Lord Highlander

   Chapter 1338 1325. Surprise

The dusk in Wilkes City reveals the breath of spring. The white willows that have just sprouted buds on the street are swaying in the breeze. The whole block is filled with a faint scent of resin. Pedestrians have secretly changed into thinner The young girls even took off the fur socks in the skirts, and took off the bloated clothes to show their beautiful figures.

  The street was rendered to look a bit old-fashioned, and the setting sun had completely sunk below the horizon.

  The horse-drawn carriages on the street seemed to increase their speed, and everyone was hurrying to get home before dark.

   In front of the Malakom merchant's house, there are dozens of gorgeous carriages parked. These carriages also have gold and silver pattern exteriors. Compared with the carriages of the nobles, they just lack some emblems that show the family heritage.

   This is the largest residence of the Malakom businessman in Wilkes City.

  Although this house located at No. 51 Kelin Street is not the most gorgeous house on this side of the commercial street, it is also a luxury house that can be ranked among the top few on the commercial street.

In the past, the Malakom businessman even felt that he would be under some inexplicable pressure living in this house. Watching the business of the Thunder Rhino business group shrink a little bit, the number of Thunder Rhinos in normal service in the business group decreased one by one. , he sat alone in the pavilion in the back garden and smoked.

  But now, in just three years, the Malacombe merchant has transformed into one of the best merchants in Wilkes City.

There is no doubt that he has been closely following Lord Suldak's footsteps step by step for the past three years. Unknowingly, his family's business group has expanded to what it is now. The imperial capital rushed back, and this time not only purchased two hundred Sky Shooting Crossbows in the city of San Carlos, but also purchased a large amount of supplies in the imperial capital. The magic crystals spent alone amounted to nearly 100,000.

It seems that it is impossible to tell how much the Malakom merchant spent. In the Green Empire, three copper plates can buy a pound of wheat flour, one gold coin can be exchanged for ten thousand copper plates, and one magic spar can be exchanged for one pound of wheat flour. Exchanged for seven gold coins (it used to be ten, the outbreak of the plane war caused the exchange rate between magic spar and gold coins to drop), then one hundred thousand magic spar is equivalent to 700,000 gold coins, and if it is converted into copper plates, it may be regarded as seven Ten small goals.

  Businessmen often have close ties with the lord's army for such large purchases.

  The Malakom merchant spent so much money this time, basically purchasing for the lord army of Suldak.

   What Suldak gained in the battle in the Dark Worm Valley this time, and what he gained from hunting the salamander ghost snake, probably just enough to make up the number of 100,000 magic spar.

  Of course, the follow-up pensions, merit awards, and war allowances would require him to spend a large sum of money. Fortunately, the battle at Loon Lake in the south of the Three Rivers Plain allowed Suldak to make up for the money.

  Although war is a lucrative industry, Lord Suldak bought two hundred Sky Shooting Crossbows in order to defend against the northern rocs, which is considered a huge investment.

These sky-shooting crossbows will be arranged in the area of ​​Dark Worm Valley and the two mines. At the same time, Suldak also plans to distribute thirty-seven sky-shooting crossbows to the thirty-seven aboriginal tribes in the Invercargill Forest. To fend off those northern rocs.

  Malakom merchants arrived in Wilkes City with 200 sky-shooting crossbows.

  The lord army of Suldak also just arrived here. These lord army plans to return to Bena City through the portal, and then they will rush back to Ruyt City non-stop, and then return to the Ganbu plane.

  The Malakom merchant in gorgeous clothes led his eleven wives to stand at the gate of the manor, welcoming the guests who came from the city.

  The house was brightly lit, and melodious music came from the courtyard.

   Followed by the sound of the collision of the glass, the bang of the cork of the oak barrel being opened, and the sound of grease dripping on the charcoal fire.

   Almost all the guests he invited were businessmen from Wilkes City.

  Hearing that Lord Suldak was going to visit Malakom's house, Wilkes merchants almost tried their best to get a ball invitation letter written by Malakom himself.

   Some merchants even planned to pay a lot of money to buy the qualification to participate in the dance, just because Lord Suldak would show up at the dance.

  Three years ago, Famous Lin on the Bailin plane had never even heard of the name Suldak.

