Chapter 3: The Golden Ivory Tavern
"Come on, please go to the Golden Ivory Tavern for a feast!" The tall Duren punched Danton in the chest and put his arm around his shoulder
Walking on the street, Downton suddenly came to a halt, feeling quite unaccustomed. However, more than that, he felt a sense of nostalgia. With these legs, he delivered messages and supported his sister Elaine, enabling her to gain admission to the most renowned St. George's School of Magic in Drankford. He had a deep affection for this job.
A Bohemian rug, stained and dirty, is spread on the ground, adorned with a mechanical pocket watch, a large colorful feather, and a striped stone
Unlike his peers who enjoy playing, Tang Dun spends the remaining time, after working to earn money and exercising to absorb magical energy, on reading. He enjoys collecting books, believing that it can make a person wise and knowledgeable
"Don't blame yourself; even without you, Ballmer wouldn't let me off the hook." Downton laughed heartily, patting him on the shoulder, "Do you think that if I can't become a postman, I'll starve to death?"
What’s wrong?" Justin followed Downton's gaze and looked over, "Hmph, just a down-and-out traveling merchant, what’s so interesting? Let’s go, let’s drink!"
A full three years of being a postman
A dwarf covered in mining dust drank too much, collapsed beside the table, and fell into a deep sleep, completely unaware that a thief had just stolen his pouch of money
The boys were chattering excitedly, calling out nicknames for Downton, their hearty laughter echoing far in the light rain. Although their way of comforting a friend was clumsy, it undoubtedly represented a sincere friendship
What is the matter?" Downton looked at Will's swollen mouth and frowned, "Why aren't you resting at home?"
Among a group of youths, he is considered one who knows how to enjoy himself, and he is not very frugal, which is why he has to borrow money from others to get by at the end of each month
If it were not for Ballmer frequently picking on wwwhetushu.com, to the point of causing an uncontrollable situation, Downton felt that he might very well spend his entire life as a postman
It is said that under the devastation of tens of thousands of fire-type magic spells, the entire county was reduced to scorched earth, and it was not until the establishment of the Kingdom of Drankfurt and the migration of refugees that it began to regain a semblance of vitality
As the last major supply point before entering the Sunset Wasteland, Morning Mist Town attracts a throng of merchants, mercenaries, and adventurers every year during the peak season, filling every corner of the town, with several taverns being particularly overcrowded
You all go ahead, I will see what goods are being sold!" Downton dodged a few drunken patrons and walked over to the corner where the merchants had set up their stalls
Too many abandoned mining towns stand like lost souls on the borderlands, becoming nests for monsters, bandits, and refugees, rendering Redwood County even more dilapidated and chaotic
Returning to the humble cottage, in order to save money, Downton no longer cooked, gnawing on a piece of black bread while contemplating plans for making money
A few unscrupulous mercenaries squatted beneath the stage, looking up in an attempt to peek under the skirts of the dancers
Even a five-year-old child knows that every bounty carries an indelible stench of blood, belonging to both adventurers and ruthless bandits
The dancers stood on the high platform in the hall, energetically performing tap dance to the lively music, their snow-white thighs lifting high with each movement, eliciting a series of whistles.
The bandits active along the border are generally those who plunder passing merchant caravans and travelers, and they rarely have the audacity to attack towns. After all, no matter how inadequate the border troops may be, they are still regular imperial forces, equipped with priestly orders and knightly orders, and there is really no pressure in killing bandits who cannot even gather proper equipment
There were about ten other customers nearby casually browsing the goods, but they showed little interest in shopping. They had traveled extensively and had seen quite a bit of the world, so the mysterious demeanor of the merchant before them could only deceive those country bumpkins who had never ventured far from home
The traveling merchant did not speak and shook his head
Just the technique you taught us for selecting the nearest email is worth a hundred meals
"Hey, stop being mysterious. This kind of trick won't fool me. It's a fixed price: 10 silver dollars, and I want it." The merchant's glassy eyes turned sharply as he aggressively lowered the price.
I have heard that the postmen in the capital can receive more than a dozen silver coins in tips every day, though I do not know if this is true or not!" Downton shook his head, discarding unrealistic fantasies, and prepared to go out in search of odd jobs
Forget it! Downton refuses, everyone is just a child from an ordinary family, not wealthy at all, how could they afford a tavern there
"You look down on us!" Duren tightened his grip on Tang Dun, preventing him from breaking free, while the other boys pushed from behind.
This group of young men is sincerely grateful to Downton, as each of them has benefited from his kindness, all of whom he personally trained as postmen
Minotaur Kido Village, Orc Female Shaman, Bounty 5000 Gold Dalaran
It is all my fault that I harmed you!" Will felt very guilty
Tsk tsk, it has already risen to 150,000 Jindelan!
A ruthless bandit with a worth exceeding 10,000, even with subpar abilities, still belongs to the ranks of warlords, effortlessly outclassing Downton, thus he continued to scroll down.
Where have you been? I've been looking for you for half a day!" Justin exclaimed upon seeing Downton, followed by six postal workers who usually had a good relationship with him.
