Chapter 159 Attending a Banquet [Please subscribe]
Since Chen Xuan was not short of money, his enthusiasm for making money has cooled down a lot.
Mainly because the layout of Magtan City is too small, which limits his financial advantage.
With a few hundred thousand kronor on hand, he could eat and drink without worries, and there was no point in having more. After all, the good goods he really wanted were basically unavailable in the city.
In fact, the best and most practical material for the Naloa natives is magic tears.
But in the eyes of Chen Xuan, who is sitting on a treasure trove, magic tears are no longer able to stimulate his desire for supplies.
There are also reasons for the cognitive differences between the two circles.
So this put him in a very strange state.
It's similar to having no desires and no demands, and not having much concept or respect for money.
Of course, this does not mean that he will completely give up the White Rose Caravan business.
After all, Magatan City is just a corner of the Naroa continent.
Chen Xuan will not stay here forever, sooner or later he will go to the giant city, the imperial city or even the kingdom's front!
Therefore, the accumulation of capital is still very important.
The developed White Rose Caravan can continuously earn him crowns.
Realize value circulation and material exchange between the two worlds.
After standing outside the caravan station and observing for a while as usual, Chen Xuan flicked his wrist and took out an identity tag carved from mithril from the storage compartment.
On the front is a cluster of beautifully carved white roses, and on the back are the characters "First Class Steward of the Caravan" engraved in Common Language.
This is the identity tag representing the White Rose Caravan. The cost is not low, and the soul imprint information representing the identity is engraved in it. Chen Xuan had Ophelia prepare it specially before.
In this case, as long as he holds an identity card, he can enter the caravan station without any hindrance and enter the caravan station anytime and anywhere.
Currently, both permanent employees and backbone members of the caravan are issued similar identity cards.
It's just that different materials are used.
It is divided into four types: black iron, orichalcum, mithril, and dark gold.
Black Iron's identity tags are worn by hired workers who are responsible for inventory handling and mules and horses in the station.
Currently, the main sales items of the caravan are relatively light, and there is not much demand for labor. Therefore, the laborers in the station mainly do chores. There is relatively little serious transportation work, and there is no need to hire "coolie mules". People help, this is the difference between Bai Qiangwei and other caravans.
The craftsmen in contract guards, temporary workshops and blacksmith shops have orichalcum identity badges.
As for Mithril's identity tags, only three were issued in the entire caravan.
In addition to Chen Xuan, the holders of the other two mithril identity cards are caravan stewards won over by Ophelia.
The contract system is still very advanced in some aspects.
It can quickly establish basic trust and build a new management system.
This is also the key to the rapid formation of the White Rose Caravan.
The most precious dark gold identity card is held by Ophelia, which represents her authority as the caravan controller.
Anyway, these measures are ultimately for outsiders to see.
In private, the half-elf eldest lady could always remain humble in front of Chen Xuan.
Holding the mithril identity tag, Chen Xuan walked into the station generously.
The hired guard who was responsible for guarding the gate of the station just took a brief look and let him go.
In the memory of the Naloa Aboriginal people, the soul imprint cannot be forged.
It is like a unique signature, and even the conclusion of the contract requires leaving a soul imprint.
The identity tags of the White Rose Caravan all have two kinds of brands.
Those of Ophelia and the holder respectively.
This is equivalent to adding an additional piece of "anti-counterfeiting" information.
That’s why the ID tag verification process is so simple.
Entering the caravan station, he went straight to the camp in the middle.
But as soon as he got close to Chen Xuan, he was blocked by the magic circle.
But after a few seconds, the isolation magic shield was automatically lifted.
Ophelia pushed open the heavy curtain, raised her eyebrows, and with a charming smile, she quickly welcomed her master into the tent.
She was not wearing body armor or armor, but a loose robe.
There was a carpet placed inside the tent, surrounded by free magic power that had just dissipated.
The master and servant came to the camp.
With the reopening of the magic circle, this place has become a relatively private space.
Ophelia quickly turned around and bowed to Chen Xuan.
The collar of the plain robe drooped under the gravity of the terrain, and a large area of beautiful white scenery was immediately exposed.
"Master."
Chen Xuan nodded, his eyes scanning the deep ravine without stopping too much.
