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Serena nodded: "This is an opportunity. In order to further improve my strength, I really want to go."

Carol snapped her fingers: "Then give me the weapons and equipment. I will strengthen your equipment in the past few days to strengthen the resistance to magic and the ability to kill. In addition, if you have any needs, please tell me in advance. ”

Feli was worried about Serena at this time, but after meeting their eyes, Serena stopped Feli in advance: "Feli, I don't need you to take care of me at all times, because Pandora's whereabouts are uncertain, you must stay in Miriam. Protect this country.”

Feili said, "Yes."

At this time, Feilin stood up and said, "Then I will act with you."

Serena also refused: "That's not necessary. Felin, do you have other things to do in Miriam?"

Serena could vaguely guess Feilin's identity as a spy, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was often contacted by businessmen with unknown meanings.

Feilin was really worried about Serena running away like this: "It is also necessary to collect information about disasters from neighboring countries, and if you want to organize troops, you must have a logistics officer, right? I will be your adjutant."

Chapter 113 Use coupons at will

Felin's job at Miriam is very simple, which is to collect intelligence, especially keeping an eye on Hecate. As time goes by, Felin also understands the direction of Count Chen's attention. Every time he writes to his family, he will mention it a little bit. Based on Hecate's recent movements, the order from home will be simpler.

In recent months, few of the orders given to Feilin by the family have been completed properly. They are either in the process of preparation, or the difficulty is too high and they cannot be completed. If you want to replace someone, you can punish them as you please. You can also hire Gao Ming.

Considering that Felin is the only key force that can penetrate into the witch, it is difficult for the family to make too many excessive demands on him, so they should focus on monitoring Hecate.

This time Hecate asked Dorothy to discuss, and Felin stated in the letter that it was indeed true, and used other vests to prove it, pretending to be mysterious and creating a mystery about what Hecate had secretly discussed with Dorothy.

Regarding the rumors about Pandora, Feilin did not plan to report it too early because he was worried that the family would take advantage of this disaster to do something. As for whether the family will send a righteous master, it is better to believe that Earl Zu will break the curse of their blood.

"Well, Scathach seems to be really interested in magic recently?" Felin felt the softness of Scathach while writing the letter. The little dragon girl has exercised her body now. She is very flexible and feels soft in her arms. Almost.

Of course, the touch came from Feili, and the feeling was shared by two people. It was a little embarrassing, but from Feili's perspective, it was the gentlest way to get along.

Regarding Scathach's strange dream, Felin couldn't investigate it even if he wanted to. He could only protect it first and then observe it.

On the other side, Fili has completed today's magic class. She is still very good at basic related knowledge. She has no pressure to get started with Scathach. Scathach also enjoys Fili's follow-up guidance.

Scathach put away today's notes. Although he still couldn't understand most of the text, he could learn slowly: "Sister Feili, it's really hard on you today. You have to teach me so late."

Fili touched Scathach's head: "It's not hard. You should remember the explanation part first and read the notes later. If you want to continue to deepen your magic knowledge, you must become literate as soon as possible. You must not only learn the languages ​​​​of several countries. Common language, and some ancient languages ​​have to be learned.”

Regarding linguistics, this world is quite scary. Even the language of Dragon Language, which has three strokes and one horizontal line, has a special dialect.

Human beings (generally referring to any humanoid race) have different languages ​​in different countries, different races, different geographies, and different eras. Even the lingua franca is divided into several types. The so-called lingua franca is a language used by a large empire to unify domestic races, not A unified term for the whole world.

There are very few classical documents, and various natural and man-made disasters, as well as falling stars and beasts, have caused the inheritance to be cut off, so don’t even try to understand all the texts in the world.

Therefore, even Feilin has only learned a few mainstream magic languages. Whenever he encounters someone with whom he cannot communicate, he will have to use spiritual magic to understand each other.

