Chapter 226, The Fairy Tower in the Lake Is Completed
"So, the wood elves need more ore, iron, grain, and wood? Well... and amber." Ryan listened to the wood elves' request, and then briefly summarized all their requirements.
"Yes, we need more amber and ore, but the most important thing is food and ironware." The woodland lord Dailina was very anxious when she saw that Ryan would not let go. She quickly emphasized: "The price can be negotiated."
Dailina told Ryan that the famous Shadowbattle Beasts reappeared in the Athel Loren Forest this winter, and the Beastman battlegroup led by the notorious Sanctuary Beastmaster "Shadow" Mogul gathered Gathered an army of thousands of Beastmen, trying to approach the Oak of Ages again, which is also known as the World Tree in the human mouth.
The Eslais and the Beastmen fought hard, and some woodlands were turned into ashes after repeated changes of hands. The tragic tug-of-war made the wood elves miserable. In the cold winter, both the treants and the tree spirits fell asleep. Wang and his wife also walked into the fire and died. This is when the forest is weakest, and the wood elves can only rely on themselves.
The large amount of resources traded from Ryan and the fine-crafted armor produced by the dwarves have come in handy. Although the wood elves are very, very reluctant to admit it, even the wood elf armor produced by Vaal Anvil is far inferior to that produced by the dwarves. Seiko armor and all kinds of rune weapons are easy to use, and the uninterrupted food trade ensures that no wood elves will starve to death due to lack of food this winter, saving some vitality for the wood elves who are fighting hard.
In the end, the ice and snow melted, and all things were born again. Orion, the king of the forest, was finally reborn from the Oak of Ages. When he discovered the tragedy in the forest, Orion blew the horn of the hunting god Kunos.
The wild hunt begins!
After paying a heavy price, the Shadow War Beasts were defeated, and the Shadow Morgul was defeated by the famous wood elf hero, Alaros the Valor, Lord of the Woodlands, and fled wounded.
The war is over, leaving behind a large area of corrupted forests, countless corpses of beastmen and spirits of wood elves. Even the forest king, Orion, has to admit that trade with humans is useful and necessary, otherwise Eslai It may take twenty or thirty years to recover from this war.
The woodland lord Dailina came with the goodwill of the forest king, Orion, and she hoped to continue to expand the construction of the trading post in Lane's territory, in order to obtain more urgently needed resources.
Ryan thought that the wood elves are a group of guys who don't do farming. They pay attention to harmonious coexistence with nature. No wonder they always encounter food shortages and lack of wood. There is almost no ore in the forest, and they completely rely on imports from Ryan.
After coughing, Ryan smiled and said, "Your Majesty Dailina, it's not that I don't want to help you, but you have also seen that the output of our workshop is also limited, and the orders are all scheduled for winter. As for the food, I will discuss it with the Duke. Find a way, I have a lot of ore here, which can meet your needs."
"Can't we increase production?" Dailina took a deep breath, and the woodland lord said in a negotiating tone: "I understand your difficulties, but the forest really needs enough fine-crafted armor and weapons made by dwarves. The shadow and beast herds have been severely damaged, all the mine veins in the forest have been exhausted hundreds of years ago, and there is also a shortage of food, compatriots in many areas are starving, and many places have to ration food regularly."
"It takes time to expand production, friends in the forest, let's try our best." Ryan nodded continuously: "We have always cooperated very happily, please tell His Majesty the King of the Forest, please give us more time."
"Please rest assured, Your Excellency Ryan. Our king also asked me to tell you that you are the only trade partner of the Esleys outside the forest. Those greedy and cunning knights have been completely cleaned up by us. If they say Esley I can’t even believe it.” Dai Lina raised her head proudly.
The woodland lord brought hundreds of troops from the forest this time, and they left with dozens of carts of dwarf products, food and ore ordered recently.
A large amount of wood elf wine, magic jewelry, exquisite handicrafts, precious wood elf medicine and pottery were left behind. Some of these things were looted by a large number of nearby duchies and even merchants from the southern countries and empires as soon as they were put on the shelves.
"It's no wonder Casvann, the Duke of Palavon, is jealous of me." Ryan complained to his butler Katzenberg on the way back: "Just the trade with the wood elves can bring me money in a year." Thousands of kronors in taxes, and the wood elves' medicines are even more priceless."
