Victor lay on the chaise longue under the custard tree, leisurely looking at the letters sent by his eldest brother.

The change in Marshland City went unexpectedly smoothly, something that even Victor hadn't expected.

But in fact, most people who have experienced suffering will cherish the appearance of "hope" even more.

A solid job, a thick and sturdy city wall, and an elf partner who can accompany you at any time without hiding will become the "hope" of the people of Marshland City.

Victor was satisfied, and he lay more comfortably.

Although I didn't see this letter in the bright morning, what could be more comfortable than lying under the scorching fruit tree on a hot summer day?

"Master, Applejack and Captain Raul are back," Mina's voice rang from the side.

Well, comfort is comfort, but it doesn't last long.

"Let them come over directly, and prepare two more deck chairs."

A few minutes later, Raul and Applejack lie on either side of Victor, making a pleasant sound of satisfaction.

"Let's talk about it, how you feel during this time, just lie down and talk about it."

Applejack and Raul try to get up and report, but are waved down by Victor.

It was Raul who spoke first, after all, he had completely changed careers, and he had never been exposed to things before.

"Back to the young master, businessmen are not easy to do, and they are prone to schizophrenia," Raul sighed seriously.

Victor smiled, this was indeed the insight that Raul could draw.

Observe words and looks, watch people put dishes on the plate, and weigh interests......

It seems to be a small bargain, but there is actually a lot of article in it, and Raul often doesn't even understand the connotation.

"Take your time!"

Victor didn't say much, there must be a process for learning everything, and if it really doesn't work, let Raul act as the force of the caravan, it's not impossible.

"Young master, I followed all the routes this time, and went to many towns, and the price difference between them is indeed very large, and it is not difficult to earn the difference.

However, there were many accidents, and during the period, large and small also experienced thirteen battles, half of which were business games, and half were threats from wild monsters.

Air routes, force support is indispensable, and the consequent increase in costs must be made up for when purchasing goods.

Moreover, it is difficult to make money by transporting chilled marine fish, so we can only basically maintain the cost of air freight routes......"

Applejack said that after this experience, he was obviously a lot calmer, and this kind of growth seemed to be a transformation in Victor's eyes.

"It's good, I didn't go out in vain, as for how to make money, I've already prepared it for you.

In the future, the three groups of the ocean will collect spirit materials of various attributes in the sea, and if they don't need them, they will be handed over to us to sell on their behalf, and then exchanged for water materials of corresponding value to them.

As for the exchange ratio, it will be adjusted at any time according to market conditions, and we will take 20% of the profit from it. ”

"Elven supplies from the ocean?"

Ajay sat up suddenly, his eyes full of excitement.

"Well, in the future, the communication with the three groups of oceans on trade will be handed over to you, are you confident?"

Ajie nodded solemnly: "I will live up to the young master's trust!" ”

Raul also bent down, indicating the same as above.

Then the two of them lay down again, and it was a rare opportunity to fish with the young master.

It's time to enjoy it.

……

When Applejack and Raul returned, they did not immediately set off on the voyage, but frequently contacted the three oceans.

Stimulated by that large box of water system materials, the three normally loose ocean tribes burst out with unprecedented momentum, and within a few days, they collected a large number of materials of other attributes.

Among them, grass-based, rock-based, ground-based, and ice-based materials are the most, while rare evil-based, superpower-based, and steel-based materials also have their own valuables.

Victor naturally kept what he could use, and divided the rest.

At that time, Applejack will sell at the maximum value according to the price situation in each place.

Since the water system accounts for the majority of the materials that need to be exchanged, Victor can imagine that the price of water materials will rise slightly in the future.

However, it would be nice to leave these things to Applejack.

Now Victor is about to usher in something more important.

Birthday!

If a year ago, when he was just the young master of the Lord's Mansion of Poetic City, maybe he could have celebrated his birthday with his family behind closed doors.

But this year's birthday is destined to be impossible.

The people of Lakeside Town have worked hard for half a year, and they have long been looking forward to some good days to let everyone relax and be happy together.

And the first birthday of the lord after taking office is undoubtedly the best opportunity.

This time also means that Victor has managed Lakeside Town for a full year.

Applejack doesn't leave immediately after returning, which is also the reason.

As Victor's valet and one of Victor's most trusted people, how could Applejack be absent from such an important moment.

Uncle Jerry is in charge of the town's birthday celebrations, with the assistance of Peak and Bender.

Although Victor approved and agreed, Uncle Jerry was basically in charge.

It's really a little embarrassing and unspeakable to arrange birthday activities for yourself...... Expect.

Time passed as usual, and before I knew it, it was Victor's birthday.

Victor still wakes up early and finds that none of them are with Scorpio King.

Remembering that they had occasionally gone for breakfast earlier, Victor didn't care.

After a brief freshening up, Victor is ready to head to the backyard for his routine morning exercise.

But when he came out of the room, he found that Mina had changed into a completely different set of red clothes than usual.

"Nice color!"

Victor smiled and complimented, and Mina just smiled and nodded slightly.

Soon, he saw the other servants, all dressed in red like Mina, and each with a different smile on their faces.

Victor thought about it in his heart, and he already thought of the reason.

Originally...... It's my birthday.

Soon, Victor came to the backyard and found that all of his elf companions, even the sea elves who had been in the backyard for most of the year, had returned.

On their necks, or tails, over pincers, or on their wings, they all invariably helped with red bows.

Even the bronze mirror monster struggled to put a red bow on the top of his head.

"Gulai!"

"Meow!"

"Poof!"

"Mei Jiu!"

"Miyo!"

“……”

As if they had been lined up a long time ago, all the elves shouted at Victor at the same time.

No translation, no explanation, Victor knew what they were talking about......

Happy Birthday, Victor!