Release that Witch Chapter 555: Negotiations begin

This is Border Town ... No, Neverwinter City?

Edith stepped down the ramp and stared at the busy and orderly scene in front of him. Although she had made all kinds of guesses before arriving, she found that she had underestimated the area of ​​the city's -- dock area, which was more than three times larger than Kingdom Capital. On the one hand, it was full of unloaded sailboats and cement ships, and was placed in the heap The ore and coal on the field were piled up into a small bale.

On the other side, more than a dozen Stream Ships are lining up in a column and slowly leave the trestle. Many people are standing by the embankment to see them off. All the people on the ship were wearing uniforms, standing upright along the sides of the ship's sides, and the ardent fighting spirit displayed even Edith could feel that --'s previous expression would only appear on the successful Knight who returned, and these people are no doubt noble.

The center of dock is a gathering place for merchants, migrants and migrants. It is dominated by various types of sailboats. After disembarking, people are separated by a group of black men and they are asked to form a team to pass the checkpoint. Just the entire dock area, the floating population is no less than a thousand. Such a bustling scene dwarfs even Kingdom Capital.

"dock has actually become longer again," Victor whispered, "Does Your Majesty plan to turn the entire river bank into a dock area?"

"And again?" Edith noticed the words of the other party.

"The dock here wasn't as broad as it was at least last fall," he spread his hand, "Of course, there aren't so many people."

"What are those levels doing, do you collect taxes?"

"There is no entry tax here, only taxes will be paid if you sell something," Victor explained enthusiastically. "Also, no stalls can be set up in the city. All sales must be in the convenience of the square." The market is going on. Those in black are equivalent to patrols in other cities. They set up checkpoints to register their identity and clear the evil epidemic. "

Not extortion and extortion? Edith winked at his younger brother, who nodded, and took out his pockets to prepare some money.

"No, Miss Conrad, I mean" equivalent "to the patrol," the gem businessman waved with a smile, "In fact, they never charge for excess cost --. I know this is hard to believe, but the truth is That's it, I was as surprised as you when I passed the test for the first time. Come with me, the merchant channel is much faster. "

As he said, after verifying the identity of Victor, the man in black passed the checkpoint to all of them, and did not ask for a copper royal.

"Next, I have to find a clean and comfortable hotel, and then go to the convenience market," he turned around, "what's your plan, Miss Conrad? If you are not familiar with this place, I can do it for you Service. "

"Thank you," Edith put on a grateful expression, and pinched the skirt slightly to bend his knees. "You have helped me a lot along the way, this is enough ... I will go to City Hall for help, where I can find my loved ones News. "

"It's just a matter of hand ... It's my pleasure to meet an outstanding Miss noble like you, please be kind."

After shirk, Edith managed to get rid of Victor's entanglement. Finally, the merchant kept waving to her when he said goodbye, saying that if he was in trouble, he could always go to the Holy Mountain hotel to find him.

"Sister, you are really popular," Kohl pouted.

"Yeah?" Edith glanced at him, "What should you call me?"

"Uh ... cough cough, Ms. Edith," the second son of Duke could not help but tremble, "Should we go to a hotel, too?"

"No, go to the castle to submit document/secretary," she said without hesitation, "get in touch with Your Majesty as soon as possible."

"But we don't have a head anymore ..." Kohl reminded in a low voice.

"Then there is no head," Edith shrugged. "Remember those things I explained? Show the sincerity, the loyalty of the Kant family is not only represented by two skulls."

Even if there is, it is probably smelly. -- holding two immature heads to Your Majesty is also not a good idea. She thought that since the other party left Kingdom Capital, everything has deviated from the plan Orbit.

What to do depends on the specific situation decision. In the end, the negotiator's ability is the key factor that determines the outcome of negotiations.

"Your Majesty, an envoy group from Northern Lands is waiting outside the castle, hoping to get your interview," personal guard Sean walked into the office and reported, "The leader claims to be the second son of today's northern region Duke Calvin Kant, Kohl Kant. The adult Barov has checked The credentials document/secretary and family emblem should not be forged. "

"Northern Lands?" Roland accidentally put down the design drawings in his hand, "Isn't that the site of Timothy. Do they have any intention to come?"

"Yes," personal guard cheered, "Sir Kohl said that Duke is willing to be loyal to you."

Do you want to take the initiative ...? He frowned, which was really troublesome. In essence, he does not need the allegiance of a feudal lord, not only does not help the development of the kingdom, but also impacts the current centralized system. Roland also hopes that the other side will hug him in the territory and wait for him to sweep past. Only by thoroughly crushing the old forces can we successfully establish centralized power.

However, if you do n’t see each other, the other party sent a envoy team to the party, but was deliberately aside. Passing out may cause other nobles to lose their luck and decide to join forces. This is not a military issue. He is mainly worried that the people -- Roland, which will affect eastern region and Northern Lands, have regarded the people of the kingdom as their wealth, and naturally want to keep as many people as possible.

After thinking for a while, he nodded slowly, "Take them to the living room, and call Barov together."

"Yes." Sean answered excitedly.

Looking at the look of personal guard, I thought that in this way, the whole kingdom is left with the east side without being ruled by oneself ... Roland secretly thought, but sometimes things are not as simple as they seem on the surface.

At the same time he made a decision.

Anyway, the principle of reclaiming the right of fief noble will never be shaken. This must be accurately expressed to all noble to show their determination to reform the New Deal. If the rebellion noble dares to attack the people, it will certainly pay a heavy price for this.

...

Into the living room, only two people from the envoy group sat at the long table. One of them should be Duke second son Kohl Kant, and the other let the Roland look slightly bright. -- is a good-looking woman. It should be Sir Kohl's deputy, but the momentum is more noticeable than the jazz himself.

Of course, in terms of appearance alone, witch is the most dazzling pearl, so Roland doesn't care too much. After all, assistants in this era are likely to play the role of lover or maid.

"Hello Esteemed Your Majesty, on behalf of my father," Kohl stood up respectfully and quickly expressed his intention. "northern region Duke has a gift for you."