"When are you going to the banquet?"
he asked straight to the point.
This matter is the main theme of tonight, and Chen Xuan came here specially for this purpose.
Whether it was about Ophelia's stepmother Ursula or Baron Bezos, he had to go there.
And reason told Chen Xuan that this banquet was definitely not simple.
Ophelia's identity today is very sensitive.
Not only is she the daughter of Ansetus, she also controls the mysterious supply channel of magic tears.
In addition, there is the relationship with the red-haired Ursula.
Even if Chen Xuan thought with his buttocks, he knew that the banquet was just a pretense.
But the other party would definitely not dare to attack Ophelia directly.
Because they all know that there is a mysterious powerful person or force standing behind her.
Under such a premise, testing first has become an inevitable operation.
Everyone wants to know what the power and trump cards behind Ophelia are.
The current situation is that the other party doesn't know their depth yet.
And Chen Xuan didn't figure out the specific trick. Both parties needed to make contact.
Upon hearing his words, the half-elf lady slowly took out a hairband and tied up her light golden hair that was scattered behind her head. Then she walked towards the curtain that covered her head and answered in a calm tone.
"It should be more than half a water hour."
"Special waiters will come to the door for noble banquets, and the time will fluctuate."
Ophelia stood behind the curtain and changed her clothes.
When she walked out of the curtain, she had already put on a decent and gorgeous dress.
There is a flower-like lining under the waist, which makes the skirt open like an umbrella.
The fair and smooth shoulders are exposed, and the collar is just under the collarbone, looking dignified but not frivolous.
This pleated skirt can highlight the curves of the waist very well.
As for Chen Xuan, he was more casual.
He will attend the party as Ophelia's personal bodyguard.
And there is no need to disguise, because the Baron Castle will definitely prepare magic detection means.
After disguising for a long time, his true face can be regarded as a brand new disguise.
Before the waiter invited to the banquet arrived, Chen Xuan took out a "Big Baby" M2 heavy machine gun from his storage compartment.
...
In the Baron's castle, the banquet hall is being decorated.
Many foreign waiters came and went carrying wine glasses and napkins.
All the tableware is arranged meticulously, and they are all expensive aluminum tableware.
In the kitchen, the dwarf chef is preparing cooking materials, and the halfling deputy is decorating the dishes in advance.
"Lucar, bring the red blood fruit!
"Otherwise I'm going to kick your ass hard with my new boots!
"Chef Phils, why hasn't the specific time for the banquet been finalized yet? "
"The wasteland barbarian beef needs to be marinated for at least half an hour! " "
The kitchen of the castle was filled with the crisp sounds of clinking cups and plates, the chopping sounds of knives cutting ingredients, and the loud shouts and complaints of the chefs. The formal cooking had not yet begun, but the complicated preparations for the banquet were enough to make people
feel He was exhausted.
While the dwarf chef was busy, the snake-man butler slithered over.
He spat out a letter, his yellow-brown vertical eyes flashed and came to the chef's side, and took out a small glass bottle container from his arms. Then he whispered a few words in his ear.
"What...what's going on? "
The dwarf chef looked surprised when he heard what he said. However
, he saw the snake man shook his head and warned in a cold and calm tone.
"This is the order of the Baron.
"You just need to be responsible and follow the instructions! "
"Don't forget who brought you out of the dirty black streets. "
"Now I live in a castle and eat delicious food! " "
The snake-man butler stretched out his hand covered with thin scales and patted the chef's shoulder heavily.
Then he left the place directly.
The dwarf chef clutched the glass bottle, and the muscles on his face were tense.
… ...
In the parlor of the castle, red-haired Ursula was sitting on a bench holding the hand of a fat lady.
Baron Bezos stood opposite them with a smile.
"Mrs. Zuzana, your skin That's great. "
Yusula said flatteringly.
"I don't like to practice, so I age faster than you. "
It's just poor Yusula, your husband..."
At this point, Zuzana showed a sympathetic look and gently held Yusula's shoulders.
Yusula himself looked sad and lowered his head. Sighing.
"Fortunately, you and Lord Bezos are willing to take me in. “
I’m scared to see Axl Manor now empty. "
Hearing what she said, Mrs. Zuzana quickly comforted her.
"The castle is your home.
