Laurist felt like he had forgotten something, but he couldn't remember what it was …
After the caravan set off, the mercenary Jim came to bid farewell to Laurist. They were returning to Poplar Beach. However, after saying goodbye, Jim hesitantly made a request. On behalf of the other mercenaries, he hoped that Laurist could sell them a few pieces of chainmail. These mercenaries envied the soldiers of the Norton Family for being able to get a piece of chainmail.
Laurist ordered the guards to find Manager Hansk. After asking about the inventory of chainmail, he decided to sell 20 sets of chainmail to the mercenaries at a 30% discount. Each set cost 6 gold coins. Then, he sent off the grateful mercenaries.
In fact, sometimes plans couldn't keep up with changes. Laurist's plan to concentrate all his manpower on building the city wall was interrupted again. There was no other reason, but the amount of resources transported from the Red River Valley Manor Castle was beyond Laurist's imagination. All the warehouses in the valley were filled to the brim. Laurist had no choice but to first arrange for people to build the warehouses, which delayed the construction of the city wall.
The first few batches of supplies were mostly buckets of Glue Vine Sap. This was because Therdkamp adhered to the principle of prioritizing the transportation of supplies that could not be produced in the family's territory. He knew that Laurist had decided to continue building the mountain city after the castle was completed, and the Glue Vine Sap had become an important building material.
Laurist stopped Boris, who had just returned, and asked why the Kemps Family had so much Rubber Vine Sap stored in the Red River Valley Manor Castle. Boris answered without any surprise, saying that the Kemps Merchant Guild had signed an agreement with the Romon Empire. Every year, they would receive a quota of 100,000 barrels of Rubber Vine Sap from the Romon Empire. So, it wasn't strange for the Red River Valley Manor Castle to store 20,000 to 30,000 barrels of Rubber Vine Sap.
There was a small tidbit in the process of transporting the rubber rattan juice. A four-wheeled carriage that was fully loaded with rubber rattan juice had a problem with its axle when it entered the city gate. Old Man Barlek, who was in charge of the construction of the city wall, was very angry because the carriage had blocked the transportation of construction materials. Thus, Old Man Ba Lek found a few people to push the carriage to the side. Unexpectedly, the bucket on the top of the carriage suddenly burst open when the carriage was being moved. A huge bucket of rubber vine juice poured down on Old Man Ba Lek's head. Old Man Ba Lek was like a drowned rat, but at the same time, he also got a taste of the rubber vine juice.
Old Man Barlek smacked his lips and was stunned for a long time. Suddenly, he turned around and ran away. He found Laurist and pulled him to an empty corner. After looking around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, he said to Laurist mysteriously, "Sir, I know a place that produces Rubber Vine Juice …"
Laurist, who was confused by Old Man Barlek's actions, laughed when he heard this, "I know too. The Romon Empire, isn't it? Who's joking with you? Isn't it common sense to be so sneaky? "
Old Man Barlek looked around and lowered his voice, "No, Sir, I'm saying that there is a place in our family's territory that produces rubber rattan juice. I know …"
"You mean … there is a place in our family's territory that produces rubber rattan juice?" Laurist was very surprised.
"Yes, Sir. Ten years ago, I went to the seaside to boil salt for my family. When I passed by the Blade Peak Mountain, I found a medicinal herb. When I was collecting it, I accidentally fell into a deep valley. At that time, I thought I was done for. Unexpectedly, the ravine was filled with gigantic vines. The leaves were densely intertwined. I fell on the leaves and was lucky enough to survive. When I fell to the ground, I was unconscious for half a day before I woke up. That deep valley was very strange. It was very damp, but there were no snakes or insects. It could be said that it was very clean. Other than rotten leaves, there wasn't even an ant. I was thirsty and hungry, and I couldn't find anything to eat or drink. So, I took a dagger and cut a hole in the huge vine. I drank a few mouthfuls of juice, but the juice was bitter and astringent. It was hard to swallow, so I didn't drink it. "
"That deep valley was very big, and I couldn't find the exit. So, I climbed up the huge vines. When I reached the top, which was only half the height of the deep valley, I shouted for help. Fortunately, my companions were looking for me and heard my cry for help. They released a rope from above and pulled me up. That was how I was saved. Because I drank a few mouthfuls of the juice, I had a stomachache for a long time. I spent a lot of money to buy a few vials of medicine from Master Dumbasen in Northern Field Town. I have never forgotten the taste of that juice. Just now, the wooden barrel that contained the gum vine juice broke, and I was drenched like this. Coincidentally, some of the juice went into my mouth, and the taste was exactly the same as the juice I tasted … "
"You said that the deep valley was very damp?"
