Chapter 005: Adventurer's Supply Station
Gaia found it strange; these adventurers were typically the type who thrived on chaos, so why were they showing such good temper in the face of an arrogant second-generation rich kid?
Gaia curiously walked over to the enormous magical notice board, where magical text formed by blue flames was continuously scrolling, displaying one task after another. At the very top of the notice board, there were three lines of red magical text that remained static and did not scroll; these three lines required an additional fee.
Young man, do you know what kind of person our young master is? Have you heard of the Golden Spear Weapon Shop? We are a first-level distributor for the Mage Soldier family in Main City, and we are about to renew our contract with them. If you dare to offend our young master, with just one word from him, I guarantee you won't be able to buy even an iron arrow in the vicinity of Main City!
I am the new lord of Greenland. "Gaia said with neither humility nor arrogance: "I have come to visit you in the hope of obtaining a permit for the Adventurers' Office, and I request that you send staff to establish a permanent office in Greenland.
There was nothing to say along the way. Although Gaia's Greenland put on a show of competing with the town of Modo, the lord of Modo clearly did not believe that the dilapidated neighbor Greenland would pose any real trouble for him. It was much like when the Monkey King boasted in the mortal realm, and the Heavenly Court initially did not take him seriously at all.
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Strong said no more, nodded slightly, and went out
Regarding the current situation in Greenland, Gaia is not worried; he is only fourteen years old and has plenty of time to gradually develop his territory. The lifespan of the vampire clan is long, and his "father" Sean is the foremost expert in the family. Gaia's current situation aligns with a famous saying from his previous life: A gentleman takes revenge; ten years is not too late.
Gaia once again pressed her hand against her chest and slightly bowed as she stepped back
It is truly not a dignified matter for a lord of such stature to personally visit a branch of a professional guild. Although Greenland is merely a barren small town, the entrenched customs within the Abyss have remained unchanged for centuries, and most lords take pride in their status.
Oh no! The attendant crashed to the ground, shattering two of his front teeth, and got up with his face covered in blood. This commotion startled the young master, who turned around, and in an instant, his seven or eight attendants surrounded Gaia and Strong. Strong felt a surge of anxiety and was about to step forward to announce Gaia's identity.
Thank you for your generosity, Gaia bids farewell
The sound of "ping ping ping..." echoed as they collided more than a dozen times. Suddenly, Gaia let out a sharp whistle, and the fighting spirit surged from the long sword. With a loud clang, it struck against Old Anderson's great sword, and with a resounding "whoosh," Old Anderson's great sword was actually severed!
Gaia waved her hand and said, "I understand."
"Are you a lord?" Lawton furrowed his brow slightly, seemingly surprised to encounter a noble during such an audience
Gaia sat in her designated seat, exuding an air of authority akin to that of a lord. She slightly nodded and raised her left hand gracefully, saying, "What is the issue? Please, go ahead."
A sign has been erected at the entrance of Greenland Town, announcing the latest decree from the Lord of Greenland: Adventurers entering and leaving Greenland are exempt from the city tax. However, when Greenland is under attack, they must assist in defending the town
The municipal officer of Strong City reported truthfully: "First, my lord, you need a good merchant to help you manage your supply station." Gaia nodded.
Unfortunately, His Lordship, who is only fourteen years old, has no time to celebrate and must continue to devote himself to the development of the territory
Gaia blushed slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed
Therefore, when Strong came to Mainz to request the issuance of a permit, he was informed that it must be applied for in person by the lord. In fact, the members of the Adventurers' Guild were aware that the nobility looked down upon personally meeting with a branch president; they intended to sabotage the matter.
Gaia took a breath, retracting the fighting spirit back into her body. Just as she was about to speak, Roy rushed in: "My Lord, the mayor of Strong City has arrived"
Perhaps it is indeed because this place is remote, and there are not many skilled craftsmen. Gaia thinks it is already commendable that these stonemasons can build the house.
