"Hello, Honorable Lord. My name is Shufen and I am a scientist from the Dwarf Continent. I've seen what you're selling here and I'm amazed! If you allow me, I would like to exchange my knowledge with you for the opportunity to study here. I heard you have an academy here? ”

Klose and Hu Boru looked at the little dwarf girl in front of them who was short and had a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and they were a little confused.

Yes, this dwarf girl was transported with the three airships they purchased. It is said that it was because he saw the goods he produced and was deeply attracted by them, so he decided to trek through mountains and rivers to the Black Crow City to find out.

"Well, it's Ms. Shufen?"

"Yes, my lord, I am from the 'Clockwork Shaft' of the Upper Education Institute of the Dwarf Continent, and I have mastered many mechanical principles and transformation techniques, I hope it can be helpful to you. Of course, I also hope to learn from you some other techniques that I have not seen. As a scientist whose lifelong goal is to explore the origins of science, you can let your guard down against me. I am not a spy, and much less your enemy, the pygmy people are peace-loving and only obsessed with invention. ”

"My dear lord, she is right. The gnomes do hate war, and I think I might as well keep her. ”

Hearing Hu Bolu interject from the side, Klose glanced at his friend strangely. Ever since the dwarf lady named Shufen appeared on the other side, his eyes hadn't left anyone else! It seems that he, the king of Hu Bolu, has moved his heart~~ Hehe, it should be thought about, he has been single for so long, and it is time to find him a companion.

"Okay, Ms. Shufen~~ This is my Minister of Personnel and my friend Mr. Hu Bolu. He can teach you some techniques that interest you, and you can also share some of your advanced theories with him. I forgot to tell you that he is also one of the best scientists in our territory~~ You guys have a good exchange. ”

After Klose finished speaking, he squeezed his eyes at Hu Boru.

"Then Lord Hu Bolu, I will leave our distinguished guest to you, and you must not neglect her."

Hu Bolu said excitedly: "No problem, my lord! Just wrap it up on me~~ Ms. Shufen, please come here, I'll take you around the crow city first, I'm sure you'll like it here. ”

Sending off the visitor to the dwarf country, Klose focused his efforts on the construction of the port again.

On this day, Klose took the leader of the mountain dwarves, Modric, the chief blacksmith Johnson, the Naga tribe Nanqi, and the grunting lizardmen leader to the natural harbor south of the Eagle Castle.

He pointed to the harbor that had already seen its embryonic form and asked, "Nanqi, you Naga people live by the sea all year round, and you are also experts in naval warfare, give me some advice." ”

Nanqi had been quite accustomed to living in the Black Crow City during this time. He moved all his people who had gone into hiding here and settled by the sea.

He looked at Klose's pure "pocket-shaped" harbor and nodded: "My lord, I have to say that your harbor is in an excellent location!" The draft is also deep, and it will definitely become one of the best ports in the whole continent! Well.... It's just your airship-converted ships..."

Nanqi didn't finish his words, but from his expression, Klose could guess that this guy didn't seem to have much hope for the ship converted from the airship.

Klose smiled: "You are an expert in naval warfare, but we are experts in shipbuilding. Johnson, show our friends our newly developed cannon! ”

Johnson nodded proudly. He had a silver whistle around his neck, and when he took it in his mouth and blew it hard, a ship-transformed ship docked in the harbor slowly moved.

The crowd saw that the bow of the ship had an object like a small mountain bag attached. There was also a long tube sticking out of the front, somewhat resembling a large musket.

The tube twisted slowly, and after Klose nodded, Johnson's whistle let out another high-pitched chirp.

Immediately after, it is a scene that everyone will never forget!

I only heard a loud bang that shook the sky! Everyone only felt that their steps were unsteady and they almost fell! And a cloud of fire and black smoke suddenly exploded in the long tube on the deck of that ship!

About two or three seconds later, a reef on the sea that was in everyone's field of vision suddenly exploded!

When the black cloud from the explosion cleared, everyone screamed! Because the island-like reef has disappeared from the sea? Disappear without a trace! It's as if it never appeared there.

