Chapter 415 Report to the King
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Hobert quickly smiled and soothed, "Alright, alright, don't get so worked up with the guest. The main ingredient for the potion is with me. You can advance whenever you want."
Fors felt a little better in her heart: No matter how powerful you are, you're still a guest. I'm the mistress of Full Moon Lake! Uh, the mistress of the east bank of Full Moon Lake.
Seeing that the ice layer was large enough, Hobert injected spirituality into the "Ocean Pendant", controlling the water flow to make the ice layer float towards the center of Full Moon Lake.
Hobert then dived into the water, following closely behind.
The fish-headed crocodile-bodied beasts underwater were so frightened by Hobert that they dared not show their faces again. There was only one giant beast, and it was no longer a threat in the water.
He smoothly arrived at approximately the center of Full Moon Lake. Hobert used the ability of "Flight", leaned over on the ice surface, and began to write the sealing magic circle.
This is the benefit of "knowledge itself". All the mystical symbols of the magic circle are in Hobert's memory. He can write them with a wave of his hand when needed.
Only half of the blood sent by Bishop Simpson was used, and the magic circle was already written.
To prevent the ice from melting, Hobert quickly inserted the previously folded "Order Wood" into the center of the magic circle.
The magic symbols on the magic circle suddenly emitted a faint light, as if they had life, piercing through the ice layer and turning into a black glass cover with inscriptions.
This "glass cover" radiated a thin black mist around it, isolating the surrounding lake water. The symbols entering the water did not touch the lake water, nor were they diluted by the lake water.
Hobert dived into the water again, guiding the "glass cover" to gradually fall onto the "bubble" structure he had seen before.
The "gem" inside the bubble still emitted a dazzling color under the light of Hobert's staff.
Until the magic circle like a "glass cover" was completely placed on the "bubble", Hobert injected spirituality into the "Order Wood" in the center of the magic circle. The magic circle seemed to become elastic, slowly stretching and completely covering the entire "bubble".
Then, three small branches suddenly grew out of the "Order Wood" underwater. The branches grew rapidly, and the leaves quickly spread out.
As a faint black light rippled out, the light of the gem inside the "bubble" was completely obscured by a thin layer of black mist.
The "trees" in the underwater forest not far away immediately swayed. The creatures inside seemed to sense the change in the environment and became agitated.
Hobert tried to approach the sealing magic circle. When he was five or six meters away from the magic circle, he seemed to encounter an invisible barrier and could no longer get closer.
This is the protective mechanism of the magic circle itself. Only by using the "Order Crystal" as a medium and using the power of the "Nation of Disorder" can the operation of the sealing magic circle be terminated.
Otherwise, it would have to be forcibly broken, but the creatures underwater do not currently have such ability.
Hobert waited for a while. Seeing that the creatures in the underwater forest were agitated, but did not actively come to destroy the magic circle, he floated to the surface.
During the ascent, Hobert could feel that the influence of the underwater corruption source was now only at the bottom of the lake. If he hadn't dived down, he wouldn't have been affected by the corruption source.
Back on the shore, Fors, who was waiting there, smiled and said, "It's a success!"
As a Beyonder, her spirituality sensed that some changes had occurred in Full Moon Lake.
Hobert smiled and said, "It's a success. From now on, this waterway will become smooth again."
Helen, who was on the side, asked, "The corruption source in the lake has been sealed like this?"
This is too simple, isn't it? She remembered that the high-level members of the "Theosophy Order" had come to study the corruption source in Full Moon Lake, and the final result was: it cannot be sealed.
"As long as you find the right method, things will be simple." Hobert smiled and said to Helen, "Thank you for your help today. I won't disturb your walk."
He stretched his arms, and Fors stepped forward and took his arm. The two left, talking and laughing.
Helen rolled her eyes, watching the loving couple walk away. She gradually realized that this was a big deal! The problem of Full Moon Lake has been solved, and perhaps the extraordinary power of the Earth Mother Church and the royal family will return to this area.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this matter was more important than contacting the informant on the west bank. So she simply gave up this contact and hurried to report to Ms. Monica.
More than twenty minutes later, a small boat docked, and a young man quietly came to the river beach. He was shivering from the cold winter wind, and his lips were purple, but when he thought of Miss Helen's smile, he immediately felt that everything he had done was worth it.
But he looked around in the reeds. Strange, where did Miss Helen go?
After waiting for more than an hour, Helen still did not appear.
Just as the young man was about to go to other places in the reeds to look for her, an exaggerated giant sword composed of scarlet magma and blue flames pierced in from behind the young man.
The young man looked incredulously at the tip of the sword protruding from his chest. He wanted to shout, but his throat had been burned to ashes, and he could only fall to the ground in pain.
