Section 179. The princess of Annam
The population of Starmoon Bay, which had taken in the Ausulon Territory and refugees, had swelled to more than 16,000 people. Combined with the caravans and travelers, Starmoon Bay now resembles a small city-state.
Reela pushed Itilia and followed to introduce Annan in Starmoon Bay.
Savvymen in heavy, dull plate armor roamed the streets, and Editilia saw fortitude in these immature faces. Annan said they had just returned from killing the nezumi in Eternal Night Harbor and couldn't wait to show off their exploits. They took the initiative to ask for patrols, and they couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of this group of young men-
Annan then led them to the noisy watermill mill and showed them a new set of muskets and plate armor, saying that muskets were the sharpest spears and plate armor were the strongest shields. I also stopped by the beach where the white dragon was trained. Reela says that she was riding a white dragon named Andy, who couldn't get through the portal, and was returning with a knight - to prevent Andy from being attacked by the towns along the way as an evil white dragon.
"Andy?" Ittilia was unsurprisingly intrigued. Unlike Rela, the eldest sister prefers "The Redemption of Beta". Annan replied that the name of "Andy" was given by the dragon trainer Elder, because he couldn't name too many, and the other white dragons were called Jack, Ruth, Freeman, etc......
So then Annan led her to Xingyue Bay Prison. This prison, which completely restored "The Redemption of Bertal", made Itilia watch for a long time. After coming out of prison, I came to the port, where a few small wooden boats were docked in the busy Moon Harbor, and a few sailing ships were faintly floating in the deep sea outside the bay. Because the nezumi have gone north, Moon Harbor currently exists in name only - only the catch that has been caught.
Returning from the north side of Starmoon Bay, the clan's leaders are living in the mansion under Ingrid's arrangement. Itilia had expected them to be placed outside the town. As she made her way to the coastal streets, Editia was frightened by a nezumi again.
"It's a broken tooth, and if you look closely at Bertal's Redemption, there's a scene where it's used as a background."
Stop in the middle of the coastal street, and the vast bay is in front of you, and this is a scene that is difficult for people from the north to see at the foot of the snow-capped mountains.
"Is that Andy and Freeman?" Suddenly Editilea saw two figures sitting in front of a small wooden boat stranded on the beach, surrounded by some figures.
"They're putting on a show to tourists."
Itilia wondered, and Annan said that the two magical images have attracted many tourists to Starmoon Bay, and even the clock tower has become a "place of pilgrimage" for tourists. So let the bard and the old orc play Andy and Freeman on the beach.
Not far from the evening, the sunset on the sea is emerging.
"Is it pretty?" Annan asked.
Editia nodded slightly. It's not just the scenery that's truly beautiful, it's the people here. Soldiers, workers, women, all cheered...... Looks tired and excited.
"Because they have to work more than twelve hours a day......"
"But they look fine."
"Because I paid them."
We will be happy because of the misfortune of others – to put it another way. Happiness comes from contrast. Compared to their miserable life in the past, compared to the misery outside the Star Moon Bay, they now have a safe shelter, plenty of food, and a salary.
"There's something better."
Annan and Rela, who was pushing Editria, walked south along the coastal streets. Soon came to the road and had not yet reached the periphery. Annan took over the wheelchair pushed by Rela, and came to the headland with her two sisters.
It took some time on the way, and the setting sun was already hidden in the sea, and the last of its afterglow was faintly visible, replaced by sparse stars. Looking into the distance, the lights are lit along the bay, presenting a peaceful and peaceful Xingyue Bay.
"I want to protect this place......"
They heard Annan's whispers.
……
Returning from the headland, Annan hesitantly took them to Aunt Susan's house.
"Thank you for taking care of our little brother......"
Itilia thanked Aunt Susan and Uncle Hollin, and after a normal and intimate dinner, they returned to the Lord's Palace, where Annan introduced Lilith, who was temporarily living there.
Itilia looked listening, and then said, "That Lilith is no ordinary girl......
"Well, she's ...... Taling"
Annan whispered Lilith's origin and the second prince's fateful box, and warned Leila not to tell them.
"Why did you only warn me?" Rela's mouth pursed.
Annan ignored Rela and asked Editia, "The family has migrated, what about the dragon habitat?" ”
"It's coming too."
Annan raised his head and looked at it, as if the fire dragon was on the ceiling, and spoke much quieter: "Is that the fire dragon lord?" ”
"Hmm."
Annan remembered something: "The Blue Dragon Lair is just behind...... Will it be discovered by Elias? ”
"It said that the little blue dragon guy wasn't qualified to spot it."
A Legendary Fire Dragon...... It was equivalent to Agarwal lurking around Annan, and he found out that it was strange.
As a lord who asked for help everywhere, Annan had no reason to give up the combat power he sent: "If the nezumi invade Xingyue Bay, will the fire dragon help us?" ”
Editia replied gently, "That's what we're here for." ”
Annan decided to speak ill of Agarwal for ten more minutes today.
Sensing Editria's exhaustion, Annan asked the two sisters to stay in the room to catch up, and he withdrew.
"He's good...... It's just not Ling's younger brother. ”
The whisper of a fire dragon resounded in Editria's head. Looking at the sullen Leila, thinking that Leila and Levi had played since childhood, she couldn't accept the truth, so she didn't tell her first......
"What's wrong with you?"
"I ...... I miss home. Lela crouched in front of her wheelchair, resting her head on the armrest and said, "Are we going back?" ”
"Of course ......"
Leila resisted the urge to tell the truth. The eldest sister is not in good health, so don't tell her that Annan is not their younger brother......
……
The next day, Editria, who had Annan's permission, came to the Department of the Interior.
"Fiscal health doesn't seem very good." Editria, who had flipped through the papers, asked.
"Because the nezumi are coming."
Ingrid said that Xingyue Bay spent almost 10,000 gold coins in just three months. Annan pooled money everywhere, and even the blue dragon didn't let go.
Editlia thought of the fire dragon's praise last night: "He's a good lord. ”
……
At this time, the good lord, who was in the living room, watched two boys come in: they were the vizier Moseley and the general Marcus.
"Ahem...... I'm a lord now, and I'm sorry, I can't play with you anymore. ”
"But the princess wants to see you." Minister Mosley said.
Annan would not make the same mistake a second time, but they said that the princess missed herself and changed into the best clothes.
“…… Then go check it out. ”
(End of chapter)