Scene 259: The Shining Sea, the Sea Route to Ampelsel (Part 1)

Scene 259: The Glittering Sea, the sea route to Ampelsel (Part 1)

"How's the conversation going, Griffin?" When Her Royal Highness the Princess, who was wearing a light silver dress, stepped onto the carriage with the help of her attendants, the nun Princess Magdale, who had been waiting in the carriage for a long time, asked. . ∮E∮novels∮网, www.exiao ｗｈｕｏ.Ｃ∮Ｏ∮Ｍ∮

"Not so good. The old fox in Anlek wants Haruze to go to Anlek together," Griffin replied calmly. The weather was still a bit cold, and the maid on the side put a fur shawl on her. She rolled up her shawl and continued: "This is impossible. I will never hand Haruze over to him, and I think Teacher Lee Woods and Lord Macaro will not agree either."

"Then what should we do?" A worried look appeared on the face of the delicate nun princess, "I heard that your brother's people have already found Anlek."

"It doesn't matter," Griffin said without the slightest bit of nervousness: "Our Duke, the Lion, just opened his mouth. He knew that we could not compromise on this condition, but he would not reveal his trump card easily. At the same time, he wanted to We need to know where our bottom line is." After saying this, the half-elf girl raised her head and glanced at the sky in Ampelsel.

Although it is almost the Revival Moon of the Year of the Sword, the sky in this metropolis is still gloomy and leaden, as if snowflakes are about to fall at any time.

Griffin sighed: "We still have to talk, Tiny."

…

In Cruz, explorers call the inland sea west of Eruin and south of Cruz the Shining Sea. Going west from Gris Fishing Port, you enter the sparkling, light blue ocean. Then you turn north and enter one of the main waterways in Ampelser.

Today, the weather is sunny, and a beautiful and light three-masted sailboat is sailing through the waves. Since it is still close to 6 miles away, there are seagulls surrounding the mast. The ship was filled with papyrus and crystal ornaments, and was disguised as a merchant ship from the southern Kingdom of Lubik - Lubk is the southernmost desert country in the Sea of ​​Glowing, full of exotic customs, and there is a six-way trade route leading from Lubk Xiang Jiufeng, but Brando has not been there a few times. After all, it is too far away - and the sailing ship currently riding the wind and waves is called the "Far Di". It has a short sailing history and is in Ampelsel. It was possible to find a registered merchant ship. Caglis was able to obtain such a ship because the Fir Collar Group represented by Brando currently had a fairly good relationship with the merchants of Ampelsel. This is a clipper ship, and according to those who now make a living at sea, it is a 'best lad'.

The captain of the Far Earth is quite young, only in his thirties. Most of the others at his age are still working as first mates, but on the other hand, it also indicates that this captain is very capable. The young captain is like a king on the ship, and does not obey the authority of the nobles very much.

It just so happened that Brando didn't have any aristocratic airs, so the two got along quite well.

This captain was called James. Unlike other navigators, he took care of himself very cleanly, whether it was his beard or his clothes. This is probably a common problem among young people. But this is not a bad habit. The captain likes to wear a red woolen coat and a boat-shaped hat, hang the captain's sword on his waist, and hold a pipe - people who make a living at sea, or More or less a hobby, Brando once saw a captain who was drunk and commanding a fleet. Compared to this, this captain is simply a model in this ranks. ∮E∮novels∮网, www.exiao ｗｈｕｏ.Ｃ∮Ｏ∮Ｍ∮

In fact, he smelled a hint of a soldier in this captain, who was strict and meticulous. After asking, I found out that this captain was originally from a famous family, and his ancestors had all served in the kingdom's navy. Although his generation had turned to business, the temperament he had known since childhood could not be changed.

The two of them stood on the side of the ship, watching the water gradually become bluer and darker, gradually revealing a hint of deep purple. It had been a day since entering the sea of ​​​​glitter, and the shadow of the mainland was gradually lost. After sailing for one or two more miles, it would be completely gone. Entered the deep sea. After night, you can no longer see the seagulls in Lu.

These are the sights James is used to seeing. Although he is only in his thirties, he has been on this route for twenty years. From sailor to first mate, he recently became captain. In terms of experience, he has no experience on this ship. There are few who can compare with him. And Brando didn't look surprised. He was well-informed and had seen the deeper oceans. He could tell more stories about gods and monsters at sea than the most experienced sailors.

Next to Brando stood the noble lady. Antitina looked at the endless sea with an almost pale face. She was born in the southernmost mountainous area of ​​​​Eruin. She only heard about the sea in her father's notes. Existence, the eldest lady could still remain reserved when she saw the sea for the first time in Gris Fishing Port, but according to people who have been at sea all year round - the sea you have seen on the land is different from the sea you have seen on the sea. Completely different.

