Warlords of the witcher world

Chapter 36 The Weird Information Black Hole

"Dilban, I really didn't expect that you actually tossed the matchlock out."

In the gunpowder workshop in Fort Sazar, Herme picked up a stick wrapped with a matchlock, and the matchlock he was looking forward to was slowly burning on it.

The fire rope burned very slowly, but even though it was slow, the fire rope continued to burn, and it didn't go out because of Herme's waving.

With a matchlock, shooting a musket is much easier.

You must know that the firemen now use wooden sticks to ignite the medicine room when using this weapon.

The use of wooden sticks has caused two problems. One is that the wooden sticks burn too quickly and are quickly burned out, and the other is that the wooden sticks are ignited directly and then extinguished.

This greatly affects the shooting efficiency of the fire door gun.

After all, you think, when the order to fire comes down, the gunman pokes the wooden stick into the chamber, and then the chamber does not ignite, how embarrassing it is.

Then you have to frantically pull out another wooden stick and light it, which takes a lot of time, and maybe your comrades have already started reloading for the second round of shooting.

"As long as you are satisfied, Commander Herme."

Wearing a smoky leather apron, Durban, who looked more like a blacksmith than a warlock, wiped his face with a towel.

As he wiped, the clean towel was immediately covered with dirt.

Having researched and worked in the gunpowder workshop for a long time, what Dirban lacked most is this kind of treatment of dirt.

And it seemed that if he didn't wash himself well, it would be difficult for him to get rid of this image.

It's just that even with a wipe, he still looks like a rough craftsman.

It can't be seen that it is a warlock who has received higher education and mastered magic.

But Dirban didn't care. Gunpowder and steel fascinated him. Compared with this, other things had to be put on the back burner.

After continuous research, Durban has determined that this weapon can bring warfare to a new form.

And if those old antiques from the Talent and Skill Society knew about this, they would definitely ban all of this in the name of peace and progress, without any understanding of the huge value behind it.

Not to mention, even if the Institute of Talents and Skills allowed the research of this technology, he would be squeezed out very quickly, and those veteran warlocks would ruthlessly snatch away their research results and write their names on it.

He didn't see this kind of thing too much in Ben Ade Academy. The mentor regarded the apprentice as a coolie, and everything the apprentice did would be taken away by the mentor before he left the teacher.

And when they encounter something that makes everyone greedy, these bastards will go down to snatch it in person, and the apprentice will die if he fails.

So in the routine reports that Dirban wrote to the above, these things were hidden and hidden, how could those guys know what happened here.

At the same time, he also became Herme's staunchest supporter.

The willingness is very simple. If Herme climbs higher, then he will be able to defend his achievements more.

"Now that there is a matchlock, then the matchlock gun I mentioned should also have an idea."

The moment Hemei saw the matchlock, he thought of its advanced product, the matchlock gun.

Unlike the fire gun, which is more of an auxiliary role on the battlefield, the matchlock gun can really be the protagonist of the battlefield, used to lead the protagonist of the battlefield in an era.

If there are matchlock guns and artillery, then the form of warfare can really change.

But a bitter look appeared on Dirban's face.

"Ah, you'd better find some watchmakers. We need the professional skills of these people now. I'm afraid we can't continue working without them."

Dirban expressed the problem very frankly, which is really something he can't solve

"I didn't learn mechanics when I was in Ban Ade. This thing is different from the fire door gun. I am completely confused about the mechanism of the gun mechanism you mentioned, and the blacksmiths under me don't understand it either."

"It's not a problem, I will find some watchmakers as soon as possible."

Herme waved her hand, indicating that there was no need to talk about this kind of question.

He had considered such a problem a long time ago. When it was Wengerburg, he met with several watchmakers and negotiated some conditions with them.

In about a few months, these watchmakers will come here.

"Master Dirban, keep working. I hope to see the results as soon as possible. At that time, my reward will surprise you."

After saying this, Herme walked out of the master workshop in the Gunpowder Workshop.

Behind him, Dirban and the craftsmen were paying homage to Herme.

