The night passed quickly.
Sauron got up early the next day, because the third batch of supplies from Viper Island had already arrived. Now the transfer station of overseas bases is Viper Island, where there is a killer whale that is about to mutate into a sea monster, and it is a very safe place. Now that killer whale is almost approaching the size of a blue whale, and basically a slightly smaller ship can't even withstand a single collision with it. The sea area near Viper Island has been divided into restricted areas by Sauron, fearing that it will be attacked by the pirate king Asrod.
As long as it is not Sauron's ship near that sea area, it is possible to be attacked by this mutant killer whale!
In the first half month or so, there was a merchant ship from the sunken overseas. I don’t know if it was a real merchant ship or the secret eyeliner of the pirate king Asrod. Anyway, it was directly sunk by the mutant killer whale, and there was no one left on the ship. live. Since then, the others have learned a lot, and it takes bloody killings to make them understand that Sauron's words are not a joke. Viper Island stores a large amount of supplies, many of which are directly supplied to overseas bases, which can reduce the time for travel.
It is also easier to avoid other people's eyes and ears, after all, there are too many intertwined forces in Tailuo Port!
…
Not far from the camp, the leader of the drow warriors, Dark Blade Andri, was waiting in front of him.
"Your Excellency the Throat Cutter!"
Seeing Sauron approaching, he quickly leaned over and lowered his head, and then said, "I have already sent someone to send those dragon eggs to the priest. There shouldn't be any problem in hatching them, but whether they can be domesticated or not is a matter of concern." It’s hard to say. Because they have been away from the Underdark for too long, there are very few people in the group who know how to tame basilisks.”
"But we will definitely do our best!"
Sauron gave him a rather indifferent attitude when he heard that, and then said, "Yes. I see."
After speaking, he left directly.
Only the leader of the drow warriors was left standing on the spot. Dark Blade Andrei had a nervous expression on his face. After hesitating for a moment, he didn't follow up immediately. Instead, he beckoned a drow ranger and said with a frown, "He has treated us a little bit. I'm getting impatient! Those damn bitches haven't negotiated a result yet? At least they should make a statement, right? I'm worried that the throat-cutters will be more and more dissatisfied with us!"
The young drow ranger also looked nervous, and whispered: "Recently, many important positions in the defense have been taken over by those pirates. We basically can't get in the warehouse! Those pirates obviously want to prove that they are no worse than us. , I’m afraid we will be replaced if things go on like this! Besides, those pirates are all human beings, but we are all drow elves.
Speaking of which, the young drow ranger paused.
The two looked at each other and shook their heads. Dark Blade Andri frowned and pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth suddenly and said, "These damned females are so stubborn! Even though we are under the fence of others, they still look like How to behave underground!"
The drow ranger also had a thoughtful expression on his face when he heard the words, and suddenly lowered his voice: "Master Dark Blade, the drow warrior guards are very supportive of you! And your reputation is no worse than any priest, It's just because they are females that they have always been higher than you! I think that now that we have gradually integrated into the surface world, maybe some customs should be given up. As males in the group, we have more responsibilities, but we don't corresponding position."
“Time to make some changes!…”
"If Lord Darkblade is willing to stand up, I believe many drow warriors and rangers are willing to support you!..."
silence.
Dark Blade Andri fell silent after hearing the words, but his eyes burst out with a gleam of light, which seemed to be a little hot. Inside the drow elves, the status of male drow elves is quite low, basically they don't have much power. Even in the belief of the Dark Maiden, female drow still firmly occupy the dominant position. After thousands of years of inheritance and accumulation, the suppression of male drow is not without complaint, but the customs of the ethnic group have been deeply rooted, and the rule of female drow is still unshakable!
But now that they're on the surface, maybe there's a chance to make some changes
In the Underdark, if the male drow of any family is superior, it may be ridiculed by other drow families, and it may even be considered as challenging the dominance of the female drow, so it will be punished by the spider queen, or even be punished by the spider queen. Besieged by other drow families. But this is already the surface world, no one will attack them because of this.
A cold light appeared in the eyes of Dark Blade Andre, slowly clenched the handle of the knife, and said in a deep voice: "Give them another chance! They don't know the strength of the throat cutter, but we can't let the ethnic group be dragged into a situation where there is no redemption. abyss!"
Sauron's methods were too harsh.
All along, he gave people the impression that he was decisive in killing and cutting, and Dark Blade Andri was very worried about what terrible things would happen to this Throat Cutter exhausted his patience!
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Dock port.
As soon as Sauron arrived at the port, he saw the pastor of Ms. Fortune, who was on a field trip ahead. Jin was still dressed in such jewels, like a graceful and luxurious lady, but unfortunately she looked a little kitsch. If you want to use one word to describe the love of the followers of the Goddess of Wealth, then 'tyrant gold' is definitely their favorite color.
