Steel steam and flame

"I'm used to it. No matter how prepared I am, it's impossible to be ready." Delya drank the red tea. "Knowing how to do it. Not long ago, we were reminded of the danger of the upcoming time point, and the news has been passed on to the entire Knights. We will proceed with caution in the future.”

"In fact, as a tavern network spread across most small countries, there are teams specifically designed to capture situation trends and risks. Most of them are intelligence businessmen. They have a keen sense of smell and rich experience in analyzing various situations and information. . It is certainly impossible to predict everything, but by preventing each branch from colliding head-on with huge troubles, the goal has been achieved."

"By the way, Captain, the tavern that was transformed from the original network to protect the black market arms business has now taken on many functions. If the Steam Knights exist as a brain center, then the tavern is a complete It’s a body. Waters’ factory is to provide this body with all kinds of weapons and equipment it needs, and the Steel Security Company is here to make it easier for this body to go to various places.”

"It is very much like a network of connections that connects several current general institutions into a collection. The several general structures provide each other with the items they produce, and strive to make the entire collection grow little by little."

Delya continued to explain the current situation of the entire force. After Cassia drank half a cup of black tea, he motioned to Delya to continue talking. His attention and thinking fully supported doing multiple things at the same time; on the other hand, he would Putting the cup aside, he took the paper that was placed next to the sofa, spread it out, picked up the pen, thought about it, and began to draw the scene in the illusion he saw when he was experimenting with the red star pattern.

"Taverns can provide needed power to various organizations at any time. When the security company was first established, most of the candidates came from the tavern. Because the development of the tavern was not affected, it absorbed many mercenaries and bounties in a few years. Hunters, among them, some people are really not suitable for doing things in the dark, and they can play their role better when exposed to the sun."

"In recent times, with the help of Miss Ovelia's plan to establish and expand domestic bases, the tavern's own liaison offices have also been established everywhere. Just like an office, it has its own location, basement, rest area, Supply department, etc. At the same time, the branch of the Steel Security Company is also in progress. The current atmosphere in the country is that only a little money can make things go very smoothly, and it can be done very well in all aspects. good."

"Just because of the number of people in the entire collective, although the area of ​​the small countries is not huge compared to a giant country like the Empire. But for us, it is still a huge land. There are also many countries on it. , the rules are also different, resulting in whether it is the office of the tavern or the branch of Steel Security, they currently rely on the seven coordinating countries as the core point, and then spread out to the surrounding areas. "

"In terms of location, currently and for some time to come, in most regions and countries, only cities of a certain size may be considered. Some remote places, or places with a small population base and no specific industries, will not be considered for the time being. But overall, the development is going very smoothly, and this should be enough. The Knights do need more time."

Cassia nodded here and responded: "I'm not worried about the factory and the arms business. I have been doing these things from the beginning. But I still remind you." He looked up at Delya, "In the next few years, the knight will The regiment should be able to earn a lot of money and various resources from the arms business and security companies, and complete a certain amount of accumulation, I think."

"However, the security company can continue, and the arms business... If the Knights really have the power to protect themselves, the status of a black market arms dealer is not enough. Maybe we can consider more obvious things like security companies. , the dark world is still too dangerous to treat it as an irreplaceable matter."

"In addition, you should try your best to distance yourself from me. After the incident in the southern forest, I have been thinking about this matter." Cassia sighed, then stopped writing and laughed, "Even if you are used to it, you still can't. This cannot be considered normal.”

"At the stronghold, it's perfectly fine to follow Miss Ovelia's plan. In that plan, Mr. Hack and Mr. Corcova were both involved, so we should be able to learn something. In addition, think of the tavern as a network. It is indeed a good idea, but whether it is now or in the future, it may be a better choice to keep it as a separate individual."

"Should we 'borrow' it from Knight Commander Hessli when necessary?" Delia thought, "I will discuss this matter with Hessli."

"What about the Steel Security Company? It should be one of the priorities of the Knights now, right? After all, there are already a lot of people protected. While these protected people provide rich benefits, their own value is a huge benefit. It just so happens. The coming war provides you with opportunities and time to reap this benefit, so you must seize it."

"In addition, I will go to the organization in a few days. After that, members of the organization should come to you to discuss the handover of some matters. If you need additional help, you can come over. People put it forward. The organization is the only controller among the small countries. Compared with the control strength, the penetration of the three giant countries is not as good as that of the organization."

"For some time in the future, while you are estranged from me, you should also try your best to make use of the convenience I bring to you."

"We've been doing this all the time, Captain." Delya said disappointedly.

"Keep talking, there is still a long time." Cassia replied, and the pen that stopped in his hand continued to move.

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At two o'clock in the morning, Hilary leaned on her chair and stared at the ceiling in a daze. Perkinz also leaned on the chair, with an open book on his knees. He turned his head and looked out the window, also falling into a daze; Lisa Man was lying on the chair, with a pile of fashion magazines stacked aside. Instead of being in a daze, she closed her eyes and slept. With Perkins, who had the power of the Knight King, by her side, she could rest peacefully and enjoy the feeling of a sound sleep.

"Why can't you sleep?" Perkins asked at this time.

Hillary responded, "Because you're here."

"Okay." Perkinz smacked his lips and resisted the urge to wake up Lisa Man.

He moved his body at this time, and when he obviously wanted to say something, a "sizzling" sound came from the living room, and his movements stopped immediately. His and Hilary's perceptions immediately locked together.

"It seems that Cassia has arrived at Delya's place." Hilarelli said, "The drawing of the Red Star has arrived."

"Trouble has arrived." Perkinz stood up, "Let's go and take a look. In fact, I am also interested in the current situation of the Red Star."

"I'm interested too." Li Suman didn't know when she opened her eyes and suddenly said, "Sure enough, I still can't fall asleep."