Once you reach the sea, you will completely hand over your destiny to this sometimes gentle, sometimes cold goddess. However, even when she is at her most gentle, the waves on the sea are still like ups and downs of mountains. When anchored in the port, the three-masted sailboat that looks big and strong is like a small boat among them. Few people with sailing experience The first time she gets on the boat, her legs will be weak from fear, but Antitina's performance now can be said to be brave.

For example, Roman, who was full of energy and curious about everything on the ship at first, is now dizzy and unable to run to his room to lie down - so much so that Miss Shang once complained loudly that Brando had cheated her. Got this 'thief ship'. However, Brando told this little cutie that it would be impossible to become a big businessman without being accustomed to the wind and waves on the sea. In the end, the young lady could only bury herself in the pillow and groan.

"I think I am starting to understand my father a little bit, Lord..." Antitina stood on the side of the ship, looking down at the white tracks left by the sailboat on the blue sea, and said with great difficulty. In fact, she didn't feel bad, but when she thought about how the lord was still on the deck and how she, as a staff member, could not retreat alone, she gritted her teeth and persisted.

"Huh?" Brando looked back at his quiet staff lady. Antitina is as well-educated as all the noble daughters of Eruin, and is full of intellectual demureness, but what is different from all of them is her strength.

"Before I came out with the lord, I didn't know that the outside world was so vast, beautiful and exciting. ⊥E novel, www.exiaoSHUO.cOm⊥Although I had seen the scenery described in my father's notes, it wasn't until Only today did I understand that if you hadn’t been there, it would be hard to imagine how much this world attracts you to explore it.”

"... Just like I am standing here now, looking at the junction of the sky and the sea in the distance, I can't help but think about what is on the other side of the sea." Antitina couldn't help but hold herself down The silk was blown away by the sea breeze. This action gave her a girlish, delicate and youthful charm: "I think my father thinks so too."

Brando felt a little gloomy when he heard Antitina's tone. He knew that she was thinking of her deceased parents and her hometown far away in Golan-Elsen. For a moment, he was a little crazy. Yes, he himself Isn't it just wandering? Brando has his own family in this world, but after all, it is not half of Sophie's. He is not yet ready to go back there, and he doesn't know how to face it yet.

Antitina's self-pity is because she is homeless, but he has a home and cannot return.

Thinking of this, Brando couldn't help but ask: "Do you blame him?"

Antitina shook her head: "I don't know, my mother occasionally complains. But I think I should understand him, because I feel that I am from a noble family and should be more sensible than children from other families. But it's one thing to think, Later I found that I was still resentful in my heart."

She sighed faintly: "No matter how beautiful the scenery in this world is, can it still be inferior to my wife and daughter? How much I envy my neighbor's children, even though their family background is far inferior to mine."

Brando looked at the girl's side face and asked, "Does your father know your talent in making magic transmission cores?"

"I think he knows that although he rarely goes home, he often brings me some incomplete documents. I think he still cares about his daughter, but maybe in the wrong direction."

Brando touched the gray-brown stone in the bag. Ever since he saw the magic quartz sand in the underground hall, he always felt that this thing might have something to do with it.

"I think you guessed it right. He cares about you, but everyone expresses their feelings in different ways." Brando said softly.

Antitina raised her head slightly, and her dark eyes looked at Brando with some confusion.

At this time, Caglis came up from below the deck with a young noncommissioned officer of the White Lion Guard. Although this young man had never been on a sea ship, he seemed to have an innate talent that could make people fly in the shortest possible time. After only half a day of accepting novel things, he was able to walk on the deck as well as the most experienced sailors. Even Captain James was surprised and praised him as a natural seaman.

Of course, James was also surprised by Brando's knowledge. Brando was embarrassed to say that he had gone to sea for a few years in the past - he was so young and had too much experience - so he could only lie and say that he was a mage. There is some knowledge in the literature. What is learned from books is completely different from actual experience. This point cannot escape the eyes of the young captain. It’s just that for ordinary people, the magician’s things have always been a frame, and anything can be put inside. In addition, Brando’s The mage attendant was obviously a genuine highland wizard, so he reluctantly dispelled his suspicions.

But as for the young sergeant next to Caglis, his face was not so good. Even after a big battle on the banks of the Gris River, Brando had never seen such a depressed look on the faces of these young people. These brave young people can defeat even the most terrifying enemies, but they have to retreat in the face of nature.

"The quality of your men is really good. I have seen many soldiers in Amperesel and Karasu, but none of them have such outstanding young people." But at this time, the captain suddenly turned around, holding the pipe in one hand and pointing. Caglis and the young noncommissioned officer beside him praised.

Indeed, although the young people all looked trembling with fear, compared with ordinary people who were going to sea for the first time, they were already too good.

