Chapter 133: Celebration
With the speed of the magic carriage, Turn, according to the address on the note, found these people one by one. When it was getting dark, the two men finally returned to the car after visiting the last person. Henry sat down in his chair and breathed a sigh of relief, this time with two mages, a bard, two martial arts instructors, a veteran ranger, and finally a dexterous thief. After the celebration, these people will take the letter he wrote with them by boat to Waterdeep, where they will go directly to the Angome Islands through the Guò Brown Bear Chamber of Commerce.
Turn's smile looked at a contented Henry, and he felt that the earl was really racking his brains for his own territory. "I'll send you back to the Golden Oak Hotel now, tomorrow is the harvest festival, it's best to get enough sleep tonight, the party will last a day and a night, and there will be no quiet environment for you to sleep tomorrow night."
Henry shook the list in his hand excitedly. "I think I can start the carnival right now, because it takes a lot of effort to find a qualified teacher. Let's go now, I'm hungry and need a place to eat. ”
Turn, laughing and patting him on the shoulder. "Yes, it's better to keep it that way, the celebration is just about having fun and being fun. You've been a little reserved these days, but you're much better now. With that, he started the carriage and drove quickly to the hotel.
As soon as he returned to the inn, Henry saw a somewhat drunken orc warrior. He was sitting at the counter with his head crossed, and the innkeeper was banging the table and laughing. Henry walked up and patted Vaughn on the shoulder curiously and asked, "What's the matter, smiling so happily?" ”
The boss tried to keep his laughter quiet, pointed at Vaughan and replied, "This guy was in the tavern just now and wanted to talk to Zuvosa. Bo Ling, this female half-orc ranger is notoriously hot-tempered in the neighborhood. She rushed up and punched the guy. Then it took two seconds to knock him to the ground. ”
"I didn't have to pick up a conversation. It's just that occasionally I meet the same kind and want to say hello. By the way, treat her to a drink. Who knew that this woman would hit someone directly with her fist, and I was lying on the ground before I could react. As he said this, Vaughn looked up, and Henry noticed that one of his eyes was a little black, and it looked like he had been beaten lightly.
The boss, who had already stopped laughing, broke out again, and even Tern, who was standing on the side, was infected. After sending the orc warrior upstairs, Henry turned around and asked, "This Zuvosa. Who is Bo Ling? I know Vaughn's strength very well, and even if an average fighter attacks suddenly, it is impossible to put him in quickly. ”
The boss shook his head and replied, "I don't know either." I only know that she will come to the city several times a month to buy some basic daily necessities and take care of her weapons by the way. According to other rangers and druids, she built a wooden house in the forest outside the city, where she lived and hunted for a living. ”
"I'll go back first, remember to come to the Supreme Palace on time tomorrow, and when the carnival is over, Alastro has something else to discuss with you." With that, Turn's hand waved and walked out the door.
Henry watched him leave and said to the boss next to him, "Is there anything to eat, I haven't eaten for a day." ”
"Haha, you're asking the right question. We have a special dish here that the average customer would overlook. As he spoke, the boss pulled out a menu and pointed out a dish called stew. Don't look at the name as ordinary, it uses a generic one that is native to the world of Klein. It is made with a spice called majran. ”
Henry gladly accepted the boss's recommendation. "Give me two and send them to my room."
The innkeeper smiled and gave a thumbs up. "You won't regret it. Get ready for a delicious stew. With that, he turned and walked to the kitchen, ready to cook the dish himself.
Henry shook his head with a smile, and when he returned to the room, he collapsed directly on the bed. He was a little tired, first tossing and turning with Erastro for most of the night, and then running around the city all day. In the end, in order to invite these professionals, he not only offered them a good salary, but also gave them the right to teach freely.
Just as Henry was considering how to divide the men, there was a knock on the door. He opened the door and saw the innkeeper standing in the doorway with two large plates of meat.
"This is my secret barbecue, eat it while it's hot, and when it's cold, the taste will be gone." With that, he walked into the room and placed the plate on the table.
Henry sniffed it and found that there was indeed a special fragrance. "It tastes so good, I can't wait to eat it now."
