Chapter 55 Intelligence and Return to Blue Star [Seeking for further reading]
Taking Ophelia as a slave girl is undoubtedly a wise choice.
"Do you have any ideas to add to the next stage of products?"
Chen Xuan crossed his arms on his chest and proactively asked for her opinion.
It was obvious that the half-elf eldest lady had something in mind. She lowered her head and thought for a moment before speaking seriously.
"The sales of bicycles need a period of promotion."
"I have tried riding them many times. There is no doubt about its practicality and there is still potential in the future..."
After hearing this, Chen Xuan couldn't help but raise his hand and asked a new question.
"You said that the West End Blacksmiths Association bought the first bicycle."
"Is it possible that the other party will launch a copycat?"
Ophelia shook her head decisively.
"It's difficult!"
"It's not that the Blacksmith Guild can't make similar vehicles."
"Those ingenious forge dwarves can make the ingots into anything." "
But the problem is the cost!"
"What you brought The bicycle frame is very strong, the steel wire in the wheel hub is very tough, the outer soft leather is also extremely wear-resistant, and even the inflatable sealing technique is very clever." "The Blacksmith Association wants to imitate, but if it uses black iron, the cost will be absolutely
high At 450 crowns, if wood is used, the durability will be greatly reduced." "
As for the soft leather outside the wheel hub, it can only be replaced by animal skin or monster skin, and the cost is also not low." "In other words,
even if it is really imitated There is no competitiveness at all."
Ophelia is very organized and has a keen intuition about products.
Chen Xuan nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
"So what about the information I asked you to inquire about?"
After discussing business, it was time to talk about the secret door passage.
The smile on Ophelia's face faded, revealing a solemn look.
"Master, I checked many classics and guild records related to monsters, and finally found records about the secret door passage!" "The
so-called secret door passage is a connecting ritual!"
"It can make people in a certain area Several monster caves in the cave generate continuous resonance."
"Each resonance point is a secret door passage!" "
During the duration of the passage, the restriction on the outflow of monsters in the cave will be lifted." "
This method can make the monsters The cave summons a large number of monsters in a short period of time."
"In addition, multiple secret door passages can jointly open high-level passages to summon those terrifying monsters to come." With
this explanation, Chen Xuan immediately understood the motives of the monsters!
The so-called secret door passage is nothing more than a ritual that can "explode" a large number of troops in a short period of time.
You must know that there is a limit to the number of monsters that emerge from the cave every Naraya day, which can be understood as "refreshing".
But even if monsters emerge, they will soon be hunted by adventurers.
After all, monsters are full of treasures, and killing monsters is equivalent to making money.
This is a state of equilibrium that has developed over much of Naroa over hundreds of years.
Under such circumstances, it would be a fool's errand for the monsters to gather enough numbers to counterattack the town.
It's just that the balance will always be broken, like when powerful adventurers and mercenary groups can destroy the cave.
The monsters also have the means to initiate a counterattack.
The secret door passage is one of them.
It involves the unique ritual system of monsters, which also requires tedious preparations.
Seeing the thoughtful look on her master's face, Ophelia added softly.
"Information from the Adventurer's Guild shows that in the past two Naroa months, the number of farms/farms/pastures/forest farms destroyed within the jurisdiction of Magatan City has reached 107, and the number of registered adventurers who have died is 2797. Unknown, the total number of deaths of urban residents is about 6,000, and there are also a large number of livestock..." "A
team of senior adventurers discovered that the monsters outside are more violent than before, and their agglomeration is more obvious." "
Based on the clues you provided, the surrounding areas It is indeed possible that those monster caves in the city are preparing for unknown rituals!" "
By the way, this is a map of all the discovered cave locations within a two hundred mile radius of Magtan City..."
It has to be said that Ophelia is doing business. His administrative and administrative abilities are far better than those of Kitty Girl.
With her level, if she was brought to Blue Star, she would be able to work as a secretary as long as she received education.
Reaching out to take the parchment map, Chen Xuan frowned and nodded.
"I understand, I will handle this matter."
"Then do you want to inform the guild?"
"After all, it is related to the safety of Magtan City. As long as the information is true, you will be rewarded with thousands of crowns."
Aoife Leah asked cautiously.
Chen Xuan has his own ideas about this.
"Not yet..."
"At least not for these Narayas."
As he said that, he took out a few mithril coins, about one thousand crowns, and handed them into Ophelia's hands.
"Use this money to issue several commissions and designate ritual investigations into some caves."
"Don't mention the Ea Forest. I'll go there myself!" "
With so many demon caves around, there are always a few under construction. It's a secret door passage!"
"I may have to leave for a few days. I will use the walkie-talkie to notify you next time we meet."
Chen Xuan's order was implemented in her soul contract.
Ophelia couldn't resist.
She grew up in Magtan City and has a strong sense of belonging here.
So I instinctively want to protect this town.
However, Chen Xuan obviously had her own considerations, and she could only choose to obey.
"I understand, Master..."
...
After the two sides parted, Chen Xuan rode non-stop to the largest magic business in the West District.
After some bargaining, he spent a hefty price of 2,580 crowns to buy a magic scroll that he had been eyeing before - a
third-level holy light magic scroll [Caress of the Holy Spirit]!
Its effect is simple, it is to heal and restore limb trauma.
It can achieve the amazing effect of regenerating severed limbs without leaving any obvious scars!
Unfortunately, this magic is not very effective against organ diseases and injuries.
Because in Naroa, the organs involve more delicate areas and require higher-level healing magic.
In addition, he also spent 2,700 crowns to buy a magic necklace called [Blue Guardian].
This necklace needs to be charged, and you can input magic elements or use magic seeds.
It can release the magic of the same name [Azure Guardian], which has a good defensive effect against long-range attacks. Because it cannot weaken the impact, its defense in melee combat is limited.
In addition, Chen Xuan also bought a dozen first- and second-level spell scrolls of various types.
This trip actually cost six to seven thousand crowns.
After everything was ready, he and Kitten Girl returned to Stinky Rat Alley.
When the two entered the shed, Rebecca's mother was vomiting while holding the bucket.
Her condition has seriously deteriorated and she may not die soon.
Little Nick was sensibly raising his bloated belly to heat hot water.
Chen Xuan glanced silently, then turned to look at Rebecca with a sad face.
"I will be away for two or three Narayas this time."
"Wait until I come back."
"Yes, Master..."
Kitten Girl bowed her head in agreement.
After he finished speaking, he didn't stop and directly activated [Crossover].
With the singularity flashing, several dark coins fell to the ground.
"Ding-ding-dang-dang..."
The crisp sound echoed in the shack that was filled with the smell of sour rot.
Rebecca tremblingly picked up eight dark gold coins.
When he raised his head again, his red eyes were filled with tears.
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(End of chapter)