423, asking for money thanks to the strange empty monthly pass
Sean nodded: "That's a good idea! Let's do this. The warships equipped with artillery will be named 'gunboats', and the old warships will be renamed 'frigates'.
This is the plan for now, and we will slowly revise it later based on the actual situation."
"Okay, sir." The three Powells replied at the same time.
After finalizing the plan, Sean and the four of them went to take a look around several warships around them.
When it was almost noon, Sean said: "Then let's get here today! Occam, Musoni, in the recent period, all the work of transforming the warship will be left to you!"
"Okay, sir, we will definitely try our best to complete the mission." Occam and Musoni said in unison.
"Powell," Sean looked at Powell: "You must fully cooperate with their work. When we defeat the Anjou Navy and take back Rhode Island, your family will definitely share in the benefits."
"Thank you, Your Highness Sean, I will work hard!" Powell said happily.
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The third day is June 24th.
Six o'clock in the evening.
According to Sean's instructions, Powell held a very luxurious dinner at Eagle Fort.
How luxurious is it? It can be said that the scale is not inferior to the dinner party held by the Eagle family to celebrate the New Year.
Of course, the reason why Sean and Powell held this dinner was not to be extravagant, but to have a clear purpose.
This grand dinner invited almost all the nobles above Viscount and above in Kapur Port, the presidents of major associations (Warriors Association, Craftsmen Association, Magicians Association, etc.) and all the big businessmen in the business world.
At the climax of the dinner, when everyone was dancing heartily on the dance floor, Sean, the host, raised his glass to everyone: "Everyone, I have something important to announce to everyone!"
Hearing Sean's words, the invited nobles and bigwigs from all walks of life stopped dancing and muttered:
"Something important? What could it be?"
"I have known for a long time that there must be something wrong with His Highness Sean calling us here! Otherwise, it is such a hot day and it is not an important festival. Why did he call us here?"
"Is there going to be a war in the Yoen area, and His Highness Sean wants to use our strength to pacify the Yoen area?"
"I think it's very possible! The Marquis of River and the Earl of Hunter have been at war with each other recently, and they may start a fight at any time. In the end, His Highness Sean got the advantage."
"You are just thinking nonsense! His Highness Sean has four sky-level warriors under his command, and together with Lady Isabel, there are five. How can we possibly need a share of the pie?"
"Then what did you say it was for?"
""I think it is more likely that the principality is preparing to declare war on the Kingdom of Anjou to rescue the Sunflower Principality, and His Highness Sean plans to take us to Delphi Fortress to support the front line."
...
Sean listened roughly and found that basically no one among the nobles and big businessmen in Capul Port mentioned the navy of the Kingdom of Anjou.
In fact, we can't blame them. If Sean didn't have [Astrologer] Grace, he wouldn't know about the attack from the Anjou Kingdom now.
Sean smiled at everyone, but his tone was very serious:
"You don't need to guess, I won't talk in circles with you, I will tell you the reason directly.
The thing is, just two days ago, the southern navy of the Kingdom of Anjou began to gather, and they joined forces with the pirates from Rhode Island to prepare to attack our Port Capul. They will arrive in about a month!"
Quiet.
It was extremely quiet under the stage.
When they first heard "The Anjou Navy Gathered", many people showed their accustomed smiles.
But at the end, everyone's expressions became dull. Everyone was frightened.
What?!
The Angevin navy and the Rhodes pirates united?!
How is this possible!
You must know that the previous situation was: the "1" of Capul Port and the "0.6" of the Rhode Island Pirates could barely compete with the "2" of the Anjou Navy. Now it is "2+0.6", and their "1"
What should I do? Isn’t the sky falling?
"Your Highness Sean, are you really sure that they are united?" The Countess of Mammoth Town suddenly panicked.
"Of course, I can be 100% sure that the news is accurate." Sean nodded in affirmation.
This morning, in order to consume Lunala's strong energy, Sean did not let her do anything strange. Instead, he asked Lunala to transform into [female eagle form] and go on a field trip to Rumi Aster and Rhodes Island.
One circle.
Lunara in [Female Eagle Form] was even faster than Khadgar in [Raven Form]. She made a large circle in four hours and told Sean what she saw.
Now Sean has confirmed that the Anjou navy has indeed begun to gather, and the Rhode Island navy has also begun to gather secretly without telling them.
After receiving Sean's affirmation, the nobles and big businessmen present immediately panicked:
"Oh my god! This is really going to happen!"
"No! I have to find a way to escape quickly! Port Capul will be over soon. Let's go to Paronia as a family!"
"Are you kidding? Palomia is Alexander Lane's territory now. Are you not afraid that Lane will turn you into an undead?"
"Not in Palomia, but in Jon City and Delphi Fortress, right?"
"You can't do Jon City. That madman from the River family is about to start a civil war. Delphi Fortress is so poor that who wants to go to that place where there is no shit?"
"Then where else can we go? Vernis is too far away, so we can't go to the subordinate towns, right?"
…
All the nobles and big businessmen present began to discuss escape and asset transfer.
"Okay, everyone, stop arguing!" Sean clapped his hands and signaled everyone to calm down: "Don't worry, I promise to stay in Capul Port this month and try my best to prevent Capul Port from falling into the Anjou Kingdom.
In hand."
After hearing Sean's assurance, the panic on the field suddenly reduced a bit, and many nobles felt much more stable.
After all, Sean has 4 sky-level experts, and with Isabel, he has 5. He has the highest say among those present.
After everyone calmed down completely, Sean said to everyone:
"Now that I've said this, the purpose of inviting you to the dinner this time is very clear, so I'll just say it directly.
We will spend a lot of gold coins to prepare for this war. This number is likely to be hundreds of thousands or millions! Each of you has made a lot of money before, and it is time to make some contributions to the principality!"
Many nobles already knew when Sean said "The Anjou Navy is coming" that Sean was asking them for money! At this time, they immediately shouted loudly:
"Your Highness Sean, our family's liquidity is not very abundant..."
"Your Highness Sean, I have many employees, and there is going to be a war soon. The trade routes are blocked. I can't even support the lives of my own employees with this little money..."
"My wife has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and I still have children to raise at home..."
"Your Highness Sean, our family has a lot of expenses..."
Chapter completed!