A few days later, Loran Hill followed the caravan to Iron Hill City, the furnace city in the mountains.
Because of the coal mines in the nearby mountains, the city is very prosperous and has many blacksmith shops, and the lively sound of ironwork can be heard everywhere. In the past, this place has always been a supplier of large and small iron tools to the southern region, and many common weapons and armor were also forged here.
Walking on the streets of the mountain city, there is gray-black coal slag under your feet, and even the air is filled with the pungent smell of burnt smoke.
"The air here is not very good." Loran Hill sniffed and felt a little uncomfortable. Her overly strong perception talent made it difficult for her to ignore the unpleasant smell.
"Messia is indeed so sensitive and delicate." Miss Charlene's voice came from behind, and then she handed the girl a handkerchief.
"Just cover it with this. Be patient. We still have to stay here for two days."
"Thank you." Loran Hill took it and then helped the girl next to him get another piece.
"Then let's go into the city to purchase goods first. As for Messia, you can walk around the streets and maybe find something you're interested in." After that, Miss Sharlene and the caravan went to purchase and load and unload goods first, leaving Loran Hill and the girl she rescued aside.
"Let's go next." Loran Hill took the girl's hand and asked about her brother.
"I remember you said that there was another brother who was not captured at the time, but happened to avoid capture and escaped."
"Yes, Sister Messiah." The girl nodded, then said distressedly.
"It's a pity that I don't know where to find him now."
"It's okay, let's go for a walk first, maybe we will get something." Loran Hill pinched the 'Fire-Eyed Warbler' badge in his hand and walked towards a corner of the city. It is said that there is a very famous tavern there.
Half an hour later, the two stopped in front of a store.
The tall signboard is nailed to the eaves, and the huge black pig's head seems to have been made into a specimen and hung there. This sign is completely different from the surrounding shops, giving people a huge visual impact and highlighting the extraordinary nature of this pub.
"I heard the boss is a retired Sequence 5 adventurer, quite impressive." This is what the people around him said.
Holding the girl's hand, Loran Hill walked into the shop, and was greeted by a mixture of smells. There was the aroma of wine, the smell of food, the scent of burning pine oil, and the slightly sour smell of evaporating sweat.
After this girl with a rare appearance walked into the bar, a burst of whistles sounded, and from time to time people turned around curiously and stared at Loran Hill blankly.
This really isn't a place for girls. Luo Lanxier thought to himself, then took the girl beside him and walked towards an empty bar.
"What would you like to order, miss? We have a lot of good things to offer here." The bartender came forward and asked familiarly.
"Is there anything to eat?" Loran Hill didn't want to ask for information right away, as that would be too conspicuous.
"Yes, take a look." The waiter brought the menu.
After selecting a delicious ham roast, Loran Hill and the girl sat aside and waited, and the surrounding attention was slightly less.
During this period, some people came to chat with her, but they were all rejected by Loran Hill. She pulled out the sword in her hand slightly, revealing a cold and intimidating light, which frightened many people with ill intentions.
After finishing her meal, the girl returned to the bar. This time, she requested a hot and cold drink. To the bartender's surprise, she flashed the 'Fire-Eyed Oriole' badge. There was no need to worry about it being a trap. With her current strength, there was practically no one in the Southern Territory who could stop her.
"Please follow me." The bartender then led Loran Hill to the back door, and the girl was also pulled away and looked after by a female clerk.
"Where did you get this badge?" After entering the house, an old man with a pipe in his mouth came over and sat in front of Loran Hill. He seemed to have the strength of Sequence 5, but he had hidden injuries on his body.
"It all started with an accident." The girl explained briefly and then talked about her purpose this time.
"I need some intelligence help."
"That's no problem, but we will also charge a corresponding fee. You know, doing this kind of work is not easy." The retired adventurer crossed his legs, took down his pipe, and answered casually.
"Of course." Loran Hill took out a small bag of gold coins and placed it on the table.
"First of all, I want you to find someone, the brother of the girl outside."
"This is easy. Yiena grew up in Tieqiu City. I know this girl and her brother." The boss unexpectedly knew the girl's background.
"Also, I want to know about the current situation of the resistance forces in the southern border."
"Well...it's not impossible, but we don't know much about it." He spread out his hands.
"They are a group of idealists and difficult to win over. Although they are respected, they are also difficult to get close to."
"Finally, I would like to know the whereabouts of a special girl who may have adopted the alias of Lottie."
"Can you tell me about the characteristics?"
"She should be good at using a sword, with a strength of Sequence 4. She's younger than me, probably around 16."
"16 years old, Sequence 4, skilled in swordsmanship. Haha, this girl is currently being sought by countless people in the Southern Territory." Upon hearing the girl's conditions, the man smiled in understanding.
"The last princess of the Pascal family, Xia Lanluo Te. Her bounty and search warrants are currently posted everywhere in the streets."
"Descendants of the Pascal family?" the girl asked in surprise.
Although she knew that Lottie came from a wealthy family, she had never imagined that this girl was from the Pascal family, the former first ducal family in the southern region, which still had great influence today.
"If that's the case, please let me know when you receive the news."
Loran Hill nodded, negotiated with the boss behind the scenes for a few more words, and then turned around and said goodbye.
After the girl left the room, a bartender came in to ask questions.
"Boss, do you want to take action?" He thought about the girl's appearance and his heart was moved.
"Let her leave safely. She is not someone we can afford to mess with." The boss sat in the room smoking, thinking about Loran Hill's goal, then he untied the small bag and fiddled with the shiny and beautiful gold coins.
"Okay, boss."
After getting some useful information, Loran Hill led the girl out of the bar. The cool mountain air once again blew over them, making them feel refreshed and comfortable.
"Let's go." After saying that, the girl walked towards a corner of the city where there were many foreign tourists.
Finally, as she was about to enter the Roentgen Chamber of Commerce's headquarters, she heard a burst of hawking and arguing. Several knights in black were awkwardly negotiating with the merchants.
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