Not a Witch

Did they discover those extraordinary fruits on the caravan carriage?

Although some measures were taken to eliminate the magic power or isolate the detection, they were still discovered unexpectedly.In other words, it is not easy for so many special fruits to be discovered only now.

"I can sell you a small part, but you should also know how rare this is, so I'm sorry we can't sell it in large quantities."

"I understand, I understand..." Curea nodded.

"I often cooperate with the military. Although I have helped them accomplish a lot of things, I have never been paid much. The only advantage may be that after being attached to the banner of the military, other chambers of commerce dare not offend me too much."

"In the empire, the nobles and the military have great power, and our chamber of commerce often has to suffer some losses in order to achieve business, so I deeply understand the importance of keeping a low profile."

"Before, I was actually curious about where Miss Mesia's goods came from, but I didn't expect it to be so rich. It really opened my eyes."

"If you are not stingy, I hope we can cooperate further. I will open the contacts and channels accumulated by the Chamber of Commerce to you, so that you can freely trade in the southern provinces."

"Of course, I believe that with Miss Messia's means, these are all easy to do, but it can save some time, can't it?"

Then the big businessman talked about many benefits. It seems that he is really envious of those extraordinary fruits. After all, with these, he can cultivate a group of capable extraordinary people in troubled times, and his own safety performance will be greatly improved.

"It's just that these are not enough." Lorraine Hill shook his head, his chestnut blond hair swaying on his shoulders.

"I also hope that Mr. Currea can be more sincere, for example, as a referrer, let our chamber of commerce join that larger organization."

"I've also heard rumors that the large chambers of commerce in the Blue Clothes Province actually have a tacit understanding, and they advance and retreat together on many issues. If this is the case, you must have a more stable alliance agreement."

Hearing these words, Cureya paused for a moment, seeming surprised.

"Miss Messia is always unexpected, so I won't talk in circles."

"There is indeed such an organization, and I happen to be a core member of it, but when it comes to invitations, it may be difficult."

"Because the purpose of our alliance is to gain a little freedom under the rule of the empire, and this kind of behavior is obviously feared by the nobles. They don't want to see these well-connected businessmen unite, and it will be difficult for them to handle. "

"So, in order to avoid exposure and arouse alarm, we have always been cautious about Naxin and do not take risks easily."

"Your Chamber of Commerce is not a local, and everyone knows you limitedly, so even if I agree, it is difficult to join."

"So that's the case, can you tell me your name? This can be regarded as satisfying my curiosity."

"Haha, it's not a big problem, because we never tell the name to the outside world."

"'Circulation', that's what we call internally." He trailed off, making sure no one else was overhearing.

"Speaking of organizations, I can also tell you about the three major organizations, or alliances, in the secrets of the Southern Territory, which are intelligence organizations composed of mercenaries, adventurers, idlers, migrant workers, thieves, bards, etc. "Three Eyes", the "Agate Stone" composed of wandering mages, alchemists, down-and-out nobles, scholars, herbalists, etc., and the "Seven Rings" where various large chambers of commerce cooperate with each other and fight against nobles."

"These three major organizations are actually very loose and they are regarded as an alliance, but their sub-branches are very close. After all, they are their own people. For example, our 'circulation' is one of the seven rings."

"'Three Eyes' refers to the three intelligence organizations of 'Fire-Eyed Warbler', 'Blindfolded Man' and 'Poisonous Lizard'. In fact, they still have a lot of fights with each other, and they only occasionally negotiate a truce together."

"'Agate Stone' is divided into four categories: 'Red Jade', 'Green Emerald', 'Transparent Stone' and 'Bone Gold'. They are relatively mysterious, and they are said to have their own differences. There are many alchemy workshops, private schools, and herbal medicine workshops in the south. The pharmacy, the Transcendent faction, they are behind it all."

"In the past, when the Baskar family ruled the southern border, we all had to hide carefully and seek the gaps for survival. However, the forcible suppression of the Imperial Legion now allows various organizations to develop at once."

"Ordinary people will never know and understand this information in their lifetime, and they have never even heard of the name, but for our local older generations or families, everyone has actually heard of it, so it can be regarded as an open secret. "

That's how it was, receiving these messages suddenly seemed to make the fog in Lorraine Hill's mind suddenly dissipate a lot, and he had a new understanding of the southern border.Many places that were puzzled or doubted in the past were also solved one by one.

