Not to mention other nobles and wealthy businessmen.

Even the church of Suna, the goddess of love and beauty, had sent him invitations more than once, hoping that he would attend the blind date parties they hosted and find a suitable marriage partner at the parties.

After all, all women who are willing to participate in Shu Na Church activities are basically believers of the God of Love without exception.

In this way, the god and his church can not only expand their influence, but can even form a huge social platform through female believers to attract more powerful people to join various religious activities.

In fact, the church of the God of Love and Beauty may be second only to the goddess of wealth, Waukeen, in terms of influence in Amn.

The reason is simple! Those pastors who dress up and wear sexy clothes all day long hold some overt and covert parties every now and then, gathering groups of men and women who are eager to seek excitement and new love.

And he often takes action personally to satisfy the various needs and fantasies of his believers.

Most importantly, more than 50% of these parties were held in complete nudity.

As for the specific process, anyone who is not a fool can imagine it.

What's even more outrageous is that the participants of the banquet are not limited to one-on-one, there are also popular group sports, so it is very popular among young nobles and businessmen.

Some older ladies who were unable to get satisfaction from their husbands were also very happy to participate, looking for energetic young men and boys and getting pleasure from them.

After all, the duties of Suna, the goddess of love and beauty, cover almost all definitions of "love".

These include "loyal love", "free love", "forbidden love", "wanton love" and so on.

In other words, as long as both parties are willing, it doesn't matter even if they are "humans or beasts".

Some strange wizards, under the encouragement (bewitching) of Priest Shuna, had things that were indescribable happen between them and the golems they created.

Unfortunately, the senior priests of the Church of the God of Love and Beauty obviously did not know what had happened in Bernard's home.

He didn't even know that it was because of his mother's frequent attendance at the banquets he hosted that caused intense family conflicts and ultimately led to the tragedy of nearly wiping out the entire family.

Therefore, Bernard himself had a completely negative impression of the Suna Church, and in his heart he wished to kill the pastor who had abducted his mother to join.

Now, with his marriage contract with the Nasiva family, those forces that were stirring in the dark finally calmed down.

After all, if something really happened, it would be equivalent to offending two of the forty-two richest families in Askatla at the same time.

In this way, Zuo Si tasted the new dishes recently invented by Chef Welby while chatting with Bernard about the recent events in Am.

The orcs Rhett, Alena, and Korgan just ate voraciously, as if they would not stop until they were stuffed to death.

fortunately!

Every time a new dish was served, Zuo Si would put a little on his own plate first, otherwise he would be completely inedible if these three guys grabbed it.

After having a good meal and a few drinks, he proposed to Welby the idea of ​​finding a trustworthy apprentice to be the head chef of the Sea's Bounty Tavern.

After a moment's thought, the halfling quickly recommended a distant relative who was currently helping in the kitchen.

After examining the latter's cooking skills, the candidate was initially finalized.

Just as Zuo Si was about to get up and return to the Mage Tower, Bernard suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said, "Sir! Wait!"

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Zuo Si subconsciously stopped, turned around and asked in a slightly puzzled tone.

"It's like this. A few days ago, a guy who called himself Cordel came to the Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Golden Mercenary Group, hoping that I could provide financial support for their expedition. They planned to have at least three ships, a large amount of supplies, and at least eighty skilled sailors, and set out from the port of Shadowmoon Island to explore the Traceless Sea to the west."

Bernard told the whole story.

Because Zuo Si is currently the largest shareholder of the Chamber of Commerce and also the backer he relies on, similar venture investments must be made clear.

"Set out from Shadowmoon Island to explore the Trackless Sea to the west?!"

Zuo Si was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized that this group of mercenaries was most likely the same group that discovered the Maztec continent for Amn.

Calculating the time, if we set sail now, we will be able to return around October of next year, which is DR1361.

After realizing this, he immediately asked: "If the expedition we sponsor is ultimately successful, what benefits can we get from it?"

Bernard answered without hesitation: "According to the maritime law and pioneering law of Am, the first thing is the ownership of the territory.

If new unowned lands or islands are discovered, the Amn government will recognize us as the undisputed lord and gain an additional duke or governor title.

As long as you have the ability, you can occupy as much space as you want.

Even if the Six-Man Council wants to establish a port base, they must pay money to buy it.