  Two years ago, the lords only knew that Suldak was the viscount aristocrat who fought for the Invercargill Forest with the magicians of the Alchemy Guild.

But now, Suldak has become the great lord of the Ganbu plane, and organized a lord army last fall, and then successively occupied the Three Rivers Plain and the Dark Worm Valley in the Bailin plane. Lord Ke has become the Great Lord with the largest land area in the Bailin Plane.

  This time, the Lord Suldak army swept across the northern occupied area of ​​the Bailin plane.

   It was only the other lords of the Bailin plane who didn't get along so well with Lord Suldak.

  The various grievances between Suldak and the lords of the Bailin plane did not affect the urgency of the merchants in Wilkes City to visit the lord of Suldak.

   Everyone knows that as long as you follow the Lord Suldak's army, you can make money.

  The business groups that entered the battlefield this time have all made money this time, especially the merchant Malacombe who has made a lot of money.

Seeing the Malacombe businessman standing at the gate with a red face, smiling and greeting those businessmen who walked into the house in a long line, many businessmen who had rejected Malacombe before felt a little uncomfortable at this moment. …

  Investment vision is really important! This time, the Malacombe businessman has not only returned to the heyday of the Thunder Rhino Merchant Group decades ago, but she is also constantly expanding the Thunder Rhino Merchant Group.

With the current development momentum, Malakom has become the largest trading firm in the transportation industry in the northern area of ​​Bailin Plane. More than 80% of the iron and copper ingots in Wilkes City are produced by Malakom. The Mu business group is responsible for the delivery.

  Even the businessman who would immediately yell at Malakom when he met Malacombe in the past will come to drink soup with a smiling mask tonight.

Suldak's lord army is now stationed outside Wilkes City. The large tent of the barracks almost completely covers a small sandy hill outside the city. Those noble lords in the city who usually curse Suldak Ladies and gentlemen, we lost our voices collectively at this time...

  The merchants and Malacombe were greeting each other at the door, but no one was in a hurry to enter the yard, so more and more people gathered at the gate.

  A troop of cavalry appeared on Collin Street in the twilight.

The crisp sound of horseshoes stepping on the stone slabs could be heard from a distance. Suldak rode a magic-weave warhorse at the front. Samira and Carrie Decker accompanied him to this dance. They were all wearing the tight-fitting light armor that they usually wear, and Suldak was also wearing a magic pattern structure, and did not wear aristocratic dress.

  A team of constructed knights followed behind the three of them, very conspicuous walking on the street.

Although he is not that familiar with Wilkes City, Suldak has been here at least a few times, so it is only natural for him to introduce the buildings on both sides of the street to Samira and Carrie Decker. In front of the Lacombe merchant's house, he discovered that there were more than a hundred people waiting at the door.

  Seeing Lord Suldak riding a horse at the front, many businessmen who participated in this plane war immediately introduced to their companions: "Look at the one who is walking at the front on horseback, that is Lord Suldak."

  The Malakom businessman was the first to greet him, bringing eleven wives to Suldak's horse, and even offered to lead the horse for Suldak.

Suldak looked around at the gorgeously dressed merchants, jumped off his horse nimbly, threw the reins of the war horse in his hand to the guards of the constructed knights behind him, patted the Malakom merchant's shoulder very affectionately, and smiled at him. He said, "Malakom, is this trip to the imperial capital going well?"

"Lord Suldak, it's going very well. The merchants in San Carlos City have heard that our plane wars have been victorious one after another. This time, they brought a large amount of magic crystals, and they will shoot into the sky almost on the same day. Hit the packing car..." the Malakom businessman said very respectfully.

   Then he took a group of wives to salute Suldak, and a group of people surrounded Suldak, Samira, and Carrie Decker into the manor.

The youngest and most beautiful wife of the Malakom merchant even took the initiative to accompany Suldak. The white dress was like an unbloomed lily bud, wrapped in a piece of water. The tender and smooth ivory, and her long golden hair The golden stamens exude a refreshing fragrance.

  Facing the shameless actions of the Malakom merchant, the merchants following behind the team were both contemptuous and envious.

On the other hand, Suldak stared at the road ahead, and chatted with Malakom from time to time, mainly about the purchase of military supplies. He put his hand on Malakom's shoulder, and the two of them Walk intimately into the forecourt garden filled with colorful lights.

