Of course, Reggie would not drink this kind of spring water from an unknown source, because he was not short of water at all. There was abundant fresh water on the ship, and Yinge could produce endless fresh water.
But one soldier washed his face with spring water. He soon began to vomit, then developed severe cyanosis and convulsions, and some small spots appeared on his face.
Reggie, who is proficient in chemistry, quickly determined the cause. This was a sign of arsenic poisoning. The spring contained highly toxic arsenic compounds.
The soldier only let the spring water come into contact with his skin, and perhaps a little of it accidentally seeped into his mouth when washing his face. Ordinary arsenic should not cause such serious consequences.
It seems that this kind of arsenic compound is unusual, and it may have to refresh Reggie's understanding of the world. Camila is not here, and ordinary doctors can't do anything about arsenic poisoning. Reggie can only do some simple first aid, but fortunately here
The soldier was in good health, and his symptoms of poisoning gradually eased at night.
This spring is highly poisonous. Maxwell said that this was the only source of water on the island, which was obviously a lie. For this reason, it would not be unfair to burn him to death.
Seeing that the firewood pile was set up, Maxwell finally told the truth. He took Reggie to find another water source. Looking at the fresh shoe prints on the ground, he could deduce that Diachto had just added fresh water.
It doesn't matter, Reggie firmly believes that Diahto can't hold on for long. All his warships were captured by Reggie. Even if he got wings, he couldn't fly out of Blackstone Island. Even if he replenished fresh water for a month, it wouldn't help. This island
There aren't even any birds, so what can he eat? Does it all depend on fishing?
In fact, Diagheto was indeed fishing. He caught fish for three days in a row. The efficiency of fishing was far lower than that of fishing in the sea. Fortunately, the sea was very generous. Although it did not provide him with much fish, it could at least feed him every day.
Had a bowl of fish soup.
But he only stored fresh water for two days because he didn't have many water bladders. On the third day, he didn't even have the water to make fish soup, and the soldiers also fell down one after another due to hunger and thirst.
Diahto struggled for another day, and on the fourth day, he chose to surrender.
When he saw Reggie, he didn't say much nonsense. He wanted to give his soldiers a meal. Reggie gave everyone a pound of bacon and two pounds of bread. Because he was eating in a hurry, Diah
Tuo was choked several times.
After eating the last piece of bacon, Diachto burst into tears. He stuffed the remaining bread into his mouth, but as he cried, it came out again.
"Reggie Victor, why did you do this to me? What did I do wrong? Why did the gods ask you to punish me?"
Reggie sighed and said, "I never wanted to punish you. It's you who always provoke me for no reason."
"When have I ever provoked you?" Diahto shouted, "I was following the king's order to recruit you. Does this count as provocation?"
"Check your heart before you speak!" Reggie frowned, "You want to occupy my territory and even take my life. Does this count as recruitment?"
"But those are all orders from the king, what does this have to do with me?" Diagheto cried like a child, "You took away all my warships and killed so many of my soldiers. Isn't that enough?
What?"
"Uh..." Reggie smiled bitterly, "When we talk about this matter alone, we should be in the clear."
"Why did you come to snatch my territory again?"
"This was not snatched from you, but from the Golden Eagle Kingdom. I believe your king will find another territory for you."
"He doesn't care about my life or death. I just found the water source on this dead island, and I'm about to find the treasure. Why do you want to take it all away?"
Seeing Diachto crying heartbreakingly, Reggie felt a little sympathy for him. Among all his opponents, Diachto was considered the smarter one. If he hadn't met Reggie, he might have had a very bright future.
future.
Reggie asked the soldier to add two pounds of bacon to him, and also brought him a can of ale. Diachto drank half of the can in one go, and he gradually calmed down as he was slightly tipsy.
Reggie didn't want to hurt Diachto's heart anymore, but he couldn't help but ask: "What exactly is the treasure you are talking about?"
Diagheto sneered: "Why can't you be more honest? It's my turn to ask you this question. It's the first treasure you discovered."
"What treasure did I find?"
"Hypocrisy, what a hypocrisy!" Diakhto sighed, "You have already obtained Blackstone Island, why don't you even tell the truth?"
Reggie shook his head and said, "I'm telling the truth. I really don't know what treasure you are referring to?"
"Why dig a hole in a rock if you don't see the treasure?"
Reggie carefully recalled what happened when he first came to Blackstone Island, and he finally understood what Diahto meant.
"You think I found a treasure?" Reggie laughed loudly, "That's coal, good coal. There is good coal under the rocks on Blackstone Island!"
"Coal?" Diachto looked at Reggie in surprise, "What's the use of this thing?"
Reggie was also surprised. The other party was a viscount and he shouldn't be so ignorant.
"Coal is a fuel that is cheaper than charcoal but more durable."
"You don't have to say such nonsense, of course I know it's fuel," Diachto looked at Reggie in confusion, "You want to dig out the coal from under the rock?"