"Yes."
"No snakes or insects? You can't even find an ant? "
Old Man Barlek nodded vigorously.
"Were those vines huge?"
Old Man Barlek gestured with his hand, which meant that the vines were half his height.
Laurist rubbed his chin and pondered. According to Old Man Barlek's description, it was really similar to the rubber rattan of the Romon Empire. If it was true, then he would have one more product to develop his territory in the future. Not only could it provide security for his family's territory, but he could also sell the surplus to exchange for resources that he needed.
"Old Man Barlek, keep this to yourself and don't tell anyone. Once the construction of the city wall is complete, we'll go to the deep valley you mentioned and see if it's a rubber vine … "Laurist instructed.
Old Man Barlek nodded, "Sir, I understand. I didn't tell anyone just now and came straight to you."
"Then let's leave it at that. The most important thing now is to finish the wall."
… …
When butler Boris returned with the convoy, not only did he bring his family back, he also brought good news to Laurist. He and Sadekamp had found a secret room in the castle of the Red River Valley Manor. There were a hundred thousand gold coins and a hundred and twenty thousand gold coins from the Empire's elderly. Adding on the silver and copper coins in the other vaults, Laurist had earned about two hundred thousand gold coins just from taking over the Red River Valley Manor. This news made Laurist so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. As expected, the fastest way to get rich was to rob a merchant family. This way, he could earn a lot of money quickly …
… …
Ovis had recuperated for more than twenty days and was now full of energy. He was probably tired of lying in bed all the time, so he pestered Laurist to go to the Red River Valley Manor to play. He even did a few somersaults in front of Laurist to show that he had fully recovered. Laurist couldn't stand him anymore, so he replaced Reidi and escorted the convoy.
… …
Seeing Auvikis, Laurist finally remembered why he felt like there was something he hadn't done yet. It was Master Siroba, who had screamed like a madman on the hillside and exposed the trap he had set. He hadn't been punished yet. Laurist had asked the guards. Because of Mercenary Jim's suggestion, the guards were busy looking for a place to hide that day and forgot about Master Siroba. Thus, Master Siroba came out and found that something was wrong. He hid and waited for the Flying Feather Mercenary Group to come in before jumping out and yelling.
Master Siroba was dragged in front of Laurist by two guards like a pile of mud. Looking at Master Siroba who was trembling on the ground, Laurist asked in confusion, "What's wrong with him?"
The guard replied, "Sir, he was frightened. Or should I say, frightened by you …"
"Frightened by me? Is that possible? I almost forgot about him and only remembered today. How do you think I should frighten him? "
"It's true, Sir," the guard replied. "After the battle that day, we thought of this Siroba and wanted to beat him up. When we found him, he was trembling on the hillside and calling for a demon. Later, we realized that the demon he was talking about was Sir. We beat him up and threw him into a cell. Then, I heard from the companions who were guarding him that this bastard master would often have nightmares in the middle of the night. When he woke up, he would call himself a devil, and would even cry and beg Sir to spare him and not eat him … Later on, the guards would use Sir's name to scare him, and every time, he would be so scared that he would cry. It was very fun …
Master Siroba was quite unlucky. That day, when he found out that the Norton family wanted to deal with the Flying Feather Mercenary Group, he was overjoyed. As an upper-class person in the capital of Iberia, Wendel City, he was no stranger to the Flying Feather Mercenary Group. They had even crossed paths a few times. Master Siroba was very clear about the strength of the Flying Feather Mercenary Group. He thought that the Norton family would not be a match for the Flying Feather Mercenary Group, so he set up an ambush.
Master Siroba thought that if he exposed the Norton family's plot, then the Flying Feather Mercenary Group would be able to defeat the Norton family. Then, he would be free. Thus, Master Siroba stepped forward and shouted a warning. Soon, he was knocked unconscious by Auvikis.
The problem was that Ovis's blow was too light. Master Siroba woke up very quickly. As he wished, he found that the Flying Feather Mercenary Group was already fighting with the Norton family's soldiers. Master Siroba learned his lesson and no longer appeared on the hill to cheer for the Flying Feather Mercenary Group. After all, anyone would feel bad if they were hit on the back of the head, and Master Siroba did not want to be hit a second time.
