Don't call me evil god

Chapter 732: Yearning People
Whether in the west or east of the Kingdom of Reyak, most ordinary people do not stray too far from the area where they live throughout the year.

Especially those who live in small towns and villages.

Their range of activities is very small.

On the one hand, it is because they do not have enough savings and the family’s wealth is not enough to support them to travel far away.

Another aspect is safety and regulatory issues.

There may be dangerous monsters, robbers or other accidents on the road.

Different noble territories may implement and enforce different local laws.

Once you violate local laws and regulations due to lack of understanding of the situation, or encounter difficulties in a foreign place, it will be a huge trouble for ordinary people.

To be on the safe side, only merchants, mercenaries, adventurers and the like would travel back and forth between places; most people would only stay in a small area that they were familiar with.

But the few people sitting next to Fradin seemed to be an exception.

They looked like the most ordinary people you would see anywhere in the kingdom.

The other party said that they were from the Marquisate of Nochima, and that place was separated from the Ceylon Territory by the entire Earldom of Kalezi.

What exactly is the reason that brought them here?

He even brought his entire family along, including his daughter, who was definitely no older than 6 years old.

Prince Fradin was curious.

"Sir, is there anything going on over there in Nochima?"

The man hesitated.

Perhaps because Fradin's attitude was friendly enough, he was no longer so vigilant and answered Fradin's questions seriously.

"There's nothing else to do."

"It's just that the Marquis said that because the monster red tide will be more dangerous next year, an additional border tax will be temporarily levied this year."

"My daughter just got seriously ill, and my father passed away. I spent a lot of money to hire a pastor from Huiguang, and the money I borrowed in the past few years is due to be repaid. Life over there...is a bit difficult to sustain."

“So, we had an idea.”

At this point, the man changed the subject.

"We recently heard about it from a bard who came to Nochima Territory."

"A great city has been built in Ceylon, a place where all people will be protected by the gods."

“Whether they are rich or poor, professionals or ordinary people, they can all find a foothold in that city and live the life they want.”

“I discussed it with my wife.”

"The money from selling the house will be enough for us to pay off our debts, and there will be a little bit left, which is just enough for our travel expenses to come here."

"If we continue to stay in Nochima Territory and pay border taxes, we will have no money left."

"We decided to leave immediately and leave Nochima Territory before the border tax is collected, and live here from now on."

After hearing this, Fradin had a complicated expression.

He knew the reason why Nochima imposed border taxes.

In order to deal with the monster red tide, the order requiring the three noble lords on the border to check their armaments, strengthen their defenses, and stockpile supplies in advance was issued by his father, King Kenreddin.

It is normal for Marquis Nochima to issue a tax decree for this reason.

"Aren't you afraid of encountering any accidents on the road? Or, what if Dawn City is not as good as you heard?"

The man pursed his lips and shook his head vigorously: "Accident? Well, we are indeed a little afraid of encountering an accident on the road. However, thanks to the blessing of the glow, we have successfully made it here."

"But we will never worry about any problems with Dawn City. It will definitely be as good as we imagined, or even better than we imagined!"

"Those bards usually like to brag, but I know one of them. He just came back from Dawn City not long ago. This time he plans to persuade his parents to sell their house and move with him to Dawn City in Ceylon Territory."

"And other bards are doing similar things, and they all want to move here with their families!"

"If they are bragging or lying, there is no need to deceive their own family, right?" "Dawn City must be a good place!"

"And after arriving in Ceylon, we have confirmed this even more."

"This place is different from Nochima Territory. Very different!"

When he said this, the man's tone was firm and full of expectation.

Fradin was silent.

"Excuse me, sir, may I know your name?"

He changed his name.

The man blushed and waved his hands hastily: "Don't say that, I'm not some lord!"

"You can just call me Karl. My name is Karl von Braun."

Carl could see that Prince Fladin and Pete were dressed elegantly and their temperaments were very different from his own.

If the two parties had not happened to ride in the same carriage, there might have been no chance for them to meet in their lives.

So Carl responded to Vladimir's friendly attitude with enough respect, even to the point of being a little nervous.

……

When in the royal capital, Fradin's understanding of the monster red tide and the border was war and heroes, honor, merit and mission.

At this time of year, the King's Army, composed of professionals and ordinary soldiers, would regroup and march to the border, preparing for a fierce confrontation lasting several days with the monsters emerging from the dark forest.

He didn’t consider what ordinary people at the border would encounter and face in the process.

After talking with Karl von Braun, Prince Vladin suddenly felt that his understanding was somewhat one-sided.

For a king, a ruler.

He had more than just war to think about.

And the people of the kingdom who were affected by the war.

Especially the three border territories.

The people here have to face the most violent impact of the monster red tide every year.

The so-called border people's "strong martial virtues and tough customs" are not born that way, but are the result of inevitable evolution.

If the rulers do not consider how to take good care of these people.

They will find their own way to find the most suitable place for survival within their capabilities.

no doubt.

Carl's situation is not an isolated case.

There were many people in the carriage of this worry-free journey who were in a similar situation to Carl. They brought their families, most of their property and savings, and came to Ceylon and headed for Dawn City.

There must be many "Karls" in the Marquisate of Nochima and the Count of Karez who have not yet set off or are about to set off.

They also heard the rumors about Dawn City.

Then he will most likely make a decision similar to Carl's.

Even though they had never been to Dawn City before, and even though all they knew about the city came from other people's descriptions.

But they had already been full of affection and longing for Dawn City.

Emotions resonate.

After hearing Carl's description, Prince Fradin couldn't help but have more expectations for Dawn City.

He was curious.

What kind of city is Dawn City now that can attract so many people to risk traveling far away to go there!
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(End of this chapter)