The world controlled by dice [Western Fantasy]

"During the New Year's speech at the beginning of the year, the Grand Duke mentioned the development plan of the withered wasteland. At that time, no one paid attention to it, because it was said every year, but it was never really practiced.

"However, after spring break, there were signs that the Grand Duke was serious this time around.

"First of all, the Ministry of National Railways intends to link the railways of Never Embers with the railways within the Principality, using the same gauge, and has formulated more railway laying plans to connect more reachable areas.

"This has never happened in the past. Railways are expensive. Moreover, most of the railways in Land of Ashes are laid by private companies. Now the Principality intends to improve the traffic situation in Land of Ashes with the power of the state. It is really……"

Bertram Finn shook his head, showing some complicated expressions.

Siles said in a timely manner: "So, the great development of the withered wasteland does exist."

"That's right." Bertram took a deep breath. "Of course, everything is not a foregone conclusion. How to develop it, and to what extent... I guess we have to wait until after the winter holiday market to make plans."

Winter market.

This was already the second time that Siles had heard about this matter.

He asked, "Is there anything special about this winter holiday fair?"

He knew about the winter fair.Every year during the winter vacation, before the rainy season in October, there will be a grand market in Lamifa City.

It's not all about Ramifa, or the rainy season.In fact, the main reason was that at the end of October was the birthday of the god of the past and history—Anthinum.

Therefore, in addition to the winter holiday market and the October market, this market also has the alias of the birth market.

This market has always existed since the city of Ramifah was built.

Usually, merchants from all over the principality come to the capital to set up stalls. With the development of Land of Embers, merchants from other countries, as well as goods from Land of Embers, wanderers, circuses, etc., will also appear in the market. in the city.

It was indeed a very lively period of time.

Bertram said: "Someone close to the Grand Duke spread the news that the Grand Duke plans to look at the size of the market this time, as well as the types and prices of commodities in the bazaar... and then consider the great development plan of the Blighted Wasteland. feasibility."

Sirius nodded thoughtfully.

He asked cryptically again: "So... what about those gangs?"

"They...actually, they don't have the channels to trade in the Neverland." Bertram said, "They want to grab profits during the development of the withered wasteland—for example, during the laying of railway tracks."

The laying of the track requires sufficient manpower and coolies.There are obviously a lot of workers here in the Old City, and underground gangs hold their jobs.

Only now did Siles understand.Any tendency of Grand Duke Const's behavior will cause chaos among the people below.In this day and age, this is inevitable.

Siles thought for a while, and felt that this matter had nothing to do with him directly, so he said to Bertram with a slightly relaxed mood: "Thank you for your information, I have gained a lot from this."

There was a friendly smile on Bertram's grave face.He said, "I heard my wife say you got a job. Didn't know that was...?"

"Oh, it's teaching at the university." Siles didn't say carefully, "By the way, I think you can also let Anthony study."

Bertram nodded: "I have this plan, but I was away from home all year round, and my wife had to manage the family property, so I never had time to pay attention to Anthony's situation."

Siles said, "Then this time...?"

"I plan to stay at home for a while. Ever since news of the big development plan came out, Everland has become more and more chaotic." Bertram said with a bit of complaint, "I decided to wait until winter passed.

"also……"

He considered for a moment, then looked at Sirius.

Siles didn't know why.

Bertram said: "You helped my family this time, and I don't think I can ignore your kindness. My wife was too rash to ask you for help, but you are still willing to help, which is a rare and rare thing. .”

Siles was a little embarrassed by what he said.

But Bertram continued seriously: "Part of the reason why I came back to Ramifah this time is because I got the opportunity to cooperate with a food company. If you are willing, I would like to invite you to join this cooperation .”

Siles was taken aback for a moment, and then he said in great surprise: "No, I don't think I deserve such a reward..."

Take a morning to bring a bad boy home, and then get paid for such endless benefits?Siles felt he deserved it.

"No, Mr. Noel, you may not quite understand how I felt when I received my wife's letter." Bertram sighed, "I have always thought that I am earning money outside, and my wife is doing housework at home. Will suffice.

"But... I think sometimes I really neglect my family too much. You are also a man, can you understand this feeling?"

Siles Single from Earth to Planet Fisher Noel: "..."

Regardless of what Siles thought, Bertram continued: "So, when I was rushing back, I was thinking and reflecting on my practices and concepts over the past few years.

"I have earned enough money, and I already have enough assets. But in the process, I also lost time with my wife and children. On the way back, I was afraid that something might happen to Anthony, and my wife would also die. Follow him..."

