But when you need me, you ask me to move things and do manual labor. Am I Madeline brainless? ... At least assign me some proper work!
She was unhappy, but she didn't dare to show it. She was sensible and knew that the only reason she was chosen was because she occasionally relied on her knowledge of navigation.
On the bright side, she was at least somewhat useful, unlike that prince, who was useless except being locked up in the cabin as a mascot.
"What is this?" Torres went forward curiously and tried to pull the box, but Hitzfeld slapped his hand away and opened the box in front of everyone.
There were a lot of miscellaneous things inside, including small boxes, cloth bags, folded clothes, and a layer of bottles and jars at the bottom.
Hitzfeld took out the cloth bag first and threw it on the table. Everyone heard the crisp sound of metal shaking.
"It sounds like—"
"Money." Li Ang held the bottom of the cloth bag, raised his wrist and poured out everything inside. With a "crash" sound, a pile of gold and silver coins rolled out, almost filling the table.
The people who came closer looked carefully and could recognize them as Goliath silver coins and Sera gold coins at first glance - but they were different from the silver coins they usually saw. These coins were not very round without exception, and were a lot smaller than before.
Moreover, their shapes are irregular and not regular, as if someone had cut off their original edges with scissors, and the remaining coins looked like this.
"Goli doesn't have mature coin-minting technology, and uses the same money as us," Hitzfeld said. "But there are still differences, because supervision is more difficult than ours. In Goli, the phenomenon of clipping coins and returning them to the furnace for private minting is more serious, and speculators can be said to be everywhere."
"I don't have the conditions to get you some privately minted money right now. This is all I have. Bring it back and confirm who will go ashore. Each of you can take some with you."
She did not explain why she needed these "clipped coins" - it was obvious. She couldn't just let a group of people suddenly appear in the area and use full coins indiscriminately. This would be too conspicuous in the eyes of the locals and they would soon be targeted.
"And then this." Before everyone had digested it, Hitzfeld took out some overlapping boxes.
They looked like flat pie boxes, but smaller, and when Hitzfeld opened the first one, someone gasped because they saw a human face inside.
"I made the mask using potions and molds." Hitzfeld opened all the boxes and laid them out one by one, looking around at the crowd. "I mixed some facial features and tried to dilute the features as much as possible."
This is what is commonly known as a "passerby face". No need to ask, this is to prevent Goli from having evil spies stationed there.
And if Aman really betrayed, he would definitely reveal the information about Leon Bariu and others to Eclipse. They would be recognized as soon as they came ashore, and it would be risky not to cover up.
But if you want to cover up, there is no more complete method than changing your face. Darent picked up a mask excitedly and fiddled with it, praising: "You can do it!"
"That's right, Aisuen... Now I know why I had to let you come."
This is exactly what everyone is thinking, it's not like that - she can drive a boat, lead a team, solve cases, and she actually has all kinds of magical skills. Even if we ignore her command ability, she is the absolute core of this team.
Hitzfeld didn't say anything, but Xia Yibing, who knew her well, caught a glimpse of the corners of her mouth slightly raised.
Without further ado, the girl showed off the props she had prepared one by one, including the modified bullets in a small box, the perfumes and potions in bottles and jars, and the piles of old clothes, all of which were needed for disguise when going ashore.
Needless to say, the ice bombs were in great demand and were sold out as soon as they were introduced. The perfumes were specially configured based on the information from the investigation of the Sara Intelligence Department - the Goliaths also value perfumes, but their preferences are different from those of the Waynes. Using different perfume scents can achieve twice the result with half the effort in various occasions.
The things were distributed quickly, and it was finally decided that Darent, Leon, and Baliu would be the first group to go ashore to gather intelligence. After making sure there was no danger on the shore, Hitzfeld and Xia Yibing would consider following.
This was near the coast, so she didn't need to operate the boat all the time. She just needed to find a suitable and secluded place to park the submarine, and the crew could still keep it there.
"I have a question." During the follow-up discussion, Darent asked: "You said before that our business dealings with this side are normal... Can we pretend to be businessmen in trouble?"
this is a good idea.
Many crew members' eyes lit up.
If you want to blend in with the locals, you not only have to solve the problems of currency and appearance, but also the most important problem of accent. The Sara language spoken by the Golians is not the same as the one they speak.
The simplest thing is to not pretend - wouldn't it be enough to just say that you are a Sara merchant in trouble?
The fact that they can do business with each other means that the relationship on the surface is normal. They won't kill all the businessmen in trouble, right?
