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There are not many big cities in the Principality of Phoenix. After walking for a day, the team only saw a few large-scale manors, not even a small town with the layout of Deep Forest Town.
We rested four times on the way and ate some dry food. Ani's condition was better than expected, and his journey was not delayed.
It was getting late, and the Nut Mercenary Group sped up.
"Mr. Aini, there is a castle twenty miles ahead. Let's spend the night there today, okay?" Flamengo asked Aini for his opinion.
"You are familiar with it, I will not interfere with your plan." Ani replied to Flamenco in a very graceful manner.
Salin was noncommittal and pretended not to hear what Flamengo said. He and Ani both have a lot of gems on their bodies, and it is impossible to completely trust the Nut Mercenary Group. However, both of them were able to hide the aura of gems without revealing any flaws, which would not cause the Nut Mercenary Group to harbor any ill intentions.
If Saleen was nervous, it probably wouldn't take these veteran mercenaries to figure out what was wrong with them.
The team immediately turned north and galloped onto a small road. Both sides of the path are no longer farmland, but dense woods. The towering trees on both sides pressed their branches towards the middle of the road, and it seemed as if the sky had turned dark in advance.
Twenty miles later, after speeding up, the group arrived in front of a castle in less than half an hour.
This is an ancient castle, in the style of the Fourth Dynasty, with tall spires and gorgeous stone carvings. Instead of crenellations, there are V-shaped sawtooth gaps on the castle. It even retains the turret of the magic cannon.
Such a castle could only be owned by at least the Marquis level during the Fourth Dynasty.
There was a goshawk circling in the sky. Salin raised his head and could not see the details of the hawk clearly. In front of the castle gate, Javelin was chatting and laughing with two soldiers in full armor. It seemed that both parties were familiar with each other.
Salin thought to himself that the Nut Mercenary Group had already chosen this place to rest, and the discussion with Aini was just to be polite.
"Baron Cook is my friend." Flamenco explained. He took Aini and others to rest here to ensure safety. Although this place is far away from the border, it is still a bit desolate. Camping in the wild and encountering thieves is very troublesome.
Entering the castle, the layout inside the castle is not as rough as that of Skochina, nor is it as dark and cramped as the Tangulas Empire. There are many stone houses on the side of the spacious horse road that can accommodate four soldiers. They are too spacious to be like battle fortifications.
In the castle hall, Baron Cook personally received Flamenco and his party with a cheerful face.
"Old friend, how long has it been since you came to see me!" Baron Cook was tall, and the silk covering his body could not cover his muscles. He was in his thirties, in his prime. As he spoke, he hugged Flamengo forcefully, not afraid that Flamengo's armor would scratch his expensive silk robe.
Salin couldn't help but think of Viscount Guge, who was also the same age and still had the same vitality.
After Baron Cook and Flamengo finished their greetings, he greeted Salin: "Master Mage, I'm too busy catching up with old friends. I'm sorry."
"Your Excellency Baron, your wealth is truly astonishing!" Salin did not mince words. This castle was too luxurious for a baron.
Baron Cook showed no embarrassment. He smiled heartily and said: "Master Mage, you are a Scotian."
"How do you know?" Salin was a little surprised. Baron Cook was indeed rude. After he and the others entered the hall, he did not ask Flamenco to introduce him and kept chatting with him.
"So you won't know some of our little secrets here. I didn't spend much money to buy this castle. In fact, it was half sold and half given away." Baron Cook said proudly.
"Such a thing exists!" Salin looked at the furnishings in the hall, which were perfectly integrated with the style of the castle. It was obvious that they were not matched later. He has quite a lot of knowledge about aristocrats, at least he can distinguish between good and bad.
"It's just a trick played by the House of Lords. To a magician, these are trivial matters." Baron Cook stopped and did not laugh at Salin's shallowness.
Aini smiled and said nothing in the corner. He knew all this very well. Although there was a * involved, it was still a consensual matter. In a big family, he had seen it a lot.
Baron Cook had a cheerful personality and seemed to have good skills. If it was a time of war, he would lead an army to fight with the emperor, and he would be promoted very quickly. It's a pity that the mainland has been at peace for too long, and low-level nobles like him and Viscount Guge can only find ways to camp or hang out.
The castle is very spacious. Let alone a dozen people, it is not a problem to accommodate thousands of soldiers. The bedrooms were set up first, and after everyone took a shower, the dinner began.
The dinner also opened Salin's eyes. Although this was still the Principality of Phoenix, the habits of many nobles were no different from those of the Qin Empire. There are very few metal tableware on the dining table, and even the soup bowls are made of porcelain that is more delicate than jade.