Scathach now reads and writes in the local language of Miriam. Usually, she goes to Feilin when she has time, and when Feilin is away, she goes to West Wild Flowers. As for Carol, she usually tries to explain the professional terms of alchemy to Scathach. .

Scathach was very embarrassed. After Sister Yuki moved in, Scathach helped her carry her luggage and communicated, only then did she realize that the value of knowledge is actually very precious. The knowledge that she has access to now may not be accessible to ordinary people in their lifetime.

This is indeed true. There are several heroes gathered in this small hotel now, including the snow girl Aislin, who is a transcendent.

Scathach is not talking about how to repay her now. She is thinking of other ways: "Sister Feili, while everyone is at the hotel recently, I want to buy some gifts for everyone."

Feili thought for a moment: "A gift? There are no good gifts around. If you want to thank everyone, why not make some meaningful souvenirs with your own hands."

Scathach sat down on the bed and asked seriously: "Then what should I do? I don't know what my brothers and sisters like..."

Feili raised her finger: "Then rub your shoulders and back."

Scathach immediately complained: "Not to mention that Brother Felin and Sister Serena are so young, and Sister Feili, you don't want to be regarded as an old woman, right?"

Feili was in trouble: "Well, it's possible. In fact, I'm not good at giving gifts, but the core must be thoughtful, and it's best to be something that can be used frequently. Hum, I'll leave this kind of thing to you, Scathach. Think about it for yourself, so that I can have some sense of expectation.”

Scathach decided and told Fei Li not to leave yet. She quickly ran to the desk, found a few pieces of white paper, cut it out and wrote something on it, then quickly ran back and handed it to Fei Li.

Feili took it and looked at it. It was a piece of paper with a crooked portrait of Scathach on it: "Use the ticket at will?"

Scathach put his hands behind his back and said with some embarrassment: "I am only good at running errands in the store. Within the scope of my ability, my brothers and sisters can ask me to do whatever they want. I will complete normal things well."

Feili touched Scathach's head tenderly: "You have really changed a lot. When you first came here, you were a hedgehog, like a child raised by wolves in the forest legend. You were still fierce to Felin. Now you have learned etiquette and dance. , his mood is much gentler and he is a good boy.”

Scathach threw herself into Fili's arms: "If you hadn't saved me, sister, I would have been killed as a monster. Sister Fili is really like my second mother. I really want to give the dragon stone to my sister." custody."

Feili continued to pat Scathach: "The dragon stone is a symbol of your life and freedom. Being too far away from you will make you weak, so you have to protect it. Speaking of which, how did you preserve your dragon stone before? "

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Scathach frowned: "I'm not sure. It happened inexplicably after I was turned into a dragon. My memory is blurry, but I know it is a dragon stone and it is very important to me. Ah, speaking of Sister Feili, there is another one Things… I don’t know whether I should say it.”

Feili picked up Scathach: "Tell me, there is nothing that my sister can't solve."

Scathach said: "Actually, my hometown is Karan, well...I don't say this because I am homesick. I have no feelings for my original family. It's just that after listening to Dorothy and Aunt Scathach, I feel that I might It’s from Karan. The reason why I turned into a dragon may also be related to Karan.”

This news surprised Feili. Shouldn't the blame be on Medea? But that's right. Medea's little ability was killed by her little sister in minutes, and she didn't look like someone with the ability to mass-produce dragon beasts. Scathach might have been trafficked, or she might be a test subject.

What happened to Scathach recently? Feili began to be cautious and would find ways to protect the people she knew around her.

Scathach, who was throwing herself in Feili's arms, was also filled with a huge sense of happiness. He was smelling the fragrant sister and hugging her soft sister, feeling at ease and satisfied.

The next morning, Filmin got up to check the account books and make a summary of the hotel's operating conditions, trying to save Nishinohana from worry and effort in the future. While working, he heard Scathach's knock on the door.

