75 75. Gift to the King (2/2)
One noble said, ” How dare they gift a king, such a small gift, it's not even made by a famous craftsman. ”
One noble suddenly commented, ” Don't judge that thing easily, look carefully at it. Don't you think it's kinda weird? I thought it was a bracelet at first glance, but now I looked closely it looked like a miniature watch. ”
The first noble who commented spoke, ” Impossible, no one can make a watch that small, we all know how big the pieces of a clock. ”
Rogen told Danilo to strap the wristwatch on his wrist. Eric who saw the wristwatch was kinda jealous of his father. But he just ignored it, as it was a gift for his father, and would definitely help him with his plans.
Danilo was very happy with his gift, he immediately asks Rogen, ” How are you able to create something useful us this. I could only imagine this wristwatch would surely increase the productivity of my people. Most of them only rely upon the position of the sun, to tell time. Your country sure is full of surprises, Sir Rogen. ”
After a few minutes of the meeting, continued now they started talking about the cultural exchange.
The merchant noble spoke, ” Sir Rogen, after confirming the capabilities of your military to protect the nobles. We have finally agreed on who will be sent to the country of Dariel. ”
” The nobles who have volunteered and chosen are, Duke Rafael, Duchess Lyra, Marquess Lucius, Marquess Castel, and me. We one of the five high-ranking nobles will be going to your country, where we will also present our own cultural exchange event. Prince Eric will also be joining us, so there will be a total of six. But we will be also bringing slaves with us to help with the manual labor. The king has also prepared four ships, and two warships of the royal family as escorts, we are also expecting to receive escorts from your country. ”
Rogen then spoke, ” Well, I will tell you the truth, actually our ruler has already prepared a ship for us to travel. He sent that ship to decrease our time with traveling. If we do use the ships prepared by the king it might take a week or five days, before we reach Dariel. But if we will use our ships it will take only two days of travel. Also, that ship has a destroyer escort increasing our safety when traveling. ”
Veiran stood up and shouted, ” Fool! how dare you mock the fleet of the royal family, of this country, don't you know that our ships us one of the best. It has been tested for many years fighting those sea monsters before.I can't believe that you also told a lie, in broad daylight, and in front of the king. No ship can travel that fast, as the wind and water current can't be predicted when traveling.”
Rogen sighed and spoke, ” Whi said we would travel with boats, using sails. If you do not believe me then see it for yourself, when we leave at the port of Ernan. I'm sure king Danilo would also be there to see off his people. ”
Veiran spoke, ” Very well, I am sure that you will just embarrass yourself in front of the king. Can't wait to see it myself, and laugh at your embarrassment. I would prepare my best-kept wine while looking at your pitiful ships, in the port.”
Eric suddenly spoke, ” Enough!, Rogen we will be leaving after a week of preparation. Just make sure the ship to be ready before the departure.”