Due to its geographical location in the north, summer in the Odin Empire is not very hot at all, but makes people feel particularly comfortable.
When the refreshing breeze in summer blows across the vast pasture, the lush pastures immediately set off waves one after another, rustling with the warm breeze.
There is no real city on the land of the Odin Empire, including the Parthian Plain where the O'Sullivan tribe is located, and the royal court of the Odin Empire is just a tent covering an extremely wide area.
Except for the slaves captured from the Norman Empire who would engage in farming in the area near the Armandche Plain, almost all Odin people had never stooped to farming.
They regard themselves as men on horseback. Instead of dealing with the land and crops peacefully, nomadic hunting and fierce fighting are the traditions and customs of the Odin people.
It is indeed a long distance from the Parthian plain to the eastern highlands.
But Soma Namigala only hopes that this journey will be longer, and it will be longer, and it is best to never reach the end.
When Alio O'Sullivan gave him an order to go to the Principality of Idar and renegotiate the mineral mining rights in the eastern highlands in front of him, Soma only felt that
Somewhat panicked.
Prior to this, Alio O'Sullivan had never disclosed the arms trading agreement signed between the royal family and the Principality of Idar.
Therefore, the various tribal groups in the Odin Empire that were ready to make a move have conducted a lot of tests on the O'Sullivan tribe, which has greatly reduced its strength.
But... looking at the back of Muller O'Sullivan, who was riding in front of him to receive weapons and equipment on behalf of the Odin royal family, Soma only felt worried.
As the chief of the Namigara tribe, Soma did not directly participate in the war that took place on the Dell Hills, but this did not prevent him from getting information about that battle from the soldiers' mouths.
If you rely solely on personal combat power, although the Idar soldiers are stronger than the regular army of the Norman Empire, they can only be on par with the Odin warriors.
The weapons and equipment possessed by the Idar people are what worries Soma Namigara.
Although many soldiers mentioned weapons that could swallow fireballs and create explosions, in Soma's view, that was just an exaggerated rhetorical device.
However, this also reflects the power of the Idar people's weapons and equipment.
If the O'Sullivan tribe, as the royal family of Odin, can really get a large number of advanced weapons and equipment from the Idar people...
Then my previous provocation may lead to unpredictable consequences, and the O'Sullivan tribe's rule over the Odin Empire will continue without any dispute.
"Lord Soma, what are you thinking about?"
While Soma Namigala was deep in thought, Muller O'Sullivan, who was walking in front, came to Soma's side at some point.
Muller is the younger brother of Lord Odin O'Sullivan and a direct member of the O'Sullivan tribe.
Although his personal strength is not conspicuous, the young Muller already has a bit of the shadow of Lao Yinbi, and he is the right-hand man of Alio O'Sullivan.
"Ah, Commander Mueller, it's nothing, I just feel that the weather in summer is particularly comfortable..."
Soma quickly waved his hand and said.
"Hobbs Harbor is ahead..."
Muller O'Sullivan pointed at the distant buildings not far away and said:
"At that time, I will hand over the weapons and equipment to the special personnel of the Idar Principality. As for the issue of mineral mining rights, I will leave it all to you, Lord Soma..."
After hesitating for a long time, Soma finally answered:
"Commander Mueller, receiving weapons and equipment is a big deal after all. I have also heard about the powerful weapons in the hands of the Idar people, so..."
"In this case, why don't you, Master Soma, come with me?"
Upon seeing this, Muller O'Sullivan continued.
Let Soma Namigala see the strength of the Idar people and see with their own eyes the equipment that will be delivered to the royal family. This is not Muller's temporary intention, but before leaving, Ali O'Sullivan
Things that were handed down.
This is not only a shock to other tribes, but also allows those tribes who are eyeing the iron ore in the eastern highlands to retract their gaze and stop judging the Odin royal family on this basis.
…
After crossing the Hobbs River, you enter the territory of Hobbs Harbor.
Since this place has become a concession of the Idar people, the patrol team composed of Idar soldiers soon discovered this uninvited guest from the Parthian plains.
In this land that originally belonged to the Odin Empire, accept the questions from Idar soldiers.
Whether it was Muller O'Sullivan or Soma Namigara, these two Odin nobles had an uncomfortable feeling in their hearts.
Once upon a time, this place was just a barren land in their hearts,
The sparse grassland also made the Odin Empire never take this land seriously. This also made the Odin people agree to the conditions of the Principality of Idar without much consideration when signing the "Valens Peace Treaty".
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But now, after learning about the massive mineral deposits hidden under this land, the nobles of the Odin Empire couldn't help but regret it.
At the same time, they had to feel extremely amazed by the changes that had taken place in this land.
Just over half a year has passed, and the Idar people have built a seemingly large-scale city from scratch on the original wasteland.
Port terminals, commercial districts, residential buildings...
Except for the people of Odin walking on the streets, everything displayed in Hobbs Port is almost the same as those cities located on the land of the Principality of Idar.
The establishment of Hobbs Harbor led to the prosperity of commerce in the Eastern Highlands.
The nomadic tribes living in the eastern highlands can sell the cattle and sheep they drive to the Idar people. The convenient sea transportation allows wool, leather, and various meat and dairy products that are not valuable in the eastern highlands.
Flowed into the Principality of Idar.
These cheap food and production raw materials not only greatly affected the lives of the people of Idar, but also allowed Bruno to build the first textile factory of the Principality of Idar in the Cologne Industrial Zone to produce clothing and hats on a large scale.
The Idar people transported the spirits, glass and a large amount of daily necessities they produced to this originally extremely isolated land.
