Chapter 48: Sunset City Tavern I
From Copper Mountain, follow the avenue all the way northeast to reach Sunset City, which is not a very long distance, and only takes up to 3 hours on horseback.
Cross and Nia saw the walls of Sunset City at noon.
Sunset City is much more magnificent than Creek Town, and the height of its walls is even close to that of Buluobao. Sunset City needed to defend itself against the subhuman race from the mountains of the northwest, and it was necessary to build high and thick walls.
The origin of Sunset City is also very simple, this city is the westernmost city in the entire Kersman Empire, the city closest to the direction of sunset, so this city was named Sunset City.
Although the walls of Sunset City were high, the garrison was somewhat lax, with only a few soldiers scattered on the walls, and only one guard at the gate, and this guard was lazily leaning against the walls and napping.
Seeing such a situation, Cross couldn't help but feel worried about Sunset City, as an important border defense area, it would be so slack. However, in the last few years, the subhuman tribes in the northwest mountains have indeed not come to attack, and the long-term comfort is the reason why the soldiers of Sunset City are so lax.
Cross and Nia were not inspected or questioned when they entered the city, and even the soldiers did not notice Silver-Eyed Cross.
Such a defense is indeed quite bad for Sunset City, but for Cross, it is a good thing.
Relaxed restrictions on entering the city will attract people from all over the world, and places like Sunset City, which have no entry restrictions, are simply a paradise on earth in times and regions of war.
All kinds of people come here, and all kinds of information gathers here.
Gathering information is one of the important purposes of Cross's visit to Sunset City.
Upon entering the city, Cross and Nia immediately entered the tavern near the city gates.
There was no one in the tavern at this time, but the dirty floor and greasy table top made Cross feel very kind.
This is what most of the taverns of the Quesman Empire look like.
"The tavern is not open yet, so come back in the evening. The fat woman at the bar continued to sleep on her stomach.
"We need accommodation, and our horses need rest. ”
The fat woman who hadn't woken up raised her head impatiently, and when she saw Cross in front of her, she couldn't help but wipe her eyes with her hand, "Silver-eyed Cross!?"
"Yes. ”
The fat woman immediately refreshed herself, and she shouted towards the stairs behind her, "Hey, Hart, you come down quickly, and see who's coming!" Then, the fat woman brushed her dirty and greasy hair with her hand, stood up and saluted Clos respectfully, "Your Excellency Cross Crane, it is really our honor that you can come to a tavern like ours, and I will arrange our best room for you." ”
"I need two beds. ”
"Two?" the fat woman tiptoed up and looked down the bar, only to notice that there was another person beside Cross.
This can't be blamed on Nia's being too short, only on the height of this bar, Nia's height of 1.5 meters will obviously be obscured by the bar that is close to 1.6 meters.
However, it is normal for a pub like this to have such a high bar counter, and there are often fights in such taverns, and the owner and staff of the tavern are completely dependent on the bar to save their lives.
"I'll prepare, Lord Cross. ”
At this moment, hurried footsteps came from the direction of the stairs, and a fat man trotted down the stairs, and he even wore half of his clothes in a panic.
When he saw Cross, an unconcealable smile instantly appeared on his face, "Lord Cross Cranes!
"Hart, what are you talking about? besides Lord Cross, what other human has silver eyes!"
"Ah, I didn't expect to see with my own eyes the eldest son of Count Soth Crane. I'm so honored. After confirming that the person in front of him was Cross, Hart became even more agitated and almost fell down the stairs.
"Hart, take them to Sunset City first, I'm going to get some slaves to help clean up. ”
"I'll leave the tavern to you, Larrafael. ”
"Wrap it up on me!"
Hart walked over to Cross and bowed, "Let's go, Lord Cross." ”
Unlike La Rafael, the fat Hart looked cleaner, he had no beard, apparently had a habit of shaving, and his hair was not greasy. Cross speculates that Hart may be primarily responsible for receiving guests from the upper echelons, while Raraphael is the real manager of the tavern, and that it is impossible to keep it clean and tidy all the time to manage such a tavern.
Cross was a little surprised by the enthusiasm of the tavern owner and hostess, he thought that he would spend a few days in a dirty tavern room with Nia, but what he didn't expect was that the title of "Silver-Eyed Cross" could earn him so much convenience, and there must be more than that.
Once Hart gets dressed, he takes Cross and Nia for a stroll around Sunset City.
"Your Excellency, is this your daughter?" asked Hart, looking at Nia.
"No, this is my maid. ”
Cross knew what Hart's daughter meant.
In the Quesman Empire, a small number of nobles would satisfy their special habits in the name of adopting daughters, and apparently, Hart's daughter meant exactly that.
Because, since Hart knows Silver-Eyed Cross, then he must know Cross's age, and with Cross's current age, it is impossible to have a daughter.
What's more, Nia's outfit is not a nobleman's dress at all, but more like a dress forcibly arranged by a nobleman with a special fetish.
However, Cross's resolute answer prevented Hart from delving into the question.
"Your Excellency, will you be drinking in our tavern lobby tonight?"
"Yes. ”
"That'...... Can I get the word out about you tonight in our tavern. ”
"Yes, but it's not free. ”
Cross knew Hart's intentions, and used "Silver-Eyed Cross" to attract customers, especially those of the nobles who were generous with their money, which was a surefire deal.
"I naturally know this, and I will pay you accordingly. ”
"I don't want pay, I want relevant information. ”
"Uh......" Hart was alarmed by Cross's request, and he thought to himself, could Cross Crane be stealing information about Sunset City?
"What's wrong with you, Hart?"
"Intelligence...... words......"
"Don't worry, the information I want has nothing to do with Sunset City. ”