Chapter 164 Heading to Rose Castle
"Thank you, Captain Anthony. Captain Anthony, it's so hot, come over and have some ice cream to cool down!"
At this moment, Thomas and Anthony were having a pleasant conversation. Seeing that the crowd over there was still waiting, Thomas did not delay any longer and invited Anthony to go to the motorcade.
"Thank you, Butler Thomas!"
Anthony then realized that he had just interrupted the business of the Gervis caravan and the crowd over there was still waiting, so he immediately agreed to what Thomas said.
After the words fell, the three of them quickly returned to the convoy.
"Johnny, serve ten bowls of ice cream to the city guards to cool them down. It's so hot, and the city guards are still patrolling in armor. It's too hard!"
Before returning to the convoy, Thomas immediately told Johnny to serve some ice cream to the guards. Although he frightened Anthony with the names of Gervis and Alice, the slick Thomas knew that the combination of using power to pressure people and using benefits to lure people would be the most perfect. After all, he couldn't help Gervis offend people for no reason.
"Thank you, Butler Thomas! Why don't you guys thank Butler Thomas quickly? By the way, please spread out a little and help maintain order among the crowd!"
Gervis and Alice were only a couple in name only, so small figures like Anthony certainly didn't understand why. Now that Thomas invited them to have ice cream, he regarded it as a reward from the Earl's husband, so he gladly accepted it, and also gave orders to his nine men to help maintain order at the scene.
"Thank you, Butler Thomas!"
Although the guards didn't know how Anthony changed so quickly, it didn't matter. Even if something happened, Anthony would be the one to take responsibility. They just needed to follow orders. So they thanked Thomas one by one, then dispersed and maintained order at the scene.
Anthony's order and the actions of the city guards made the nobles present a little confused. Why did they seem to be about to overturn the situation just now, but now they have to take the initiative to maintain order?
Could it be that the city guards I encountered today were fake? You know, the city guards in the East District are notoriously strict, because they belong to the Rose Knights, which is the trump card of the Jones family, and each of them is a title knight, so of course they have strict discipline.
"Hey! Didn't everyone want to buy ice cream just now? If you want to buy it, please hurry up, the quantity of ice cream is limited, first come first served!"
After Johnny carried the ice cream to distribute to the guards, Thomas stood on the podium again and shouted loudly to the crowd in front of him.
“I want 3 cans!”
"I want one can!"
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With Thomas' reminder, everyone finally reacted. No matter why the city guards had such a change, they should buy the ice cream first. They didn't know whether they could taste such delicious food next time!
As the crowd grew, the ice cream that Gerves had spent days making was sold out in just one day.
Of course, the harvest was not cheap. More than 500 cans of ice cream were sold in total. Five golden coins had been put into the purse, which Thomas carefully placed in his arms.
Five gold coins may sound like a small amount, but it is actually a huge sum of money. You have to know that Gandalf's territory has a population of over ten thousand, and the tax revenue for five years is only more than 1,000 gold coins. Gervis's ice cream sells for more than five gold coins a day. After deducting the cost, he still makes more than four gold coins. In the eyes of Thomas and others, this is as easy as picking up money.
Moreover, we have opened up the market today. We no longer need to provide free tastings to the public, and the profits will be even higher.
"Captain Anthony, thank you for your help today!"
The ice cream was sold out and it was already dusk, but Anthony's team was still guarding the convoy.
"Butler Thomas, you are too polite. This is what I should do. I have already reported it and the commander has approved it!"
Anthony's team was stationed in the square for half a day. Of course, it was impossible not to inform their superiors. Anthony returned to the base alone halfway and reported the situation here to the squadron leader. He was immediately allowed to stay here and ensure the safety of the caravan.
As for patrolling, it will naturally be assigned to another team. Just kidding, the caravan of the Earl's husband, of course they have to show enough respect. You have to know that everything they have is given by the Earl. Winterfell is like the Earl's back garden, and the Earl's husband certainly has privileges here.
"Captain Anthony, these two cans of ice cream are for you and Lord Eagle, and these crushed ice are for the nine guards who helped maintain order. I am thanking you for your help today on behalf of my master. Please accept them!"
As he spoke, Thomas pointed to the 11 pottery jars beside the carriage and said to Anthony.
Although the ice cream for Anthony and Eagle was in a can, there was only a small half can left in the corner. Thomas simply took over the decision for Gervis and gave it to Anthony and Eagle.
After all, the two of them helped a lot today. As for the crushed ice, they were all used to keep the ice cream warm. For safety reasons, they were separated from the saltpeter in copper basins and could also be eaten.
"Thank you, Baron Gervis. I will be honored to receive your invitation!"
Anthony would never forget the delicious ice cream, and Thomas also said that this was a reward from Gervis, so he did not refuse and accepted it immediately.
"Thank you, Lord Baron Gervis!"
When the clay pots were distributed to the guards, everyone expressed their gratitude from the bottom of their hearts as they felt the coldness of the pots.
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After packing up the caravan and saying goodbye to Anthony, Thomas led the caravan towards Rose Castle. After all, Alice was Gervais's wife. There was no reason for him not to inform Alice when his caravan came to Winterfell. Moreover, Gervais specially asked Thomas to bring gifts this time.
In addition to giving some ice cream to Alice to taste, he also brought 20 kilograms of monster meat, which was the meat of tri-colored deer. Because he only gave 10 kilograms last time, Gervis always felt that it was quite embarrassing. Now that he hunted another monster, he immediately asked Thomas to send it to make up for it.
Gervis's cheap father was not left out either, as he also sent 20 kilograms, and even Nashin got two kilograms. The Warcraft meat for Gandalf and Nashin will be delivered by the convoy of Jimmy's two apprentices, and they will also go to Gandalf's castle to grill oysters for them.
Gervis remembers clearly who has been good to him. As long as the situation allows, he will definitely repay kindness and take revenge. This is his principle in life!
"Stop, who is it?"
When Thomas led the convoy along the Central Axis Street to the gate of the city wall between Winterfell and Rose Castle, he was stopped by the guards on duty!
"We are subordinates of Baron Gervis, the Lord of Storm Territory. My master ordered us to come to Rose Castle to meet the Earl and give him some gifts. Please inform him!"
Although Thomas came from Rose Castle, he was just a small butler before. There were more than hundreds of servants in Rose Castle, and of course no one knew him. So Thomas took out a note with the seal of Gervis and handed it to the guard!
"Wait here for a moment, I'll go inside to report!"
Hearing that Thomas was not afraid at all and directly asked to see the Earl by name, the guard did not dare to neglect it. He took the note handed over by Thomas and walked into the gate. Although he did not know who Baron Gervis was, as long as he was not a lunatic, the man who could send his men to ask to see the Earl by name must be a powerful person and someone he could not afford to offend.
Thanks to "Rotsen" for the reward!!!
(End of this chapter)
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