Chapter 392 Traveling Merchant
Demon King Calendar Year 649.
February 21, morning.
Open the city.
Although Viola didn't waste a single soldier when she captured this place, many buildings were damaged due to the fire in the city and the white dragon's riot in the city.
But now that everything has been basically repaired, the city has returned to its former peace and prosperity, with a constant flow of merchants coming and going.
It's not like I've never seen a war before. As long as it's not a siege, it's impossible to stop the caravan from moving forward.
However, many of the nobles and officials in the open city had their homes confiscated by Viola for treason, and the manpower was suddenly insufficient.
Until all government departments resume normal functions, they can only be temporarily overloaded.
Of course, Viola cannot be a hands-off shopkeeper. The affairs of Leon's territory have just been handed over to Grand Duke Weiss. Before she has been free for a long time, Viola has to start busy with the government affairs of the open city.
As usual, Viola was reading documents in the office, but the difference was that there was an uninvited guy chattering beside her.
"The defensive barrier of Open City has been repaired. I personally supervised and guided the repair. The strength is higher than before."
"Um."
"The gang organizations in the sewers have also been cleared out. The current wealth alone has reached 50,000, and there are still many hidden wealth waiting to be discovered one by one."
"Um."
"The construction of your temple went very smoothly. I specially designed a set of pulleys. However, high-quality stone is not easy to find. I am currently looking for a stone supplier."
"Um."
Viola put down her pen and looked helplessly at Aldai who rushed into the office early in the morning:
"My dear cousin, you came here specifically to report these things to me, right?"
"I just want you to know that I haven't been slacking off during this time."
Viola didn't believe it, she knew Aldé too well.
"Tell me, what do you want to do?"
"Well...that's what happened. I checked the records and found that one of the seven apostles in the Age of Mythology..."
"It goes without saying."
Viola picked up the pen again:
"You want to find the Demon King's Ring again, right? I tell you clearly that you can't."
"Eh..."
"No long sounds allowed!"
Aldai is very interested in the relationship between the Demon King's Ring and the Demon King God, and what happened in the mythical age. No matter how busy she is, she will find time to look for clues.
But if Aldai wanted to verify it on the spot, it would be impossible for her to go by herself. It would be too risky.
Due to what happened last time, Aldee may have been targeted. She cannot return to the academic city to recruit guards for the time being. In other words, if she really wants to find the Demon King's Ring, she can only recruit people from Viola's men. try to find.
This also means that if Viola doesn't nod, Aldai will not be able to find anyone anyway.
"Your Majesty specifically told me that you are not allowed to look for the Demon King's Ring again, at least not for the time being."
"But this time I'm very sure."
"That won't work either!"
"At least check the accuracy and dig out later..."
"If it doesn't work, it won't work. I'm sure you'll change your plan when you say you want to check it out."
Alday has absolutely no credibility in this regard.
Just when Aldai was about to give her some more hard time, Zola suddenly knocked on the door and came in.
"I'm sorry to disturb you, Your Highness. There is a businessman outside who wants to see you. We saw that she was acting suspiciously, so we took control of her in advance."
"merchant?"
Viola thought for a while and found that she had not arranged any meetings with any businessmen recently.
"You don't know, do you? Okay, let's get her away now."
"Wait a minute." Aldai suddenly remembered something and asked: "Is her name Teresa, and she claims to sell anything as long as she gives you money?"
"Uh, yes, you know her?"
"I know her. She may be here to see me. Bring her here."
Zola looked at Viola, saw her nodding, and turned to lead the way.
Viola seemed a little interested in this businessman who would sell anything as long as he gave money.
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Not long after, the businessman named Teresa was brought into the office, followed by Shelley and Zola, probably because they were afraid that she would suddenly hurt someone.
Teresa was carrying a large backpack, thick travel clothes and a large cloak. It made jingling noises as she walked. It was unclear what was stuffed in her bag.
And what is more conspicuous than the backpack is her head.
Teresa's body is human-shaped, but her head is that of a red-furred fox.
She is a fox, a very intelligent race.
Most fox people wander around and spend most of their lives on the road. Many of them have become traveling businessmen and are famous in the multiverse world for their unique shrewdness and ability.
Moreover, the proportion of mages and warlocks among the fox people is very high. It is said that they are a race favored by magic. Even the pure businessmen encountered on the road may have one or two small spells.
"Oh my dear, Your Highness Viola, the traveling businessman Teresa sends you my regards."
Her voice sounded young but smooth.
"It's a good thing that your knights are alert, but I wish they were a little more friendly. My wrists are about to break."
"I believe my knight was only doing his job."
"Of course, I believe it too, Your Highness."
As she said that, she looked at Aldai again.
"Miss Alday, you are so hard to find."
"Stop complaining, I won't give you less money. Have you found what I want?"
"It took a little effort and a few favors, but I finally found it."
Teresa opened her backpack and took out a book that was obviously a manuscript.
"The oldest collection of apostolic hymns you asked me to find is here, but..."
She rubbed her fingers:
"You also know that this is not easy, so I ask for three thousand gold coins."
"Bought it!"
Aldai did not hesitate for a moment. As long as this book of poems was genuine, Aldai would be able to more accurately locate the seven apostles' course of action and the location of the Demon King's Ring.
"Thank you for your patronage. It's not worth traveling so far."
Teresa's face was filled with a smile from the bottom of her heart. Sure, who wouldn't be happy making money?
Three thousand gold coins is a sky-high price that most people cannot afford, but for Aldai, this price is very suitable and may even be considered a bargain.
At this time Viola asked:
"I heard that as long as you can afford the price, you will sell everything, right?"
"Yes, you can always trust the credibility of traveling merchant Theresa."
"Then you should also know the situation I am currently facing. I want the troop deployment of the four-nation coalition. Can I get it?"
"What a coincidence, I am also waiting for this sentence from you."
Trocha took out another stacked map from his bag:
"Compared to the collection of poems requested by Miss Aldai, your request is relatively easy, but in view of its importance, I want one thousand gold coins, and I will also accept gems of the same price as payment."
The so-called force arrangement refers to the arrangement of the four-nation coalition forces in the Demon Kingdom of Avarus, information such as where they are attacking and how many in number they are attacking.
It is indeed not difficult to find out this part of the information, but what is difficult is accuracy and integrating all the information.
If Trosha hadn't lied, this was not something a traveling businessman could get his hands on...
(End of chapter)