In addition, we can enjoy at least five years of trade monopoly, twenty years of exclusive operation rights for more than eight special products, up to fifty years of taxation rights, and the right to establish cities, promulgate laws, and recruit troops locally.

Simply put, it is equivalent to a vassal city-state under the name of the Amn nation.

On the surface, they are protected by the Amn government and army, but in reality they have to rely on themselves for everything.

Of course, if the discovered land is large enough, such as a continent or a giant island with a large number of specialties, the Council of Six may provide some additional help.

The colonies of Snowfall Port in the Shadowmoon Islands and Nanzalu Port in the southern Chult Jungle were established in this way.

They are still in the hands of the family that founded them.

After all, the major chambers of commerce in Athkatla are not very keen on reclamation, and are usually just important supply points for controlling maritime transportation.

Because whether it is reclaiming wasteland or immigration, a lot of costs need to be invested first, and it is easy for unexpected situations to occur, causing the invested money to be wasted.

They just want to trade for raw materials and goods, and then sell them to the rest of the world for a profit.”

"It sounds like the Amn government is encouraging overseas development and colonization?"

Zuo Si touched his chin with a thoughtful expression.

In his opinion, these laws no longer provide "preferential policies" or "protection of the interests of pioneers."

Instead, it blatantly and unreservedly encourages powerful families and chambers of commerce to use all means to seize overseas territories, and radiate from them to the surrounding areas to expand Amn's influence in business and trade.

This is because the overall concept of the country and nation in the continent of Faerun is relatively weak.

Except for a country like the Kingdom of Cormyr that has maintained feudal rule for a thousand years without any interruption or large-scale turmoil, the people have a certain sense of identity with the royal family and noble lords.

Residents in most other areas are basically fence-sitters. They may have regional and racial identities, but very few have national and ethnic identities.

This means that if a family or chamber of commerce in Askatla controls and occupies a place, as long as they are not too harsh and excessive, the civilians will basically not resist.

It doesn't matter who you pay taxes to.

As long as their own interests are not harmed, ordinary people don't care who becomes the lord.

The Amn government and the Council of Six don't even need to do anything. As long as the gold coins they mint are recognized and circulated in the region and surrounding towns, they can immediately collect invisible seigniorage.

You should know that on the continent of Faerun, the gold and silver coins minted in most cities contain about 60% precious metals.

The remaining 40% of other cheap metals are the implicit "seigniorage" obtained by the city and country after deducting the cost of issuing currency.

The reason why Amn's gold and silver currency is widely accepted and used is that, on the one hand, its commerce and trade are extremely prosperous and developed, and these gold coins can be used to buy almost everything you want.

On the other hand, the casting technology is superb, which makes it more refined, durable, and less prone to wear and rust than other similar currencies.

But not many people know that the gold content of Amn's gold and silver currency is only a ridiculous 40%.

In other words, for every gold coin minted and put into circulation, the Amn government can obtain more than half a gold coin in net profit.

So while other city-states and countries were still playing with the real economy, Ascatla's six-member council pioneered a series of financial policies.

Bernard obviously didn't know that Zuo Si had guessed the real intention behind this series of laws and policies, and responded with a smile: "I guess so.

Anyway, after a few successful examples, many families and chambers of commerce began to become keen on financially supporting expeditions.

But more than 90% of the expedition teams did not return alive.

After all, the depths of the Traceless Sea are so dangerous.

If you don't know the route and accidentally enter the territory of sea monsters and shark-like fishmen, the end result will basically be the destruction of the ship and the death of everyone."

"Then how are the profits distributed between the expedition team and the sponsors?" Zuo Si continued to ask with interest.

Because of Am's mode, he suddenly felt like he was in the Age of Exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries on Earth.

"Generally, there are two models. One is the commission model, which means we pay the money and the expedition team does the work. After completing the task, the expedition team takes a large commission and leaves without participating in the follow-up. The other is the cooperative profit-sharing model, in which the expedition team does not receive any compensation, but can take 15 to 30 percent of the above policy benefits, which lasts for 30 years."

Bernard quickly told all he knew.

Since he had experience in funding expeditions before, he was very familiar with these legal terms and contracts.