The giant sword that pierced the young man's body turned into a blue fireball, setting the young man's body on fire, even burning his bones.
In the darkness of the reeds, there was a voice like a self-questioning: "Strange, how did the contact person find me?"
...
Thursday morning, Feynapotter City, Life Cathedral.
Simpson came to his office as usual. As soon as he entered the door, he found the letter on the table.
Bishop Simpson guessed that it should be a letter from Hobert. Recently, he only communicated with Hobert through the messenger of the spirit world.
Honestly, Simpson did not have much hope for Hobert's plan to seal Full Moon Lake. He had consulted relevant files. The church had indeed sent an angel before, hoping to solve the problem of Full Moon Lake. The angel had made many attempts, but all ended in failure.
Hobert mentioned in the letter that using a magic circle to seal, but it was difficult for Bishop Simpson to believe. The power of the magic circle was too weak. Without a high-level sealed object to continuously provide power to the magic circle, the power of the magic circle could not seal the corruption source at all.
And if there was a high-level sealed object, who would waste it on sealing a corruption source?
Bishop Simpson opened the letter while pondering.
Inside the envelope were two pages of letter paper and a simple line drawing.
After reading a few lines, Simpson stood up unconsciously: "He succeeded!"
Continuing to read, Simpson was more and more surprised. He quickly took the letter to find the Archbishop.
When he arrived at the door, he tried hard to take a deep breath, carefully folded the letter, and calmed his emotions.
As soon as he opened the door, he became the smiling, knowledgeable, patient, and calm bishop again.
Arriving at the Archbishop's office, Simpson appropriately showed his surprise: "Your Excellency, Hobert actually succeeded! He said in the letter that we can send someone to Full Moon Lake to check the seal.
"At the same time, he also said that as soon as he arrived in the territory, he was repairing the church that we had abandoned before. Now the church can be reused.
"He is willing to provide some food, poultry, and necessary daily necessities for the bishop we send."
Archbishop Gabriel also couldn't believe it. He took the letter from Simpson and glanced at it: "Immediately send someone to contact Hobert! And investigate the specific sealing process!"
If South Colson can be brought under the control of the church, this will be a great achievement.
At the level of the Archbishop, there are not many achievements that can interest them. Spreading the glory of the Mother Goddess to an unfamiliar area is within the scope of their interest.
Simpson took the painting in the envelope and showed it to the Archbishop: "This is a giant beast captured by Hobert in the lake. It looks like an Ancient Azure Dragon Beast?"
Gabriel glanced at it and nodded: "It is an Ancient Azure Dragon Beast. The church thought it was extinct!"
He looked at Simpson: "Be sure to let Hobert sell us the liver crystal of the Ancient Azure Dragon Beast. Don't be stingy with gold Solas."
The liver crystal of the Ancient Azure Dragon Beast can replace one of the main materials of Sequence 4 "Classical Alchemist".
To be precise, in ancient times, the liver crystal of the Ancient Azure Dragon Beast was one of the main materials of "Classical Alchemist". Later, because the Ancient Azure Dragon Beast was almost extinct, it was replaced with other materials.
Simpson said, "Hobert said in the letter that he is only willing to sell the crystal to the bishop who comes to Jeffery Territory."
Gabriel smiled and said, "This is a very good opportunity. You can go to South Colson to gain experience. As long as you re-establish the parish there, you can apply for another main material of 'Ancient Alchemist'."
Bishop Simpson was moved. How could he not be moved? In the church, if you want to advance to a demigod, you also need great achievements.
Most people wait a lifetime and cannot wait for such an opportunity.
But Simpson's reason ultimately defeated his desire for merit: "Your Excellency, according to the information we have obtained, there is more than one demigod of the heretics in South Colson. It is best to send a demigod?"
"Does the church have any extra demigods?"
Simpson smiled bitterly: "No."
At the level of demigod, they are the quasi-high-level members of the church. They generally hold several positions and cannot get away at all.
"You can continue to establish a good cooperative relationship with Hobert." Gabriel smiled and said, "Based on Hobert's performance, the Jeffery family from Loen must have a family as support.
"We can use their power, and they must also need our power. When necessary, we can make some compromises and concessions."
The Archbishop said: "Of course, this is a matter for the future. Put down your work and immediately organize a survey team composed of pastors and bishops who have not taken potions.
"After the survey team confirms that there is no corruption, you can go there yourself."
...
Jeffery Territory.
Wayne, who was driving a small steamship fully loaded from Bugas City, almost didn't recognize Full Moon Lake.
Especially the corpse of the Ancient Azure Dragon Beast, almost scared Wayne to turn around and run away.
Fortunately, he finally chose to believe in the new lord, believe in his nephew Cyril, and continued to the pier with a straight face.
Under Roy's organization, dozens of people were cutting reeds, and the main pier was also bustling with people.
