plover feel very interested.
There seemed to be endless things in common between him and Sylvester. Although most of the time, the noble lady was a quiet listener.
Always with that kind of calm, shallow smile.
The two enjoyed lunch in the lobby, attracting countless gazes.
After all, Fang Plover has just been certified to a new level by the Tansnir Craftsmen Association. It is rare to see such a young third-level Venus craftsman.
It’s the same even among the chosen ones——
The aristocratic lady is also stunningly beautiful, and her worldly and independent temperament is even more eye-catching.
So now that Fang Yu thinks about it, the first time he laid eyes on her at Travelers' Rest was because of the aristocratic lady's temperament.
When the two appear together, they will inevitably attract attention.
After the meal, the two of them got on the rented carriage and headed towards the Craftsmen's Association.
In the morning, he stayed with her, and in the afternoon, the noble daughter also expressed her willingness to accompany him.
This actually made Fang Plover a little happy.
The two arrived at the Tansnir Craftsmen Association. The middle-aged craftsman was a little surprised when he saw Sylvester, but he still praised him politely and decently:
"Mr. Ed, it seems you have a very beautiful female companion."
The middle-aged man smiled and joked: "It's a pity that we don't have a banquet here today, otherwise you will definitely attract the attention of everyone at the banquet."
Sylvester smiled slightly.
Fang Yu rushed to answer: "Sylwede is...is..."
A flash of insight flashed in the eyes of the middle-aged craftsman, and he still smiled: "...It seems that I said the wrong thing, but this way you will be even luckier. Even I can't help but feel a little jealous, Ed
gentlemen."
He sincerely praised:
"Miss Sylvide is quite outstanding. You have a beautiful fiancée."
Fang Yu's face turned red, which made the craftsman a little funny. After all, such simple young people are very rare nowadays.
However, he felt relieved. After all, as the princess's personal attendant, of course he was happy to see that the people the princess dealt with did not have too many complicated thoughts.
He led the two people inside, and while walking forward, he introduced the history of the Tansniel Craftsmen Association to them.
In the niches on the long walls on the left and right sides, the magic tools and trophies displayed are from what era, what background, and by whom.
The Craftsmen Guild in Tansnier has a history of 120 years. Like other places, it has naturally produced many outstanding craftsmen during these more than 100 years.
Fang Yu just came here to do some business yesterday, so no one introduced these things to him, so he heard them very strangely.
In private, Sylvester held his hand.
Fang Yu turned around a little surprised.
The aristocratic daughter's wonderful eyes turned around, and she bit her ears and told him that the identity of the middle-aged craftsman was not simple.
But Fang Plover looked at the middle-aged craftsman walking in front and didn't see anything wrong with him.
Except that the other party may be a close confidant of the eldest princess, this is something he already knows.
He asked in a low voice: "How do you say it?"
Sylvide replied carefully: "Either he is the princess's fiancé."
Or, he is the princess’s lover.”
"What?" Fang Yu was quite surprised.
"Sylvid, how did you tell?"
"There are some small details about him, and he probably didn't hide them deliberately."
Sylvide smiled slightly and whispered: "That is the etiquette of the Istanian royal family——"
She added: "Such a person is either a prince himself. Or, he has a close relationship with someone in the royal family, and it must not be to an ordinary level.
In this way, we can inadvertently leave such a mark in our daily words and deeds.”
Fang Plover looked at the middle-aged craftsman with some surprise.
The other party is unlikely to be a prince. If it is a prince, he should call the eldest princess his elder sister or younger sister, not Her Royal Highness.
But it may not be a big deal if a princess has a lover.
As long as the other party has no ill intentions toward them, that's enough.
The middle-aged man did not hear the conversation between the two, and only asked Fang Plover about the tea yesterday and if there was anything he was dissatisfied with.
Fang Plover knows nothing about the local tea, not to mention Tansnir's local tea, even in his hometown. However, Sylvide has already answered first:
"It is a very authentic golden tea. After all, such high-quality Istanian golden tea is really rare in the north, so please express our gratitude to Her Royal Highness the Princess on our behalf."
The middle-aged man looked at her in surprise.
Then I saw that Sylvide was an aborigine.
He nodded: "My family background is good."
The three of them went up to the second floor, and the middle-aged craftsman turned back with a little embarrassment and said to the two of them: "Sorry, Mr. Ed, there is something I need to tell you in advance.
Originally, I wanted you two to come and see the magic constructs of the Tansnir Artisans Guild, but I didn’t expect something unexpected happened.”
