Scene 259: The Sea of ??Glitter, the Sea Route to Ambersel (Part 1)
Scene 259: The Glittering Sea, the sea route to Ampelsel (Part 1)
"How's the conversation going, Griffin?" When Her Royal Highness the Princess, who was wearing a light silver dress, stepped onto the carriage with the help of her attendants, the nun Princess Magdale who had been waiting in the carriage for a long time asked.
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"Not so good. The old fox in Anlek wants Haruze to go to Anlek together," Griffin replied calmly. The weather was still a bit cold, and the maid on the side put a fur shawl on her. She took it.
Pulling up his shawl, he continued: "This is impossible. I will never hand Haruze over to him, and I think Teacher Lee Woods and Mr. Macaro will not agree either."
"Then what should we do?" A worried look appeared on the face of the frail and charming nun princess, "I heard that your brother's people have already found Enlek."
"It doesn't matter," Griffin said without the slightest bit of nervousness: "Our Duke, the Lion, just opened his mouth. He knew that we could not compromise on this condition, but he would not reveal his trump card easily. At the same time, he wanted to
We need to know where our bottom line is." After saying this, the half-elf girl raised her head and glanced at the sky in Ampelsel.
Although it is almost the Resurrection Moon of the Year of the Sword, the sky in this metropolis is still gloomy and leaden, as if snowflakes will fall at any time.
Griffin sighed: "We still have to talk, Tiny."
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In Cruz, explorers call the inland sea west of Eruin and south of Cruz the Shining Sea. Starting from the fishing port of Gris to the west, you enter this sparkling, light blue ocean, and then turn north
After that, we entered one of the main waterways in Ampelser.
Today, the weather is sunny, and a beautiful and light three-masted sailboat is sailing through the waves. Since it is still close to the land, there are seagulls surrounding the mast. The ship is filled with papyrus and crystal ornaments, disguised as a sailing ship from the southern Kingdom of Rubik.
Merchant Ship - Lubik is the southernmost desert country in the Sea of Glitters, full of exotic customs. There is a land trade route from Lubik to Jiufeng, but Brando has not been there a few times. After all, it is too far away.
——And the sailing ship that is currently riding the wind and waves is called the Far Land. It has a short sailing history and is a serious merchant ship that can be found registered in Ampelsel. Caglis can get this
The reason why this ship is entrusted to the Fir Collar Group represented by Brando is that it currently has a pretty good relationship with the merchants of Amperesel. This is a fast ship. According to people who are currently making a living at sea, it is the 'best ship'.
Great lad'.
The captain of the Far Earth is quite young, only in his thirties. Most of the others at his age are still working as first mates, but on the other hand, it also indicates that the captain is very capable. The young captain is very capable on the ship.
It's like a king who doesn't really obey the authority of the nobles. It just so happens that Brando doesn't have the airs of a nobleman, so the two of them get along quite well.
This captain is called James. Unlike other navigators, he takes good care of himself, whether it is his beard or his clothes. This is probably a common problem among young people. But this is not a bad habit. The captain likes to dress well.
Wearing a red woolen coat and a boat-shaped hat, he hung the captain's sword on his waist and held a pipe - people who make a living at sea have more or less hobbies. Brando once saw someone who was so drunk that he
Compared with the captain who commanded the fleet, this captain is simply a model in this ranks.
In fact, he smelled a hint of military aura from this captain, who was strict in self-discipline and meticulous. After asking, he found out that this captain was originally from a famous family, and his ancestors all served in the kingdom's navy.
He turned to business, but the temperament he had known since childhood could not be changed.
The two of them stood on the side of the ship, watching the water gradually turn bluer and gradually reveal a hint of deep purple. It had been a day since they entered the shining sea, and the shadow of the continental shelf gradually disappeared. After sailing for a few more miles, they would have completely entered the sea.
into the deep sea. After night, seagulls on land can no longer be seen.
These are common sights for James. Although he is only in his thirties, he has been running on this route for twenty years, from sailor to first mate, and recently became captain. In terms of experience, he has no experience on this ship.
Several people can match him. And Brando doesn't look surprised. He is well-informed. He has seen the deeper oceans. He can tell more stories about gods and monsters at sea than the most experienced sailors.
many.
Next to Brando stood the noble lady, and Antitina almost turned pale looking at the boundless sea. She was born in the southernmost mountainous area of Eruin, and had only heard of it in her father's notes.
The existence of the sea. The young lady could still remain reserved when she saw the sea for the first time in Gris Fishing Port. But according to people who have been at sea all year round - the sea you have seen on land is the same as the sea you have seen at sea.
The sea is completely different.
