Chapter 364 Arms Trade (Two in One! Please subscribe!)
Due to its northern geographical location, the summer in the Odin Empire is not hot at all, but makes people feel particularly comfortable.
When the refreshing summer breeze blows across the vast grassland, the lush grass immediately creates waves, rustling with the warm breeze.
There is no real city on the land of Odin Empire, including the Parthian Plain where the O'Sullivan tribe is located. The royal court of Odin Empire is just a tent covering a very large area.
With the exception of slaves captured from the Norman Empire who worked in the area around the Plain of Armanches, almost all Odin people never farmed.
They see themselves as men on horseback. Compared to dealing with the land and crops in a stable manner, nomadic hunting and fierce fighting have always been the traditions and customs of the Odin people.
From the Parthian Plain to the Eastern Highlands, it is indeed a long distance.
But Soma Namigala only hopes that this journey can be longer and longer, and it would be best if he never reaches the end.
When Areo O'Sullivan righteously ordered him to go to the Principality of Idar and to renegotiate the mineral mining rights in the Eastern Highlands in front of him, Soma felt a little panicked.
Prior to this, Areo O'Sullivan had never disclosed the arms trade agreement signed between the royal family and the Principality of Idar.
Therefore, those tribes in the Odin Empire who were ready to make moves made many attempts on the O'Sullivan tribe, whose strength had been greatly reduced.
But... looking at the back of Muller O'Sullivan, who was riding a horse in front of him and was about to receive weapons and equipment on behalf of the Odin royal family, Soma felt worried.
As the chief of the Namigala tribe, Soma did not directly participate in the war that took place in the Dell Hills, but this did not prevent him from hearing news about the battle from the soldiers.
If relying solely on individual combat power, although the Idar soldiers are stronger than the regular army of the Norman Empire, they can only be on par with the Odin warriors.
The weapons and equipment possessed by the Idar people were what worried Soma Namigala.
Although many soldiers mentioned weapons that could swallow and spit out fireballs and create explosions, in Soma's opinion, it was just an exaggerated rhetoric.
However, this also indirectly reflects the strength of the Idar people's weapons and equipment.
If the O'Sullivan tribe, which is the royal family of Odin, could really obtain a large amount of advanced weapons and equipment from the Idar people...
Then his previous provocation might lead to unpredictable consequences, and the O'Sullivan tribe's rule over the Odin Empire would continue without dispute.
"Master Soma, what are you thinking about?"
Just as Soma Namigala was lost in thought, Muller O'Sullivan, who was walking in front of him, came to Soma's side at some point.
Muller is the younger brother of Odin's monarch O'Sullivan and a direct member of the O'Sullivan tribe.
Although his personal fighting ability is not conspicuous, the young Muller already has some of the shadow of an old villain and is Areo O'Sullivan's right-hand man.
"Ah, Commander Mueller, it's nothing, I just feel that the summer weather is particularly comfortable..."
Soma waved his hand quickly and said.
"Hobbs Harbor is just ahead..."
Muller O'Sullivan pointed to the buildings not far away and said, "I will hand over the weapons and equipment to the special personnel of the Principality of Idar at that time. As for the issue of mineral mining rights, I will leave it all to you, Lord Soma..."
After hesitating for a long time, Soma finally said, "Commander Muller, receiving weapons and equipment is a big deal after all. I have also heard about the powerful weapons in the hands of the Idar people, so..."
"In that case, why don't you come with me, Master Soma?"
Seeing this, Muller O'Sullivan continued.
Let Soma Namigala see the strength of the Idar people and see with his own eyes the equipment that will soon be delivered to the royal family. This was not a sudden idea of Muller, but something that Alio O'Sullivan had instructed him to do before leaving.
This is not only a deterrent to other tribes, but also can make those tribes that are eyeing the iron mines in the eastern highlands withdraw their eyes and no longer use this as an excuse to criticize the Odin royal family.
…
After crossing the Hobbs River, you will enter the territory of Hobbs Port.
Since this place had become the Idar people's concession, the patrol team composed of Idar soldiers soon discovered these uninvited guests from the Parthian Plain.
In this land that originally belonged to the Odin Empire, he was questioned by Idar's soldiers.
Whether it was Muller O'Sullivan or Soma Namiragara, both of these Odin nobles had a somewhat uncomfortable feeling in their hearts.
Once upon a time, this was just a barren land in their hearts.
The sparse grasslands also made the Odin Empire never take this land seriously, which meant that when signing the Treaty of Valens, the Odin people agreed to the conditions of the Principality of Idar without much consideration.
But now, after learning about the vast mineral resources hidden under this land, the nobles of the Odin Empire could not help but regret it.
At the same time, they could not help but marvel at the changes that had taken place on this land.
Only half a year had passed, and the Idar people had built a city of considerable size from scratch on the original wasteland.
Port terminals, commercial districts, residential houses...
Except for the Odin people walking on the streets, everything in Port Hobbs is almost the same as those cities on the land of the Principality of Idar.
The establishment of Port Hobbs brought prosperity to commerce in the Eastern Highlands.
Nomadic tribes living in the eastern highlands could sell their cattle and sheep to the Idar people. Convenient sea transportation allowed wool, leather, and various meat and dairy products that were not valuable in the eastern highlands to flow into the Principality of Idar.
These cheap foods and production materials not only greatly affected the lives of the people of Idar, but also allowed Bruno to build the first textile factory in the Principality of Idar in the Cologne industrial zone to produce clothing and hats on a large scale.
