I think you can't even imagine the happiness of a warlock.

Due to the existence of magic, the shipbuilding technology of this world has a slight deviation from that of the earth.

Steamships on Earth have made certain sacrifices due to the size, weight and instability of the steam engine system. It was not until close to the 20th century that sails were generally removed.

However, the magic engine was much more stable than the steam engines of the same period. As a result, even the earliest steamships could maintain speeds that were beyond the reach of sails for a long time.

The key is fuel.

Steamships on Earth need to bear the burden of steam engines and fuel, making them inferior to sailing ships in long-distance transportation for a long time.

But in this world where burning caster spell slots replaces burning coal, the magic power and spell slots that are steadily restored every day are far more stable than the wind.

Because of this, every coastal country tried its best to develop (steam) magic ships at the end of the war and after the war. Pirates with privateering licenses who were allowed to feed on the enemy obtained this before the navies of various countries could stop it. technology.

As a result, many caravans that were not large enough to replace their fleets as soon as possible were in bad luck.

The Eight Kings caravan of Todak, the adopted son of the dwarves of the Fire Forged Clan, is quite large, but its name also shows that this team has close ties with the dwarves of the Eight Kings Mountains. The senior officials of various countries will never object to their acquisition of magic ships. Technology is a matter of joy.

Selling dwarven products in human territory, okay.

Obtaining the key technology of the magic machine allows the dwarves (foreign races) to become qualified to get involved in the maritime industry, no!

God knows what kind of magic machine technology those dwarves who specialize in creation will change it into, making it look completely different and make humans look at it with dismay.

When the dwarves sell the obsolete technology to the human countries near the sea through bidding, will you buy it, or will you not buy it and get beaten, and sit back and watch other countries' maritime industries become bigger and stronger?

Maybe you'll have to say "thank you" to the dwarves after spending all your money on it.

Fortunately, Todak and the others also have countermeasures.

Just as Chen Zhou chatted with the other party for a while, the originally regular and sturdy merchant ship had undergone earth-shaking changes. It was equipped with rams, cannons, crossbow beds, and muskets, completing the gorgeous transformation from a merchant ship to a warship.

"???"

Chen Zhou was shocked. Where did you get these things from?

I've been paddling on the boat for half a month and haven't seen it before?

"Aren't you a caravan?"

He knew that some unscrupulous caravans would hang up pirate flags and rob them when they had nothing to do, but not everyone could have this level of armaments.

"We are a caravan from the Eight Kings Mountains." Todak winked heartily, "In addition to supplies and food, we also sell weapons made by dwarves along the way."

The Eight Kings' Caravan represents the power of the dwarves, and more than half of the goods exported by the dwarves to humans are armed!

Chen Zhou, who gradually understood everything, nodded: "I see, you are warmongers."

Hearing these words, Todak shook his head repeatedly. How could he say it so harshly?

"No, no, no, we don't have a big business like that. We can only be regarded as ordinary arms dealers."

At most it's a bit of smuggling.

Then again, if we talk about warmongers, isn't that your orcs' business?

The Eight Kings Caravan bought specialties in impoverished areas, sold supplies in war-torn areas, and sold arms in noble territories. In any case, he could be regarded as a conscientious businessman who accepted both black and white... at least he did not plunder colonies or plunder people.

Chen Zhou was speechless and secretly lamented that people in this era have very casual moral requirements.

Of course, he won't be so full that he can ask others for help - this thing is used to restrain himself.

After a period of time, the Black Sail Pirates' magic ship quickly approached the "Obsidian" of the Eight Kings Caravan due to the difference in technology.

At this time, the Obsidian was already well prepared, with eight cannons on each side of the deck, six cannons on each side of the lower deck, and four/two cannons on the bow and stern. Several crossbow beds were also set up on the deck, and even stone-throwing I took the time to build one.

Looking at the sailors skillfully preparing various weapons, Chen Zhou suddenly felt like he was on a pirate ship.

This is really an arms dealer and not a warship for dwarves to roam around! ?

The dwarf prince Dara said it was not worth it - this is the dwarf style of all people becoming soldiers!

Very good. Chen Zhou was completely convinced that the Eight Kings Caravan was a foreign army directly belonging to the Dwarf Kingdom. They really didn't act at all.

After all, all the forces knew it, and he, the only one from another world, didn’t understand anything...

Seeing the Black Sail Pirates' magic ship clinging behind them, a large ship and three small ships gradually encircling them, and after firing the first shot, Todak immediately made a decision.

fire!

As the first shots from both sides were fired, the battle between the Black Sail Pirates and the Eight Kings Caravan officially began, and the crews, sailors, and peons on both sides became even busier.

And just when Chen Zhou was wondering why the pirates and the caravan each fired more than a dozen rounds without any hits - the closest one was even 30 meters away from the Obsidian, Toda noticed that he only had a shield. Ke took the time to find him.

"Why did you only take the shield and not find any weapons? What will you do when the battle takes place later?" Todak knew that the other party did not bring any weapons when they boarded the ship, but there were definitely wealthy people on the ship.

Chen Zhou confessed: "I can't fight."

"I understand. I'll give you more money after this fight."

"It's not about money or not. I've never had a fight."

"...?"

For the first time, Todak felt that the Khajiit warlock whom Dara had brought aboard for him was very unfamiliar.

"You mean...you...you..."

Seeing that the caravan leader's mind was blank, Dara on the side added: "Tom said he has never killed a fish in his entire life."

I explained so much to you along the way, why did you just remember the fish sentence?

Cursing in his heart, Chen Zhou spread his hands: "And you also know my spells. No matter what, I can't help in the battle."

Then what are you doing on the deck? Are you watching the fun? Absolutely!

"Hahaha!"

Seeing Todak hemming and hawing in a chokehold, Dara was so happy that she slapped her thigh!

"Why are you filming me?" Chen Zhou was annoyed.

The charm derived from the warlock makes Chen Zhou's words naturally worthy of belief before obvious contradictions appear.

In any case, Todak was convinced.

What do you use your strength that can smash the barrel of a gun with one punch, break bread?

Fortunately, in the end, Todak gave the opponent a boarding ax for self-defense, hoping that the opponent could kill one or two.

Although he didn't know exactly how useful the caravan's warlock friend could be...