I've already seen the king, but winter is apparently fast coming this year.
I decided to go over the winter in Wang Du because I didn't need to be too impotent.
In the course of the journey, the snow may cause the dead to die, not the spills.
I take turns hunting for the boring Brotherhood (the Lioncool family owns the woods on the side of the King's Capital. remnants of when I was a knight before I became a Count), I went around in the King's Capital looking at various artifacts.
And I found some interesting stuff in a blacksmith dealing with weapons. Crossbow.
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What is Crossbow?
A crossbow is a mechanical bow that uses the power of a plate spring to fire a dedicated arrow.
The origins are ancient and appear in the dossier in BC.
Although it seems to have been used in the West for hunting and other purposes, it seems that much of the war began around the 11th century and was also used in the famous Battle of Hastings (1066).
Whatever the advantages, it's power and a short training period.
Mastery of the bow requires a long workout, but the crossbow can be handled immediately if you are used to handling the machine.
The power does not depend on the power of the archer, and the arrow of the amateur farmer penetrates the clasp easily... its advantages are immeasurable.
Unlike squeezing a bow, it is easy to maintain a firing posture, aiming and cheap is also an advantage.
Conversely, the disadvantages are cost and maintenance. And most importantly, it can't fire rapidly, and it's the effective range.
There will be no need to mention the cost and maintenance. The structure is fragile and expensive for as many complex minutes as possible.
Crossbows can't fire fast and are better if you shoot less than two shots a minute. This is very slow considering that skilled archers can shoot 10-12 shots per minute.
Although the range is excellent, the structure of the crossbow arrows has the disadvantage of ballistics not being stable due to their short length and low arrow feathers. The effective range is short.
By the way, the Amoros crossbow seems to be the type to pull a bow using a lever called "goat's foot".
In Kanji, it is written as a crossbow.
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... Hmm, a crossbow... I never saw it, but you do.
When I was staring seriously, the blacksmith's parent called out to me, "Stop."
It is miscellaneous customer service while grinding the tip of the spear.
"It's complicated. You can't fix it if it breaks, can you?
"Sure... Dad, do you ever use this guy in war?
The blacksmith's parent answered my question without hesitation, "Don't ask."
But I was strongly attracted to crossbows.
An archer is a craftsman.
Training takes a long time and it's hard to get the numbers together.
But if you have a crossbow, it's easy to get archers together... this advantage is extra to compensate for the cost.
If only maintenance was possible, it would be a weapon I would definitely like to introduce.
"Dad, can you tell me how to maintain it because I'm buying him?
"Am I right? No. There are also disassemblies and assemblies for maintenance. Can you teach me if I'm not even a disciple?"
My parents pull a crossbow from me and they go in the back.
"Wait! I'll be your apprentice! That would be nice, wouldn't it?
When I ate down, all I heard was "Don't be ridiculous".
"Then introduce me to your apprentice or Universal History Blacksmith! Please!"
I raise my voice desperately.
I don't want to miss the corner crossbow by eating my fingers.
Ultra-history blacksmiths are blacksmiths looking for work from town to town.
Craftsmen of this age travel and look for work so that when they are alone, they do not become the merchant enemies of their parents.
"I want to invite you to our territory! Three years is tax free! I'll get you a house too!
So much so that my parents came out in a mood.
"What, are you noble?
"Yeah, I think he's going to succeed Count Lioncool."
My parents seemed interested in my words and replied, "Depends on the terms."
"Let's make it tax free for five years. Citizenship for those who want it."
My parents are still muzzled.
"I also take care of marriage for bachelors. If that bothers you, I'll put on a female slave."
Pickle, the parent reacted.
... What if this is?
"I'll make it two."
I reacted a little.
"Young daughter...... teenager maybe"
It's burning. One more push.
"Boyne."
No response...... Different?
"Virgin."
He showed his face freed from any stray, as if his parents had enlightened him with a "hoot".
"I lost, I'll take care of you"
"... Oh, yeah... I'm planning to build a colony next year, so if you have company, please... I want you to collect it because I have time"
Her parents gave her a refreshing smile, "I'll take care of it."
That's a really good smile.
Anselm is the parent of the mustache with this scorched brown hair cut, and is a "virgin cook (unicorn)" who is around the age of 30.
His introduction will secure a few blacksmiths and the crossbow unit will be in place.
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And I stand in front of a certain merchant.
This is the merchant that Rona married.
The so-called grocery store…… everything is a store.