No wonder 'Fire Eye Oriole' dared to rob people in the noble's execution ground, no wonder the butler led by Wenlani was able to hold his position for so many years with the aid of potions, and it was extremely stable.

It turns out that in the dark, where the bright side is invisible, these organizations have long been fighting against the powerful rule of the empire. Of course, their purpose is not noble, it is only for self-protection or benefit.

Maybe I have to adjust my future plans again, taking these factors into consideration.

Lorraine Hill stood up and expressed his thanks.

"Although I failed to join and become one of them, I have gained a lot of new news this time. After that, I will ask the caravan staff to send you the corresponding goods."

"Then I would like to thank Miss Messia, haha." The big businessman laughed generously again.

The small gathering in the courtyard was still going on, and while Lorraine Hill was talking with Cureya, Luna was also surrounded by many talented young people.

"Sorry, my sis is coming to see me, and Luna excuse me first."

Seeing the girl standing up, Luna finally found an excuse to get away and walked over with small steps.

"Sister Lorraine, when shall we leave?"

"I think it should be soon." Looking at the girl who was about the same height as her, Lorraine Hill nodded with a smile.

Such a banquet is indeed not easy.

Chapter 170 Three Princes in the Darkness

After Ladored completed the transaction, the number of vehicles and personnel in the caravan increased a lot.

After selling the Moonlight Cloth and the Extraordinary Fruit, Lorraine Hill used the Extraordinary Gold Coins to purchase a lot of local supplies. The cloth here is quite affordable.

Looking at the pile of old and tall carriages, the wheels creaked on the road, making people have to worry about whether they would crush the ruts.

Fortunately, the young lady of the caravan cast a spell, allowing the airflow to support part of the weight, which made it much easier to drive.

After packing up, the convoy restarted and slowly drove towards a distant direction along the winding road.

Sitting in the carriage, the body swayed slightly. A small silverfinch stood in front of Lorraine Hill. The girl just took a small folded letter from its feet.

'The late summer harvest is done, now the new seeds are being planted...'

According to the brief description in the letter paper, the first batch of crops in Wenlani Land has now been completed, and new crop seeds have been promoted throughout Longjiao Province, as well as institutional innovations. .

It seems to be going well, but another thing is mentioned at the end of the letter, that is, the Empire's provincial corps seems to have noticed something is wrong, and soon a team of investigators will be dispatched to inspect the province.

It always seems so hard to hide.Lorraine Hill rubbed his head in distress. At this point in time, it is necessary to organize farmers to open up wasteland on a large scale, and many details cannot be concealed at all.

Where these seeds come from, why the farmers are so obedient and excited, what's going on with the new system on those notice boards, and so on, it's hard to explain.

It's better to go back as soon as possible, see if you can drag the investigator, and try to extend the exposure time for a few months, and wait until the batch of grain saved by Longjiao is mature, so that you can have the confidence to resist the empire.

After explaining to the captains of the caravan, Lorraine Hill prepared to return early.

"The rest of the journey will be left to Luna." Looking at this Emenas junior who just graduated, Lorraine Hill is still very relieved, the only thing to worry about is some nobles who are too greedy and bold.

"No problem, I will take the caravan and goods back to Viscount Welani." The girl lifted her skirt to salute, and then took a delicate purple folding fan and put it on her chest.

"Then I'll go first, and see you in half a month." The girl nodded, and then her figure turned into a breeze and disappeared into the sky.

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Returning to Viscount Winlani, Lorraine Hill quickly found Lubin in the office.This young man is still writing letters to the presidents of various branches, telling them what they need to be alert and pay attention to recently.

"My lord, you are back." Because there was no one else in the office, this person directly addressed her as a girl.

"Well, I heard that the military has sent a team of investigators to Longjiao Province."

"Do you know their route?"

"I don't know, but they will definitely go to the big cities in Longjiao Province. Now they have brought the attention of the branches of 'Dryer Wood'." After finishing speaking, he pointed to the map in front of him, which showed a rough map. mark.

"Most of Longjiao Province is mountainous, and the cities are distributed in the canyons between the mountains, and the capital of the province, Yaguan City, is the place where several giant canyons meet."

