Chapter 90: The Changing Autumn Forest Area
Even though most of the winter has passed, the cold wind is still raging in the autumn forest area, although there is a certain distance from the dripping ice in the winter forest area, but no one wants to leave the warm fireplace and blanket; This is true both for civilians and for families who uphold their bloodlines and consider themselves noble.
However, today in Red Leaf City is an exception, because today is the day of the Red Leaf City's twice a month market - countless goods belonging to the Xia Lin District will be used in the current Red Leaf City market today, whether it is light but warm clothes, or unique taste food, or even a battery, it is something that the residents of Red Leaf City yearn for.
Especially, when he is the lord of Red Leaf City, the one who is loved by the residents of Red Leaf City. After Miss Dick opened the 'trade lane', the prices of various goods became reasonable, and no longer prohibitive—although some merchants were not satisfied with this practice, but under the strong hand of the female city lord, they only complained.
As for more?
Located at the border of Qiulin District, the Red Leaf City has the unique simplicity of Qiulin District, but because it is close to the border, it has the wisdom of the people of Xialin District; Of course, because of the living environment and the annual military service, these people have considerable strength; Therefore, when encountering those shameless businessmen, these residents will very consciously stand up and solve the trouble for their female city lord.
After all, the kindness and wisdom of this female city lord were enough to deserve them.
The only hospital in Momiji Castle that is developed for civilians, it was built a year ago, and there is no curfew. It was built a year and a half ago. And four months of compulsory military service per year. Two years ago, there was an extra military salary - although it is not much, but compared with the previous 'obligation', it is enough for a family of three to live for two months, and if you save a little more, even if it is three months, there is no problem.
Some people may think that four months of military service is only enough for a family of three to live for two months, but in Red Leaf City, the population of each family is not just three or four people. The participation of two fathers and sons in the military is enough to make the family rich, and if there are two sons, then it is enough to make people envious.
For, the benevolent lord of the city, if there were three or more people in a family who were to serve in the army, the mistress of the family could go to the lord's palace to register and receive a large amount of money for the winter—of course, in exchange for food.
In fact, the hostess of every family chooses the latter.
Their consciousness is very simple, and the food is edible. And in the winter when there is a lack of food, coins are just metal and paper.
Participation in military service. It's the dream of almost every boy who reaches the age in Momiji City.
In addition to being able to support their families, it was more of an honor, and when they watched the soldiers who had been wounded on the battlefield being carried back to Momiji Castle, entering the City Lord's Mansion to be summoned by the female City Lord, and exempting the entire family from all taxes, and even being supported by the City Lord's Mansion, these boys felt the meaning of heroes.
The respectful gaze is what these half-grown children have been tirelessly pursuing when they have just understood what dignity is.
Therefore, in the past two years, the number of soldiers serving in Red Leaf City is erupting in a crazy situation.
From the original number of about 2,000, it has reached more than 8,000 people at this moment, and if you count the professional soldiers in their early 1,000s, the number of soldiers in Red Leaf City has reached 10,000 at this moment, and this number is not inferior even compared to some families in the middle of the Autumn Forest District.
And even more impressive, the combat effectiveness of these soldiers.
When Avero. After Dick's large sum of money was thrown into Kimpton, these well-fed, clothed and grateful soldiers would always burst out with great combat effectiveness.
The families who coveted the wealth of Red Leaf City rolled back to their own territory in disgrace.
From a small border town that is not watched and even bullied, it has developed into a pivotal transportation hub that occupies the exit of Qiulin District and supports its own troops. It took Dick more than two years, less than three years, and such a change made Avero. Dick's prestige reached heights that neither her father nor her ancestors had.
Every day, the first thing the residents of Red Leaf City do when they wake up is to bless the female city lord.
The cuteness in the simplicity is talking about the residents of Momiji Castle.
As another family in Red Leaf City in addition to the Dick family, the Thor family is also grateful to the people, little Thor's bravery and good fighting, and old Thor's generosity are all talked about by everyone, especially those civilian soldiers who were rescued by Little Thor on the battlefield, and the sick who were given clothes and medicine by Old Thor, are deeply remembered by the residents of Red Leaf City.
There is no impetuousness and flashiness, in fact, it is more understandable and grateful.
"Your Excellency Thor!"
As little Thor walked through the market, the commoners bowed respectfully, and little Thor returned the salute honestly - although some of the elders of the Thor family thought this was very unofficial, but little Thor ignored the hamster-like guys, and his father supported him, and he liked it.
With a guard of twenty men behind him, Little Thor patrolled the entire market.
Although the entire Red Leaf City is thriving, some bad things will always happen - the spies of various families, those foreign speculators, all make the residents of Red Leaf City suffer unexplained losses, and the same makes little Thor, the captain of the Red Leaf Castle Guard, feel impressive.
