Chapter 265 Silver Mine I

The confirmation ceremony of the four followers was done in private, and then made public.

Immediately, the identities of the four of Siren began to change. They originally served as captains only represented the Knights of Fei Chalun, and at this moment they also began to represent Dean himself.

Especially after Xi Lun passed the baptism first and became a knight, the remaining three began to work hard day and night.

After all, everyone came from the same place and joined the Knights at the same time.

But now being taken a step ahead, that kind of feeling is definitely not pleasant.

An atmosphere of competition appeared among the four.

In this regard, Dean didn't say much, but there are some things that Dean needs to remind——

"Ike, your talents are not the way of knights - medicine, alchemy, and they can also play an unimaginable role in battle!"

Looking at the slightly thin young man in front of him, Dean said bluntly; the other party's status as his follower made Dean have no more scruples.

"My lord, I know...it's just that I'm not reconciled!"

Ike said with a wry smile.

"Such a renunciation is not shameful!"

Dean took out a book as he spoke.

It's not a ready-made book, but a book written by him that records most of the common medicines and a few special medicines—it took about two days.

"Take it, it's of real use to you!"

Dean said.

"My, my lord, I, I... am grateful!"

Ike finally bowed and held the book in his arms.

He is no stranger to the writing of this book - because some alchemy equipment is only stored in Dean's room, and Ike, who refines potions, often comes and goes here. Therefore, it was easy for him to see that his adult had been writing at his desk every day for the past two days.

only. Ike hadn't expected it to be for him.

A warm feeling appeared in the bottom of Ike's heart,

at the same time. It also made his eye sockets feel a little moist.

Ike turned his head, not wanting Dean to see this scene.

"My lord, I still have something to do..."

"Go!"

Dean also didn't want to embarrass his followers, so he immediately agreed.

And less than two minutes after Ike left, Huck walked in——

"My lord, the Yorkshire blacksmith you invited is here!"

Huck, who walked in, said directly.

"Bring them in!"

Dean was taken aback, then said immediately.

Dean didn't know any blacksmiths in Yorkshire. The only person they knew was the black city merchant Long Lang—and when they separated before, in order to conceal the existence of the silver mine, Dean and Long Lang discussed a lot of countermeasures.

Among them, smelting and forging are the most suitable for Zelgaon's collar.

Although the manor with iron ore has been owned by the Marquis of Vauban, it does not mean that Dean cannot buy iron ore; on the contrary, because the relationship between the two parties is good, Dean can buy iron ore at a price lower than the market ore.

Smelting iron ore is naturally a cover.

Dean's real purpose is to smelt silver ore. The real silver is extracted, and then transported to the emerald capital by smuggling. Transformed into a real 'coin'!

However, even as a cover, it needs to be arranged in a real sense.

Among them, blacksmiths are naturally indispensable.

Moreover, the natives of Zelgaon Territory cannot use it—although these citizens are kind-hearted people and respect him very much, but the involvement in it makes Dean only able to find outsiders.

Long Lang is undoubtedly the best candidate.

In fact, except for this collaborator. Dean couldn't think of anyone else either.

The wealth of the country is incomparable, more than anyone knows. It's all a dangerous thing—unless Dean can become a gold-level powerhouse in one fell swoop.

otherwise. Be as secretive as possible.

This is the real fortune-telling.

Long Lang, who had put on makeup, walked in, looking older than his original age. The wrinkles on his face were like a sharp knife, which was the trace of time.

Behind him was a sturdy young man with a simple and honest face, but his eyes flashed occasionally, but there was a touch of cunning.

Undoubtedly, this is also a person who cannot be confirmed by appearance.

"Sid, my subordinate! Blacksmith in Horn Town!"

Long Lang said directly.

"Good candidate!"

Dean said so.

When someone needs to play the blacksmith, what better than a real blacksmith?

Dean is naturally satisfied with this.

"I also have some blacksmiths here. They may want to ask you for knowledge and craftsmanship. If it is not a secret craft, teach them some!"

Dean added.

There are not a few blacksmiths in Zelgaon Territory, but when facing outsiders, especially the same blacksmith status, some things will naturally happen.

This is not just about competition, but also about one's own pride.

Even if it's just a blacksmith!

And Dean didn't want his subjects to suffer more blows - Sid in front of him was obviously not as honest as he appeared on the surface.

