Silvermoon City once again returned to its former prosperity and noise, as if the previous coup d'etat and bloody battle did not exist.
But those who are interested can feel a completely different temperament from the faces of the half-elf people. Compared with before, they seem to have completely changed their race.
Lawrence Ullman felt the change.
As the eldest son of the Uman family and the first heir to the earl title, Viscount Lawrence has been to Silvermoon City several times. After seeing him, the half-elves at that time still bent their waists very low, unlike now. , although the attitude is still respectful, but it has already brought a taste of being neither humble nor overbearing.
"Sorry, Lord Viscount, all the food for our chamber of commerce has been pre-ordered by the Angelet family."
It's the Angelet family again!
Viscount Lawrence was depressed for a while. He almost visited all the big and small chambers of commerce in Silvermoon City in the past few days, only to find that all of them had been preempted by the Angelet family.
Thinking of the half-elf nobles who visited before, their respectful attitude and some vague hints, Viscount Lawrence rubbed his chin and sighed secretly:
"Colin Angelet, is the real owner of Silvermoon City now?"
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"Master Viscount, outside there is a Viscount Lawrence who claims to be the eldest son of Earl Uman, asking to see you."
Ke Lin was stunned for a moment, apparently he did not expect to meet someone from the Uman family in Silvermoon City. After pondering for a moment, he made a random gesture to invite him in.
Viscount Lawrence is a handsome and elegant young man, about twenty years old, with a pair of burgundy pupils like his father, Earl Uman, with an impeccable smile on his mouth, and he is very polite in every move. The style of the earl's eldest son.
But Ke Lin looked down on the other party anyway, but he never forgot that the Uman family was extremely suspected of plotting to assassinate him.
Of course, on the surface, Colin still put on a cordial and friendly attitude: "Your Excellency Viscount Lawrence, welcome to Silvermoon City!"
"Your Excellency Viscount Angelet, thank you for your hospitality!
My father has always said that you are a military prodigy, and I did not expect to be verified so quickly. In the Battle of Silvermoon City, your glorious deeds of defeating the Pegasus Legion in the Eastern Realm with the remnants of the Black Cavalry Army and the half-elf Silvermoon Guard have spread throughout the Northern Territory, and countless bards are singing your name! "
The words of praise came from Viscount Lawrence, with a sincere smile on his handsome face. Even though he knew it was a polite remark, the person being complimented still felt his sincerity.
"You are too famous. The battle of Silvermoon City was mainly due to the bravery and skill of the soldiers. I really didn't do much." Ke Lin smiled and invited the other party to sit down at the round table, and asked the maid to bring coffee.
While sipping coffee, Viscount Lawrence looked at the furnishings in the palace, and seemed to be deeply attracted by the murals and sculptures. It took him a long time to smile with satisfaction, as if he had gained great satisfaction from the appreciation.
Colin doesn't have such an appreciation ability. In his opinion, these famous paintings and sculptures might as well be exchanged for gold coins...
"I don't know what's the matter with His Excellency Lawrence coming to Silvermoon City? If there's anything I can help with, you might as well just tell me."
"In fact, this is the case. You must have heard that the northern border is currently suffering from famine, and the territory of the Uman family is of course no exception. Therefore, my father sent me to Silvermoon City this time just to buy a batch of food. Go back to solve the urgent need.
However, in the past few days, I have traveled all over the major chambers of commerce in Silvermoon City, only to find that you have already purchased all the food in advance. That's why I came here with a cheeky face and wanted to buy some grain from you. "
Colin put down the coffee cup and deliberately showed a embarrassed expression:
"That's it. In fact, I am very willing to help the Uman family. After all, our two families are also considered in-laws. However, the food gap in the territory of the Angelet family is indeed too large. Even with the current food reserves in Silvermoon City, it is not enough It can only be regarded as barely enough, so... "
Hearing Colin's prevarication, Viscount Lawrence still kept smiling on the surface, but he had already scolded in his heart—
The agricultural level of the half-elf kingdom is famous all over the world, and Silvermoon City has always been known as the empire's granary. In the past, the food produced by the half-elf kingdom was more than enough to supply half of the northern border, but now it is said that it is barely enough to supply a viscount
Liar!
"My lord Viscount, I can understand your embarrassment. However, the Uman family really needs help now. Well, as long as you are willing to allocate a part of the grain to sell to us, I can accept any price."
Ke Lin was overjoyed, waiting for your words!
He has monopolized the grain of Silvermoon City this time. In addition to supplying the Viscount, he planned to sell the excess to make a fortune. Now that someone who has been taken advantage of has come to him, of course he will not be polite.
"Ahem, you're out of touch. Since the Uman family is so short of food, of course I won't do nothing, but I won't take advantage of others' danger, so I'll sell it to you at the market price."
"Thank you, Lord Viscount!" Viscount Lawrence thanked quickly.
However, he knew in his heart that this so-called "market price" was definitely not the market price of Silvermoon City, but the market price of the northern border.
But now the price of food in the north has skyrocketed...
Does this have the face to say "will not take advantage of others"
Ke Lin Shiran picked up the coffee cup and said with a smile: "I will arrange someone to contact you. You can discuss the specific details of the transaction with him."
"Okay." Viscount Lawrence had no choice but to nod in response.
Afterwards, he asked again: "Master Viscount, I would like to ask, when will you set off to return to the north?"
"Tomorrow is Queen Aisha's coronation ceremony, and I plan to return after watching the ceremony."
Viscount Lawrence didn't seem to be surprised by this, he just reminded with a smile: "Master Viscount, the northern border has been a bit uneasy recently, and you should be more careful when you go back."
A sneer appeared on the corner of Ke Lin's mouth: "With the escort of the Black Cavalry, I want to see who has the guts to attack me."
"Ah, that's right! I was worrying too much!" Viscount Lawrence slapped his head and laughed.
After taking a sip of coffee, Viscount Lawrence said again: "Master Viscount, I wonder if you have heard of a rumor circulating in the northern border during this period?"
"What rumor?"
"Rumors say that the famine in the north is actually a trick of the Duke of St. Hilde."
Ke Lin's heart moved, and he had already understood, but on the surface he asked calmly, "What plan?"
"When the troll broke through the northern defense line and invaded the hinterland of the northern border, it was actually a play deliberately performed by the Duke. The purpose was to paralyze the troll and lure the snake out of the hole, so as to create a chance for the Black Cavalry to win in one battle."
Colin drank his coffee silently, but he was cursing inwardly, isn't this the first strategy proposed by your old man, Earl Uman? Why do you want to blame the Duke of St. Hilde now
"Didn't you say that this is a rumor? It probably doesn't have much credibility."
"Yes. However, if the rumor is true, Lord Viscount, do you think the Duke of St. Hilde is responsible for the famine?"
Colin blinked, remained silent for a moment, and suddenly said solemnly: "If it is true, then the Duke of St. Hilde should indeed be responsible for it."
Hearing Colin's answer, Viscount Lawrence finally showed a sincere smile.
Afterwards, the two chatted casually for a few more words, and Viscount Lawrence took the initiative to leave.
Looking at the back of the other party gradually going away, Colin can already confirm that—
A storm is about to sweep across the North!
(end of this chapter)