Blue Maple City, named after the Blue Maple Empire, is the capital of the empire. The city is enormous, accommodating over 20 million citizens and travelers. The city has a standing army of over one million, all of whom are professional instructors or higher.
"Master, what do we do next?" Angie, perched on the back of the two-headed wolf, asked Wang Han as she gazed at the magnificent city bathed in the morning light.
"Enter the city and go directly to the Antun family," Wang Han said, his radar scanning the city. As the capital of the empire, the city was naturally teeming with experts. Wang Han quickly scanned the area and found that there were no fewer than a hundred professional saints and five professional gods in the city alone.
“Let’s plan this out in detail!” Angie said. Although she was eager for revenge, she was also trying to come up with a more reliable approach.
“Although there are many experts in the city, none of them are the kind of experts I’m looking for.” Wang Han shook his head and said, “Just find the Anton family and deal with them directly. It’s just a small corner of the city, so I don’t need to make any detailed plans.”
After saying that, the white-armored rhinoceros understood and carried Wang Han toward the city gate that had just been opened, while the two-headed wolf carried An Qi and followed.
'This is the capital of the empire, teeming with experts. Why is he so confident? It's as if he sees all the experts in the city as nothing at all.' Anqi thought to herself, watching Wang Han's retreating figure.
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Soon, Wang Han and An Qi paid the city gate entry and exit tax and entered the city.
In Blue Maple City, the streets are thirty meters wide, bustling with pedestrians. Vendors set up their stalls in the middle and on both sides of the road, constantly calling out to attract the attention of passersby. Pairs of twenty soldiers patrol the city, maintaining order. Elegantly dressed dignitaries are closely followed by several, or even a dozen, servants; pedestrians readily make way for them. Along the roadside, beside the vendors, some ordinary-looking people stand quietly, holding signs that read "Guide" or "Carriage," earning their living this way.
"Take us to settle the family," Wang Han instructed, leading An Qi to one of the lean men holding a sign.
"Guest, are you from the Anton family of Grand Duke Angra of the Empire?" the lean man asked immediately upon hearing this.
“That’s right.” Wang Han nodded.
“Okay, sir, the guide fee is six hundred.” The lean man said immediately.
Upon hearing this, Wang Han took out his crystal card and transferred 600 to the lean man.
"Please follow me, gentlemen." After receiving the money, the lean man immediately smiled and stepped forward to lead the way.
"Guest, that street over there is where the slave trade is located. As long as you have money, you can buy slaves of elves, orcs, dwarves, and humans here."
"Guest, that street over there with all those red lanterns is one of the city's red-light districts."
"Guest, that street over there is the market for recruiting servants in the area."
As the lean man led Wang Han and his companion from the main street toward the Antun family, he introduced them to the various places around them.
"These really are places teeming with resentment!" Wang Han listened, looking at the streets the lean man pointed to. Every single street was shrouded in an invisible chill. The entire capital city was filled with incredibly strong resentment, and aside from the imperial palace, these places were the most concentrated.
“You’re too kind, sir. These places may have their share of darkness, but they are an essential part of this city.” The lean man smiled and said, “Moreover, these places are the source of income for those noble lords, and no one can do anything to them as long as they follow the rules. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend that ladies go to these places, since all sorts of people are there, including quite a few murderers.”
“It’s also a place where filth and corruption thrive.” Wang Han nodded upon hearing this.
Upon hearing this, the lean man knew that Wang Han didn't particularly like these places, so he instead introduced some delicious and fun places.
"Guests, this is the area in the east of the city where the nobles are concentrated. I can only lead you this far. The largest family here is the An Dun family." At noon, after walking all morning, the lean man finally led Wang Han and his companion to a cluster of luxurious buildings.
"Okay, you can go back now." Wang Han nodded.
"Thank you for your patronage, sir," the lean man said, turning and leaving, seemingly not wanting to stay any longer.
"Anqi." After the lean man left, Wang Han smiled and said to Anqi, "We arrived at just the right time. It's lunchtime, so we can have lunch at the An family's place. I think Grand Duke Angela will be very happy to see you, and perhaps more than just happy."
"Mm." Angie nodded, clenching her fists tightly. She had been very silent the whole way, suppressing her emotions.
"Let's go then," Wang Han said with a smile, and took the lead.
Soon, Wang Han and his companion arrived at the Anton family's residence. Coincidentally, a luxurious carriage stopped at the gate of the Anton family's residence, and an elderly man over seventy years old was walking out of the courtyard.
'Angela Anton. First-class Grand Duke of the Blue Maple Empire, the Saint of Swords.' In Wang Han's eyes, the sixty-year-old man's identity information was already fully displayed beside him.
"What a coincidence!" Wang Han laughed and continued to lead An Qi forward.
"That's... that girl named Angie." At the same time, Grand Duke Angela also saw Angie. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes, which he quickly concealed, but he also stopped in his tracks. Clearly, he had recognized Angie.
"Who are you?" A servant standing beside the carriage asked Wang Han and his companion as they walked straight towards him.
Grand Duke Angra waved for his servants to step back, and asked with a gentle smile, "Are you here to see someone?"
“We’re here to see Grand Duke Angela; we have some questions we’d like to ask him,” Wang Han said with a smile.
"That is I. May I ask what business you have with me?" Duke Angra said with a gentle smile.
"Why did you kill me and my mother?" Upon hearing that the old man in front of her was Grand Duke Angela, Angie erupted before Wang Han could speak, roaring loudly as she grabbed the magic staff from her back and charged forward.
"How dare you!" Upon seeing this, the servant beside Grand Duke Angra shouted and drew his broadsword from his back, charging forward as well. His strength was that of a swordsman.
Seeing this, the Duke of Angra instructed the servants who rushed forward, "Invite them into the mansion, but don't make too much of a commotion."
"Sigh!" A long sigh rang out.
"Angie, you're a magician, not a warrior." Wang Han grabbed Angie, who was charging towards Grand Duke Angela like a warrior. Meanwhile, the servant who had been charging towards Wang Han and Angie had a gaping hole in his chest, the size of a bowl, and the Bullet Bee Queen, who had appeared out of nowhere, was now quietly perched on Wang Han's shoulder.
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