After this back and forth, not only did the Idar people get the benefits they expected, but even the tribes living on this land felt for the first time the changes that convenient trade could bring.
A large number of Odin slaves were sold or exchanged by local tribes into the hands of the Idar people. Although the IQ of these Odin people, who are as strong as cattle, is questionable, they are all good at work and have contributed to Hobbs Port.
A great deal of effort was put into its construction.
after all……
The Idar people's attitude towards slaves is second to none in the entire continent. As long as they work hard, they can have enough to eat, and they will not be beaten or flogged for no reason on weekdays. The slaves naturally work hard.
Willing to work hard.
The Odin envoy from the Parthian plains walked through the streets of Hobbsport with big eyes like bumpkins entering the city.
In this land now managed and ruled by the Idar people, they saw countless new things that they had never seen before, and they also saw with their own eyes the strong impact brought by the Idar people.
The person responsible for receiving the Odin delegation is Bridger, the deputy director of the Idar CIA who is responsible for handling Odin matters.
Due to his outstanding achievements in delivering important messages and overseeing the intelligence work in the Eastern Highlands, Bridger had just received this appointment that made him extremely excited a month ago, becoming the successor to Iraq after Creel.
Another high-ranking civilian member of the CIA who came from humble beginnings.
The arms deal with the Odin Empire was the first task Bridger received after taking office.
but……
Before the weapons handover, Bridger also prepared a small-scale "military exercise" for the Odin delegation arriving at Hobbs Port.
Muller O'Sullivan represents the most noble Odin royal family, and Soma Namigara represents the powerful nomadic tribe.
Therefore, while Alio O'Sullivan wanted to intimidate other tribes through arms transactions, Bridger also hoped that through this "military exercise", those tribes who were eyeing the mineral resources in the eastern highlands would be
The Ding people clearly understand the power of the Idar people.
certainly,
It would be great if we could get a few more customers for the arms of the Principality of Idar...
The ordnance prepared for the Odin royal family has long been placed in the temporary weapons testing ground east of Hobbs Port.
The well-dressed Idar soldiers lined up on both sides. Even the most experienced generals in Odin's mission were full of praise for the spirit of the Idar army.
The Odin people rely on brute force to fight. Although when fighting the regular army of the Norman Empire, their personal force alone is enough, but once they fight against the Idar soldiers...
Thinking of this, everyone in the Odin mission couldn't help but look solemnly, because the tragic defeat in the Battle of Dell Hills still cast a shadow in the hearts of many Odin people.
The guns held by the Idar soldiers made many people present look fearful.
Soma Namigara has not personally participated in the war with the Idar people, but this does not mean that other people in the mission have not seen the power of the magic rifle.
Although the Odin people also used their own methods and desperately obtained one or two firearms that were scattered on the battlefield, they had no way to copy them.
And they also know clearly that the weapons that are not sold to the Odin Empire for the time being are the greatest strength that the Idar people have!
"This is the weapon that will be delivered this time, an enchantable melee weapon produced by the Idar Arms Factory." Bridger introduced.
When Soma Namigara saw those gleaming melee weapons, his eyes instantly changed.
As a tribal chief of the Odin Empire, possessing considerable personal force is a prerequisite.
Therefore, Somanamigala, who has personally participated in countless battles and duels, knows very well what such a weapon means to the Odin warriors!
As a country that considers itself "poor in iron ore", the most common weapon in the hands of the soldiers of the Odin Empire is the rusty battle ax that has been passed down for generations!
Although compared with the Norman cannon fodder holding black bread, such weapons and equipment are obviously much better, but compared with the regular army of the Norman Empire, they are a bit too crude.
In most cases, the Odins can only rely on collecting enemy weapons on the battlefield to upgrade their own weapons and equipment.
However, the Principality of Idar provided them with a brand new option!
From the hands of the Idars, they can purchase powerful weapons whose sharpness and lethality far exceed those of the regular armies of the Norman Empire!
but,
Just the next second,
When Bridger picked up a weapon, a burning flame suddenly bloomed on the blade.
At this moment, Soma was almost stunned on the spot, and his legs were so excited that he couldn't even move forward.
"The five hundred enchanted sabers and three thousand ordinary melee weapons that Lord Odin wants are all here. You can take them all away as long as you pay all the gold coins."
only,
The moment Bridger's words fell, Soma suddenly realized that the weapons and equipment in front of him were all prepared for the O'Sullivan tribe, which is the royal family.
"Also...are you interested in taking a look at the other weapons of the Idar Principality, such as...magic cannons?"
The Idar people had no intention of selling the magic cannon, but this did not prevent Bridger from showing the Odin nobles in front of him the military qualities of the Idar soldiers and the power of their weapons and equipment.
Naturally, the messenger of Odin present had no reason to refuse Bridger's polite inquiry.
If anything, the bursts of sound from the magic rifle only shocked the Odin messengers in front of them.
But when the mountains in the distance finally ignited with blazing fire amidst the roar of magic cannons, all the envoys from the Odin Empire, including Muller O'Sullivan and Soma Namigara,
His eyes widened in disbelief.
The roar of the artillery reminded many people present of that tragic battle, and even made Odin nobles like Soma Namigala, who had never experienced it personally, feel fear for the Idar people.
at this moment,
Forget about asking for mineral mining rights in the eastern high and low areas, Soma's only thought was to quickly negotiate a business with the Idar people, hoping that the Namigara tribe could also become customers of the Idar people!
"Lord Bridger, the Namigara tribe also hopes to order a batch of weapons and equipment from your country to protect the tribe's property."