The Idar people transported the spirits, glass and a large amount of daily necessities they produced to this originally extremely isolated land.
As a result, not only did the Idar people get the benefits they expected, but even the tribes living on this land also felt for the first time the changes that convenient trade could bring.
A large number of Odin slaves were sold by local tribes or exchanged to the Idar people. Although the IQ of these Odin people who were as strong as bulls was questionable, they were all good workers and made great efforts in the construction of Hobbs Port.
after all……
The Idar people's attitude towards slaves is second to none in the entire continent. As long as they work hard, they can have enough food to eat, and they will not be beaten or whipped for no reason on weekdays. Naturally, the slaves work hard and are willing to work hard.
Odin's delegation from the Parthian Plain was like bumpkins entering a city, walking through the streets and alleys of Port Hobbs with their eyes wide open.
In this land now managed and ruled by the Idar people, they saw countless new things that they had never seen before, and also witnessed the strong impact brought by the Idar people.
The person in charge of receiving Odin's delegation was Bridger, the deputy director of the Idar CIA who was specifically responsible for handling Odin matters.
Because of his outstanding contributions in delivering important information and managing intelligence work in the Eastern Highlands, Bridger just received this appointment that made him extremely excited a month ago, becoming another civilian senior official of the Idar CIA with humble origins after Krell.
The arms deal with the Odin Empire was the first task Bridger received after taking office.
but……
Before the handover of weapons, Bridger also prepared a small-scale "military exercise" for the Odin delegation arriving at Hobbs Port.
Muller O'Sullivan represented the most noble Odin royal family, and Soma Namigala represented the powerful nomadic tribe.
Therefore, while Areo O'Sullivan wanted to deter other tribes through arms deals, Bridger also hoped that through this "military exercise", the Odin people who were eyeing the mineral resources in the eastern highlands would clearly realize the strength of the Idar people.
certainly,
It would be great if we could get a few more customers for the Principality of Idar's arms...
The weapons prepared for the Odin royal family had already been placed in a temporary weapons testing ground east of Hobbs Port.
The neatly-dressed Idar soldiers lined up on both sides. Even the most experienced generals in Odin's delegation were full of praise for the spirit shown by the Idar army.
The Odins fought with brute force. Although their personal strength was enough when fighting the Norman Empire's regular army, once they fought with the Idar soldiers...
Thinking of this, everyone in Odin's delegation couldn't help but look solemn, because the disastrous defeat in the Battle of Del Hill was still a shadow in the hearts of many Odin people.
The guns held by the Idar soldiers made many people present look fearful.
Soma Namijara had not personally participated in the war with the Idar people, but that did not mean that others in the delegation had not seen the power of the magic rifle.
Although the Odin people also used their own means to obtain one or two guns that were scattered on the battlefield, they had no way to copy them.
And they also clearly know that the weapons that are not sold to the Odin Empire for the time being are the greatest strength of the Idar people! "This is the weapon to be delivered this time, the enchantable melee weapon produced by the Idar Arms Factory." Bridger introduced.
When Soma Namigala saw those melee weapons flashing with cold light, his eyes instantly changed.
As a tribal chief of the Odin Empire, possessing impressive personal martial arts skills is a prerequisite.
Therefore, Somanamijara, who has personally participated in countless battles and duels, knows too well what such weapons mean to Odin's warriors!
As a country that considers itself "iron-poor", the most common weapon in the hands of the warriors of the Odin Empire is a battle axe that has long been rusted and has been passed down for generations! Although compared with the Norman cannon fodder holding black bread, such weapons and equipment are obviously much more powerful, but compared with the regular army of the Norman Empire, they are a bit too simple.
In most cases, the Odin people can only rely on confiscating enemy weapons on the battlefield to achieve the upgrading of their own weapons and equipment.
However, the Principality of Idar provided them with a brand new option!
They can buy powerful weapons from the Idar people whose sharpness and lethality far exceed those of the regular army of the Norman Empire!
but,
In the next second, when Bridger picked up a weapon, a burning flame suddenly appeared on the blade.
At this moment, Soma almost froze in place, his legs so excited that he couldn't even move.
"The five hundred enchanted sabers and three thousand ordinary melee weapons that Lord Odin wants are all here. As long as you pay all the gold coins, you can take them all away."
only,
The moment Bridger finished speaking, Soma suddenly realized that the weapons and equipment in front of him were all prepared for the royal O'Sullivan tribe.
"Also...are you interested in seeing other weapons of the Principality of Idar, such as...the magic cannon?"
The Idar people had no intention of selling the magic cannons, but this did not prevent Bridger from showing the Idar soldiers' military proficiency and the power of their weapons and equipment to the Odin nobles in front of him.
As for Bridger's polite inquiry, the Odin messenger present naturally had no reason to refuse.
If the sound of the magic rifle only shocked the Odin messengers in front of them.
But when the distant hilltop finally caught fire amid the roar of the magic cannon, all the messengers from the Odin Empire, including Muller O'Sullivan and Soma Namigala, stared in disbelief.
The roar of the artillery reminded many people present of the brutal battle, and even made Odin nobles like Soma Namijara, who had never experienced it personally, feel fear of the Idar people.
At this moment, let alone asking for the mining rights of the mineral resources in the east, the only thought in Soma's mind was to quickly negotiate a deal with the Idar people, hoping that the Namigala tribe could also become a customer of the Idar people!
"Lord Bridger, the Namigala tribe also hopes to order a batch of weapons and equipment from your country to protect the tribal property."
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