Outside the working room is the production link of the gunpowder workshop. Blacksmiths and apprentices are busy preparing the fire door guns. They skillfully roll up the iron sheet and then shape it.

On the other side, a group of apprentices were carefully preparing the gunpowder. Their movements were very cautious, for fear that a misoperation would cause the gunpowder to explode.

Although this is far from killing people, if you are unlucky, it is enough to be injured.

And once the gunpowder exploded, today's whole day's reward is gone.

Now gunpowder is also produced by the fists of Fort Sazar. Through trade and the excavation of resources on the territory, gunpowder quickly became a mass product of Fort Sazar.

After all, things related to war can always become huge profits quickly, and after the huge profits, they will quickly expand production.

During the time when Herme left, the number of firearms that flowed into the Cossack society also increased, so selling gunpowder became a very profitable thing.

Dunwa also continued to subsidize this industry and subsidize its development as much as possible according to Hemei's instructions, which also greatly contributed to the formation of the current situation.

Passing through the busy craftsmen and apprentices, Herme walked out of the gunpowder workshop, where some soldiers of the Fort Sazar City Defense Army were guarding.

Seeing Herme coming, they saluted quickly, and then straightened their backs.

The guards guarding the gunpowder workshop rarely saw Herme, and it was rare for the commander to react like this.

And Herme smiled kindly at them, showing kindness.

Then Herme went straight to the guard captain Jerry who had been waiting all this time,

"How's the recruiting going?"

"Commander Herme, everything is going well. After seeing that the people who followed you to Aden have made so much money, everyone is very excited and wants to follow you to make a fortune. You should really see that scene. Called There are so many people out there.”

The Salzburgs of Aedirn have been showing off their wealth these days, and there's a lot of envy about it.

Therefore, the conscripts can be said to actively participate in Hemei's recruitment. In their view, they can make a fortune by going to war with Hemei.

"Oh, get rich."

Herme shook her head, "I'm afraid it will be very difficult. This time we are going to fight monsters. It is very difficult to find any oil on those monsters."

"Maybe it's for promotion and glory."

Jerry was just in time to bring Homer's steed, and so he said.

Hearing these words, Herme glanced at Jerry thoughtfully.

"Work hard, my friend, seize this battle, and you too can become a knight."

Why didn't Herme know what Jerry's words were implying, or he didn't hint, but the thoughts in his heart made him say such words subconsciously.

This sergeant major who was the first to follow him had been in the position of guard captain for a long time, so he felt a little resentful, which is also normal.

Herme also knew about this, so he let Jerry go out with him this time.

Marondo should take a rest in Fort Sazar, he deserves this rest.

Thinking of this, Herme kicked off the horse and went to the main castle to make the final cleanup.

Along the way, he could see armed crowds from time to time, they were conscripted crowds.

The most crowded crowd was near the blacksmith shop. Everyone wanted to get better equipment before going out, or to shoe their own horses.

There are men with weapons everywhere, and they look eager to try, as if they are about to show their might on the battlefield in the next moment.

Many gave him a little salute as they saw Herme and his falcon banner cross the road.

Of course, there are quite a few people watching there, and the Cossacks' awe of authority is just like that.

On the square in front of the main castle, many conscripts had already gathered here. Herme saw many new faces inside, and there should be a lot of new immigrants inside.

They are being assigned teams by the guards for future management.

On the other side of the square, there is a group of Cossacks, who are Katya's war gang.

Compared with the militiamen who still obey the order, the Cossacks are a group of demons dancing wildly.

What about drinking and playing cards, that's one set after another.

No one cared about them, and Herme didn't want to. The Cossacks were also like this when they went to Aden.

But it doesn't matter if you're pissed, you just need to maintain your combat effectiveness, and over-managing may cause trouble. Herme has already figured out how to manage this group of people.

When others bowed to Herme, Katya rode up to Herme, and looked at Herme silently with her eyes.

But after seeing this scene, Hemei knew what Katya meant without communicating, and she wanted to go together this time.