Zuo Si stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "In that case, let's adopt a commission model and provide these mercenaries with a ship and the things they need. As for the commission, it can be increased appropriately. Remember to take the contract to the city hall for notarization after signing. I have a feeling that this cooperation is likely to make both parties very unhappy."

"Do you think they can succeed?" Bernard asked in an uncertain tone.

"No, it's not a feeling, but they will definitely succeed. To be precise, they will find a continent opposite the Traceless Sea." Zuo Si gave a straightforward answer.

"What? Really? There is a continent across the Traceless Sea?"

Bernard suddenly became excited.

It's impossible not to be excited! Because a continent, whether it is inhabited or uninhabited, means a lot of land, unknown plants and animals, and minerals.

If managed properly, the Chamber of Commerce would rise rapidly in less than three generations and become one of the most powerful families in all of Amn.

Zuo Si nodded gently: "Yes. Across the Traceless Sea, there is a continent called Maztec.

There are human civilizations, countries, beliefs and gods that are completely different from those in Faerun, and there are also huge wealth and interests hidden there.

To be honest, if I were the six-member council, I would definitely not sit idly by and watch you monopolize the wealth of an entire continent.

So a compromise is almost inevitable in the end.

I suggest you use this time to think carefully about what you would like to ask for in exchange for any private dealings with the Council of Six.

Okay, I have told you everything I can tell you now. The rest is up to your own judgment and choice.

Don't worry, as long as I'm alive, no one will dare to deal with you outside the rules.

Otherwise, I guarantee that no matter who starts this, he and his family will disappear forever from body to soul.

So don’t be afraid, just fight for the benefits we deserve.”

After saying this, Zuo Si patted the merchant on the shoulder gently, and then led his men back to the Mage Tower.

Compared with his casualness and unrestrainedness, Bernard completely suffered from insomnia that night.

In other words, the merchants were shocked by the huge profits that could be obtained from this expedition. They were ecstatic from the bottom of their hearts, but also worried about competing for interests with many top families in Amn in the future.

As a result, early the next morning, Bernard went to the Nasiva family, with whom he was about to marry, with dark circles under his eyes, to discuss countermeasures with his good friend Babette's father, Sir Kelvin.

They discussed secretly for more than two hours in the study of the Nashiwa family's residence in Askatla.

Eventually, the two families decided to join forces to form a new Chamber of Commerce and began preparing to support Cordel and his "Golden Group" in their expedition across the Trackless Sea.

At present, the major families and chambers of commerce in Amn have not yet realized how great an impact this expedition will have on this country and even the entire continent of Faerun.

Of course, none of this has anything to do with Zuo Si.

Because although he was very interested in the Age of Exploration in the history of the Earth, and was also obsessed with the feeling of controlling a sailing warship in the game.

But when I thought about how poor the hygiene, food and accommodation conditions were in real sailing life, as well as the boredom of floating on the sea for a long time, I immediately gave up the idea of ​​joining in.

To be crowded together with a group of sailors who haven't taken a bath for months and are covered in stinky clothes, and then eat moldy and maggoty biscuits, bread slices and salty bacon that is so salty that it can kill you?

What a joke! Zuo Si, who has a mysophobia, can't stand this kind of environment.

He'd go straight crazy.

After returning to the Mage Tower, Zuo Si's first thing was to absorb energy frantically. In one breath, he upgraded his [Mystic] profession from LV6 to LV8, obtaining the coveted seventh-ring spell slot and divine spell slot.

At the same time, due to the upgrade, the intelligence attribute was improved a little bit again.

Taking into account the permanent magic effects of various equipment and the mage profession, it reaches an astonishing twenty-six points.

With such a terrifying intelligence bonus, his thinking, learning ability and memory have been unprecedentedly enhanced.

Whereas previously it might have taken hours to learn an advanced spell, now with the Eye of Knowledge it only takes about thirty to forty minutes.

From this moment on, Zuo Si finally crossed that threshold and officially became a high-level wizard and high-level priest.

If you want, you can even give yourself the title of "Grand Master" or "High Priest".

But he wouldn't do such boring things.

Because no matter whether it is divine magic or arcane magic, from zero ring to three rings are one level, called low-level spells, four rings to six rings are one level, called intermediate spells, and seven rings to nine rings are high-level spells.

With each level up, the spellcasting level and spell power will increase exponentially.