So, a word of caution from Dean.

"My lord, of course!"

Sid, who knew it well, said very respectfully.

As for the collaborator of the big boss, he didn't dare to violate anything, not only because of the difference in identities between the two parties, but also because of the pressure brought by the other party.

Although he is a blacksmith, his strength close to that of a knight and the vision cultivated in Bugle Town make him know what he should do.

"When are we, but look at our wealth!"

After his subordinates greeted Dean respectfully, Long Lang immediately said impatiently.

"Now?"

Dean asked with a smile.

"no problem!"

Long Lang immediately stood up and walked out.

Outside, Dean saw the rest of Long Lang, about 20 of them, all disguised as blacksmiths or blacksmith apprentices—a few of them looked very familiar, they were fellows whom he had seen in the horn town of 'Garondo' .

Obviously. Long Lang devoted himself wholeheartedly to the silver mine.

For this reason, Dean had to remind the other party——

"We still need channels!"

"Are you doubting my professionalism?"

Long Lang didn't stop. Just squinting at Dean with a look of pride on his face.

"Of course. You are a professional!"

Dean shrugged.

Knowing what the other party went through, Dean naturally wouldn't doubt it.

After greeting Huck without escorts, Dean and Long Lang walked towards the iron ore manor outside the town of Zelgaon - because of the existence of iron ore, both manors are called As for Iron Mine Manor, even after Dean took over, he has no intention of changing the name.

Even the one he took over was pretty misnamed. It's the same.

The distance from the manor to the town is about 30 kilometers, and it would take half a day for ordinary people to walk on foot.

However, Dean, Long Lang and his party are definitely not ordinary people. Even Long Lang, who looks a little fat, has a speed that is difficult for ordinary people to match.

Of course, this is not because of strength.

The faint fluctuation of magic has already explained everything.

When the sun was at its highest point, Dean, Long Lang and his party came outside the manor——

A wooden fence, a small square that can be clearly seen. And one of the largest buildings, and a dozen small two-story buildings.

Except that the style is a bit like a manor, everything else is very simple.

Said it was a village. There is nothing wrong with that either.

"My lord!"

An old man over half a century old stood outside the fence and saluted Dean respectfully.

The old man was dressed plainly, but he seemed to be in good spirits. His white hair was neatly combed to the back of his head, he had no beard, and there were some darker age spots on his face.

"Old Del!"

Dean called each other like this.

If Raul was a well-known person in the original Defendi town, then Old Del was a quite famous person in the entire original Defendi territory.

Not just because of age. What's more, this old man not only knows how to brew, but also knows how to keep bees. In the early years, he even traveled in the four northern counties.

He can be regarded as the most respectable person in the original Defendi leader except Baron Defendi's family.

And after Defendi became the leader of Zelgang. The old man was directly appointed by Dean to be the steward of the iron ore manor. Although all the blacksmiths in the manor were transferred to the military camp led by Zelgaon, the remaining winemakers and beekeepers were still the old man. Managed, and, judging from Huck's reaction, the other party's management is in order.

If it weren't for being too old, the other party would definitely be a good assistant!

Dean, who has personally inspected the Iron Mine Manor, has sighed like this more than once.

Therefore, for this old man with considerable ability, Dean expressed a bit of respect, not only for the age of the other party, but also for the ability of the other party.

"This is West Germany, they are the blacksmiths I invited from Yorkshire!"

Dean introduced it like this.

Although Long Lang is the actual leader, he is West Germany on the surface. Long Lang, who is destined to travel back and forth between Vauban County and the emerald capital, obviously cannot stay in one place for a long time, and this is naturally not suitable for a long-term residence. The leader of a group of people.

"Mr Sid!"

"Old Mr. Del, please call me Sid!"

"Okay, Sid!"

Sid's simple and honest face began to play a role.

While Old Del was arranging accommodation for Sid and his party and taking care of some details in the manor, Dean greeted Old Del and took Long Lang away temporarily.

After all, this is the iron ore manor, not the silver mine.

The silver mine was a little farther away.

When the two left the Iron Mine Manor, four more figures appeared on both sides of the road—four knight-level bodyguards who had been secretly protecting Long Lang.

Dean, who had already noticed everything, did not stop, and continued to move forward quickly.

As a "powerless" black market businessman, it would be strange if there were no bodyguards around him!

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