(Today's second chapter!)
GOR Chapter 114: The Road to the Imperial Capital
After saying that, Sparrow sighed. "Right now, Miss Ruo Lin is in charge of Port York. She only has less than a thousand gold coins on hand. According to the size of the 32 ships, the expenses of the crew, the maintenance of the ships, the maintenance of the ships, the maintenance of the weapons, the monthly expenses are close to a thousand gold coins. This was already at the lowest possible level. Moreover, this is just the fleet docked at the port. Once the ships set sail, the expenses will be even higher … "
Du Wei took a deep breath. "In other words, not only did you not bring me a single copper coin, you even want me to pay for it?"
"Yes." Sparrow's face was also bitter. Originally, he had pledged his allegiance to Du Wei and wanted to become a captain. However, it seems that only a captain knows how expensive money is. This fleet has not even set sail and it is already on the verge of bankruptcy.
"If there is no new funds within a month, then my fleet will go bankrupt?" Du Wei asked again.
"In fact, many people have already expressed their dissatisfaction. When they were pirates, they could still eat meat and drink wine. But now, they can only eat oatmeal and the cheapest ale. Now, they are so poor that they can't even afford to find the cheapest prostitutes in the port. If it weren't for Miss Ruo Lin and Miss Joanna suppressing them, there would have been a few riots. "Sparrow said with embarrassment.
Du Wei rubbed his eyebrows. He admitted that his initial thoughts were a little too whimsical. Although there was an expert like Joanna and a former pirate like Sparrow leading the way, the search for the pirates went smoothly. They also succeeded in obtaining a decent fleet without spending a single cent. However, to operate such a large fleet, the expenses were considerable! If it weren't for Du Wei's recent small fortune, he might not be able to afford such a fleet!
"All right." Du Wei waved his hand. "As for the fleet, although it costs more, the problem is that it is not operational yet. Now that we're only spending money, we can't afford it. We have to find a way to turn our fleet into a money-making machine. "
Afterwards, Du Wei had Captain Sparrow look for Mard. He instructed Mard to first take out ten thousand gold coins from his account for Sparrow's expenses. Afterwards, he pondered alone for a long time.
All in all, he had actually profited. Although this fleet consumed a lot of resources, they didn't have to spend a single cent to snatch it. However, since he had so many ships, it was naturally impossible for him to go out and be a pirate. He could only think of a way to do ocean trade.
Du Wei immediately thought of the Snow Wolf Mercenaries that he had met in the Frozen Forest in the north. Beinrich had complained many times that his mercenaries risked their lives to enter the frozen forest to hunt for magic beasts, but those black-hearted merchants kept lowering the price. Du Wei also knew that the magic core of a low-level magical beast could only be sold for one or two gold coins in a small town at the edge of the Frozen Forest in the north. But in the south, the price would increase by ten times or even dozens of times! This was because although the Empire's laws didn't prohibit people from entering the frozen forest to hunt, but in terms of trade, it was very strict. Those mercenaries who had painstakingly hunted magic beasts couldn't sell it publicly. They could only bear the pain and sell it at a low price to merchants who had connections and connections.
Those merchants often had the backing of some rich nobles in the north. After buying the magic beasts at a low price, they would find a way to get the legal procedures and transport it to the south to sell it at a high price. Once in and once out, the profit would be ten times or even a hundred times.
If others could do it, he could naturally do it too!
Moreover, he had a fleet now. South of the frozen forest, east of the Empire's sea, there were several ports in the north. As long as he sent his fleet to the northern ports to buy the magic beasts and transport them to the south, he would naturally make a lot of money.
The problem was that although he had the halo of the Rollin family, he was still not an adult. He didn't have his own noble title, so he didn't have the right to do business in the north. If he rashly interfered with the business in the north, he was afraid that the nobles in the north would dislike him. Moreover, if he wanted to turn a large number of smuggled magic beasts into legal goods, he was afraid that his official connections wouldn't be enough. After all, he was still a child. It was fine if he made a small fuss, but if he really wanted to do such a big business, he couldn't do it without an official member of the family.