"It's better not to do that." But Hitzfeld frowned.
"Why? Do you really doubt Aman?"
"It's not Aman's problem, it's that you didn't pay attention to the details."
"detail?"
"You can only understand this after reading the files. I don't blame you... I'll explain it to you in detail. The so-called 'business dealings' are to designate a chamber of commerce to send a fleet to transport supplies to the north bank of Goli."
Darent understood what she said: since it was "specialized", even if the disguised businessman was rescued, there would inevitably be some questioning afterwards.
Even if Hitzfeld had detailed files and intelligence that could help them perfectly disguise themselves as members of that Chamber of Commerce, and even if they could tell him everything about the Chamber of Commerce if asked, there was still an unsolvable problem - they couldn't tell him which ship had sunk.
The boat is fixed.
The model, number and nickname of each ship are recorded in the Goli North Bank. It would not be a good idea to just make up one at random, as it would be exposed on the spot.
“I think we should not complicate the issue.”
Xia Yibing spoke.
"Let's assume that we will definitely be discovered... but as long as we can get what we want before we are discovered, this risk is not a big deal, right?"
Is that what hard mixing means?
Darent grinned and licked his lips: "I like this statement very much~"
After the meeting, Hitzfeld piloted the submarine to patrol around the coast, looking for a fjord that could accommodate the submarine.
She actually found the most suitable one - there was a group of cliffs on the northeast coast of Goli. Those cliffs were undulating and squeezed out to the sea to form a deep bay, which was large enough to accommodate the Pierre.
She found the deepest opening to stop, and the observation tower was just not far from the shore. Above was a lush tropical jungle, with branches and leaves squeezed together, just enough to cover the part of the tower that was above the water.
After doing this, Hitzfeld felt a little uneasy.
She guessed that Xia Yibing would come to see her soon.
It was at this time that she was informed that their mascot, His Royal Highness the Prince, wanted to see her.
Chapter 40: Motivating Turnitzer
The hatch was pulled open forcefully, making a slightly harsh friction noise.
The light from the corridor shone in, and Hitzfeld stood outside the door and looked inside, and saw a tall man sitting in the darkness.
That was Tenize... He looked much more decadent than before. Not only was his hair a mess, but the person reporting it also mentioned that he hadn't shaved for almost half a month. He couldn't sleep well and didn't eat much. In fact, if they hadn't been keeping a close eye on him sometimes, this prince might have starved himself to death.
Stepping in, Hitzfeld casually turned on the light in the room.
Not all of the electricity generated during driving is used for the power system. The surplus will be stored for daily use, so there will be no power outage even if the vehicle is docked at the shore.
Even if this part of the energy is used up, the Pierre still has a diesel generator, which can last for a while without any problems.
The light shone down, and she finally saw what state Tenet was in. He sat on the edge of the bed with his legs apart, like a repentant criminal, his messy head lowered towards her, his body stiff and motionless.
Suddenly, Teni looked up with a pair of bloodshot eyes: "When are you going to let me out?"
"When you accept reality and the responsibilities you bear," Hitzfeld replied.
"Bullshit reality!" Unexpectedly, Teni exploded. He stood up and roared at her, "Bullshit reality and responsibility! What a mess! Why is it me! It's me!!!"
He thought he had had enough.
If Alwin had entrusted him with such a task under normal circumstances, he might have been very reluctant, but he loved his sister after all, so he would definitely try his best to do it well.
But it didn't come when he was normal! He had just suffered a huge emotional blow, and finally decided to take a step back and let his sister's hand go to someone else, and he wanted to find the most pleasing girl to live a good life... In the end, even this could not be achieved!
How could he have the energy to do anything? He was so annoyed that he even complained to Erwin.
Alvin is such a smart person, how could she not see how I feel about her?
He felt that he had seen through the king's sister and thought that her desire to make him take responsibility was fake, but in fact she was just looking for a reason to get him out of the way so that she would not cause trouble for her in the process of choosing a husband.
After a series of blows, Turney was heartbroken. He even thought about committing suicide, but when he was really hungry, he found that he couldn't bear to go on a hunger strike.
So he was still a coward and ate the food sent by the crew. He was locked in a closed cage for a long time and saw his own flaws clearly. He was ashamed, angry and embarrassed. In short, he couldn't wait to get rid of them.
"Let me confirm this again." Hitzfeld raised his eyebrows slightly. "You mean... let us put you on the shore, and we won't care where you go?"
