Chapter 58: Developing a trade route (1) The last stop

After half a month of detour, the caravan safely arrived at the last destination of the trip - Gresley Military Town, a semi-military town on the northern border and located in the northeastern border area of ​​Cardero Province. The only town in Luo Province that trades freely with the northern Ironforge dwarf mountain kingdom of Throkk Province.

Although the Kingdom of Ilia and the Ironforge Dwarf Mountain Kingdom are still in a state of mutual hostility, the business of Gresley Military Town has not been greatly affected.

As soon as they stepped into this city, the aroma of wine overflowed, making the caravan guards who had been sleeping and sleeping all the way intoxicated.

Looking around, there were twos and threes of dwarves and humans wandering on the road with their arms around each other and drunkenness on their faces.

Accordingly, there were surprisingly many guards patrolling the city streets.

With just one sweep, Weilin found no less than a hundred soldiers wearing leather armor and holding standard iron swords.

"My lord, the inquiry is clear. The Gresley Chamber of Commerce is located in the Dongcheng District of Military Town." Raimondo squeezed out of the crowd and came to the open space where the caravan was temporarily parked to report to Weilin.

"Then let's go, we've been out for two months."

"Yes."

After passing through a crowded street, the caravan successfully arrived at its final destination, the Gresley Chamber of Commerce, a chamber of commerce established by the Gresley Garrison.

Looking at the guards standing guard at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce, Weilin was slightly surprised.

"A low-level bronze soldier is worthy of the Chamber of Commerce established by Gresley Military Town."

After going through several normal procedures, Verin met Kane, the president of the Gresley Chamber of Commerce and the deputy commander of Gresley Military Town, an amiable and invisible middle-aged man in a reception room.

"Weilin, welcome."

"You're welcome, Commander Kane." Verin smiled and bowed slightly to express his respect.

Kane motioned for Verin to sit down, opened the door and asked straight to the point: "Verin, why are you here? Or is it just for business."

"Of course it's for business." Weilin said his purpose frankly without any hesitation.

After hearing the other party's answer, Kane just smiled, not believing that the other party's purpose was so simple, and then continued on the topic.

"In that case, what do you want to trade?"

"Food, weapons and wine."

"Where are the slaves? As far as I know, there should be a shortage of people when you develop the territory."

"Commander Kane, there is no shortage of people in my territory."

"That's right. Your family has several nobles in Cardro Province. Naturally, there cannot be a shortage of people. But I'm too talkative." Kane's eyes were a little disappointed, but he concealed them well. Weilin couldn't tell anything from it. .

After half an hour of conversation, he finally purchased 50 tons of wheat for four copper coins per catty and 400 gold coins. At the same time, he purchased 200 barrels of wine for five silver coins per barrel.

As for the weapons he wanted to buy, Kane also said he was helpless.

The situation between the Kingdom of Ilia and the Ironforge Dwarf Mountain Kingdom has become increasingly tense. There are many nobles from all over the country who want to seek military glory. The weapons that can be sold in Gresley Military Town have been sold out as early as a month.

The remaining weapons have reached the red line of the military town's weapons inventory. Although they can be sold, a group of Silver Knights was suddenly transferred to the Cardero Province, making this group of border troops dare not act rashly.

Since the purchase was fruitless, Weilin had no choice but to find another way. Fortunately, the expansion of the territory had reached a period of slowdown, and the need for weapons was not too urgent.

After paying the deposit and signing the business agreement, Verin said goodbye to Kane.

After leaving Gresley Chamber of Commerce, Verin took Raimondo to wander around.

"My lord, is everything going well?" Raimundo asked as he followed Verin.

"Everything went smoothly. This time the trade has come to an end. Once the goods are loaded, we will set off back."

Unconsciously, Weilin walked through three commercial streets and came to a dark alley.

"Why am I here?"

Looking at the dilapidated environment around him, Verin asked Raimundo with questions on his head.

"My subordinates are also very confused."

Raimondo held the scabbard with his left hand and the hilt with his right hand, looking around warily.

For some reason, the two of them came here in a daze.

"Devil's breath."

Suddenly, there were footsteps in the alley, and a skinny old man in gray robe appeared in front of the two of them.

Seeing this, Raimundo pulled out his iron sword and stood in front of Verin.

Regarding this uninvited guest, Weilin's spirit suddenly collapsed, but when he saw the mark on the other person's chest that represented the ascetics of the Church of the Dawn, his nervousness was relieved.

"Believers in the Dawn, why do you say this?"

Weilin pushed away Raimundo who was standing in front of him, bowed slightly and saluted, and asked him.

The old man in gray robe shook the scepter in his hand, and a temporary barrier was unfolded.

The gorgeous and soft light instantly enveloped the two of them.

Looking around, the alley is still the same alley, but the president of the Chamber of Commerce has disappeared.

Before Weilin could ask, the old man in gray robe lowered his head and spoke slowly.

"Dear ****, please forgive my rudeness. According to the will of my God, I am tracking down the devil ****. Please forgive me."

Being silenced again, Verin remembered that the last time was when he made a contract with the legendary mage Anastasia.

Seeing that the other party did not look directly at him, he was a little confused, but now was obviously not the time to think about this.

"May I ask how I can assist you."

"Your Excellency, thank you for your help. Have you encountered any demons on your journey or heard any rumors of their appearance?"

After hearing this, Weilin shook his head and said: "During the journey, my men and I did not encounter demons, nor did we hear any rumors of demons appearing. But..."

Verin thought about it for a while and then said: "Kent Brom, the lord of a relatively prosperous barony not far from Gresley Military Town, his unusual behavior may have the information you want. "

After hearing this, the old man in gray robe immediately thanked you: "Thank you for your help. May the morning light shine on you!"

Then, the barrier disappeared, and the old man in gray robe disappeared with it.

"Lord, what happened just now, that ascetic from the Church of Dawn?" Raimundo asked doubtfully, looking at the deserted alley.

Verin held the token of the Church of the Dawn that suddenly appeared in his right hand and said to himself: "The Cardro Province may not be peaceful in the recent period."

"Let's go, go back and rest first."

He patted Raimundo on the shoulder and signaled him to put away his weapons, then turned and walked towards the caravan station.

At this moment, the figure of the old man in gray robe appeared outside Gresley Military Town. He first prayed to the God of Dawn, then took a deep look at the town, and then moved towards his destination.

At the same time, a well-equipped army with a number of about 3,000 people set out from the provincial capital, and its destination was the Kent Territory, which was in civil strife.