A crowd of people gathered in front of the notice board at the entrance of the branch, which caught Gaia's attention because many of them were not dressed as adventurers—they were merchants
This message has already been disseminated, yet there are still no adventurers willing to enter the frozen wasteland from here. As Gaia anticipated, Greenland's disadvantages cannot be reversed by a tax exemption policy alone
Strong hurriedly bought some black bread and smoked meat, and the two of them sat together in the humble room to have lunch. Strong did not finish eating by himself but chose to dine with Gaia, clearly demonstrating his loyalty to his master by sharing both joys and hardships.
Although he has only reached the level of a novice bronze warrior, for a child like Gaia, who has been declared a failure countless times, this is indeed an incredibly exciting achievement. Moreover, the speed of his advancement is likely unmatched even by the most talented youths in the Abyss.
The municipal officer of Strong City returned with good news: "My Lord, the preparations for the construction are complete, the stonemasons have risen, and I have paid them enough gold coins. The adventurer supply station is under construction. However, the procurement still requires your personal oversight. In addition, there are two other matters."
This wait has lasted a full half day. Strong stood beside Gaia, watching as it was already noon. With a rumble from Gaia's stomach, he couldn't help but feel a wave of anxiety.
Gaia reached out and gave Strong a glance. After a moment of hesitation, Strong still stepped back
After the main structure of the Adventurers' Supply Station and the Adventurers' Guild Office was basically completed, Gaia entrusted the affairs of the territory to Old Anderson for oversight. He then left Greenland with the municipal officer Strong and the young Roy, heading towards Mainz. His trip had two purposes: to procure necessary goods and to apply for the approval documents for the Adventurers' Office.
After a whole day of procurement, Gaia hired a carriage, with Roy as the driver, and they are now returning to Greenland. Meanwhile, Gaia and the municipal official Strong will stay overnight, and tomorrow morning, they will meet with His Excellency Lordton, the president of the Adventurers' Guild branch in Meinh City.
The Magic Soldier Family is the largest weapon manufacturer in the northern part of the Empire, with primary distributors serving as the general distributors responsible for specific regions. For the city of Mainz, the area covered by the primary distributor includes the surrounding towns of Modo and Greenland.
Strong even speculated that if the lord could lower his status and work as a vendor at the adventurer's supply station, the supply station would surely make a substantial profit
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Suddenly, a force came from behind, catching Gaia and Strong off guard as they were jostled by the crowd. Then, he saw a group of people protecting the so-called Young Master Cristiano, pushing through the crowd and entering the branch office.
Gaia has fully utilized various means, such as price undercutting and long-term cooperation, to nearly drive the prices of all goods to the lowest possible level
After a long wait until the afternoon, the servant finally returned to the room and summoned Gaia for an audience. Gaia adjusted her attire and followed the servant inside
The importance of inheritance is evident
The young lord was currently wearing a newly purchased cotton coat, strolling around the construction site with his hands behind his back. The stonemasons in this world were the most basic of craftsmen, and when Gaia saw them polishing stones in the most rudimentary manner, he abandoned the impulse to realize some of his ideas.
He withdrew the sword with both hands, placed it at his waist, took a deep breath, adjusted the internal fighting energy, and after re-consolidating it, charged forward once more
However, this sense of ease did not last long, as he discovered that the magical ring could still rotate. Turning it a little further, beneath the flames of the initial eighth level, there was another line of fiery text: Intermediate Eighth Level, ... followed by Advanced Eighth Level, Initial Ninth Level, Intermediate Ninth Level ... all the way up to Advanced Twelfth Level
Laodun furrowed his brow, feeling that this was a very tricky matter. No matter who was sent, they would certainly be unwilling. Just as he was about to refuse, he suddenly thought of two individuals
Lao Dun revealed a hint of a cold smile: "Can a place like Greenland really establish an adventurers' office? What a waste!" Gaia had long anticipated such a result, thus confidently stated: "How about this, please give me three months. During these three months, I will cover the salaries of the staff at the office. If after three months you still believe that Greenland is not worthy of having an office, then please withdraw them. If you think Greenland is qualified to have an office, then the office in my territory will become an official branch of the Adventurers' Guild. What do you think?"
