Lord: Stripped of My Inheritance from the Start

Chapter 309: Chapter 306: Arriving at Horn Bay

The two ships seized from the White Whale Pirate Gang had been refitted and now sailed side-by-side, flying the banners of the Dennis Clan and the Wushan Clan, respectively.

The assassination attempt at sea had been a loss for the Dennis Clan, as they had lost several Sailors and accompanying Guard Knights. For Ronin, however, it was a gain.

To say nothing of the Armor, Leather Armor, Weapons, and bows taken from the captives, the combined value of the Fourth-level Ice Cone Magic Energy Cannon and the thirty-meter-class sailboat alone was probably close to forty thousand Gold Coins.

Inside a room in the ship’s cabin, Ronin placed the Magic Energy Cannon on the floor and examined it carefully.

Its caliber was about eighty centimeters, and its length reached the fourth level. In terms of overall size, it was a great deal smaller than the Fire Dragon Devouring Heaven Magic Energy Cannon Ronin had given to Ridder.

However, its appearance was very similar: the mount, the barrel, and the base.

The mount was forged from iron, but the barrel and base must have been made from more than just wrought iron.

If Ronin’s guess was correct, there should be mithril in it, especially in the base, which was engraved with a Magic Array Map.

’This barrel was forged without a single seam.’

Logically, there should be seams where a Blacksmith forges and connects wrought iron into a cylinder. But upon close inspection, Ronin couldn’t find any seams at all, as if the barrel had been naturally cylindrical from the start.

He couldn’t help but wonder, ’Have the Blacksmiths of this world already achieved such a degree of precision?’

Unfortunately, the manufacturing of Magic Energy Cannons was a secret. Even Wushan Castle didn’t have detailed documentation, so Ronin had no way of learning more.

It was like a monopoly on precision machine tools; you could only buy their products, but you couldn’t manufacture them yourself.

Perhaps dismantling the Magic Energy Cannon would reveal some clues, but for now, Ronin was unwilling to do so.

This showed that the Earl of Scream Island, who could manufacture Magic Energy Cannons, was certainly no ordinary person.

’Looks like I’ll have to find time to visit the Wushan Extraordinary Academy and consult Dean Miloslav. I’ll see if I can get some useful information from him.’

Ronin only knew one Advanced Level Mage. He wondered if the man would be willing to explain a thing or two for Lurans’s sake.

He put the Magic Energy Cannon back into his Space Ring and summoned his Attribute Panel.

Eleven days had passed since his last promotion and point allocation. Ronin had already accumulated 93 Attribute Points.

’I have to say, after becoming a Count, the rate at which I accumulate Attribute Points is much faster than before.’

Ronin invested all these Attribute Points into his Knight Level, instantly advancing its progress to Golden Level (1091/2500).

Feeling the Falu Wheel loosen deep within his Sea of Qi, Ronin noticed his Fighting Qi had grown much denser, and his overall condition had improved further.

’At the current rate I’m gaining Attribute Points each month, it will only take four months for my Knight strength to reach the Golden Level Peak!’

Four months was a very short time.

However, if Ronin wanted to raise his Mage Level progress as well, it would take much longer.

Still, Ronin was completely confident that he could break through to the Sixth-level and enter the ranks of the truly powerful within a year.

He glanced at his Energy Essence. He had now accumulated 1,470 points. Spending it could definitely give Wubei Territory its third Golden Knight, but Ronin needed to save it.

Once he broke through to the Sixth-level and joined the ranks of Meteor and Great Mage, the first thing he would do was raise Elron’s Level to Master Level, in exchange for a chance to heal Lurans.

The best-case scenario would be for Elron to awaken a Magic that could counter the Soul-Devouring Surge on his own, rather than pinning his hopes on Dean Miloslav finding one.

Once Lurans was cured and could use his full strength again, not only would Wushan Territory regain its stability, but Wubei Territory, situated in the rear, would also enter a period of stable development.

The night passed without incident.