"You can stay as long as you want. "
After saying that, she raised her head and looked at Baron Bezos.
"My dear, when will the party start? " "
"The dark sun is about to set in the west, and the moonlit night is coming. "
When the fat Mrs. Zuzana spoke, the fat on her face was trembling.
But her tone was very gentle, not as mean and cunning as she imagined.
After she spoke, Baron Bezos smiled slightly, elegantly. He made a gentlemanly salute.
"Dear madam, please sit with poor Ursula for a while first.
"I'll go and ask the waiter to invite our guests. " "
At this time, Mrs. Zuzana's face turned cold, and her tone became serious.
"Go quickly.
"I would like to see what the little bitch Yusula calls her really capable of! " "
She was able to create a brand new caravan in just a few Naroa days. She must have benefited from the Colchicum merchant group. Maybe the disappearance of Antuses has something to do with her!" "
Unlike Ursula and Baron Bezos, Mrs. Zuzana does not know much about Ophelia. She
has not conducted an in-depth investigation.
Coupled with Ursula's deliberate smearing these days, she has no idea about Ophelia." Leah was hostile.
Faced with the harsh words uttered by Mrs. Zuzana, the corners of Yusula's eyes twitched slightly, and Baron Bezos lowered his head unnaturally, and then he walked out of the living room. The snake-man housekeeper was already there
. Waiting at the door for a long time.
Seeing the Baron coming out, the snake man quickly leaned forward and whispered.
"My lord, it's all done. "
"The juice extracted from the Dream Vine can put her into a strong hallucination state. "
Baron Bezos nodded.
"Let's go, be prepared for the worst tonight. "
After that, he walked towards the end of the corridor first.
...
In the tent where the White Rose Caravan was stationed.
Ophelia was holding an M2 heavy machine gun and was learning to load and load the weapon under the guidance of Chen Xuan. Operation.
After getting a new weapon, of course you must immediately change the equipment.
"Master, you said it only takes a few shots to break the peak bronze-level body protective magic?"
"Of course, the bullets it uses are thicker than your fingers. " "
Chen Xuan said, pointing to the 12.7×99 mm caliber bullet on the bullet chain.
This bullet is also called the .50.50 caliber Browning machine gun bullet.
After being fired from the M2 heavy machine gun, the muzzle kinetic energy is nine times that of the AK47!
When we were dealing with the dead soldiers sent by Bai Zhiyong in Myawadi, we almost shot one child at a time.
Even the peak bronze-level ammunition could not effectively resist such powerful ammunition.
One shot was better than a dozen rounds of small and medium-caliber ammunition. Shooting.
You can even use it to deal with ordinary silver-level experts.
There is nothing that can't be solved with one shot. If so, then use another shot!
Ophelia stroked the gun body and looked at Chen Xuan. She admired him even more.
Then she raised the M134 rapid-fire machine gun at her feet.
This thing uses 7.62mm caliber ammunition. The power of a single shot is not as good as that of M2, but the rate of fire is nearly ten times faster. When the switch is pressed to the bottom, it can pour out hundreds of rounds of bullets per second.
Suitable for dealing with groups of enemies that are weak individually.
For example, low-level monsters appeared in large numbers.
Chen Xuan gave her a lot of matching ammunition boxes so that she could use them at any time during the war.
With the blessing of two new individual firearms, M2 and M134, the combat power of the girls will be greatly improved. The combination of modern firearms and extraordinary power can produce an effect of 1+1>2.
Unfortunately, the space inside the camp was too small to conduct test firing operations.
To shoot large firearms, you have to go to the wilderness.
While the master and servant were communicating, the waiter in charge of banquet invitations came to the station.
Ophelia and Chen Xuan, who were already well prepared, walked out of the camp directly.
Chen Xuan put on a hood and a black iron mask covering his face.
He is a personal guard and will enter the castle together.
A beautifully carved carriage waited outside the station.
Ophelia, who was wearing a pleated skirt, held the waiter's hand and was guided into the car.
Chen Xuan followed her step by step and got into the car together at her request.
The waiter sat opposite them, and there was a coachman responsible for driving.
The master and servant communicated vaguely with their eyes, said nothing, and waited quietly for the car ride to end.
(End of chapter)