Fang Yu was stunned for a moment and asked, "What's wrong? Isn't it convenient for us to visit today?"
The middle-aged man shook his head: "That's not true, it's just that the president came back earlier today and heard that I was inviting people to visit again. The president...well, seemed a little unhappy."
"What?" Fang Yu said unexpectedly: "But isn't the Craftsmen's Association open to the public? It shouldn't be a problem just to visit...?"
Sylvide listened with a smile on her face. After hearing this, she couldn't help but lower her head and covered her mouth with her hands.
The middle-aged craftsman glanced at Fang Plover. This young man was so innocent that he couldn't help but feel worried.
The Craftsmen Association is open to the general craftsmen of the association. If it is just a simple visit, does Her Royal Highness still need to personally arrange for her to come?
Things are so clear, but the other party still looks confused.
However, the other party was a distinguished guest of the princess, and there was nothing wrong with being more simple. He patiently followed Fang Pliance's words: "Probably the president thought that I brought those dandy boys to visit again, and she didn't care about such a thing.
It’s always something you don’t want to see.”
"again?"
The middle-aged craftsman smiled sheepishly: "That's what it is... The descendants of the noble princes in the city are very curious about alchemy. And Her Royal Highness the Princess also needs to win over these people, and I am not good with their requests.
reject."
Fang Yu suddenly understood after hearing this.
But to win over the princes and nobles, Her Royal Highness the Princess seems quite ambitious.
He remembered that the Sand King Babartan also had several sons, but the people of the desert did not give priority to male inheritance. Her Royal Highness the Princess seemed to have some ideas about the throne.
He couldn't help but wonder, will Istania have a queen in more than ten years?
This is quite interesting.
After all, although I don't know what happened to Babartan's sons, the princes are not well-known outside, but it is the eldest princess who is famous.
This is evident from this.
However, Fang Yu could completely understand the dissatisfaction of the president of the Craftsmen Association.
After all, craftsmen will never be responsible to the Istanian royal family, and no one wants these messy things to happen within the scope of their duties——
So he answered very understandingly: "Then let's come back next time."
But the middle-aged craftsman said: "That's not necessary."
"how?"
"I explained it to the president, but she just didn't believe it. The president said it's not impossible to visit, but you have to pass her assessment."
The middle-aged man looked at the two people: "This test will naturally be difficult for those who are ignorant and incompetent, but for Mr. Ed, it should be quite easy to pass..."
"Assessment?"
Fang Yu could roughly understand the president's thoughts.
For those descendants of princes and nobles outside, who are not alchemists themselves, the other party said this just to set a threshold and let them retreat in spite of difficulties.
For him, nothing is really difficult.
The so-called assessments of alchemists are nothing more than some basic things.
He looked at the middle-aged craftsman looking at him with a slightly uneasy look, probably because he was worried that he would walk away because of this.
After all, I am also a formal craftsman, so there is no reason to still act like an apprentice. Especially for a somewhat famous craftsman, such a request is a bit unreasonable.
However, he is just a selector, and he is not very famous. Because his level has grown so fast, he still thinks that he is a newcomer.
So I don't have any grudges in my heart.
If you can visit the inventory of the Tansnir Artisans Guild, what's a small test? Not to mention the test, just a fight will do.
So he nodded readily: "Of course it's no problem."
The middle-aged craftsman breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm really ashamed. Her Highness the Princess asked me to arrange everything, but I didn't expect such a thing to happen."
Fang Plover scratched his head.
It suddenly occurred to him that this was not actually the other party's negligence.
The other party may have known early in the morning when the president would return and arranged the time window. If he and Sylvide had come in the morning, they would have probably visited and returned to the hotel.
But when I came over, I happened to bump into the president's gun.
To put it bluntly, they made things difficult for each other.
The middle-aged man then ushered the two people in, and after going up to the third floor, Fang Lu met the president of the craftsmen's association in the hall the day before.
What he didn't expect was that the president of the Artisans Association, whom the other party described as unreasonable, turned out to be a woman.
It's just that the lady didn't look like an alchemist at all. She was tall and strong, and was actually a head taller than him, almost as tall as Mr. Querod in his impression.
It's just that although the other party is tall, he doesn't look tall and thick, but has a dash of heroic beauty.
After being introduced by the middle-aged craftsman, Fang Yu learned that this red-haired lady was a rare giant spirit descendant.
When the latter saw him, a hint of surprise flashed through his emerald green eyes.
The president lady looked at the three gold stars on Fang Plover's collar and said with some surprise: "Alchemist?"
Faced with the other party's question, Fang Plover nodded.
