Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 1079 Shadows on the City Wall
“That’s the capital of the North.” Alexandrs pointed calmly to the magnificent city in front of her.

The children immediately clung to the car windows.

The countries mentioned earlier, whether large or small, are all quite similar, except for that one with violets or something similar, which has some unique features.

Even the royal capital is not as magnificent as Emilia City.

The children didn't feel anything about that land of earth.

It's just a city full of flowers! It's not like the whole city is full of magical plants.

The only advantage was that it got them to buy a lot of fresh-cut flowers that could be stored for a long time, as well as all sorts of flower varieties.

Of course, the country's essential oils and perfumes are also quite good, but those who grew up in Emilia City are more accustomed to using perfumes produced by magical plants... which can emit the most unique scent according to one's own characteristics and are quite long-lasting.

They actually preferred the most primitive flowers, especially Antirochus.

Although he wouldn't admit it, he was the most enthusiastic guy when it came to buying seeds; if he heard that a seed was missing, he would dig three feet into the ground to find it.

Alexandra also bought quite a lot.

However, it was obvious that she intended to give it to someone else.

The Lord of Qingfeng Territory is known for her love of plants and animals, and she also has a high-level nature mage by her side, so it's perfectly normal for her to do this.

In fact, everyone knew that, given Qingfeng Territory's consistent practices, any seeds that these tourists could buy were definitely in the possession of Master Lori.

When he makes acquisitions, he accepts all comers without discrimination, only distinguishing them by grade.

Even plants that are unpopular outside will be bought at the original price by Qingfengling.

Therefore, caravan members and adventurers going to Qingfeng Territory would usually bring some things with them... Even if they had already bought seeds, or even if they were common grain or vegetable seeds, Qingfeng Territory was willing to give them a package price.

Therefore, even if they don't make a profit, they won't lose money either.

Moreover, the seeds are small; you can just wrap them in paper and carry them in your pocket. Even people with little capital are willing to take a gamble and see if the plant seeds they find in the wild are ones that Qingfeng Territory has never seen before.

That's even higher than the hiring fee for a caravan!

However, only bounties issued by Qingfeng Territory are worth everyone's time and effort... Whether they are lords or subordinates, the people of Qingfeng Territory are very disciplined and never go back on their word.

They certainly wouldn't claim they received it long ago when they clearly didn't.

Therefore, even though the people of Qingfeng Territory are never friendly and don't care about human relationships, their credibility is higher than that of some churches.

Plant seeds are just one of the most insignificant of them all.

Caravans traveling north often suffered huge losses in the past because the nobles who placed the orders would suddenly change their minds, forcing them to sell their goods at discounted prices nearby... and they couldn't blame the nobles who placed the orders.

After all, it's not that the other party doesn't want it, it's that they genuinely can't have it.

The guy next door who came over excitedly to collect the leftover stock is probably the real culprit.

They dealt with the clueless neighbor next door, and also managed to rip off a caravan and get some cheap goods – it was a huge win!

The nobles couldn't do this kind of thing often, so there was no need to worry too much.

But even the smallest probability becomes 100% for the unlucky person.

But after the appearance of Qingfeng Territory, these issues became much easier to resolve.

Every year at the beginning of the year, Qingfeng Territory posts its shopping prices at the adventurer camps outside.

All caravans can obtain this information by contacting a well-known adventure group in their own country.

Generally speaking, the purchase price of Qingfeng territory is not too low; it is at least the market price.

Caravans are never afraid of traveling long distances; they are only afraid of wasting half a year and still not being able to sell anything.

With Qingfeng backing them up, they can turn around and leave with a clear conscience.

This has led to an extremely developed commercial sector in Qingfeng Territory, with an economic circulation rate even higher than that of the Land of Wealth... The high-level, large-scale transactions between important figures, although the profits are unimaginable to ordinary people, are also irrelevant to ordinary people.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Qingfeng Territory is the place in the north with the most complete range of goods... Even the Chamber of Commerce of the Church of Wealth dares not compete for this title.

Alexis must have known that none of the gifts she had carefully purchased could bring any surprise.

But she still carefully selected local specialties from each country, researching and comparing them one by one, sincerely wanting to buy the most perfect gift.

At first, the children didn't quite understand.

But in the end, they seemed to be infected by it, helping Alexandra search for good things everywhere.

They almost forgot they were on their way home.

It wasn't until they finally saw the towering city walls of the Northern Capital that the children came to their senses.

“Mom, you’re almost home!” Mikhail said softly.

Alexandra gently patted his head: "Take a good look~"
If it weren't for the rule in the North that people who come to settle from other countries must come to the capital once, I wouldn't have brought you here.