Just as Zuo Si was considering whether to use the reward for reading the Netheril scroll to upgrade his archmage profession, the tower consciousness suddenly reminded him through the mental connection: "Master, according to your schedule, it is time to leave for the castle in the countryside and attend the banquet hosted by Sir Crispian."

"Damn it! Time flies. I would have forgotten if you hadn't told me."

Zuo Si was suddenly awakened from the joy brought by the upgrade and couldn't help but complain in a low voice.

Since he had never been to the manor and castle given to him by Bernard before, he did not dare to use the teleportation magic easily, for fear of any accidents during the teleportation process.

But taking a car or walking is too slow and will take at least several hours.

After much hesitation, Zuo Si finally decided to ride a dragon.

However, considering that there is an adult red dragon and a mutant hound that often goes berserk and needs to be suppressed imprisoned in the wizard's tower, Wilmes certainly cannot leave.

In desperation, he could only reluctantly summon the green dragon that was captured and sealed in the underground maze as a means of transportation.

As for the White Dragon...

Sorry, Zuo Si didn't even consider this group of "True Dragon Shame" in his consideration.

Moreover, the scales and body temperature of the white dragon are too low. If you don't cast protective magic, riding on it will only bring you trouble.

In comparison, the green dragon is in a much better situation.

Their bodies even give off a fresh scent of grass and trees.

In order not to cause panic to the residents in the city, Zuo Si went through the city gate alone and came to the suburbs several kilometers away from the city wall, then he summoned the green dragon and rode on it into the air.

Since this was not his first time riding a dragon, he did not choose a position near the neck, but sat near the two wings.

In this way, the dragon's huge body and neck can block most of the airflow, so that it will not be too uncomfortable due to the strong wind.

As the creature at the top of the food chain in the continent of Faerun, the flying speed of dragons is undoubtedly quite fast.

In particular, adult green dragons have beautiful streamlined bodies that minimize air resistance.

In just over an hour, we arrived at our destination safely.

The only problem was that when he swooped down, he scared the hell out of the castle guards and servants.

Some poultry and livestock such as cows, horses, sheep, dogs, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. were so frightened by the dragon's might that they collapsed to the ground, defecating and urinating all over the place.

Fortunately, the captain of the guard had good eyesight and saw Zuo Si sitting on the dragon's back.

Otherwise, a soldier who was extremely nervous almost turned the giant crossbow that was guarding the city around and shot it out.

Looking at the chaotic scene in front of him, Zuo Si's mouth twitched slightly, and he immediately drove the green dragon to the woods outside to rest.

Needless to say, he underestimated how terrifying an adult evil dragon would be in the eyes of most ordinary people.

"It's nice to meet you, Ibby. And I'm so sorry my mount scared you just now."

An embarrassed expression appeared on Zuo Si's face.

Ibi smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It doesn't matter. There's nothing to lose anyway.

等会儿让厨房给他们做点好吃的，很快就会没事了。

尽管伯纳德少爷强调过，您是一位强大的施法者兼神祇选民，可我却万万没料到您第一次出现，使用的交通工具居然是一条巨龙。

看来我以后要考虑专门在城堡上边修筑一座龙巢。”

“嘿嘿！我倒是觉得这种出场方式简直酷毙了。而且这件事情传开之后，我们应该很长一段时间都不用担心怪物和强盗的威胁。”

身材健壮的守卫队长忍不住开了句玩笑。

在他看来，自己效忠的主人如此强大，甚至能奴役一条邪恶的绿龙当坐骑，那些强盗和怪物如果不开眼敢来找麻烦，纯粹就是活得不耐烦了。

“我名下的城堡和庄园附近有怪物和强盗吗？”左思饶有兴致的询问道。

守卫队长一脸厌恶的回答：“怎么可能会没有。

尽管每隔一段时间，我就会带人在几个庄园之间巡逻，把那些蠢蠢欲动的家伙清理一遍。

但他们就像是路边的野草和田地里的害虫，无论清理的有多干净，过一段时间都会莫名其妙的再冒出来。

尤其是地精、兽人和巨魔，简直就像噩梦一样困扰着所有的领地。”

“哦？你能在地图上大概标记处这些怪物的巢穴跟活动范围吗？”