As a newbie who had never experienced a battlefield, Master Siroba had never thought that a battlefield would be so bloody and cruel. His mind was filled with the battlefield impressions he got from the knight novels. The heroic protagonist killed his way out of thousands of soldiers and finally won the heart of a beauty, and they lived happily ever after … Thus, when Master Siroba saw the mercenaries and soldiers being killed below, he was so scared that he even vomited bile. Thus, he wanted to look away. When he looked up, he saw Laurist take down the Gold rank Shield Guardian brothers.
Then, Master Siroba saw Laurist rush into the chaotic crowd and easily kill the Flying Feather Mercenaries one by one. One, two … Soon, Master Siroba lost count of how many Flying Feather Mercenaries had their souls destroyed by Laurist's sword. A bone-piercing chill rose from Master Xiluba's tailbone. Soon, Master Xiluba felt cold all over his body. He realized that he had made the wrong decision. He had provoked a powerful being.
When Laurist beheaded Adams of the Flying Feather Mercenary Group, Master Xiluba, who was lying on the hillside, broke down. The last thing that remained in Master Xiluba's mind was the bloody Laurist. He was extremely afraid that Laurist would immediately appear in front of him and settle the score with him. In his heart, he had already treated Laurist as a bloodthirsty demon …
After being beaten up by a few guards, Master Siroba was thrown back into his cell. But from that day onwards, Master Siroba could no longer sleep well. Every time he closed his eyes, he would see countless headless or mutilated corpses crawling up from the ground towards him. In the end, these bloody corpses would fuse into Lollister's appearance and turn into a huge demon, torturing him in all sorts of ways …
Master Siroba woke up from his nightmares again and again. He cried and begged for mercy, but when he closed his eyes, the nightmares would start all over again. In Master Siroba's situation, if he had a family member by his side to comfort and take care of him, it would not take long for his mind to recover, and the nightmares would leave him.
However, he was now locked up in a cell. Many of the guards watching over him were bandits. When they discovered this situation, they treated Master Siroba as a target to play tricks on. They knew that he was afraid of Laurist, so they pretended to be Laurist's orders and wanted to fry Master Siroba. They wanted to cut off the soles of his feet, his penis, his nose, and so on. Every time, Master Siroba would be scared out of his wits. Thus, Master Siroba's nightmares became more and more frequent, and his mind became more and more dazed. Today, when the guards were ordered to bring him to see Laurist, Master Siroba was scared to death.
Laurist was depressed. Alright, looking at Master Xiluba's expression, he didn't even have the heart to punish him. Who had seen someone so scared? Before he could say anything, Master Xiluba, who was lying on the ground, was so scared that he peed his pants.
Laurist waved his hand in annoyance, gesturing for the guards to drag Master Siroba back. He was too smelly, so he ordered, "Wash him clean …"
However, Master Siroba misunderstood and jumped up as if he was going to die. He hugged Laurist's leg and cried, "My Lord, please don't … … Please spare me, don't fry me, roast me, I really don't taste good! My Lord, I'm useful, I can build houses, I can build castles, I can work for you, I beg you, don't eat me … … "
The cries were extremely tragic and deafening, and it caused the people near the tent to gather over as they thought something had happened. Redi and Paul Binsi were eager to save their master and rushed in without a care for their own safety … …
Laurist's face was full of black lines. He looked at the guards who were snickering and did not even have the energy to scold them, "Look at what you've done. You scared a perfectly fine person to this extent … …"
The guards looked innocent, "My Lord, you can't blame us, he can only blame himself for being too cowardly … …"
Laurist could not be bothered to argue. He kicked Master Siroba with his leg that was being hugged, "Get up. If you don't get up, I'll roast you and eat you."
"No, my Lord … …" Master Siroba got up obediently.
"I'll give you a chance," Lollister said. "Go take a bath first, then report to Miss Trace. Help Miss Trace build my castle. If you do well, I'll spare you. If you don't …"
Laurist revealed two rows of white teeth, "You know … …"
Master Siroba knelt down with a thud, "My Lord, I'll do my best and make you satisfied … …"
"Redi, bring him to take a bath and then find Miss Trace. From now on, Master Siroba will be her subordinate," Laurist said.
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