The Path to Lordship Begins in the North

Herbert was somewhat timid in the presence of this now-famous Anjou figure.

Caron didn't say much, after all, Herbert's reaction was normal.

A king's advisor, needing so many weapons, and even resorting to smuggling, a secret transaction.

Seeing that Herbert hesitated to step forward, Caron said, "Sir Herbert, don't overthink it. I'm only purchasing these weapons for my country."

"Perhaps most people don't know that His Majesty Alberto has actually been selling me weapons so that I can support my country."

Upon receiving the intelligence, Herbert immediately perked up, but still appeared somewhat fearful, asking, "I've heard that dragons are also your allies. What do you need weapons for?"

"It's no secret that dragons only help when things are going their way."

Kalon shrugged and said, “Our continent of Solon has many damaged magical environments, making it quite difficult to use magic in those environments. However, if we had firearms and cannons that could be used without relying on magic, we could greatly improve our combat power in those magic-free environments.”

"That is why I implored Your Majesty to trade with the Kingdom of Avar and purchase a large number of cannons and muskets for my kingdom."

As Kalon said, the super-rank magic brought by the Kingdom of Avar caused many magical disturbances on the continent of Soron, the magical environment was destroyed, and there were even areas without magic where magic had dissipated.

In this region, Avar can only fight hand-to-hand with other countries on the continent of Soron, which is extremely disadvantageous for the Kingdom of Avar. Moreover, the original countries on the continent of Soron have formed an alliance against the Kingdom of Avar. Avar's turning its attention to this continent is partly due to the instigation of the dragons.

However, this situation changed after the envoys, including Karon, discovered the firearms on this continent. The firearms could function normally even in the harshest, magic-free environments, and their destructive power was in no way inferior to ordinary magic. Troops equipped with muskets were able to run rampant in such environments.

Most importantly, there are almost no training costs for musketeer soldiers.

So from the moment this was discovered, Avar's envoys began smuggling firearms into their own country.

Initially, the scale of this smuggling was not large, but as the situation on the continent changed, Avar simultaneously colluded with the two major forces of the Demon Clan and Anjou, gradually bringing this smuggling into the open.

Alberto not only tacitly approved of this smuggling, but even joined in himself, selling firearms produced in Anjou to Avar at fixed prices. Avar even gradually established a dedicated trading port in Anjou.

There was no other way; Alberto was feeling increasing pressure and had to find a way to open up the market. Selling some ordinary firearms to Avar would clear out the inventory and create a virtuous cycle for firearms research and development.

Moreover, the Avars are now ostensibly allies. In order to fight against the Capet and to research super-level magic, Alberto is intentionally or unintentionally helping the Kingdom of Avar to gain a foothold on this continent.

Of course, the most expensive and best firearms are still those produced in the northern part of Cape. In the Kingdom of Avar, the price of a musket produced in the north can even be equivalent to that of a large-caliber cannon, yet it is still priceless among the nobles of Avar.

So Caron didn't bring Herbert in with the intention of rebelling or betraying his allies; he just wanted to make some extra money.

However, it's hard to say for sure. After all, besides traditional firearms, Charon also accepts magic-powered magic stone firearms. As long as they don't go too far, Anjou basically turns a blind eye.

After Caron explained in detail, Herbert pulled a musket from his pocket, which instantly made Caron's eyes light up.

This musket has an ancient and majestic appearance. The barrel is forged from black metal and inlaid with dark red runes. The runes are faintly visible on the barrel and emit a faint light, as if they are breathing.

These runes are designed to reduce recoil and increase stability. Although they are not complex, they are quite ingeniously designed.

The barrel also has a special crystal to assist aiming, so even someone who has never handled a musket before can use this exquisite musket perfectly. It is a beautifully crafted toy.

Of course, this musket is not powered by magic stone and is more showy than practical, making it even more difficult to use in a magic-free environment.

But it is clear that the main audience of this musket was wealthy nobles and merchants. It was not only used for self-defense, but it was also a work of art in itself.

"How much can it sell for?"

"A whole ship!"

even more.

Kalon couldn't imagine how valuable this musket would be once it reached the Kingdom of Avar.

Herbert then directly pushed the exquisite musket towards Caron, much to Caron's delight.

"Lord Caron, I need a big order!"

"Of course, I will definitely give you a big order."

Herbert recognized Altan, who was also from the Kingdom of Avar. Altan was now completely content with his life here and had forgotten his homeland. The expression on Karon's face was now somewhat similar to Altan's.

After closing the distance, Herbert warmly invited Kalon to eat and drink while discussing business. Amidst the clinking of glasses, Herbert also learned some things about the Kingdom of Avar through Kalon.

The Kingdom of Avar is currently attempting to reclaim its land by landing on this continent under the influence of the dragons, while simultaneously continuing its wars with other nations on the continent of Sauron.

The Kingdom of Avar, which had been declining due to the increasing difficulty of using super-level magic on the continent of Soren, is now becoming more assertive again thanks to the emergence of firearms and smuggling.

Moreover, this continent has many things that are not found on the continent of Soren, such as spices, cheap sugar, and all sorts of strange and wonderful magical items.

As long as you can ship a boatload of goods back home, you can become a millionaire instantly.

These are no secrets; you can find out by asking the increasing number of soldiers and merchants from the Kingdom of Avar recently.

A slightly tipsy Caron said after signing a large order with Herbert, "Of those countries, Castile is the most troublesome, but fortunately, Castile is about to be finished too."

"Oh? Castile, is that the country you mentioned before that organized the anti-Avar alliance?"

As Herbert asked questions, he personally poured wine for Caron.

"Yes, Castile is currently embroiled in a bitter dispute over the succession. If the original Castile had joined forces with other countries and actually developed a sea route that we were unaware of, it would have been quite troublesome. But guess what happened now?"

"Castilla actually abandoned their little princess at sea. Connecting this continent and opening up sea routes has become a tool for political infighting in the hands of these people, and the first one to be eliminated was actually their youngest daughter."

Upon hearing this news, Herbert's eyes darted around, and he said, "Foolish, utterly foolish! Surely you've already made thorough preparations to capture that Castilian princess, haven't you?"

"Ah!"

Caron snorted and said, "Of course, I just hope that little princess won't be swallowed up by the Sea of ​​Impermanence on the way."