Chapter 475: An Epic Meeting between Elves

Rand successfully exchanged bricks for bamboo.

For Rand, bamboo is not something that can only be purchased in the south.

There are also many varieties of bamboo that are suitable for growing in the north.

At least in the Lunar Dukedom of Rand, bamboo can actually be grown.

Rand also planted some.

The reasons for purchasing bamboo from the south now are, one, that the bamboo production in the territory is far from enough, and the other, that some basic trade processes are needed to establish connections with some countries in the south.

As the routes become more familiar, trade can become more diversified in the future.

Next, it was time to use bamboo to make paper.

Papermaking is a great invention, but it is actually not too difficult as long as one consciously tries to invent and improve papermaking technology.

The essence of papermaking is to utilize plant cellulose.

Not only bamboo, but also tree bark, straw and hemp stalks can be used to make paper.

The properties of the paper produced may vary, but it is definitely better than having no use at all.

Anyone who knows the price of parchment knows it.

As for why Rand chose bamboo, it was because he had only a slight impression of bamboo paper and felt that bamboo paper had good performance and low papermaking costs.

After all, Rand is not the kind of engineering master who knows everything. Having a general direction and some common sense in his mind is already the advantage of basic education.

Rand and Lady Ellie came to the alchemy workshop.

Of course, vacation time is over now.

The alchemists in the alchemy workshop have returned to their busy work.

And Rand's arrival means new work.

"The next task is to study papermaking and assist the dwarven craftsmen in studying magical engineering." Rand issued the work requirements.

The great alchemist Ayesha took out a notebook to take notes.

Because of the winter break, Ayesha, who used to have messy hair and a ferocious face, now looked much better. Her attitude towards Rand's assignments was also much better.

"I have some directions for the technical route of papermaking..." Rand briefly introduced his understanding of papermaking.

No matter what raw materials are used, the papermaking process basically involves soaking, boiling, drying, beating and fishing.

There must be many specific processes, but Rand doesn't know.

But the general direction has been given.

As for magical engineering equipment, what Rand hopes to build is Greek fire.

"In terms of engineering, I hope to improve the kerosene and use the tactics of spraying kerosene to conduct surface combat," Rand said.

The alchemical kerosene in this world is more inclined to burn rather than explode. In the previous defensive war, knights destroyed wooden siege equipment by throwing alchemical kerosene.

Now, Rand's idea is to replicate Byzantine naval weapons.

Greek fire.

Theoretically, this wouldn't be too difficult, but it would be a little dangerous. Kerosene at high pressure and temperature is flammable and explosive. It would be a bit ridiculous if you blow yourself up.

"Anything else?" Ayesha was no longer surprised by Rand's magical ideas. In other words, if she didn't need to work overtime to complete the work, Ayesha would actually be very interested in Rand's ideas.

In theory, every alchemist is on the path of pursuing truth.

As a great alchemist, she is naturally already at the forefront of this path.

And Rand, at least in areas unrelated to magic, has a talent that Ayesha finds hard to understand... Ayesha is sure that if Rand becomes a full-time alchemist, he will definitely achieve something.

But unfortunately, the world needs Rand's talents elsewhere.

"That's all. This is your job for now. Papermaking is urgent. Please be careful when spraying kerosene." Rand finished giving the order.

"Yes." Rand received a fairly neat reply.

…

Fenris came to support the Thorn Family this time, bringing nearly a hundred cattle and horse riders, as well as some ordinary cavalry, infantry, a few tauren infantry and a few centaur wanderers.

Just like when Rand needs support, the Black and Brown Family, the Stag Family, and the Thorn Family will strongly support him.

Now the Thorn Family needs help, and Rand has no reservations.

Rand also wanted to send the Sanctuary's unique troops, Tauren infantry and human infantry.

Fenris rode alongside Adrian.

"Do we have any strategy?" Fenris asked.

"Ask when we get there. If the princess doesn't want to marry me, then kill her. A resentful duchess only has political significance, but the political significance of this eldest princess is not enough." Adrian is as young as Rand. Thanks to his excellent education, he can now stand on his own as a duke.

