Chapter 51: Arms Trade, King Of Land Dragons

Half a month later.

Due to the presence of an unclaimed large copper mine, the atmosphere in the Rhine region has become noticeably tense.

Many powerful nobles are attempting to swallow up that big piece of meat.

But because there are too many people eyeing this piece of meat.

There have been several battles, but no one has truly succeeded.

In order to increase their chances of success, some nobles have started to secretly expand their military forces by spending money.

After all.

A large copper mine can produce copper ore worth nearly a million each year.

Continuous mining for twenty or thirty years is completely feasible.

With such huge benefits.

As long as they can snatch it, the money spent now is nothing.

These nobles have set a precedent.

Other nobles who aspire to seize the large copper mine naturally have to follow suit.

Everyone has started a competition, engaging in an arms race.

Affected by this.

The prices of weapons in the Rhine region are rising.

"This is a good opportunity!"

Realizing the huge business opportunity in this, Rennes immediately decided to temporarily act as an arms dealer.

Coincidentally, he had previously obtained a blueprint for a magical weapon called the Windchaser Crossbow from Jessica's child.

As long as he can produce it.

Taking advantage of this wave, he can definitely make a big profit.

As the lowest-level magical weapon, the manufacturing of the Windchaser Crossbow is not difficult.

The number of magic patterns that need to be drawn does not exceed six.

The armorer of the Habsburg family is fully capable of this.

After trying with materials worth tens of thousands of gold coins, the first Windchaser Crossbow was successfully made.

Windchaser Crossbow.

Ordinary-grade weapon.

Durability: 12 (twelve times that of a normal iron weapon).

Passive effect: Wind Energy Storage (can absorb the energy of magic crystals and convert it into wind element stored in the weapon. Storage limit: 100 points).

Triggerable magic: Windchaser Arrow (consumes 5 points of wind element energy to summon a wind attribute energy arrow for shooting).

It has to be said.

The various attributes of the Windchaser Crossbow are quite good.

It can shoot 20 consecutive wind attribute energy arrows with one full charge.

It can be considered a fine piece of equipment among ordinary-grade ones.

Once it scales up, its combat power is extremely impressive.

After seeing the specific attributes of the Windchaser Crossbow.

Rennes has more confidence in selling weapons.

With the current situation in the Rhine region, this high-quality weapon, the Windchaser Crossbow, is definitely in high demand.

In fact, it is indeed the case.

Manufacture ten Windchaser Crossbows.

Rennes put them on the market at an exorbitant price of 5,000 gold coins each (with a production cost of 500 gold coins per unit).

As a result, they were quickly bought up by discerning individuals.

The subsequent performance of these ten Windchaser Crossbows was outstanding.

In a battle for the ownership of a large copper mine, a wave of rapid-fire arrows with strong penetrating power caused significant casualties to the enemy formation.

This laid the foundation for the victory of the user.

With tangible results, the Windchaser Crossbows immediately gained popularity among many nobles who sought to expand their military arsenal.

Demand exceeded supply.

As a result, many nobles went directly to the Habus family to pay a deposit and make high-priced reservations.

They couldn't refuse.

In less than half a month, Rennes earned over 300,000 gold coins.

And this number was still rapidly increasing.

"No wonder the Eagle Sauce Kingdom in the previous life was so fond of selling weapons."

"The arms trade is indeed extremely profitable."

Rennes sighed in his heart.

Of course.

He was also well aware that the arms trade of the Windchaser Crossbows would not always be so profitable.

It could be foreseen.

As soon as the results of the battle for the unclaimed large copper mine were announced, the profits of the arms trade would immediately decline.

However.

This did not prevent him from making a big profit during this period.

Apart from the arms trade, there was also some good news.

Rennes' several married sons and daughters had given birth to their second child.

Although the talents of these children were average, they added eight years of fighting spirit cultivation to Rennes.

At the same time, Rennes received a letter from his daughter Hilda, who had joined the Lionheart Legion, saying that she was about to break through to the 7th rank.

Barring any accidents.

