20th of August.
With Camilla's help, Roddy finally found two books related to "Solomon" in the library. However, after reading through them, Roddy felt that the contents were a little strange. The High Elves seemed to avoid the name "Solomon". The number of times they actually mentioned his name could be counted with one hand. Most of the time, the two books referred to "Solomon" as "that person" or "him".
In the strict history books, this kind of situation was very rare. Roddy knew that there must be a reason for this abnormality. However, no matter how he flipped through the books, he could not find any other useful information other than "Solomon made outstanding contributions to the research of elemental spells". It was as if "Solomon" was really just an insignificant person.
If he did not know about "King Solomon's Treasure", Roddy might have concluded that this was the case. However, he was very clear that the reality was completely different from the "understatement" in the history books. In his memory, Solomon's position in the hearts of the Mage players was almost equal to Khadgar's!
However, because the High Elves believed that the status of "arcane magic" was much higher than "elemental magic", no one in the history books mentioned them together. It was only after the discovery of "King Solomon's Treasure" that the Elementalist's reputation suddenly soared among the players.
He did not understand why the High Elves would ignore Solomon so much. However, since he could not find any more information, Roddy did not want to waste any more time here. At noon on the 20th of August, after saying goodbye to Naifei and Camilla, he rode back to the Silent Forest on Kodak.
The journey in the sky was very boring. Roddy opened the interface and looked at his current attributes.
After the battle in Hollier, he allocated all the experience points to the "Advanced Level". The large amount of experience points from the Epic-level mission had increased his "Witcher" from Level-8 to Level-10. As a result, Roddy also had the qualifications to "activate the second Advanced Profession". At the same time, he also obtained a new "Battle Stance" and "Profession Skill".
Skill: "Witcher's Vision"
Use: Consumes 30% of Mana to activate the Witcher's unique vision. Effect lasts for one minute. Cooldown time: 5 minutes.
Battle Stance: "Elemental Deviation"
Activate: Magic crystal damage and effects are reduced by 40%.
The addition of a powerful Skill and an additional Combat Stance often meant that a player's strength would soar. However, Roddy was not satisfied with the improvements brought about by this upgrade …
After activating Demon Hunter Vision, everything around him didn't seem to be much different. Instead, it was slightly blurry. On the other hand, the "Elemental Deviation" Battle Stance was obviously used to defend against the attacks of magical beasts. Its practicality was very low. If it was against enemies like Orcs or Undead, this Battle Stance would be useless.
And considering the two skills with mediocre effects, "Fury" and "Pacify Magic Pet", Roddy even began to wonder if his class could still be called "IMBA."
However, complaints were just complaints. Compared to a Level 10 Ranger, the strength of a Witcher was indisputable.
After several hours of flight, Roddy arrived at Elsa's Village and began the final mobilization before departure as planned. Sodelor, along with more than 90 soldiers and engineers, were already in place. Winter clothes, high-calorie food, and all kinds of potions, scrolls, and weapons were all ready.
This expedition consumed all the wealth that Roddy had accumulated over the past six months. Although it wasn't a "waste of money," this kind of "expedition" to unknown territory still worried Sodelor as the legion commander. He hung his weapon on the saddle and asked, "Is it really okay to suddenly decide to go to such a distant place?"
"This time, it's more appropriate to call it an 'expedition'."
Roddy took out a stack of paper and handed it to Sodelor. "Now that you're the legion commander, this is the 'Battle Plan.' I've noted all the problems regarding the environment and dangers. If you have no questions, from now on, I won't give orders beyond my authority no matter how this army is used. "
"Are we really going to do this?"
Sodelor had never heard of a "Battle Plan" before a battle, and he was even more unfamiliar with this kind of management style. However, looking at Roddy's expression, he knew that it was useless to say anything. He could only take the parchment and read it carefully.
"Oh, by the way, this is new equipment I made for you. It'll be useful this time."
Roddy casually threw a large bag wrapped in cloth to him. Sodelor opened it, and his calm expression suddenly froze. He pointed at the dragonbone shield in his hand and said in surprise, "For, for, for me to use?"
"It's custom-made. Hold it well."
Roddy patted Sodelor's shoulder and asked the soldiers to move the Level-18, larger Nokia to the carriage. He then walked over to Natha, who was holding a longbow not far away, and replaced two dozen arrows in her quiver.
