Chapter 6, Exploration Order.

Two people pushed open the door and entered. The room didn't look luxurious, with only a mahogany desk, several bookshelves, and a few high-backed chairs placed opposite each other. At this moment, a somewhat obese middle-aged nobleman was sitting behind the desk. From his still somewhat dazed eyes, the red mark on the side of his face, and the glistening liquid on the corner of his lips, it could be inferred that he had just been sleeping.

The guard took the noble emblem and carefully examined it. The pattern on it is indeed genuine, and then returned the emblem to Suren.

The slave market is located on the other side of the city. After half an hour, the carriage stopped at the entrance of a bustling market. Sulun got off the carriage and walked into the slave market.

Most of these slaves are naked, with only a dirty rag covering their loins. Many of them bear whip marks, their eyes vacant and lifeless, devoid of any vitality. These are the lowest class of slaves.

The next morning, after a simple breakfast at the inn, Suren rented a carriage for one silver nar and headed to the slave market.

Su Lun took two or three steps up the stairs, but was stopped by a guard as soon as he stood at the gate.

On the dome of the hall, there is also a mural depicting the War of Independence. It was because of this war that the Kingdom of Florence defeated the invaders and gained independence.

Yes, Your Excellency Julian. Surin smiled and nodded at Julian.

Sir, this is the Noble Council. What can I assist you with?

The hero figures in the history of the Kingdom of Florence are carved on the pillars, while the reliefs on the walls depict important historical events since the founding of the Kingdom of Florence. The entire noble council looks grand and magnificent.

Buy the Exploit Order? Hearing the guard's words, Julian looked at Suren with some surprise, not even bothering to wipe the corner of his eye.

Sign your name and then pay 500 golden dinars.

Your Excellency Julian, this gentleman is here to purchase the Pioneer Permit.

The northern province is located on the border of the kingdom. There are many primitive races or tribes living around, still in their primitive societies. Every year, the kingdom's army engages in local wars with these races and tribes, capturing a considerable number of prisoners of war. This is also one of the sources of slaves in the slave market. Additionally, there are professional slave-catching teams that venture into the wilderness to capture slaves. Of course, there are also unfortunate individuals who are sold into slavery because they cannot repay their debts.

The guard stepped forward and knocked on the door, but there was no response from inside the room. After waiting for a while, the guard increased the strength and knocked on the door again. This time, some movement finally came from the room.

Suren took out his noble badge and handed it to him, saying, "I want to buy a Pioneer's License."

After checking the time, realizing that the sky had already darkened, Suren decided not to go to the slave market and went straight back to the inn to rest.

The location of the Noble Council is not difficult to find. It is right next to the Lord's Mansion on the square. The residence of the Noble Council is second only to the temple and the Lord's Mansion in this city. The entire building is situated on a three-story pedestal, with twelve granite pillars, each with a diameter of one meter, at the front. On top is a hemispherical dome.

Upon entering the hall, Su Luncould finally appreciate its grandeur and magnificence. The hall was at least 500 square meters in size, with a height exceeding 10 meters. The entire hall was covered by a semi-circular dome, and what was even more surprising was that there was not a single pillar supporting such a spacious hall.

Okay young man, take your exploration order and go, wish you good luck!

It is no wonder that he is surprised. You see, he may not be able to sell more than a few tickets for his expedition in a whole year. Although the expedition seems promising, the number of truly successful ones can be counted on one hand. The majority of the aristocrats who purchased the expedition eventually returned empty-handed with disappointment.

Julian placed the gold nugget on a balance for weighing. After confirming the accurate quantity, he then picked up the seal and stamped it on the parchment.

Well, don't blame me for not reminding you later. Julian shrugged, then took a stamped parchment from the shelf behind him, picked up a quill pen next to it, and wrote a line of cursive letters on the blank parchment, then handed it to Suren.

Madam/Sir, thank you for your reminder. I am well aware of what I am doing," Su Lin said calmly.

Suren picked up the pen and signed his name on the parchment scroll, then placed a bag of 100 gold dinars on the table.

The bronze statue is about four to five meters tall, meticulously carved with every detail vividly portrayed. It appears lifelike and exudes a majestic aura at first glance, leaving no doubt that it is the work of a master.

It's not that he doesn't want to recruit free citizens, but very few free citizens are willing to follow the nobles to the newly opened territories. Although the nobles offer various preferential conditions to the free citizens, the number of willing ones is scarce. Only bankrupt farmers or unemployed wanderers would be tempted, after all, the mortality rate of opening up new territories is too high.

Suren took the exploration order, said thank you, and then turned and left the noble council. Next, he needs to recruit a group of people. Developing a territory is not an easy task. He needs to prepare a large amount of gold na'er. In addition to recruiting a territory guard, he also needs to purchase food, tools, medicine, etc. After the territory is initially stabilized, he will also need to purchase slaves for farming.

The main entrance is adorned with two bronze statues of knights riding on spirited horses. They represent Charlemagne and Wilson, who were the most powerful legendary knights and highest commanders in the history of the kingdom. The statues depict the knights on horseback, holding long spears and pointing towards the front, as if leading a massive army into battle.

Walking into the slave market, a strong unpleasant odor hits you in the face, like the smell of various excrements soaked and fermented after being heated. Sewage flows on the ground, while on both sides of the road, some slave traders loudly advertise their merchandise. Behind them, in cages, are many thin and dirty slaves.

Seeing this wooden door, Sulun was also amazed. The material of this wooden door, ironwood, is not cheap. It is a type of wood that only grows in the north. This kind of wood is as hard as iron, not easily deformed or burned, and weighs only one-fourth of steel. However, it grows slowly. In general, it is used to make high-level shields. For a piece this size, it would take at least fifty years to grow.

Come in. A somewhat lazy voice sounded behind the door.

A dozen or so clerks were busy in the hall. Suren and the guards did not disturb them. They followed the guard to a beautifully carved ironwood door.

Boy, don't blame me for not reminding you. Don't think that reading a few knight novels makes expanding territory no big deal. You should know that there are already hundreds, if not thousands, of abandoned territories in the wilderness.

Mr., please follow me.The guard made a gesture of invitation, and then led Suren into the noble council.