Imperial Crown

Philip was sitting in the swaying carriage, leaning against the carriage in a daze.

The carriage suddenly stopped, and the inertia woke the Chamber of Commerce president up, so he didn't bump into the roof of the carriage.

"Mr. Philip, we're here." The driver's voice sounded.

He grabbed the box of magic cores at hand, confirmed the number, breathed a sigh of relief, pushed open the door and walked down.

As soon as he got off the car, he frowned and whispered to the driver: "Didn't I tell you to stop the car in Eagle Town and walk the rest of the way by myself?"

The driver lowered his head: "President Philip, I saw that you slept too soundly, so..."

Before he finished speaking, the guards at the gate of the castle called out: "Mr. Philip, ask your servant to move the car away. The Baron is waiting for you in the study."

"Oh, good, good!" Philip nodded with a smile, and then scolded the driver: "Didn't you hear it? Hurry up!"

The driver drove the car to the side of the road, Philip tidied his clothes, and walked into the castle holding the box.

Although it was already eight o'clock in the morning, the weather was still dark.

All kinds of carriages and horses came in and out of the spacious gate of Eagle Castle, carrying large bags of food.

Raven's guards wore full sets of armor and held weapons to guard the sentry posts. Even on the city walls that were usually unattended, there were people on duty, staring at everyone coming and going.

After crossing the drawbridge, you can still see three groups of personal soldiers patrolling the courtyard, with heavy footsteps and serious expressions, looking at everyone with a sense of scrutiny.

On the side of the castle, carriages kept stopping, and strong laborers carried bags of grain into the warehouse in a serious and orderly manner.

Entering the hall, the servants and maids who came and went would greet him as usual, but they all looked hurried, as if they were weighed down by something.

All the way to the third floor, as soon as he reached the door of the study, Philip was stopped by Volaf.

The latter glanced at the door and whispered, "My lord, there is something going on, you wait first."

"Okay, I understand, I understand!" Philip smiled and stood by the door waiting, quite curious about who Raven was meeting.

Then he heard Nancy's voice.

"Raven, you spent almost all your money on buying equipment last time. You should be short of money now, right?"

Then came Raven's voice: "Hmm, so what?"

"So I can give you money!"

In the room, Nancy leaned on the desk with both hands, stared at Raven's eyes with crystal eyes and asked: "1,000 gold coins, take me to Bloody Highlands, how about it?"

"I knew you were doing this." Raven rubbed his temple impatiently and glared back: "Then I officially tell you, I will never take you to Bloody Highlands."

"Then you think the money is too little?" Nancy pouted and sat back in the chair: "2,000 gold coins, how about it?"

Raven pursed his lips and raised his hand to drive him away.

"That's 3,000 gold coins!" Nancy sat up straight and said as if giving an ultimatum: "No more, these are all the gold coins I have now!"

"It's not about money." Raven frowned: "Miss Nancy, I'm not as free as you. I have a lot of things to do now. If you don't have anything else to say, please leave immediately, okay?"

Although the gold coins are tempting, time is limited. Even if the money is in hand now, it is difficult to transform it into the strength of oneself or the army before going to the Bloody Highlands. It is really not worth it to take into account Nancy, the troublemaker.

"Raven!" Nancy was really angry after being rejected repeatedly, and slammed the table.

"Nancy!" Raven also slammed the table.

The four looked at each other and stalemated for a while. Nancy pursed her lips, snorted, turned around and rushed out.

Bang——

The door was thrown on the door frame and kept opening and closing.

Raven straightened the documents that were blown by the wind and cleared his throat: "Philip, I see you, come in."

"Yes, sir!"

Philip responded, and his face froze as he walked into the door.

Raven was not wearing a casual dress or a formal suit, but a set of shiny black leather armor!

After closing the door properly, Philip turned around and saluted, with a flattering smile on his face, and a golden tooth shining: "It's an honor to accept your summons, Baron Raven!"

"Well, sit down." Raven pointed to the chair opposite.

Carefully lowering half of his buttocks, Philip respectfully placed the box on the table and pushed it in front of Raven: "Sir, this is the magic core you want, but time is tight, and only six have been collected..."

Gently opening the box, Raven nodded slowly.

There are eleven magic cores left in his hand, plus these six, a total of seventeen, leaving seven magic cores for backup, and the rest can be used to strengthen the warhorse.

Philip lowered his head, glancing at Raven's face from time to time, feeling a little uneasy.

Just then, Raven snapped the box shut: "How much did you hear?"

"Ah?" Philip was stunned, swallowed his saliva, rolled his eyes and said in a panic: "Sir, what are you talking about? I don't understand, what..."

"Hmm?" Raven leaned over with his elbows on the table and asked again: "How much did you hear?"

"This..." Philip's mouth twitched slightly, and he forced a smile and said: "I heard... Bloody Highlands."

This is also the reason why he had such a big reaction when he saw Raven's outfit when he entered the door.

The meaning contained in the name Bloody Heights, the tense atmosphere of Eagle Castle, and Raven in military uniform really surprised him, and even made him a little scared.

