These were the exact words Adolf said when Roy, Adolf, Kahn, and Fano were discussing the ransom.
At that time, Kahn and Fano looked at Roy with envious eyes and nodded their heads.
In fact, Roy himself did not have the slightest doubt about this. However, he still did not expect that there was such a big gap between the wealth in his own concept and the wealth in the eyes of the top nobles of the empire!
"The Abyss Dragon Root is an additional condition. If they can take it out, not only can the ransom be offset, but we can also reduce the remaining part."
Sitting in the living room where the early morning sunlight spread, Roy stared blankly at the kidnapper-like faces of the three imperial nobles in front of him.
Adolf was a little better. Kahn's eyes lit up when he and Fano talked about the ransom.
"Let's do the math!"
Fano held a glass of wine, took a big sip excitedly, and said with foam at the mouth: "There are a total of one hundred and thirty-two justice knights in our hands now! Each one deserves at least one hundred thousand gold.
Lu Lang!"
"No Jin Lulang!" Kahn said, "Now that prices are soaring, it's best to exchange them for things of equal value. Food, horses, weapons and equipment, magic crystals, cold iron, magic scrolls, secret weapons, everything will do!
If it really doesn’t work, then we have to use blue gold coins to calculate it!”
There are three major empires in the Redemption Continent, dozens of principalities, including the Land of Chaos, and the gold coins circulating in each place are different in quality and size.
Gold coins made from extremely rare magic gold are the currency used throughout the continent.
Magic gold is a necessary metal for making high-level magic pattern equipment. Its excellent magic-guiding performance and lightness and solidity make it irreplaceable. And blue gold coins made of magic gold can be used for manufacturing even if they are not used for circulation.
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This kind of gold coin is called a magic gold coin. Because it is overall blue, it is also commonly known as a blue gold coin. It was the currency of all major races long before the final battle.
The magic gold mines in the Avalon continent are extremely rare, and the magic gold veins and output in the Redemption Continent are less than one percent of those in the God-given land. Therefore, the major empires and principalities use more of them for trade needs.
gold.
In peaceful times, ten or twenty Jinlulangs are enough for a civilian family to live comfortably for a year. If they only care about basic food and clothing, a few Jinlulangs are enough.
However, in today's troubled times, this little money is just a drop in the bucket.
When the Fei Lie Empire invaded Solan, prices increased fivefold. In just over two months after the Demon Tribe invaded, prices skyrocketed. Not to mention food, just in the manors and farms in the south, land prices increased.
Even more than ten times.
A small manor that was originally worth a few thousand gold royals, but now no one is willing to sell it to a hundred thousand gold royals. After all, as long as it can produce food, money is not an issue.
Of course, this refers to the south of the continent, which is far away from the demons. If it were in the north, facing the attack of the demons, even a fool would not be willing to spend money to buy land.
But in any case, the devaluation of gold coins is already a fact. The depreciation of gold coins is greater than that of silver coins and copper coins. Just a few days ago, the Imperial Ministry of Finance announced a 20% reduction in the minting of copper coins and a 10% reduction in silver coins.
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As for magic gold, as an important strategic material, it will be used in large quantities in the manufacture of weapons and equipment. This will lead to the decrease in the number of blue gold coins.
The gold coins of the Solan Empire are the smallest, one is only the size of a fingernail. The exchange ratio with the blue gold coins is already as high as twenty to one. Obviously, this ratio will increase as the war progresses.
After listening to Kahn's words, Fano nodded and said: "Then let's calculate it according to blue gold coins! A just knight, five thousand blue gold coins!"
Roy was speechless for a while.
The ransom of five thousand blue gold coins for a just knight, one hundred and thirty-two, is 660,000 blue gold coins!
That is wealth that I have never even thought about in my life!
However, this is just the beginning.
"Twenty-seven Knights of Glory!" Fano waved his hand. He looked like a merchant selling mules and horses in the market, "Thirty thousand blue gold coins per person. This price is reasonable anywhere. We are not considered shady!"
Adolf and Kahn both nodded in agreement. Roy swallowed hard and added 810,000 blue gold coins!
