"You mean, you don't plan to leave for Taxaros?" Isabel raised her eyebrows and asked in surprise as she took an elegant sip of the fragrant Ceylon tea in the cup.
"Yes, that's right. And I must admit that it was the news you brought this time that successfully dispelled my original plan." Sebastian played with the wine bottle in his hand and studied it with interest. That kind of alcohol the girl calls "brandy", she replied.
The two of them are currently in the reception room of Sebastian's mansion. Although the relationship between the two was close, Isabel still abided by the etiquette of the nobility and paid a formal visit.
Since this house gradually regained its original vitality under the careful care of Lace, Sebastian has happily moved back from the Archmage Tower. Although the tower also has a place for a hard-working magician to rest, the life of an ascetic monk is not what he pursues. He doesn't particularly care about material enjoyment, but he will never deliberately make things difficult for himself. There is a beauty like jade on the big bed at home. Which normal man would fall in love with the cold Kang in a single room in the library?
Not to mention, since he has personally experienced the inextricable and mysterious connection between the Lord of the Tower and the Archmage Tower itself, Sebastian has understood that as long as anyone is in the Archmage Tower, he is afraid that It is inevitable that they will be monitored to a certain extent. Although he had no intention of confronting the Archmage Tower, the way of a gentleman was to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. Sebastian did not want to be under the eyes of others when he was resting.
After a pleasant exchange, Isabel regretted missing a wonderful summoning competition, but Sebastian was also slightly surprised by the news the girl brought.
You know, this kind of high-concentration hard liquor that has been distilled many times also existed in the world where Sebastian was born, and it was quite popular. It was not only made from grapes, but also from apples, pears, etc. kind of other flavors. However, first of all, Sebastian did not have a detailed manufacturing method in his memory, and secondly, deep down in his heart, he really didn't have much interest in the management of the territory, so he never thought about making wealth through it. But in any case, compared to Malone and the young Isabel, who are in the business class, Sebastian is more able to foresee the broad prospects of this alcohol business.
To be honest, the manufacturing process of brandy is not that complicated. Due to the existence of countless prophecy spells, once someone is mindful of it, it will not take long for it to be investigated clearly. There is no concept of international patent rights in this world. As long as there is enough interest, batches of imitators will soon appear. If you want to monopolize this market, you can't even think about it without the support of extremely powerful force. But as long as we can successfully establish a popular brand before a large number of followers appear, we will naturally be able to take the lead in cutting enough cakes from this market that has not yet had time to take shape. If done properly, an income of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of gold coins every year is not a pipe dream. Although I dare not say that the wealth can rival the country, it is enough to support a party's wealth.
"Won't it have any impact? That's a task assigned by the Archmage Tower." Isabel reminded with some worry, "Didn't it mean that an evil druid appeared there? If it is delayed for too long, things may be difficult. Clean it up?"
"It doesn't matter. When promulgating the task, the Lord of the Tower didn't even set a time limit for me. It's not a big deal when I think about it." Sebastian smiled softly and put the bottle back on the coffee table. " In the final analysis, this is just the price in exchange for the magic robe of arcane power."
"What you said makes sense. However, unless you don't want that magic robe, you will still have to do it, right?" Isabel asked with a smile.
"Haha. Since thanks to you, I will be able to make a lot of extra money in a few months, then I don't mind using the merchant's method to solve the problem. Problems that can be solved with gold coins are not problems." Sebastian shrugged and spread his hands, "Later, I will hire some adventurers to go to Taxaros to investigate first, and then make a decision after more detailed information is available. If possible, let them It¡¯s not bad to deal with it directly. Anyway, from the perspective of the Archmage Tower, as long as the predetermined result is achieved, the process is not important. I have a lot of important experiments to do at hand, and I have no plans to travel far away in the short term. "
Experiments and such are naturally just excuses. Sebastian just doesn't want to leave his monarch too far. His current fate has to be tightly entangled with the girl's safety due to the obsession of the former owner of his body. One gain may not necessarily lead to both gains, but one loss will inevitably lead to both losses. Even though I understand that the fat and white mentor Yage should not be thereYu sat back and watched his old friend's granddaughter fall into danger, but as the elder of the Great Mage Tower, he was often unable to help himself. And Sebastian doesn't have the habit of completely trusting his life to others.
