Chapter 69 (6K+) Why did the inauguration ceremony suddenly change? When
Ian heard this, he immediately pulled Pei Bona aside and said softly: "Pei Bona, are you stupid? Why are you still advertising for Luo Mo? Here you go. Don’t you think there aren’t enough competitors?”
“Yes!” Pei Bona suddenly woke up, with a depressed look on her face. What's going on with me? Why can't I help but praise him?
When Luo Mo heard this, he smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I have already prepared enough combat potions this time to ensure that each of your families has them." "
What about the price? No need to bid anymore this time, right?" En said quickly.
"That's natural." Luo Mo nodded and said with a smile: "This time it's still 8 gold coins a bottle, no matter how young you are."
He planned to follow the path of alchemical diplomacy and did not plan to raise the price. Anyway, since I grew my own medicinal materials, the cost of each bottle of medicine was basically less than one gold coin.
In this case of huge profits, there is no need to always change your selling price to make others unhappy.
After all, one more friend is better than one more enemy.
Austin Hamilton on the side heard the price and saw Ian's happy reaction, and asked with confusion: "What potion? Is it useful?" Romo invited
Austin and said: " The store will open in Martin Market tomorrow. If Sir Hamilton is interested, you are welcome to visit the store."
Austin looked at the three people, somewhat unconvinced. I thought to myself, these people were singing along, couldn't they be asking for help, trying to take advantage of me?
With a 'Pfft' sound, Pei Bona noticed the suspicious look on Austin's face, laughed immediately, and said to Yin En next to her: "People don't believe it, so we don't have to worry about having another competitor.
" The more Ding looked at them, the more he felt that these two were shills. He mainly had doubts about Luo Mo's proficiency in alchemy.
It is somewhat unbelievable that a young man in his early twenties, without the support of a big family, can be promoted to a first-level magic knight.
The key is that he can still become an alchemist and can actually make high-quality combat potions. Isn't this a fantasy!
Lomo explained to Austin: "Sir Hamilton, don't worry, I do business based on integrity. You will know after you come and see it tomorrow." "Okay, I will definitely be there tomorrow!" Austin
· Hamilton's curiosity was piqued, and he wanted to see what kind of combat potion Romo was selling.
Several people were talking when they saw Viscount Alex walking up to the high platform, waving his hands to everyone, and preparing to lecture. They immediately returned to their seats in silence and listened quietly.
At this time, all the nobles on the campus have left, as have the ordinary soldiers and militiamen. What remains are the fifteen knight captains of the reserve camp. These people are the core of the reserve camp.
"Knights and mages. You are all the backbone of the Woro Valley, people with lofty ideals." Viscount Alex said in a sincere tone: "You all know that the Woro Valley today is no longer what it was more than ten years ago. What the Volo Valley looks like. Jackals are like rats in a warehouse, destroying everywhere. The Hoffy Brotherhood simply occupied the northern corner of the valley, and actually formed a rivalry with the city hall." "If we talk about
these two forces alone, they are just External scabies. What is even more worrying is that the military and political affairs in the Woro Valley have long been corrupt and corrupt. The military's combat effectiveness is as weak as it has ever been." Lomo and others were all excited when they heard this
. Startled. I thought that Viscount Alex's speech was really too bold. This indiscriminate attack directly scolded all the colleagues and nobles in the city hall. Are you not going to work in the city hall next time?
Seeing everyone's eyes, Viscount Alex smiled slightly and said: "You don't have to worry about me, I'm not afraid of offending anyone. Because behind me, there are not only the Six Laws Governor's Mansion of the Kingdom, but also emerging forces like you." When everyone heard
this As soon as he said this, he felt relieved. It’s just a talk about emerging forces and so on. The key is that with the support of the Six Laws Governor's Mansion, no wonder Viscount Alex dares to speak like this.
You must know that the Six Laws Governor's Mansion is in charge of the military mobilization of various magic personnel inside and outside the kingdom, and is one of the most powerful functional departments in the kingdom.
Viscount Alex dares to speak like this, it seems to show everyone that there is someone above him, follow me, you can rest assured, the benefits will continue in the future.