Herme could only nod her head in agreement.

Anyway, this is Haklan, if he doesn't agree, the young lady can follow along.

And Katya's war gang joined in. Last time, Herme mobilized almost all the Cossacks on the roster. Now there are really not many Cossacks on the roster who are willing to continue to respond to the call. Only two or three big cats and kittens came. .

It would be a good idea to recruit the scattered Cossacks again, but it will take time to get them to come, and there is no time now.

As for those who came back with Herme, they had already dispersed with their trophies and had fun.

The Xieqi Cossack couldn't move anymore, and Bogo was very sorry for this. After getting so many spoils, the Xieqi Cossack couldn't move anymore, and expressed that he would stay in Sazaburg and enjoy it.

Naturally, Hemena could only say that it's okay to get together and leave, and then said that it doesn't matter, it is too stupid to force the guest army to fight.

Speaking of which, Katya's war gang has expanded a lot in the past few months, and Herme also saw several northerners inside.

It was only later that he found out that Katya had also been busy strengthening the strength of her war gang in the past few months. This young lady always believed that she had to hold something in her hand in order to have the right to speak.

As for how she supports these people, that's too simple. As Gettleman's daughter, she has never had a lot of money, not to mention that Katya often accepts some employment to make money.

After receiving this reply from Herme, Katya nodded in satisfaction, and then returned to her war gang.

Herme stepped into the main castle, and the servants in the main castle were busy.

Dunwa stood on a high place, commanding the people below to do things, move all kinds of things around, while the demon hunter Iben and Master Dandelion were talking on the side, and Master Dan was It looked like he was bragging about something, while Eben was on the sidelines, "Ah, yes, yes."

Seeing Herme, they all saluted slightly, paying homage to the master of this town.

Ah, it's only been a few days since I came back, and I have to go out again.

Herme thought with admiration, but it's good to go on an expedition. After going to the east this time to solve the rat man problem, he will go to meet the person he has already decided to meet.

Rastit.

Hemei will never forget that it was the divine emblem he gave that destroyed the plague demon spirit and saved his life.

He had to ask that person, what was the reason for all this, and see what the high priest of Cliff knew.

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Soon, Herme embarked on the road of expedition again.

This time Heme changed into the clothes that belonged to the Cossack Ataman. His cuffed fur hat had beautiful feathers, he was wearing a thick and warm bearskin, and he was wearing a button-breasted coat full of embroidery.

Almost 800 men followed Hme, half of whom were Cossacks.

The militiamen of New Sazarburg were full of wonder at everything on the road. This was the first time they had been so far east.

And the veterans who have seen this scene countless times just feel bored, especially the Cossacks.

Along the way, Heme also kept receiving messages from Ward, the territory of Volod, and talked with the Ataman ruler who passed the land on the road.

These exchanges allowed Herme to obtain a lot of information. For example, what happened in Ward has attracted the attention of the entire Cossack land, and the commotion caused by the rat man is not small at all.

Now, Gettleman asks all the atamans to send people to deal with this crisis and help Volod solve the Ratman problem.

The atamans are still very obedient to Braven, and they have sent troops ranging from a hundred to a few hundred people. Together, they form a large army.

Gettleman also sent troops, and it seemed that the father-in-law took this matter seriously.

But the man who led the troops surprised Herme.

Because it was Raskit, the high priest of Cliff.

The Cossacks were not surprised by this at all. For many years, the believers of the Great God Cliff have been at the forefront of fighting against monsters, and it is naturally the same in Hackland.

Herme mainly felt that it was convenient. Since Rastite had already gone to Ward, it happened to meet him and ask him about the situation.

As Herme's army got closer to Ward, everyone in Fort Sazar noticed that the security of the villages became more and more serious, and men with weapons could be seen everywhere guarding the city walls.

And in front of the gates of some villages, the heads of the killed ratmen or ratmen are displayed.

The scene was bloody, but to Herme, who participated in the siege of the Scoia'tael, it was really nothing.

Seeing this scene, Herme understood why her father-in-law would send someone here.