"That's right!" Teni yelled, "She doesn't want me anymore! So why do you want me? Just let me find a new place to live! It's best if no one bothers me!!"
Hitzfeld was stunned at first, then looked at the crew member who was standing guard at the door and looking at her: "Who told him about the landing situation?"
"I didn't!" The crew member was horrified and quickly waved his hands to deny it. "No one dared to mention it to His Royal Highness... I guess he saw the scene on the shore, or... he eavesdropped by sticking to the door?"
Hitzfeld believes the former is more reliable.
The sunlight was very good today. When she was sailing along the shore looking for the fjord, Teni could not help but see the coastal scenery. It was normal for him to have such thoughts.
She gave her response to his request.
"Open all the hatches leading upstairs."
"Captain?" The two people at the door widened their eyes.
Hitzfeld expressed her persistence with silence.
After spending some time together, everyone knew her temper. The crew members knew that it was useless to refute at this time, so they had to run and deliver the order obediently.
Turney stood there stunned.
This is different from what he imagined!
"So... as you can see, Your Highness." Hitzfeld waited for a while before responding to him, "Now the upward passages are open. You can step out of this room, turn left, and go straight along the main corridor. After passing the restaurant, turn right and go up the stairs. There you will find the observation tower."
"You can go up from there, and then you will see a tropical jungle. If you walk south from there for about half an hour, you should be able to see the Goliath village. I believe you have some jewelry that you can sell... so I won't take you there."
Teni opened his mouth but hesitated to speak.
"Your Highness, do you have any other requests?" Hitzfeld tilted his head slightly, then showed an emotional expression and said, "Of course... I know this journey will be difficult. After all, Goli and Elsa are close to each other. There are many poisonous insects and beasts in the rainforest on the shore, and several of them can be fatal if they bite people... But I believe that Your Highness can solve the problem by himself! You have to have this kind of courage!"
"No, I actually..."
"Your Highness, are you worried about not having the right weapons? That's true... Even if we get rid of the poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, we still have to consider the unruly villagers. After all, they are the Goliaths... It is said that the Goliath villages are as uncivilized as the savages, and even retain the most primitive custom of cannibalism. I am personally very afraid of encountering this situation, but I believe it is nothing to Your Highness..."
"Stop!!!" Teni realized that she couldn't continue talking, and interrupted her with a red face: "I was just joking with you! Do you understand? It's a joke!... Who said I'm going ashore? I'm staying here! No one can chase me away!!!"
"laugh--"
There was a noise at the door.
Teni looked over fiercely, and the two crew members lowered their heads under his murderous gaze.
After this farce was over, Tenney was finally willing to sit down and have a good talk with her.
This is exactly what Hitzfeld wants to see most. After all, the journey ahead is very long, and she can't always keep Tene locked in the cabin. She has to let him play some role.
Otherwise, after returning, Alvin would blame her. He was promised experience, but ended up becoming even more useless after returning. She couldn't justify this to her.
"…So you probably know our current goal."
After the explanation, Hitzfeld nodded slightly.
"After Goli obtains more information about the gray fog, I will immediately set off to Aisha Continent to investigate the current situation of that continent."
"So what you said about going to the shore for development is feasible. Compared with the dangers we are about to face, it is safer to stay on the north shore of Goli."
"I still plan to stay with you guys."
Turney doesn't think he's stupid.
He thought Hitzfeld was trying to scare him on purpose.
That does not work.
The girl frowned.
We need to give him some motivation and fighting spirit.
"Oh, Your Highness." She pretended to suddenly remember something, "Regarding the person you asked me to find, Ves-Bakinsa is indeed missing."
Teni looked up, his eyes full of vigilance.
"But do you know the truth about her disappearance?"
"I mean, do you know why she left you?"
"what do you want to say in the end!"
Teni's breathing quickened, and he couldn't help but yell again: "Just say what you want to say...don't keep us in suspense!"
"She might be from Eclipse." The girl's next words made his face change drastically.
"You understand what this means... having an affair with Nirikui, and possibly having the royal bloodline passed through, this is no longer just a scandal... His Majesty asked you to come here to save you."
"Impossible..." Teni's face turned pale. He trembled and collapsed on the bed, his lips trembling: "Impossible... This doesn't make sense..."
"Whether you believe it or not, this is the fact." Hitzfeld simply took out the letter that the other party left to mock the investigation, "This is her message, I'll give it to you too."
Teni immediately got up and grabbed the letter.
“I personally think this is an opportunity for you.”
