However …
Elvin had to think carefully about who to transfer the contracts of this batch of slaves to.
Even if it was limited to the Kingdom of Faletis, there were six royal colonies, two owner colonies, and three autonomous colonies. There were a total of eleven colonies.
No matter which colony it was, there was a huge labor shortage in the less than a hundred years of development.
Although the Anumar slaves had a lazy nature, the slave masters had long learned how to manage them.
With their strong physiques and tenacious vitality that could adapt to all kinds of environments, they had always been in high demand on the slave market.
If he used them well, he might be able to exchange them for other benefits besides the golden lion, or even more than the value of their life as slaves!
As for absorbing a portion of the Anumar into his privateer fleet?
Well, Elvin never had such dangerous thoughts …
Other than these slaves, the spoils of war were …
In Elvin's eyes, the second most valuable harvest was not the [Bow Icon – Lucky Gold Coin] that had been added to the "Morning Star", but the batch of two-masted mixed sail slave transport ships!
As the number of pirates increased, the four main warships in the privateer fleet were already full. Every extra day the extra crew was idle was a huge waste.
It was just the cost of the fleet and could not create value for himself.
But with this batch of small sailboats, at least the problem of the future main pirate ship in his privateer fleet was solved.
On the surface, these ships were not worth mentioning compared to the cruisers and battleships in his hands.
But in fact, in the current sea plundering activities, these faster small warships were the real main force!
Without the leadership of a Transcendent-level captain, it was not easy to capture a large merchant ship with the power of a small fast ship, but it was completely possible to use the sea wolf pack tactic.
When the Bald Eagle had just established its country and was blocked by John Bull's sea route.
In order to break the stalemate and carry out a counterattack of equal strength, at first, only six heavily armed cruisers like the "Constitution" were launched.
The main force of the privateer fleet was still the small privateer "Brigantine" two-masted mixed sail ship (more advanced than the two-masted Jackdaw).
This was the pinnacle of the design concept of the sail pirate ship before the ironclads were launched. Like the heavy-armored cruiser, it was also specially designed by the Bald Eagle for John Bull.
Brigentine two-masted mixed brig, usually 210 tons of displacement, armed with one 24-pounder gun and six 6-pounder guns. It just so happened that it was a two-masted sailing ship just like these slave transporting ships. The foremast was equipped with a transverse sail and the mainmast with a longitudinal sail.
Its main feature is that it uses a streamlined V-shaped hull with a deep draft at the stern, which improves its longitudinal stability and speed.
Moreover, it was much easier to sail than an ordinary sailboat. The number and professionalism of the sailor needed to sail were greatly reduced.
These ship design features represented the most advanced ship design ideas of the time, making the Brigantine one of the best fast sailing ships of the Blue Planet in the 19th century.
On the other hand, he could use the Spiritual Light of Revitalization to create a new ship on the basis of the existing ordinary schooner!
It was just a small boat that weighed two to three hundred tons. Originally, he did not expect it to last long. Even if the boat would break apart after being crushed, the strength of its structure was completely acceptable.
"However, it's best if I have a group of professional craftsmen to work with me. Otherwise, dealing with eight slave transporting boats and a fifth-grade warship will be too difficult."
Thinking of this, Elvin rubbed his chin. He had already thought of the next home for the Anumar slave in his hands.
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Far Sail Collar.
Thud … thud … thud …
A tall young man dressed in a well-ironed general's uniform walked into the majestic castle under the personal guidance of the Amor Family's butler. He wore a large cloak and had a gilded belt around his waist.
"Sir General, please come in."
The Marquis Far Sail Family still maintained their noble traditions.
Back then, after completing the initial expansion of the colony, he built his own military castle on this foundation, and it was located within Far Sail City.
In other words, Far Sail City was built with this castle as the foundation.
The main body was a towering five-story fortress-like building, built with large pieces of granite.
It had a barbican and tall tower as a military facility. Of course, it did not lack stables, small hiding places for soldiers, training grounds, and other things that a castle should have.
A river that traversed the entire city, the Egret River, "just happened" to flow in front of the castle, adding another layer of defense to it.
Although it did not seem to match the style of the bustling Far Sail City, it was very necessary in the New World where danger lurked everywhere.
If not for their limited financial resources, the pioneers would have built every city like this to defend against the dangers that lurked everywhere.
Under normal circumstances, a castle that existed as a military fortress would inevitably be disappointed in terms of living comfort.
However, this Orange Leaf Castle that belonged to the Amor family was obviously an exception!
As Elvin walked in, he did not feel the dampness and darkness of the large military castle. His body felt comfortable, as if every step he took was the breath of spring.
The temperature and humidity compared to the subtropical weather outside the castle were like two different worlds.
When he entered the main building of the Orange Leaf Castle, this feeling became even more intense, to the point that even a Magus with sharp senses like him felt his heart palpitate.
This feeling originated from the runes that covered every corner of the castle!
Upon noticing this, even with Elvin's experienced temperament, he could not help but stop in his tracks. He felt as if he had not entered the castle of a great noble, but a Magus Tower that was filled with killing intent.
'The Marquis Far Sail Family must be consecrating a powerful Magus!'
The butler of the Marquis Far Sail Family did not seem to notice Elvin's abnormality and continued to lead the way for him.