一听到自己的领地周围有大量怪物，左思非但没有感到困扰，反而两只眼睛闪烁着令人不寒而栗的光芒。

对于他来说，这哪里是什么怪物，简直就是上好的劳动力来源。

其中巨魔、食人魔之类的强力怪物可以考虑制作成群体召唤类卡牌。

而兽人、地精则拉回去直接先感染兽化症。

紧跟着杀死所有兽人，再用死灵系魔法拉起来送到耐兰瑟尔群岛和克祖拉城的宝石矿洞里去干活。

地精则留在法师地下庞大的迷宫内，与它们的同胞一起，为地下城建设贡献出自己的一切。

“当然没问题！您这是打算亲自出手吗？”

守卫队长语气中透露着期待与兴奋。

“不，当然不是。不过稍后我会在城堡内设立一个传送门，然后派一些大地精仆从去解决它们。你们要做的就是协助押送俘虏到我的法师塔。”

左思直截了当说出自己的计划。

“明白了。”

守卫队长不加思索的答应下来。

尽管他不太明白为什么会有俘虏，地精、兽人、巨魔之类的怪物不应该都是就地杀死吗？

但考虑到自己效忠的是一名法师兼剧毒与疾病女神塔洛娜的选民，也许会有什么特殊手段能把怪物训练成听话的仆从。

事实上，由于蒙面法师公会长期垄断和压制奥术魔法，导致安姆人对于魔法的了解并不多。

其中有很大一部分甚至视其为洪水猛兽，表现出极端的厌恶跟排斥。

但伯纳德在雇人的时候明显考虑不过这种情况，所以找了一名对魔法并不那么反感的战士来担任城堡守卫队长。

很快，在管家和守卫队长的带领下，左思参观了一下这座属于自己财产一部分的小型城堡。

它占地大概有两个足球场的面积，一共分为地下一层和地上三层。

围墙高十米左右、厚度更是足有六米，有五个凸起的塔楼可以居高临下对入侵者进行射击和投掷石块。

除此之外，还挖了一条宽十几米宽、四米深的护城河，并且从旁边的大河进行截流，使河水在这里绕上一圈才会继续向下游流去。

城堡内常驻有一百名训练有素的职业士兵，几乎每天都会进行严格的训练。

必要的时候还可以征调周围庄园内的民兵和青壮年男性。

在城堡内部还有两个深水井，以及仓库里存储的大量粮食、武器、装备、箭矢、火油等物资。

即便是被围困上个一年半载也不用担心弹尽粮绝。

在没有魔法力量参与的情况下，就算是来几千个怪物都别想轻易攻下来。

不过缺点也非常明显，那就是完全没有半点对抗魔法的能力。

无论是变形怪间谍，还是可以在大地中潜行的土元素生物，比如说土巨怪，都能轻松从内部将这个看似固若金汤的城堡攻陷。

参观完城堡，左思又抽了点时间跟管家一起清点了一下账目和仓库。

确认没有什么问题后，他立刻合上账本将其交还给对方，并且毫不吝啬的称赞道：“你做的很不错。现在我可以放心把城堡极其附属庄园全权交给你来打理了。如果有什么事情，亦或是遭遇到了危机，就通过这个装置联系在阿斯卡特拉的法师塔。到时候会有人来帮你解决麻烦。”

说罢，左思将一个可以发送警报的魔法戒指递给了老管家。

后者赶忙接过来，一脸认真的保证道：“我发誓，一定会为您守护好这片领地，绝不让任何人破坏它的繁荣和富庶。对了，自从收过夏粮后，我们的仓库基本都处于一种爆满状态。您看是不是要出售一些，以便给即将丰收的秋粮腾地方？”

左思笑着摆了摆手：“不用。过两天，我会派人来把那些粮食取走。确切地说，从今以后一切农业产出的粮食、蔬菜、肉、蛋、奶制品等东西都不要卖掉，全部留下来我有其他的用途。如果缺钱可以直接跟我说，我会让人给你送一笔过来。”

