Chapter 310 The big fish that took the bait
At the same time that the Demon King’s back disappeared from the sight of everyone in the Dragon World, on the official website forum of “Calamity OL”, a discussion about “The Demon King appeared on the planet Kaa” was rapidly heating up.
At first, there were just a few players posting, saying that when they were spawning monsters in the nameless wasteland, they saw a figure in a black robe from a distance.
That man killed the terrifying chaos beast with just a wave of his hand, and was often accompanied by a rainbow-like undead army behind him.
· Those who were interested in the forum quickly recognized the identity of the person.
This person is none other than the monarch of the necropolis—their respected Demon King!
Unexpectedly, the camp BOSS would personally jump out to help him save the situation. A group of players who were blessed by the Demon King were also flattered and exclaimed that it was incredible.
Soon, more and more witnesses jumped out, and the number of posts in the forum showed an explosive growth——
Professional digger of ancestral graves: "Brothers! I took a jade photo of Lord Demon King!"
Super Seal: "Get out! Who wants to see that shit? Xi, I want to look at Sarah! (color)"
Rainbow Cheese: "I want Sarah to look at me like I'm looking at garbage! (color)"
Gou Shi: "This is outrageous, brother. (Horrified)"
Professional digger: "I'll wipe it! Where's my photo? The one that was there just now?!"
Mummy Man in the Necropolis: "Do you have a big brain to analyze what it means for the Demon King to appear on the planet Kaa at this time?!"
· Please choose a more normal name: "Do you still need to analyze? The next expansion pack will definitely be launched on the planet Kaa!"
· Go to the dock to get some sea time. Ou: "Attack brothers!"
Turtle School Immortal: "Analysis post: Lord Luo Yan's attack location is speculated! Which wasteland is the perfect location to ambush the BOSS!"
The storm of the B01 version update has not yet subsided, and a new storm has set off among the players of "Calamity OL".
Some people have excitedly speculated that the next expansion pack is very likely to take the planet Kaa as the stage and start a new round of war around the forces of Chaos and the Demon King.
Some people have sensed an opportunity and believe that Lord Luo Yan's appearance heralds the coming of a new war and is an excellent opportunity to seize resources in advance and plan for the future.
For a time, a large number of professional combat players began to take action.
【Transfer Announcement】, 【Kaa Planet Strategy Team Recruitment】, 【Wasteland Hunter Team Establishment】… there are all kinds of posts emerging one after another.
The atmosphere in the entire official website forum, from the tactical discussion area to the resource sharing area, has become extremely heated.
More and more adventurers, undead, skeletons, and ratmen players bid farewell to the Janna continent, which is still recovering peace. They take their own luggage and ambitions and board the teleportation array heading to the front line of the planet Kaa.
——The great migration of fighting maniacs has just begun!
And all this is just in line with Luo Yan's wishes.
In his opinion, the situation in the Janna continent has been basically stable, and continuing to keep a large number of combat-oriented players there will only cause a waste of resources, and may even cause unnecessary conflicts and chaos.
It is better to guide these energetic undead legions eager to fight to the planet Kaa.
This desolate, chaotic and war-torn world is perfect for these fighting madmen.
And the particularity of the players between the artifacts and the Chosen Ones makes them less likely to be seduced by the belief in the Flame of Destruction...
...
On the other side, the continent of Janna.
The early morning sea breeze swept over the shoals outside Deadwood Harbor with a moist coolness. In the gray sky, only a few weak rays of sunlight penetrated the clouds and fell on the old watchtower.
The militiaman standing on the tower yawned and was about to cover his eyes with his hat and take a nap, when he suddenly saw a fleeting silhouette of a sail coming from the sea.
He was stunned for a moment, then rubbed his eyes and looked towards the sea again.
One ship, two ships...twenty ships.
What the hell? ?
He was stunned.
Him then stood up from the chair suddenly and shouted at the bell ringer who was dozing below the tower. Soon, the clanging bells rang near the sentry tower.
"What happened?" John, an old man who was drying his fishing nets, squinted his eyes and looked at the horizon, but he couldn't see anything due to the height.
At this time, a young sailor ran over from the direction of the dock, waving his arms excitedly as he ran, and shouted loudly to the people on the shore.
"East! On the sea! Many big ships are coming!"
"Ships?" Old John was stunned for a moment, his face changed slightly, and he muttered to himself, "It's not pirates..."
Another fisherman squatting next to him rolled his eyes.
“Are you stupid?! Since when did pirates have a fleet?!”
Then someone laughed again.
"Who would rob this useless place?"
Old John touched the back of his head in embarrassment.
It seems to be the same...
More and more residents are flocking to the pier. Crowds of people gather on the shore in a bustling manner, looking at the horizon in the distance.