I probably won't come again.

Penelope was a little confused: "Nobody came to us to register our information!"

“Registration can be done in Qingfeng Territory,” Arigus explained gently, “but we must first have our aura recorded at the national magic array.”

As long as the aura belongs to the same person when passing through both city gates, no one will come looking for them.

Once you arrive at Qingfeng Territory, register your aura directly. The national magic array will compare it with the records at the city gate. If they match exactly, you will be granted permission.

After all, our invitation was sent directly by the nobleman of the territory, so he should be the one to vouch for it. The capital only needs a record, in case anyone denies it later when it comes time to settle accounts.”

Penelope opened her mouth slightly: "So, you've got the guts?"

“Of course.” Alexandrs suddenly smiled. “The Northern Kingdom values ​​military merit above all else, so it is never afraid of any rebellion or chaos.”

Soldiers yearn for anything that can bring them military merit.

Of course, this is on the premise that the interests of the country are not harmed.

Pepe, this isn't actually contradictory, is it?

Penelope thought for a moment and then nodded decisively.

Soldiers take pride in fighting bravely, so they are not afraid of any conspiracies or tricks.

But this doesn't mean they look forward to war... Even if they themselves are not afraid to sacrifice, the country will inevitably suffer.

She looked at Alexandra and asked cautiously, "Mom, were you also a soldier?"

Mikhail and Antilokos looked at Penelope together... It seemed the girl had finally realized something was wrong.

Indeed, Alexandra is quite composed when she's out; she just goes shopping everywhere.

However, Ariges's frequent mutterings in the carriage revealed a lot... This Lori must like it, and that Ariges must be happy.

That naturalness was something a former follower could never put on.

Only a family can have this kind of courage.

Given the identity Alexandra uses, even if she is close to Alexandra and Lori, she will still maintain a certain respect and distance.

It won't be like it is now, no different from sisters... She might even mutter that Lowry would only choose the former between flashy and impractical and the latter.

Not to mention Penelope, Euphemia also sensed that something was wrong.

So, although they were all very curious about the capital of the Northern Kingdom, none of them wanted to get off the carriage and explore it.

After all, it's not a big secret who a woman's father is.

It is at least within the scope of information that Euphemia can see.

Alex looked at the children with their various expressions, and frankly nodded and then shook her head: "It can only be considered that I have been in the army, but it is not a military position."

These were simply the guards and attendants that a proper Grand Knight would bring with him.

Penelope gave a stiff smile: "Oh...it seems I'll have a very pleasant time in Maple Territory."

Alexis glanced at her: "I think you'll get along well with Lily."

Then she looked at everyone and smiled: "You are all very smart, that's good. There are some things I can't say out loud, you can only understand them yourselves."

It seems you won't be intimidated by an overly enthusiastic welcome.

Antirochus tilted his head and suddenly realized that his previous assumptions might have been a bit too conservative.

He might not need to start from the bottom, but would be sent directly to the side of the future White Dragon Lord.

Antirochus didn't think that the people of Qingfeng Territory would reject them, the outsiders.

Mikhail and Penelope are Pat's children.

But, shouldn't we test it first?

Putting aside ability, what about loyalty?
Therefore, he had made sufficient mental preparations and even prepared several contingency plans, so that he would not have any problems even if he was dumped at some village office.

But Alexis clearly didn't think it was necessary.

After appearing by the side of that prospective lord Lily, it will never be possible for her to be sent to the grassroots level for testing again!

The kind of grassroots work that tests people's abilities is not their own, but rather the acting skills of their subordinates.

Qingfeng Territory is not that bad.

Euphemia suddenly spoke softly, "Pepe, Il, would you like to look out the window?"

Their carriage had already entered the outer city gate.

We are currently walking along the main road towards the inner city.

However, since they didn't intend to stay, they turned a corner after reaching the inner city moat and prepared to drive towards the side gate.

It was getting dark.

Euphemia, who didn't want to use her brain, had nothing better to do than practice her eyesight... Seeing in the dark was a skill that could be cultivated, and she was currently training in it.

Then she noticed the shadows floating on the city wall along with their carriage.

Of course, if the other party hadn't used Dark Night Divine Magic, she might not have been able to detect it.

Even without thinking, Euphemia could guess who this person was who, despite not being a follower of the Night, could use Night magic and was paying unusual attention to them.

Tsk~ Aren't you afraid of being seen?
Indeed, there are no Dark Night Favorites in the Northern Kingdom, so no one would notice his actions.

But she, who could see through it, would never expose it.

(End of this chapter)