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Chapter 37 The Captain and the Sea

Baldur's Gate is named after the legendary pirate Baldurn. He often sails across the sea of ​​swords. He built a tower by the sea in his own name, as a guide to his home, and to avoid being invaded by his counterparts in the north. Later, merchants and coast guards built walls to protect their goods from foreign dangers, but they deliberately kept the port area out of the walls and imposed entry fees on ships' cargo and personnel. The behavior was outraged and refused to pay the entry fee. Bordian happened to be out when he decided to build the city wall. When he came back, he found that the pirates were locked outside the new wall, unable to withstand the attacks from the orcs and barbarians, and had to pay a high fee to enter the city. In the early summer of that year, the orcs launched an assault, and civil strife broke out in the city.

In a rage, Bo De'an led the captains to kill those selfish and arrogant merchants and captains, and dissolved the council composed of these prosperous farmers. He spared only four people because they did not support the council's decision. Baldur'an paid for it, and urgently ordered the construction of the outer wall, and built a bridge gate, which is the origin of the name Baldur's Gate. After a combination of formidable force and fortified defenses, the orcs were finally defeated. Balduran appointed those four dukes to stay at Baldur's Gate. Up to now, although the title of duke has been retained, the specific candidate is elected by the parliament. After all this was over, Bo De'an went out to sea to find the legendary Angome Island. Never came back. And Angome Island is the target of everyone this time.

A group of people came to the Thieves Union in the morning, and the thieves who looked out had already left Henry and came directly to Alates' office after a simple greeting. The leader of the thieves stood up and smiled when he saw him, "Welcome! Welcome! Isn't this our Mr. Gold Mine? What good things have you brought this time? In the past year, you have been called a master of pharmacy." .”

Henry stepped forward and shook hands with him. "Sorry, I didn't bring anything this time. But I have a business to entrust to you. First, bring Robert here. I'm going to take him away this time. Second, help me check the last voyage record of Chabod'an, preferably I can find the chart. The last thing is to help me buy a boat, big enough and strong enough. I will personally go to the dock area to hire the crew and captain, you don’t have to worry about it.”

Aratus stroked his goatee lightly. "I will help you to investigate the Bodean sea chart, but you have to wait for a few days. Sea ships are a bit expensive to buy in this season, but I think this is not a problem for you. I will help you contact the ship first, But I want a fifteen percent tap."

Henry nodded. "No problem, but it's better to be quick." After speaking, he followed Alates' men to find Robert. It didn't take long for them to come to a mermaid bar called Blushing. According to the introduction of the leading thief, it appeared to be a bar on the surface but actually a prostitution and casino behind it. When he came to the second floor, Henry saw Robert at a glance. He was squatting in the corner and observing everyone in the casino. Robert also saw his master, and hurriedly stood up and walked over. Henry looked at his mature face, it seems that he has matured a lot this year.

Then patted him on the shoulder. "Come with me, we have already greeted Arras. Now follow me to the port area to the tavern there to hire an experienced captain and some sailors."

Robert communicated with the person in charge in front of the counter with a special gesture, and then followed the crowd to leave the blushing mermaid bar. On the way to the pier, he looked at his younger sister. The originally thin little girl had grown into a slim figure with the posture of a girl. It seems that my sister has had a good year, and the previous cautiousness can no longer be seen in her eyes, replaced by knowledge and wisdom.

He said softly to Amy: "My dear sister, what have you done over the past year to make such a big change?"

Amy covered her mouth and smiled. "Dear brother, you must know that I was personally taught by a pedagogue for a year. I read more books than you have ever heard of in the past year." Robert nodded and smiled.

Soon everyone arrived at the dock area. Henry turned and asked Robert. "You have been in the union for a year, you should know where the sailors and captains around here usually go?"

The teenager nodded. "Yes, master. I am familiar with all the buildings and sewers in the whole city. After most ships dock here, the people on board will come down to the tavern of Juparin to have a few drinks and then stay overnight. If you want The best place to recruit captains and sailors." The crowd followed Robert directly to the Choparin Tavern in the north of the dock area.

As soon as I entered it, I could smell a strong smell of alcohol and a lot of noisy voices. The messy sailors sang messy songs from time to time and then downed the wine in one gulp. Seeing a brown bear among Henry's group, the bartender immediately came over and said, "Sorry, we don't allow large animals to enter here."

Henry took out a dozen gold coins from his pocket and threw them to the bartender. "It is my friend, and I think I can enjoy the same treatment as normal people here."