It's just that because he was more influenced by his great aunt Eleanor when he was growing up, he seemed too upright and did not have the shameless character traits of his father.

Adrian and Marcus actually have a very good father-son relationship.

But Marcus often disliked his son for being too proud.

Adrian, on the other hand, would feel ashamed of his father's shameless behavior.

But excluding this, the relationship between the two is still good.

Marcus always respects his son's choice. This time Adrian decided to solve the twists and turns in his marriage himself, and Marcus did not dissuade him by saying that the risk was too great.

Instead, he turned to his ally, the Hand of the King, Rand Nicholas, for help.

Hence the current situation.

"What if your fiancée was really forced?" Fenris asked.

The reason why Adrian was so murderous before was naturally because he suspected that his fiancée had actually eloped with someone, and was not so-called "kidnapped". The political marriage system of this era was very complete, and only this kind of thing could escape "marriage".

But there is no doubt that this behavior is still stomping hard on the face of the Thorn Family.

If it weren't for the fact that there were the Kingdom of Bolun and the Kingdom of Lensa between them, there would even be the possibility of a direct military conflict, instead of just sending out a team of troops to try to get back the "fiancée."

"Then let's get the person back first, and then see how far we can go." Adrian said.

"I understand. I will assist you." Fenris understood Adrian's thoughts.

Next comes the recapture operation.

The target location is not too far from the Frost Moon Kingdom.

Just pass through the Kingdom of Bolun and the Kingdom of Lensa and you will arrive.

In the past, it was almost impossible to sneak across the border with such a large army.

But now it's different.

Due to the resumption of donations to the Firstborn by the Kingdoms of Bollon and Lensa, the local Torch Church churches in these two countries have been reopened.

Also, the Church of the Goddess of Harvest and Health officially appeared and played a major role in the Poison Plague of the Dead.

Now some churches dedicated to the goddess of harvest and health have also been built.

Of course, the Kingdom of Bolun and the Kingdom of Lensa have not officially recognized the status of the Goddess of Harvest and Health, but as things have developed to this point, it is obviously not possible to directly label this goddess church that came out of nowhere, is involved with Rand, and obviously has real divine power as a cult.

Otherwise, if God really punishes you, it will be very uncomfortable.

The gods of this world cannot directly influence this world now, but the existence of gods themselves will bring about many changes.

In short, the existence of the Poison of the Dead made Rand much more familiar with the terrain of the Kingdom of Bolen and the Kingdom of Lensa, coupled with the local support and cover-up of the two churches, as well as the high discipline of the army itself.

I passed it barely.

All we can say is that Fenris played a big role in this.

As the first successor of the Traitor's Book and a participant in the writing of the required courses 1, 2 and 3 in the science of warfare, Fenris is Rand's most trusted general.

Maybe not as calm as Tanr, but Fenris is more mobile and better suited for this kind of combat.

"We are almost there." Fenris received the report from the scout. "Lord Duke of Thorns, we can prepare now. Tomorrow, we should have a chance to raid the plunderer's territory."

"Just call me Adrian." Adrian envied Rand for having a good general like Fenris. Not only was Rand's own military ability extremely strong, he also had reliable generals like Tanr and Fenris.

I don’t know when he will be able to train such outstanding subordinates.

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Halfway through spring.

Nidhogg has reached the edge of this world.

He was about to enter a new world.

Crescent collar.

After his last failure, he learned a lot of experience.

After continuous investigation and research, he has figured out the defense system of the Dukedom of the Moon.

It’s not that he found a loophole in the defense system.

But he knew very well that it would be difficult to invade this land using normal means without alerting the guards.

But it's not that there is no solution at all.

He has already heard the news.

Duke Rand of the Moon Phase is very interested in the slave trade.

Whether they are human slaves, elven slaves, orcs, or beast-eared slaves.

Rand welcomes everyone.

So this is an opportunity.