With his hands behind his back, Katzenberg straightened his back, half a step behind Ryan, with sincerity and admiration on his face: "The Wood Elf, isolated from the world, absolutely isolated, my baron, it is your glory and prestige that make you These wood elves came out of the woods to trade with us."
"The most important thing is strength, Katzenberg." Ryan said with a smile: "Did you think that the wood elves didn't want to increase trade before? Obviously, they also learned about my defeat of Nurgle, so the strength is the most important thing." It is the capital to measure whether we can further cooperate and increase the volume of trade. I first gained their trust, which is very important, and then I will show my strength, which is also important.”
"That's true, but I think it's still related to the baron's personal charm. As far as I know, His Excellency Francois also tried to contact the wood elves, but pointed ears arrogantly rejected the trade matter. They He firmly stated that the forest is rich in products and self-sufficient, and there is no need to trade with the duke." Katzenberg still said very seriously: "So I still think that the baron is special, whether it is a dwarf or an elf, they are willing to contact the baron. "
"Arrange the things that the wood elves need as soon as possible. I remember that Wenford has a lot of food. It should not be difficult to trade some from Mr. François. It's time to expand the production of the dwarf's workshop. Also, about The tower inside the castle..." The midsummer sun was very strong, and Katzenberg was sweating profusely soon, but Ryan was wearing a full baronial dress, but he didn't show any sign of being overheated, and he ordered things one by one, Baron The exuberant energy surprised his subordinates.
"Miss Veronica's wizard tower is still laying the foundation, only the first floor has been built..." Katzenberg took out his booklet and said repeatedly.
"I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the tower built in the valley behind the castle." Ryan shook his head. In midsummer, the air was full of heat, and his lungs felt dry after a few breaths.
"The tower? I'm sorry my baron, because you haven't named the tower." Katzenberg realized what Ryan said: "The tower can be completed in three months at most, but... Can I say a word, my Baron?"
"You say." Ryan turned around, and the two found a shaded place. Along the way, almost all the serfs greeted the baron with an extremely enthusiastic attitude.
"We have consumed a lot of manpower, material resources and energy to build this tower, but... my baron, you are not a spellcaster, why did you build such a tower without an owner?" Katzenberg said Questions that have been puzzling for a long time found an opportunity to ask.
"The tower will have an owner, dear Katzenberg." Ryan's expression remained unchanged: "All you have to do is build the tower, and after that, the benefits it will bring to us are absolutely invaluable value."
"I see, so the tower is not for Miss Teresa?" Katzenberg nodded to show that he understood.
"That's right, it's not for Teresa." Ryan reached out and stroked the bark of the big tree: "You just have to know it in your heart."
The benefits that the fairy's tower in the lake can bring to Ryan's territory are absolutely worth the money. Among other things, as far as Ryan knows, the high elves are located in the White Tower of Hoth in Ulthuan, and the benefits that can be brought to the high elves There are many benefits, and they are so strong that they are outrageous.
The crops near the White Tower of Hess can be ripened 6-10 times a year.
Cheating! No reason! This was what the fairy in the lake told Ryan, and Ryan was dumbfounded at the time.
Katzenberg took the order to leave, leaving Ryan to meditate in the shade alone. He was thinking about what to do in the future. After several years of hard work, he was awarded the title of baron. He wanted to be promoted to earl. After the second great achievement, he was almost even close to the earl.
There is still a long way to go in the future. No Primarch has ever faced so many threats in his childhood. Greenskins, chaos, and undead. To please Khorne and Tzeentch consumes the precious power of mortals.
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In the governance of the territory, time passed quickly, and at the beginning of October, the tower was finally completed.
The tower made of pure white boulders has a total of six floors and is about 25 meters high. Under Ryan's decoration in strict accordance with the design of the fairy in the lake regardless of the cost, the most expensive materials and various luxurious decorations are used inside the tower. Furniture decoration, the high tower was built in a small valley behind Lane Castle, and the high tower can only be reached through a corridor extending from the castle wall. Since the high tower was built, this valley has undergone a certain mutation, a large number of woods Covering this area, thick fog rises from the valley, making it difficult for ordinary people to see the whole picture.
Ryan has listed this area as a restricted area, and no one is allowed to enter. In fact, ordinary people cannot enter this place. They will lose their direction in the thick fog, and after turning around, they find that they are back at the original place. Some unwelcome visitors is gone forever.