Gaia let out a sigh of relief: it turned out to be just a title, with no content.
Moreover, the eight dormant warrior energies within him are also being subtly melted away. As he begins his cultivation, eight strands of fighting energy naturally surge forth from his body. Although they are very small, when gathered together and circulating within him, they gradually solidify and grow stronger.
Gaia stroked her chin and asked, "Where is the nearest Adventurers' Guild?"
Gaia's cultivation of martial energy progressed unexpectedly smoothly, as he already possessed over 9,000 units of martial energy within him. As soon as he began to circulate it, a torrent of martial energy surged forth.
In the cultivation of fighting energy, it is necessary to find a vessel within the internal organs to contain this energy. After some consideration, Gaia chose her own heart.
After the initial surprise in Old Anderson's eyes, a look of joy immediately followed: "Young Master, this martial energy is indeed domineering. It possesses tremendous destructive power not only against the human body but also against weapons. Although your martial energy level is merely that of a beginner Bronze Warrior, its power surpasses that of Silver-level martial energy. Young Master, you have finally made it!"
Furthermore, you will need to personally visit the nearest Adventurers' Guild, as their cooperation is essential if you intend to establish an Adventurers' Guild office rather than a tavern
Clearly, this is not the main living room; it is only about one hundred square meters. A middle-aged man, thin with a beard and a scholarly appearance, is sitting at the table waiting for him
From the corridor to the living room, simple stone carvings can be seen everywhere. In the imperial capital of Longnu City, such decorations can only be described as rudimentary, but in the cold northern city of Mainz, they are considered luxurious
Gaia stared blankly at the twelve-tiered inheritance for ten minutes. After ten minutes, he almost went mad and immediately began his cultivation.
Strong faithfully executed his guiding duties, introducing Gaia to the market conditions along the way, fearing that Gaia might suffer losses during the purchasing process. However, Gaia's performance astonished him. He first strolled through the entire market without making a sound. After completing the necessary process of comparing prices, Gaia selected several different stores to purchase the items that were consumed the most during adventures: basic weapons, leather armor, arrows, provisions, and low-level magic crystals. Moreover, Gaia's bargaining skills left Strong, a man in his forties, utterly speechless.
However, the Abyss clearly only has seven levels of practitioners, yet this inheritance contains nearly twice as much knowledge as the common understanding of the Abyss
Although the craftsmanship of the stonemasons is not particularly impressive, the area of the houses they are to build is quite substantial. Gaia has already provided them with a blueprint; after all, the land belongs to Gaia, and he has no need to be frugal. In addition to the adventurer supply station and the guild office, there are also some surplus houses that will be constructed during this opportunity. Gaia understands well how to save costs; building all these houses at once is certainly more economical than constructing them one by one. At the very least, the stonemasons will likely charge him a lower labor fee considering the volume of work.
Gaia came from Dragon Fury City, which is the most magnificent city within the Abyss. Therefore, when faced with the city of Mein, which can only be considered a decent architectural achievement, Gaia felt little sentiment. It was only after comparing it to his own Greenland Town that he deeply realized the long road he still had to travel
Old Anderson was extremely excited; no one understood better than him what kind of days Gaia had endured over the past fourteen years
Although those adventurers dared not express their anger towards the young master, they were able to secretly undermine the attendant. A group of them tacitly made way, causing the attendant to immediately fall in a most humiliating manner.
Greenland is merely a small town, while Mainz has already become a "city of viscounts"
Gaia maintained the demeanor befitting a noble, nodding politely. Amidst Stran's somewhat anxious gaze, she calmly took her seat.
Finally, the three individuals in front had been called away, and it was soon Gaia's turn. A servant stepped forward and announced loudly, "The chairman wishes to have lunch; you may continue to wait here or go out to eat." After the servant finished speaking, he turned and left, prompting a wave of complaints from those in the room, who then proceeded to leave for their meals. Gaia waved to Strong, saying, "Go out and buy something to bring back for me."