I saw a beautiful woman doing the store number with her kids on...... it's Rona.
... You're beautiful, you've had a baby too... Congratulations.
I had a blurry view from a remote location, but I didn't really have the hang-up to speak up.
If you were clumping a little further away, you'd say, "Is that it? Dear Barian," he was inadvertently called out.
Lolo.
"Wow, silly! You'll find him!?
"Why are you hiding?
Lolo tilts his neck at my confusion...... that's right.
I don't know why you're hiding either.
Did you get that voice or Rona turned her face over here...... I was thrilled.
It's not the same if you ask me if it's romantic... but I can't even deny it... strange feelings have happened.
"Dear Barian, is…………?
"Hey, hey, it's been a while. Child, were you born?"
I bit my tongue.
Strange nervous.
"Dear Barian, it's been a long time. I heard from Lolo, but I was surprised he was really splendid."
"Yeah, well... Lorna's beautiful now"
"Well, you're good," Rona laughed elegantly.
I also feel a little lonely about how it is.
... Something normal... Am I the only one who got weird and nervous?
Rona already feels like an "adult woman"... she's three years older, so she should be 19.
Apparently Rona's husband is out of town on a commercial basis.
I waited for Rona's husband to return, having a hard public talk with Rona.
The scar on Rona's forehead is so thin that she wouldn't notice it if she didn't.
I feel like my connection to Rona has diminished and I miss her.
"Here we go, Louis' son, Toma."
Rona's husband is a gentle merchant for 40 years.
The middle meat, the middle back, the unclogged father that seems to be everywhere... why did Rona choose this... something got angry.
By the way, it is common for a free citizen without a last name to name the child ○ ○ ○ of XX.
"To Rona……… No, take care of Ok…………"
"No, call me Rona, just like before, and I'll miss you if you call me 'Ok' because I'm familiar with my family."
Toma seems like a merchant and responds lovingly.
"Does Toma have a caravan?
"Yeah, just two squads... my brother and cousin lead each"
Well, I guess Toma's opponent in Wang Du will take the goods purchased by the caravan.
"Yeah, that's good. Can you send me to my place in Lioncool from next year or so? I think we can trade in rare items."
Toma said to me, "I don't know what's unusual."
Rona and Lolo are confused because all of a sudden the business talks started...... sorry.
If you're talking about work, you can stay calm.
I don't want to fight with Toma.
"It's sugar."
"No way... No, the volume of transactions continues to increase slightly..."
Toma troubled herself as she spoke to the bumps.
I had a bit of a crush on this.
He's totally immersed in his own thoughts and even seems to have forgotten about me.
"I'm sorry, Master Barrian... this person can't hear anything when this happens."
Rona laughs.
I noticed that.
... Ah... well, Rona is happy... I didn't like that... silly jealousy...
I wouldn't have made Lorna happy.
Seeing Rona seem happy when she joined Toma, I got jealous that I couldn't get stuck.
I'm so embarrassed.
"Congratulations, Rona. You're happy now."
Again, I sincerely blessed Rona.
Rona was embarrassed... I miss it, it was my familiar Rona smile.
The business talks then came together, and Toma's caravan will be dispatched to Lioncool again next year.
Sugar production must also be increased in a hurry.
I'm going to be busy next year.
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That night.
"... Is something wrong?
In the middle of the affair, Bell accidentally spoke.
This is unusual.
"No, why?
When I asked, they grabbed my balls.
I scream, "Oh, my God."
"……… Nothing."
Bell turned to pussy.
... What do you mean, Lorna?
I twist my neck.
Belle shouldn't know anything about Lorna... and she only does my job when it comes to staying in the Mansion in the King's Capital.
... Why did Bell feel it? I mean, there's nothing to be guilty about.
Is that what you call a woman?
Horrible.
"You idiot, I haven't touched a woman but Bell since I came to the king's capital."
This is true.
I haven't even touched Rona with one finger.
"... it's nothing to do with me, no matter what woman my husband holds."
"No, the king's capital is huge, but no woman is prettier than Bell... shall we go somewhere tomorrow?
"I don't like it," Bell said.
But I couldn't help but think Belle was cute.
"I can't believe Belle baked me a yakimochi. Glad to hear it."
"No."
I grabbed a bell I didn't like.
Actually, I seem to have "hit" around here.
Well, if you do it three or four times a day, no wonder you landed a bullet.
It will be months before I turn blue on this fact.