parentshiftbook Chapter 14 You think everyone has magic?
Chapter 14 You think everyone has magic?
"I saw this flower in a foreign land a few years ago. It was everywhere there. I thought it was very beautiful, so I dug some up and took them back to have someone identify them."
Seraya wrote a few lines on a piece of paper and handed it to Su Lan: "These flowers are hard to grow on a ship, so I gave them to a friend. Why, do you want to plant them?"
"There aren't many grasses in the yard, so I'm planning to grow some plants to change the color."
Su Lan casually explained, took the paper, and looked at the two lines of small print on it.
"The Netherworld Flower is commonly found in places where pollution accumulates. It needs to absorb pollution and magic to grow and blooms in spring and autumn."
"The roots and rhizomes have detoxifying and pollution-resistant effects, while the leaves contain paralyzing and hallucinogenic toxins that can be used to make related medicines, but caution should be exercised when handling them."
"The Netherworld Flower doesn't have a good reputation, and it's not popular with many people," Seraya raised an eyebrow.
"But you can make some money in Villand. If you really want to raise them, I'll bring you some next time I come. You grow them well and I'll harvest them."
Su Lan understood what Seraya meant.
The Netherworld Flower needs to absorb pollution to grow; planting this thing is like openly telling others that your territory is extremely dark and sinister.
But Su Lan coveted the inheritance and wanted to see what the other party was really up to.
"Thank you very much then." Su Lan nodded.
Barrow's voice suddenly came from outside the door, slightly urgent: "Captain Seraya, we've spotted them!"
"Understood, you go and prepare, we'll move out immediately," Seraya replied, her expression remaining normal.
"Tia, see you in a month," she said, reaching out to pat Tia's head. "Learn from Su Lan; he's very shrewd."
"Also, if he bullies you, write it all down in a notebook. When I come over next time, I'll get revenge for you!"
After saying that, Seraya stood up and prepared to go out.
Su Lan took the opportunity to say goodbye and returned to the courtyard with Tia.
Not long after, a series of muffled sounds came from the distant sea, deafeningly loud.
"Su Lan, do you think Sister Seraya will win?" Tia asked, a little worried.
"No problem, Seraya has a map of the reefs, and the Storm Swallow is fully repaired. Even if we can't win, we can escape."
Su Lan offered a word of comfort, then wondered if she should send someone to check later, hoping they might be able to snag a bargain.
"That's true." Tia's expression relaxed.
Su Lan drew back the curtains and looked towards the sea. She didn't notice anything unusual, but she saw Reed pacing downstairs.
"I need to find some time to move the office outside; it's so inconvenient," Su Lan thought as she went downstairs.
When Reed saw the gate open, he quickly went forward, looking worried.
"Lord Su Lan, Luca and Linus went missing together this morning. I've arranged for people to search the entire area, but we haven't found any trace of them."
"They are both traitors. I discovered their whereabouts, and they have already escaped. I have my own arrangements for this matter, so you don't need to worry about it anymore."
"Luca and Linus are traitors?" Reed was taken aback.
"They've been following the Earl for over ten years, how could they have kept such a deep secret? Could the sounds at sea also be related to them?"
This reminded Su Lan that after Seraya finished fighting the pursuers, she might drop some parts, and he could go and pick them up!
"It doesn't matter," Su Lan pondered for a moment:
"Tell the fishermen not to go out to sea for the next few days, saying that there has been a pollution outbreak in the deep ocean and the waves are too big."
"Understood." Reed acknowledged the order, then hesitated before asking, "Should we select new guards?"
Su Lan did indeed have this plan.
The original team he brought only had four people, now that's half gone.
Although there aren't many things to do for the time being, we can manage.
But in a few days, he will not only have to farm, but also clear out monsters, and he will be short of manpower.
Su Lan suddenly remembered two pieces of information on the roster.
[Aaron the blacksmith is usable. I observed him at the tavern; he has a military air about him and seems to be a professional, though blacksmithing isn't his main occupation.]
[Carpenter Pete, usable. I've been to his house for drinks; he's not a big drinker, and his house has a lot of strange little things; he seems to know a bit about mechanical contraptions.]
He remembered these two; they were among the first to sign up for ship repair, and they were quite skilled.
Aaron was burly and unkempt, but his eyes occasionally flashed with a sharp glint.
Although Pitt's clothes were worn, they were neatly made, and he looked refined and cultured.
You could try to train these two.
"Reed, go and transfer Aaron to the guard, and then have Pete train with them for a few days to test their abilities."
Reed pondered for a moment: "Your judgment is indeed excellent. I was just hesitating whether to recommend them."
He thought for a moment, then said, "From what I've observed, Farmer Irwin has a bit of a talent for farming. Would you like to consider him as well?"
"Oh?" Su Lan became interested; he did indeed have the idea of developing agriculture.
"Give him two bottles of soil conditioner and let him try it out."
This person wasn't mentioned on the list, so they're probably not within "Su Lan's" social circle.
But since Reed made the recommendation, Su Lan trusted his judgment.
……
That night, Su Lan and Tia started crawling through the tunnel.
In retrospect, having Tia dig a tunnel to the west was a lucky accident.
The Netherworld Flower thrives in places where pollution accumulates, and isn't the west one of those places?
Su Lan recalled the bet they made a few days ago.
At the time, Seraya suggested bombarding the neighbor, which Su Lan found baffling. Now, thinking back, it was probably meant to be pointed at.
Sean is definitely up to something!
I couldn't find the time before, but now I'm taking this opportunity to go and see.
"There's movement up there!" Tia suddenly stopped what she was doing and listened intently.
"There seem to be five, no, six people patrolling. Their armor is clattering. Are they a patrol team?"
Su Lan was immediately envious.
What kind of nouveau riche is that!
Not only did they have patrol teams, but they were also equipped with armor!
He had painstakingly built up a guard of only a dozen or so people after half a month of hard work, and they were all lightly armed...
They've done their best not only to patrol the borders of their territory, but also to fend off the monsters that wander over!
no way.
Su Lan has neither money nor manpower, so she can't compare to the old aristocracy.
However, he also has advantages.
Once she has fulfilled her last wish and obtained the "Judge's Training Manual," Su Lan plans to make it public in the guard unit.
We have to win back some ground in terms of quality!
"Let's find a secluded spot and take a look!"
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. First, conduct reconnaissance.
Not long after, the ground suddenly collapsed, and a pit appeared silently.
Su Lan and Tia stuck their heads out and peered at the patrol team that had just passed by.
"The armor looks so heavy, and it doesn't even have anti-magic runes. I feel like one Mud Swamp spell would make them unable to move. Is it really effective?" Tia whispered.
"This is standard heavy armor, which is very rare in the kingdom. Do you think everyone knows magic?" Su Lan rolled her eyes at Tia.
"What's that sound?" The patrol team sensed something and instantly formed a defensive formation.
Su Lan reacted first, pressing Tia's head down and burrowing into the ground.
This is definitely an elite force!
If Sean is okay with sending them out on patrol, Su Lan will change her name to Tia's surname!