Chapter 205 - 194 Group Outing to Sea
Chapter 205: Chapter 194: Group Outing to Sea
Chapter 205 -194: Group Outing to Sea
Elorin City Hall.
Da Fei requested to see Mayor Auseliman to state his purpose, “Sir, our Chamber of Commerce has received the first commission from Duke Markar. If we succeed, it will be a great start; so not only can we not fail, but we also have to do better! Our Chamber of Commerce is an established company in Elorin, urgently needing your full support during this revival stage, so I can only ask for your assistance.”
Auseliman let out a small sound of acknowledgment, “You mean you hope I will dispatch a naval escort?”
Is there really such a favor? Da Fei eagerly said, “If that’s the case, even better! If the navy’s cargo hold is large enough to carry some goods for me, that would be ideal!”
Auseliman shook his head, “That’s impossible! Unless your mission commission involves significant national security interests, the military will not be dispatched, and you can refer to the Chamber’s commission level requirement for this.”
So there really isn’t such a favor. In other words, only under an Epic Mission context with an SS-level commission is it possible to deploy NPC troops, right?
Auseliman continued, “Moreover, the Dragon Cavalry Chamber’s reputation is too low to have a mercenary fleet escort, and of course, you don’t have the money to hire a mercenary fleet, so I’m truly unable to help. You should believe in your own abilities.”
The official route really doesn’t work. Da Fei quickly replied, “Then, can you help me find someone who is willing to accompany me? I’m hoping there’s a navigator or experienced fisherman in town willing to go with me.”
Auseliman chuckled, “Fire Dragon Island is a very dangerous place. As the mayor, I don’t have the authority to send citizens into danger. I’ll give you the addresses of two people; you go visit them yourself to see if you can persuade them. Of course, don’t say I gave you the addresses.”
— System Prompt: You obtained information about Navigator Coltner.
— System Prompt: You obtained information about Whale Hunter Spielberg.
Indeed, Elorin has a navigator! Speaking of which, didn’t I need to interact with other navigators to learn new skills?
Da Fei eagerly responded, “Thank you, sir. Do you know what these two are interested in so I can prepare a meeting gift?”
Auseliman shook his head, smiling, “Their interests are of course navigating and whaling! I’ll give you a hint: near Fire Dragon Island, there are very fierce narwhals, and their tusks are extremely valuable; however, Spielberg can’t handle this alone. If you promise to help, he might be willing to take a gamble. Alright, I have a meeting, wish you a safe journey!”
Da Fei quickly replied, “Thank you, sir.”
Ah, the mayor could only help me this much. In the end, a game is just a game.
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Da Fei left the city hall and first headed to the dock where Whale Hunter Spielberg was located. Along the way, the way players looked at Da Fei had changed again. Needless to say, after the big fight in Saint Paul, I surprised quite a few people. Yes, a big ship bullies, and people refuse. Only arena duels are the weapon of truly convincing people with virtue!
Da Fei’s communicator buzzed. A look revealed it was Invincible Soldier: “Brother Fei, we’re busy boosting our reputation and can’t come to pick you up!”
Yes, nice! Sure, flattery one must know how to use it, but first, things must be done; Da Fei replied satisfied, “Keep up the good work!”
“Got it, Brother Fei!”
Da Fei found Spielberg’s whaling ship in the fishing port’s loading dock. My word! Its size was not inferior to my Flying! Yes, small and medium ships are courting death if they dare to go whaling. The whaling ship is designed for whales, and its cargo hold is definitely spacious, loaded up with goods would be lucrative.
However, someone who runs a big ship must be like me — cool, dazzling, arrogant, unyielding; probably not easy to talk to. They do big deals not something money alone can persuade, especially since I don’t have much money. What to do?
Da Fei stood staring at the whaling ship, contemplating a strategy when a harpoon cannon at the bow of the ship caught his eye! Da Fei’s brows jumped!
This fish cannon is basically a crossbow cannon, right? The difference is that it shoots a harpoon tied with a rope!
Damn! This can be classified as a Special Crossbow Cannon, right? And whales are sea monsters, isn’t this fish cannon a sea monster nemesis? The crucial point is that its mount is very modern, at the bow of the ship! Unlike the Flying’s old-fashioned sailing ship, where the cannons are at the side — launching an attack requires side position, which is extremely inconvenient! This is the unique strength of a whaling ship!
At the sight of new ships and new cannons, as a high-end player, Da Fei inevitably let his imagination run wild. In any case, by any means necessary, I must fool him into joining the trip, then find a way to cultivate a good relationship, acquire the new ship and new cannon!
Under a sailor’s guidance, Da Fei found a bearded, burly man — Spielberg — drinking in a tavern, who was a human NPC.
“Looking for me?” Spielberg looked at him with bleary, indifferent eyes, showing no trace of delight at meeting a fellow countryman in a foreign land.
Da Fei came straight to the point, “Indeed, I have long admired you as a local celebrity, and I wanted to invite you to come with me to Fire Dragon Island; I am sure you’ll be interested in the narwhals there.”
Spielberg coldly smirked, “I’m interested, but why should I go with you?”
Da Fei quickly replied, “I can help you hunt whales; I imagine you will need assistance.”
Spielberg disdainfully said, “Kid, what do you have to help me with?”