The huge benefits are enough to make people lose their minds. Not to mention the authority of the Archmage Tower, even the supreme power of the gods will inevitably have areas that cannot be covered. A large number of spies and secret agents will inevitably appear in the future. Or the possible follow-up activities of the mysterious organization called "Dark Dagger Society" mentioned by the girl. Sebastian must ensure that all conflicts are limited to pure business actions and not go out of line, and he also has Confident enough to do that.
"Your choice is not like a sixteen-year-old young man at all." Isabel frowned and said, "You know that one of the main purposes of this kind of mission is to allow young magicians to get out of the Grand Mage Tower and go around. Increase your knowledge and enrich your experience. Although it is accompanied by certain dangers, if you choose to avoid it just because you may encounter danger, it is not a good thing for spiritual meditation. And if you do not have enough practical experience, if you encounter danger in the future, Accidents will inevitably be caught off guard. I think you should go out and see for yourself. I also have a teleportation scroll left over from last time. Take it with you. If there is an accident, use it immediately. It is enough to avoid life. Danger."
"Thank you for your kindness, Miss. But let's forget it this time." Sebastian smiled and held down Isabel's hand that was reaching for the scroll box, feeling the warmth coming from the delicate skin.
"It doesn't matter, you have your own ideas, I'm just a suggestion." After taking a deep look at her knight, Isabel suddenly smiled slightly, pulled out her hand intentionally or unintentionally, and said.
Not feeling disappointed because of the girl's refusal, Sebastian changed the subject as if nothing had happened and invited: "Miss, if you are interested, you might as well go to a tavern in the city with me for a chat. Circle, let¡¯s see it?¡±
"Well still not." Isabel obviously hesitated for a moment, as if she was scratched by this proposal, but in the end she shook her head regretfully, "Go ahead, remember to take Arati with you, he is better in this regard. Experience. This is my first decision, I have to keep an eye on it to avoid making any mistakes."
"In a sense, you really should learn more from the Baron." Sebastian raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said in a weird tone.
Of course, his words immediately earned the girl a dissatisfied glare
After Isabel said goodbye, Sebastian and Arati left the mansion in a carriage and drove to the most famous tavern in Solens City - the Adventurer's House.
The Adventurer's House is located on the east side of the market area. It occupies a large area and is a three-story building that is quite old. It has only been three years since it was last renovated. The first floor is a tavern, which also provides good-tasting meals, and the business has always been booming. The second and third floors are hotels, with spacious bungalows and independent luxury single rooms. Although the prices are significantly higher than elsewhere. It's a lot more expensive, but it's still always full. The reason is simple. Over the centuries, adventurers traveling to and from Saurons City seem to have gradually defaulted to this place as a place to meet and rendezvous. If citizens want to issue some commissions, the Adventurer's House is undoubtedly the most suitable place. vice versa.
In fact, contrary to the Kingdom of Dravel, small countries in other parts of the Akaron continent, or some free cities, often have relatively complete adventurer organizations, sometimes called guilds. Through unified management, perfect channels, and high-quality services, these guilds have attracted a large number of adventurers who call themselves home from all over the world, and they have become a strong and tenacious force. But precisely because of this, it is difficult for this kind of organization with huge influence to be recognized by the local powerful lords.
How can you allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the couch? No ruler is happy to see an armed force that cannot be fully controlled in his territory. These noble and powerful people may have nothing to do with the Archmage Tower that controls the mysterious power, and even have to accept it in order to fight against the Archmage Towers of other counties, but it does not mean that they can also tolerate another adventurer guild. .
In the final analysis, compared with the Archmage Tower, although the adventurers have an absolute advantage in number, the key to the organization - the upper-level power, is undoubtedly at a disadvantage. Strong people who have cultivated to a certain level rarely join this kind of spontaneous organization among the people. They either wander around the world alone, or they simply accept the solicitation of big nobles and directly become knights. Only a few of them love adventure from the bottom of their hearts. And only those who have no good impressions of nobles will embark on this bumpy road of struggle.
On the other hand, the vast majority of professional adventurers belong to the combat profession, and there are only a handful of spellcasters.And most of them are unpopular professions. Magicians and priests rarely leave their laboratories or temples to venture out unless they have a very good reason. As for the Druids, for the sake of the God of Nature, there is no reason why Druids who value harmony with the surrounding nature need to venture far away
Completely suppressed by Count Kaliman¡¯s power, the adventurers in Solens City could only gather in the tavern to exchange news from various places. Over time, people have developed a tacit understanding without knowing when.