Looking at Adrian's surprised expression, Aragund's face showed a trace of complacency and joy. For a traditional high-ranking elf noble like Aragund who was serious and rigid and followed the doctrine of the great nobles, this was almost impossible.
It was the biggest expression he could make. He explained in an unhurried voice:
"The so-called 'Friends of the Dragon' badge is not just a symbolic item. To be honest, I didn't expect His Majesty Daglish to give away such a high-value item. If it was really just a gift of some magic power
Crystal or material would be more in line with my expectations for this thank you."
Aragund's explanation made Adrian a little confused. If this "Friends of the Dragon" badge is an amazing item, then why has he never even heard of its name?
The "future great scholar" of the Great Library, so he asked:
"But Father, if this 'Friends of the Dragon' badge is so precious, then why have I never heard of it, and there is no relevant record even in the Foehn Great Library?"
Hearing Adrian's question, Aragund and Abram looked at each other and smiled. Before Aragund spoke, Abram raised a thumb in admiration and said:
"You are worthy of being the fastest-rising genius in the past hundred years. No wonder you bear the title of 'Future University Scholar'. I really have to admire you sincerely. You have actually read the books in a large library."
Regarding Abram's deliberate friendship, Adrian was willing to take advantage of it, although he knew that most of Abram's friendship was because he saw the huge profits hidden in the tea business, and a small part was because
I have the title of "Future University Scholar" on my head, but as I said in my previous life, everything in the world is for profit, and all the bustle in the world is for profit. This is just human nature, not to mention that only waste has no use value.
.
Abram's deliberate friendship made Adrian feel that his deliberately chosen route was correct, and also slightly strengthened Adrian's determination to create value as well as academic fame. For Ai's face, Abram
It was his first connection outside of his family that needed to be developed in this world, so after listening to Abram's praise, Adrian said humbly and friendly:
"Sir Abram, you don't need to use honorifics to me. You are my father's reliable partner and my elder, and I have benefited a lot from you, so if you don't mind, just
Think of me as your nephew, and you can call me Aidan like a member of my family."
Aragund watched Adrian develop his connections somewhat unfamiliarly and immaturely, and became increasingly satisfied. The descendants of the high-ranking elven aristocratic families were cared for by their families when they first came of age.
On the other side, being worshiped by the attendants and vassals, it was easy to develop the arrogance of not being convinced by anyone, but he could not see this kind of arrogance in Adrian at all. It was obvious that Adrian had adapted well to the status of lord.
My mind is also very clear.
Adrian's somewhat lame compliments and overtures were also very useful to Abram. Although his methods were a bit immature, his attitude was worthy of praise. When the friendship between the two parties was completely beneficial and no harm was done, Abram
He also chose to greet him enthusiastically:
"Okay, Aidan, if that's the case, then you don't need to call me Lord Abram anymore. From now on, you can call me Uncle Abram. I'm lucky to be able to fight under Lord Aragund. You know me?"
You, an outstanding young man, are also lucky to me. So, as your uncle, I have decided to transfer 10% of the proceeds from this black dragon hunting to your share. Don’t refuse. This is a post-meeting gift.
."
Adrian glanced at Aragund and found that Aragund had no intention of refusing him, so he nodded generously and accepted the favor:
"Thank you for your generosity, Uncle Abram, but please forgive me. I still need your help with one thing. You know that I am just an adult lord. Apart from my relatives in the family, I only know you, a high-ranking elf noble.
So if you are willing, I hope you can act as an agent for the right to sell tea in the Huntergen Forest. I know it will be difficult for you this time. After all, if you do business with your own people, the profit will be very thin, but now I
Really need your help."
Adrian responded politely and immediately. The Huntergen Forest is the fiefdom of the Longbow Jin family, but this is the result that Abram wants. Doing business with his own people will indeed result in thin profits.
But what about the benefits beyond profit?
Bringing back strategic materials to the family that can activate mental power without side effects and thus accelerate the accumulation of magic power, can't it improve Abram's status within the Longbow Gold family? Not all the high-ranking elven noble clans want Foehn Windford Lai
They also regard the impact of the Holy Spirit as their lifelong pursuit, and their power ambitions are much stronger than any member of the Foehn Windflee family.
Being able to quickly accumulate strength and foundation for the family and enhance his status within the family, Abram has no reason to refuse Adrian's "request for help." However, fortunately, Abram is not a person who becomes arrogant when he gets his way.
He sincerely thanked you: "Thank you, Adrian. It is my luck to be Lord Aragund's companion and to meet you."
So in a peaceful and friendly atmosphere, the black dragon Durant was quickly dismembered by Aoun and divided into ten parts equally. Aragund took four of the points, and Adrian and Abram took the points respectively.