Fortunately, the residents at the border do not rely on farming for their livelihood. Beneath the town of Morning Mist lies a rich vein of magical energy minerals. Otherwise, the king would not have relocated the refugees. However, after nearly a thousand years of mining, the mineral veins at hetushu.com have gradually depleted, leading to an increasingly desolate border economy, which has resulted in more young people choosing to leave home in search of a living in the big cities
The ogre Tyson, nicknamed 'Iron Man', is a newly risen thief who particularly enjoys killing his enemies and consuming their ears raw, with a bounty of 10,000 Kindler.
You know nothing, every single coin should be spent wisely; if the value generated does not double, then it is a loss!" Grandet extended his thumb, brushed his neatly trimmed mustache beneath his nose, and made another offer, "Alright, I concede, twenty silver ducats, it truly cannot be more.
"How is that possible? You are the Fox of the Western Realm!"
On the scorched and boiling land of the blazing dragon's breath, even today, after ten thousand years, many crops still cannot be cultivated. Even the most resilient oats can only yield one harvest per year, and most of the grains are shriveled, resembling malnourished, emaciated beggars
"Géronte, you are after all the foremost merchant of our Morning Mist Town, with a fortune of over one million. Is it really necessary to haggle with a fallen merchant?" someone teased Géronte
This is a deliberately mysterious individual, dressed in a black robe and cloaked, with his entire face concealed beneath the hood. His lungs appear to have been injured, as each breath he takes emits a sound reminiscent of a wheezing bellows.
Frankfurt is located in the northern part of the Western Continent and is a country ranked in the third tier of comprehensive national strength, often labeled with titles of poverty and backwardness
Do you really think of yourself as one of the five most mysterious traveling merchants of the mainland, selling goods that are legendary rarities? Thirty silver dollars, if you don't budge on the price, I will no longer want it!
It seems very interesting! At Downton Bend wwwhetushucomcom waist, I went to get the books, but one hand was faster and took the lead!
As Downton stepped into the Golden Ivory Tavern, a wave of noise mixed with the smell of alcohol and sweat rushed towards him, causing him to furrow his brow slightly; he truly disliked such clamor
Downton's gaze fell upon a tome placed in the upper left corner of the blanket, approximately six centimeters thick, about the size of A3 paper, its cover wrapped in leather, very old, covered in grease and black grime, and even bearing dark red bloodstains
Without exception, they are all goods that appear to carry a hint of mystery
"Bring me eight shots of tequila!" Justin shouted at the waiter, clearly familiar with the routine, indicating that he had been here many times before
I want this book
"A broken piece of wood, and you actually want one hundred Kindelans for it? Have you lost your mind?" A fat merchant spat as he spoke, disparaging the item, yet he did not put down the totem-like piece of wood, carefully examining it with his hands.
However, you need to remove the title of the first postman!
In this brutal slaughter, every surviving bandit is notorious and carries a high bounty
In the past, as they sat down, Duren found a few empty seats and pulled Downton along. However, after walking a few steps, he realized that Downton had not followed him.
"Thirteen silver dollars, no more than that." The fat merchant raised the price.
Apart from the royal capital area, the remaining territory is divided into four major regions: East, West, South, and North, which are the hereditary domains of the four great dukes
Downton sighed and gave up. The minimum price for a bounty on the list was at least 300 gold coins. With his abilities, he couldn't even handle fish worth 10 gold coins. Relying on bounty hunting for a living would only lead to starvation.
At this time in the past, Downton had already organized the mail packages and set off on the journey to deliver the letters, but from now on, it will no longer be necessary to do so
The merchant did not speak, nor did he even raise his head to look at the book.
Crossing the vast Sunset Great Wasteland leads to the Orc Empire, where ivory, beast skins, and the blood of magical beasts infused with surging magical power, along with other specialties, can be sold to the Human Empire, allowing merchants to make substantial profits, thus giving rise to this trade route
Most robbers maintain a low profile to avoid being targeted and becoming objects of eradication, yet there are always some reckless individuals who, without fear of death, engage in rampant arson, murder, and plunder, repeatedly challenging the authority of the Duke of the West.
Without exception, these ruthless bandits have all appeared on the wanted list of the Western region, their portraits printed as wanted notices and plastered all over the border towns
The Violent Bear Rooney, nicknamed 'Balloon', made his debut by taking out the captain of the Arsenal Knights in one shot, gaining widespread fame in the Western Realm. The furious leader offered a high bounty of 50,000 Kindler for his head, but all the mercenaries who coveted this reward ended up as the fallen souls under the Violent Bear's command
The Fifth Continental Holy War, which took place ten thousand years ago, saw the Dragon Hills as one of the main battlefields, heavily bombarded by the dragon legion commanded by the Red Dragon King, leaving it riddled with wounds, while the neighboring Redwood County was also affected
Downton saw Rooney's bounty notice posted in the upper right corner of the bulletin board. It had yellowed from exposure to the elements, yet the amount of gold coins indicated remained vivid. It had not been torn down, which indicated that the bounty was still valid and the violent bear was still at large
Morning Mist Town is located in Redwood County, under the jurisdiction of Duke Plácido of the West. All the taxes paid by Downton each year flow into the coffers of this family
In this world, there is no shortage of adventurers who aspire to become rich overnight and achieve fame and success; the heads of those bandits serve as a shortcut to their notoriety
As a resident of Drankfurt, one naturally uses the currency with the suffix 'dran'. For a family of three, the monthly living expenses are approximately 15 kindelran. However, ordinary citizens probably have only seen gold coins a few times in their lives; instead, silver drans are commonly used.