Nidhogg personally played the role of a slave trader and transported the elf team he brought with him to the Crescent Moon Territory as elven slave cargo.

Most of the nobles among the elves are arrogant, and there are also elven nobles in this team.

Ordinary elves don't have any particular arrogance, such as looking down on humans, but disguising themselves as slaves is always somewhat shameful.

But as an elf elder, Nidhogg used his prestige to persuade these elves to temporarily play the role of captured "slaves".

Nidhogg actually didn't want to use this somewhat embarrassing strategy.

But the last failure made him realize that the strategy of forceful attack would not work well in this land.

Their goal is to rescue Vanilla and prevent the elven royal bloodline from being lost.

The rest can be put aside a little.

Then, these elves really felt like they had entered another world.

If the core area of ​​the Elf Forest, the area around the Golden World Tree, and the residences of the high-ranking elves are considered a secluded pure land.

So here is the embodiment of the word prosperity in their imagination.

There were bustling crowds of people, all kinds of new and strange things that had never been seen before, and many different races living together.

Naga, Centaur, Minotaur, Human, Dwarf, Elves, Beast-eared Man, how could these races not fight when they were together? It seemed that there was really no discrimination between them.

This made Nidhogg a little dazed.

Have the elves really been secluded in the Elven Forest for too long, and have they lost touch with the development of the human world? But that's not right either. On the way here, I have seen the lands of other human countries, but none of them are like this.

If Nidhogg didn't have the mission to save Vanilla, it would be possible to do some research here. The social structure here is really amazing, and for scholars, it actually has high research value.

Unfortunately, Nidhogg doesn't put the cart before the horse.

After getting the pass, the staff of the holiday villa pointed out the direction to Nidhogg.

"As for the elf slaves, you can hand them over to the Human Resources Department for appraisal. They will give you a good price." The staff of the holiday villa looked at the elves and explained to Nidhogg with a smile.

Being able to capture so many elven slaves at once, it seems that this slave trader is very powerful.

The price of elves is relatively high in the human world, but as long as the slave traders do not raise the price drastically, Rand can basically afford them.

Today, Rand has become very rich through the sale of daily necessities and fishing.

Nidhogg and his elf colleagues went to the place pointed out by the gate attendant.

Of course, these elves, who were quite powerful and had high status in the elven clan, were all sitting in caged carts with their hands and feet tied up.

However, these constraints can be opened at any time.

Then they arrived in front of the tavern.

There is some pleasant music here that I have never heard before.

Since arriving at the resort, they have seen countless new things, so when they saw the band performing outside the pub, they were just surprised, but did not feel it was too incredible or immoral.

Then, the elves in the cage and Nidhogg felt that the violinist in the band looked so familiar.

Isn't this a wind chime? The wind chime is playing on the stage.

The composed melody echoed in everyone's ears.

She doesn't really like performing, and her current performances are just work.

Since she got a promotion and a significant salary increase, she didn't complain.

Feng Ling didn't understand why Rand was so determined to promote mutual understanding between elves and humans.

But Feng Ling didn't think this was a bad thing.

Feng Ling really likes this land full of new things, and naturally doesn't want the humans here to look at her with strange eyes.

Although Fengling felt that there were centaurs, nagas, and tauren, the appearance and customs of the elves were relatively similar to those of humans.

And just when Feng Ling pulled the bow for the fifty-sixth time and opened her beautiful jewel-like eyes, she saw a familiar person.

At first she thought she had made a mistake, but after seeing the elf in the caged carriage behind her, she was basically confirmed.

In the past, as the captain of the elf field team, I had the honor of meeting the elf elders several times.

The legendary black dragon wizard, Archdruid, Nidhogg.

I've heard before that this elven elder was repelled by Bishop Kahn, so how come he appears here now?

And why are there so many familiar faces in the prison car behind? Feng Ling felt ashamed of being forced to perform and then being discovered by her family, which made her want to run away.

However, the occurrence of this abnormal thing made her... hesitate.

(End of this chapter)