From Demon Hunter to Lord of the Empire

Chapter 139: No one knows the laws of Redania better than me!

At full tide, the delta’s tide flows through the Novigli Canal, where not even a drop of normal water remains. Only foul-smelling liquid filled with excrement, soap foam, oil and dead rats.

The decent people on board began to cover their noses in disgust, and Lan glanced at Shani and saw that her tolerance for pungent smells seemed to be high.

“I’ve also heard rumors about ‘big bugs’. ”

Lane said, “You know that we demon hunters are always interested in studying abnormal creatures, and according to rumors, the appearance of these animals is more in line with a creature called a dragonfly monster. ”

“Dragonfly monsters? You have research, so this is a monster? ”

Xia Ni’s insight and knowledge reserve were obviously very unusual, and she immediately began to draw inferences, “Listening to this name, is it a monster of the “insectoid creature” category?” Is it from the celestial intersection, or is it the product of a sorcerer’s magical experiment? ”

Medical students showed a strong passion for biological knowledge, and Rann was not sparing answers to his questions. Jeron prepared a lot of books for Lane before he left, including Keldamer’s magic science books such as “Natural Magic”, as well as monster hunting science such as “Brother Adbert’s Animal Fable” and other monster guides.

These days, Lane has seized trivial breaks to read, and his hands are not released.

“The dragonfly monster was not created by the intersection of celestial spheres, nor was it created by warlocks, and its first sighting time is not far from now.”

“We believe it is the product of some kind of environmental pollution, such as chemical waste in water or experimental residue that alchemists arbitrarily discharge.” ”

This explanation is obviously not as mysterious and romantic as the celestial intersection and the Warlock experiment, which makes Xia Ni’s mood a little lost, but then she has a wave of academic discussion.

At this time, she completely forgot the legend of what lion knight, what noble commoner, the whole person became pure and rigorous, and very scientific.

“Your description of it reminds me of giant water bugs.”

Shani deduced, “But monsters of this size should live in swamps or lakes, how can they survive in the delta?” ”

Reflecting on the contents of the book, Rann explains: “Humans rebuilt its food chain, replacing the swamp’s prey with other warm-blooded animals. Sheep, cattle, pigs and even humans themselves. I guess the dragonfly monster thinks that every barge, raft or three-masted sailing ship in the waters of the delta is a good meal. ”

“Dragging large animals off deck is not a difficult task for dragonfly monsters, especially for a large ship with a deep draft under our feet.”

Lane stepped on the deck under his feet, and Xiani cooperated with a scared expression and took half a step back. Compared to science, it is clear that Shani actually believes that life is more important.

The girl said a little nervously: “I seem to hear the sound of water, something big is swimming in the water, and it is getting closer and closer…”

Lan’s eyes froze, and he heard it too.

The demon hunter’s lion pupils contracted and seemed to be able to cut through the fog.

His ears pricked up, and in addition to the sound of water, he could hear the crunch of the oars on the paddle rack. It was the ship on which the customs officers were sitting, and there was more than one. That’s not what dragonfly monster they just said.

“Shani, go back to your room. If you are really afraid, go to the Sintra soldiers, they can protect you. ”

After that, Rann pulled House and Levine up from the card table, and the sudden loss of entertainment time did not make them have any regrets on their faces, but jumped to try.

“I’ll go gather the soldiers.”

House began to wipe his sword.

Levin hesitated and said, “We should have already entered the territory of Ruidania, maybe this is a normal customs inspection?” Wouldn’t it be nice for us to put on such a tense posture with each other on the ship? ”

House shook his head and pointed out Levin’s mistake: “The ship has not yet docked, and it is illegal to go on board at this time to check in any country.” Either the robbers disguised as soldiers, or the soldiers took over the private work—a private job that required the sword. ”

Mirva looked left and right, and felt that both of them were right.

Lan clapped: “Let the soldiers stand by, don’t let them come out together.” If it is a normal customs inspection, it has nothing to do with us; If it is a robber pretending to be, we will lure the enemy deep and fight again; If it happens to be coming at us, then show the enemy to get a little intelligence. ”

Lord Count clapped, and there was no need for the attendants to discuss, and obediently let the soldiers of Sintra stand by in the cabin, leaving three attendants to accompany Rann.

After a while, a large ship and a carrier ship, seven or eight angry, noisy and energetic guys jumped onto the deck. They surrounded the captain and yelled ferociously, trying to make the captain value their identity. They then eagerly pounced on the passengers’ belongings and luggage.

“What’s in the box?”