Once you reach the sea, you completely hand over your destiny to this goddess who is sometimes gentle and sometimes cold. However, even when she is at her most gentle, the waves on the sea are still like ups and downs of mountains. When anchored in the port, it looks like
The big and strong three-masted sailboat is like a small boat in the sea. People with little sailing experience are often so scared that their legs are weak when they get on the boat for the first time. Antitina's current performance has already changed.
It can be said to be brave.
For example, Roman, who was full of energy and curious about everything on the ship at first, is now dizzy and unable to run to his room to lie down - so much so that Ms. Shang once complained loudly about Brando's trap.
She boarded this 'pirate ship'. But Brando told this little cutie that if you want to become a big businessman, it is impossible if you are not used to the wind and waves on the sea. In the end, the young lady could only bury herself in the pillow and hum.
Just moan twice and forget it.
"I think I'm beginning to understand my father a little bit, Lord..." Antitina stood on the side of the ship, looking down at the white tracks left by the sailboat on the blue sea, and said with great difficulty. In fact, she said
I don't feel bad at all, but when I think about how the lord is still on the deck and how I, as an aide, can retreat alone, I grit my teeth and persist.
"Huh?" Brando turned back and looked at his quiet staff lady. Antitina was as well-educated as all the noble daughters of Eruin, full of intellectual demureness, but unlike all of them
What is different is her strength.
"Before I came out with the lord, I didn't know that the outside world was so vast, beautiful and exciting. Although I had seen the scenery described in my father's notes, it wasn't until today that I understood that if I hadn't been there personally,
, it’s hard for you to imagine how much this world attracts you to explore it.”
"... Just like I am standing here now, looking at the junction of the sky and the sea in the distance, I can't help but wonder what is on the other side of the sea." Antitina couldn't help but hold herself down.
Her hair was blown in all directions by the sea breeze. This action gave her the delicate and youthful charm of a young girl: "I think my father thinks so too."
Brando felt a little gloomy when he heard Antitina's tone. He knew that she was thinking of her deceased parents and her hometown far away in Golan-Elsen. For a moment, he was a little crazy. Yes, he himself
It's not like he is wandering. Brando has his own family in this world, but after all, it is not half of Sophie. He is not yet ready to go back there, and he still doesn't know how to face it.
right.
Antitina's self-pity is because she is homeless, but he has a home and cannot return.
Thinking of this, Brando couldn't help but ask: "Do you blame him?"
Antitina shook her head: "I don't know, my mother occasionally complains. But I think I should understand him, because I feel that I am from a noble family and should be more sensible than children from other families. But it's one thing to think.
Later I found that I was still resentful inside."
She sighed faintly: "No matter how beautiful the scenery in this world is, can it still be inferior to my wife and daughter? How much I envy my neighbor's children, even though their family background is far inferior to mine."
Brando looked at the girl's profile and asked, "Does your father know your talent in making magic transmission cores?"
"I think he knows that although he rarely goes home, he often brings me some incomplete documents. I think he still cares about his daughter, but maybe in the wrong direction."
Brando touched the gray-brown stone in the bag. Ever since he saw the magic quartz sand in the underground hall, he always felt that this thing might have something to do with it.
"I think you guessed it right. He cares about you, but everyone expresses their feelings in different ways." Brando said softly.
Antitina raised her head slightly and looked at Brando with some doubts in her dark eyes.
At this time, Caglis came up from below the deck with a young noncommissioned officer of the White Lion Guard. Although this young man had never been on a sea ship, he seemed to have an innate talent that could make people fly in the shortest possible time.
After only half a day of accepting new things, he was able to walk on the deck as well as the most experienced sailors. Even Captain James was surprised and praised him as a natural sailor.
Of course, James was also surprised by Brando's knowledge. Brando was embarrassed to say that he had gone to sea for a few years in the past - he was so young and had too much experience - so he could only lie and say that he was a mage.
There is some knowledge in the literature. The things obtained in the books are completely different from the actual experience. This cannot escape the eyes of the young captain. It’s just that for ordinary people, the magician’s things have always been a frame, and anything can be put into it.
In addition, Brando's mage attendant was obviously a genuine highland wizard, so his suspicion was barely dispelled.
But as for the young sergeant next to Caglis, his face was not so good. Even after a big battle on the banks of the Gris River, Brando had never seen such a depressed look on the faces of these young people. These
Brave young people can defeat even the most terrifying enemies, but they have to retreat in the face of nature.
"The quality of your men is really good. I have seen many soldiers in Amperesel and Karasu, but none of them have such outstanding young people." But at this time, the captain suddenly turned around, holding the pipe in one hand and pointing.
Caglis and the young noncommissioned officer beside him praised.
Indeed, although the young people all look trembling with fear, they are already too good compared to ordinary people who are going to sea for the first time.
"It's not even close." Brando shook his head. This time he went to Ampessel, and the most people he brought with him were the future White Lion Infantry non-commissioned officers, a total of forty young people, accounting for almost all of the entourage.