When people saw Wayne coming back, they greeted him to dock quickly. The main pier was in need of the cement and steel bars on his ship!
Wayne chatted with several reed-cutting workers for a while and learned that the monster in the lake had been killed by the lord and dared not come ashore. The giant beast corpse on the river beach was hunted by the lord!
Finally, there was a bombshell: the lord exempted all the serfs from agricultural tax.
Whether it was Wayne who ran the boat or the merchants who opened shops in the town, they all had land at home. Their main business had always been farming, and running boats and opening shops could only be regarded as side businesses.
Wayne greeted the workers to help unload the goods, but he was already very surprised. He had only been away for a few days, was this still the former Jeffery Town?
He asked the assistant assigned by the lord's mansion to stare at the workers unloading the goods, and he went to the lord's mansion to report back with the clerk sent by the lord's mansion.
At this time, Hobert had just received a letter from Bishop Simpson. He immediately called Allen over: "You go find some helpers and collect the eyes, blood, brain, tongue, teeth, skin, a dozen scales on the abdomen of the front limbs, bones, and meat on the two hind limbs of the giant beast corpse by the lake. If you have any questions, ask Roy."
Hobert had only collected the internal organs and some blood of the Ancient Azure Dragon Beast before. He didn't expect that there were so many rare spiritual materials on its body.
Bishop Simpson said in the letter that the blood of the Ancient Azure Dragon Beast will not coagulate, and you can squeeze its muscles to continue collecting.
As soon as Allen left, Cyril reported that Wayne was back.
Hobert received Wayne and Clifford, the clerk sent by the lord's mansion, in the main hall. First, Clifford reported the financial income and expenditure this time.
They first sold the dried fruits provided by the lord's mansion, and the income plus 22 gold Solas, they bought a lot of building materials.
Hobert asked about the unit price of several dried fruits, and also asked about the unit price of building materials, and found that the price of building materials was much higher than he expected.
But he quickly understood that he came from a country known as "infrastructure maniac", not all countries can do this, and there are also limitations of the times.
Then Wayne briefly reported the process of this voyage: Bugas City and the small ports along the way are still the same.
"Jeffery Town is about to undergo a huge change!" Hobert smiled and said, "In this regard, as the initiators of the huge change, we must seize the opportunity."
He paused and said: "Now that the waterway has reopened, your small boat is not enough to support the consumption of Jeffery Town. In the future, when the territory has more projects, it will need more building materials.
"I have talked to Cyril, you not only understand the driving of small steamships, but also understand large steamships.
"I will give you the official position of 'Ship Knight', you go buy a large cargo steamship, and three medium and small passenger ships.
"As soon as the ships are bought, immediately open cargo and passenger flights from Jeffery Territory to Bugas City!"
Wayne didn't expect that he could become a knight in his life: Thanks to my nephew! No, letting my nephew be a servant to the lord is the wisest choice I have ever made. Look, this kid is looking smug with his sword on his waist.
Hobert said to Clifford again: "You will be Wayne's deputy, and you will still be in charge of the financial affairs of the ship, and report to Philip on time."
He also said: "The shipping of small steamships should not be stopped, and you should set off immediately to purchase more building materials."
Wayne took the order and prepared to go home, and then set sail again.
At this moment, he didn't feel tired at all. The position of "Ship Knight" gave him tremendous motivation. Now he only wanted to know where to buy ships to handle affairs well for the Lord.
The thought that after these ships were bought, they would all be under his command, made the fatigue of more than a week disappear without a trace.
After meeting Wayne and others, Hobert returned to his study and gave all the 4600 gold Lire he had to Phillip. This money was definitely not enough to buy ships.
He came to Feynapotter again, first inquiring about the approximate prices of cargo ships and passenger ships used for river transportation. At this time, ordinary freighters or cruise ships sailing on the ocean were worth about 24,000 gold Lire.
Currently, the world's largest cruise ship, the "Umbria," is in service in Luen. It is said that this cruise ship cost 78,000 pounds, which is 93,600 gold Lire.
The reason it cost so much is that many structures of this cruise ship were experimental in nature. At this time, most of the structure of cruise ships was still wood, while the main body of the "Umbria" was steel.
The "Etruria," which came after the "Umbria," had similar performance and structure to the former, but the cost was reduced to 56,000 pounds, which is equivalent to nearly a third cheaper.
The ships on the inland river are much cheaper because there is no need to consider the wind and waves at sea. About 4,000 gold Lire can buy a freight steamship that Hobert likes.
With a displacement of up to 800 tons (which is 'high' for this era), it is a behemoth on the river.
The passenger steamships that Hobert needed cost about 1,500 gold Lire each.
The reason they are so expensive is mainly due to the decoration and supporting facilities.