Bertram expressed his true feelings, and said with great horror: "Mr. Noel, you don't know that when you reached out to my wife, you not only saved her and our Antony, but also saved me!"

Siles felt that his contribution had been exaggerated, but Bertram's kindness was hard to deny. In the end, under Bertram's uncompromising tone, Siles still heard the specific content of the cooperation with the food company.

He listened for a while before he realized that Bertram Finn was not the principal of this cooperation, but a partner involved in the investment.

When he was trading in the Never Embers this spring, the merchants with him got a few recipes from a tribal enclave in the Blight Wastes.After experimenting, they unexpectedly discovered that these few recipes seemed to be profitable.

So they approached a food company about collaborating on the recipes.

"Of course, it is impossible to sell recipes directly to them, but we have to firmly control everything from ingredients to production, from sales to restaurant operations." Bertram said, "Now people pay more and more attention to imported things. , we all think this business is worth trying.”

Siles nodded.

"I put in some money, not too much," explained Bertram, "and besides that, I'm in the fur business, as you probably know. So I know some farms and tribes that keep animals and things like that.

"The meat of those animals can be used as ingredients. I introduced a businessman to do this, and enjoyed a part of his profit share. I think, I can transfer this part of the profit to you.

"You may not be able to earn that much money by teaching at the school. This income should be regarded as my help to you. Please don't refuse."

As far as Bertram's assets are concerned, this investment, which has yet to see how much income it will bring, is just a drop in the bucket, but for Siles, it is an irresistible temptation.

Siles hesitated again and again, but in the end he did not refuse the kindness and accepted it gladly.

Bertram immediately wrote a note to his lawyer, asking him to come in the afternoon and sign a transfer agreement with Siles.Siles was also a little surprised by such a resolute manner.

The businessman noticed his expression and showed a rare smile, explaining: "When doing business in Land of No Embers, you can't have any hesitation. Those cunning tribe villagers and other businessmen will always make you hesitate. At that time, the opportunity to make money will be lost.”

Siles couldn't help saying, "I've been taught."

This time around, Siles and the Finn family also established a good relationship.At noon that day, he had lunch with Mr. Fein's family of three.

At the dinner table, they talked about more things related to the Land of Never Embers, and this was the first time that Sirius had such a deep understanding of the Land of Never Embers.

About 400 years ago, the mists of the Neverland began to slowly dissipate.Since then, countless merchants, explorers, and travelers have gone to the Land of No Embers.

They roughly explored the area of ​​the Neverland, but they also encountered endless risks.

It may be a wild beast, it may be a steep terrain, it may be a sudden natural disaster, or... it may be some kind of strange and weird encounter.

"People say that even though the gods have fallen, their influence is still there." Bertram said in a somewhat mysterious and fearful tone, "There are countless secrets hidden in the Land of Embers, and there are many of them. It is related to the era before the Fog Period... related to God."

Siles nodded, thinking that this is not surprising.

After all, Land of Never Embers only appeared during the Silence Era.During the Silent Era, the gods fell, and the Land of Eternity happened to be born at this very moment.

In the historian circle, there are many doubts about the existence of some connection between these two things.

Of course, they couldn't find any evidence.

Siles couldn't help but wonder, as the only surviving god now, is there any archives about the Silence Period in the past churches that believed in Antinam?

Siles was a little curious.

"The mist still covers many places in the Everland," Bertram said. "However, it has been said recently that the speed of the mist is gradually dissipating, and more and more lands are revealed."

Siles said, "I heard you say 'tribe' just now. Are there people living in the Everlands?"

Bertram nodded, then shook his head again: "It cannot be said that they are aborigines. At present, it seems that there are no humans who have lived in the Eternal Land since the time when the fog shrouded it.

"Most of the people we meet in the Land of No Embers are humans who left their original place of residence and settled in the withered wasteland after the fog began to dissipate.

"They live in the Everlands all year round... Honestly, I think they're more or less insane."

Siles asked with great interest: "Are they mentally abnormal?"

"Indeed. It looks cunning and evil, with a kind of withdrawn indifference... I don't know how to describe it. It would be great if you could go to the Land of No Embers."

Siles said, "I have that plan too."

Bertram said, "Then you have to pay attention to safety. Remember to go with the doctor, or bring enough medicine."

"I will."

"Speaking of doctors," said Mrs. Finn, who had been listening and didn't interrupt much, "Mr. Noel, the tenant after you seems to be a doctor."

Siles was startled, and then he heard the sound of the dice rolling gently in his head.

……doctor?

The doctor he knew? !