Old Anderson stared in astonishment at the broken sword in his hand, while Gaia strictly controlled himself, utilizing the energy level of a novice bronze warrior. His great sword was three fingers wider than Gaia's long sword, and his energy was also more powerful than Gaia's, with greater strength as well. Yet, the sword in his hand was broken
Hello! Gaia shouted sharply, flipping his wrists, and a flash of pale golden fighting spirit shimmered on the long sword in his hand as he slashed towards Anderson across from him. Old Anderson swung his great sword to meet the attack, and in the blink of an eye, the two weapons clashed dozens of times. Gaia swiftly retreated, his hands moving gracefully as the long sword traced a circle in the air, the pale golden fighting spirit dancing like a sprite of light, forming arcs of gold that surrounded Gaia, who appeared imposing at that moment. Old Anderson swung his great sword to meet the attack, and in the blink of an eye, the two weapons clashed dozens of times. Gaia swiftly retreated, his hands moving gracefully as the long sword traced a circle in the air, the pale golden fighting spirit dancing like a sprite of light, forming arcs of gold that surrounded Gaia, who appeared imposing at that moment
He knows how fortunate he is in this life—after experiencing a life in his previous existence where even drinking a sip of cold water would get stuck in his teeth, Gaia understands how rare such a great opportunity is. He does not want to waste even a minute and immediately begins his cultivation.
As soon as Strong entered the city today, he made an appointment. It is said that the schedule of the Vice President is very full, which is why the appointment was pushed to tomorrow
Just as Gaia left, a trusted aide walked in: "My lord, do you really intend to establish a branch office in Greenland, a place where not even a bird would defecate?" Lawton replied with a cold smile: "There won't be more than ten groups of adventurers passing through Greenland in a year; what need is there to establish a branch office in such a place? However, the other party is at least a noble, and he came personally to pay his respects. I cannot completely disregard his face. It is also a good opportunity to remove those two thorns in my side!"
In the southern city of Mainz, which is the fourth largest city in the Martinique province, the municipal official of Strahl faithfully provided his advice: "If you decide to go, I recommend that you take the opportunity to procure goods from the Adventurer's Supply Station and establish good relations with those suppliers"
The Dragon Clan established the prosperous Dragon Dynasty for thousands of years relying on the Dragon Emperor's Crimson Flame Body; the Holy Codex of the Demon Cup has allowed the Tathagata Academy to stand firm for ten thousand years; the Dark Church and the Underworld Society have become the two most powerful sects within the Abyss of Demons, thanks in no small part to their ancient dark scriptures and the Scriptures of the Underworld Lake. There are even legends that when the only scattered Seventh Order inheritance of the Apocalypse Prophecy appears, it signifies the emergence of true rebels against the prosperous Dragon Dynasty—because, apart from the Seventh Order inheritance, no one can shake the powerful Dragon Emperor's Crimson Flame Body of the Dragon Clan! There are even legends that when the only scattered Seventh Order inheritance of the Apocalypse Prophecy appears, it signifies the emergence of true rebels against the prosperous Dragon Dynasty—because, apart from the Seventh Order inheritance, no one can shake the powerful Dragon Emperor's Crimson Flame Body of the Dragon Clan!
The confidant immediately flattered by raising his thumb: "You are indeed remarkable, my lord! To gain an audience with a noble is something to boast about for a lifetime..." Lawton stroked his beard and smiled with pride.
However, this inheritance of martial spirit clearly outlines the cultivation method for the eighth level
Gaia felt a stir in her heart and was about to walk towards the branch office to register when a sudden commotion erupted from the back of the crowd. A proud and arrogant voice shouted loudly: "Make way, make way, Young Master Cristiano is coming, everyone quickly step aside..."
After Strong stepped forward to report, they were taken to a modest room where, in addition to themselves, three other individuals were waiting.
The staff of the Adventurers' Guild who led them in casually pointed to the shabby bench: "Just wait, when it is your turn, someone will naturally call for you."
