Volume 2: Empire Chapter 186 Holy Mountain
One hundred million Reichsmarks aroused Coconut's fantasy. That was enough money to buy a lot of things. Although he didn't know exactly how much it was, it could probably buy the entire town of Southampton.
Luke put the Nirvana Egg into his bag.
"I'm just saying it. The most important rule for adventurers is credit. When we get to the Blood Oath Temple, I 'll it over to the person who commissioned the mission, and then take the money and leave."
"Don't forget, there's also the strongman competition." Coco was thinking about this competition closely. She believed that Luke definitely had the ability to compete for the championship. The prize money for the champion was very high, and he could also get an audience with the Duke of Celtic.
"Yes, and there is also a strongman competition."
At this time, Luke became interested in strongman competitions.
The barbarians' worship of strength gives strongman competitions a different meaning in Tedega Hills. Excellent strongmen are sought after like stars and have a superior status.
In the past, Luke didn’t think that the power given to him by his bloodline could compete with powerful barbarians, but now it’s different.
The coconut strength training allowed Luke to tap into his own strength, and the effect was very significant. According to Luke's understanding of the barbarian's ultimate strength, he should have no problem getting a high ranking in the strongman competition.
If you can get the championship belt, many things will be very convenient.
In the following days, Luke was more active in training, and his all-out enthusiasm made Coconut afraid that he would hurt himself. Luke relied on the strong recovery ability of his bloodline and turned himself into a training machine. Except for eating and sleeping, he spent all his time on training.
The effect of the training was significant. Luke used to feel that he was very powerful, but when he approached the Blood Oath Temple, he no longer felt much of the power.
Everything you do is done with ease.
The sacred mountain of the barbarians lies in sight.
The Blood Oath Temple was built on the sacred mountain, which is a totem in the hearts of the barbarians. They believe that their ancestors once gathered on the sacred mountain and swore a blood oath to share honor and disgrace.
The temple is located on the top of the Holy Mountain. Generations of barbarians who made pilgrimages built a city on the top of the mountain. The Holy Mountain is both a mountain and a city. The city is also a temple and the capital of the Tedega Hills.
Before coming to Tedega Hills, Luke did his homework on the conditions here.
The ruler of the Holy Mountain now is the Grand Duke of Celtic, who is not only the leader elected by the barbarians, but also the unified leader of the Tedega nobles.
The Tedega Hills are not only inhabited by barbarians, but also by humans. In the aristocratic system under the Celtic Duke, the human aristocrats have considerable power. Especially in the civil service system, humans occupy many important positions by virtue of their own racial characteristics.
However, Tedega Hills is ultimately a territory dominated by barbarians, who firmly control the army and all violent institutions. The human race can only survive in the civil service system that is not taken too seriously.
There is also an interesting phenomenon. Since the Celtic Duke attaches great importance to the Abyss Temple, the human nobles and bureaucrats are generally very close to the Abyss Temple, closer to it than most barbarians.
Luke followed Coco's adventure team into the mountain city.
The architecture of the mountain city is full of the rough style of barbarians. All the houses are made of local materials, and the stones do not need to be finely polished, so the walls are full of irregular edges and corners. Most of the buildings here are carved out of the mountain, and some streets are even tunnels.
The people of Tedejia Hills are martial, and almost everyone carries a weapon. Most barbarians have bare shoulders, and tattoos representing their ancestors and tribes are on their large muscles. Most weapons are two-handed heavy swords or maces, and few wear protective gear.
The human race is also taller and stronger than humans in other places, and a high proportion of humans have barbarian blood.
The Coconut Adventure Group was dressed in the style of the southern coastal areas and was carrying so much cargo, so they were surrounded by a group of merchants as soon as they entered the city.
Some even tried to see what the beasts of burden were pulling.
Coconut opened the hand of a man and directed the team members to protect the pack animals. If the goods were robbed here, they would go into the complicated roads of the city and there would be no place to find them.
"Hey, all of you, be quiet!" Ye Guo pulled out the dagger and held it in his hand, shouting to the people who gathered around him, "This batch of goods is what Master Sergei wants. If you don't want to cause trouble, stay away!"
When the restless crowd heard the name of Master Sergei, they immediately withdrew their hands that wanted to look through the goods and left quickly.
The goods were safe, and Coconut asked Luke, "We are going to Master Sergei's shop to hand over this batch of goods. Will you go with us, or go to complete your employer's commission?"
Luke said, "I'll go to Mr. Fecochek's house, give his letter to his family, and then see if there's anything I need to take away."
Coconut said, "Okay, we'll split up here. When you're done with your work, you can come find us at the Rust Tavern. We stay there every time we come to the Holy Mountain."
"Then I'll see you at the Rust Tavern."
Luke said goodbye to Coconut's adventure group and rode his horse to find the address to Fekochik's home.
The barbarian merchant Fekochik was not a person made up by Luke. He ran a profitable trading company in Raging Wave City and made a lot of money following the economic boom in Raging Wave City. Later, Iscolan found him, and he became a business intelligence officer serving the Innovation Agency.
This time, Fekochik issued a commissioned task in the Adventurer's Association at the request of Viscount Iscolan. He wanted to bring a family heirloom from the Holy Mountain to the City of Raging Tide. He wanted to mortgage the heirloom and then make a risky investment with a very rich return.
Based on the address, Luke easily found Fekochik's home.
A very luxurious residence.
