Release that Witch - Chapter 149

[Chapter 148 Royal Capital Merchant (Part 1)]

Border Town ushered in a long-lost rainy day. The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the rain fell from the sky, hitting the window sills and glass, making a crackling sound.

It stands to reason that spring should be a rainy season, warm and humid.

But in Border Town, since the end of the Demon Moon, the number of times it rained can be counted on one’s fingers.

Fortunately, the farmland is next to the river, so it is very convenient to irrigate.

Now, a heavy rain dispelled the dullness in the air, and Nightingale opened the window, allowing the earthy fragrance to flood into the room.

Looking from a distance, you can see that the crops on the other side of the Chishui River have sprouted, and the green wheat seedlings are endless, extending to the end of the field of vision.

Washed by the rain, these crops look extremely bright, in stark contrast to the gray river water.

Roland stretched, and threw the quill in his hand into the pen holder.

“Did you draw it?” Nightingale asked.

“Well, it’s a brand new weapon that can increase the rate of fire of muskets several times.” Roland stacked a dozen design drawings together, “I named it a revolver rifle. Do you want to see it?”

“No, She curled her lips, “I can’t understand it anyway.”

“This is just the basic model. If the barrel is shortened, it will be a revolver, which can be carried anywhere. But to make it useful, another key point needs to be solved. Technology. When the time comes, I will distribute one to each of you, and you will no longer have to fear the church’s army of judges.”

“You mean, it can allow an ordinary woman to knock down a heavily armed man?”

“Not a There are quite a few of them.” Roland smiled triumphantly, “If you’re lucky, five big guys won’t be a problem.”

Nightingale showed an expression of disbelief, and just about to say something, there was a knock on the door outside the office.

“Your Highness, Barov’s apprentice has returned from the capital. He also brought a saltpeter merchant. He is now waiting for your reception outside the castle.”

The apprentice of the assistant to the minister?

Roland thought for a while before remembering this.

When attacking Changsong Fortress, there was not much gunpowder left in the town, so he sent his personal guards to Zhuolongling and Chishui City successively, hoping to obtain a new source of saltpeter.

Barov’s apprentice was the last one to be sent, and his destination was the capital.

After all, there are all kinds of commodities there, and with the approach of summer, the production of saltpeter will definitely increase greatly.

Unexpectedly, the person who was sent out last was the first to bring back good news.

“Take them to the living room, I’ll be there right away.” Roland glanced at the sky, “Let the kitchen serve another dessert.” When he looked

back, Nightingale had disappeared.

But he knew that she was by his side.

…

When Roland walked into the living room, the saltpeter merchant was led into the hall by the guards.

She took off her wet cloak and straw hat, bowed and saluted the prince, “I am Margaery Farman from the capital, and I greet you, Your Highness Wimbledon. The

person who came was actually a woman, Roland Slightly stunned. The business environment in this era is far less safe than in later generations. Not only may you encounter bandits and refugees when you run around, but there are also local snakes and underground forces in towns, so female businessmen are rare.

She is the same as Lightning. Has a head of brilliant blond hair, but the hair is thicker and longer. She is about thirty years old, and perhaps because of ordinary people, wrinkles appear around the corners of her eyes and forehead. The skin is darker, and it looks rough at first glance. However Judging from his face, he is not from Mojin, but from the fjords.

“Sit down,” the prince made a gesture of invitation, and then sat down on the main seat, “You are not from Graycastle, are you?

”

“Why do you say that?”

Margaery smiled.

“The color of your hair is very rare even in the mainland kingdoms.”

As far as I know, most of the people on the other side of the channel have fair hair, and I know one… explorer from the other side of the sea.

”

“You are really well-informed. My hometown is indeed in the Fjords, but I have been here for more than ten years, and now I live in the Royal Capital, so I can be regarded as half a Graycastle.” She paused, ” You just left the capital not long ago, maybe we met somewhere before. I am very honored to live in the same city as His Highness.”

Sure enough, a successful businessman is very good at talking, knowing that the other party is flattering, Roland still felt that it was very useful to get close.

At this moment, he felt a pinch on his right side… Well, there is no need to judge the authenticity at this time, Comrade Nightingale, who is enthusiastic and conscientious.

“However, when it comes to explorers, this is a great name in the fjords.” Margaret continued, “You may not understand that the land where people in the fjords can live is very rare, and the sea water there rises and falls. Some islands will be swallowed into the sea when the tide is high, while others are erupting with flames and thick smoke all day long. The stones will melt under the high temperature and converge into dark red rivers. Only those who open up new waterways or find new suitable habitats Only islanders are eligible for this title. Ordinary people would not call themselves explorers.”

“Haha, she not only called herself an explorer, but also called her father the greatest explorer,” Roland shook with a smile Shaking his head, “Children like to imagine themselves as great people.”

“In the fjords, even children don’t say such names easily,” Margaret frowned, “She has something to say. Do you know

her father’s name?”

Seeing the other party’s expression, Roland also realized that something was wrong, could it be that the word explorer is the spiritual belief of Haimin, and it cannot be called indiscriminately?

“Her father’s name is Lei Ting.”

Unexpectedly, as soon as the name was spoken, the other party’s eyes immediately widened, “Do you know Lord Lei Ting?”

“No, I know his daughter. Why, you have heard of this name ”

Who in the Fjords has never heard of this name! Lord Lei Ting discovered Shuangfeng Island and Hailong Bay, and expanded the area where everyone lived by almost half. He also drew a detailed map of the east coast and Endless Cape, and now he is going to He opened up 80% of the routes in the mainland. Every child is familiar with Lord Lei Ting’s deeds, he is one of the greatest explorers of the fjords!”

“But I heard that Thunder seemed to be buried under the sea because of a storm…”

“No, Your Highness, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com A true explorer will not perish because of a storm. He has encountered countless dangers In the end, they all managed to survive. At this moment, Lord Thunder must be summoning a new expedition somewhere, just like what he did before.” Margaret leaned forward slightly, “Your Highness, do you know the current whereabouts of his daughter? ?”

Roland was also a little surprised, he didn’t expect Lightning’s father to be so famous, and those adventure stories that sounded like fantasy, are they all true?

“She lives in my castle. After being shipwrecked, she wandered all the way west to Border Town, and I happened to take her in.”

“In your castle?” Her expression of expectation was palpable, “Can… let me Have you met

his daughter?”

“Well, maybe not now,” Lightning should be cruising around the Misty Forest at this moment, looking for the ruins marked on the “treasure map”, “she is currently practicing…jungle adventure skills, if You plan to stay here for one night, and you should be able to wait until she comes back.”

“Then I won’t bother you,” Margaret nodded without hesitation.

“Then we can discuss the business, right?”

“Of course, Your Highness,” she said with a smile, “please feel free to speak.” (To be continued.)

[End of this Chapter]