"There are also thirteen nobles who have gone with the wrong person, seven great knights of light. Exactly twenty of them," Fano sneered. "With their status, are they embarrassed not to pay one hundred thousand or two hundred thousand?"
Let’s average this part and the total will be three million.”
Three million?!
Roy was dizzy.
He knew that the nobles following Scarlett came from all over the empire. Most of them were vassal lords of the three major families, mostly viscounts and earls.
It's not that they don't have more than 100,000 or 200,000 blue gold coins, but that is almost one-fifth or even one-third of their family property.
This sap hit them right where they felt most uncomfortable. If they wanted to collect the ransom, they would have to sell their property and break their bones!
"We won't count the ordinary low-level knights and soldiers as extras," Fano waved his hand generously and said to Roy, "Finally, how much ransom is required for Scarlett, Oscar and Richard?
You made up your own mind."
"My suggestion is to separate them," Kahn said: "Marquis Oscar, it should be no problem to pay 500,000 blue gold coins. As for Richard, using Archduke Feynman's wealth and love for him, he will pay 800,000
No problem. As for Scarlett..."
He exchanged glances with Adolf and Fano, and held out two fingers to Roy.
"Two million!"
“Not a penny less!”
Under the gaze of the three people, Roy just nodded blankly subconsciously.
He was numb. He finally understood why nobles and knights were so keen on capturing prisoners in war.
What kind of prisoners are these? They are simply mountains of gold!
Outside the open window, there was a commotion. The servants who got up had already started a busy day of work. The sound of horse hooves was the guard patrol of the Grand Duke's Palace preparing to set off.
After the ransom amount was determined, the four of them relaxed, drank wine, chatted, and enjoyed the morning sunshine and fresh air.
"I'm so envious of you, kid." Kahn swung the wine in the glass. He praised Roy and turned to Fano and asked, "If I remember correctly, this should be the total amount of money spent by the Solan Empire in the past 100 years since its founding.
Is this the highest ransom possible?"
"Yes!" Fano nodded with an envious look on his face, "Speaking of wars between nobles, they have never stopped. But most of them are just small lords fighting back and forth for a while.
A big shot will come and coordinate it, and it will stop."
He stretched out his long legs comfortably in the sun, and said to Roy with a smile: "As for the top nobles of the empire, no one has dared to provoke them in so many years, let alone capture important members. You kid, you can take it.
A big deal.”
"That's not true..." As soon as Fano finished his words, Adolf said quietly, "Originally, I had a chance to get involved. But this kid took care of everything all by himself."
All four of them burst out laughing.
After laughing, Adolf said to Roy: "By the way, just in time, let me tell you about Bandez..."
When Bandez was mentioned, Roy's expression became serious. He looked at Adolf with bright eyes.
"Your people have arrived in Bandez. But I heard that the situation in the Chaos Land has been very turbulent recently. The major city-states, bandit groups and mercenary groups are all attacking each other. It is said that the city-state of Badas has been destroyed
The city-state of Teyi. Several famous mercenary groups and bandit groups were also destroyed in this turmoil. Bandez is too close to the chaotic land and is likely to be affected."
Seeing Roy's nervous expression, Adolf comforted him: "But you don't have to worry too much. I have sent someone to understand the situation. I estimate that there will be news back in the next two days."
He asked: "Are you planning to go to Bandez this time?
Roy nodded.
Adolf said: "Then I suggest you wait for two days. When the news comes back, we will discuss what to do. Don't worry. Your business is my business, Adolf's. General Kalenich and General Percy are my most important.
They are respected people, and they also saved my life, Adolf. No matter what, I will not sit idly by and ignore them. Anyone who dares to touch them is an enemy of me, Lulian!"
Fano on the side also echoed: "Yes, besides, Roy, you have offended the Bano family this time, they will definitely target you. You can rest here for a few days and settle the ransom matter. In a few days
, we will send troops to the north, and when the time comes, you will go with us. Among our troops, let’s see who dares to cause trouble for you!”
