Lord of Arcane

Chapter 1181 Controversy over the Seven Towers of the Sinking Market
"Lord Collins, do you want to use a territory to supply the ancient spices of Comanthor and even the entire elf world?"

In Collins' plan, there was indeed such a plan, but he also knew that it was unrealistic, so when Xia Duo brought it up, he shook his head decisively and said:

"I don't have that much ambition yet, and it's impossible for elves to watch this lucrative business, and even the channels to enjoy in the future, completely controlled by a human being. Lord Xia Duo can just say what he thinks!"

"Well, then I'll just say it."

Xia Duo closed the document in his hand, put it on the wine table, and pushed it back in front of Collins, and then slowly said his thoughts:
"As far as I know, although the Cormanthor spice market often has a short-term supply, the supply has always been relatively stable. The sudden appearance of a new source of spices will inevitably lead to investigations by all parties.

"My idea is that we can temporarily abandon big cities and focus on small cities, or even small towns.

"Elves are extravagant, and even commoners have a great demand for spices. It will be easier to hide the source of spices by distributing goods in small towns first.

"And in this process, we can also investigate the market situation more deeply in order to formulate a more realistic follow-up plan.

"As for the specific method, I asked the patriarch Orepus of the Silverleaf family, and his reply to me was that the drow war in Cormanthor has just subsided, and the people are in a difficult moment of rebuilding their homes. It would be better if there are more spices to make life more flavorful.

"In Comanso, ivory pepper and bay leaf are widely used and the output is relatively large, but this does not mean that there is no profit.

"On the contrary, these two everyday spices are far easier to ship than the more expensive and rare ancient spices, and the profit is also higher, and most importantly, there is not much risk. I suggest starting with these two spices."

After Xia Duo finished speaking, he picked up his wine glass and leaned against the back of the chair behind him, waiting for Collins' decision. He was not worried that if he directly told the other party the experience from Orepus, the other party would ignore himself Do.

Not to mention that senior arcanists have their own pride. They have already discussed the framework of cooperation before, and they will not regret it easily. This kind of business itself can also provide another insurance for cooperation.

It's not to say that it can't be done, but once the key points are known by the elves, even if you can make money, it's just the leftovers after being harvested by the elves.

After all, what they are cooperating with now is called "Spice Export Trade", but it is actually "Spice Smuggling" that does not go through the official channels of Comanso. Once this kind of cooperation is proposed, no one will easily cause internal strife.

What's more, the cooperation in the spice business is only superficial, and what is more essential is that the two parties intend to form an alliance of interests. This alone determines that Collins will not easily go back on his word.

Of course, Xiaduo would not abandon Collins to do it alone just because he knew this potentially lucrative business, although the seeds of the two spices "ivory pepper" and "bay leaf" were not difficult to find in Netheril.

He understands that cooperation benefits both and confrontation hurts both.

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Regarding Xiaduo's suggestion, Collins did not hesitate for long, and quickly made a decision, "As Lord Xiaduo said, bay leaves and ivory peppers will be the main export commodities for the time being."

"Lord Collins will definitely not regret today's decision!" Xia Duo said with a pun.

Then the two toasted and smiled at each other, as if they had known each other for many years. As for the specific implementation details of the spice export, the two did not continue to discuss here.

This kind of matter can be handed over to the subordinates, and then Collins will send people to the southern border to discuss in detail with the patriarch of the Silver Leaf family, Orepus.

At this time, the two continued to drink.

Compared with the delicate spirit fruit wine that has some practical refreshing and nourishing effects, the wine in this tavern is not very outstanding, even slightly sour in the mouth, but it is better than this unique slightly sour taste .

Xia Duo had drunk many kinds of beverages and wines on Earth. He didn't like Netheril-like wines, and he usually drank elf wines.

But now, this crudely brewed sour wine made his eyes shine. Putting aside the meeting with Lord Collins, even if he came here alone, he would still drink two more glasses.

From the introduction of Lord Collins, there are few people in the morning. If it is night, the place is almost full every day, and even grand arcanists often visit here.

Near noon, the two each ordered a barbecue and a vegetable pie. After eating, they were ready to leave. However, before leaving, Collins took the initiative to mention the blessing ceremony at the Radiance Square:
"Lord Xiaduo should know the reason for the sudden blessing ceremony at the Severton Conference?"

"I know, get rid of the devil's breath!"

"What does Lord Xiaduo think of creatures like demons?"

What do you think?What else can you see?
Xia Duo deliberately paid more attention to the expression of Lord Collins, but did not find anything unusual, so he tentatively replied:
"There is no doubt about the existence of demons, but this creature is too dangerous. I think it is necessary to keep a distance from it, whether it is touching itself or the summoning spells related to it."

"Lord Xiaduo's words are exactly what I want!" Collins immediately agreed.

But then, Collins changed the subject and revealed to Xia Duo a secret message that was not strictly a secret:

"I heard that someone is already preparing to study demon summoning, and there is a lot of controversy in the Seven Towers about whether to ban demon-related spells. I hope Lord Xiaduo will stick to his current view in the future!"

"I see!"

Xia Duo was thoughtful, and if nothing unexpected happened, people would come to ask him for advice. Of course, except for the great arcanists from the Seven Towers and the directors of the Arcane Federation, he could do it for everyone else. Never mind.

After all, when it comes to the prohibition of certain types of spells, the Arcane Federation is the leader, and the main voice of the Arcane Federation is concentrated on the Grand Arcanist and Mage Tower organization behind those directors.

An ordinary high-ranking mage, even an archmage, has very little right to speak on this kind of issue, and can only passively accept the result.

It's almost impossible to influence the outcome.

Even Xia Duo, as a senior arcanist, actually needs to stand in line, and from what Collins said, it seems that Giles Tower is more inclined to study demon summoning.

After all, in the eyes of outsiders, he has a closer relationship with Giles Tower, and it is more realistic to stand with Giles Tower in certain situations that require senior arcanists to express their views and participate in voting.

Who knows the actual situation?

At least Xia Duo does not support Gilles High Tower, or even anyone or any organization, for any proposal in favor of researching demon summoning.

(End of this chapter)