Looking at the expressions of everyone, Viscount Alex seemed to understand what he meant, and continued: "If it were normal times, this would be nothing. It is just that the lords build walls and govern themselves, each sweeping the snow in front of his door, regardless of the frost in his house. It's just that "Today is different from the past. The threat of the evil orcs is getting closer and closer." "
A few months ago, those evil orcs used an army of only 10,000 people to break through the Grizzly Bear Fortress, which was stationed with 60,000 troops and had solid fortifications. Grizzly Bear Fortress Lord Nikhil, the city lord, and Lord Bulwer died during the kingdom's inspection. Although General Olitov escaped in a hurry, he could not escape the kingdom's trial against him. In addition, most of the nobles and lords near the fortress were destroyed. The corpses of serfs littered the fields. Countless regular magicians and apprentice magicians in the army died. The 130,000 people in the city were massacred, leaving only about 20,000 people. The 60,000-strong army fell apart, and most of them died in battle. , some surrendered to the enemy, and some joined the Brotherhood and became bandits and bandits."
At this point, Viscount Alex paused and asked: "The strong Grizzly Bear Fortress is still in such a tragic situation. What do you think, this place in the Yivolo Valley? In such a state of military and political failure, when the evil orcs approach, how long can we resist? And how many lords do you think can survive when the city is destroyed and the Volo Valley is completely destroyed?" Everyone listened
. Seeing this, there was a worried look on his face.
They all know that Viscount Alex is by no means an alarmist. Although the kingdom has urgently mobilized more than 200,000 troops to the north, those reinforcements are now talking about the orcs, and most of the troops are staying in the northern part of the kingdom, which is known as the safest place. The level - Longji Pass.
Although there are still tens of thousands of troops in the north, they are distributed within the long border of the north. There are only two legions spanning the Grizzly Fortress and the Volo River Valley.
The front line of the war, Grizzly Bear Fortress, is located more than 200 miles northeast of the Woluo River Valley; while Longji Pass is located more than 150 miles due south of the Woro River Valley.
In other words, the Woro Valley is right in the middle of the two.
Once the evil orcs from Grizzly Bear Fortress attack the Volo River Valley, will the reinforcements from Dragon Backbone Pass come out to rescue them? I'm afraid it would be difficult for them to have the spirit to go out and confront the evil orcs, otherwise they wouldn't be able to stay comfortably in Longji Pass now.
The tens of thousands of defenders on the border were even more hopeless. Their strength is similar to that of the defenders of Grizzly Bear Fortress. They can't even defeat the evil orcs in a city defense battle, and they have no chance of winning in a field battle.
Therefore, once the evil orcs attack, although there are various friendly forces around the Volo Valley, they will still be left alone and helpless.
Just listen to Viscount Alex continue to say: "Fortunately, my king has not given up on us, and the kingdom has not given up on us. After the evil orcs captured the Grizzly Bear Fortress, the Kingdom Council decided to greatly increase our military expenditure in the Volo Valley after deliberation. Specifically for our reserve battalion, the military expenditure will increase to 4,500 gold coins per month. Of course, this is the result of deductions from the people above, but when it comes to my hands, not a single one will be withheld and all will be given to you. I only I hope that after you get the money, you can use it to improve your combat effectiveness."
When everyone heard this, they were very excited and quickly bowed and saluted: "Thank you, battalion officer!"
Viscount Alex waved his hand and said, "I don't need your thanks. What I need is for you to exterminate the jackals. I have already discussed the specific extermination mission with you." "Yes, sir!" Everyone bowed again
. .
They vaguely felt that Viscount Alex was serious this time.
Last time, Count Martin launched a mission to exterminate the Jackals. But before it started, he was transferred out of the Volo Valley.
Unexpectedly, Viscount Alex actually picked up something that his teacher had wanted to do but failed to do this time. He was really courageous.
Viscount Alex looked at the expressions of the fifteen people in the audience calmly, wondering what their attitude would be after seeing his determination to exterminate the jackals.
After a while, he continued: "You can find Baron Rudolf Baker for the inscribed scrolls and enchanted weapons you used during the expedition." As he said this, Viscount Alex pointed to the only holy magician in the team
. knight.