"Oh my God! What was that just now? Is it lightning magic? Or is it a super fireball?? ”

For some reason, Naga thought it was someone who had unleashed a high-level magic.

Klose stretched out a finger and waved it from side to side: "My dear Mr. Nanqi, everything you just saw is the latest weapon --- shipborne cannon produced by our Royal Blacksmith Shop in Crow City!" This kind of cannon is based on the evolution of the land cannon, which not only has a longer range, more power, but also is more stable and less prone to explosion. Thanks to the latest technology brought by Ms. Shufen from the Gnome Country, we have solved the problem of fixing the ship's guns and decks. Other than that.... Try this again~"

Klose waved his hand again, and Johnson's face was flushed with a hint of excitement.

Another whistle sounded, and a soldier standing on the edge of the harbor waved his flag.

Everyone watched in amazement as a strange ship that was still floating on the water suddenly began to sink! After a while, it disappeared into the sea!

"My lord! How did that ship sink!? Alas~~~ What a pity! ”

Everyone couldn't help but sigh, they thought something had happened. But then, with another whistle from Johnson, the ship that had just sunk into the sea floated up again!

This time, the lizardmen from Tahiti screamed, but Heather, who was in charge of translating for them, was still dumbfounded. It wasn't until the lizardmen slapped him on the back that he realized his duty.

"His Highness Klose.... Lizardfolk friends say... This is a miracle! You're doing miracles! A ship that can dive to the bottom of the sea, and a cannon that can hit targets thousands of kilometers away, these are all the products of the gods! ”

Klose waved his hand and smiled: "No, no, no~~~ It belongs to every craftsman in our Crow City, and every lord who has contributed to it. Of course, thanks to that Miss Shufen from the Dwarf Continent. One of her insulated voltage discharge technology solves our worries very well. Other than that.... I call this kind of thing a submarine~~~! Although it is still only a prototype, its role in naval warfare is unparalleled! How about Mr. Heather? You can bring this news back to Sig, if he is interested I can sell him two, wahahaha~~~~"

Heather wiped the sweat from his forehead, in fact, he was thinking about sending the news back to Silver Lion City as soon as possible. But now Klose says so .... Was it to hit him on the side? If he tries to send the message back, he will definitely be intercepted as soon as possible! So... Cracks will appear in their alliance between the Silver Lion and Crow City! He can't afford that!

But what Heather didn't know was that Klose didn't mean to test him when he said this. This guy clearly just wants to show off in front of Sigurg! It's not impossible to sell him two. But Heather apparently couldn't know what the lord really thought, and thus missed such a good opportunity.

After looking at the newly developed shipborne guns and submarines, the allies excitedly discussed fiercely. They came to the harbor to look at the busy sailors and the ships being remodeled, and their hearts were filled with hope.

Although ships that can move without sails are not uncommon on the mainland. But this kind of boat, which can dive underwater to attack, is a bit appalling!

Just imagine, if you have such a fleet? Sink your opponent at the bottom of the ocean before they even notice you! What would that look like? I'm afraid that the enemy will not know who he is fighting until he dies?

The reason why Klose showed this newly developed weapon to these new allies in Crow City was to let them live here with peace of mind as soon as possible, to dispel their doubts, and let them settle in the Demon Forest wholeheartedly, and not think about returning to their dilapidated hometown.

It doesn't matter if it's a Naga or a lizardman. Even Shufen, who came all the way from the dwarf country, he didn't plan to let the other party go back!

Klose thinks he's a bit of a human trafficker right now, and he's doing everything he can to keep everyone here! He is so hungry for talent, for a population that can be transformed into productivity.

Although after the expansion of the city, Crow City attracted a wave of immigrants. But the rate at which their population is growing is clearly not keeping up with the speed of urban development! He's already overpopulated just by developing the facilities around Crow, not to mention that the Borderlands and Shield Fortress haven't been touched much.

There were still large tracts of fertile land vacant, and Klose would have to drip blood in his heart when he saw that the land was deserted for one more day!