In this battle, Nangong Xiao obtained a total of three white grade defensive equipment. They were leather gloves that added 3 defense, a Knight's helmet that added 9 defense, and leather pants that added 6 defense. Excluding the gloves, helmet, and pants, Nangong Xiao had a total of 15 defense points.
This was already a very high increase. One had to know that every point of agility only added one point of defense. However, according to the formula of strength plus damage minus defense, this little bit of defense really did not seem to be much.
In addition to these three pieces of defensive equipment, Nangong Xiao also obtained four weapons. What made people happy was that one of the four pieces of equipment was blue and the other was bright gold quality!
A sharp knight's sword
blue grade
[Attack: 6-13]
1 strength
1 Illumination
Illumination?
Looking at this blue quality longsword, Nangong Xiao took it out of curiosity from the system Backpack. Once he appeared, Nangong Xiao understood what illumination was.
It was very simple. The sword would glow with a faint blue light. It had a diameter of about 20 to 30 centimeters and could barely be used as an oil lamp in the dark.
After fiddling with the Knight's Sword with great interest, Nangong Xiao looked at the Bright Gold grade equipment.
After taking a look, he realized that he still needed to identify it before he could use it. As a result, Nangong Xiao had to go to the system store to buy an identification scroll worth 50 copper coins. After using it, he could only see the attributes of the bright gold equipment.
The Wizard Thorn of Money
Bone Knife
Brilliant Gold Quality
[Level Requirement: 3]
[Attack: 5-11]
1 strength
1 MP Recovery Speed
15% to obtain more System Coins
Nangong Xiao was a little disappointed when he saw the attributes. He asked Little Seven," Little Seven, is this Bright Gold Quality? Isn't that too bad?"
" It's a little lacking, but as long as it has three or more additional attributes, it's considered bright gold quality. By the way, white quality has at most one additional attribute, blue quality has at most two, bright gold has three to five, dark gold has four to six, and purple quality and green quality are not limited.”
"This really feels dark.”Nangong Xiao nodded to show that he understood.
At the same time, he took out the bone knife and observed it. He found that other than the body of the knife emitting a faint golden light, it was similar to an ordinary ancient dagger. After playing with it for a while, Nangong Xiao was very satisfied. After all, daggers were his favorite melee weapon.
He then looked at the last White-grade Axe. Seeing that there was nothing special about it, Nangong Xiao sold the Axe and White-grade Gloves to the system for 12 copper coins.
Then, he opened his attribute interface to take a look.
Level：3
[EXP: 3697/5000]
[Strength: 7]
[Agility: 7]
Knowledge: 9
[Attack: 0-7 (unarmed)]
[Defense: 26]
HP：70/70
MP：90/90
[Skill Points: 1]
Skills:
[Cooking Skill Level: 3]
Recipe: Roast chicken, roast goose, iced apple juice
[Eye of Truth Level: 1]
[Archery Specialist Level: 1]
After looking at the experience points from level 3 to level 4, Nangong Xiao felt a headache. However, this was a world where wars were frequent. He would probably be able to level up after a few more battles.
He looked at the mission interface again and realized that there was still no second mission. Nangong Xiao could only stay in peace.
Of course, he was not idle either. As long as his MP recovered, he would use it to make roast chicken or roast goose. However, he did not continue drinking apple juice to recover his MP because he did not buy apples from this world.
After all, as a captive, he couldn't leave Irene's palace, which was this castle. All the expenses here were allocated, and there were no extra apples for him to digitize.
If he wanted to change the situation, he had to get rid of his status as a captive.
According to the development of the original drama, it would not be long before Gisstardt and Brunai stopped fighting, and then it would be time to redeem the prisoners.
Therefore, Nangong Xiao could only wait.
A few days later, Nangong Xiao barely left his room other than taking a walk after dinner. Although it was very boring, Nangong Xiao's patience was very good. Anyway, time in the real world would not pass. It did not matter how long he stayed in this mission world, so he did not feel any pressure at all.
This morning, after Nangong Xiao had eaten the breakfast that the maid had sent over, he planned to go for a walk. However, he was greeted by a blonde beauty.
"Lady Eleonora wants to see you.”The beauty's face was cold. After saying this, she turned around and left.
Nangong Xiao was not bothered by the blonde beauty's coldness. After all, as a captive, how could he be welcomed with a smile?
"Earl Nangong Xiao, how have you been these days? Did your subordinates neglect you?"
Nangong Xiao was speechless.
"Oh? What's wrong?" Seeing Nangong Xiao's reaction, Eleonora, who was also Irene, was a little puzzled.
"I just feel defeated.”
"Eh?"
"No, it's nothing." After Nangong Xiao cleared his throat, he said seriously," Grand Duke Virtalia, may I know why you summoned a prisoner like me?”
"Oh, no need to be so serious. Oh right, you have to call me Irene directly. I like it when others call me that…"
"Cough!" Before Irene could finish, the blonde beauty standing beside Irene coughed dryly to show that she was paying attention to the occasion.
