Chapter 426 Homecoming
Chapter 426 Homecoming
"Although we have captured a lot of Avars, their routes are based on the premise of being escorted by giant dragons, so it is difficult to guide you."
Linde actually had a very good impression of Rosaline. He did not dislike people with such a simple sense of justice. Although he could not completely believe what the Gray Robe said, at least the little princess was really trying to resist the Avars and even had the courage to embark on a journey where there was no chance of return.
"You are here because Wu Chang Zhi Hai is in a good mood, but it does not mean that you can go back safely. Do you understand?"
After Lind finished his warning, Rosaline said, "But Your Majesty, I have persuaded a dragon to help us escort, and now in Mu Continent, the Avars have been completely defeated. I think I should go back and bring this news to my father."
"Dragon?"
Hearing this, Lind finally put down the report in his hand and asked, "Who?"
"Regus is a blue dragon that represents wisdom. He is very interested in the continent of Sauron."
Hearing this name, Linde had some impression of him. He was Margaret's younger brother, and his behavior was a little eccentric. Unlike ordinary dragons who liked gold coins, Regus especially liked to fiddle with human weapons.
"It's still too dangerous."
Lind still chose to refuse. After all, as long as Rosaline was alive, she would be useful. There was no need to let her take risks. They could just wait until the new ship came out, send Rosaline back, and remotely control the situation on the Sauron continent.
"His Majesty!"
Rosalin knelt on one knee, her eyes determined to join the Goddess Church and said, "The people of Castile are still in dire straits. The entire kingdom is begging for your mercy. Please have mercy."
Originally, Rosaline was somewhat reluctant to leave Castile, after all, she was still a child at heart. However, the latest news brought back by the Avar captives began to spread among the officials. Although the Gray Robes concealed the domestic situation of Castile from Rosaline, Rosaline still learned some news through those officials intentionally or unintentionally.
Originally, Rosaline came to Mu Continent to seek help, but those rumors reminded Rosaline of her mission, and she found an opportunity to meet Lind, hoping to return to Sauron Continent.
Seeing Rosaline so persistent and even ready to wait for Lind's approval, Lind hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, since you can convince the dragon, I will give you a ship alone. You can go with the merchants who are preparing to go to sea recently, and let Regus escort those merchants."
After receiving Lind's approval, Rosalin immediately said excitedly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"
Obviously, the little princess was too happy too early. Linde continued, "But the situation in the Sauron Continent is now in chaos. Although I approved those merchants to hold weapons, to be honest..."
Lind looked at Rosaline and said, "Do you have any weapons prepared? I can provide you with some weapons from the Empire, even stronger protective items than those from merchants, and some defensive enchantments, but do you have the money to buy them?"
Hearing this rather direct and explicit question, Rosalin looked embarrassed and said hesitantly: "I...I, I will find a way!"
Looking at the foreign princess who was hesitating on the spot, Linde shook his head and said, "You didn't discuss this matter with the Gray Robe at all, did you?"
Seeing her thoughts exposed, Rosalin nodded awkwardly: "The Imperial Master will not agree to my return. He wants to go back by himself."
Linde didn't intend to cheat the kid, but said: "I will convince the gray robe to let you go back, but I still have to discuss the business with the gray robe."
After receiving the news, Gray Robe quickly rushed to Lind's study. Seeing Rosaline sitting on the sofa, awkwardly playing with her fingers, Gray Robe was a little angry, but this anger finally turned into a long sigh.
"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor, the Imperial Master of Castile sends you respectful greetings."
The man in gray robe bowed, while Lind directly pushed a document on the table.
Large ships that can cross the sea are not cheap. Castile's original ships can still be used after repair, but even if the Grey Robes want to save money, they probably wouldn't dare to let Rosaline and himself take the ship they came on. However, the captured Avar ocean-going ships can be modified and sold to Castile and his party at a low price.
The merchants had already been preparing ships for going out to sea. All of these ships were invested by Lind, and could be said to be semi-official in nature. It was not cheap to give up one, not to mention the fully armed weapons and enchantments on the ship. Even the Avar ships had been modified, and the prices of the cannons and enchantments on them were not low.
With Huipao's current salary, he might not be able to pay Linde back even if he worked for him for the rest of his life, not to mention the debt of favor he owed to Linde.
So in the end, the Grey Robe decided to go all out and directly accept Lind's full sponsorship to help Rosaline return to power and become the queen of Castile.
Gray Robe understood that these sponsorships were not free, and that the great Emperor would one day come to collect the interest on these sponsorships. Those were not just the interest written on paper, but Gray Robe believed that as long as His Highness could ascend the throne and as long as Castile could unite, this part of the interest would be repaid.
Because Castile has an absolute advantage over those small countries annexed by the empire, that is, it is located overseas.
His great Majesty the Emperor is merciful, and the Empire also has to save face. As long as Castile, controlled by Rosaline, is loyal enough to the Empire, the Empire will not send out his terrifying army.
The man in gray finally signed his name on the agreement and waved for Rosaline to come over. Rosaline did not read the contents of the agreement carefully, but only glanced at it roughly. The great emperor was willing to help her return to Castile, and then she signed her name on the agreement in a daze.
The gift of fate had already been secretly marked with a price tag, and Gray Robe understood this, but at least in Gray Robe's current view, this price tag was still within his acceptable range.
The fleet organized to go to the continent of Sauron was soon ready to set sail. Regus in human form was looking around curiously in the harbor. The blue dragon, the symbol of wisdom, did not seem to be very smart at this time. Margaret lowered her head helplessly to cover her face, as if she did not recognize her younger brother.
Originally, the dragons were opposed to Regus going out to sea for escort, but there was nothing they could do. The profits from maritime trade were too great, and since Regus volunteered, Margaret had no choice but to agree.
The personnel of the fleet have changed compared to the original one. In addition to the original technical sailors and the Avars who led the way, there are also many adventurers from Mu Continent, as well as soldiers from the empire, bards, and priests and nuns from the church.
Lind doesn't like those adventurers, so the adventurers can only find other ways to make a living, and going to sea is a very good choice. As long as they go to sea, His Majesty the Emperor will even commend those adventurers and praise that this is the true spirit of adventure, so there are many adventurers who choose to go to sea.
There were not many soldiers and bards, and they were mainly there to protect Rosaline, or to provide both protection and surveillance. But to the Gray Robes, these soldiers and bards were far more reliable than the Castilian envoys they brought with them.
Not all priests and nuns of the church go there to preach. More of them go to ensure safety at sea, prevent disease, and go to the continent of Sauron to see if they can establish contact with the goddess. They also conduct some divine experiments. Even the leader is Bernice of the Lantern Dream, a representative of technical nuns.
It was said that among this group of soldiers and the female guards around Rosalin, there were also Knight Lars and members of the Sisters, but the Gray Robe did not dare to ask and even hoped that these rumors were true.
Looking at this magnificent cross-sea ship, Gray Robe sighed deeply. In Gray Robe's opinion, the number of this fleet plus the weapons and enchantments on board the ships are enough to make it easy to march across the Sea of Uncertainty. The quality of those trained merchants and adventurers far exceeds that of the so-called regular army of Castile. However, the emperor of the empire is still not satisfied and is still building cross-sea ships. It is said that the emperor is planning to turn the cross-sea ships into ironclad ships like armored trains.
With a loud horn sound, the fleet slowly set sail. Rosalin stood at the bow, the sea breeze ruffling her hair, her eyes full of determination and expectation.
I don’t know what the current situation in Castile is like. Are my father and brothers okay?
The little princess set out on the journey back home with a glimmer of hope.
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