lizard lord

Chapter 219
The next morning, a fleet of merchant ships was sailing on the Dewar River.

As a long river that traverses the entire Oran, the Dewar River stretches for nearly [-] kilometers. The water volume is not large, but it is not small.

The five merchant ships sailed peacefully, but the inside of the cabin was different from the natural environment of singing birds and flowers outside, and it was so quiet that it was depressing.

Sitting in a circle in the cabin were dozens of warriors wearing heavy armor and holding exquisite weapons on their hands and waists. Among them were several spellcasters wearing light mage robes.They didn't say a word, watching the outside world through the gap.

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, they finally found what they wanted to see - Luford's city gate was tall and generous, not too much by the standards of a fortress.It is by virtue of this wall that the militia assembled in the city can barely hold off the elite hobgoblins.

This city is easy to defend and difficult to attack, especially the city lord and the major chambers of commerce have invested heavily since then to strengthen the equipment level and number of city guards and their own private soldiers. Now they number six to seven thousand, and they can be used when necessary. Tens of thousands of people were mobilized soon.

Norton has many shortcomings that traditional aristocrats would have, but he learned military skills from a young age, and his military literacy is not bad at all. Of course, he will not storm the city. He seems to be planning to take it down with a relatively bloodless method, and then gradually control the entire city. Oran West.

The disputes between the cities in the east and the aristocratic territories did not seem to have affected the city. On the surface, everything remained as usual. After the guards routinely checked the documents and certificates of the merchant ships, they asked people to open the water gate and let people in. .

The soldiers in the ship couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. In their opinion, the biggest obstacle to this mission was over.

But before they were happy, things started to go wrong when the merchant ship came to anchor.

A giant lizard with a length of more than ten meters was swaggeringly lying at the entrance of the pier, and its cold vertical eyes were staring at the merchant ship they were on.

Behind him, there are two long-barreled black guns, which are also facing the merchant ship. Two dwarves in heavy armor are manipulating the cannons, and they seem to be ready to fire at any time.

Obviously, their plan has been discovered, and no one can tell whether there are more soldiers lurking around the pier, and the plan to open the city gate can be said to be completely shattered.

It was quiet on the pier, only a few merchant ships were moving around, and there was no sound. After a few minutes of depressing, the merchant ship left the port again and returned in a bit of embarrassment.

Tang Zhao heaved a sigh of relief after witnessing all this. He was really worried just now, whether these people would come up to fight him as soon as their heads got hot, he would have no problem, but he really didn't want to go into the muddy water so early.

The black crow standing on his shoulder said: "I should have fired directly just now to sink those merchant ships. Hundreds of elite soldiers and supporting equipment are not a small number. Feel sorry for me."

Tang Zhao nodded slightly, but did not actually express his position.

His position is different from that of beholders. Beholders are definitely not tolerated by those people. It is not just determined by the nature of race. Gangsters are definitely not liked by people.

Tang Zhao thinks that his Hermes Chamber of Commerce has always performed well. Not only has it been abiding by the law, but it also occasionally does charity. Characters were regarded as strategic resources in ancient times. As long as he didn't do too much, the eldest prince or the second prince would accept him, nothing more than to be wary of his interference and influence on the human world.

Even if he made a statement, he only said that the two sides should not use force, rather than completely leaning towards one side.

"The earl wanted to find you, so he just said some innocuous words, and gave a false thank you. It's up to you whether to go or not."

【You've already said that. I don't need to go. Let my people board the boat. I'll just go back now. This place is not suitable for me to hang out. 】

Earl Luford was also quite afraid of Tang Zhao. In fact, he even hesitated to allow him to enter the city, and only let him bring in a few dozen people, with the city lord's soldiers lurking around them guarding them.

No way, now Tang Zhao's strength must be much stronger than ordinary fifth-level fighters or spellcasters, and the strongest thugs under the earl are not at this level, so they will naturally be on guard.

Now that he left after finishing his work, it was in line with the wishes of the city lord.The officers who accompanied them in name but were actually on alert naturally opened the door to convenience, and sent them away after replenishing them with a full boat of food and grass.
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After leaving Luford, Tang Zhao did not return to Karak Solma, but took people to stop at the border of the forest, where the elves set up outposts and a simple first line of defense for people to garrison.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for them to arrive with an envoy from Norton Castei's side.

But there was one thing that was quite unexpected—it wasn't an appointed envoy who came, but Norton Castei himself.

"Lord Carlos, long time no see."

The other party was wearing a dark purple robe and did not put on heavy armor, which could be regarded as expressing his willingness to negotiate peacefully.

[The act is very courageous, but what is the purpose? 】

"You know all too well that the previous meeting was at best an announcement, and nothing formal was discussed. We both should have a chance to sit down and have a good talk. Don't you think so?"

Norton didn't dislike the shabby place, but looked at the surrounding environment with interest.

[I don't deny this, just tell me, I will seriously consider it. 】

"I hope you can join us."

【About this point, I have seriously considered it. There is no need for me to stand in line. No matter which side can get what you want from me, of course this is based on the basis that the highest bidder wins. 】

"You may have misunderstood me. I am not here on behalf of the eldest prince. On the contrary, I represent Princess Julia, the guards and the third prince. I am also involved in the transaction between Princess Julia and you. , Half of the [-] vultures were drawn from my private property. You will reap greater benefits in the future cooperation, this can be guaranteed."

While speaking, Norton took out a parchment scroll from his arms, which was written with dense words, and the names of several people were written at the end, which was regarded as evidence.

Tang Zhao was also taken aback by the completely unexpected information, and nodded slowly after thinking for a few seconds.

[It's good to hide it, I can consider this matter, but I need to know the whole picture of the matter. 】

Tang Zhao didn't know for a while how the spokespersons of the traditional nobles, businessmen and mages got together.

"Of course, you have this right, and I have a desire to express myself. After all, you can't just talk to anyone about this matter."

(End of this chapter)