A group of female relatives were waiting in the yard, and Suldak could tell that these female relatives should be female companions brought by other businessmen. Some were young and beautiful, and some were mature. A knight in costume, who didn't know that the one in front of him was Lord Suldak.

  Standing on both sides of the garden corridor, the female family members scrambled forward, everyone wanted to see the appearance of Lord Suldak.

The burly figure is very imaginative, and the face with shallow scars and stubble carved by knives and axes exudes a strong aura. Many young ladies crowded on the corridor even wanted to close their eyes. Just put the eyes on it.

It’s just that there are many people who think this way, everyone, you pull my corset, and I hold your lace collar. No one is willing to give up this almost to others, but let Suldak quickly pass through this tunnel. road.

It was the first time for Suldak to participate in this kind of merchant's ball. Compared with the reservedness of the noble ladies and the profligacy of the noble ladies, these merchant ladies did not have such a big aura, but the scene was very happy. Let go of your airs and enjoy the beauty of your youth happily.

Suldak just sat at the ball for a while, and said hello to more than a dozen businessmen personally introduced by Malakom. Everyone sat down and chatted casually, and then Malakom invited him to a more In the quieter inner room.

   Malakom and Suldak were sitting on the sofa on the balcony on the second floor. From here, through the marble fence, they could just see the lively dance floor in the front garden.

There are several pots of green plants on the terrace, which are very concealed to block the view from the outside. On the small tea table are several plates of delicate dried fruits, and the cups are filled with craft ale. Malacombe's two youngest wives accompany On the side, he was obviously favored by Malacolm.

   "I heard that the magic crossbows in the imperial capital can be mass-produced?" Suldak asked Malakom.

"That's true, and the price of this kind of giant magic crossbow is very low. Now the hand-carved magic crossbow in the imperial capital has almost disappeared, and the market is full of this kind of low-priced magic crossbow with stable power. I this time I placed a big order for them and bought a total of 100,000 pieces." Malacomb said.

   "Aren't you afraid that I won't be able to eat in one bite?" Suldak took a sip of the beer and looked at Malakom.

"If you can't eat it, put it in my warehouse. Sooner or later, your lord's army will have a fierce battle with the northern rocs. Magical crossbows are necessary to kill rocs!" Malacombe didn't even lift his head. Peeling pine nuts one by one, said slowly.

"Samila, did you hear, this time Malakom ordered 100,000 magic crossbows for you from the imperial capital, you have to find a way to use these 100,000 magic crossbows to earn back my capital!" Suldak Said to the half-elf archer sitting beside him.

  Samira rolled her eyes, but said nothing.

   "Is anyone taking the order for the magic airship?" Suldak asked Malakom again.

"The core floating magic device of the large magic airship is basically transported back from the dwarf kingdom because it involves some hex technology. Although the three-masted magic airship only has twelve floating devices, it also needs to be made by dwarves, so This kind of large-scale airship customization basically takes one year to deliver." Malakom said to Suldak: "This time I went to the airport town of the imperial capital, where the workshop that can produce magic airships is enough. There are seven, and I found the one with the best reputation."

  Suldak nodded.

   "By the way, there was a grand auction of magic items in the imperial capital this time, so I brought you a surprise!" Malakom merchant said to Suldak with a mysterious expression on his face.

   "Really, the surprise you gave me last time was a group of indigenous maids, I hope you don't have such a surprise this time." Suldak reminded half-jokingly.

"of course not!"

   After speaking, he stood up and asked Suldak to follow him.

Suldak followed the Malakom businessman through the long corridor to an underground warehouse. Malakom opened three large iron doors with cumbersome designs, and finally led Suldak and others out. Entering the warehouse, when the servants lit the torches on the wall of the warehouse, the light was restored in the warehouse, and the spacious warehouse was actually filled with magic sealing boxes. Suldak took a casual glance and knew that there were at least There are hundreds of No. 2 magic sealing boxes.

  Malakom stepped forward and asked a servant to remove a magic sealing box, and then he lifted the lid of the box with his own hands...

  A set of armor engraved with magical patterns was wrapped in translucent oiled paper, lying quietly inside.

  (end of this chapter)