A week later, Loran Hill bid farewell to the Roentgen Chamber of Commerce and left with the girl rescued from Viscount Moruo, heading for Dragon Horn Province, which is in the north of the southern border and close to the center of the empire.
"I didn't expect that we would have to part ways so soon." Charlene looked at the girl in front of her with a feeling in her heart. When they first met, she thought that she was a young lady who had run away from home, but as they got along, she felt more and more that this girl was extraordinary. Not only her strength, but also her knowledge was far beyond that of ordinary people.
"It's all Messiah's fault for being so shy when we first met, which led to all these misunderstandings," Ms. Charlene tried to find excuses for herself.
"Is Messia going to Longjiao Province this time?"
"Yes, I heard that Iyena's brother is over there, so I want to send Iyena over there." After helping the northern knights purchase food these two days, the girl began to investigate the resistance forces in the south, and Iyena's brother happened to be a good entry point.
"Ah, I originally wanted to keep you in Dragon Heart Battlements for a few more days. This is the capital of the Southern Territory and also the most prosperous place." Miss Charlene was quite regretful. The headquarters of their Roentgen Chamber of Commerce was here, and she also had her own residence in the city.
"Next time, Sister Charlene." Loran Hill still had a lot of things to do.
"Well, but you don't have to be restrained when you come here in the future. Don't feel like you're bothering me or anything like that. I'd really like to see what you'll look like in a few years. Maybe you'll become even more powerful, hehe." Sharin smiled with her hand covering her mouth, then handed Loran Hill a metal nameplate.
"Take this. If you run into anyone from the Roentgen Chamber of Commerce in the future, you can get some help and save yourself a lot of trouble."
"Thanks."
"That's it, bye."
"Goodbye, Sister Sharin." Yiena on the side also waved goodbye to the businesswoman who was nice to her.
Standing at the foot of the tall city gate, Charlene watched the two people leave in a carriage and waved goodbye. The warm orange sun shone on the cold mountain, and the snow-covered woods were also shrouded in a layer of warm color.
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In the Lionheart Province, the white and clean castle stood on a high cliff. Occasionally, a winged griffin would fly by, circle and land in the castle. This was a palace of the Salus family.
"Lord Jerran."
On the spacious lawn of the courtyard, twenty or so maids in black and white stood on both sides, bowing to the man who stepped down from the back of the griffin.
"Don't be so polite, get up."
Jelann greeted them casually, then asked his followers to lead the griffin to a nest not far away, while he led a group of knights to the mansion not far away.
"Is my lord father waiting for me here?" This is not where the Salus family lives permanently, but a mansion that they occasionally use for vacation.
"Yes, the Duke arrived yesterday and is currently waiting for your return, young master." The butler walked in front to lead the way for Jelann and talked about the recent situation.
"Now that the cold wave from the north is gradually moving downward, some of our fiefdoms have also suffered from snow disasters, and many lords have come to the main house for help."
"Oh, is the situation serious?" Jelan asked as he walked, remembering that before he came back, he met a group of northern knights on the border. They seemed to have purchased a lot of food at the border market.
"It's still manageable for now, after all, we already have a lot of grain stored. But the situation will change over time. All parts of the empire are now hoarding food, and many nobles have even issued orders strictly prohibiting the export of food from their fiefdoms."
"Thanks for your hard work."
As they spoke, the two of them walked into the restaurant on the second floor. When they opened the door, they saw several familiar people sitting at the long dining table.
"Father, I'm back." Jelann bowed to the white-haired old man sitting at the head seat, and then looked at the people below.
One of them is his younger sister Fantina, her husband and children, and then there are his two younger brothers who have just reached adulthood. I heard that they will go to Emenas to study next year.
"Please sit down." The old Duke of Griffin nodded without saying much. He had always been so cold and solemn, making it difficult for people to get close to him.
The meal began. The two younger brothers looked at their eldest brother curiously, then lowered their heads and ate quietly.
After lunch, the maids came to clear the table.
The old duke raised his gray eyes and looked at Jelann. "We will leave for Titania in three days. You understand, right?"
"Yes, father." Jelann responded with his head down, his facial expression unreadable.
"Hmph." The old duke stood up and led his men away.
Afterwards, Valentina and her husband stood up and said goodbye, leaving quickly. She had only attended this time to fulfill her duty and avoid being scolded by the old Duke.
Finally, only Jerran and his two younger brothers were left in the room.
"Brother Jie Lan En, you are finally back." After seeing the others leave, the two men could not help but feel happy. They jumped up and surrounded Jie Lan En, and then excitedly asked about the situation in the south.
"Is it fun there?"
"Have you seen any dragons, or have you brought us any dragon scales?"
"Are the noble ladies in the southern region prettier? I heard from Barbara that black stockings are popular among the girls there."
"What about the delicious food? Are there any new things? Didn't the emperor say that those alchemists have come up with many new things?"
The two of them chattered non-stop, like hungry birds waiting to be fed, which made Jelanen feel overwhelmed for a moment.
"Come one by one. I'll let Grace find the gifts for you later. I did bring some things back."
"Really, let us see..." As they said this, the two of them surrounded the elder brother and went to the gate of the mansion.
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