Chapter 144: Arms Trade
2015-04-09
Author: Floating Tower (诸生浮屠)
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Time passed again for another day.
Gloria’s research progress is unknown, and Soren did not disturb her.
This time, Gloria’s research was focused on the special metal analysis of Gisz. The related research has been ongoing for decades, and she relied on her authority to obtain the relevant materials. What she was doing now was reanalyzing the materials and grasping their properties. Whether she could make any breakthroughs depended on whether she could find a new direction for her research. So currently, Gloria was learning knowledge rather than pursuing academic breakthroughs, and her progress was quite rapid.
Soren was equally curious about the memory-transforming metal of Gisz!
Because he felt that this thing was quite advanced.
Even in the stellar age, research on memory metals didn’t reach such supernatural heights, let alone having the ability to transform automatically. Therefore, Soren completely supported Gloria’s research progress, thinking of ways to buy any expensive materials she needed. Even if this thing couldn’t be used for golem manufacturing temporarily, a shapeshifting weapon would be quite remarkable!
The transformation of Gisz’s weapons requires spiritual energy.
However, Soren happened to lack spiritual energy, so while he could use the Gisz Silver Blade, he had no way to transform it. Therefore, if Gloria’s research made a breakthrough, perhaps they could attempt to give it transforming abilities through energy storage methods.
Weapon transformation for a top-tier Wanderer like Soren would definitely unleash extraordinary combat power!
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On the third day.
Even relying on Gloria’s identity as a Witch Council member, Soren had to wait until the day after tomorrow to receive the news of the council’s approval. The Witch Council had quite strict controls over the large-scale grain and weapon trade in the Northern Region, let alone such extraordinary weapons; even ordinary military weapons were tightly regulated. This showed the confidence of the high-level witches in the Northern Region. If it were any other place, like certain kingdoms in the South, even large iron trade would likely be strictly controlled.
It was akin to the salt and iron monopolies of the Central Plains, where many kingdoms were worried about weapons falling into the hands of outsiders.
For example, if they fell into the hands of Lizardmen, Half-Orcs, Werewolves, etc., it would be tolerable if they fell into the hands of human internal rebels. However, once in the hands of these naturally strong humanoid creatures, their combat effectiveness would significantly increase with an abundance of weapons and equipment.
“Your Excellency.”
A middle-aged man who appeared to be a clerk approached Soren and slightly bowed, saying, “The items you requested have been delivered, and this is the bill that needs to be paid. The council is waiting for my return to report.”
Behind him were three heavy Iron Golems and several guards from the city’s guard squad.
A military arms trade worth almost 100,000 Gind was significant enough that even the Witch Council sent Iron Golem guards. Although the middle-aged man looked like a clerk, he was actually a Third Tier Wizard. Thanks to Gloria’s connections, Soren ultimately purchased a batch of First Tier extraordinary military weapons from the Witch Council and also received implicit support from them. Since they were willing to sell him arms, it was clear that the Witch Council had accepted Soren’s identity.
“No problem.”
Soren exchanged a glance with his deputy behind him, then opened a box. Inside was neatly arranged a set of swords and weapons. He had ordered all weapons, as half of the pirates’ combat effectiveness relied on weapons, while their need for armor was relatively low. Moreover, Soren had a dragon and a group of Bipedal Wyverns nearby his camp. If he needed armor, he could easily craft a batch of quality leather armor himself.
Pirates basically do not wear heavy metal armor. Their combat style does not suit heavy armor!
Clang.
Soren drew a longsword and checked its attributes.
“Item Type: Longsword [+1] (Enchanted)
Item Level: First Tier Extraordinary Item.
Item Description: A weapon made from expertly layered forged steel, infused with special materials during the forging process, crafted using the Northern Region’s folding steel technique. It underwent simple alchemical enchanting afterward. The blade of this weapon has basic runes etched on it, which can deal additional damage upon striking an enemy.
Equipment Requirements: Over 8 points of Strength.
Equipment Effect: Folding steel characteristics, +2 Sharpness, +1 Penetration, +1 Energy Damage.”
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In terms of attributes.
Such a First Tier weapon was still inferior to the curved blade +1 that Soren originally forged, as these were mass-produced military extraordinary weapons. However, as extraordinary weapons made in the Northern Region, they all shared a significant characteristic: all these weapons underwent simple enchanting. While it only added 1 point of energy damage, its impact in battle was quite noticeable, especially against certain enemies.
Clang!
Soren swung the sword against a normally forged shortsword, which was directly severed, while his sword showed no signs of damage. Extraordinary weapons are still extraordinary weapons; the contrast with ordinary weapons was quite apparent. He nodded to a subordinate nearby, and immediately two people came over carrying a heavy box. Soren’s profits from this trip were basically all inside, even most of the rewards from defeating the White Dragon were spent on this batch of weapons.
It could be said.
Equipping these weapons would give his pirates combat power equivalent to a city’s standing army.
Be it against Indigenous People or against another Pirate King.
Even when attacking cities along the Southern coast in the future, Soren’s elite pirates would have the capability to engage regular troops. Naturally, Soren could not remain overseas forever; when the time was right, he would ultimately have to stretch his hand back to the mainland.
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Time gradually approached February.
Soren unexpectedly stayed here for another five days, and only then did he wait for Gloria to complete her research on the Gisz Silver Blade. Afterwards, they set off on their return journey to the Overseas Islands. Before leaving, Soren took another look at the Northern Region’s port city, unsure if the next time he returned, it would still be as peaceful as it was now. Because of the powerful Northern Witches, the impact here was not significant. He had just received news that a kingdom in the southern region had already fallen into war.
Duke Pidner.
A southern noble whose name Soren had never heard of, publicly announced three days ago his dissatisfaction with the king and the brutal rule of other nobles, leading the army loyal to him in revolt.
This was the public news.
From Gloria, Soren learned another part, that the Witch Council had investigated and found traces of demons at play.
This rebellious kingdom was encroaching upon Soren’s territory!
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