要知道左思手下可是有一支规模庞大的狼人地精群落，还有一支规模同样在急速膨胀的狗头人部族需要养活。

日后不仅不能卖粮食，搞不好还要从周围其他自耕农和庄园购买农产品。

更何况，他也看不上出售农产品赚的那点“小钱”。

“如您所愿。”管家伊比单手抚胸行了一礼。

对于左思禁止出售农产品的做法，他虽然有些无法理解，但也并没有追问理由。

因为这样做极大减少了他的工作量，同时还不用跟那些贩卖农产品的奸诈商贩打交道。

何乐而不为呢？

而且伯纳德还特地叮嘱过，无论这位新主人下达什么样的命令不要多问，只要服从就好。

搞定了城堡内的各种琐事，左思很快便闲了下来。

由于他的城堡和附属庄园内压根没有自耕农，全部都是雇佣来的佃农，因此也没有那么多乱七八糟的事情和邻里纠纷。

就算有，也早就在管家的协调下顺利解决。

出于对安姆和费伦大陆整体农业技术水平的好奇，左思骑着马观摩了一下附近的田地，顺便向正在劳作的农民询问了一些收入、家庭和身体状况。

甚至还免费为一些身患病症的人进行了治疗。

结果才不到一两个小时的功夫，整个领地内就开始疯传关于他“和蔼可亲”、“仁慈善良”之类的消息。

毕竟治疗神术的价格，可不是普通佃农家庭能够承受得起的。

所以只要愿意免费给自己治病，连字都不认识的底层民众就单纯的认为这是一个“好人”。

一名梳着麻花辫、脸上有少许小雀斑的农家少女，甚至红着脸跑过来送上了一束自己在路边采到的野花，作为对领主大人治好家里重病卧床母亲的感谢。

跟在旁边的守卫队长看到这一幕，立刻十分流氓的吹了声口哨，然后用半开玩笑的语气调侃道：“大人，刚才您其实再稍微主动一点，那个可爱的姑娘就会愿意跟您回城堡过夜。

虽然她可能比不上那些肤白貌美的贵族小姐，但也肯定别有一番滋味。

而且对于那个姑娘来说，这也是一种难得的机会。

如果真的发生了什么，她就可以留在城堡里做一名侍女。

总比待在田间整日劳作，被毒辣的太阳一点点晒黑，皮肤变得越来越粗糙强得多。”

左思笑着摇了摇头：“还是算了吧，我可没有多少闲暇时间浪费在这种无聊的事情上。更何况，就算我有这样的想法，身体也暂时还不允许。”

“身体不允许？请恕我冒昧的问一句，您今年多大了？”

守卫队长上下打量着自己的效忠对象。

“就身体而言，差不多十岁左右吧。”

左思一脸无所谓的耸了耸肩膀。

对于年龄，他早就已经不那么在意了。

“什么？十岁左右！守卫之神海姆在上！您这个头长得也太快了吧！”守卫队长吃惊的瞪大了眼睛。

可能是由于长期营养不良的关系，费伦大陆的十岁男孩一般长得都比较矮小、瘦弱，一般来说能有能有一米二到一米三左右就算是不错了。

但左思现在已经长到了接近一米五。

再加上惊人的体质跟力量属性加成，法师长袍下基本就是一身腱子肉，属于那种能徒手把狼活活勒死的狠人。

更何况他本人言谈举止也表现的格外成熟、稳重，丝毫没有半点孩子气。

守卫队长还以为对方只是单纯个子比较矮，而且长了一张娃娃脸。

"Hahahaha! I usually eat more meat, eggs, and seafood, so I grow faster than my peers. Well, let's stop wandering around and go back. You know, after dark, I have to rush to Sir Crispian's estate to attend a banquet."

After saying that, Zuo Si laughed, turned his horse's head and galloped towards the castle.

Through this observation, he could basically confirm that the agricultural level in the Am region had reached the level of the Earth around the 18th century.

Both the types of agricultural tools and the use of livestock are quite mature.

The only difference is the method of fertilization.

Different from the original farmyard manure made by fermentation on Earth.

Fertilizers on the continent of Faerun are generally produced by priests of "Mother Earth" Chantia through divine magic, and then distributed to nearby farmers.

Rather than being fertilizers, it would be more appropriate to describe those liquids containing natural energy as a kind of magical power that accelerates the growth of plants.

And after applying fertilizer once a year, there is no need to apply any more fertilizer to the soil for the entire year.

