The Amber Sword: Act 207 Eyeliner and Intelligence
Act 207 Eyeliner and Intelligence
Black Forest has four seasons, but in Fir Tree Barony and Year of Sword, the severe winter has just passed, and the temperature has not shown signs of recovery. There were two heavy snowfalls around Month of Hibernation, but it seems that already faintly foreshadows the first bumper harvest in this territory. The street is still cold and windy, and there are few pedestrians, but there is another scene in the the only bar in the city. The stove reflects the warmth of the hall. Since late summer, adventurers wandering around Fir Tree Shire have gathered here at this moment, waiting for the forest The snow and ice melted.
It's just the adventurer who entered this hotel with each. In addition to taking off the cloak covered with snow, after observing the whole hall, without exception, he will take off his cap and go far to the corner of the hall. A little girl salute. That little girl forehead is very high, smooth as jade, sparkling in the light of fire, and the eyes are also big, seeming a bit smart, with a curious glow of people and things around. She is wearing a beautiful dress and long skirt. Although she is not very old, already has begun to grow under the chest. The -- skirt is gathered at the waist, which perfectly sets off the slim Young Lady body. -- is just The skirt full of damsel temperament did not match her, but she was a bit thief, like wearing clothes stolen from where.
"Boss-neesama, this is the deer skin you want. The already in the forest is completely frozen, but it took us nine cattle and two tigers to track down a deer herd. Hato also suffered a bit of frostbite. You ca n’t pay for it. Too much -- "Several apparently dressed as hunters stood in front of her and negotiated. The one headed by them was obviously mountain people from a nearby area, wearing a thick leather coat and carrying a long bow.
"Oh, has Hato been frostbite, then he is really unlucky," Romaine blinked, asking curiously, "Are there no deer herds in already in the forest?"
"It's not because the unbelievable's Troglodyte has caused a lot of frightening animals."
"Well, I heard that Troglodyte stopped before it snowed."
"Then ... it's a bit related anyway."
"I'm going to make a coat for Brando for these buckskins, will you pay you two hundred silver coins?" Romaine poked out deerskin carefully and raised his head to ask.
"Of course we are happy to help Lord Thane make a coat, so Lord Thane will definitely prefer Boss-neesama," said the man with the expression on the face that clearly did not believe that the ojou-sama could make a coat , But still complimented: "But it's too little, Boss-neesama, Hato are frostbite."
"But this is obviously the deer skin of last year. You see, some places above have been moth-eaten." Merchant Young Lady lifted the deer skin innocently.
"Ah––?" ‘Great Merchant’ stabbed them dumbly. The few adventurers immediately showed an embarrassing look and coughed: "The year is not that important, let alone we have actually been in the forest, and Hato was really frostbite."
"So, these buckskins are not worth so much money, you know. The rest is Hato's injury medicine fee. Don't turn around and lose to the gambler of Mano. Tomorrow I ’m going to send someone to visit Hato. ”She glared at them:“ If he did n’t receive the money, I will send Troglodyte to eat you. ”
Being counted, some hunters honestly collected the money and left. Although this ojou-sama was not met, they did not have much dissatisfaction on their faces, as if they were used to such bargaining. However, Romaine bumped round leather shoes under the one's own long skirt, and a pair of big eyes slipped, as if never stopped. She looked around, holding a glass of steaming barley beer as if someone was waiting.
Since the whole winter, the Young Lady, who claims to be Great Merchant, is sitting in this position, working or buying people's hearts here. However, it is not unreasonable for her to be respected here, not only because she is a Thane's fiancee, or the Wealth in charge of the territory half is a **** of wealth in the eyes of everyone. But because of her kindness, she would never use her identity to oppress others, and she was even willing to take care of the afternoon for the price of several bronzes and adventurers.
But Correct will not make people feel the difference in identity because of this. The life of -- adventurers is not affluent. Money is very important. In fact, they don't think much of those who splurge on money. Among all Brando partners and Adviser, only Romaine and Freya can understand this.
Freya is because of its origin, but Romaine is an instinct for those shiny little things. One winter, she and many Fir City adventurers deal with already into them. Although this connection is not close, it is enough for Romaine to hear a lot of news that was originally unknown.
At this time, the door of the bar was pushed open again, and there was a silence there. Silver Elf Little Princess Medissa stood in the snow, she was wearing a plain silver fur shawl, covering her mouth with both hands and one breath, her eyes were a little nervous looking at the hall of so many people. Humans are a bit strange to her. elves is unwilling to get so many people together. elf's definition of a friend attaches more importance to a spiritual attachment. Due to the long time, this feeling is somewhat indifferent to humans.