Baron Baker bowed slightly to Viscount Alex, then stood up and greeted everyone: "Anyone who needs magic products can come to me. We are all in the preparation camp, and I can give you a 20% discount." Everyone nodded one after another
. He nodded. This Baron Baker is a local businessman in the Volo Valley. He has been dealing in magic products for generations and believes in the Holy Light. Everyone has great trust in his character and products.
Viscount Alex pointed at Romo and said: "Those who need combat potions and combat potions can go to Lord Sardin. He is an excellent alchemist." When everyone heard this, they all turned their heads and looked
at Lomo Saldin.
Romo didn't expect that Viscount Alex would advertise for him personally, and was stunned.
Immediately, he also imitated Baron Baker and bowed slightly to everyone and said: "I don't want to be a good person. My combat medicine is only sold to the reserve camp. If you need it, you can contact me." Someone in the crowd suddenly said: "Young
Sa Lord Erding, is the potion you sell really a combat potion? What effect does it have?"
Luo Mo seemed a little unconvinced when he heard what this man meant, and explained: "I mainly sell two potions, one bottle It is energy-gathering courage, which can increase strength. One bottle is energy-gathering agility, which can increase agility and endurance. The price is 8 gold coins." "So, what is the effect?" the man emphasized again
.
Luo Mo was speechless for a moment. In the skill panel, these two bottles had specific values, but this value was only reflected in his panel and had no meaning to others.
After thinking for a while, he said: "You can make a person who has just entered the second-level knight directly reach the third-level knight in terms of strength." As
soon as he said this, many people immediately laughed softly.
Due to Viscount Alex's face, the sneer was light and ended quickly.
Someone laughed and muttered: "Do you think it is the strength-increasing potion of Great Alchemist Olipold? You don't even have to make a draft to brag." When everyone
heard this, those who were originally suppressing laughter also burst into laughter.
Alchemist Olipold is a well-known alchemist in the Kingdom of Clay. He graduated from Fanila Alchemy Academy, known as the cradle of alchemists in Westland. I don’t know how many alchemical potions I have made in my life.
The Potion of Strength Growth is his early work and his classic masterpiece. Over the years, it has been selling well in Westland, and the potion sold can probably go around the border of Clay Kingdom three times.
On the war-torn black market in the north, the strength-increasing potion was sold for a sky-high price of 15 gold coins. Just like that, a bottle is hard to find.
This person compared the strength-increasing potion with Luo Mo's Gathering Brave, obviously making fun of Luo Mo.
This time the laughter lasted for a long time, and suddenly a woman's voice sounded on the field: "I think the effect of Energy-Gathering Courage is really no different from the strength-increasing potion." When everyone heard this, they immediately asked the
voice Looking at the source, I saw that the person speaking was an aristocratic woman with fair skin and extremely beautiful appearance. It was Pei Bona Weaving.
She originally didn't plan to advertise for Lomo, but seeing so many people laughing at Lomo made her feel a little uncomfortable.
After all, she had used Romo's combat potion, and speaking from personal experience, it was really easy to use.
"Pei Bona, don't talk nonsense. War is not a child's play, and combat medicine is a key factor in the outcome of the battle. If someone blindly believes in you, if you use it at a critical moment, your life may be lost. You must be responsible for this. Yes."
Someone reminded in a low voice with a very serious tone.
When Pei Bona heard this, she suddenly became angry, puffed her lips, and said, "Of course I will take responsibility for what I said and did." After saying that, she turned around
and was about to go on stage. Ian But he pulled her sleeve and said angrily: "My Miss Pei Bona, have you drunk too much wine? You really spared no effort to advertise for Romo. If they all come to buy it, how many bottles will we have left? ?"
Pei Bona also felt that her behavior was a bit inappropriate at this time, but she was already working hard. She threw off Ian's sleeves and said with a smile on her face: "You don't understand, Viscount Alex is advertising for him. . As subordinates, don't we have to cooperate?"
Ian glanced at him immediately and muttered softly: "Flattery!"
Then he thought secretly: Is Pei Bona just trying to flatter Viscount Alex, or is she really? Are you attracted to this guy Luo Mo? This Pei Bona is probably three years older than Luo Mo. If he really likes Luo Mo, wouldn't Luo Mo be so happy that he takes off?
Pei Bona walked up to the high platform, bowed deeply to Viscount Alex, and then took out a bottle of orange potion from her arms.