"What's the matter?" Feilin is very serious and rigid. He plays the role of the organization director and the good gentleman in the hotel. Everyone thinks that Feilin is a gentle and warm man. His daily track is three to one, and he has no transgressive behavior towards the girls. Except for Apart from talking a lot with Nishinohana, I don't talk much at ordinary times.

Scathach hesitated for two seconds and handed the free command ticket to Feilin: "This is to repay brother Feilin for his teachings. So much knowledge that can't be obtained from outside has been selflessly given to me. I can't think of a gift for my brother, so I just use it." This one."

Feilin actually didn't want to take this. He didn't want to have the slightest friendship with the girls here. He just wanted to be friends. He also planned to use this random command scroll in a joking way: "Then I'll use it now, Scathach." You can be my adopted sister, I..."

There was an unnatural smile on Feilin's face, and he mentioned on a whim that he would accept Scathach as his adoptive sister, because the sister in this world is connected by blood. When he was still alive, he once joked that it would be great if he could have more cute sisters. .

Thinking of this, Feilin felt depressed, and it also brought back unpleasant memories, which he put behind him in an instant.

And he also underestimated the girl's sensitivity. Scathach might not have noticed his expression, but he noticed the flash of nostalgia in Feilin's eyes. There might be some reason why he said this, so he immediately shook his head: "Brother Felin If you really want me to be your adopted sister, just say so. We’ve been together for so long, and I know who you are, brother, so, um, just call you brother. That’s fine, right? It’s a summons ticket.”

Feilin sighed: "It's really difficult to handle. Then help me clean up the room."

Scathach: "I'm usually cleaning up, so there's no need to use the summons coupons, right?"

Feilin took out his wallet: "How about going to buy groceries?"

"It's just a small thing."

"Squeeze your shoulders for me."

"It's all my brother. As long as you say something, I will help you. But brother, you have sore shoulders at such a young age. What will you do in the future?"

Feilin had no choice but to make a big move and stretched out his hand: "Then let me mention Sesu's request."

Scathach was shocked: "Huh?"

Feilin continued: "How about you let me pick you up and spin you around? It's such a difficult thing, is it okay to use the summons coupon?"

Shaka's face turned red, thought for a while, and stretched out his arms: "Isn't it just a hug? You have similar movements when you teach me to dance, right? It doesn't count as a waste. In short, Brother Feilin, this summons Let me think about it first and do something meaningful."

After saying that, probably because he was afraid that Felin would continue to make any embarrassing requests, Scathach ran away.

Feilin held the funny free-hand scroll. The portrait of Scathach on it was crooked and sticking out his tongue in a cute way. It was different from the one given to Feili last night. It was quite interesting. Let's keep it for now.

After that, Scathach took the opportunity to give one to everyone staying in the hotel, including the new arrival Aislin. Aislin was so moved that she almost cried and made a lot of snow candy marshmallows for Scathach.

It is not easy to enjoy a peaceful life in Miriam, but just last night, they learned that a country not far away was in dire straits.

Serena planned to recruit a team as a knight to go to the rescue, just to buy time for the refugees to escape. After completing the training in the morning, Serena temporarily handed over her equipment to Carol. In addition, he also bought himself four new spare swords, three knight spears, a halberd, and even had his shield custom-made.

It seems that Serena's weapons are really consumables. She is very strong and can use them ruthlessly.

After finishing my personal armament, it was already after lunch, and I went to Filmin alone to discuss what to do.

"Karan's situation is very dangerous. I plan to rescue the trapped residents and lords within my capabilities and eliminate as many monsters as possible." Serena did not directly say that she came to challenge the demons, but she definitely wanted to fight and wanted to understand The cruel world that Filin mentioned, "I want to recruit two hundred infantry and thirty cavalry, that's it."

Feilin immediately took out a pen and paper to settle the accounts for Serena. He received education from this world and had knowledge of logistics at his fingertips. After calculating ordinary military expenses for Serena, he also proposed additional expenditures.