On the floating sea surface, black smoke pillars shot straight into the sky, slowly revealing the huge and majestic silhouette of the ship.
That's the empire's fleet!
Hall of the broad white sails stand tall, and the tilted bow is like a city wall standing on the sea. The most eye-catching thing is the chimneys that spit out steam, which look like a fortress with smoke floating from a distance.
"The flag of the empire! Have you seen it? That golden eagle!" someone shouted excitedly.
"The Imperials are finally here? Can we go home?" A woman with a weathered face eagerly held the arm of the person next to her, her eyes full of expectation.
"Go home? Do you think the Empire will send you back for free?" The dockworker not far away laughed mockingly and said sourly, "Be careful, they are just here to collect taxes."
This is often the case in other areas of the New World, and the Empire is mainly responsible for exporting wars and tax bills to them.
Just these country bumpkins who have just left the old continent will be full of affection for the empire and want to lick the emperor's dermatitis.
But——
Who wants the people of the empire to make up the majority here?
His complaints were insignificant and were quickly drowned in the louder noise.
"I heard that the empire has a very good relationship with the lord here, Baron Teach..." A well-informed young immigrant lowered his voice and said, "Maybe they are really here to rescue us!"
There were noisy exchanges among the crowd.
Generally speaking, most people are very happy, only the sailors of the Traveler who first came here were murmuring in their hearts.
People exchanged excited and expectant glances with each other, crossing themselves on their chests to thank Saint Sis for his helping hand.
Saint Sisius above——
You have indeed not forgotten your devout believers!
Their prayers these days are not in vain!
At this moment, Captain Keidson, who had rushed to the top of the watchtower, was holding the monocular tightly, his heart beating faster involuntarily.
Him As early as a week ago, he knew that General Hamelton of St. Ilburg was coming, but he did not expect that the respected general would bring all the warships in St. Ilburg.
What is this for? !
Kedson's thoughts were running very fast, and it took him less than half a minute to find the "correct answer."
There is no doubt——
This is to support the respected Prince Colin!
In order to shock the Gutav United Kingdom behind the Sun Step Mountains!
The generals of the empire want to make it clear to those long-tailed reptiles that behind Prince Colin stands an empire that they cannot afford to offend!
This is the only explanation!
Otherwise, he could just bring one ship over, so why bother bringing the entire fleet over? !
"Hurry! Get ready to welcome the distinguished guests!" Keidson shouted excitedly and ordered to his men waiting under the ladder, "Go and change into clean clothes! No matter what, Deadwood Port must show its best appearance!"
While the residents were excitedly watching, a completely different atmosphere filled the fortress on the hills near Deadwood Port.
Baron Teach looked pale and paced nervously back and forth in the camp, beads of sweat on his forehead rolling down his temples.
"Why did the empire's fleet... come so fast? What should we do?"
Different from Teach, Lumil on the side looked much calmer.
He lightly patted Teach on the shoulder and said calmly.
"Baron, please calm down. I have notified His Highness the Prince through special channels. I believe you will get a response soon."
Teach stared anxiously in the direction of the coast and muttered in a low voice.
"Are you sure? Lumil, this is not a trivial matter! If we mess up, neither of our heads will be saved!"
Lumir smiled faintly, his eyes firm and confident: "Don't worry, everything is under the control of the Demon King."
At the same time, the fleet on the sea slowly approached, heading towards Deadwood Port like sea beasts forming a formation.
The Tide Tribe lizard people who were lurking behind the rocks not far from Deadwood Harbor and chasing fish happened to see those battleships, and their faces covered with scales invariably had solemn expressions written on them.
"They are indeed here..." A Tide Tribe lizard man whispered to himself, exchanged glances with his companion next to him, and then turned around and got into the waves.
They need to bring the information back to the clan immediately——
Then pass the chief to the chiefs of the United Kingdom to inform them!
At the same time, on the deck of the flagship, General Hamelton in full dress was looking at the harbor in the distance with high spirits.
The situation here was beyond his expectation.
Originally, when he saw the report handed over by Captain Derek, he thought there was only a small village with a population of less than a hundred.
But looking at it now, Derek's estimate is still conservative.
There are five or six hundred people here.
Perhaps there are more living in invisible places!
Captain Derek stood beside him, slowly lowered the telescope in his hand, and said in a voice with a hint of incredulity.
"It's unbelievable... I've only been away for less than a month, and this harbor has actually changed again."
"Oh?" General Hamelton looked back at him and asked with a smile, "What was it like when you left?"
Derek thought for a while and then said.
"It was much more dilapidated and desolate than it is now...it seemed that there were far fewer people than it is now."
General Hamelton did not find anything strange.
First of all, he has never seen Deadwood Port like it was before, and secondly, he has seen countless more prosperous ports than this one.