Roy thought for a while and nodded in agreement. He knew that Adolf Efano was thinking about himself, and he also had some things that he needed time to deal with. The most important of them were Luke's injury and the relationship between the elves and dwarves.
Safety.
Thinking of this, Roy was hesitant about how to speak to Adolf, but he heard Adolf ask curiously: "By the way, tell me what your relationship is with those dwarves and elves."
While filling his pipe with cut tobacco, he said: "These guys are a bunch of bastards who are difficult to deal with. They are selfish and stubborn. They can hide when they encounter trouble, and they are as careful as a bunch of damn woodchucks!"
Seeing Adolf's disapproving look, Roy couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
He knew very well what ridiculous cooperation conditions the dwarf and Adolf had put forward, so it was no wonder that Adolf looked like he had a toothache when he mentioned it.
Adolf said, "Even if you have helped the dwarf convoy, there are many ways to repay you. You don't have to offend so many powerful enemies. Besides, this matter has nothing to do with the elves. They jumped out to help you kill people anyway, so they are not afraid of giving you anything."
Is their lakeside city causing trouble?"
Roy did not answer, but pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, I have two requests. I hope you can agree."
"Say it!" Adolf said cheerfully.
"First, I hope to purchase a batch of food," Roy said. "The food reserves in the dwarf underground city can no longer last long. I hope you can help them."
"No problem," Adolf said without hesitation, "Since you asked, you can have as much as you want. Since these stubborn dwarfs have helped you, I won't argue with them."
Roy smiled and said: "Second request, I hope that you can accept the two races of dwarves and elves to join the Lulian Alliance Army in the name of the bandit army."
Bandit army?!
When the three of them heard this, their eyes widened in surprise.
Of course they knew that the army led by the famous imperial generals Percy and Kalenich, which put down the rebellion in Munich, attacked Baron Cohen's castle by surprise, and made great contributions to Lulian's final defeat of Philip's Southern Army, was actually
Roy's personal weapon.
And now, elves and dwarves have also joined the Lulian coalition as bandits, which means...
Fano stood up suddenly and asked: "Are you serious?"
"Yes. To be precise, they will migrate to Lulian as a whole family." Roy said, "Naturally, their warriors will also become part of the Lulian coalition."
Adolf, Fano and Kahn all met in surprise.
No one expected that after Scarlett and the other five major families tried their best and even sacrificed the lives of Barno Jr. and Fred, what Roy could not get would be handed over to Lulian with just one word.
Although these aliens belong to the bandit army, in their hearts, Roy and his bandit army are originally a family.
This kind of intimacy and trust was formed in battle after battle. It was engraved in Roy's merit book. Without him, where would Lulian be today? Even they themselves didn't know how many times they had died.
Got it!
Therefore, no one cares about the bandit army or the Lulian army. What everyone cares about is the attitude of the dwarves and elves!
In fact, when the dwarves and elves took action for Roy at the same time, everyone had already thought that the relationship between them was unusual. However, they still did not expect that this relationship was unusual to this extent.
For Lulian, whose military strength has always been weak, the addition of these foreign warriors is a timely help.
The impact of the dwarf heavy-armored warriors, and the battlefield intelligence reconnaissance and information shielding capabilities of the elf hunters are unparalleled in the world. Back then, humans were able to resist the demons for hundreds of years, and these two races were indispensable.
With their joining, the Lulian Alliance Army's military configuration will become more complete, and its tactical application will be more abundant and flexible. Its strength will be directly improved by several levels!
What's more, as far as the strong are concerned, these two races are also as strong as clouds.
There is no need for all their tribes to come. Even if only the dwarf Iron Tribe and the Elf Incense Temple join, it will be a strong support for Lulian who only has one Simon!
For a moment, the three people's eyes shone with excitement.
This is an unexpected surprise!
This made them even more curious about the relationship between Roy and the dwarves and elves.
"Will they obey the command?" Adolf was still a little unbelievable and asked a key question.
"Of course!" Roy smiled and nodded.
In fact, he had already discussed this matter with Tie Laoer and Elder Xiangli on the way to the Grand Duke's Mansion.
