Chapter 891 - 843: Final Preparations for Setting Sail
Amid the warm applause of the whole audience, Da Fei officially signed the sales order for the second giant ship, and the atmosphere reached its peak.
The Jade Dragon has also left the shipyard and headed straight for the military harbor pier; only there can such a massive ship dock. And ordinary players cannot enter the military harbor. This is for the best, to avoid ordinary players from seeing me as advanced as going to Mars and getting the whole world scared silly.
What needed to be said has been said, what needed to be drunk has been drunk, the show ended, and everyone went their separate ways.
Da Fei finally let out a long sigh of relief. Now, only one matter with Catherine remains. Right, those three divers should come along this time. I refuse to believe that with my current revered reputation, I can’t move them three.
At this moment, the mayor called out to Da Fei again: "President, please stay."
Oh, is there another reward? Da Fei quickly smiled and said, "What guidance does the Mayor have?"
The mayor also let out a long breath and said with infinite emotion, "This launch ceremony was an unprecedented success, and soon the entire Alliance will know about our Elorin Shipyard. I have to thank you for that, so I won’t say more polite words. The warrior, bearing the kingdom’s heavy responsibilities, is going to the Eastern World. Technically, I shouldn’t issue guild missions to burden you further, but without them, I can’t offer you more help. So, I suggest you complete a relatively effortless guild mission along the way."
——System Prompt: Mayor Auseliman of Elorin issues you a guild mission "Map the Eastern Sea Domain," offering an additional 1000-point Command Power troop lending aid (restricted to 1-3 level regular army units), with rewards based on completion progress. Would you like to accept?
Da Fei exclaimed, "1000 points of Command Power?"
The mayor laughed, "Have you forgotten, warrior? Last time, I allocated you 200 Secret Archers and 5 Storm Druids as guild escort troops. Guild troops can only be mobilized if there’s a guild mission commission. Similarly, the 1000-point Command Power troops have this nature. If it weren’t for the military’s high recognition of you, I wouldn’t be able to offer so much."
So that’s how it is; I never complain about too many soldiers! Da Fei joyfully replied, "Thank you for your help, Mayor!"
The mayor chuckled, "Now that the Jade Dragon is launched, it’s a pity to leave with its 3000-unit cargo hold empty. Do you have any plans, warrior?"
Oh man! No wonder you’re the mayor; I can tell what you’re planning from just a hint!
Da Fei smiled knowingly, "Then please have the goods in stock loaded onto the ship on behalf of our guild’s account!"
The mayor burst into laughter, "Great, I was waiting for you to say that. In fact, setting sail with a full load has the greatest advantage of ballasting, which lowers the ship’s center of gravity and greatly enhances its ability to withstand waves and storms."
Oh man, you’re wholeheartedly thinking for me! Da Fei laughed, "Thank you, Mayor, for your insights!"
Speaking of insights, Da Fei suddenly remembered one thing and asked, "By the way, Mr. Mayor, I would like to ask how to take up the profession of a Military Transporter? Have I met the criterion for this profession?"
The mayor adjusted his glasses: "I honestly do not know the answer to that, but I will immediately consult my advisors. In any case, I will provide you an answer before you set sail. Now it’s getting late; let’s prepare."
Da Fei was delighted, "Alright, you may go on, sir."
One must admit, this is the advantage of powerful NPCs like the mayor; if he can’t handle something, he can find someone who can. Whether it was the Banshee Camp or now getting professional information, that’s the kind of influence. But it’s not easy to cozy up to such a powerful NPC. Usually, regular players wouldn’t even be able to meet him; at most, they engage with some local low-ranking officials.
This is the difference.
Then, Factory Director Comelon personally escorted Da Fei to the door. Da Fei instructed, "Director, I might be overthinking it, but unknown enemies can be more cunning and pervasive than expected. So our top priority is to carefully hide the Mercury Wood, to ensure it’s not burned down."
Comelon solemnly nodded, "Rest assured, President, I know the gravity of the responsibility I bear; I am no longer who I used to be—" At this point, Comelon couldn’t help but let a slight smile show.
Everything that needed to be said has been said. Da Fei passed by the barracks to exchange for troops.
Completing the Pool of Radiance epic mission rewarded 1000 points of Command Value to recruit 1-4 level troops; it definitely calls for recruiting high-end 4th level troop Magic Troops Druid. The Druid, known as a God-level Monster, is the pinnacle of small-sized human-shaped troops, its advantages go without saying.
More importantly, as Magic Troops, they can charge the Flying’s Magic Energy Crystal when idle. With 1 Druid taking up 3 Command Value points, recruit 333.