Hey, hey, hey, I am a victorious warrior back from a triumphant journey! Let’s show you the real deal!
Da Fei took out a Skill Book of War Machine Science, “I am a Master-level in War Machine Science, able to operate two crossbow cannons simultaneously!” After speaking, he waved the book, its golden light flashing!
— System Prompt: You spent one Skill Point learning the sub-skill “Mechanical Reinforcement” of the Grandmaster War Machine Science.
— Mechanical Reinforcement: Enhances a war machine stationed position. Prerequisite: Master-level War Machine Science.
Spielberg was indeed taken aback, “You’re already proficient in Master-level Crossbow Cannon at such a young age!”
Oh? Crossbow Cannon is indeed the hardest Grandmaster to master, right? Da Fei laughed, “Although the power is still not as strong as yours, I am confident I am much stronger than ordinary gunners, more than capable of a temp job in your gun cabin. Moreover, I have God-level Reconnaissance Skill, able to assist you in easily locating targets!”
“God-level Reconnaissance Skill!” Spielberg widened his eyes in shock!
“Right!” Da Fei suddenly remembered something, taking out a blueprint for a new telescope over crossbow cannon, which was a system reward after successfully training a banshee: “Maybe I can also help you improve your fish cannon to make it more accurate for whaling!”
In fact, the so-called new crossbow cannon was just a regular crossbow cannon with an additional telescope as an assembly part; of course, it would only be recognized by the system with the blueprint. Da Fei’s aim in proposing fish cannon improvements was certainly to see if he could seize the opportunity to get the fish cannon manufacturing method.
Spielberg suddenly stood up, patted Da Fei’s shoulder, and laughed heartily, “Indeed, you are the recent talk of the town and are truly capable. Now tell me, what do you need help with?”
Oh yeah! Halfway there! Da Fei laughed, “Very simple, I want to borrow your large cabin to transport goods to Fire Dragon Island!”
Spielberg laughed heartily, “No problem, it’s an empty cabin when we depart anyway, just fill it up for you! Let’s hurry and set off; Fire Dragon Island has just been unlocked, we’ll miss out if we’re late.”
Oh yeah! Everything is resolved! Having secured the first person, the second is sure to follow!
Da Fei chuckled, “Thank you, sir. To ensure safe travel, I also want to invite Navigator Coltner of this city; could you join me in inviting him?” Haha, having an additional heavyweight companion will significantly reduce the difficulty of the invitation!
Spielberg laughed heartily, “Let’s go, I’d like to meet him too — let’s all go together.”
Da Fei sighed with emotions; after all, meeting a fellow countryman in a foreign land is ultimately fulfilling. Once acquainted, they’re actually quite good to talk to. Damn, they must be reasonable! Who am I? Markar’s darling, even the fat officer cozies up to me!
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Da Fei and company found Coltner’s house outside the city, a luxurious manor. Damn, navigators truly are wealthy!
Guided by a servant, a thin elf elder met us, “I am Coltner, are you the famous Mr. Da Fei from the city?”
Oh my, even fame has spread outside the city! Da Fei laughed, “That’s me, pleasure to meet a senior!”
Coltner smiled, “It’s been hundreds of years, and the Alliance has not seen such a young and talented person as you. I really admire you, and hope this small insight of mine can be of help to you.”
— System Prompt: Navigator Coltner has given you “Skill Insights of Wave Resistance”! Spend one Skill Point to learn Wave Resistance.
— Wave Resistance: A Navigator’s sub-skill, a skilled navigator can not only reduce the damage of huge waves to the ship but also utilize the power of the swell to further increase the ship’s speed.
Damn, I got a skill! This is what communication between navigators should be like! Decided, every place I go, I have to tap my connections to find the local navigators!
Da Fei was overjoyed, “Thank you, senior!”
Coltner shook his head with a smile, “I understand your purpose, but I’m old and can’t go to sea!”
“Huh?” Da Fei couldn’t help but be stunned.
Coltner continued to smile, “But I have an impolite request. Can you take my grandson on a voyage? He is a novice. Although I wish to teach hands-on, alas, I’m already too old.”
He has a grandson! Not a granddaughter? Damn, not a party ship, right? I need a ship, not an extra mouth to feed! Da Fei clears his throat, “By the way, do they have a large ship?”
Coltner bitterly smiled, “For such a dangerous place, a large ship is necessary to compensate for his lack of technique.”
Da Fei was overjoyed, “Good, good! As long as there’s a large ship!” As expected of a ship’s second generation, the starting point is different. No, a ship’s third generation, wahaha!
— System Prompt: You accepted the task “Training Apprentice Navigator Little Coltner”! You received Coltner’s support of 10,000 Gold Coins.
— Task Prompt: Train Little Coltner to become a formal navigator, and Little Coltner must not be killed. Note: If the task fails, your reputation in Elorin will drop to “Untrustworthy”!
Ah, pft! Apprentice Navigator! Damn, wealth doesn’t last three generations, saddling me with a burden! Fine! After all, this trip is also to train Anlicia; considering the elder’s 10,000 Gold Coins, I’ll buy one, get one free, train them all. I was worried I wouldn’t have enough cargo for the ships I was saying. (. Mobile users please go to m.novelbuddy.com to read.)