Firstly, Roy does not want his foreign friends from the two races to be harmed due to the revenge of the Bano and other families. Joining Lulian can protect his tribe. Secondly, because in the current situation, the dwarves,
The union of elves and humans is inevitable.
The biggest enemy is the demons after all.
Now, Bandez and the bandits are under the threat of the demon army. Lulian's army will soon go north to join the coalition of nobles from all over the empire to fight against the demons.
By joining the Lulian Alliance Army, the bandit army can occupy a place in the Imperial Alliance Army, and at the same time, it can maximize its effectiveness.
Just like the Lulian War, without the troops led by Adolf, Fano and Sophia, the bandit army of a few hundred people would be like water drops falling into the river, unable to make any waves.
After receiving Roy's affirmative answer, Adolf made a decisive decision: "Since they are willing to join forces with us to fight, then there is no need to spend money to buy food and grass. I will take care of it!"
Roy was stunned and said: "Your Highness, these grains are not only..."
"I know!" Adolf waved his hand, interrupting Roy. "Since they have moved to Lulian, they are my subjects, Adolf. Their food and clothing are not guaranteed. How can the soldiers at the front fight with peace of mind?"
He stood up, took two steps, and said: "I will give them two pieces of land under my name as a resettlement place. At the same time, I will send troops to protect them."
As he spoke, he snorted coldly: "If old Bano is not confused, he should understand what it means to attack my Adolf's private territory! That's it! But..."
Adolf said to Roy apologetically: "In terms of weapons and equipment... we can't provide much help."
After the war with the Fei Lie Empire ended, although Lulian captured a lot of money, it was still far less than the price paid for more than a year of war.
In particular, most towns in the south were reduced to ruins in the war, and decades of business were destroyed. The economic blow to Lulian was particularly heavy. A large number of handicraft workers died or fled, which made Lulian poor in the manufacturing of weapons and equipment.
. quite stretched.
Now that Edward has issued a mobilization order to fight against the demons, lords from all over the empire have to mobilize their troops to go north. Lulian is naturally no exception. In order to rush to produce the weapons and equipment for the army going north, Lulian's weapons workshop has been working day and night.
Just like this, there is still a large amount of equipment that needs to be purchased from outside! If you also take care of the elves and dwarves, it is really too much.
Of course, with Roy's intelligence, he could hear another meaning in Adolf's words.
"Your Highness," Roy said with a smile. "In this regard, I think the dwarves should be able to help. I have already talked with the leader of the Iron Lao Er clan. After migrating here, he will dispatch the best blacksmiths to assist Lulian.
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When Adolf and the other three heard this, they couldn't help but be overjoyed.
"In addition," Roy said, "if your highness is willing, I can create a batch of Power Storm Magic Equipment for you."
"Great!" As soon as Roy finished speaking, Fano shouted. Adolf and Kahn were also ecstatic.
They have long known the power of the magical equipment called Power Storm.
During the battle in the fjord, Sophia witnessed with her own eyes how Sogg and the other nineteen Heavenly Knights were invincible in the dense crowd of Felie Knights.
It can be said that every time the power storm is launched, a gap made of broken flesh and blood can be torn open in the front.
That terrifying power was not only difficult to stop, but the tragic scene would put great mental pressure on the enemy. Later, as soon as they saw these black-armored knights rushing toward them, Fei Lie's soldiers would collapse without a fight.
After Roy disappeared, Sophia returned these magical costumes to the bandit army to help them protect themselves on their way to Bandez.
However, everyone was deeply impressed by the power of this magical costume. Although in terms of level, this is only a first-level magical costume, but according to the estimation of Fano and others, this magical costume
It is completely comparable to the low-level second-level Heavenly Transformation Magic Equipment!
And, more importantly, it possesses the power of a second-level magic weapon, and in terms of fighting spirit, it only requires the requirements of a first-level magic weapon. Even the not-so-outstanding impartial knights like Sogg can afford it.
No one can ignore the horror of this.
You must know that only the Knights of Glory can afford the second-level magic equipment. Whether it is the high manufacturing price or the harsh selection requirements, it has become a luxury to form a large-scale second-level magic equipment army.