Instead of going through all this fuss, you might as well kneel down and pray to the Earth Goddess, the kind deity who oversees agriculture, farmers, gardeners, summer, and the cultivation of plants, to grant you a good harvest.

Generally speaking, as long as the land is not invaded by strong negative energy or other types of pollution, farmers can get enough food to fill their stomachs.

What really threatens farmers' survival has never been insufficient land output, but the endless monsters and beasts in the wilderness.

This is why they are often attached to noble lords.

If all else fails, they will gather together to form larger villages, and then organize and train the young and middle-aged men into militia.

Without sufficient military protection, it is impossible to farm well in this crisis-ridden world.

Back at the castle, the butler Ibi immediately brought up a carefully prepared meal.

Looking at the four dishes and one soup in front of him, Zuo Si immediately asked in a slightly puzzled tone: "You should know that I'm going to attend a banquet tonight, right?"

The butler smiled and replied, "Of course, sir. These foods are specially prepared for you to attend the banquet.

Because at this kind of high-end banquet with more social attributes, there won’t be much food to your taste.

Many dishes are simply expensive and for display purposes, and would be an absolute disaster if you put them in your mouth.

Therefore, eating something to fill the stomach before attending a dinner party is something that almost all nobles must do.

Otherwise, it would be very disrespectful to make a gurgling sound at a banquet."

"I see! Is there anything else I should pay attention to?"

Zuo Si continued to ask questions with great interest.

“In Amn, there are many etiquettes and rules for attending high-level banquets.

However, considering your special status, aspects such as clothing and dressing can be completely ignored.

And generally speaking, both male and female guests will bring at least one opposite-sex partner.

They can be wives, husbands, lovers, parents, or children.

Many nobles would use such occasions to make more friends, expand their network, and find suitable marriage partners.

The last and most crucial point.

Never make any promises lightly at a party, because that means you must fulfill them no matter what.

Otherwise, your reputation will suffer a huge blow, and you may even be despised, excluded, and suppressed by the entire Amn nobility..."

The old butler Ibi was obviously quite familiar with banquets and other social activities among nobles.

While Zuo Si was having a meal, he stood by and gave a very detailed explanation, also explaining the meanings of many words and actions.

For example, asking about age often means that there is a desire for marriage.

If the person being asked has this intention, he or she will give his or her real age; if not, he or she will quickly change the subject.

In addition, there are toasts, handshakes, hugs, dance invitations from the opposite sex, etc.

At aristocratic banquets, every behavior has a completely different meaning than usual.

If you make a mistake accidentally, you will definitely be laughed at by others around you.

Without a doubt!

Amn is worthy of being a country that inherited part of the culture of the Calimshan Shan Dynasty. They all like to do some messy things in social occasions to show their identity and social status.

However, with his photographic memory, Zuo Si quickly memorized all the precautions.

After all, even considering that the guests attending the banquet tonight have spent a lot of money to buy the tickets, he will play his role well.

He still has this professional ethics.

After dinner, Zuo Si stayed in the castle and studied seven-ring magic with his spell book for a while.

When it was almost eight o'clock, he rode on the green dragon and soared into the sky.

After a while, we passed through a vast field that stretched as far as the eye could see, and finally landed around a sea of ​​golden flowers.

Since the daisy was the emblem of Sir Crispian's family, the plant was planted around his estate.

When the green dragon landed, a woman who happened to be guarding the door to receive guests was immediately frightened and screamed.

The guards nearby drew their weapons at the first possible moment and stood in front of her with trembling legs.

When the people in the house heard the screams, they all looked out the window.

With the help of the light provided by the torch blessed with [Eternal Flame] inserted at the door, they could clearly see Zuo Si's foot stepping on the top of the green dragon's head and walking down from the dragon's back.

As we all know, dragons are very proud creatures.

No matter whether they are good, neutral, or evil, they will never allow mortals to step on their heads and get off the dragon's back in such an insulting way.

But now, not only did Zuo Si do it, but the adult green dragon crawling on the ground did not show any anger, unwillingness or resentment on its face, just like a dog that had been completely tamed by its master.

A full minute passed before Sir Crispian, the organizer of the banquet, came to his senses. He ran out to stop his daughter from losing her composure and embarrassed herself, and sent the guards, who were so nervous that they were about to pee their pants, back to their respective posts.

(End of this chapter)