"This potion is the energy-gathering courage made by Lord Sardin. Which of you has a strength-increasing potion on your body? You can take it out and compare it. Can't it confirm my words?" Pei Bona said loudly.
Everyone in the audience looked at this bottle of potion eagerly. Although it looked crystal clear and without any impurities, it was considered a rare product.
But they always felt that Pei Bona's words were a bit exaggerated.
As a generation of alchemy masters, Olipold's strength-increasing potions were only early works, but comparing a young boy like Romo Saldin who was born in the river valley with a legendary master who had received systematic education, They don't believe anything.
Seeing everyone's disbelief, Pei Bona said again: "Who dares to come up and test it, no one dares?"
After a while, Austin Hamilton, the earth elemental magic knight, suddenly walked out of the crowd and jumped onto the high platform.
His huge body landed on the high platform, causing the wooden floor to shake violently.
"I'm sorry, Lord Viscount Alex!"
Seeing Viscount Alex staggering, Austin apologized quickly.
"It doesn't matter." Viscount Alex smiled. He knew that the quality of Luo Mo's medicine was very good, and he had originally planned to promote Luo Mo's products, so he was also happy to see Pei Bona's experiments.
A bottle of potion can make a second-level knight reach the strength of a third-level knight.
Of course, it is absolutely impossible for everyone to have a bottle of combat potion, and even the second-level ones are unlikely to have the opportunity to enjoy it. It is generally used by third-level knights or lords.
However, considering that its price is not too high, if the quantity really increases, this will be a considerable improvement for the entire reserve camp.
On the battlefield, a large military group often obtains various buffs before fighting.
Most of the buff effects are provided by buff mages. For example, the wind elemental mage named James Carr whom Viscount Alex just brought over this time.
Because these buff mages can provide a range of buff effects, they are more important than battle mages and magic knights in large-scale battles.
Often when a buff mage casts spells at the rear of the army, he needs at least two combat mages of the same level to escort him.
It is precisely because of the existence of buff mages that the number of soldiers has meaning, and those low-level knights can play a strategic role.
But even so, the group benefit effect that a buff mage can provide is relatively limited. Unless it is a buff mage of level three or above.
If Romo's potion can really be promoted, its effect will be no less than that of a nearly two-level buff mage.
Of course, this method of taking drugs is more expensive than using a buff mage.
But Viscount Alex didn't care. What he cared about was that when the evil orcs invaded the Volo River Valley, his reserve camp could turn decay into magic in a short time and repel the evil orcs in one go, so that they would never dare to do so again. Encroaching on the river valley.
This is the wish of Viscount Alex and even Earl Martin. Although it is somewhat impractical, they are willing to make all necessary attempts to achieve this.
On the high platform at this time, Austin took out a bottle of lavender potion from his arms and said: "I spent fifteen gold coins to buy a strength-increasing potion from a black market merchant. I will start testing now. If If the energy gathering courage in your hand cannot achieve this effect, you have to pay me thirty gold coins."
He doubled the amount, making it clear that he wanted to make money from Pei Bona.
But seeing Pei Bona's face full of confidence, she smiled and said: "Okay, but what if the two effects are similar? You have to pay me thirty gold coins."
Austin thought for a moment and said decisively: "Okay!"
Maybe Saldin The energy-gathering courage was really effective, but he never believed it could compare to the strength-increasing potion.
It seems that this deal is very stable, with no loss at all!
"I'll try the energy-gathering courage first!" Austin pointed to the potion in Pei Bona's hand.
Pei Bona handed it over with a smile.
Austin frowned slightly, holding it in his hand and observing it.
"It's not poisonous! Drink it quickly!" Pei Bona urged.
Austin smiled, then pulled out the cork and drank it all.
Then, he stood there and began to move his body slowly.
Seeing the aura exuded by his huge body, everyone stepped back to make way for a large open space.
Austin clenched his hands into fists, and the originally relaxed expression on his face slowly became serious. He looked in the direction of Luo Mo, with a hint of surprise and surprise in his eyes.
"Sir Hamilton, please try." Lomo smiled from a distance.
Austin looked back, shouted loudly, jumped down from the high platform, and hammered the ground with both hands.