After settling the accounts, Feilin raised a new question: "In such an occasion, we must recruit several powerful and experienced mercenaries. At the same time, in my opinion, we must draw up a contract with every soldier and mercenary."

Serena inquired: "What kind of contract? If it is an issue such as pension, it will be explained clearly during recruitment."

Feilin buried his head in his desk and wrote: "We need to explain the dangers in the Kalan area, tell them what kind of monsters they will face, what level of demons they will face, and the specific distribution of pensions after death, and leave files according to each person's situation. , I want to ensure that these people will not escape easily due to fear and powerful enemies, and I also want to provide the most basic insurance for those in danger.”

From Filmin's understanding, soldiers are not disposable tools and consumables. The mercenaries and adventurers in this world can also establish good interpersonal relationships. They are a unique force, and there may be SSR characters.

Therefore, Film recruits people with favorable treatment, based on credibility, and maintains morale and combat effectiveness with faith.

As for the quality requirements of orders and prohibitions, because time is tight, tasks are heavy, and there is no way to train troops, we will not consider them for now. Small-scale temporary troops have small-scale leadership methods.

Serena saw the preferential treatment clause in the contract: "To be honest, I don't have high expectations for the quality of soldiers recruited temporarily. Well...I..."

Feilin expressed his understanding: "You just want to fight and help those affected by the disaster. You recruit troops to take care of the refugees. Do you think you are dragging them to death? There is no need to think so."

Feilin patted the contract he had just drawn up: "After signing this contract, they should be aware of their mortality. Serena, while you acknowledge your own heart, don't underestimate those who are weaker than you. Are you willing to do anything for them? Not many people who risk their lives for survival are cowardly.”

That is to say, Serena is not accustomed to her aristocratic status. If she were replaced by other aristocratic masters, they would not care about the life and death of the untouchables, and the pitchfork serfs they recruited would be cannon fodder.

Then Filin said: "What we should consider now is the issue of baggage transportation and equipment distribution."

Serena asked doubtfully: "Do we need to pay for the arming of soldiers ourselves?"

Feilin had other plans: "If these people are lucky enough to return, they will be experienced soldiers. I want them to use my contract, my weapons and equipment, and continue to cooperate with me."

Serena hesitated: "The funds..."

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Feilin then showed a hint of embarrassment. Although he personally made a lot of money, the armed forces and preparation of baggage were slightly insufficient. Moreover, he invested a lot in hotels every month, and it was obvious that he could not afford the money.

"As for funds, let Feili try to attract sponsorship."

Felin opened a roll of maps.

"Karan is separated from Miriam by two small countries. These two small countries are very fragile as barriers. Once any disaster breaks out, it will easily hit Miriam. I want Feili to persuade the royal family to sponsor us. , it shouldn’t be difficult.”

It depends on who you are asking for sponsorship. Feili has been in the limelight recently, so it should be fine.

Chapter 114 Military expenses cannot be saved

In the end, Felin and Serena made a plan. An armed group of two hundred people was the basis, and military expenses could not be saved. Most of them would try to attract sponsorship from elsewhere, and a small part would be raised by themselves.

Serena was full of enthusiasm at this time and planned to go to the Adventurers Association to publicize Karan's affairs and recruit people with lofty ideals. Feilin was busy with business and went to see if the magic version of the marshmallow machine had been built.

Due to the long-term peace in Miriam City, the aristocratic power is slightly weak. Many of the nobles are still the first generation of military nobles. They do not have the arrogance and arrogance of the nobles of the big countries, and they are not very good at business. This has led to the expansion of capital. Those with better luck are , various strange forces drive capital circulation, all walks of life are booming, the people are prosperous, and there are many people going out for fun during holidays. Film intends to make money from these people.

It was impossible for him to push the machine to sell it by himself. Instead, he first targeted other hotels, taverns, grocery stores, and candy shops. Feilin traveled around the capital with sample machines. He did not force the sales, but adopted two sales plans.