Looking at Derek, who was frowning and thinking, he smiled and patted his shoulder.
"I have read your report. You mentioned in the report that some residents of Deadwood Port ran to the nearby mountains to escape the tsunami. Maybe those people have returned."
Is that so?
Derek always felt that it was not that simple, but he couldn't think of a better explanation for a while, so he could only lightly shrug his shoulders.
Perhaps.
In fact, this matter is not that important, let alone his business.
They came here to seek cooperation with Prince Colin, and by the way, test the strength of the Gutav United Kingdom to see if they are worth wooing, and how much it costs to woo them.
Standing not far away, General Hamelton's adjutant was seriously writing and drawing in his notebook, recording the observed situation.
Not long after, the fleet stopped in the shallow waters outside the port, then put down the landing sampans one by one and rowed towards this small fishing village-like port.
The distance of several hundred meters was quickly crossed.
The moment General Hamelton stepped onto the pier, the crowd of onlookers suddenly burst into enthusiastic cheers, and the loud shouts and applause almost shook the entire port.
"Long live the Empire!"
"Long live Saint Sith!"
"Praise the Emperor! You finally remembered us!"
When General Hamelton stepped onto the pier, the crowd of onlookers suddenly burst into enthusiastic cheers, and the loud shouts and applause almost shook the entire port.
The soldiers who landed on the coast quickly lined up on both sides, carrying muskets and holding high flags with the imperial golden eagle coat of arms, forming a solemn ceremonial avenue for their generals.
Hamilton smiled kindly, raised his hand to signal to the crowd, stepped off the pedal calmly, and slowly scanned this simple but vibrant port.
He noticed that a large amount of wood and stone were piled up on the port, and there were sheds and newly built warehouses under construction everywhere. The workers were busy and busy, showing a prosperous scene.
This makes Hamelton feel quite happy.
He originally thought that this place was just a poor place where the troubled people gathered. Now it seems that the vitality and development prospects here are far better than he expected.
Perhaps——
I should help them, at least repair the pier here.
The efficiency of transporting food by sampan is really low.
At least ten cargo ships with a displacement of 3,000 tons must be able to dock here at the same time, in order to hope to support the route that meets St. Ilburg's food needs.
Hamilton was making a calculation in his mind, and at the same time he ordered the adjutant beside him to write down the matter, and wait until he and Prince Colin finished talking before making a decision.
Just when he was about to walk towards the port, a middle-aged man wearing a badly worn black dress, who clearly looked like a businessman in distress, hurriedly squeezed out of the crowd.
"General! Please wait!"
He bowed deeply to Hamelton who stopped in his tracks, his tone full of pleading.
"Dear General, my name is Arnold. I was once the captain of the merchant ship "Silver Shark". I came here after being shipwrecked and have been stranded for a long time! Please take us for a ride when you leave for the sake of being fellow subjects of the empire!"
The baron here is like a pirate. He has only lived here for less than half a month, and the silver coins in his pocket are almost at the bottom!
As soon as his voice fell, other merchants and sailors who were still hesitating rushed forward and pleaded in all directions.
"Your Excellency, General, please show mercy!"
"As long as we can get out of here, let us go to St. Ilburg!"
What does it mean to go to St. Ilburg?
Are you able to go to important military areas?
Who knows if you are followers of the devil!
Hamilton frowned. Although he was impatient with these selfish businessmen, he still maintained his dignity and did not reject them directly.
He gently raised his hand to signal that the crowd gradually quieted down, and then said in a gentle tone:
Hitchhik "All citizens of the empire, I understand your eagerness and want to help you. But St. Ilburg is also in a very difficult situation now. Due to the impact of the tsunami, most of the supply of supplies has been cut off. The current situation is very unoptimistic. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to take care of you."
A disappointed sigh broke out in the crowd, but Arnold still refused to give up and continued with a hopeful face.
"General, even if we don't go to St. Ilburg, just send us to a nearby port! We'll find a way on our own..."
As long as we can get out of this hellish place!
Hamilton sighed softly and his expression became more serious.
"This is the second thing I want to tell you! Not only you, but the ports in nearby coastal areas have also suffered serious damage. The situation in those places is even worse than here - Deadwood Port is at least still under construction, while many other ports are abandoned, and even clean fresh water cannot be guaranteed."
He did not know the situation of other ports, and basically referred to the situation of Saldo Port.
As for why you say that...
Just kidding.
That was a huge tsunami that affected the entire coast of the vast ocean!
I am afraid that only the ports along the North Sea and the Whirlpool Sea were spared. It is said that even the ports on the west coast of the empire were affected.
If he lets go now, he will probably have to carry a bunch of oil bottles wherever he goes in the future.