Because, he always felt that it was his own dereliction of duty that caused the residents of Red Leaf City to suffer.
As an honest and upright person, little Thor is a very typical example, if you respect and love him, he is willing to help you.
Therefore, even without the order of the female city lord, every time there is a market, little Thor will always bring his own guards to the market to maintain order, and the attendants who follow little Thor, who have been carefully trained by old Thor, will of course not have the slightest objection, they will only obey the order.
In a small three-storey building next to the bazaar - this is a jewelry store. The first floor is a shop. The second and third floors are the owners of the shop.
But. The owner of the shop was standing respectfully on the side, and in the chair old Thor looked at his son, who was patrolling carefully and carefully, with a loving look in his eyes, so that the owner of the shop on the side just glanced at it, and said nothing.
In fact, as one of the back roads left by old Thor to his son, the owner of the shop naturally has the same identity as the attendants who follow little Thor; But. From now on, the owner of the shop thinks he probably won't be of much use.
The only role that can be played is to provide a wait-and-see room for his patriarch when his young master goes on patrol.
"Jack, how's little Thor doing?"
Old Thor asked suddenly.
"The young master is working hard!"
The shopkeeper replied—in fact, he should not have answered anything else; After all, he had swept it at a glance before, and he had spotted several ill-intentioned guys in the crowd.
Undoubtedly, the little Thor with the guards can prevent only those petty thieves, people who really have a special purpose. It does not have the effect of prevention; The only thing that can be seen by him is the meticulous actions of the young master of his family.
Merely. There are some things that require talent.
The family's war, charging into battle, the young master of his own family is like a banner, which is enough to boost the morale of his own side and break the enemy's heart and soul, but this kind of meticulous work similar to that of a secret agent is obviously inappropriate.
"I don't think the young master is suitable for this kind of work...... A long sword can't be embroidered on silk anyway! ”
The owner of the shop honestly expressed his feelings.
"yes, how do you embroider the long sword?"
Old Thor shook his head slightly, and the smile on his face did not decrease in the slightest - for the little Thor at this moment, the old Thor was already extremely satisfied, the waste and fool in the eyes of others, in just two years, he experienced seventy battles, was wounded and dying, but in the end he survived, and his strength increased steadily, and he was only one step away from the solar level, such a son, Old Thor was very satisfied.
Even if little Thor is still honest and upright, it is the same.
Thanks to him!
The inexplicable old Thor thought of the female city lord who discovered his son's talent, and he remembered the kindness of the other party, so he did his best to help the other party control the entire Red Leaf City.
And, of course, there's another!
As soon as he thought of the famous Excellency, Old Thor couldn't help but sigh with emotion - although he expected the other party's extraordinary, but he didn't expect the other party to reach such a height, the name of the strongest seven in the world...... It's amazing!
However, the thought of standing with such a person made old Thor breathe a sigh of relief.
Those rat-eyed guys!
Thinking of the clowns in the family jumping up and down with all his might to help the female city lord, old Thor couldn't help but snort coldly, these guys were not only embarrassed by themselves, but also by his son; At the beginning, he was just an honest and upright son, but he was said to be a fool in the mouths of these people.
Do they think they don't know what they think?
The Thor Family......
Even if I die, I'll leave it to my son!
Old Thor's palm in his sleeve squeezed violently, but his gaze at his hard-working, serious son became softer and softer.
Until a sound of footsteps interrupted—
Step, step, step......
Several heavy or light footsteps rang out, causing old Thor to frown and look at the shopkeeper in front of him with displeasure.
He had instructed that no one was allowed to disturb at this time.
The shopkeeper, under the gaze of old Thor, walked straight to the top of the stairs, his face was also a little gloomy, and even when he thought he needed to gesture to his fellows who could not understand the order, he saw the person who was coming clearly, and suddenly, the shopkeeper smiled bitterly.
"Miss Ellaro......"
"I want to see old Thor, get out of the way!"
The second lady of the Dick family walked up to the third floor with her two loyal subordinates, pushed the owner of the shop away, and walked up.
And the shopkeeper, who wanted to say something, was grabbed by Gray and Anlilore-
"Hey. Our boss. No malice. It's just a question! ”
Gray explained.
"Don't say anything, go down with me!"
Anlilore took the other party's shoulders and walked down like a chick, and then, with Gray, stood on the staircase from the second to the third floor, preventing anyone from approaching.
"Ellaro, you ......"
As his men were being taken away, Old Thor saw Ellaro. Dick. Immediately I felt a headache - if Avro. Dick surprised him by the words Ellaro. Dick surprised him, even more than the former.