"Your Mightiness."
Cyclops had already been waiting by the side. After seeing Sauron, he immediately handed over a list, and then said, "This is the goods delivered. Then here is the news from the Ocean Temple."
"Hmm." Sauron reached out to take a look, and immediately said: "The materials allocated to the drow elves will be reduced by half, and the other allocations will be rewards for Eastern craftsmen."
After speaking, he opened the letter sent by the Ocean Temple.
After a few glances, Sauron couldn't help but frowned, and then put it away silently.
"Your Mightiness!"
Jin walked over with a smile on her face. She played with the agate ring on her index finger and said slowly: "It seems that we can sign an agreement? We have taken a fancy to that piece of land, from the slope in front to the land here, We are willing to buy it at a price that absolutely satisfies you. At the same time, if you have no problems, Fortune City will soon send people to support your construction of the port terminal."
Big appetite!
Sauron glanced at the place she was pointing at, and found that the location Jin had chosen was rather tricky. She had marked out nearly a thousand acres of land in one go. From the port to the border there, she almost took away the most useful land. a third of the land. And her pointing like this is tantamount to including one-third of the port, which makes Sauron hesitate a little.
"Your Excellency, don't rush to refuse!"
Jin had been secretly observing the changes in Sauron's expression. After noticing that Sauron seemed to disagree, he immediately said, "The fleet from the City of Fortune has already set off yesterday. Maybe after seeing our strength, your Excellency , there will be new changes soon. Money has the most powerful magic power, I believe we will not let you down."
Speaking of this, she couldn't help showing a confident and playful smile on the corner of her mouth.
But Sauron was silent for a while when he heard the words, and then put the letter away directly. The priest of the Goddess of Fortune in front of her is more informed than she is. The fleet of Fortune City actually set off yesterday, and she is already showing her strength by saying this. The background possessed by a Church of Gods that has stood for thousands of years will indeed throw him far away from the Pirate King who has just laid his foundation.
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Camp warehouse.
As soon as Sauron came back here, the half-elf first mate was already waiting.
"Your Mightiness."
The first officer of the half-elf leaned over slightly after seeing him, and then handed over a rather well-made leather armor, and said in a rather excited tone: "We have completed more than ten pieces of dragon leather armor made by craftsmen. It was just made today, and I have simply tested it, and the protection ability is no worse than that of the inlaid iron armor, and at the same time, it is much lighter to wear.”
"Your Excellency, please take a look!"
finished
A smile appeared on Sauron's face when he heard the words, he reached out to take it, glanced at it, then weighed it, and said with satisfaction: "Not bad! But this seems to be a dragon leather armor made of a bipedal pterosaur. The other part is Woolen cloth?"
Hearing the words, the half-elf first mate approached quietly, and whispered: "The other part is more difficult to make, and it may take a while, but the quality should be better than this batch."
Sauron nodded and said, "Let them finish as soon as possible. We may have to clean up the nearby indigenous people after a while."
A bloodthirsty smile appeared on the half-elf first mate's face, and he nodded heavily: "Don't worry, Your Excellency. The task will definitely be completed within this month."
"Item Type: Dragon Leather Armor [+1]
Item level: [first-order extraordinary item]
Item Description: This is a leather armor made from the dragon skin of a bipedal pterosaur. Compared with other armors, it is stronger and lighter, and has quite good protection capabilities. Part of the dragon skin characteristics of subdragon creatures will be retained on the leather armor, which makes it have good durability against fire, ice, and acid, and will not be easily damaged by enemy attacks. In terms of craftsmanship, this dragon leather armor is a bit rough and has not reached the top level effect, but it still has the potential for enchanting.
Equipment requirements: more than 8 points of strength [Because it is dragon skin, it is heavier than other leather armors.].
Equipment effect: subspecies of dragon skin, tenacity, protection level +5.
Weapon special effect: [Subspecies Dragon Skin], this dragon leather armor has the dragon skin protection ability of sub-dragon creatures, it can be directly immune to any attack with an attack strength below 5 points, and it can reduce the damage it receives when receiving most attacks. harm.
Weapon characteristics: [Toughness], this dragon leather armor is quite tough, which makes it not easy to break when it is attacked, and it is difficult for strong acid and flame to damage it easily. "
Sure enough, dragon skin is different!
Sauron held the dragon leather armor +1 in his hand, and nodded in satisfaction. This protective ability is not weaker than the inlaid iron armor. Using it to equip his subordinates will definitely increase the combat effectiveness by more than a little bit.
Too bad Sauron couldn't wear armor.
Because the wizard's spell-piercing will increase the chance of failure, especially for the kind of full-body armor that is too heavy, the chance of spell failure may increase to more than 50%. The only advanced class that can easily cast spells while wearing armor is [Arcane Knights]. They have a unique specialty ability called [Casting Spells While Wearing Armor].