That is to say, buying ships would cost at least 8,500 gold Lire , plus hiring sailors and captains, at least 10,000 gold Lire should be prepared.
This investment may not be recouped in the next few years, but Hobert still felt that he should spend the money when he needed to. In a place like Jeffery Territory that relies on shipping for food, he should of course have a few ships in his hands.
Hobert exchanged the 7,140 pounds he had for gold Lire, and after deducting the handling fee, he received a total of 8,559.2 gold Lire.
The construction of railways and other projects will cost more money in the future. Hobert plans to sell the gold in his hand when he needs money again. Those gold are worth about 7,200 gold Lire, and even if the purity does not meet the requirements of the bank, selling it for 6,500 gold Lire should not be a problem.
Hobert then realized that he was so rich that he could basically complete the early investment of a territory.
After exchanging the currency, Hobert came to Earl Christian's mansion again.
He planned to leave 1,000 gold Lire for Dophis and ask him to hire some reporters.
But Dophis didn't want it: "The 1,000 pounds you left before have not been spent yet. I exchanged 1,200 gold Lire, and hiring a design team only cost 800 gold Reales."
"400 gold Lire is enough to hire some major newspaper reporters."
Hobert smiled helplessly: "Actually, that's my reward for you."
After all, he is Christian's butler, not his own.
Dophis said seriously: "I get paid by the Earl's mansion every week."
"Okay." Hobert took back the 1,000 gold. He planned to help Dophis inquire about the clues of the "Skeleton Lord" when he had time.
According to the information he had obtained before, a "Skeleton Lord" should be in a certain location in South Colson.
Dophis added: "Mrs. Mona arrived in Feynapotter a few days ago. Yesterday, she hired a boat and took Donna to Jeffery Territory."
Hobert was stunned: "Then I'll send someone to pick them up as soon as I get back. South Colson is very chaotic now."
"You don't have to worry about their safety." Dophis said: "Your father sent people to protect them."
Hobert breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
But he still planned to send Seer to meet them.
After saying goodbye to Dophis, Hobert used "Travel" to return to his study. He first called Seel and asked him to take a few people to Bugas City to rent a small steamship, and then wait for the Christian Earl's Mansion ship at the port of Bugas.
Hobert said bluntly: "Mrs. Mona on the ship is my mother, and Miss Donna is my sister. Be sure to be respectful and polite! Also, go to Bugas City to buy some new clothes and dress neatly."
Seel was slightly stunned. He didn't expect the Lord's father to be an Earl!
After watching Seel leave, Hobert asked the male servant outside to call Albert Louis.
The people sent to demand Grove yesterday also returned, naturally without success.
Albert already knew about Grove's defection, which completely exceeded his expectations, so he had been frightened all the way to the main hall today.
Hobert asked with a smile: "Grove has defected, and you have a choice. Do you want to be a 'Judicial Knight' or a 'Tax Knight'?"
Albert heard that the Lord didn't seem unhappy, so he quickly said: "Judicial Knight!"
The agricultural tax has been completely exempted, and the "Tax Knight" is obviously a pit!
Hobert took out a piece of parchment and a copy of the "Feynapotter Constitution": "I have summarized twelve simple and easy-to-understand regulations from this constitution. The specific content is on the paper. After a while, you will take people to explain these twelve laws to the villagers in each village.
"At the same time, you have to find the corresponding detailed rules from the 'Constitution', so that you have a basis when you judge cases."
At this time, Albert, who was in his forties, lamented that he was already this old, and he still had to study.
Hobert added: "But I have another errand for you now. In the afternoon, you will leave with Wayne's ship, take a few followers, go to Feynapotter City, and report the news that shipping has been reopened to His Majesty the King.
"Take it, this is the official document."
Such a big thing happened in South Colson. As a Baron conferred by Fernando II, of course, he had to report to the King.
The key is that after Fernando II receives the report, there will definitely be some policies to restore the Taz River shipping, and Jeffery Territory can also benefit from it.
Of course, you can't put all your hopes on Ferdinand II, after all, this involves the interests of another waterway.
Albert took the document with both hands, and was suddenly a little dazed: Why would the Lord send me to do such a face-showing thing?
Hobert added: "Remember, after arriving in Feynapotter City, first let the butler of the Baron's Mansion take you to see Earl Christian.
"That's my father, you can just explain your intentions to him and then follow his orders."
Albert's hand holding the document trembled slightly: You didn't say it earlier! If I knew you were the Earl's son, I would have greeted you and pledged my allegiance to you as soon as you came to the territory!
On the surface, he was relatively calm and respectfully said: "Yes."
After watching Albert leave, Hobert gave the pattern he had drawn to the male servant and asked him to find someone to make a flag.
Hobert was going to take action himself to solicit business for the newly opened Taz River.
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