A huge crystal lamp hangs above the restaurant. The crystals used for decoration are made of magic crystals that have no development value or have been scrapped. Even so, three crystal lamps cost thousands of gold coins to buy. However, such expensive lamps are hung above, coupled with the elegant hand-painted paintings on the roof, it is elegant and not exaggerated in the slightest.
Thinking of Viscount Bones' restaurant, Saleen now felt like it was like a pig's nest.
There were snacks before the food was served. The mercenaries were very hungry. In order to get here in one day, no one was accustomed to eating something in the afternoon to replenish their strength. The snacks were eaten by Feng Zhuan Can Yun, but Salin did not move.
Then there is light wine, a shallow cup, just as a gargle to get rid of the sweetness in your mouth. The mercenaries were thirsty and wanted cattle to drink, but there was no more.
Salin, however, braced himself and paid attention to the details. He wanted to live in the Qin Yin Empire and would not have to deal with nobles in the future. He found that the nobles of Qin Yin were very particular about details, even a bold person like Baron Cook.
The maid is very polite, smiles lightly, has nimble hands and feet, and serves the guests quietly. What depressed Salin the most was that those high-end maids were also wearing silk.
When I build a magic tower in the future, I will also build it into the most tasteful magic tower in the entire continent.
Salin secretly made up his mind and set a goal for himself. I forgot which great magician once said that a magician’s practice is not to suffer, but to live a better life. Although Salin doesn't really agree with this statement, he was afraid of poverty when he was a child. When he really becomes a great magician or a great wizard, he may not become like a nouveau riche.
Baron Cook smiled and talked to Flamingo and others. Now that he knew that Aini was from the Clyde family, he did not go out of his way to flatter him. First, since Aini was sent to the Principality of Phoenix, it is unlikely that he is an important member of the family. Second, since Baron Cook took the initiative to leave Qin Yin and work as a spy for His Majesty the Emperor, this in itself was severing ties with the House of Commons. The contentment.
A person who is determined to lean towards the emperor will not hug someone else's lap.
When each dish was distributed to the plate in front of him, there were only a few bites. Although Salin was a magician, he was still growing and he ate happily. There were eighteen dishes, and finally soup and liqueur were served. The mercenaries did not dare to ask for strong drinks while they were still on mission.
After Salin finished eating, he did not drink any more, but instead made himself some healing water. Although Nut's mercenaries thought Salin was a playboy, they were also envious of him. The healing water created by the magician has no side effects and is much better than the holy water of the Holy See. It's a pity that magicians will not waste magic strings to make such things for others.
However, Salin was not satisfied. If he became a mage, he would be able to drink magic liquid every day.
It was created by seventh-level magic. The storage time is shorter, but the effect is even more amazing. It can even cure stubborn diseases and completely improve a person's physical condition. Some magic potions with strange curative effects are often mixed with some magic liquid.
To Salin's relief, because of her status as a maid, Nailis was not brought to the table, but was placed in his room and ate alone. This is a good idea and will save a lot of trouble in the future.
"Your Excellency the Baron."
"Master Mage, just call me Cook. This is Phoenix, not Qin Yin. There are not so many rules."
Cook's words made Salin very fond of him. In comparison, Viscount Guge was a bit artificial.
"When I came here, I saw an eagle on the castle. I heard that the Qin Yin Empire was good at domesticating this kind of animal. Is this kind of eagle a magical beast?" Although Salin's perception is keen, he also hopes to have such a magical pet. At least when there is no swordsman protection, danger can be detected in advance.
"No, it can only be tamed by the royal family." Baron Cook replied doubtfully, and then whispered a few words to a servant behind him. The servant left the restaurant and called a fully armed swordsman at the door.
According to the rules of the Qin Empire, at least ten people must wear armor to protect the baron. And this kind of armored guard needs to be on call at all times.
"My lord." The guard saluted with his sword. She was a handsome but handsome woman. Her armor was made of metal with intricate patterns on the hollows, which was very different from the standard armor of the Qin Yin Empire. Salin recognized it. It was magic armor, and it was much more expensive than a crystal chandelier.
"Straight, go to the tower and see what's going on."
"Yes, sir." The female swordsman Sijia stood out with her head held high, as proud as a peacock. She was not born as a commoner. Although she could not inherit anything from the family, she could gain meritorious service after joining the army, and it was unknown whether she would become a female noble in the future.
Scarlett quickly left the restaurant, walked through the sky garden, and went straight to the tower. The soldiers guarding the tower saw Sijia and greeted him flatteringly: "Captain Sijia..."
"Open the top door." Si Jia said coldly. On the top floor of the tower, there is a piece of alchemical equipment - a telescope.