Chapter 348: Pick Any Merchant or Warship You Like!

"What, do I not look like a lord?" Gervas asked.

"No, no, no, Viscount Gervas, that is not what I meant. I just feel... feel that for someone of your status, this Storm Domain is too..."

"Too remote, is that it?"

Columbus did not dare to nod, but his expression confirmed it.

Gervas smiled slightly; his own grandeur was indeed easy to misunderstand.

"Remote is better. Remote means no one comes to disturb, allowing me to develop better!"

Hearing the explanation, Columbus found this lord's thoughts completely unfathomable and could only accompany him with a dry laugh.

Gervas did not delay. "Let's go. You must be anxious to see the sea ships? I will take you to the seaside to look now."

"Yes, Viscount Gervas!"

Fortunately, Gervas's promised support was not false.

Immediately, Columbus followed Gervas toward the coast with anticipation.

Of course, after leaving the small town, the surrounding scenery became desolate again, causing Columbus to secretly glance at Gervas ahead and to his side once more.

This person's temperament and grandeur truly did not fit this domain.

So, how could such a domain possess such an extraordinary lord?

Also, the sea ship Viscount Gervas will sponsor for me later, it shouldn't be one of those very old sea ships, right?

Although he was not picky, this time they were to venture deep into the ocean for over a thousand li, and would encounter areas ravaged by storms along the way.

If it were an old sea ship, the danger level for him and his men would rise straight up.

"Ah, Captain, you... you look quickly!"

Time flew by; all along the way Columbus's thoughts were drifting. Just as he was dazed, a subordinate suddenly shouted.

Columbus was startled; it was that fellow Johnny again.

Before, talking nonsense in front of him was one thing; at most, he would get a knock on the head.

But to talk nonsense in front of a noble carried the risk of having one's head chopped off at any moment.

However, just as this thought arose and he prepared to scold Johnny a couple of times, the next instant his body suddenly froze, and his pupils contracted sharply.

He forgot Johnny, forgot everything; in his eyes there was only the massive object on the coast ahead.

"A... a three-masted warship?!"

After an unknown amount of time, Columbus finally came to his senses and looked at Gervas in disbelief.

The three-masted warships of the entire kingdom were basically countable, so such a massive object was extremely precious and rare.

Of course, as a seasoned adventurer, he had seen three-masted warships, even viewing them up close.

But that was at Duke Hernand's Emerald Port, or at the Lion-Eagle Port directly under the king.

And now, where was this?

The kingdom's most remote border, the Storm Domain where one could barely see people after leaving the small town...

"Columbus, we have arrived. Welcome to Storm Port!"

"Viscount Gervas, that... that is a three-masted warship..."

"That is correct, that is a three-masted sailing ship. However, that one definitely cannot be sponsored for you; that is for my own use!"

Was that what I was talking about?

Even in a dream, I would not dare to aspire to a three-masted warship!

Taking two deep breaths, Columbus finally calmed his mind.

And at this moment, the look in Columbus's eyes toward Gervas changed.

This person in front of him was absolutely the son of a duke.

Previously, seeing the desolation of the Storm Domain, combined with the other party stating he was the lord here.

He had even doubted the other's identity as the offspring of a great noble.

Thinking about it now, he was truly foolish.

If he were truly a minor border noble, would he be willing to sponsor this unknown adventure of mine?

One gesture and a hundred gold coins, as relaxed and calm as if handing over silver coins.

Moreover, those cavalrymen; even if a common minor noble were willing to spend blood and money, they could not afford to raise so many.

Now, there is also this three-masted warship.

This person's status is absolutely illustrious.

Although he did not know why such a duke's family offspring would come to the border to be a lord, it was certainly not something he could ask about.

"Come, Columbus. Although the three-masted warship cannot support you, single-masted warships and merchant ships, you choose whichever you like!"

At this time, the group had already walked up to a row of sea ships.

Although compared to that massive three-masted warship, these single-masted sea ships counted for nothing.

But among them there were actually three warships, and their condition was excellent, causing the adventurers' eyes to start shining as well.

"Viscount Gervas, can these warships be chosen too?" Columbus instantly sobered up.

Joking aside, although the three-masted warship was shocking.

That was an existence beyond his reach.

But these single-masted sea ships in front of him, especially the three warships among them, could actually be chosen by him; that was definitely more important!

"That is correct. Whether these single-masted ones are merchant ships or warships, you choose one yourselves, as long as you feel it will make your adventure's success rate higher!"

"Captain, choose the warship! That warship is the newest; we haven't sailed a warship yet!" Johnny immediately couldn't help but speak up.

"Shut up!" Columbus quickly cut off Johnny's words.

Fortunately, Viscount Gervas seemed not to mind. So, Columbus carefully pointed to the warship Johnny had mentioned and said, "Viscount Gervas, if possible, I would like to choose that one!"

"Of course!" Gervas nodded with a smile and gestured toward Old Jack.

Old Jack immediately ordered several sailors to set up planks, and then, under Gervas's lead, Columbus and his party stepped onto the warship.

"The warship is indeed different; look at the materials used—absolutely the finest timber!"

"Yes, look at the hull's streamlined shape; it's even more beautiful than the waists of the dancers at the Hero's Tavern!"

Once aboard the warship, the adventurers found everything around them novel.

They touched things while sighing in admiration.

It was like the effect of a sailor who had spent a lifetime steering passenger liners suddenly being able to command a destroyer.

"This sea vessel is named the Black Dragon. Under my lord Gervas's leadership, it once defeated two pirate bands, each with at least two hundred men!" At this moment, Old Jack introduced the ship to Columbus.

"How about it, Columbus? Are you satisfied? If not, Old Jack can take you to see other sea vessels!"

"No, Viscount Gervas, I am very satisfied! No need to choose further!"

What joke was there to hesitate over such a warship? It was at least ninety percent new.

With it, as long as luck wasn't poor, even bracing directly against a storm would pose no problem.

His treasure-hunting expedition this time would surely see its success rate skyrocket!

With the sea vessel selected, the next matters were simple.

He directly ordered the serfs to help load Columbus's party's supplies onto the warship.

Originally, Gervas had planned to arrange a more lavish farewell lunch for everyone near this dock.

But Columbus said he would only feel worthy of eating Gervas's victory banquet after the adventure succeeded.

Gervas thought this made sense, so he did not insist.

"Columbus, take this!"

"Viscount Gervas, this... this is a monocular telescope?"

"Hmm? You know of it?" This time, it was Gervas's turn to be surprised.

"Viscount Gervas, it has already spread through the Hero's Tavern that a magical object recently appeared in the kingdom; without relying on magic, one can see scenery several li away through a small cylinder!"

"And objects hundreds of meters away can be brought closer as if right before one's eyes; for any adventurer, this is simply a divine artifact!"

"That's right, this is that monocular telescope. With it, I hope you will find the treasure more smoothly!"

Columbus's eyes were full of emotion.

In the past, he had not failed to receive funding from other nobles.

But those nobles naturally treated him and his people from a position of superiority; they were merely using them!

Yet this Gervas before him offered the best possible support with the warmest attitude.

"Viscount Gervas, I will certainly not let you down!" Columbus spoke solemnly!