"Sir General, the Marquis is waiting for you in the guest hall!"
"Er … Alright."
If he were a nameless Magus, he would have turned and run at the first instance in a place where he was at the mercy of others.
However, even though his status in the kingdom was far from that of the Marquis, he should be the one most worried about his safety in the other party's territory.
Thus, after a moment of hesitation, Elvin calmly walked in.
He passed through the hall that was not overly extravagant, but was filled with an artistic and historical aura.
In the guest hall that belonged to the Marquis on the top floor of the castle, he met one of the most powerful figures in the entire kingdom's colony, the Governor of Far Sail, Great Knight Marquis Duke Amor.
"Good day, Governor!"
"Welcome to Far Sail Territory, General Elvin. Please have a seat."
The Marquis, who was standing by the window and looking out at the dock area, turned around and invited Elvin to sit on the sofa opposite him with a smile.
As a Great Knight with an average lifespan of 150 years, the Marquis looked very young. He wore simple aristocratic attire and did not put on any airs when facing Elvin, a young man who was about the same age as his daughter.
He even personally poured a cup of black tea for Elvin. Elvin was overwhelmed by the favor and thanked him. He said with a smile, "Don't worry.
"Sir, you have done quite a few great things in the Golden Sea. Inspired by your deeds, a large number of youths have joined the ranks of the privateers.
I heard that even if an armed merchant ship without a privateer permit plundered Shilius' goods at sea, as long as they were willing to pay taxes to the maritime court, they would be declared legal without exception.
A trend has been stirred up in the entire new continent, and those tyrannical Shilius people will have a headache in the future. Hehehe … "
Managing the Far Sail Territory, which was the kingdom's bridgehead deep into the Golden Sea and closest to the Shilius people, the Marquis naturally had to deal with those people who inevitably had to deal with them.
Perhaps because of Elvin's identity, the Marquis had already regarded him as a figure of the same level.
Although they had only exchanged letters twice before and this was the first time they met, there was no trace of the majesty of a great noble and colonial governor in front of outsiders.
At this moment, there was even a hint of schadenfreude, which added a sense of closeness.
"Your Excellency Marquis is too kind. It's just that the Shilius people haven't changed their minds in a short period of time.
They can't sit back and watch this situation continue to develop without doing anything. The strength of an overlord is still not to be underestimated. We still have to be careful of Shilius' backup plan.
Perhaps it won't take long. When they react, the three main forces — Tulip, Sark, and Atlan — will definitely bear the brunt of it. "
"Oh?"
The Marquis' expression was a little strange. Standing in this position, he naturally knew more about the famous Elvin than outsiders. He even had a copy of the Disqualification Plan of the Overlord.
At this moment, he didn't expect that such a young man who had done so many things and should have been full of himself would still be so clear-headed.
It was obviously not a fluke for a descendant of a fallen noble to reach where he was now.
"But in any case, because of your actions, our shipyard business has improved a lot.
Even without this batch of slaves, the need for excellent craftsmen to help modify the privateers as mentioned in the previous letter is no problem at all. If the docks are not enough, we can provide them.
To be honest, most of the orders we have received recently are for small privateers. What do you want to modify? Our craftsmen are still very experienced. "
Among the eleven colonies of Faletis, Far Sail Territory and Fortmont's shipbuilding and shipping industry were the most developed. In the colony occupied by Faletis, which was the eastern part of the New World, there was a wide range of white oak wood that was very suitable for shipbuilding.
Although it was not as good as the iron oak wood that was a specialty of Treasure Tree Bay in the Southern Continent, it could be used to build level two and level one battleships.
Even if it was a legendary material, it could be used to build cruisers or even low-level battleships.
In this regard, the Marquis was also very generous. He did not even mention the cost of additional ship materials.
"Is that so?"
Hearing the Marquis introduce the current situation of the colony's shipbuilding industry, Elvin suddenly had an idea.
Just like the previous call for a large number of "ambitious young men" to join the privateering business, the improvement of privateering tools would inevitably increase the success rate of plunder and the efficiency of the "Blood Loss Plan".
He had already obtained a Commodore warship and a large number of resources at his disposal with the Disqualification Plan of the Overlord on paper.
If the plan was rapidly advanced under his leadership, the subsequent benefits would inevitably be endless.
He did not expect to be like the Aymore and Pine nobles in the New World, but it should be no problem to restore the Garriott family to its heyday.
Even if Anita and he had already made great strides on the path of Transcendence, there should be no new members born in a short time. But only with a foundation that belonged to him could he no longer be drifting duckweed.
Blackstone Town, Leopold, Shipwreck Harbor, these places were of great significance to him and his brother, but they were not "home" after all.
Compared to that, a privateer design plan was nothing.
During the implementation of the plan, every bit of the kingdom's achievements would be credited to him, so there was no need to completely care about temporary gains and losses.
Every investment today would return a hundred times or a thousand times in the future, as long as he was strong enough!
So, he put down his ceramic teacup and said to the Marquis, "Are you interested in a faster and stronger new privateer?"
The Marquis, who relied on shipbuilding as a fundamental economic pillar, immediately became interested.
"Oh? You mean the Garriott cruiser that the kingdom has secretly begun to build? "
Elvin smiled slightly.
"Unfortunately, no. But in the privateering business where everyone participates, maybe it will be more meaningful. "
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