Brunan Garrilando had no self-consciousness as the owner of the Red Crow Tavern, and turned a blind eye to the nagging complaints of his tavern headmaid, Miss Louise. Lorist rummaged through the parcels, satchels, animal skins, and rattan boxes piled on the ground, while muttering:
"Two pieces of black scale rhinoceros hide, this is what Tom wants from the armor shop..."
"Five pieces of red-eyed black fox fur, ordered by Old Burke in the leather goods store..."
"Three black gold python skins, the weapon shop Johnson will make a scabbard..."
"A bunch of dappled horn horse tendons, Chris will make the bowstring..."
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"What is this?" Gary Lando held up a gray-white bone that was one meter long.
"The arm bone of the legendary Sharp-billed Fierce Dragon was made into a bone stick by the Lemando natives of the Ruins Islands. It is light and extremely hard. This is what Sir Malef wants to collect." Lorist put down the roast goose in his hand and replied.
The sharp-billed Xiaolong is said to be a large bird artificially created by magicians thousands of years ago with night owl and dragon blood. It is fierce and aggressive, and it has long been extinct. A complete skeleton was discovered a hundred years ago in the Ruin Islands, once the kingdom of wizards, and was named by scholars after its huge long, pointed mouth.
Sir Malef is one of the more prestigious regulars of the Red Crow Tavern. He seems to be a nobleman from the Principality. After getting tired of political disputes, he came to Morente City and bought a whole house in a block not far from the Red Crow Tavern. The house is secluded. He prefers to collect strange things.
"Oh." Since it was Sir Mallov's request, it is not surprising. Putting down the gray-white bone, Gary Lando picked up a leather wallet again, in which were inserted seven glass bottles that looked like test tubes, filled with liquids of seven different colors: "What are these?"
"Professor Simpson from the White Rose College asked for the blood of seven kinds of monsters in the ruined islands. He said he got an ancient book and asked me to get him the blood of the seven kinds of monsters in the ruined islands. He wanted to see if he could copy the blood from the ancient book. A potion formula." Lorist explained.
Only then did Gary Lando discover a small label on the bottom of the glass bottle, on which was written the name of the monster: "Black-gold python, green-backed wolf, black-scaled rhinoceros..."
"This old guy Simpson really has so many gold coins that he has no place to spend them, duplicating potions? Thanks to him, how can he make potions now that there are no magicians and magic power!" Shaking his head commented.
"Then what is this?" Gary Lando shook a thick bamboo tube, which was one meter long and sealed. It seemed to still contain liquid, and it rattled when it was shaken.
"Uh..." Lorist was a little embarrassed, and he hesitated for a while before answering: "This is the Terrence donkey whip that El asked me to bring him in private..."
Terrence's donkey whip, a specialty of the Ruins Islands, is a well-known masculinity product, and is loved by nobles and men of all ages.
"Puchi..." Hearing that it was Terrence's donkey whip that El privately asked Lorist to bring, Miss Louise covered her mouth and laughed non-stop.
Gary Lando's face turned blue: "It's unreasonable, this bastard needs to strengthen his yang at a young age, his cultivation has not improved, he knows how to lie on women all day long, but he can't even lay a dick, he must be taught a lesson! Put this thing in my place first, and if El asks you, let him come to me."
El, whose name is Brunan Evanbert. Hei Boss, a two-star silver swordsman in the nearby three blocks, is also Gary Lando's nephew and only relative.
There was a mess of cups and plates on the table, Lorist raised the wine glass in his hand to Chef Fatty Mai, drank the remaining fruit wine, let out a long breath, and burped contentedly: "Sister Louise, look at the Does Old Luke have any business? If not, ask him to come and give me a haircut and shave my face. Also, let me have a room upstairs, get some hot water and take a shower, and I will sleep well. In addition, my rattan box Please take the clothes and the things you are wearing to the laundry for cleaning, and then go to Aunt Misha’s tailor shop to buy me a suitable new suit, and hang them on the cabinet first.”