The first is to rent the machine to the store for free, and the subsequent profits will be split in half. The second is to rent the machine for free. After that, the store finds it useful and can directly buy out the machine.

Since the manufacturing process of the cotton candy machine is simple, and Feilin has no intention of keeping it secret, he will earn as much as he can after completing this business. There are quite a lot of things that he can make money from.

Today's promotion has led to a lot of pre-sales for the popcorn machine. As the order from the workshop is completed, some funds can be returned, and subsequent operations can also provide a steady stream of military expenditures.

Serena didn't understand why a mere marshmallow machine could make money, but she was very surprised when she saw the contract that Felin brought back on the first day: "I don't understand. I went to the Knight Arena to fight and fight with people, so I signed up to fight today. The intensity of the game has reached a new level. You can only earn a few sets of trophies by playing a three-day tournament. It makes me uncomfortable that you can make money just by making a small thing."

Feilin waved his hand: "There is nothing to be embarrassed about. We are just good at different fields. Just think of me as Yuqing for others. Serena, knights have things that knights are good at, mages have things that mages are good at, and I am a mage."

Serena closed her eyes and took a deep breath: "I lost to a mage in the field of swordsmanship. Felin, you are also a hero, right? Why are you, like Feili, so weak that I can't tell? Your talents are both Can you cover up the smell?"

Felin had to think about how to answer. He taught Scathach how to suppress the aura, which is a technique. Under normal circumstances, others can observe their magic power. No matter how well hidden it is, it is not impossible. The cover-up of deceit is different. It is a piece of nothingness that even Hecate and Arius cannot see, a nothingness created for the purpose of deception.

Feilin didn't make excuses: "Secret."

Serena shrugged: "I plan to go home next. I have posted a notice at the Adventurers Association in the Royal Capital and took out the contract you drafted. I would like to recruit some people from the territory for the future soldiers. By the way. , can you give your orders for magic machines to my family in the future?"

Feilin felt a little surprised: "Can you do it?"

Serena nodded: "Father should be very interested. We just need to post notices, recruit craftsmen, and build more workshops. Now that the drought in the territory has been resolved, the people need more work opportunities. Farming land and food cannot be achieved overnight. At this stage, we still need to buy a lot of food, and we are very short of money. Can you give these orders to us in the future, and we will also provide more preferential treatment, and we will only share the profits and exempt from taxes for ten years, okay?”

Feilin was very happy: "I am planning to start a business. If your family can support it, of course it will be no problem to build more factories and manors in your territory. Feilin and I, well, we still have many plans waiting to be implemented. "

On the other hand, while Feilin was busy away from home, Feili took over the research on the power of deceit and began to try to create some new abilities.

Like cheating on Scathach.

Fili first folded an origami crane, covered it with her hands, brought it to Scathach, and described to Scathach a bird that she had never seen before. Scathach trusted Fili very much, and naturally believed that such a little bird existed. bird, and turned out to be a dove that was on fire.

This pigeon can really ignite other objects, which finally attracted the admiration of Nishinohana and Carol, and then everyone understood it tacitly, without asking Feili how she got this ability.

But after Feili created this counterfeit, she found that the magic power of the counterfeit was constantly passing away, and she quickly burned herself out if she left it alone.

It seems that like Bahamut, it needs external magic power for support, otherwise it will quickly disappear due to insufficient magic power.

Feili discovered that with Scathach's cognitive power alone, it was okay to change the paper cranes, but it was not enough to create something bigger. Feli also couldn't figure out where the limit of cognitive power was.

"But is creating fake things a form of deception? It always feels like putting the cart before the horse." Feili muttered again. She first used deceit as a perfect illusion. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was like a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, a mirror, and a moon in the moon. Perception, victory is achieved unconsciously.

Wait, since the same effect can be achieved...