He is here to solve the supply problem in the eastern coastal area, not here to cause trouble for himself.
After hearing these words, the crowd fell into silence. Especially the eyes of the merchants and captains were full of loss and confusion.
General Hamelton had no reason to lie to them.
If this is the case, it will be impossible to leave here in the short term. We can only wait for merchant ships from the Old World...
"What can we do..." A young sailor complained in a frustrated voice, "The prices in Deadwood Port are so high, life is really difficult."
Although his voice was low, it was particularly clear in the quiet air, and it resonated with some people for a while.
"Yes, a bag of wheat flour costs six silver coins! That's a silver coin! This is too exaggerated!"
"Living in a shabby house, the monthly rent costs half of my income..."
Listening to the complaints of the residents, Hamelton softened, with a hint of helplessness and sincere concern in his tone.
"Everyone, I understand your difficulties. But I still have to tell you that the situation in Deadwood Port is not an exception. Now the entire New World is almost in the same predicament! This tsunami has destroyed countless towns and farmland. Material shortages and soaring prices can be seen almost everywhere... You are not the only one facing this situation."
Hammerton paused, and continued with encouragement in his tone.
"The only thing we can do now is to unite and work together to overcome this current difficulty! I promise you, the empire will never sit idly by and ignore you. As long as we work together, the current difficulties will eventually pass, and Deadwood Port will usher in its own prosperity and stability!"
His voice was loud and firm, bringing comfort and hope to people like the sea breeze in the morning. The residents gradually calmed down and looked at Hamelton with trust.
Although Captain Cadson also said similar words, these words had a different energy when spoken from the mouth of the empire's general.
After all, he is a general of the empire.
And it is the most impressive navy!
Only these brave young men have not lost a single war in the past thousand years!
Looking at the people of the empire who had finally calmed down, Hamelton breathed a sigh of relief. If they insist on boarding the ship, it will be quite troublesome.
But having said that——
How much does wheat flour generally cost in the New World?
Humlton, who had never paid attention to such a thing, was about to ask the quartermaster beside him when an enthusiastic voice suddenly passed through the crowd, interrupting his thoughts again.
"Your Excellency, welcome to Deadwood Port!"
Governor Captain Keldson squeezed out of the crowd with excitement on his face, almost trotting, and walked towards Hamelton at a fast pace.
Hammerton looked at him, slightly hesitant.
"You are?"
"Kedson! The Governor of Deadwood Port appointed by Baron Teach Kosia! Responsible for the reconstruction here and the resettlement of the residents!"
Kedson said with a red face, held General Hamelton's right hand and shook it solemnly, making a gesture of invitation towards the dirt road aside.
"On behalf of all the residents of Deadwood Port, I extend my most sincere welcome and thanks to you! In addition, Baron Teach has prepared a welcome banquet for you! Please come with me quickly!"
Hearing the baron's invitation to himself, General Hamelton suddenly showed a serious expression, cleared his throat and spoke.
"Then take me there quickly and don't keep the Baron waiting too long... In addition, I would also like to say hello to you on behalf of the garrison of St. Ilburg, and to the respected Prince Colin."
Seeing the serious expression on General Hamelton's face, Captain Keidson became more convinced of his suspicions and hid his ecstasy behind an enthusiastic smile.
Sure enough——
The identity of Prince Colin is even more complicated than he imagined!
He took a deep breath, bowed his head and wanted to kiss the boots.
"Yes! I will take you there right now!"
At the same time, at the fortress on the hill, Baron Teach, who was also dressed up, was like a clown who was about to perform on the stage.
The silver crutch in his hand trembled slightly, and he looked at Lumil in front of him with a sullen expression, his smile uglier than his tears.
"Are you sure? I, I will go meet him?"
Lumir said without thinking.
"It will take some time for His Majesty the Demon King to come back. Your mission is to hold him back. As long as the conditions are favorable to us, just agree to it. We will talk about whether it can be completed later."
If it cannot be completed, then blame Hell.
In any case, the demon from hell is coming soon... It is said that the demon who is coming is also an incredible demon, and he is a high-level demon from the Demon City.
Ti Qi swallowed.
"I have to remind you, that guy is not an ordinary person...those captains and sailors are all leeks, but he has eaten them before, so I'm afraid he is not that easy to deceive."
With his eyesight, that guy is definitely from a good background, but he just didn't inherit the title. In this case, it is either the second son of a big family, or the old man in the family is still alive.
No matter what the situation is, it is not easy to fool!
However, after hearing what Teach said, Lumir had a playful smile on his face.
It’s not easy to cheat?
When did His Majesty the Demon King say that he wanted to lie to him?
What's more -
"Who told you that you don't need to treat it as a leek after you've seen it?"
Without giving Teach a chance to refute, he said in an incomprehensible voice.