Old Luke came very quickly. At this time, the small barbershop he opened at the back door of the Red Crow Tavern didn't have many customers. He packed up his tools and came over as soon as he heard Lorist's greeting. First wrap a black linen cloth around Lorist, then put a shiny silver plate on the table cleaned up by Miss Louise, which is used as a mirror, and then hold the small hair scissors and sea The comb made of ivory asked: "As usual?"
In Galintia, except for the nobles in some countries who have specific hairstyles to show their status and respect, they basically follow everyone's preferences, but sometimes some so-called fashionable hairstyles such as wavy perms and ponytails are also popular. At this point, Lorist thinks that there is no difference from his previous life except that the barber tools are relatively backward.
Lorist has always liked to cut his hair short, that is, a small crew cut. On the one hand, this is the influence brought about by serving in the army for seven years in his previous life. On the other hand, it is also because it is easy to take care of and cleans quickly.
"Well, as usual." Lorist sat upright.
Old Luke clicked his tongue and said: "Actually, Little Locke, your black hair should be grown long. Look, how beautiful is such a pure black. With a long ponytail, there must be many girls falling for you."
"Put it down, it's too troublesome to wash your long hair every day. By the way, old Luke, tell me what's new in the past six months?"
Old Luke likes to chat with people when he gets a haircut, and he can talk about any news around here, big or small.
While trimming his hair, he thought about it: "It's nothing new. Two months ago, Lin De, who was selling fruit on the street corner, was hit by a frightened horse, but he got four Jinford's compensation and made a small fortune. Last month Butcher Watt's prodigal lady was caught in the face again with a mercenary, and the mercenary of the Black Iron Order was chopped off by Watt in the shoulder, laughing to death, Watt has not awakened his grudge."
"If you want to talk about major events, the newspaper published three months ago said that the war in the north has subsided. After two years of unremitting efforts by the business alliance, the warring parties have finally reached a peace agreement. The newspaper said that the business route to the north is on the way. Shining with golden light, the newspapers for more than two months have published news about the recruitment of mercenary guards or the purchase of shares by chambers of commerce going to the north, but there have also been reports of many chambers of commerce going to the north being robbed by robbers."
"Oh, the Krissen Empire in the north isn't fighting any more?" Lorist really didn't expect such a profound event to happen in the Galintia continent after half a year since he went to the Ruins Islands. As for the peace that the newspaper said was achieved through the efforts of the commercial alliance, no one took it seriously. The powerful empire in the north has always been the life and death enemy of the Ford commercial alliance. For more than 160 years, the famous battles between the two sides have There are three times. Six years ago, since the death of the old emperor of the empire, the three princes fought for the throne. The happiest thing was the business alliance.
"Tell me, what's in the peace agreement?" Lorist was very curious about what conditions the business alliance offered. The three princes of the northern empire and a dozen grand dukes fought for nearly six years, smashing a vast and extremely powerful empire to pieces. The people were poor and soldiers were depleted, and even the great nobles had to live on loans. If it is said that there is no business alliance behind this, no one will believe it.
"Ah, I really didn't pay attention to this content. You know I'm just a haircut, and I don't care about any national affairs..." Old Luke was a little embarrassed.
"I know that." The old Thom on the side was very happy. As a retired postal official, commenting on state affairs has always been his hobby: "There are three main points. The first is that the empire is divided into three kingdoms and seven kingdoms. A Grand Duchy. In other words, the Cressen Empire, which was originally on the head of the business alliance, is gone, and there will be no more northern invasion wars. The second is to keep the trade routes open. Whether it is a kingdom or a duchy, business taxes are 10% Tax 1. And the various chambers of commerce under the business alliance are free to open stores in the territories of major lords to carry out commercial activities. The third article is that the business alliance will provide a batch of loans of varying amounts to the three kingdoms and seven duchies , the interest rate seems to be seven to thirteen percent."
"Brother Locke, I remember that you seem to be from the north. There was a badge on the carriage that took you to the academy back then. It should be a nobleman? Now that there is no war in the north and the trade routes are opened, you don't want to go home. Take a look?" Chef Mai Fatty Mai, who was sitting across from him, seemed to recall the first time he met Lorist at the gate of the academy ten years ago, and asked when he heard the gossip about the north.