"These arrows are more lethal and have some freezing effects. Familiarize yourself with them and then carry them with you."
He looked down at the arrows in his hand that Natha had adjusted and commented, "Much better than before. Continue to work hard."
"Okay."
Looking at the "teacher" who was so obedient to him, Roddy's mouth twitched, and he swallowed some words in the end.
"Roddy, I feel … my chest is a little tight," Akasha said as she walked over.
Akasha walked over from the side with a backpack on her back. She had changed into the excellent combat robe that Rody had bought with his' Rose Cross' reputation points. However, because her figure was too voluptuous, the little priest tugged at the collar with a frown.
"Then why don't you try unbuttoning it?"
"… That's all I can do."
Akasha did as she was told, and when she looked up, she found that Roddy was staring at her. The little priest looked down strangely, and then realized that her cleavage was exposed in front of Roddy. She hurriedly covered it with her cloak.
"Annoying!"
Roddy giggled a few times, helped her up the horse, and then turned to Sodelor and gestured.
"Let's go!"
The team of ninety-five people immediately began to advance and set foot on the road to the other side of the border.
*****
20th September.
The waves brought about by the plague had gradually subsided in the territory, and Hollier had basically returned to its former prosperous state. The heat of the end of summer had gradually faded away, and when the weather gradually cooled down, it meant that it was the busy farming season again.
Efta did not suffer from drought or flood this year, so the grain harvest was not bad. After the farmers paid the autumn taxes this year, they would take the surplus grain and sell it … This was also one of the few times of the year when they could earn extra wealth.
However, these people who lived at the bottom of society gradually discovered a problem in the process of selling. This year, the demand for grain in the territory seemed to be much higher than in previous years.
And what made them even more curious was that these shops in Paar territory had started to set up shops all over the territory. These shops used the same "logo", "name", and even decoration. Other than selling ordinary daily necessities, they actually sold "firewood" as their main product, and placed it in the most conspicuous position.
"It's only September, it's still a long way to December! What's the point of selling firewood? "
Almost all the onlookers had similar questions, and the workers in the shops obviously did not know why their superiors ordered them to do so … In short, the firewood did not sell, and the foolish behavior of the "Paar territory's trading company" spread throughout the territory, and became the topic of conversation after meals.
But just as they were laughing, they did not know that the one who secretly supported this move was the newly crowned female Duke, Sally.
In the Ducal Palace, the young Sally was quickly writing an order, the 'shua shua' sound of her quill brushing across the paper did not stop.
"Try to keep the purchase of grain as smooth as possible. Don't let the other nobles feel a sense of crisis."
"The trade volume of Elsa's village has doubled compared to last month. They've already sold the specialties to seven or eight other fiefs. I can't help those who are too far away. Send these letters to the other parishes. Let's try to make Henry more stable before winter."
Sally calmly wrote down the names of several parishes' bishops, and then handed the letter to Hardedef.
As a noble, the young Sally's prestige was not enough to influence the lords of other territories, but in the "Rose Cross", the nickname "White Sickle" had spread to all the parishes in the Kingdom of Karen. So the only thing she could do to help Roddy was to lay a good foundation in the church.
The trade started by Elsa was only the first step. To be honest, such a small village could not produce enough goods to be sold in the whole country. Now, the only purpose of the caravans going out was to seek a sense of "presence" in those unfamiliar areas.
The business plan still had a long way to go, but Sally was very confident about it. After putting down the quill, an urgent letter suddenly came from outside the study.
"What's the matter?"
"A message just came from the border. A scout team found and destroyed a small group of orcs."
"Orcs?"
Sally's nerves instantly tightened. She stood up and asked, "When did it happen?"
"It happened yesterday, and the news just came here." Hardedef handed over the crumpled letter. Sally reached out and took it. After reading it carefully, her knitted brows slowly relaxed.
"The warning that father made finally came in handy."
She put down the letter and frowned as she analyzed the situation. "The scout team only killed five orcs, and the report said that they were in a sorry state and did not even have the ability to fight … Then, what caused them to run to the border?"
"I remember that their hinterland is three or four hundred kilometers away from the border."
Sally could not think of the reason, but she remembered what Roddy had said. She still ordered, "Send all the information about the border to Elsen City at the same time."
The female Duke squinted her eyes and looked out of the window.
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