Steel, Guns, and the Industrial Party that Traveled to Another World

The weather at sea changes all the time. It was clear and clear just a moment ago, and now it suddenly becomes overcast.

"No wonder I didn't see many boats going out to sea today. I really should have asked an experienced fisherman to ask about the weather." Greiman was very annoyed. He turned to Queller and said, "I'll take you back to the hotel in a carriage, just in case you're halfway there." It can keep out the rain.”

Queller readily accepted: "Then I'll trouble my brother."

The two of them boarded Paul's carriage, and the driver shook the reins and drove towards the hotel in the town.

Along the way, Paul was still considering the issue of the power behind Giles. He felt that the most likely one was the Holy See, and the reason was very good: a great conflict broke out between the previous king of the Kingdom of Aldo and the Holy See.

It is nothing more than the old conflict between the divine power of the church and the secular royal power.

That year, the archbishop of the Aldo Kingdom was called by the Lord. Originally, according to tradition, after the archbishop's position in a country was vacated, the Holy See and the country's top officials first communicated and negotiated a candidate who satisfied both parties. Then the Holy See issues a notice, and the country's top leaders publicly acknowledge it, and everyone is happy.

But that time two strong contenders emerged:

One is a bishop from Aldo's own country. He joined the monastery at a young age. He started from presiding over a rural church at the grassroots level. He served diligently for decades and rose to the position of regional bishop. He was well-known in the kingdom and was an elder. The king's best friend and the most vocal candidate to succeed the archbishop.

The other one was a bishop of foreign origin who was parachuted in by the Holy See. He had not served in the kingdom for a long time, but he had served in the seminary in the Holy City and taught students all over the mainland.

The old King Rodney XV was not a fool. In both public and private matters, he supported his countrymen and his friends as archbishops.

The Holy See is not a fool. Everyone knows the relationship between the Aldo-born bishop and the king. How can he play with his archbishop and the aristocratic forces of the diocese, tit-for-tat support for the foreign bishop he sent there.

The two sides went back and forth around the position of archbishop, and had countless confrontations overtly and covertly. Rumor has it that during a cordial meeting behind closed doors, the old king was so excited that he put his dentures on the face of the Holy See envoy in a friendly manner.

In the end, the kingdom and the Holy See reached a compromise: the position of archbishop was given to candidates supported by the Holy See, but in the future, the regional bishops of the Aldo Kingdom would give priority to appointing local people, and half of the regional bishops would give priority to appointments based on the recommendation of the royal family.

Although a compromise was reached at the time, the conflict was severed, and Rodney XVI, who later succeeded him as king, spent great efforts to repair the relationship with the Holy See.

Therefore, Paul guessed that the power behind Giles was most likely the Holy See, but after thinking about it, he felt that it was not the case.

The opposition between divine power and royal power has happened before. The most common method used by the Holy See is to openly excommunicate the ruler of a country who opposes it, or to find an obedient agent among the nobles of that country, claiming that this is the way of light. The legitimate ruler recognized by the Lord.

Simple, crude, and effective, it is said that the Holy See once used excommunication to force a monarch of a certain country to stand barefoot in the ice and snow for three days and three nights.

It's not like the Holy See's style to make such a sneaky little move. Could it be that the Holy See felt that its influence had declined and that it would suffer if it tried to be tough, so it changed its strategy. But Giles has never heard of being so aggressive towards the Holy See. So enthusiastic.

So the Gabela Empire? It's unlikely. The Aldo Kingdom and the Gabela Empire have been married for several generations, and the relationship between the two countries is strong.

Just as Paul was thinking wildly, Queller, who was sitting next to him, sighed: "That Giles is very ambitious. If he takes over the Aldo Kingdom, he may have other plans for the Horn Bay Alliance. I really don't know what those things are. What does the Chamber of Commerce think? They even ignore national interests for the sake of money. I hope the Council can take some actions.”

It's brother's time to show off again. The opportunity cannot be missed. Paul immediately cleared his throat and said in a pretentious manner: "Quiller, a philosopher said this, as long as there is appropriate profit, capital will be bold. , if there is 10% profit, it is guaranteed everywhere When used, it becomes active with 20% profit; with 50% profit, it takes desperate risks; with 100% profit, it dares to trample all human laws; with 300% profit, it dares to commit any crime , and even risk being hanged.”

"How come I haven't heard of it? But this sentence is indeed true."

Kueller shrugged and agreed: "Our Corner Bay Alliance is a country based on business. Although we have formulated laws that are extremely perfect to outsiders, everyone must not only adapt to them, but also learn how to exploit its loopholes."

Queller, who comes from a big family, is no longer surprised by those things. He raised his head and put his hands on the back of his head, "So, since I was 16 years old, I have dreamed of becoming an adventurer, carefree and uninhibited. Travel around the world without any hassle and avoid those annoying rules.”

"So you came here to take risks in the northwest bay?"

"That's right, and my father also entrusted the Leachman Adventure Group to come to me. It's such a great opportunity. I really want to join them." Queller suddenly became excited.

"Leachman's Adventure Group? The same people who were in the church that day?"

"Yes, this adventure group is famous in our south and has solved many crises."

Paul asked with some confusion: "Is adventurer just another name for mercenary?"

"No, no, no!" Queller stretched out his index finger and waved it from side to side to deny Paul's statement: "Although they are taking people's money to help others eliminate disasters, adventurers have their own moral standards and a complete set of industry regulations."

"Moreover, there are specialized organizations such as Adventurer Guilds in major countries and regions. On the one hand, they provide services such as issuing commissioned tasks and collecting rewards for adventurers everywhere. On the other hand, they also play a role in restraining them and monitoring adventures. whether they violated industry norms and local laws.”

"Comparatively speaking, mercenaries have no restrictions and the lower limit for accepting commissions is relatively low. They are often active in wars between countries, and people often do the work of killing people and selling goods for their employers for money. "

There is no mistake. One post, one content, one 6 one, one book, one book, one read!

"Then can you introduce me to the Leachman Adventure Group? What are their respective abilities?"

"Oh, I only know these four members who came to rescue me. The pink-haired girl is called Meru Heimer. Although she is petite, she is very strong. Her weapon is an unusual hammer, and she serves as the leader of the group."

"The young man with blue hair is Dean Ithaca. He is good at using daggers and is quite agile. He is responsible for tasks such as reconnaissance and tracking."

"The yellow-haired young man's name is Kai. He is very strong and is a giant swordsman."

"The green-haired girl's name is La Di. This one is quite special. She is a scholar by profession. She joined the adventure group to travel around and increase her knowledge. She also has special skills and serves as a crossbowman in the team. , and also has some medical knowledge.”

Paul asked strangely: "It's really rare for scholars to be able to use crossbows."

"That's right!" Queller slapped his thigh, "That guy Dean said Miss Ladi can shoot a fly at a distance of 150 meters. I guess that guy is bragging. It's good if a girl can pull a bow and arrow. ”