Irene smiled and said again," Alright, Count Nangong Xiao. The war is over. It ended with Brunai's defeat.”
"Is that so?"
"You don't seem to mind at all.”Irene leaned against the chair and sized up Nangong Xiao with interest.
"As a noble of the kingdom, I think I have fulfilled my responsibilities and obligations as a noble.”Nangong Xiao, who was standing three meters away, said frankly.
"I see…Alright, I'll announce your punishment now.”As Irene spoke, she stood up from her chair."According to the past practice of redeeming captives, as long as you pay 700,000 Daniel (silver coins) or something of the same value, I will let you go.
However, if you are unable to pay, you will belong to me from now on.”
"A large sum of ransom money and a lifetime servant?”Nangong Xiao paused for a moment before continuing," This is almost three times the annual income of the Arthas territory. It's really a harsh condition.”
At this moment, the blonde beauty beside Irene took over." The deadline starts from the moment the ransom request arrives at Brunai. The ransom must be delivered here within 50 days.
Fifty days is enough for you to gather your men.”
"If you exceed the time limit and are unable to meet my requirements, then according to the contract, you will officially become my property.
In the name of Rajgast, the God of Reputation and Contract.”
Nangong Xiao knew about the God of Reputation and Contract, Rajgast, whom Irene spoke of. The people of this world would often swear to him when making important oaths or making important contracts, and they would use the name of the God of Contract to guarantee their credibility. As for its binding power, Nangong Xiao wasn't sure.
Speaking of which, there were quite a number of gods in this world, such as the King of Gods, the Ten Pillar Gods, and so on. According to some details of the original drama, Nangong Xiao discovered that these gods did exist. As for what form they existed in, Nangong Xiao was not too sure.
Nangong Xiao could afford to pay the ransom requested by Irene. This was because the currency used in this world was called Daniel's silver coin. Its quality was the same as the silver on Earth. Therefore, Nangong Xiao could exchange it from the system.
Previously, Nangong Xiao was still troubled by the word 'seal' on the miscellaneous items interface of the system store. However, after Little Seven's reminder, Nangong Xiao realized that the word 'seal' did not seal the entire miscellaneous items interface, but blocked some thermal weapons, industrial products, and so on. However, raw materials such as gold and silver could still be purchased.
Therefore, Nangong Xiao could pay the high compensation at any time.
However, Nangong Xiao couldn't do that. After all, Irene's meaning was very clear. As long as one wasn't a fool, they could see that she wanted to make him stay. Whether it was because of her archery skills or other aspects, Nangong Xiao understood the hidden meaning in her words.
As a transmigrator who knew the plot, it would be more advantageous to follow the plot. At least, many things would be under his control.
The most important thing was that the woman in front of him was the female lead. Not to mention her looks, her powerful strength was enough for Nangong Xiao to treat her seriously.
Although Nangong Xiao knew that most of her power came from the sword-shaped dragon tool called Alifar, it was enough.
If he could forge a friendship or even a friendship with such a powerful being, the benefits would be unimaginable.
Therefore, Nangong Xiao decided to follow the plot, at least for the time being.
According to the plot, the two archdukes of the Brunai Kingdom would soon attack the Arthas territory. Although the reason for starting a territorial war was ridiculous, it was not important. The main point was that if they could not follow the plot and get Irene to help, the Arthas territory would be completely destroyed.
Although Nangong Xiao wasn't from this world, and even if he had more memories, he wouldn't have any special feelings for the Arthas Territory, Nangong Xiao more or less had a feeling that the second mission was likely to protect the Arthas Territory!
If his guess was correct, then if he couldn't follow the plot and get Irene's help, the outcome was obvious.
Seeing that Nangong Xiao was deep in thought, Irene walked over and said with a smile," How is it? Have you already decided to become my woman?"
"The Arthas territory can't afford such a high ransom.”
"Oh? "That means…" Irene's eyes lit up when she heard that.
Nangong Xiao paused for a moment before saying," Personally speaking, I don't have any aversion to becoming a follower of a strong person. It's the same even if I have the identity of a noble. Even so, as a feudal lord, and a feudal lord that I inherited from my father, I had to do my duty. The Arthas territory was my territory, and the people there were my people. I could not abandon them.”
After listening to Nangong Xiao, Irene stared at him for a while before asking," Do you have a better suggestion?”
"Am I qualified to make a suggestion?"
"No, I haven't." Irene smiled as she spoke.
Nangong Xiao also smiled. To be honest, although this woman was a decisive person on the battlefield, she was no different from a high school student's Zichelan except for her better figure than Qin Feixue. They were both 15 or 16-year-old girls who were beautiful, but they were born in the wrong era, or rather, the wrong world.
If she was born on Earth, she might just be a carefree high school student now, not the archduke of a duchy. Moreover, she would be the kind of archduke who was born for war.
"Speaking of which, I called you over this time to ask you for something other than the ransom.”
"Oh?"
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