"These investigators will probably also advance along the canyon, as long as they observe along the way, they will be able to find out."

Looking at the map marked with each name, Lorraine Hill thought carefully.

stop?I'm afraid it will be more suspicious.

Kill?This simply shows that there are problems in the counties of the province.

let go?The large-scale reclamation and various new systems in the territory will be spread immediately.

It seems that no matter what you do, you can't avoid being exposed, but Lorraine Hill remembered the news he got not long ago.

Perhaps Li Daitao can be stiff and let another organization attract their attention, such as the butler who confuses the former Viscount Wenlani, and the Wolf Bone Alchemy Workshop behind him.

These investigators had to have something to do, so they wouldn't care about these changes in the territory.

After thinking about it, Lorraine Hill asked, "Did you get any results from the 'Wolf Bone Alchemy Workshop'?"

"Nothing more specific, I just found out that they belong to 'Bone Gold', which is a peripheral organization of this force."

"Isn't this very interesting? Maybe it will become a big news." Thinking of this, Lorraine Hill blinked, and that look made people want to pinch the girl's cheek, but unfortunately, no outsiders saw it at this time .

"Don't tell them deliberately, just let the other party know such rumors and clues inadvertently."

"I understand, and I will arrange personnel to do it later."

"Well, that's it, if it doesn't work, then we can only make final preparations."

Although I don't want to start a war, if it is really impossible, then I can only start.

Everything is difficult at the beginning, but if there is no beginning, there will be no future.

While arranging personnel on Lorraine Hill's side, various changes took place in the imperial capital Titania.

In Earl Pater's mansion, a lively party was being held.

On the bright side, this is Earl Pater's birthday party, and many nobles and nobles from the imperial capital gathered here. However, in the dark room where many guests were missing, a group of guests put on masks and came to a party under the guidance of the messenger in red. in the underground room.

Candles were burning on the inside of the wall, and the lights shone on these faces. They moved forward quietly until they saw the boy sitting alone under the high chair at the end of the long table.

There is a dim gemstone lamp on the top of this boy's head, reflecting the short black hair, while his pupils are hidden in the shadow of the short hair. The black dress is decorated with gold threads, and his hands are folded in front of him. Covering his chin and face, this prince in the dark is so mysterious that many people are surprised.

Perhaps before they came here they were dubious, but now they believed in [-]% of their hearts. With such a temperament, they are indeed qualified to be the ruler of the next generation of empire, even if he is still so young.

As expected of a descendant of His Royal Highness Ansroy, this brother of Ansair was engaged to the daughter of the Duke of Griffin under the arrangement of the emperor at that time, but unfortunately he died at his brother's wedding before they got married.

But unlike Ansair, before he got engaged, he had a secret love affair, but the other party's status was not high enough to be the queen of the empire, so this relationship had to end and was hidden in the dark.

But it was also because of this that the last bloodline was left for the crown prince brother. After the birth of Elio, the lover hid in the east, fearing the revenge of the current emperor, and never dared to reveal his identity until a few years ago when he was in poverty and disease. passed away.

But now, the Dark Moon Clan of the empire has finally found the royal blood that was lost among the people, and those old nobles who were loyal to the crown prince in the past and rejected by the current emperor also have a backbone again.

The idea of ​​revival gradually became possible. They half-kneeled in front of the young man, swore allegiance, and expected to regain their lost power and position under the leadership of the young king.

"The blood of my blood, the blue moon of the sky, you will not fall into the sky, under the true red, there will be roses everywhere."

Surrounded by the red-robed Darkmoon Guards, these nobles swore piously one by one, cut their wrists, and let blood drip to the ground.

The bright red liquid swam on the ground as if it had come alive during the oath, and finally outlined a huge and extremely delicate blood-colored rose.

Chapter 170 Four The Black Swan Girl

The cold north, the sky and the earth covered by snow and snow.

The world turns into unchanging whiteness, which is a beauty that brings fear. When the gentle sunshine is lost, life stops growing.

On the hard permafrost, the small castle made of rocks could not see its outline clearly in the wind and snow, only some windows and gates could be seen.

A man in black armor stands in front of a snow-shattered window, looking at the outside world. At this moment, the door opens, and a woman in a turban walks in with a candle lamp, and then puts the lamp on the table to illuminate the dim interior.