As far as everyone knows, except for the royal families of the three major empires, the Langris family, and the Holy See of Vatican, no one has the strength and capital to form a second-level magic knights with more than 300 people.
The existence of the power storm makes this idea that is out of reach for Lulian possible!
Adolf and Fano had learned about Power Storm carefully.
In terms of armor, Roy uses six-star armor with magic gold. The purchase price of a set is about 100,000 gold. If he makes it himself, the price will be even lower.
As for Hui Mo, the price of manufacturing special Hui Mo ink is 10,000 gold per set.
In other words, if you only calculate the cost of materials, the price of a set of Power Storm is at most 110,000 gold lang. Even if you calculate the current price, a set will not exceed 150,000 gold lang.
Of course, the most expensive part of the Heavenly Transformation Magic Equipment is actually the magic tattoo master's remuneration. For other magic tattoo masters, a set of Power Storm would cost at least hundreds of thousands of gold.
In terms of large-scale manufacturing, this is simply beyond Lulian's ability to afford.
Moreover, just having money is not enough. It also depends on the ability and time of the magic pattern master. Sometimes, a set of first-level heavenly transformation magic equipment may not be completed in a month. And a second-level heavenly transformation magic equipment may take half a year.
It's all commonplace.
In addition, the magic pattern masters regard the heavenly magic patterns as treasures and keep them secret from others, which makes large-scale production a luxury.
But Roy is different.
If it hadn't been for the Battle of the Fjord, no one would have known that this kid was actually a magic pattern master. No one could believe that he had completed twenty sets of power storm magic patterns in just a few days.
When he heard about it at that time, Adolf still remembers the deathly silence like a tomb. He also still remembers the pain in everyone's eyes.
In Adolf's mind, such talents no longer belong only to Lullian.
He belongs to the Fei Lie Empire and even the entire human race!
Because of this, when he learned that Leo was Roy, he was so determined to order the troops. He didn't even bother to wait for Scarlett and others' reply to his ultimatum.
To him, this ordinary-looking boy was not only his savior, but also the wealth of the empire.
His wisdom and talent cannot be matched by ten Scarletts combined. Once something happens to him, it will be a huge and irreparable regret for the entire empire!
But now, not only is Roy back, but he has also personally promised to make a batch of Celestial Demonic Equipment for Lulian. Why aren't they overjoyed?!
Looking at the sharp lines on the face of the young man in front of them, they thought of the dwarf and elf troops that Lulian would soon have, and thought of a suit of magic armor. The three of them couldn't help but look forward to seeing what they had always been attracted to when they went north this time.
The Lulian Army, which is regarded as a weakling by all the major families, will impress many people!
In the silence, Adolf suddenly asked Roy seriously: "Do you think Sophia is beautiful?"
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After a few prayers, as the faith falcons flew out of the city of Munich, soon, an invisible shock wave swept across the entire Saint Solan Empire, triggering a violent earthquake.
In the streets and alleys, people were discussing with horrified expressions. No one could believe that the news was true.
Clashes broke out in Munich.
The men deployed by the Bano family in Lulian were completely killed and uprooted. The heir to the family, Bano Jr., commander of the fifth legion, died in the battle. Also killed at the same time were the powerful men from the sanctuary under Prince Anthony.
Fred!
Not only that, Richard of the Saxony family, Marquis Oscar of the Sinasili province, and Princess Scarlet, the daughter of Prince Anthony, were all captured, along with hundreds of family knights and more than a dozen noble lords.
The other party has already offered a ransom. The total amount is as high as 7.77 million blue gold coins! When converted, it is more than 150 million gold coins!
This is almost the total assets of one of the top ten large chambers of commerce in the empire!
What is even more shocking is that this conflict is not a conflict between the three major families and Adolf, the ruler of Lulian.
Their opponents,.
And this son of a fallen nobleman was originally just traveling around as a mercenary to gain experience. When passing through the city of Munich, he intervened to prevent the knights of the Bano family from attacking a dwarf convoy transporting food, and clashed with several major families.