As for the mayor’s 1000 points reward, it needs no further explanation, recruit 500 of the Elf Clan’s Double Shot ace Jungle Hunter. All transferred onto the ship.
Then Da Fei headed straight to the Octopus Fishery. In the fishery administrator’s warm welcome, Da Fei met the long-missed three brothers, Kandana, Akenna, Arsenna, who were still in their diving masked black suits, with eyes as red as ever.
Da Fei said casually, "I’m about to head to the Eastern World. I need some experts for underwater salvage. Have you guys thought it over?"
One person mumbled, "What if we don’t go?"
Oh, come on! I’m a busy guy making a special trip here; you guys gonna make it not worthwhile? Do you have some great skills that you’re forcing me to make a third visit? Or is it that the lack of chances to drink and chat has left our rapport lagging?
Da Fei sighed, "I’m just asking. If you can’t go, it’s fine, really."
Another person asked, "Then where will the president find divers?"
Da Fei sighed, "I have a Sea Demon Troop."
Sea Demons? The three couldn’t help but be shocked. They asked, "Since the president has more suitable candidates, why ask us?"
True enough, no matter how good they are at diving, they can’t match up to Sea Demons, right? This question actually left me speechless? Whatever, if it’s not going to work, then I won’t waste time with them. Let them do whatever they want.
Da Fei shook his head and sighed, "Just consider yourselves as backups, just in case. How about a little reward for your hard fishing work, taking you out to sea for a trip?"
The three said flatly, "The president treats us well, we have no reason to refuse your invitation repeatedly. As long as we’re just backups, we have no problem. The thing we hate most is carrying hefty responsibilities; the pressure is uncomfortable, not to mention if something unexpected happens, the whole team would follow suit to disaster."
Da Fei laughed heartily, "I see! Then it’s settled, let’s set off."
The administrator immediately said, "Should I settle their wages right away?"
Da Fei smiled, "No need to bother. Your task is to immediately ask the coast guard to send over some people to strengthen patrols, be careful of someone sabotaging our net cages to steal fish, okay?"
"Got it."
It was now 4:20 PM. After a whole afternoon of running and hustling, Da Fei finally completed all the preparations before going to sea. Now, it’s just waiting on board for Catherine to arrive. And of course, waiting for the jokers to unleash their great moves. I’m here all armed and waiting eagerly for it!
At this moment, Da Fei suddenly realized he was starving! Right, he only had a bowl of beef noodles and 5 eggs after staying up all night, then actually forgot to have lunch! Oh man, if I keep staying up all night and eating irregularly, won’t my body collapse? I’m not in my twenties anymore!
While lamenting, a sailor on the dock shouted, "Commander Captain, Mr. Pippen from the Maritime Commerce Administration is here to see you!"
Maritime Commerce Administration? Da Fei looked out in astonishment, only to see a big, round, well-dressed man waving his hat at him by a luxurious carriage.
Da Fei quickly got off the ship to greet him, "And you are?"
The man shook his head and handed over the bag in his hand, "The mayor sent me to explain about the military transporter. Sir has met the most difficult and demanding conditions, then you only need to learn all five public sub-skills under the Bargaining Skill, which includes food trading, textile trading, luxury goods trading, and precious metals trading, then make a single transaction with a profit of up to 10 million gold coins, and you might officially advance to a military transporter! However, sir currently doesn’t have enough Skill Points to learn these 5 sub-skills, so the mayor sent me with 5 Skill Books for you!"
——System Prompt: You have received 5 Skill Books.
——System Prompt: You have received information about the military transporter.
Da Fei, stunned, asked, "Skill Books delivered?"
The man nodded, "Consider it an advanced task reward. After all, the mayor is really backing you; he has high hopes for you. However, sir seems to have reached the limit of part-time jobs now, so it’s hard to say if you can officially grasp it, except by making sure the profit from a single transaction far exceeds 10 million! With so many ships and large ones, as long as the cargo is precious and the voyage is long, achieving a 10 million gold profit is no problem. Keep it up! Goodbye!" Finishing, he turned around and climbed into the carriage behind him.
Oh come on, the mayor really hit me with the Divine Skill of issuing the tickets after boarding! Da Fei quickly bid farewell, "Thank you, sir, for the guidance!"
The man shook his head, "No need to thank me, as long as the president can truly revitalize the Dragon Cavalry Chamber of Commerce, all the citizens of Elorin will thank you. But this is not easy; although you have achieved tremendous success on a mortal level, you still have not advanced on the god level, and 99% success also equals 0, so please be careful on this voyage, warrior."
Da Fei nodded, "I will." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to go to qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)