The leading Captain Rydania had an offensive triangular eye and yelled, “Hey, unwrap the package!” Whose carriage belongs to you? Are there any coins in circulation? I said, are there any circulating coins? Tymoria currency or Nifgaard currency? ”

Dzortan and the dwarves also ran to Rann and them, and seeing this, they took the initiative to explain to Rann the behavior of the customs officer.

“It’s because of the tariff war,” commented the dwarves who had been doing business for many years, “King Vizmir forced Novigrey to activate the right of first refusal. King Furteste of Temoria countered by fully opening the right of first refusal in Vijma and Goth Velen. This dealt a severe blow to the Rhedanian traders, and King Vizmir began to impose tariffs on Temoria goods. Temoria is full of cheap goods produced in Nifgaard’s workshops, which is why these customs officials are so excited that if too many Nifgaard goods enter the country, Rhedania’s economy will collapse. Rhedania has almost no workshops, and their craftsmen cannot compete with their foreign counterparts. ”

“Businessmen only care about profits, they don’t care about politics.”

Rann commented.

“Nifgaard is slowly occupying the lands he failed to seize by force with commodities and gold. And the kings of Temoria and Rhedania had no resistance to this, and if they blocked the border, the merchants would protest, and even the interests of the domestic nobility would be damaged. ”

The dwarf exclaimed, “I thought nobles wouldn’t pay attention to these things, and your insight surprised me, Rann.” ”

“Nope.”

Lann shook his head, “The most surprising thing is probably the emperor of Nifgaard, whose style of warfare transcends the traditions of the entire continent. And I am destined to live and die with such people. ”

The captain of the ship was dealing with several disputes, and some merchants were arguing to the customs that the silver fox skin he brought was a surprisingly large cat skin, so that he could pay less duty; There were families of nobles who behaved badly and tried to exercise their privileges from censorship.

Large ships slowly pass between bush-covered islands along the wide strait, bumblebees among the reeds make frightening buzzing sounds, and turtles also whistle sharply from time to time; Standing on one foot, the crane calmly gazes at the water, knowing that it doesn’t need to spend much effort – sooner or later the fish will swim by itself.

Finally, these soldiers gathered in front of Lan, and they looked at the exquisite armor and noble coat of arms of several people in Lan, and then looked at Lan’s lion eyes.

Lane keenly sensed the hesitation of the soldiers on the opposite side, and their men gradually gathered around, as if they had found a target, but their leader hesitated.

House’s face turned cold, he was familiar with this feeling, and sure enough, the gang was coming at them. As for why he hesitated, it is estimated that there was a problem with intelligence or something. These soldiers were all serious soldiers of Rhedania, and they should have taken over private work, but it was obvious that the person who paid them was hiding something, which made him dare not decisively attack Rann and his group.

“Are there any coins in circulation?”

It may be that their number gave him courage, and the captain of the triangular eye squad looked at them with bloodshot eyes, “What is there to declare?” ”

“Nope.”

House said coldly, “You should be able to see that we are not merchants, we don’t have goods, so we don’t need to pay taxes.” ”

Although the soldier was talking to House, Rann could feel his gaze drifting towards him from time to time.

“I don’t know what your adult is called, look dressed as a knight?”

“Yes, Count.”

House corrected, “The Earl of Sintra, Lane Lannister Rayanlen. The lion of Sintra, the lord of Blochlon, the griffin knight of the fairy of the lake. ”

The long list of titles seemed to stun the leading soldiers, and he muttered a few words, and Rann faintly heard a commotion from the soldiers behind him.

“You’re all wearing armor, full armor.”

The triangular-eyed Rydania squad leader made a face, pretending to be positive, “If you only carry some axes or something, I can still turn a blind eye to you as mercenaries, but you are wearing full armor.” We are all outright dangerous people, and we are sorry to offend Lord Count, but this is our duty, and we may have to trouble you to come with us to the Bull Castle. ”

“One, two, three, four, you’re just four of you, aren’t you? Don’t worry, this is a routine check, and soon the captain of the triangle eye will speak skillfully, obviously familiar with this process. ”

“Bull Castle and Novigrey are free city-states, and you don’t seem to know much about the laws of your own country.”

Lan, who had been following behind, finally spoke, “And I’m here to visit your king, are you going to stop the king’s distinguished guests?” ”

Lane slowly stood up from his chair, and House and Levin, who had been blocking the front to help the Count cut the enemy, let go of his way so that Rann could face the Rhedanian soldiers.

The triangular-eyed captain only looked at Lan for two seconds before he could hold on, and he took two steps back, and then he felt that he had received an offense, and the horse blushed.