After thinking about it, Du Wei suddenly had a strange idea in his mind:
If … If I really was the heir of the family, then that would be good.
When this idea popped up, Du Wei was shocked.
Why did I think of this? Wasn't it because he hated that kind of life of responsibility and deliberately kept silent? Even if he was misunderstood, he didn't explain. That was why he was sent back to the Rollin Plains and lived a free life? If he really became the heir of the family, he was afraid that there would be a lot of troublesome things. If he had to bear the honor and responsibility of the family, would he still be able to live as he pleased?
After thinking about it, Du Wei sighed in his heart. He didn't care so much and solved the problem in front of him first.
Then Du Wei hesitated for a moment. In the end, he still chose the new president of the United States as his candidate. Because he didn't have any capable subordinates.
Du Wei called George Bush over and told him to bring his handwritten letter to the north to find the leader of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group, Beinrich. After all, George Bush came from the north and had heard of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group.
No matter what, Du Wei wanted to attract the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group. This mercenary group wasn't small. Usually, when they went in and out of the Frozen Forest, there would be a lot of goods coming in and out. First, he wanted to attract them and take all of their goods. First, he wanted to start a small sea trade operation. Although it might not make a lot of money, it was better than leaving a fleet rusting at the port.
Just like this, Captain Jack Sparrow and Mr. George Bush became close comrades. The two of them prepared a little and went north to find the mercenary group.
Three days later, Du Wei finally received news from the Imperial Capital.
Earl Raymond wrote a handwritten letter and had someone deliver it to him on horseback. The letter didn't say much. It just said that it was almost summer and wanted Du Wei to hurry to the Imperial Capital to participate in the annual Summer Festival.
It was just a few words, but in the end, it still called Du Wei back to the Imperial Capital. Mard was naturally happy for his master. Du Wei was indifferent and calm. It seemed that he couldn't tell if he was happy or angry.
Go to the Imperial Capital?
Hmph, the water in the Imperial Capital is very deep! Now that he was hiding in the Rollin Plains, he was naturally free. But there were a lot of influential people in the Imperial Capital. There were also those guys from the Shrines and the Magician's Guild …
Wasn't Hussain powerful? The continent's number one Paladin! But he was chased by the Shrines like a stray dog.
Right now, he had too many secrets on him, and all of them could lead to the destruction of his family. If the Temple were to find out about it, he would probably be devoured until not even dregs would be left!
The night before departure, Du Wei quietly talked with Hussain in his small manor outside the castle. Then they decided that this time, no matter what, Hussain couldn't go with him to the Imperial Capital. In the Imperial Capital, there were too many people who knew Hussain.
As for Nicole (Medusa), Du Wei hesitated again and again, but still didn't bring her. Although Medusa's strength was outstanding, she could be considered a powerful bodyguard. But this Queen's temperament, Du Wei still didn't know when she would cause trouble. If he left her at home, at least there was Hussain who could suppress her. If he brought her to the Imperial Capital, he wouldn't be able to control this Queen.
As for the other things, Du Wei brought Gege Wu. After all, he was a mouse, even if he was a pet, as long as he didn't speak in public, there wouldn't be a big problem.
As for QQ … Du Wei had a headache when it came to this mythological beast. Because ever since he got this guy, in addition to being able to talk all day long, it was useless. It was purely a waste of food. But after thinking for a long time, Du Wei still brought it along.
In this way, Du Wei packed his luggage and brought along a mouse and a Penguin. Then he ordered fifty cavalry guards and some random things he made. He got a few carriages and majestically set off for the Imperial Capital.
Originally, riding a hot air balloon was naturally very fast … but there were too many goods and Du Wei didn't have that many hot air balloons to follow him. Moreover, Du Wei also wanted to leisurely walk along the way.
They didn't say anything along the way until they arrived at the Rollin River in the northern part of the Rollin Plains. After crossing the river and leaving the territory of the Rollin Family, they saw a horse standing on the stone bridge of the Rollin River.
Du Wei rode on the horse and looked carefully. The person on the horse was wearing a gray mage robe. He had gray hair, gray eyes, a bitter face, and a pair of inverted eyebrows. It was Mage Clark.