Gaia waved his hand: "If you go out and come back in, there might be someone ahead of us. You go ahead, I'm fine." "This..." Strong was greatly moved. He did not know much about this young lord, but at that moment, Strong had already determined in his heart: this young man's future is limitless! Not to mention anything else, just this persistence alone is enough to achieve his accomplishments.
A Level 7 titled professional is already the most powerful existence in the Abyss of Magic. Even the founding emperor of the Shenglong Dynasty, His Majesty Kundera, who is known as the "strongest in the history of the Abyss of Magic," only reached the high-level titled battle god. Although he was the strongest among all titled battle gods at that time, he did not break through to Level 7 and enter Level 8.
With a swift thrust of the sword, a golden arc was drawn through the air. Old Anderson flicked his sword, and the two engaged in battle once more.
Gaia was not angry about this; he did not consider himself a noble lord at all. In fact, only he was fully aware of his situation: as a lord, he was essentially nothing, a useless descendant abandoned by his family and even sought to be killed. Coupled with his numerous experiences in his previous life of waiting in line to meet important figures, he remained calm and composed. In contrast, the mayor of Strong City was always apprehensive, fearing that Gaia might suddenly erupt in anger.
Early the next morning, Gaia donned a brand new robe—this was specially prepared for today's meeting. Gaia was cautious with spending, as there were still many places where money was needed—she appeared outside the Adventurers' Guild branch in Meinh City alongside Strong.
The top line displays: Magic Soldier Family Level 1 Distributor Competition Conference
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Strong was astonished: "Sir, you..."
He quietly asked the person beside him, "May I ask, who is this young master Cristiano?" Before the person beside him could respond, one of the young master's attendants overheard and laughed heartily, "You want to know who our young master is? Kid, he's an adventurer, right? Let me tell you, in Mainz, adventurers who offend our young master never have a good ending!" The attendant casually pushed him aside, saying, "Step aside! Don't block our young master's path."
He did not think at all that it was shameful for a lord to visit the low-ranking president of a professional guild to apply for approval documents. In fact, influenced by the ideology of his previous life, he firmly believed that everything he obtained was earned through his own efforts. Therefore, when all arrangements were in place and it was time for him to apply for the approval documents, the Strang municipal official was quite concerned that Gaiyala would lose face. However, the young man had already prepared an ox cart in advance and sent someone to invite the Strang municipal official to accompany him to Mainz.
Gaia stared in astonishment at the flames flickering across the azure light screen. This was completely beyond his comprehension. It was evident that there was indeed content present, but his current strength was insufficient to reveal it.
As Gaia shrugged off the weight from his shoulders, the man was pushed aside, and with a swift motion, Gaia sent his attendant tumbling headfirst into the crowd
Laudon smiled faintly: "I still believe that the town of Greenland is no better than having a branch office... just having an adventurer's tavern is enough. My lord, I will assign two people to you, under the conditions you mentioned."
However, beyond the eighth level, there is nothing but a sea of flames, which cannot form any characters at all
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Strong certainly knew this, which is why he was on edge the entire way. However, he could not discuss these matters with Gaia, so he simply pretended to be unaware.
Gaia possesses the memories of her previous life, as well as the persistent character traits from that life
Gaia waited alone in the house
No one expected that Gaia had truly arrived
In the previous life, Gaia was neither lacking in effort nor in means; unfortunately, he was missing the most essential element: luck. Thus, he faced repeated failures, rising again only to fail once more. The repeated blows and lessons were indeed painful experiences, yet they also endowed Gaia with a wealth of experience
Laodun knows what Greenland is, and everyone in the Adventurers' Guild knows what Greenland is. Once the Adventurers' Guild establishes an office in Greenland, they will need to send people to be stationed there year-round. This is indeed a tough job, and absolutely no one is willing to go.
Gaia raised her right hand and placed it on her chest, performing a gesture commonly used among nobility: "Lord Gaia of Greenland sincerely greets Your Excellency, President Loudon."