Raven said slowly: "Don't worry, at least for now, there is no news that the rogue bandits in the bloody highlands will be captured."

"That's good..." Fili breathed a long sigh of relief.

"It's me, ready to lead the attack."

"Huh?!" Fili took a sharp breath and looked at Raven with wide eyes.

He is crazy! ?

In the middle of winter, traveling hundreds of miles to attack a dangerous barren land and fight away from those fierce bandits?

As we all know, war is expensive.

Baron Raven, doesn’t he want the Flash Gold Merchant Association to pay for it?

"Lord Baron, I'm sorry for my confusion. Did I hear wrongly?"

Raven shook his head slightly: "No, you heard right."

"This, this..." He didn't bother to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead, and Fili licked his dry lips: "Sir... you have great plans and great courage. Our Shining Gold Chamber of Commerce will definitely..."

"Okay, don't be so panicked. I don't plan to ask you to pay." Raven took a sip of water to moisten his throat and continued: "How can I trust you to take charge of it alone?"

Feili was stunned: "Sir, what are you...?"

"I plan to attack Bloody Heights, so the private soldiers stationed in Goldshire have to be withdrawn." Raven said slowly: "In this way, someone will be needed to maintain the security of Goldshire, and when I am not around, there will be People should be responsible for handling government affairs and lawsuits in Jinshan Town.”

Like riding a roller coaster, Fili's mood fluctuated greatly, and his eyes shone: "Sir, do you want me to take charge of Goldshire?"

That was Gold Flash Town, the largest market town in the entire Eagle Territory, and even within hundreds of kilometers around it.

Being able to take charge of such a town is a wish that Fili didn't even dare to make when he prayed!

"That's what I originally thought." Raven smacked her tongue: "But now..."

"Sir, I was so shocked before. I didn't expect you to have the courage of a lion!" Fili said eagerly: "If you really hand over Goldsmith Town to me, I will definitely manage it in an orderly manner!"

"What if it can't be done?" Raven said playfully: "For example, there was trouble in Goldshire when I left, or the taxes dropped a lot next year?"

"Absolutely not!" Fili patted his chest: "I am willing to spend my own money to recruit people and maintain the security of Gold Town! As for the tax revenue for the coming year, if it is lower than the average level of previous years, I will make up for the shortfall. !”

"Very good." Raven took out a volume of paperwork and pushed it in front of Fili: "Then from today on, you will be the administrative officer of Goldsmith Town. You will be responsible for me when I am here. When I am not here, you and Ge Go directly to Mr. Den and obey all his orders!”

"This is your appointment letter."

Fili took the appointment letter, his hands were shaking.

Finally! He was finally no longer just a businessman, and truly came into contact with real power.

"Lord Baron, don't worry!" Feili nodded firmly and said, "I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

"About the attack on Bloody Highlands, no one can know about it." Raven waved his hand: "Go ahead."

"yes!"

Coming out of the study, Feili was so excited that he felt as if he was stepping on clouds. He was as light as a swallow and walked back to the carriage. It was not until he sat back in the carriage and looked at the documents in his hand that he felt a little bit of reality. Feel.

Recalling the details of today's conversation with Raven, the excitement on Fili's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of awe.

The counterattack on the Bloody Highlands was by no means a whim. The group of war horses that arrived yesterday and the food that is constantly being transported into the castle today are proof!

Fortunately for War Horse, food is not something you can get just when you want it, especially now that food prices are soaring.

This batch of grain should have been purchased at least two months ago!

Thinking of this, Feili couldn't help but sigh: "The Baron really has a long-term vision."

Not only is it long-term, but it is also ambitious, and its vision is not limited to the small Eagle Territory.

Finger caressing the rough appointment letter, Fili felt mixed emotions in his heart.

Currently in the Eagle Territory, apart from Gordon and Denise, he is the only one who shares Raven's power.

That was Goldsmith Town that had just been taken back.

"With such courage, is the Griffith family really going to rise?"

There is a heavy gate between the common people and the nobles. If you can cross it, you will be completely transformed; if you cannot cross it, you will just be an animal wallowing in the dirt!

Businessmen are just fatter.

Moreover, this door cannot be knocked with just gold coins.

"Then... let me make a bet too."

Feili held the letter of appointment as if he were holding the ticket to the door of the nobility, dreaming longingly:

"Serve the Baron wholeheartedly, maybe I will become a noble one day!"

At the same time, in Lei's study room, Old Gordon asked: "Lord Baron, Philip is timid and afraid of getting into trouble. I'm afraid he is not a suitable candidate, right?"

"I just want him to be timid and fearful, so that he can be controlled easily and not grow too big." Raven said calmly: "How is the food arrangement going?"

"Half of the first batch of 250,000 kilograms has been stored. It will be completed before dark, sir." Old Gordon said: "In five days, the second batch of grain will be delivered."

"Hmm..." Raven pondered, stood up and walked out the door: "Where is the enchanted equipment?"

Old Gordon pushed his monocle and followed: "November 16, which is the day after tomorrow, sir!"

"The day after tomorrow..."

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