It's just that the direction of this surprise is diametrically opposite. Dick is an endless admiration, the kind of mind, the big picture, the wrist, even a man can't do it; As for Ellaro. Dick? Obviously they are sisters, why is the gap so far...... It's like a child who doesn't grow up, causing trouble everywhere.
The residents of Red Leaf City are full of resentment towards this second lady of the Dick family, if it weren't for the fact that they are angry with Avro. Dick's love. Protests and the like have been happening for a long time.
"Uncle Thor, I'm here to ask you a question—Faith. Who exactly is Dick? ”
Ellaro. Dick asked word by word, staring at old Thor in front of him.
"W-What?"
Caught off guard, old Thor was stunned. The complexion changed slightly; However, old Thor, who reacted instantly, immediately said: "Feith. Dick is of course the genius of your Dick family, and he should still be looking for some magical creatures in the Thousand Pond District, right? Hopefully he'll get something out of it this time......"
Ellaro. Dick just looked at old Thor, and the latter's voice became lower and lower.
"I sent men to search for Faith in the Thousand Ponds. Dick, without the slightest gain, even ...... Even this man, the natives of Chinuma Ward, had never heard of him; However, I got a very interesting phenomenon, Feis. Dick always has a package sent to Momiji Castle every month or two, and the address for it is Sennuma District! ”
Ellaro. Dick said word for word, but old Thor could only smile bitterly—he knew that he might not be able to hide it, and that the lady in front of him was definitely prepared; However, even if he had a hunch that he could not hide it, old Thor would not be so honest; After all, this is a top secret for the upper echelons of Red Leaf City.
Only him, Avero. Dick and the old butler interceded.
"This, this, I think you should ask the lord of the castle or the butler Dick, I ......"
"If I could, I would definitely ask my sister and the housekeeper, it's just that I can't be ruthless in the face of them, but you're different!"
Old Thor, who was interrupted again, couldn't help but suffocate - although he agrees with this statement that it hurts to beat his own people and not distress to outsiders, he will never let others use it on himself!
Therefore, Old Thor's face sank, and he wanted to scold Ellaro. Dick - That's not too much, even if it's Avero. Dick couldn't complain when he came.
However, before he could scold him, Ellaro in front of him. Dick vanished, and a thin dagger emerged from the void and placed it around his neck. Dick's voice came again: "In order to prove that I am not arrogant, I will show you a demonstration for myself!" ”
The words fell, and the dagger disappeared without a trace. Dick also appeared in his original position.
"Y-You're in the Sun!"
Old Thor looked at the second lady of the Dick family in front of him in surprise, and pointed at the other party's fingers trembling slightly-although it was only for a moment, but the breath of the solar level, he would definitely not be wrong.
"And that guy...... My strength was growing rapidly—although at first I thought I was in the midst of an explosion of strength, but then I found some interesting records while looking through my family's secret tomes...... It is because of these accounts that I can conclude that Feith. Dick simply didn't exist a long time ago! That guy is nothing more than an impostor! ”
Ellaro. Dick said with certainty.
"Miss Ellaro, you actually know what you said, why do you want to ask me? I promised the lord of the castle that I wouldn't say it! ”
Old Thor looked at the second lady of the Dick family in front of him, and said helplessly - the Dick family really has strong luck, the sister has a talent for management, and the younger sister has a talent for a strong person, so it is difficult for such a family to rise! And, plus that ...... The slightest rise of this kind is already a certainty!
However, little Thor will only be safer with them behind them!
The thought in old Thor's mind turned around a few times, and he straightened his attitude - to 'beg for mercy' as a subordinate.
Sure enough, in the face of the sister who was carried out, this Ellaro. Dick hesitated, but, apparently, did not give up—
"I'm just the name, I just need you to tell me yes and no......"
Ellaro. Dick said this, and then, without waiting for old Thor to reply, he suddenly uttered a name.
"Ye Qi!"
“!!”
Old Thor was stunned and looked at the second lady of the Dick family in front of him in surprise.
"Very well, now you don't even need to answer!"
Seeing Old Thor's expression, Ellaro, who already knew everything. Dick nodded with a smile, turned and walked downstairs, leaving a wry smile on old Thor.
Sure enough, the girls of the Dick family are all ghosts and elves!
With such an exclamation, old Thor was just about to sit down, but suddenly the sound of horses' hooves made him stand up in an instant, and looked in the direction of the city gate, where a black line formed by thousands of horses was getting closer and clearer!
In an instant, old Thor jumped out of the way.
PS Second more ~~~
A friend called to go for a drink, and Decadence thought about it and refused...... Although I want to go very much to be decadent, but when I think of the manuscript, I gritted my teeth and refused - for the sake of being decadent and working so hard, everyone will reward a few, give some support and protection~
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