(Arcane Knight [Advanced Profession]: Possesses the Specialty Vigilance, Iron Will, Advanced Specialty Combat Casting, Skill Specialization [Concentration], the characteristic can wear any armor to cast spells.) [Remarks: One of the high-level heroic advanced professions , the advanced system of dual cultivation of magic and martial arts.]
It is basically impossible for Sauron to wear armor.
The number of arcane knights is too small, and it is difficult for him to learn the specialty of [casting spells while wearing armor] from them, so he can only find a way to get legendary enchanted robes in the future. The legendary wizard robes also have a strong protective ability. You can even enchant the energy protection force field directly, and it will not affect your flexibility at all.
…
A busy day passes.
In the evening, Sauron took a walk around the camp after dealing with many things.
By the way, he also planned to check the research progress of the wizard Saruman. The reclamation of the cultivated land was almost completed, and the seeds would be planted in a short time. The fertilizer must keep up with the progress, otherwise the harvest this year would definitely not pass.
Now there are no weeds around the camp, and the neat roads can be regarded as extending in all directions. The laboratory of the wizard Saruman is in the north corner. He seems to like to study the plants in the tropical jungle.
Sauron soon came to an independent yard.
There are specially arranged spell traps nearby, and Sauron easily found them by relying on the thief's intuition. At the same time, the warning trap set by Saruman also discovered Sauron's arrival.
"Welcome Your Excellency!"
The gate of the courtyard opened automatically, a simple alchemy circle was performed, and then Saruman's voice came out of it: "I have almost finished what your Excellency needs."
"I'm conducting an experiment, and I can't separate myself for the time being. Your Excellency can come in directly."
Sauron glanced around, then entered the yard.
As soon as he entered, he saw some weird plants that looked a bit like pitcher plants, and there were many plants that were not easy to identify. These plants are planted around the yard and surrounded by special fences. There is a sign in front of each plant, recording the time of planting and so on.
"This is?… "
Sauron frowned slightly, and murmured, "Piranhas? He planted these plants?"
It should be those weird plants.
Although the size is different, and the smell of the living things is missing, it should be those man-eating plants in the jungle.
the difference is.
Those in the jungle seemed to be living beings, but these in front of them were a bunch of plants.
"Your Mightiness!"
Saruman came out of the room, he bent slightly and made an inviting gesture, and then said: "I have already finished what you want."
Seeing Sauron observing those plants, his expression changed slightly, and then he pretended to be relaxed and said: "These man-eating plants are very interesting, I am studying them."
"correct."
"These plants are using the fertilizer you need, and you can see that the growth rate is very good."
Sauron was keenly aware of Saruman's unnaturalness at that moment, but he didn't ask any more questions, after all, the other party was only in an employment relationship with him. The wizard's research hobby is very special, as long as it is not dangerous, it is within Sauron's tolerance. He had dealt with necromantic wizards before, and compared to those wizards who studied corpses all day long, Saruman's little hobby was nothing. So he got up and entered the room, and immediately saw a lot of bottles and jars, as well as many glass test tubes.
for a while.
It actually made him feel like entering a chemistry laboratory.
alchemy.
A field that includes medicine, enchanting, engineering, mana construction, etc., and even soul shaping is within the scope of alchemy.
Belongs to a very esoteric field of study.
There were three apprentices busy in the laboratory, and there was a cumbersome clay golem next to it. This clay golem looked very dull, as if it hadn't been injected with a soul, but stood beside it holding a weird utensil.
"Look, Your Excellency!"
Saruman took out a box containing particles the size of particles, which smelled like urea. He reached out and touched his beard, smiled and said, "This is what your Excellency wants. I have tested it, and it is very effective for any plant."
Sauron picked up one and observed it.
This is a bit different from the fertilizer he remembered, but the difference is not too far. Using struvite to convert it into fertilizer is not a very high-end process.
He gently put it back, and said in a deep voice, "How is the output?"
"This!..." Saruman felt a little embarrassed when he heard the words, and his voice lowered a little, and he said, "This is about the output in a day."
Sauron couldn't help frowning, and said, "No way. Too little!"
How much can there be in this box.
The amount of land he needs to reclaim is quite large. There are nearly a thousand slaves who are responsible for farming the land alone. This output cannot meet the needs of the cultivated land.
"I know!"
Saruman hurriedly said: "I'm trying to modify the alchemy tools. If I succeed, the output will increase a lot."
"En." Sauron nodded, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Increase the production as soon as possible. My request is not only to meet the needs of the cultivated land here, but also to make it a commodity."
"I think you should understand."
Saruman nodded seriously, and assured: "At the latest by the end of the month, the output will be able to meet your request."