Alien world

Chapter 939 170. Rat Meat
The Kingdom of Rekanel has not yet transformed from a landlocked country to a coastal country. To put it more clearly, they do not know how to build ships, have very little trade, and the only use of a large coastline is to allow people to harvest food without farming.

The kingdom's largest cargo ships were one-third smaller than the Free City's ships, so when three five-masted sailing ships arrived at Noan Harbor, they had little means to fight back.

Even a great wizard cannot float several miles away to attack the enemy.

After Nuoan Port endured several days of leaflet attacks, the authorities sent two ships carrying mages to attack them. Half a day later... two smaller ships appeared in the fleet on the sea.

Some people volunteered to row their boats out to sea. Initially, the Port of Noan encouraged such dedication. However, as the boats that went out to sea never came back, those large ships devoured the people who went out to sea like giant dragons. Even the dumbest people in power realized that something was wrong.

In addition, there was no response to the news sent to the new capital, so they became like turtles and refused to come out of their shells no matter how arrogant the enemies at sea were.

Dang——dang——dang——

The church bells echoed over the port of Noan. Except for the nobles and merchants who looked at the sky nervously, the locals continued to do their own things, and the children ran into the streets to pick up the scattered leaflets.

What was different today was that as soon as the leaflets landed, a large number of soldiers ran into the streets and snatched them away.

Because the new king has sent an order to execute all those who collude with Liberty City, regardless of their identity.

They didn't have the guts to cause trouble to Liberty City, but they had the guts to oppress their own people. On the surface, they were trying to stop the enemy's leaflets from spreading, but in fact, they were taking the opportunity to plunder wealth and attack political enemies.

Not only the common people suffered, but also some nobles' homes were secretly stuffed with leaflets, and then the guards broke into the houses and robbed their property.

Every day people were caught and taken to the seaside to be hanged. It didn't matter whether they were really colluding with Liberty City.

The streets were deserted, and no one dared to do business and expose their wealth. In order to protect themselves, the nobles accused each other: "You are colluding with Liberty City!", "No! You are colluding with Liberty City!".

The situation at Noan Port dumbfounded the Red Witch. They had only distributed a few leaflets, but the land was already caught in an internal conflict.

"I thought we pirates were fierce enough, but they are even fiercer than us!"

"This is a good opportunity for us to act. The more chaotic the port of Nuoan is, the more the local people will dislike the Kingdom of Rikaner," said the liaison officer.

"Isn't it fun to watch them beat themselves up?"

The liaison officer said straightforwardly: "Remember our goal. We not only want to plunge the Kingdom of Rekanel into chaos, but also rescue the innocent residents who have been deceived by the kingdom."

"I am against landing." The Scarlet Witch just wanted to watch the world burn.

"Then I will take the people there myself."

The liaison officer did what he said. He brought a team of soldiers and leaflets, docked the ship at the port, and set foot on land.

The nobles of Port Noan accused each other, but when the Liberty City actually landed, they all remained silent, hiding in their houses and refusing to come out, even pretending not to see the guards.

They are not stupid. The orders come from the capital, but their lives are their own. It would be of no benefit for them to fight with Liberty City and get hurt.

As a result, the strange peace of Noan Port was maintained: when the liaison officer came, the authorities and guards remained silent. When the liaison officer left, they searched everywhere for people who colluded with Liberty City.

This tacit understanding lasted for two days, and finally some residents could not stand it anymore. After the liaison officers landed again, they expressed their desire to leave with them.

Annan’s response was: “Then take them back.”

Then let them continue to harass the coastal ports. The more noise they make, the safer Francois will be.

If only the permanent elements were still there... Annan thought. They wouldn't have to eat away at the kingdom bit by bit. When hundreds of water elements stood in the sea, the epic wizard had no interest in causing trouble.

"That's what you said!" said the Scarlet Witch excitedly.

Annan confirmed that he did not say anything to allow rape, murder and looting, but just in case, he warned him: "Don't do evil, you are a Liberty City citizen." "Tsk..."

"There is one more thing. Francois and Elder have lost contact. I need you to find a way to contact the locals and investigate the situation. Remember to stay hidden. Francois is likely still on his mission."

"clear."

……

Francois thought about many troubles he might encounter, such as someone informing on him, the ignorance of the people, or being exposed himself... but he never thought that food would become his biggest problem.

He took another sum of money and asked Dahl to buy food. As a result, he spent the same amount of money and only bought two-thirds of the amount of the first time.

It's only been a day...

Darl said aggrievedly that he did not embezzle, but it was the merchants who raised the prices - the resources supplied in Xing'er City were limited, and if they bought more, others would have less to buy, and if they changed places to buy, they would easily be targeted by local gangs.

“Who is the businessman?”

"I don't know. We are used to calling him Adi."

"Got it. I'll find a way. Little Small, go and distribute bread to the people on the street. Dale, go and plunder the Shark Gang's property."

People living on this street discovered that the suddenly powerful Salted Fish Gang did not bring the expected chaos, but instead distributed food and herbs door to door.

However, the food was limited, so they could only give priority to their own people, and then to the men, the elderly, women, and children outside.

As night fell and the fireplaces in the big house lit up, Francois discovered his second problem: winter was coming.

Xing'er City is in the central part of the North, and winter will come later than Breeze City, but only a little later... It would be fatal to spend the night outside in late autumn wearing only a thin piece of clothing.

So in addition to food, they also needed clothes and firewood.

Fortunately, these things are not difficult to get, and the biggest problem is still the food problem.

Dar suggested that they use all the money to buy black bread to last longer, but Francois refused: "We have to leave here, and we may have to fight with the kingdom. How can we do it without strength?"

Lame Babu then suggested: "We can buy rat meat."

"Rat flesh cannot be eaten." Francois shook his head.

"It's not a rat-man, it's a rat."

Rat meat is sold at the market and is more expensive than black bread, so ordinary people would rather buy black bread, but at least it is meat.

Francois agreed, saying that a starving person had no right to choose.

Dar led his men to the market and bought a large number of skinned rats and brought them back.

When cooking, Lame Babu put some herbs in the pot, and then cooked it and it was fine. As for the taste...Francois could only say that it brought back sad memories of his childhood.

Others were reluctant to eat it either, as rats were associated with disease.

Francois had no choice but to pick up a piece of rat meat, put it in his mouth in front of everyone, and then told them: Eat it if you want to get out alive.

(End of this chapter)