This rat problem is still spreading, and the impact is getting bigger and bigger. It is indeed a problem that he, the Gettleman, must take action to solve.

But fortunately, the locals are still willing to do business with the passing troops and sell their things, and they are quite welcome because someone has come to solve this problem.

When purchasing supplies from the locals, Heme asked about the local situation, and everyone he asked shook his head continuously.

"Since the news about the Ratmen came over there, some Ratmen came out from time to time. They stole food, destroyed houses, and killed people indiscriminately. But fortunately, the Ratmen who came out are also quite weak. We easily You can kill these guys. But I don’t know what’s going on with Ward, no one has come out from his place for several days, and there is no news from the team that went in.”

These answers made Herme's inner siren ring loudly. What happened over there looked very serious.

After posting this information, even the most optimistic officers became serious. With the information in front of them, the risk of them entering Ward is not small.

Risks mainly come from information black holes. It is not terrible to know how many enemies there are, but it is terrible to know nothing.

Someone suggested whether Herme should stop and go to Fort Sazar to recruit more troops.

But Herme refused, and rashly bringing over the troops that he had promised not to recruit, would really be a bit degrading.

Next step by step, just proceed carefully. Hemei believes that the problem with the Ratmen is not too big. If those Ratmen were really strong, they would have bulldozed the nearby villages long ago.

Under the guidance of this line of thinking, Herme's army stepped into Ward.

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After entering this land, Herme immediately felt something was wrong.

Since entering this place, the sky has darkened unknowingly, and there seems to be a rotten smell in the air, which makes people very uncomfortable.

In such an atmosphere, all the soldiers became serious. Even the Cossacks, who liked to run around the most, did not continue like this.

Katya is also sending out scouts every day to investigate everything they see.

What they brought back was bad news. They failed to find the local residents, and the villages that were discovered were either empty or suffered tragic massacres, but there was no corpse found in those slaughterhouses.

This scene was very strange, and Herme began to feel that it was a little impulsive to step into this place rashly.

But he still bite the bullet and continue to advance. Anyway, just don't mention the threat of the Rat Man. Volod is his good friend, and it is right to help a good friend.

Every day when setting up camp, Herme would personally check whether the chariots had surrounded the camp and whether the sentries were competent.

Hemei is like a commander of a marching team on enemy land instead of friendly land. He is careful in all aspects during the whole process, for fear of any problems.

As we move forward, there are more and more strange traces.

They saw villages that were empty or covered in blood without corpses, and that felt ominous just to be inside.

So even the Cossacks who like to shave the most didn't go to shave, for fear of messing with something unclean.

During the inspection of these villages, Herme found several large holes, which led to the dark underground, which looked quite scary.

Herme knew that this was a rat hole, so his solution was to throw a gunpowder barrel into the hole, and then ignite the gunpowder—Sarzaburg has no shortage of these things now.

Things were also visible on the road, first empty bags and deep ruts, and then the carcasses of warhorses with obvious gnawing marks on the bones.

Even some traces of the battle were found, which were broken shields and broken arrows, as well as the corpses of the ratmen.

There are simple tombstones in some places on the side of the road, but it is a pity that looking at the signs next to it, the body should have been dug out.

These traces are newer than those villages, and it seems that they are left by the Cossack war gang who entered this place before.

Seeing these traces that seemed to represent friendly troops, the morale of the army improved, and they finally seemed less lonely.

Herme was not happy at all, she had more information, but nothing was certain.

What the hell is going on here?No one knows, and no one knows.

What happened to the troops that entered before?Still no one knows, and no one knows.

Hemei held meetings with his leaders and officers every day to discuss this issue, but unfortunately nothing was discussed in the end.

Katya pointedly mentioned the center of the current problem. The most troubling thing for us at the moment is that we don’t know where the enemy is, and we don’t know where the friendly forces are. This place is like a black hole of information. Can't feel it.

Herme thought, what happened to some things, I am afraid that Cheveny can only know the center of Ward, which is also where his fortress is.

(End of this chapter)