By the end of this year, the Habus family would have one more senior knight.

...

In the blink of an eye.

Another two months had passed.

Due to the negative impact of the arms race,

the battle for the unclaimed large copper mine in the Rhine region intensified.

The sounds of soldiers fighting could often be heard on the outskirts of the Warcraft Mountains.

A rough estimate.

This battle had already claimed the lives of at least tens of thousands of soldiers.

However.

There was no news of any nobles dying.

It is evident that the nobles are in great harmony.

They only care about victory or defeat, not life or death.

Even if captured by the enemy, they only need to pay a ransom.

There is absolutely no danger to their lives.

As time goes by,

More and more nobles are eliminated from the competition.

After a week,

The final winner emerges.

It is Count Berreg, who had previously wanted to cooperate with Rennes to develop a large copper mine, along with his allies.

After successfully defeating the other nobles and winning the right to develop the copper mine,

They immediately clear the monsters around the mine, build roads, and dig tunnels.

With the successful extraction of the first batch of copper ore, countless wealthy businessmen involved in the mining industry come from all directions.

It can be foreseen that Count Berreg and his allies will make a huge profit from this.

However,

Rennes reaps greater short-term benefits.

The arms trade that lasted for over two months allowed him to effortlessly earn nearly two million gold coins in huge profits.

It's simply amazing.

...

Days pass by.

In the blink of an eye, it is three months later.

At this time,

The Roland Continent has entered winter.

The temperature gradually drops.

Snowflakes fall from the sky.

On this day,

Rennes is enjoying the snow scenery in the garden with his wives.

Suddenly, someone comes to visit.

It is Count Berreg.

"Count Berreg, haven't you been busy developing the large copper mine recently?"

"Why do you have time to visit me?"

Welcoming the person into the living room, Rennes takes a sip of hot tea and smiles.

"I am here to seek help from Count Rennes this time."

Upon hearing this, a bitter smile appears on Count Berreg's face.

"Oh! What's the matter?"

Rennes asks curiously.

"A few days ago, dozens of earth dragons suddenly invaded the large copper mine inside the Monster Mountain."

"My people suffered heavy losses."

"I hope Count Rennes can lend a hand and exterminate this group of earth dragons."

Count Berreg briefly explains the situation.

"Dozens of Earthwalking Dragons?!" Rennes frowned.

Earthwalking Dragons are not ordinary magical creatures.

They are advanced earth attribute creatures with a trace of brass dragon bloodline.

Once they reach adulthood, their strength can reach 7th rank or higher.

If the dragon bloodline in their bodies is strong enough and they live long enough, they may even break through to the 10th rank and become the king of Earthwalking Dragons.

And there are so many of these Earthwalking Dragons.

There is a high probability that there is a king of Earthwalking Dragons with a strength of 10th rank or higher leading them.

After inquiring, Rennes received a positive answer from Boleig.

Indeed, this group of Earthwalking Dragons does have a king of Earthwalking Dragons as their leader.

And their strength is as high as the 12th rank.

Considering the armed strength of the Sika family and their allies,

Even if they can exterminate this group of Earth Dragons, they will have to pay a huge price.

In the end, it is possible that their strength will be greatly damaged, leading to the large copper mine being taken over by other nobles.

That's why Boleig, as the head of the Earl family, came to him for help.

"As long as Count Rennes is willing to lend a hand, my Sika family is willing to give 20% of the profits from that large copper mine to the Habs family."

Seemingly afraid of Rennes' refusal, Boleig directly stated his conditions.

Upon hearing these words, Rennes couldn't help but be moved.

These 20% profits represent an annual net income of at least over two hundred thousand gold coins.

Possibly even more.

And it can continue for several decades.

It must be said that Count Boregg's offer is very generous!

"Count Boregg, you are so sincere, I can't refuse."

"I agree to this matter!"

After a moment of contemplation, Rennes spoke up.

Although he is not in desperate need of money, who would reject having more money?

There is no need to fight and compete with other nobles.

Just by eliminating a group of monsters, he can obtain such a generous reward.