"I wish you a good appetite, I won't bother much." As he spoke, the boss walked out and closed the door by the way. Twenty minutes later, Henry had eaten all the meat. He patted his stomach in satisfaction and went back to bed to rest. I slept soundly until the next morning, when I was disturbed by the noise outside.
He opened his eyes and walked to the window to look outside, and the street was full of reveling crowds. They were eating the free food and ale on the roadside, singing and dancing and looking very happy. Henry rubbed his face and quickly cleaned up, Erastro's feast began at noon, and there was not much time left.
When he opened the door, he saw Amy wearing a golden dress and a hat with an ear of wheat on her head. "Amy, are you going out and hang out with the people out there all day?"
The girl was startled by Henry, then she smiled and shook her hat. "Today is a harvest celebration, in order to thank the goddess of the earth, Sarya, for giving this land a good harvest, everyone should express their gratitude."
Henry smiled and walked over, straightening her hat. "Then you have fun today, I'm going to the Supreme Palace now, and I guess I won't be back tonight." After that, he left the hotel and walked in the direction of the city center.
Walking down the street, Henry found that there were too many people today, and by the time he arrived in the city center, it was almost noon. Along the way, people kept inviting him to dance or sing, and the original twenty-minute walk took more than an hour. When he came to the gate of the Supreme Palace, the guards immediately recognized him. "Welcome, Count. The banquet had already begun, and if it was any later, I would have missed Ms. Erastro's opening remarks. ”
Henry sighed helplessly and pointed to the enthusiastic crowd behind him. "I didn't expect there to be so many people at this time, and it took a lot of effort just to refuse other people's invitations along the way."
The guard smiled understandingly. "After all, it's only this day of the year when you can completely relax, and it's understandable that people indulge a little. For now, please hurry up and get inside, Captain Turn's guess he's already waiting. ”
Henry smiled at him and walked along the marble floor of the palace towards the banquet venue. In a few minutes he found a place where the city was densely packed with nobles and high-ranking professionals. Erastro was giving a speech on stage in a gorgeous dress. He silently found an inconspicuous corner to hide in. It didn't take long for Erastro's speech to end, and she walked off the podium with a smile on her skirt, and the audience erupted in applause.
Turn, taking the opportunity, came to Henry's side and whispered, "Don't make a sound, follow me." As he spoke, he led the way without looking back. It didn't take long for them to come to a courtyard where the supreme ruler of Silvermoon City was sitting quietly sipping wine. Erasdra nodded at Tern, who bowed and turned away. Henry was a little strange and didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in this lady's gourd.
"You must know what I'm looking for you at this time, right?
Henry sat down and nodded. "Indeed, you don't invite me to Silvermoon City from far away, just to participate in a celebration."
Erasdra smiled and poured him a glass of wine. "Originally, I just wanted to meet you, a lord who has risen rapidly in recent times, but now I think we can go one step further."
"Silvermoon City is too far away from my territory, and I can't think of any need for us to cooperate." After saying that, Henry looked at her suspiciously.
Erasdra pulled out a piece of paper and handed it over, gesturing to the words on it. "Your territory has the salt, weapons, armor, and more that are scarce here, and we have all kinds of rare metals, furs, and a lot of crafts. When the time comes, you can make enough profit by selling these goods to Baldur's Gate or Am's Fortune. ”
Henry looked at the goods on the list and nodded. "If it's trade, there's no problem, and I'll have someone take care of it when I go back. The first fleet will depart tomorrow at the beginning of spring, and it will arrive in about a month. ”
"There's another thing I'd like to ask for your help with, according to the Harpists Alliance, the orcs near Sandaba have begun to assemble on a large scale. I hope you can go there to help guard there, the surroundings of Silvermoon City have been very unquiet recently, and there is no way to draw other people for the time being. As he spoke, Erasdra pulled out a patina gem. It's a magic gem, and it's going to be the cost of hiring you this time. It gives the wearer a level 6 spell slot. ”
Henry probably thought about it for a moment and agreed. After all, this time I was hiding behind the city walls, and if the situation was not good, I could retreat at any time. And if he's not mistaken, this should be a rare Io stone. This kind of treasure is rare in Feren, and every time it appears, it attracts the attention of many people. After all, mages and warlocks can't wear helmets, and headbands made of Io stone are especially valuable. (To be continued......)
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