Clark saw Du Wei's convoy from afar and immediately rode his horse to welcome them. He stared at Du Wei who was being protected by the cavalry of the Rollin Family and laughed loudly: "Master Du Wei, the Magician's Guild received the news that you are going to the Imperial Capital. The chairman of the Guild, Mr. Dorgan, specially ordered me to wait for you here!"
Du Wei's mind spun a few thoughts, then he jumped off his horse and walked up with a smile: "Mr. Krak Mage, I wonder what the chairman of the Guild wants me to do?"
Clark jumped off his horse and walked to Du Wei's side. He carefully took out a box made of high quality black wood. After opening it, there was a golden badge inside. He handed it to Du Wei and said with a smile: "Mr. Chairman wanted me to give this to you! You are Mr. Gandorf's disciple and your identity has been recognized by the Magician's Guild. As Mr. Gandorf's disciple, although you haven't taken any magic level exams, but as Mr. Gandorf's disciple, you must have extraordinary magic knowledge. This badge is the Magician's Guild's badge of honor. It doesn't represent your magic level, but it shows that you are a Magician's Scholar recognized by the Magician's Guild. Wearing this badge will give you preferential treatment in the Magician's Guild branches all over the continent. When you arrive at the Imperial Capital, Mr. Chairman will personally assess your magic strength and give you a rank badge at that time. "
Du Wei's heart was moved. Looking at the golden badge in his hand, the faint magic fluctuations coming from it couldn't be hidden from Du-Wei's senses.
This was a good thing. Du Wei certainly knew what this badge represented. Although it wasn't a symbol of a mage's level, it basically represented that the person wearing this badge was a mage!
The so-called Scholar of Magic was equivalent to a "guest professor" in a university. Not being under the jurisdiction of the Guild, but it was an honor and also a symbol of status.
"There's one more thing."
Clark took a bundle from his horse and after opening it, carefully folded a robe inside. The style was very similar to a mage's robe, but it wasn't grey or white, it was a pure black robe.
On it were a few symbols of the Magician's Guild, as well as some exquisite patterns. Du Wei didn't know what this was, so Clark explained, "This is the robe of a Scholar of Magic. The cost of this robe wasn't low, and the patterns on it will have an auxiliary effect when you use magic. When you meet an enemy, it can also bounce off some simple physical attacks. In the Magician's Guild, only the members of the Presidium can have this robe. The magic on it was personally made by the Great Magicians of the Presidium. In the Imperial Capital, this robe is a symbol of status! In the entire continent's Magician's Guild, there are no more than fifteen people with the status of a Scholar of Magic! "
After pausing for a moment, Clark took a step back and respectfully bowed. He greeted Du Wei as a low level mage would greet a high level mage, then smiled and said, "The status of a Scholar of Magic in the Guild is very high. When you wear this robe and walk in the Imperial Capital, all mages below the sixth level will have to show respect to you."
Du Wei's heart became more and more serious.
He had just left the house, he hadn't even stepped out of the Rollin's territory, and the Magician's Guild had already expressed goodwill to him again and again …..
Du Wei didn't believe that there was a free lunch in this world. The other party had spent a lot of money to express goodwill, there must be a motive.
At this moment, he didn't refuse, Du Wei accepted them all with a smile. He put on the black Scholar of Magic's robe on the spot, then put on the badge. Sure enough, the magic on the badge immediately activated the magic on the robe, and it immediately emitted a silver arc of light. Du Wei felt a gentle force supporting him, and his body became lighter. It seemed that the magic on the robe was related to body techniques, such as agility or speed.
Wearing the robe, his body that was originally slightly hot from riding the horse gradually cooled down. It seemed that the robe also had the effect of adjusting his body temperature.
Du Wei's heart was happy, and he thanked Clark. Then Clark joined Du Wei's group, and the group continued north, towards the Imperial Capital.
Du Wei finally returned to the Imperial Capital, to the circle of power that he had originally wanted to escape from.
Future developments, let's wait and see!
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