The rising sun cast a red glow upon the sea.

Although Ronin and his party had faced some trouble and been delayed, they still reached the waters of Horn Bay on the afternoon of the nineteenth.

As expected of a seaport that faced Golden Feather City, its prosperity was several tiers higher than Dennis Port.

Ships came and went as far as the eye could see. The silhouettes of their sails swayed in the sea breeze, making a rustling sound, like a symphony playing for the port of Horn Bay.

The closer they got to the docks, the more Ronin could hear the footsteps of porters, their shouts, and the thud of cargo.

From the ships, the docks, and the porters, to the towering towers and sturdy stone walls on either side of the harbor, Ronin couldn’t help but imagine, ’If only I could have a port like this!’

Meanwhile, in a tall building far from the harbor, an official of the Dennis Clan stationed at Horn Bay Port was waiting anxiously.

The man in the lead, Business Officer Joli, had his brows tightly knitted. Based on the recent weather, the Dennis Three should have arrived last evening. Even if it was a little late, it should have arrived this morning.

But now, with nightfall only two hours away, they still hadn’t seen any sign of the Dennis Three. Joli was very worried something might have happened to them at sea.

The Dennis Three was carrying not only Young Master Reis but also the Count of Wubei. If something were to happen, it would cause a huge stir. As an official stationed in Horn Bay, he had no idea if he would be implicated.

“Sir, look! That ship is flying the flag of the Dennis Clan!” his assistant shouted, pointing at a ship that was docking.

Joli’s spirits immediately lifted. He stood up to look, but his face fell with disappointment as soon as he got a clear view. “That’s not the Dennis Three.”

“But it is flying the Dennis Clan’s flag! And look, the ship next to it is flying the Wushan Clan’s flag!”

A flag as large as a sail was indeed conspicuous, and Joli had noticed it as well.

“Damn that Stephen. Has he gotten so muddled that he can’t even write a clear letter anymore?”

Cursing the Civil Servant from Sharp Horn City, Joli quickly put on his gentleman’s hat and strode toward the docks. “Quickly, come with me to greet Young Master Reis and Count Ronin!”

Ships belonging to nobles docked at a separate pier.

After Ronin, Reis, and the others submitted their identification and proof of status, the administrators and Guards of Horn Bay Port gave them a warm welcome.

At the same time, upon hearing that there were pirates on board, they immediately summoned the Harbor Guard Team, who took Karaveli and his men into custody.

When Joli arrived with his men, he saw the Harbor Guard Team running toward the ship flying the Dennis Clan’s flag. His heart skipped a beat, thinking something serious had happened.

It wasn’t until he saw Reis and Ronin standing there, perfectly unharmed, that his anxious heart was finally put at ease.

“Your Excellency, Count, Young Master Reis, I will immediately write to Sharp Horn Castle and Wushan Castle to inform the Viscount and the Marquis of your encounter at sea!”

Joli said gravely, “The assassination of a noble is intolerable, even if the perpetrators are troublesome pirates of the sea!”

Reis nodded. “Take us to an inn first. Also, arrange for someone to coordinate with the Guard Officer of Horn Bay Port to watch over these pirates.”

“Rest assured, Young Master.”

Joli agreed with a smile, then led Ronin toward an inn outside the port.

It had to be said that Viscount Vitorino was quite thorough. The travel, guards, reception, and the subsequent journey to Golden Feather City were all handled by designated personnel.

“Mr. Joli, do you know how long it takes to get from Horn Bay to Golden Feather City?”

“My Lord Count, you don’t need to worry about the time. The two places are very close. If we ride fast horses tomorrow morning, we can reach Golden Feather City by evening.”

The Business Officer from Sharp Horn City had been running routes here for years and was very familiar with the journey.

“There have been many noble ships docking at Horn Bay Port recently. I expect they are all here to celebrate for Her Highness Princess Blanche.”

Ronin was a little surprised. “I thought Her Highness Princess was unpopular?”