In order to retaliate, the Bano family sent out all their elites, and the other four major families also mobilized their troops to assist the Bano family in putting pressure on Lulian. That night, the city of Munich was filled with fully armed and murderous knights from these major families.
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Due to the invasion of demons, many families flocked to Lulian.
No matter from which aspect you look at it, these major families are all giants. They are the leaders in the minds of many nobles, and they are also the overlords at the top of the food chain.
How could they be defeated by a mere mercenary if they unite and even dare to put pressure on Adolf directly?
But the facts gave several big families a loud slap in the face.
Not only did they lose, they were defeated miserably!
The descendant of the declining nobleman named Leo first used his own power to hunt down the knights of the Banault family who were surrounding him. He turned the Huhoupo neighborhood into his hunting ground, killing more than a hundred knights of the Banó family and only one was left.
More than a dozen people got off.
Then, under the threat of Fred, he appeared to be submissive, turned around and attacked the castle of Bano Jr., killing dozens of the remaining guards of the Bano family as well as Bano Jr. himself.
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In the end, even a strong man in the sanctuary like Fred died in his hands.
His strength and ruthlessness left everyone who heard the news dumbfounded.
Among the five major families, the only lucky one is Charles of the Renault family of the Tomahawk Knights.
This second-generation member of the Renault family, who had participated in the Scarlett project from the beginning, actually announced his withdrawal immediately after Adolf made his stance clear. His decisiveness made people wonder if he had smelled something a long time ago.
And because of this, the Renault family avoided the same fate as the other four families.
With one decision, they saved themselves more than two million blue gold coins!
It is said that after hearing the news, the head of the family, Renault, wrote a letter to Charles overnight. Early the next morning, Renault announced that he would give Charles the highest authority to take charge of the family's southern affairs. Because of this decision, Charles, the second generation of the Renault family,
A relatively unremarkable person, he suddenly became the most dazzling star of the Renault family.
In addition to Charles, there is also a third-generation descendant named Ans Ayer who also received awards. It is said that Renault has included his name in the list of important children in the family. It is conceivable that he will be favored in the future.
No effort will be spared in cultivating.
However, the winner is probably the Lullian family.
It is said that Grand Duke Adolf wrote a letter to the heads of several major families, explaining what happened in detail. In the letter, there were also confirmations from Scarlett, Richard and others.
On the same day, Sophia, the commander of the Fire Phoenix Legion, who was in the imperial capital, asked to see His Majesty Edward. At the same time, she also handed over a similar letter to the Imperial Heraldry Institute, the Cabinet Department of Internal Affairs, the Supervision Department and the Council of Elders.
After reading the letter, even the most staunch allies of the Banaud family, Prince Anthony and the other two families could only remain silent and could not make any accusations about Adolf's role in this matter.
The royal family, the Chamber of Heraldry and the Ministry of Supervision all believed that the war was initiated by the Bano and other families, and the reaction of the Ferdinand family was in line with the rules of noble war.
Edward I stated at the military meeting that he hoped to properly resolve disputes and maintain unity amid the invasion of demons.
Although the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the House of Nobles and Elders did not express their stance, internal news said that they really could not find fault with the Lullian and Ferdinand families.
The Bano and other families were provoking unreasonably, but they had no ability to clean up the situation. They couldn't even force Adolf to take action! They were killed and they were completely defeated.
If Adolf hadn't interceded, even Scarlett and the others would have been killed by Nao.
Now, when a person is in the hands of others, it doesn’t matter what they say?
What's more, now that the demons are moving south, the empire is about to send troops. Adolf's Lulian army is an important part of the imperial coalition, and a large part of its military expenditures also depends on Lulian's support.
Judging from the reaction of the noble class, everyone thinks that it is best to ease this matter temporarily. Everyone understands. But it is best not to involve Adolf.
The anger of the Bano family is understandable.
After receiving the news, old Barno, who had lost his beloved son, smashed everything around him that could be smashed, got into the carriage with red eyes, and visited Donald.
No one knew what Bano and Donald discussed. People only noticed that the day after the news spread, the envoys sent by the three major families had already set off.
Of course, everyone understands that this is not the end.