Section 4. Newspaper offices, barracks
On the surface, magic images have the largest audience, but in fact, the most popular ones are magic newspapers.
The price is cheap, only 1 silver coin is a copy, and even ordinary workers can buy one through gritting their teeth, and there is no limit to the number of people. With those imitators enrich people's boring lives.
Nowadays, there are at least dozens of magical newspapers popping up in Middle-earth, ranging in price from the cheapest ordinary newspaper with a few copper coins to a magical newspaper with a dozen gold coins that will be broadcast like a magical image, and the types range from the serious and current "Imperial Newspaper" to the popular "Tavern Midnight Story", but the sales of "Voice of Liberty", which bears the reputation of the first newspaper in the continent of Allen, have been steadily increasing.
Evelyn played a big part of that.
Even when Annan asked her what she wanted, Evelyn's answer was "I want to give you an interview!" βγ
"What interview?"
"The story of the crew during the filming of "500 Years of Shocking", and the ambiguity between the mother and daughter of the Scarlet Queen and the Scarlet Princess."
"Why are you interviewing this, no one likes to watch the behind-the-scenes story."
"But what if it's 'Ruth interviews Dracula's Jack flirting with a vampire woman'?"
"What is this......
Annan became more and more unable to resist Evelyn's sharpness, and missed the freckled girl behind the counter who blushed at every turn.
During the sight tour, Annan saw "The Glory of Rikaner" on the table, the title of the first edition: The epic victory of the northern front!
"They actually blocked the nezumi? Won't you secretly make a deal with the nezumi again? β
"Not this time."
Annan picked up the newspaper, and the news said that the northern front had annihilated hundreds of thousands of rats at the cost of hundreds of casualties......
"Is it really good news?" But Annan was somewhat unconvinced.
"Well, it's just that the price is that as soon as the nezumi came, they ran away and gave the nezumi the northern front."
"It's rotten......"
Annan shook his head and tossed the newspaper back on the table.
It would be better for Martin to be king in the kingdom of Rikanr than Chloe.
"Where's my Dracula? Dracula! β
Suddenly, a female voice sounded from outside the newspaper office, and Annan and Evelyn looked up and watched a guard run in: "Lord Annan, a guest claims to be your fan and wants to meet-"
"Dracula!"
A lavishly dressed woman had already barged in, looked at Annan, her eyes radiating a real brilliance, and walked briskly.
Evelyn stood in front of Annan: "Don't be afraid, Jack, I'll protect you this time with Ruth!" β
"Dracula, I...... I want to see you...... It's all about you in my dreams! β
Annan smiled with politeness and distance: "Thank you for the like." β
"You know how I wish I was Elizabeth's reincarnation, I want to be your love......"
Annan didn't have much patience.
The lady was not ugly, and even charming, but Annan had just returned from the land of eternal night, which was full of handsome men and beautiful women, and this "fine human woman" could hardly arouse his interest.
Signaling that the guards didn't need to drive people out, Annan was thinking about how not to offend her and let her take the initiative to leave, when another voice sounded.
"Daddy!"
A little girl ran into the newspaper office, threw herself into Annan's arms, raised her head and said coquettishly: "Why didn't you come to me when you went to school just now?" β
"Well done."
Annan winked at Cathy and picked her up. But it looks like brother and sister.
"Do you have a baby?" The lady said in shock and disappointment.
"That's right, she's my daughter." Annan admitted.
After all, "Mother" entrusted Cathy and the children of Villain Town to herself.
The lady walked away in despair, and Evelyn looked at her back thoughtfully, "I know she...... It seems to be a big clothier. β
"What? She's rich? β
Evelyn squinted at Annan: "It's too late to chase after you." β
"Hmm...... I was thinking, I'm back, why don't I throw a party and invite this lady over. β
Rustle Rustle β
Evelyn pulled out a notebook and wrote it quickly.
"What are you writing about?"
"The lord of Liberty City asked the female clothier to go to him late at night......"
"What are you talking about? I mean to invite all the merchants in the city who want to do business. β
Rustle Rustle β
"What are you writing again?"
"The Lord of Liberty City invited many women to a banquet late at night......"
"I'm going to tell Mr. Fast!"
Finally getting Evelyn to give up the material, Annan fled with Cathy.
"I'll send you back?" Annan asked.
"I want to follow you." Cathy took Annan's hand.
Annan simply led Cathy to the barracks.
On the way, he meets Wood, who has come out to deliver wine. He stood in the shadow of the building and boasted to the girls around him: Of course I'm a vampire
He closed his mouth and brewed for a while, then opened his mouth to reveal fangs and a mouth full of blood, causing the girls to let out a series of screams of excitement more than fear.
"Annan!"
At this time, Wood, who was immersed in the popularity, saw Annan and beckoned to him. The girls saw the real Dracula and screamed and gathered around themβ
A few minutes later, Annan and Wood, who had managed to get rid of the enthusiastic girls, walked in the shadows.
"You're putting all your blood abilities into making girls happy?" Annan teased.
Wood said embarrassedly, "No, it's not a Bloodline ability. β
Saying that, Wood closed his mouth and brewed for a few more seconds, and then grinned to show Annan the blood in his mouth: "Some gums have been bleeding recently......"
ββ¦β¦ You go ahead and deliver it. β
Annan and Wood parted ways and took Cathy to the barracks.
Returning after nearly three months, Annan learned that seven of the 100-man elite team had become professionals.
At this time, a terrifying proportion, but the one who was selected into the elite team was the one with the most potential.
Their loyalty remained strong, and Lothy said, "You are fighting for Lord Annan!" "It makes the elites feel like they have been beaten with dragon blood.
Annan talked to them and asked one of them, "Why do you want to join the Legion?" His eyes gleamed with hatred: "I'm going to hurt those who have hurt me." β
Annan patted him on the shoulder.
"There's going to be a chance."
Walking around the barracks, Cathy looked up at Annan: "Daddy......"
"You can call me Annan."
"Okay. Annan, I'm tired. β
"Then let's go back."
Annan asked for a carriage, carried Cathy into the carriage, and drove the carriage back to the orphanage.
Driving through a street, the guards at the intersection looked at the galloping carriage and did not dare to stop it.
The captain of the guard, who had just given directions to a tourist, came over and reprimanded: "That carriage is running so fast in the streets, why don't you stop it!" β
"I don't dare ......"
"We are the defenders of the law and the protectors of the residents, are you worthy of the city lord like this!" The captain of the guard summoned his team and prepared to catch up, "So who is the other party!" β
"I don't know who the big man in the car is, but I know that his driver is Lord Annan!"
(End of chapter)