There was a loud bang, dust flew up for a while, and even the earth seemed to shake.
Everyone did not expect that the power produced by Austin was so great, and they kept retreating, almost to the edge of the school field.
Luo Mo retreated with the crowd, feeling quite shocked.
Then Austin Hamilton was indeed a first-level magic knight. With the blessing of earth element magic and energy-gathering courage, he actually exploded with such powerful power.
He thought for a moment, and if he encountered this attack, the only way he could deal with it was to use Void Walking to temporarily avoid the attack.
As the flying dust gradually dispersed, Austin's figure was slowly revealed.
He saw a large crater with a diameter of more than two meters in front of him, and Austin looked at his fists with an expression of disbelief on his face.
He never expected that this small bottle of potion would provide him with such a powerful bonus.
You must know that the land on this school ground is compacted. Under such dense soil, such a deep hole can still be dug.
In addition to the role of his own earth element magic, the energy-gathering courage indeed contributed a considerable amount of power.
"How is it? Is the effect okay?" Pei Bona said happily on the high platform.
To be honest, this deep pit really shocked her. She has secretly decided that after winning these 30 gold coins, she will not provoke this Austin Hamilton in the future.
Austin looked at Pei Bona with a bright smile on his face and said with some embarrassment: "This bottle of medicine is indeed very powerful, I agree. Otherwise, why don't you just stop drinking the strength-enhancing potion? You win." Seeing that, Pei Bona said
. Just give it up, and just about to nod, someone in the crowd was unhappy: "How can that be done? The experiment must have a beginning and an end."
With that said, the man walked out of the crowd, and it was James Carr, the first-level mage.
He held a staff in his hand, pointed it at Austin, and whispered the spell.
The next moment, a breeze blew on Austin's body, immediately giving him a feeling of loss and emptiness.
"I have dispelled the effect of Focused Brave on you. You can continue to take the strength-increasing potion."
After James Carr said this, he immediately retreated into the crowd.
Austin had a look of helplessness on his face, but after all, he had said the words himself, and it would indeed be degrading not to continue.
He took out the strength-increasing potion from his arms and felt a pain in his heart, but he still drank it in one gulp.
After a while, Austin clenched his fists with both hands, jumped up high, and hit the ground again.
This time everyone learned the lesson and immediately turned around and covered their faces with their sleeves.
When the smoke dissipated, another deep pit appeared on the ground.
Comparing the two pits, there is indeed not much difference in power. To be honest, the first time was a bigger trap.
Seeing the result like this, everyone couldn't believe their eyes for a while. The whole place was silent for a while, and then everyone became excited.
The energy-gathering courage is no weaker than the strength-increasing potion!
In the small Woluo Valley, such a great talent unexpectedly appeared.
This is even more valuable than this level one magic knight!
Viscount Alex looked at the two deep pits under the stage, twitching his beard and smiling for a moment, with a look of satisfaction on his face.
He also didn't expect that Luo Mo's talent was so strong.
Everyone's eyes quickly turned from Austin and the pit to Lomo Saldin.
"Lord Saldin, I'll buy 8 bottles and I can sign the bill with you now, and the gold coins will be paid in advance!" A man approached Lomo and said loudly.
"Of course!" Luo Mo nodded with a smile.
How come the inauguration ceremony suddenly changed and turned into his own alchemy product exhibition? This made Luo Mo a little unexpected.
"Lord Saldin, I'll buy 50 bottles!" James Carr raised his staff and said loudly.
As a buff mage, he has a strong sense of the bright future of this inexpensive and high-quality alchemical product. There may be a strong earthquake in the combat agent market.
"No buying or selling!" Everyone immediately objected.
"I have many knights under my command. When we eliminate the gnolls, we have a heavy task. We must have one bottle per person!" James explained immediately.
Everyone expressed disbelief, and someone in the crowd sneered: "Combat potion is expensive, how would you give up one bottle? You will only use it for your third-level knights, and I am afraid that even the second-level knights are not qualified." "That's right. You are an outsider
. The buff mages really think that we people in the Volo Valley are fools." Someone immediately agreed.
"Okay. Then I want 10 bottles. That's okay!" Seeing the public outrage, James Carr had to change his words.
(End of chapter)