"It's not even close." Brando shook his head. This time he went to Ampelsel by sea, and the most people he brought with him were the future White Lion Infantry non-commissioned officers, a total of forty young people, accounting for almost two-thirds of the entourage. Brando has placed high expectations on these young people. He hopes that they can go through some future trials with him, and everyone who stays can become the backbone and outstanding generals of Eruin in the future.

Of course, these young people may not understand this yet, but no one will doubt that it is a bad thing for the lord to bring him with him. Youth is a time full of passion and energy. Even in the face of powerful enemies and difficulties, they dare to Try the challenge, this is the so-called story of a newborn calf not afraid of tigers.

"But thanks to the captain, I brought a lot of people with me this time. Coupled with the disguised cargo and necessary food and fresh water, the captain's cargo was also packed with much less." Brando then added One sentence.

This time he did bring a lot of people with him, because Ampelsel was involved in business matters, so Roman had to go with him. Brando was worried about her being alone, so he brought Antitina with him. What's more, the staff lady can be said to be the person who is most familiar with the Eruin nobles around him, and has a good mind. Her presence will also be of great help to the purpose of his trip.

Then there are the Lubis mercenaries. This is a true prophecy. Brando once joked that he would take Tina, Fuluo and the others to Ampelsel to see more. Now that he has this opportunity, as a lord and an example, he will naturally not Be the first to break your promise. Besides, Lubis mercenaries are experienced and there is no possibility of casualties, so they can provide guidance to the young people of the White Lion Infantry Sergeant Corps during operations.

Next up is Charles, who is his mage attendant. He is a disguise for his identity as a Highland knight, and he has to go. The remaining main combat forces include Ropar, Morpheus, Andrigue, and Medisa. Ampelser's activities to destroy the marriage during this trip are full of dangers in Brando's view - although he is hiding the enemy in the open, Brando just thinks with his knees and knows that there must be others besides him. I hope that the marriage between Griffin and Anlek will be successful - it is impossible for the royal party and the Grand Duke not to take precautions, so in terms of combat power, Brando will only think too little and not too much.

Finally, there is Akane. This girl is almost like Brando's shadow. She seldom speaks, but she is never away from Brando. Although the sequelae of the blood of God have almost disappeared after absorbing the golden apple and dragon blood. Recovery is possible, but it seems that she can't live without Brando for the time being. Brando had said before that he would let her leave after her injury was cured, but seeing Qian like this now, he could only keep silent.

At the same time, there was an unexpected guest on this trip. After hearing about Brando's plan, the Gray Sword Saint Mephistopheles took the initiative to board the ship without notifying anyone. According to his own words, he wanted to ensure that his contractor and half of his students would not die in Ampelsel, but even if the Gray Sword Saint said that he was going for sightseeing, Brando estimated that no one present would dare to object.

After all, where does one's strength lie?

However, the old swordsman Kuran is not willing to actively participate in his affairs for the time being because of Count Jean Denel, otherwise there will be another strong player in gold. And just these people have already crowded the three-masted sailing ship. This is the result of Brando having collected some of the more conspicuous cards of Fire Claw Spearman, Sylph Spider, Fire Djinn, and Holy Angel. You must know that ordinary merchant ships often only have the necessary sailors, and it is impossible to be full of sailors like a warship. But in fact, although the Far Land is still a merchant ship on the surface, it is actually a warship - except There is no artillery outside.

In response to Brando's words, the young captain smiled and replied: "You're serious, sir, it's just business." He still had something he didn't say, that is, Tony Geer doesn't have any specialties now, although this man The lord had promised to open up a new trade route for them, but this promise, at least in James's eyes now, was not something he believed.

Their merchant fleet comes here just to do business here. Merchants don't care whether the other party is a robber or a rebel. As long as the other party follows the rules in doing business and does not delay the settlement of money and goods, then they are the best customers. What's more, James has a good impression of Brando. Others say these people are bandits and rebels, but he can see that Brando is a polite aristocrat. Although his way of dealing with others is a bit weird, it is surprisingly surprising. Feeling good suddenly.

James was also full of praise for Brando's men. He had seen many noble men and private soldiers, but he had to say that the temperament and mental outlook of these soldiers he saw in Tonigel were actually No less than the regular army of the kingdom.

Even worse, the young captain thought for a while, and probably only the knights he had ever seen belonging to the royal family had such a mental outlook.

When he came, he was just a captain and an ordinary businessman, but when he returned to Ampelser, the young captain had already begun to feel a little curious about Brando and his people. In his opinion, this young man might not be as simple as he appeared on the surface. He couldn't help but think that maybe there would be the possibility of further interactions between us in the future.

Thinking of this, the captain put down his pipe and knocked on the side of the ship.

At this time, Caglis and his sergeants happened to come to Brando.

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