Since the day the tower was built, the serfs in the Barony of Jean have been pleasantly surprised to find that the crops in the fields are growing gratifyingly, and the output has increased by nearly 50%. Both the river water and the well water have become clearer. The divine power lingers in the Baron of Jean, and the whisper of the goddess resounds in the hearts of the people.
At the beginning, many knights and Holy Grail pilgrims came to the Barony of Jean, seeking the guidance of the fairies in the lake.
The lady was generous, and even though only a small number of people got a reply, they were still ecstatic, and expeditionary knights began to appear in the baron's territory, which made the baron spend a lot of time and energy on receiving them.
In early October, on Lily's Day, which is the birthday of the Fairy of the Lake, a grand celebration was held in the Barony to celebrate the glory and faith that the Fairy of the Lake brought to the Knight Kingdom. The old grain inside was taken out, and the serfs were given a full meal: "Cheer, my citizens, this is given to you by the lady!"
"Thank you, ma'am! Praise ma'am!" The serfs lined up to receive food benefits amidst the roar of the mountains and the tsunami. Among them, there was enough black bread. With household registration, each person could also receive a piece of cookie, a glass of cider or malt wine, and a piece of barbecue.
The life of the serfs was getting better and better, and Ryan kept emphasizing that everything was bestowed by the lady.
The piety and generosity of the baron have won the almost fanatical love of the serfs. The court musicians and bards invited from Winford played the lyre and sang the story of Ryan. The glory of the Holy Grail made the serfs and the knights eager to make achievements They are mesmerized.
In the dark age, Lion's territory became a pure land.
The celebration of the fairy's birthday in the lake lasted from morning to afternoon, and then into the evening. The grand event in the town made the lord very happy. At this time, a big merchant brought better news.
It is Hadrian, the chairman of the Luigi Chamber of Commerce. This big merchant from the southern country has completely shifted his business focus to the territory of Marienburg and Ryan. He also made a lot of money by investing in the construction of dwarven workshops. , More importantly, Hadrian's mine has a direct outlet. The internalization of the transaction not only greatly reduces the cost of the big businessman, but the cooperation with Ryan also makes his products no longer worry about sales.
"Happy holidays, my baron. I have already shipped this year's mithril here by sea. Your Excellency the Duke of Bordello is very kind to us." Hadrian wore a brand new silk dress and smiled at Ryan.
"Okay, it's hard work for you to go there yourself, Mr. Hadrian." Ryan shook hands with his partner: "Is the business going well recently?"
"Not very good, my baron." Who knows that Hadrian looked at the carnival crowd and shook his head with a wry smile: "Whether it is the ax-biting pass or the Palaion, they are imposing tariffs on goods from the empire, the two dukes He must be poor and crazy, knowing how to bully us poor businessmen all day long, and take away our meager profits."
"The high tariffs at these two gates are very normal. Whoever made the Principality of Montfort and the Principality of Palaon are small and barren, and most of their income depends on tariffs." Ryan stood in the air outside the castle , Looking at the noisy town, the baron suddenly said maliciously: "The two dukes should feel uncomfortable being constantly pursued by Mr. Schulz?"
"Hey hey~" Hadrian smiled unscrupulously: "It's not very good, at least as far as I know, since I learned that the Duke of Montfort and the Duke of Palaon have a bad relationship with Lord Ryan, Lord Schultz Sanctions were imposed on them, and now the caravans in Fort Marien conduct more sea trade with the Principality of Connect and the Principality of Bordero instead of going by land."
"The less they travel by land, the lower their income will be. The lower the income, the more tariffs will be imposed. The more tariffs are imposed, the more merchants in Marienburg will not travel by land. This is a vicious circle." Ryan nodded, the Baron I am also thinking about the consequences of this in my heart, and if it continues, the biggest possibility is war.
Fort Marien is covered by the empire. Ryan certainly doesn't want to see human civil war, but sometimes it is necessary to show his muscles.
"Lyan~my champion." The baron was still thinking about the cause and effect, when suddenly the voice of the fairy in the lake came from his heart: "Come to my side, come to my tower~"
"My lady?"
"Yes, my champion, Ryan, today is my birthday, come quickly, come to my tower~" The soft voice of the fairy in the lake continued to whisper in Ryan's heart: "My champion, come quickly."
The protagonist's territory finally has its first landmark building, and the votes are not counted for the sake of the lake girl's high tower!