"Yes."
"This kind of thing is available everywhere. In the White Tower Kingdom, you can buy a pound for a few copper coins. Why do you want to find such a cheap thing from the rocky ground?"
"Because it belongs to me," Reggie said with a smile. "If one day, the White Tower Country no longer sells me coal, or even stops selling me anything like the Lion Country, how will I survive?"
Diakhto remained silent, as Reggie's words hit him too hard.
After a long silence, Diachto drank all the ale, wiped his mouth and said, "Did you know? I spent all my savings to buy this territory from the king.
The only remaining dignity of the nobles has lost this territory. I can only return to the royal capital like other nominal nobles, buy a small house, and spend my life in poverty."
Reggie curled his lips and said: "It's indeed a bit bad, but I can also provide you with another way out. I can hire you and your soldiers to help me dig coal here. I will give you a salary, at least let you live a better life than
Better days now.”
"Let me dig coal for you?" Diakhto sneered, "I am the Viscount of the Golden Eagle Empire, do you want me to be your slave?"
"If you are unwilling to accept my conditions, I cannot let you stay on Blackstone Island. If you insist on resisting, I can also let your body stay on Blackstone Island forever."
The matter had been made very clear. Reggie did not leave any other choice for Diahto. Diahto finished eating all the bacon and stood up and said: "As before, please leave me a ship."
, let me leave decently tonight."
That night, Diahto left Blackstone Island with his soldiers. At dawn the next day, Reggie asked Yinge to lead a group of soldiers to stay here temporarily, and then gave the order to return.
After settling two new territories, Reggie felt extremely happy. He enjoyed the sea breeze on the deck. His only regret was that he couldn't see Yinge's proud figure.
Not only did he own two islands, but he also owned this vast sea area. Looking at the blue water and flying seabirds, Reggie felt so full of accomplishment that he wanted to fly.
After standing on the deck for a whole afternoon, Reggie felt a little tired until dusk. When he returned to the cabin, Reggie saw Dorothy stealing his dried fish. This introverted girl had learned bad things. Reggie thought
Give her some punishment.
He walked quietly to Dorothy and was about to hug her secretly from behind. Unexpectedly, Flash suddenly rushed in and shouted: "Sir! We encountered pirates!"
The frightened Dorothy turned around suddenly and sprayed Reggie in the face with dried fish and saliva.
Dried fish didn't matter, but her saliva was poisonous. Reggie felt dizzy and fell to the ground.
Dorothy quickly helped Reggie up, and the intense poison made Reggie's body numb.
"Where did the pirates come from?" Reggie looked at Flash with difficulty.
"Yes, yes, yes," Shan Sha stuttered a little, and he realized that he was a little too panicked. "I can't tell where the pirates are. Their warships seem to be from Pallas."
Pallas? Grace?
This damn girl, after not seeing each other for just a few days, she broke her original promise so quickly?
Reggie staggered onto the deck, and Dorothy said with tears, "Sir, please go back to the cabin and rest for a while. I have a way to detoxify."
"Help me detoxify first, but I can't rest now."
The pirate ship in the distance is approaching the battleship. Flash is right, this is Pallas's battleship, and Reggie recognizes this ship. It is Grace's exclusive battleship.
Did she really go back to her old job, or did something unexpected happen to her?
There is only one pirate ship on the sea, and no matter how reckless Grace is, she will not use one ship to rob a fleet.
The soldiers were already ready for battle. They flashed and said, "Do you want to fire?"
"No need, let the ship come closer. I want to see what she wants to do?"
The pirate ship slowly came closer. When he saw the bright red hair on the bow, Reggie breathed a sigh of relief. The person on the ship was indeed Grace.
The sailors set up the sampan, and Grace jumped onto Reggie's warship in a few steps. She was not as reserved as other girls. The moment she jumped onto the deck, she rushed directly into Reggie's arms.
"I finally found you!"
Compared to Grace's excitement, Reggie didn't really enjoy the surprise.
"Why did you come to me?" Reggie asked an unfriendly question.
Grace bit her lip and said, "You said it, as long as I finish what I should do, I can come to you."
"Have you done what you should do?" Reggie looked surprised, "What have you done?"
Grace smiled and said: "I have found a new leader for the tribe. From now on, I will let them fend for themselves and have nothing to do with me anymore."
Reggie was stunned for a long time, and the symptoms of poisoning seriously worsened at that moment.
"What's wrong with you?" Grace looked at Reggie with concern, "Your face looks so bad, are you injured?"
Reggie smiled bitterly and said: "My good girl, guess what are the benefits of having a PG major?"
Grace had long been accustomed to Reggie's jokes. She puffed up her chest proudly and said, "I can give you a lot of children."
"You are wrong," Reggie shook his head. "If the meat is thick and thick, you shouldn't feel too much pain when I beat you!"