After leaving Huangye Town, Carites' caravan headed south and was finally about to reach Hopeland. The rest of the journey was very smooth, with no more attacks or assassinations. When leaving, Loran Hill sold more than 20 sets of black cavalry armor to the mayor, making a small profit and also making the news spread by the mayor more convincing.
After the Carites Chamber of Commerce team left, Mayor Rulde reported to the top leaders of the Commercial Alliance in a serious manner, and then sent the security team to patrol the nearby mountains many times, acting diligently and conscientiously so that no one could find fault with them. Then he took out the armor and weapons to make everyone believe that it was indeed a powerful organization that attacked the Carites Chamber of Commerce, not ordinary bandits.
When the convoy approached Hopeland, it was already dusk. After crossing a hill, Hopeland appeared in front of everyone. It was like a huge crescent embracing the ocean. There were several tall white lighthouses on the seashore, and countless sailboats were docked at the port. There was an endless stream of horse-drawn carriages carrying goods on the main road from the port to the city. The houses on the east side of the city were all neat brick red, while the west side was where the nobles and the rich lived, with various villas and courtyards scattered around.
This was one of the top three cities and ports within the Wilga Commercial Alliance, and a major commercial center in the southern part of the continent. Nearly a million people lived here, and its vast port handled merchant ships from the Green Empire, the Southern Isles, and even the Plantagenet Dynasty. Accompanied by the gentle sea breeze, flocks of seagulls flew over the harbor, circling the city before taking off.
Loran Hill sat in the carriage, gazing through the window at the bustling streets. The brick-paved avenues were perfectly smooth, lined with laurel trees. Even at night, the streets were bustling with activity, with stalls selling everything from mahogany handicrafts and tropical fruits from the Southern Islands to carved weapons from Falconry and various local grilled fish.
The shouts of the stall owners, the aroma of food, the conversations between tourists, the orange lights on the stalls, the foreigners with animal ears, the Orientals in long robes, the streets are bustling and prosperous.
The caravan's riders were divided into two columns, protecting Loran Hill's carriage in the middle, and slowly passed through the night market. Many pedestrians had to temporarily move to the side of the street to avoid it. Some arrogant people were originally dissatisfied, but after seeing the Qi Yehua logo, they shut up and walked aside.
The Carites Chamber of Commerce is one of the five major chambers of commerce in Hopeland and one of the senior members of the ruling guild of the Commercial Alliance. It holds its own seat among the 26 seats and has its own say on all major matters of the Commercial Alliance. Because its headquarters is located in Hopeland, it also has great influence in the local area.
"Fosse!" "Fosse!"
There were cheers, screams, and music coming from the front, and some colorful light beams also illuminated the night sky.
"Miss, there's a concert going on in the theater ahead. I'm afraid we have to take a detour." Ceres' voice came from the front of the carriage.
Listening to the noisy and huge cheers, Loran Hill became curious. Are the music performances in this world also so attractive?
"No, let's get out of the car. I want to take a look too." She put on a black robe, used the hood to cover her hair and face in shadows, and opened the car door.
"Miss, there are too many people here. It may not be safe." Chelsea also got off the carriage and stood behind the girl.
"It's okay, I'll pay attention." She blinked, and the extraordinary core in her consciousness transformed into a natural sequence. Extraordinary perception began to spread, and the appearance of the entire city gradually emerged in her mind.
"Okay, but please allow me and a few other people to stay by your side for protection."
"No problem."
After saying that, Loran Hill was pulled by Chelsea into the open-air theater venue.
The crescent-shaped stage was separated by a fountain. On the stepped golden stage, a huge golden-red curtain gradually opened, and a singer in a shiny long dress appeared in everyone's eyes. She had big wavy golden curls and wore a white dress covered with reflective sequins, which reflected bursts of brilliance under the lights. Then she picked up the microphone made of alchemical technology and the singing began.
[When we first met you, we were both very young]
[I closed my eyes and the scene flashed back]
...
[Looking at the lights, the ball and the dress]
I saw you walking through the crowd.
Her voice was natural and melodious, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and then she glanced lightly, and her bewitching expression immediately made countless audiences crazy and fall in love with her, and screams resounded throughout the venue.
Standing on the high platform of the theater and looking at the warm ocean below, Loran Hill couldn't help but sigh, this is the power of music, which is so intoxicating no matter which world it is.
The singer continued to walk lightly on the stage, with two dancers on both sides. They put their hands on their hips, leaned forward sideways, turned half a circle, their skirts fluttered slightly, and then they turned sideways and forward again, step by step, dancing to the beat of the song.
Then, a hanging basket slowly rose from under the stage. White palace railings formed a small space. The singer walked into the small railings, and the dancers beside her closed and fastened the railings.
[I've been waiting, now the only thing I can do is escape from here]
[You will be a prince and I will be a princess]
This is a love story
Then the hanging basket slowly rose, and golden, reflective paper flowers rained down from the air on both sides of the theater. The singer's voice gradually rose, and the atmosphere in the venue gradually reached a climax.
[Dear, just promise me]
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