"Little Locke, are you from the Christen Empire? Or a nobleman?" Old Luke was fussing.
When the old emperor of the empire was still alive, he frequently ordered the border troops to launch invasions on the Mana Hill Plain where the business alliance was located, especially those imperial nobles who took advantage of the fire, and the private soldiers brought by them did great harm to the people of the business alliance . As a resident of Morente City, the capital of the business alliance, although he doesn't say he shouts and kills people from the Cresson Empire when he sees them, he has absolutely no affection for those imperial nobles.
"To be correct, I am a Northlander from the Krissen Empire, that is, a Northern Highlander. I am thousands of miles away from here. The Northlanders have never come to the Mana Hill Plains to fight against the Merchant Alliance. It is too far away. It takes two or three months to march alone. My father is a baron, and his territory is in the far north. I am the second eldest in the family, with an older brother above and a younger brother below. It is not my turn to inherit the title of the territory. Go to Morente City Going to school means that my family has given up on me. Although the North has fought for six years, my family and I have lost contact with each other seven years ago, which means that I have to support myself. So now I am from Morente City, , has nothing to do with the family," Lorist explained.
"Well, in order to prevent their children from having disputes over the title of the territory in the future, in addition to emphasizing the cultivation of heirs, many nobles adopt methods of exile, enfeoffment or marriage for other children. Cases like Little Locke are very common, after all His family title is only a baron." Old Thom nodded in agreement.
Old Luke was very quick. Not only did he cut his hair, but he also took out a sharp blade to shave off the fine hair on Lorist's face and the beard stubble on his chin. Finally, he even applied a little oil to protect his skin. .
Satisfied with touching his smooth chin, Lorist generously gave Old Luke a small silver coin, and ordered Fatty Mai to serve Old Luke and Old Tom each a glass of rye ale, and keep it to his account. Pick up the two swords of different lengths on the table, and follow Louise to the second floor.
There are eight guest rooms on the second floor of the Red Crow Tavern, four on the left and four on the left. At the end of the corridor is the stairs to the third floor.
As soon as I went up to the second floor, I heard hoarse voices of happy men and women coming from a room on the left.
Lorist asked curiously, "Who is still tossing around all this time?"
Sister Louise didn't even look back: "It's Zhu Mili, who picked up the three black bear brothers for seven big silver coins at noon. It's been more than three hours, I don't know if she will be able to get up at night."
Julie is also a maid in the tavern. As for the three black bear brothers, Lorist knows them well. The three brothers are all low-level mercenaries who practice fighting spirit in the military. live. The three brothers were tall, dark and strong, and they were nicknamed the Three Black Bear Brothers. Over time, this nickname became their official name.
The guest room that Sister Louise took Lorist to was the first room on the right at the end of the corridor. There was already a large bathtub and hot water in the room.
Lorist put down the two swords in his hands, drew out the two daggers on the boot, and removed the sleeve quiver on his left arm. He couldn't wait to strip himself naked and get into the bathtub.
Sister Louise handed over a piece of pink soap with a floral scent, and put a white linen towel beside the bathtub, cleaned up the clothes on the floor, found the money bag, sword buckle, belt bag and belt, and put them on the table. When I went out, I remembered something, and I went back to the bathtub and asked, "Little Locke, are you free tonight in three days?"
"I don't know, what's the matter?" Lorist raised his face from the water and exhaled long.
"Well, three days later, a girl from my village came to the tavern to be a maid. She wanted to sell it for a good price for the first time, and she asked for two gold coins. Little Locke, you made a lot of money this trip, so I will do a favor for the elder sister. No?"
"Huh? Are you, Zhu Mili, Sarah and Nina in the tavern? Why are you recruiting new people?"
"Nina went back to get married last month, and she is not coming back. The girls in my village are also planning to work in a tavern for two or three years before going back to marry after saving enough money. The eldest sister promised to find a girl for her first marriage." Handsome and rich boy, Little Locke, can you help me with this?"
Lorist replied vaguely in embarrassment: "Let's talk about it..."
He sank himself into the water again.
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