Two-thirds. Brando has high expectations for these young people. He hopes that they can go through some trials in the future with him. In the end, everyone who stays can become the backbone of Eruin in the future. Excellent
of generals.
Of course, these young people may not understand this yet, but no one will doubt that it is a bad thing for the lord to bring him with him. Youth is a time full of passion and energy. Even in the face of powerful enemies and difficulties, they dare to
Try the challenge, this is the so-called story of a newborn calf not afraid of tigers.
"But thanks to the captain, I brought a lot of people with me this time. Coupled with the disguised cargo and necessary food and fresh water, the captain's cargo was also packed with much less." Brando then added.
One sentence.
This time he really brought a lot of people with him, because Ampelsel was involved in business matters, so Roman had to go with him. Brando was worried about her being alone, so he brought Antitina with him. Not to mention the staff.
The young lady can be said to be the person who is most familiar with the Eruin nobles around him, and she has a good mind. Her presence will also be of great help to the purpose of his trip.
Then there are the Lubis mercenaries. This is a prophecy. Brando once joked that he would take Tina, Fuluo and the others to Ampelsel to see something. Now that he has this opportunity, as a lord and an example, he will naturally not
Be the first to break your promise. Besides, the Lubis mercenaries are experienced and there is no possibility of casualties. They can just give guidance to the young people of the White Lion Infantry Sergeant Corps during the operation.
Next up is Charles. Charles is his mage attendant. He is a disguise for his status as a Highland knight, so he has to go. The rest include Ropar, Morpheus, Andrigue, Medissa and a few others.
A major combat force. In Brando's view, Amperesel's activities to destroy the marriage were full of dangers - although he was hiding the enemy in the open, Brando knew that there must be someone other than him even if he thought with his knees.
There are other people who are not willing to succeed in the marriage between Griffin and Anlek - the royal party and the Grand Duke cannot fail to take precautions, so in terms of combat power, Brando only wants too little and not too much.
Finally, there is Akane. This girl is almost like Brando's shadow. She rarely speaks, but she is never away from Brando. Although the sequelae of the blood of God have almost disappeared after absorbing the golden apple and dragon blood.
There is a possibility of recurrence, but it seems that she can't leave Brando for the time being. Brando had previously said that he would let her leave after her injury was cured, but seeing Qian's condition now, he could only keep silent.
At the same time, there was an unexpected guest on this trip. After hearing about Brando's plan, the Gray Sword Saint Mephisto took the initiative to board the ship without notifying anyone. According to his own words, in order to guarantee his contract.
One person and half of the students would not die in Ampelsel, but even if the Gray Sword Saint said that he was going for sightseeing, Brando estimated that no one present would dare to object.
After all, where does one's strength lie?
However, the old swordsman Kuran is not willing to actively participate in his affairs for the time being because of Count Jean Denel. Otherwise, there will be another strong opponent in gold. And these people are already crowded.
This three-masted sailing ship is the result of Brando having collected several more conspicuous cards such as Fire Claw Spearman, Sylph Spider, Fire Djinn, and Holy Angel. You must know that ordinary merchant ships often only have the necessary sailors.
, it is impossible for a warship to be filled with sailors, but in fact, although the Far Land is still a merchant ship on the surface, it is actually a warship - except that it does not have artillery.
In response to Brando's words, the young captain smiled and replied: "You're serious, sir, it's just business." He still had something he didn't say, that is, Tony Geer doesn't have any specialties now, although this man
The lord had promised to open up a new trade route for them, but at least in James' eyes now, he didn't believe this promise.
Their merchant fleet comes here just to do business here. The merchants don't care whether the other party is a robber or a rebel. As long as the other party follows the rules in doing business and does not delay the settlement of money and goods, then they are the best customers. What's more, James is right
Brando had a good impression. Others said these people were bandits and rebels, but he could see that Brando was a polite aristocrat. Although his way of dealing with others was a bit weird, it was unexpectedly good.
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James was also full of praise for Brando's men. He had seen many noble men and private soldiers, but he had to say that the temperament and mental outlook of these soldiers he saw in Tonigel were actually
No less than the regular army of the kingdom.
What's even worse, the young captain thought for a moment, and it was probably only the knights who he had seen who belonged to the royal family had such a mental outlook.
He was just a captain and an ordinary businessman when he came, but when he returned to Ampelsel, the young captain had already begun to feel a little curious about Brando and his people. In his opinion, this young man
Maybe it wasn't as simple as his apparent identity. He couldn't help but think that maybe there was a possibility for them to have further interactions in the future.
Thinking of this, the captain put down his pipe and knocked on the side of the ship.
At this time, Caglis and his sergeants happened to come to Brando.
(There was something wrong with my computer yesterday. I’m so sad. Who knows what’s wrong with a blue screen when opening a browser?)
