Chapter 123: Blazing Flame Battle
"Bernard, keep the remaining mithril for now. I will send a servant to give you the blueprint tomorrow. Just help me forge it according to the blueprint!"
Since Bernard has successfully made the matchlock gun, Gerves does not have to worry that Bernard will not be able to make the short musket. Compared with the long gun, the short musket is just a shorter barrel, a larger caliber, and the grip is completely bent from being slightly bent and needed to be rested on the shoulder, allowing the wrist to better control the force.
The triangular spike is even simpler. Although it is extremely lethal, its craftsmanship is very simple. For Bernard, who can make armor, it is a piece of cake.
"Yes, my Lord!"
Bernard had no objection. Anyway, when the time came, he would just take the money and do the work when the blueprints were brought. Gervis had already been paid for the first batch of weapons and equipment. Although the price was relatively low, the quantity was large. The money he earned from one month's work was equivalent to his income in the previous two years.
Although Bernard is a Silver Knight, Silver Knights also need to eat. Before Gervis came, he and Alex's life could only be considered as having enough food and clothing, but there was no such thing as wealth. After all, without stealing or robbing, Silver Knights could not create money out of thin air.
The more important point is that even though he was rich in the past, Bernard did not dare to be too high-profile. Other serfs ate black bread every day, and if Bernard ate meat every day, he would definitely be in trouble. But it is different now. As long as Gervis is the lord here, even if he lives a better life, he is not afraid of being noticed by others, because the lord will help him cover it up.
"Then I'll be leaving first! Bernard. I'll give you the money for the musket and the iron pipe once the mithril equipment is forged."
Holding the musket and three iron cans, Gervis was ready to say goodbye. He really wanted to try out the power of the musket. As long as the power was confirmed, he would let Bernard forge more than ten muskets at one time and equip all his guards.
"My Lord, wait a moment!"
Just as Gervis was about to turn around and leave, Bernard called him, then Bernard quickly took out a book from his arms and handed it to Gervis.
"My Lord, I have something I would like you to help me with. This cultivation secret book is the method of cultivating fighting spirit that the former king gave to Hab Hammer. I hope you can teach your cultivation method to Alec!"
Looking at the book in Bernard's hand and after listening to Bernard's words, Gervis was a little moved, because the cultivation method Bernard took out was not "Basic Fighting Qi Technique", but a cultivation method called "Flame Fighting Qi". Although he didn't know what level this "Flame Fighting Qi" cultivation method was, it was definitely better than the "Basic Fighting Qi Technique" which was everywhere. Now Bernard was willing to use the cultivation method to exchange for his own basic method, which was like exchanging gold and silver for copper coins.
"Bernard, you don't have to be like this. What I said to you before was true. With Alex's excellent performance now, I will also reward him with the Dou Qi cultivation method in the near future."
Gervase swallowed and was very tempted, but Bernard made this exchange with Gervase out of his fatherly love for Alec, which made Gervase feel a little guilty and reminded him of Gandalf's feelings for his three siblings.
If Bernard had made this deal with him under other circumstances, Gerves would have been happy to see the greatest benefit at the lowest cost, but in this situation he hesitated for a moment.
"My Lord, you don't have to feel any psychological burden. In fact, if you agree, I will still make a profit. Although this book "Flame Fighting Qi" is a high-level cultivation method, only our Iron Hammer family knows how to practice it. If you practice it to the level of a Silver Knight and release your fighting qi, it will easily attract the attention of the church."
Seeing Gervis hesitate, Bernard tried to persuade him instead. At this moment, Bernard truly believed that Gervis was fundamentally different from other nobles. Facing such a precious cultivation method, Gervis would actually hesitate. It was as unbelievable as the dragon in mythology would hesitate when seeing the treasure house.
"And considering Alex's age now, I can't tell him about my affairs yet, otherwise he will definitely blame me for deceiving him. So I hope that you, Lord, can teach Alex your fighting spirit training method so that he can gain the power to protect himself as soon as possible!"
"Since you say so, Bernard, I'll accept it. I will complete Alec's task!"
After hesitating for a moment, and after hearing Bernard's persuasion, Gervis finally accepted the book "Flame Fighting Qi". What Bernard said was right. Although this book of fighting qi cultivation method was precious, it also had hidden dangers. The church was a behemoth. Even the Principality of Jean could not say that it could fight against the church. Otherwise, how could the kingdom's tax revenue and mithril flow into the church's pocket? The higher the status, the more difficult it would be to resist the control of others.
If Alex practices his "Basic Fighting Qi Technique", although the speed of practice will be slower, it is better than the danger of being exposed in the future and being hunted down by the church.
After taking the "Flame Fighting Spirit", Gervis did not open it immediately to check, but put it directly into his arms, then turned and left.
"Thank you, Lord! Take care."
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"grown ups!"
When Gervis came to the door with a musket and three iron cans, Anna and the two guards who followed him immediately greeted him. Because the blacksmith shop was too hot and stuffy, Gervis never let Anna in to avoid making her sick.
"Anna, go to my study and get the vest I put on the bookshelf! Oh, and ask the servant to get a damaged leather armor. I'll wait for you on the gentle slope."
Vest This was Gervis's casual answer to Anna's question one day. It was actually a combat vest with a very simple function. It was worn outside the body like a vest. It was full of pockets that could hold gunpowder bullets and other necessary tools. It was prepared for all guards.
The guards used linen combat vests, which were not only cheap but also strong. As a noble, Gervis added cowhide to the linen material, which made it not only stronger but also more beautiful. There were no snipers in this world, so Gervis did not have to worry about being killed by the enemy for not being low-key enough.
"Yes, sir!"
Only Anna and Thomas could go up and down the third floor of the inner castle at will, so she had to do this. Anna did not delay and rode on her horse and headed towards the castle.
After Anna left, Gervis handed the three iron cans to the guards and then rode towards the castle.
"My Lord!"
When Gervis was riding his horse across the square, he suddenly heard a call in his ears.
"Brian, I haven't seen you for a few days. I think you're having a good life!"
Following the voice, Gervis saw the person who called him, and it was the alchemist Brian whom he hadn't seen for a few days.
(End of this chapter)
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