Durin's Diary

Chapter 199 Method
How could the dwarves not care about someone who was regarded as an enemy by the dwarves?

Uncle Hannibal went upstairs for a while and came down with a map.

Katrina took the map and pinned it to the board.

The map is divided into two parts: one is a map of the western border of the Great Wilderness with Erikusa Island marked, and the other is a floor plan of Nelson's residence on Erikusa Island.

"The floor plan is well drawn. Is there a confirmed tunnel?" Du Lin asked.

"Of course there are, but no outsiders have ever been able to enter the island. Their manor is in the south of the island, and there are no other people on the entire island except this area." Hannibal said this and pointed to the town near the manor. "This town doesn't welcome outsiders, but unidentified ships dock from time to time. There are shipyards and shipyards in the town. Druid reconnaissance has revealed that there are many warehouses in the town, but we have never seen these warehouses used during the day. It is very likely that stolen goods are transported through tunnels."

"It's most likely a disguised pirate port. Who owns this land?" Du Lin asked.

"Corfu and Ericusa are nominally owned by Duke Alessano in the southern part of the Principality of Farol. In the past hundred years, they have been fiefs of the Nelson family." Hannibal said as he pointed to the south of the Principality of Farol west of Ericusa.

The Duke of Alessano is like the Duke of Lublin, both of whom are named after places. Alessano is the richest commercial city in the south of Farol, and Chang Tang's fleet will go to Alessano specifically.

Italy's topography is quite good, but I didn't expect there to be an archipelago in the south instead of the African continent. What are you going to do?

Who knows, but I've figured it out.

At this point in the conversation with Daju, Du Lin looked at the map and asked, "Uncle, do you know whose merchant ship has been robbed in the archipelago waters recently?"

"Everyone knows that the Rhodes family had two ships. They were robbed in the south five days ago. The pirates killed everyone on one ship, but the other ship escaped when it encountered a patrol fleet. Two of old Rhodes's three sons died, and the young man who escaped alive has gone mad."

"Well, now go and invite the old man from the Rhodes family to come to the Everburning Nest." Du Lin ordered.

"Master, why did you invite him here?" Hannibal was a little confused.

"I asked the Rhodes family to deliver a batch of goods to the archipelago for one of my clients, but now the goods have been robbed. Even more unfortunately, a friend told me that one of the weapons somehow appeared in the hands of the Nelson family on Erikusa Island." Having said that, Durin smiled shyly and took out a long sword from the space.

Katharina drew her sword, looked at it, and brought it down on the corner of the table, cutting off half of it.

"I made a fine weapon, and it was robbed. I refuse to accept this, so I've decided to ask the Circle of Truth to seek justice for me. I'm also willing to avenge the Rhodes family's murder." Having said this, Du Lin looked at the three people present: "Uncle, Madam, who do you think my guest will be?"

"I know him. He's a distant relative of mine who lives in the Southern Islands. I bought the goods for him. He's in San Juan. The deed was signed half a month ago and can be produced now." Catalina said as she took out the deed.

Dulin signed it, and then Katrina signed it too.

Both parties also stamped their seals.

"Isn't that right? I went to the island with the helpers given to me by the ring and the helpers I found myself, and accidentally discovered a large amount of robbed goods, so this paper window was broken. Since we are colluding with pirates, Madam Lin, what are the laws of the Principality of Farol?" Du Lin asked Madam Lin while wiping the red seal on his hands.

"The whole family will be hanged and no pardon will be granted. Anyone who knows about it will be punished as well." Mrs. Lin answered with a smile.

"That's great." Du Lin clapped his hands and said, "Uncle Hannibal, go and invite the old man from the Rhodes family to come and have a chat."

After the old dwarf left, Durin looked at Mrs. Lin and asked, "Is there any way we can get the box of swords to the shore near the town south of Erikusa Island?"

"No problem. We have a passenger ship in the Everburning Nest that runs to and from Alessano every three days. There will be one tomorrow morning. I can prepare the sword and other goods now." "Then thank you for your help." Du Lin nodded.

Mrs. Lin reached out and clapped the bell on the table. Soon a waiter came in: "Madam, you need me for something."

"Go and get Captain Mott."

"Yes, ma'am, I'll go right away."

The young waiter turned and left.

A few minutes later, the captain of the passenger ship came in.

He was a Cretan, not a man of many words.

Mrs. Lin pointed to the sword on the table and said, "Take this sword with you. When you get to Erikusa Island tomorrow, push the box containing it onto the beach."

"Yes, ma'am." The captain picked up his sword and turned to leave.

He didn't say a word or even glance at me the whole time.

"This young Cretan man is called Mot Shiva. He is a child I picked up. He is very reliable." Mrs. Lin introduced him to Du Lin.

Du Lin hummed.

After a while, Hannibal invited the old man of the Rhodes family to come to Durin.

This is a Pekla breed (sheep), with small, curly horns, as if it were a sheep.

As soon as he arrived, he knelt on one knee in front of Du Lin and said, "I am Pico Rhodes. The Rhodes family is sorry for not being able to deliver your goods safely to the Port of San Juan in the Southern Islands. Please punish us."

As he spoke, he tremblingly took out two contracts, which were about sending a sword to San Juan. The date was three days before the ship was robbed. His name was already signed on both contracts.

Katrina took the contract, signed her name on it, and then returned a copy to the old man.

Du Lin reached out and helped the old sheep up. "Please don't punish yourself like this. I'm deeply saddened by what you've gone through. I'll remind Yuanhuan to seek justice for me. If you hear of any family that has recently obtained a magical weapon, please let me know."

"Yes. If we hear any news about your magic weapon, the Rhodes family will inform you immediately. Please seek justice for me, an old man, and avenge my loss."

"Of course, pirates are bad guys and everyone has the right to kill them." After saying this, Du Lin personally saw off the old boss of the Rhodes family.

Back in the small room, Du Lin looked at the three elders and said, "Next, let's wait for good news from the Rhodes family."

"The good news will arrive the day after tomorrow at the latest. Let's wait and see." Mrs. Lin said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)