I took three of them away.
None of the dragon-type materials on Durant's body were wasted. Even a bit of minced meat and scraps of skin were collected. In the end, Aoun even suggested that Adrian call the white elf farmer to remove the dragon's blood-infected material.
The sand is also collected, which is good fertilizer and can be spread on the elf farm.
In the next few days, Abram couldn't wait to send his accompanying butler to discuss with Ralph about Abram's tea agency in the Huntergen Forest. Since Adrian and Abram had already
Sets the tone.
Therefore, the negotiations between Ralph and the other party's butler were much less tense, and it was finally decided that Adrian would provide Abram with 10 kilograms of tea every month at the price of 17 magic crystals per 100 grams of tea, and Abram
Abram has free pricing power when selling, and after Adrian expands production capacity, Abram can also give priority to increase purchases.
After "Slaying the Dragon", Adrian was idle again, but Vicki became busy. The tea plantation inside the Mithril Nautilus and Luke's shell had been successfully planted by cutting and sowing in accordance with Adrian's requirements.
Full, Vicky needs to continuously deliver life force to Luke and record the growth status of each tea tree.
Of course, because Vicki cannot enter the inside of the snail shell, the specific observation task is completed by Luke. Vicki is mainly responsible for guidance and recording, but when more than 8,000 tea trees have been planted, this is also a huge job.
Measured.
During this time, Vicki was either recovering her vitality or taking careful notes. Even the work of taking care of Adrian's daily life had been completely taken over by Alice.
Vicki is not the only one who is busy. Aoun has not appeared in front of Adrian for a long time. Ever since he obtained 30% of Durant's dragon-type materials, Aoun has applied for these just like Adrian.
The right to use materials, in the master class who are constantly honing their skills, for blacksmiths like Orn, there is nothing more attractive than high-level materials.
According to Aoun's idea, except for the dragon meat that he considered "worthless", he was not going to let go of any other materials. He planned to make the dragon tendons into bow strings, the dragon bones to make weapons, and the dragon scales and dragon skins.
Able to make hunting gear and shields. For example, Braum was allowed by Adrian to use dragon scales and skins to strengthen his shield because of his loyalty.
Orn even managed to grind bone fragments into arrow clusters. Now the arrow clusters of all the arrows Adrian carries have been replaced with keels. The keel arrow clusters may not be as sharp as metal ones.
Arrow clusters, but the increase in arcane and magic skills cannot be matched by metal arrow clusters.
Adrian's arcane and magical effects are at least 30% stronger after replacing the dragon bone arrows. He can guarantee that if he uses the "sure hit" to shoot the legendary necromancer Bauer again now, Bauer will never be able to do what he did back then.
To shoot down his arrow in such an understatement, you must take it seriously to shoot down his arrow.
Well, although he still can't be shot, and may even miss, Adrian is only an elite after all, and the difference in strength between the two sides is too great. In the end, Bauer did not die at the hands of Adrian, but because of his words
It was too much before Adrian was delayed, and he was shot to death by an arrow from Aragund who came over.
Suddenly becoming the most idle person in the territory, Adrian is not uncomfortable. After all, it seems that doing nothing is the normal life of the high-ranking elf nobles. Adrian has adapted extremely well, and he has found a life that can make him happy.
Ways to enrich yourself.
In addition to accumulating magic power and honing martial arts every day, Adrian also found a new kind of fun. During this time, he euphemistically called it inspecting the territory, and then riding on the male horn that he eventually named "Soar".
The eagle traveled all over the territory within a hundred kilometers of the town of Sunstorm to the west, and even hunted some prey with his own hands, just like the dandy in the ancient times who roamed around with eagles.
But one day more than a month later, Adrian's dandy life was broken. After Adrian had just finished accumulating magic power and practicing martial arts, Alice interrupted Adrian's comfortable mood:
"Lord, Captain Orch caught a spy, and he quietly approached the fifty kilometers of the territory."
"Where is the spy now?"
"Captain Orch has brought the spy back, and it's at the sentry tower at the entrance of the valley."
Adrian became interested. He had never seen what the spies in this world looked like. Could they be seen at a glance like in the drama of the previous life?
"Go and have a look."
Without disturbing Vicki, who was busy sorting out tea tree growth data, Adrian led Alice and Bronn to the entrance of the valley, where a thin figure was being guarded by two sentries.
Seeing Adrian approaching, the two sentries immediately stood up straight and saluted, and the "spy" also turned to look over. After seeing Adrian, the spy's face immediately showed a flattering smile:
"Sir Adrian, I am so lucky to be able to bathe in your glory again..."