The bartender stuffed the gold coin into his pocket. "Okay, but we are not responsible if we hurt someone."

"Don't worry, my animal companion will not move around without my order. Also, I want to ask you, is there any captain waiting to be hired here recently? If you help me find it, I can pay you fifty gold."

The bartender stood there and thought for a moment. "There is a person who meets your requirements. He lives here now and is called Hawke. He is a very experienced captain. However, when his ship went to sea last time, it was cursed by the goddess of misfortune Beshaba, and the ship encountered a sea demon whale. It was knocked over at the first word. Now everyone thinks he is doomed and unwilling to hire him. If you need me, I can help you."

Henry nodded. "Take me to meet this Captain Hawk now." After speaking, he took out fifty gold coins and handed them over. The bartender happily took the money and put it in his pocket, turned and took Henry upstairs.

On the second floor, the bartender went to a door and patted hard and shouted: "Hawk! Old Hawk! Get up, there is an employer who is willing to hire you." After a full three minutes, the door was opened, and a man walked out of it. A fifty-year-old man with messy hair and a beard.

Seeing the two people at the door, he asked, "Who! Who wants to hire me."

Henry stepped forward. "Hi Captain Hawke, my name is Henry and I want to hire you."

The bartender saw that the two were connecting and said, "Okay, now that you know each other, let's talk slowly. I'll go downstairs first." After speaking, he left.

Hawke looked at Henry carefully. "Well, young gentleman, please come into the room and talk."

He smelled alcohol as soon as he entered the house, and Hawk found a chair and sat down. "Mr. Henry, please briefly introduce the ship you want to hand over to me. In addition, it is best to tell me about the route you plan to sail."

Henry said to the old man: "Mr. Captain, to tell you the truth, I don't plan to trade and my ship is still being purchased. I plan to go on an expedition. Please rest assured that I will pay you one thousand gold coins at a time. As a reward for this voyage."

Hawk frowned. "You don't have a ship yet? That is to say, you don't even have a sailor. What about the adventure destination? Do you have a chart?"

He saw the old man's doubts. "Please rest assured Captain Hawke, I have entrusted the Thieves Union in the city to purchase ships. Their work efficiency has always been good, and there will be news tomorrow afternoon at the latest. As for the destination of the adventure, I am sorry that I can't say it for the time being, but go to sea Then I will give you the charts. If you agree, we can sign a contract now and I will pay half of the salary first."

Hawke looked at him in surprise. "If the thieves' union makes the move, then there will be no problems with the ship. Okay, let's sign a contract now." Soon the two drafted a contract together, which stated all the benefits brought by the voyage All belong to Henry, and Captain Hawk can get half of the reward, which is 500 gold coins, after signing the contract. The other half is paid on board after sailing to destination.

After signing in duplicate, Henry smiled and said to Hawke: "Okay, Mr. Captain, this is half of your salary. In addition, I want to entrust you to help me recruit reliable and experienced sailors." After speaking, he took out a whole The thousand gold coins are placed on the table.

The old captain's eyes lit up when he saw the gold coin. "No problem, 500 gold coins are enough to recruit more than 50 masters. I will take care of this matter." "Then I will leave first. If you need to find me, you can go to the Elf Road near the gate of the city." Song Hotel. I’ve been staying there for the past few days.” He turned and went downstairs after he finished speaking.

Back on the first floor, Henry saw that Cagan had already mingled with the sailors around him, pouring a large glass of wine into his mouth. Robert stood at the front and protected his sister from these dirty sailors. Ares sat on the side and took a nap boredly, while Ban Burke flew to the roof and sang eccentric songs loudly. Amy was holding a notebook and reading quietly, without being affected by the surrounding environment at all.

He walked up to these people and shouted loudly: "Okay, guys, stop making trouble. The captain has already made an agreement. Now let's go back to the hotel." Everyone put down what they were doing and followed Henry out of the noisy tavern.

At the door the dwarf hiccupped and said to him, "Henry, how many days are we going to stay on the ship this time?"

Henry thought about the description in the game and said: "It will probably take a few days and nights, don't worry, I will protect our ship."

Cagan muttered: "You know, dwarves always think it's best to step on the ground with their feet on the ground. The rickety environment at sea will drive me crazy." He ignored the complaints of the dwarves, and led everyone back to the elves. Stay at Song Hotel and wait for the news. —————————————————————————————————

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