But this is not her first time here. She is here to help the Thane's attendant Wizard Ciel. Everyone in the bar saw the Silver Elf Little Princess and gave way to it. I remember the first time someone teased her with two sentences, and almost made the sharp-eared little girl blush.
As a result, the rumor of ‘Lord Thane ’s shy second fiancee’ spread then. As soon as I thought about it, Medissa could n’t help but stare at Romaine.
"Medissa, do you want ale?"
"Don't!"
"What about fruit wine?"
"Don't!"
"Would you like a hot cup of mead?"
"Don't!"
Medissa knows that Romaine does not drink alcohol herself, she is holding a cup of hot ale purely for the sake of warmth. And this guy even shuddered that she never wanted to change a glass, and reheated it when it was cold. If she could, she would definitely continue the next day. But Correct, such a shy guy, may be able to arrange all expenditure income in the territory only in an organized way, anyway, Medissa sees the piles of gold and silver currencies that are meaningless to her, and feels headache.
The territory is gradually on the right track. Coins from silver mine are continuously delivered to Romaine. The Merchant Young Lady then distributes the money to refugees. Of course, this is not a charity event. Instead, the result is that for the first time in nearly half a century since the Fir Tree Shire land was opened in the forest north of the Gris River, a large amount of wasteland was opened. The winter wheat seed already was sown. Fall asleep, wait for the snow and ice to melt, and break out at any time.
Ciel and Master Artisan are discussing to receive more war refugees from the north. The construction of roads to Black Forest is slowly progressing. The population of Fir Tree Shire is not large. Even the residents who moved from Port Griess and Minskburg are far away. Far from meeting needs. Don't say that White Lion Legion's soldiers have not landed, even the workers who built the city of Rune Dwarf Odhum can't find the least bit.
Food is the foundation of this plan, but miss merchant shows maturity and calmness over everyone's best expectations. -- is like Ciel said. She seems to have a natural talent in cargo science. Glittering, this is an innate leadership style, making her calm and organized all this.
The grain already from Ampere Searl was shipped here, but Romaine did not release them directly. It was handed over to the merchants, and the money previously issued was recovered by this method, so I don't know how many years later, the food bazaar was re-established in Fir City in the winter of this year. -- Since the short-sighted Grudin has taken it all Since its inception.
Romaine already began to consider relaxing the pay for the next recruitment. Brando needs more people. She wants to make such a situation. In her opinion, the food problem is not a problem at all. As long as the gold of Fir Tree Shire is shining, the merchants of Ampere Searl will flock like sharks smelling blood. In fact, now that their already is coming, the size of the first merchant shipping fleet is not large, but the food and daily necessities shipped are being unloaded at Port Griess. it doesn't matter, will be more and more.
Gold attracts not only merchants, but also fugitives from other territories. The free-flowing currency is delicious and sweeter than the cake. This is what my aunt said, and miss merchant is very determined.
She put away the Medissa and handed it over to the Ciel's report, and opened her eyes and asked, "What about Brando, Medissa?"
"Lord Thane he hasn't returned yet."
"Then I will talk to him."
"No." Medissa refused immediately. It was not the first time that Romaine used her as a microphone. She immediately explained: "Lord Thane since entering Faithwind Circle, my contact with him seems to be isolated." /
"Ah––" Romaine issued a long, disappointed sigh: "Is there anything else for the Ciel guy?"
"Well, he just wanted to ask you how much you spent so much money on hiring adventurers to complete some weird quest / missions." Silver Elf Little Princess glanced at the pile of buckskin on the table and couldn't bear it Live a little doubt whether this guy is purely for fun. However, this idea is only between the Merchant Young Lady's flashes. As Elven Princess Medissa, the concept of property is very weak. If Scarlett or the more serious Freya is here, I am afraid that I will stare at this with a doubt. ojou-sama.
"Ah, Romaine is about to talk about this," miss merchant looked surprised: "There are no deer herds in already in the forest, do you know why, Medissa?"
As a elf royal family from the pre-War of the Holy Saints era, as a Silver Elf commander, and rich in war experience, Medissa became serious when he heard Romaine's.
Animals in the forest will not disappear for no reason.
This only shows one problem. The opposite already has started to move. She couldn't help looking at Romaine before she realized that the other party was listening to the news, "What else do you know, Romaine."
"Some adventurers have mentioned that the recent undead activities have been frequent. I think it should be the bad guys of Bucce. Brando said, they are right here, right?"
Madara --
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