In front is a three-story main building with a large swimming pool in the courtyard. The overall design is very much in the villa style of Raging Waves City, which is very unique in the Holy Mountain.
The main building is embedded in the mountain, so there should be a lot of space inside.
After Luke stated his purpose, the human butler warmly invited him to the main hall.
The interior decoration of the house is a fusion of the characteristics of Tedega Hills and Raging Waves City. There are specimens of wild animals showing the bravery of the owner, as well as fashionable clocks and exquisite wine cabinets.
Soon, Luke met the hostess, Mrs. Fecochek.
She was a very strong female barbarian, but she was wearing fashionable women's clothing mailed from Raging Tide City. Although it was the largest size she could find, Mrs. Fekechik still wore it like a corset. She also wore heavy makeup, thick powder on her dark brown skin, very deep eyeliner, and lipstick that looked like she had just eaten someone.
Luke was so scared that he almost set fire to the monster that suddenly appeared.
"Hello, Mr. Luke. Please take a seat." Mrs. Fecochek warmly invited Luke to sit down, and then began to ask various questions...
How is Fekechik's business in Raging Waves?
What kind of clothing is popular in Raging Waves City now?
Was there any woman who seduced Fechik?
Is his secretary still the shrewd old man?
…
Luke reluctantly stopped Mrs. Fecochek from asking, "I'm sorry, ma'am. I'm just an adventurer who happened to accept Mr. Fecochek's commission. I don't know much about his current life...
Here is a letter from Mr. Fechner and a check from the World Bank."
"It's great that Fekechik asked you to bring back the money!" Mrs. Fekechik stopped asking questions immediately after hearing the check from the World Bank. She took the letter and check from Luke and complained as she read them: "Fekechik made a lot of money outside, which made many people jealous. I donated a large sum of money to the temple, so that there would be peace in front of it.
I saw a workshop yesterday and I just needed some money to buy it..."
When Mrs. Fikechik finished reading the letter, she immediately stopped nagging and asked Luke in a low voice, "Does Fikechik really want you to take that thing to Raging Waves City?"
Luke took out his ID and handed it to Mrs. Fecochek: “I am a registered B-level adventurer of the Adventurer’s Association. Anything that needs my level of protection must be very valuable.
It is up to you, ma'am, to give me the things and take them to Mr. Fecochek."
"I need some time to think about it." Mrs. Fecochek did not agree immediately. It was obvious that what Fecochek wanted was really important. She asked Luke, "Can you wait for me for a while in the Holy Mountain?"
Luke replied: "Of course, I still have a few commissions to complete in the Holy Mountain. Mr. Fecochek did not set an exact time for the task, probably because he wanted you to give it full consideration.
After all, all investments are risky .”
"Yes, yes, yes..." Mrs. Fecochik nodded repeatedly: "Investment is risky and must be carefully considered. You can live here during this period. The war has caused the Tedega Hills to be blocked. I haven't heard any news from the City of Raging Waves for a long time, which makes me a little out of touch with the world's fashion industry. You stay here and talk to me about the City of Raging Waves. I will provide you with food and accommodation."
Talking about fashion with a fashionable lady like Mrs. Fekich, Luke thought it would be better not to live here.
"Madam, I have made an appointment with a few friends to stay at the Rust Tavern together..."
Before Luke could finish, Mrs. Fickochick shouted in a loud voice: "Is the Rust Tavern a place for people to live? The food there is only eaten by animals.
Mr. Luke's friends must be in the fashion world. Let them all stay at my place. I'm going to have a pool party tonight!"
Mrs. Fickechick called the butler and asked him to take Luke to choose a room.
Barbarians are passionate!
Luke had no choice but to stay at Fekechik's house. The big swimming pool was visible from the window, and the terraced city was outside. The view and scenery were excellent, and it was definitely more comfortable than staying in that unknown pub.
Before they had even taken in the scenery for a few moments, Mrs. Fekich went to talk to Luke about fashion, but Luke ran out, saying he had an appointment with a friend.
Although the Rust Tavern was not as bad as Mrs. Fickechick said, the environment was indeed not good.
The war and blockade had caused a shortage of supplies in the Holy Mountain, and the glass of wine Luke ordered had only a very faint taste of alcohol.
Coconut had already delivered the goods. The freight, the commissioned tasks she did along the way and the guide fee Luke gave her made her a lot of money on this trip to the holy mountain.
"If you can get a high ranking in the strongman competition, your share of the prize money and the money I save can be used to buy a small shop in the Holy Mountain. When I go to Southampton Town to accept transportation commissions in the future, I can bring some goods for myself.
A wonderful life is waiting for me.”
Coconut is very happy about her vision for the future. Opening a store in the Holy Mountain is her dream.
Luke told Coconut that Mrs. Ficochik invited them to stay at her house.
"Mrs. Ficochik!" The barbarian bartender who was pouring the coconut wine said loudly after hearing Mrs. Ficochik's name: "Is it Mrs. Ficochik who bought the shops on the whole street this year?"
Luke then took out a banknote and handed it to the bartender: "Tell me about Mrs. Ficochik."
The bartender rarely saw such a large tip, so he immediately introduced Luke to the biggest upstart in the Holy Mountain in the past two years... Mrs. Fecochik.
Mr. Fechik did business outside and made a lot of money, and also mailed back a lot of money.
Mrs. Fechik did not have many hobbies. One was pursuing world fashion, and the other was buying shops.
