[I'm very tired. Starting tomorrow, it won't be less than midnight.]
Salin stayed in the room for three days. The wounds on his face finally subsided, and he could see people now. In front of the mirror, Salin examined his own appearance.
That frail young man could no longer be seen. Salin's skin was now fair, with a healthy and glossy feeling. His hair had also turned from brown to black. He had a pair of azure blue eyes and a slightly high nose bridge. He looked a little different from Qin Yinren.
The brocaded mage robe draped over his body was spotless. This way, he was a noble mage that was envied by others. Who would have thought that a few years ago, he was still an orphan begging on the streets.
Neris appeared behind Salin. Looking at Salin in the mirror, she said, "Master, are you really going to follow Rex?"
Salin looked at Neris in the mirror. Neris was still in the same outfit that she had changed into at the beginning. She looked a little wild, but her face was gorgeous and noble. It was impossible to tell that she was not a human.
"Yes, I promised him."
"Isn't that the same as me?" Neris looked a little resentful, as if feeling unworthy for Salin.
"Neris, this is equivalent exchange."
"What's equivalent exchange?" Neris's green eyes looked a little like Joey's.
"Equivalent exchange means that whatever you want, you have to pay the same price."
"Master didn't pay any price to get me?" Neris asked doubtfully.
"Why not? If your identity is discovered, I will either abandon you or face life-threatening danger. There are too many people who want you. In this world, there will always be people who refuse to abide by the rules. "
"Master won't abandon me, right?" Neris leaned lightly on Salin's body, her expression becoming like a pitiful child.
"Mage Salin, the princess is asking for you." A swordsman of the princess knocked on the door.
"I'm coming." Salin thought for a moment, then said to Neris, "You can come too."
The last time he confronted Messenger Cloud Flow, he had a feeling of insecurity. After all, he was only a level-2 mage. Without someone with strong martial arts skills by his side, he would always appear very weak.
Rex had already changed his attire and was waiting for Salin. It seemed like he was going out. Not only did she bring Fayern, but the four Black Iron Sword Saints were also by her side. After not seeing him for a few days, Rex's complexion was much better, and he didn't look depressed.
"Salin, let's go meet the Clyde family."
"Princess, are you going personally?"
"Well, he's an earl after all."
Salin nodded. Bitter Water County was very remote, but if the county wanted to do business, the Clyde family would definitely be willing to open up this trade route. The princess needed to purchase a large amount of weapons and armor to establish a kingdom. This was not something that the alchemists of Kushui Commandery could handle. The amount would be extremely large.
The cities around Kushui County also needed to be renovated, and this construction would require a large sum of money. There were enough Mages in Kushui Prefecture, so there was no need to buy alchemy blueprints and other necessities. However, the trading company had to provide the materials needed to build the city, such as stone and wood.
With this business, Rex would be able to establish a lasting connection with the Clyde family. Furthermore, if the Clayde Family was the first to establish a trading company in the Bitterwater Prefectural Kingdom, they would receive a great tax advantage.
Seeing that Rex had brought all the combatants, Salin asked Nelis to call Silva. He was even more worried about leaving Silva alone in the palace.
This time, Rex could not go through the main gate. Her carriage and horses were all waiting at the side gate. As soon as they got on the carriage, it started to rain. The rain was fine, like a light fog. The swordsmen put on their cloaks and hoods, and the mages raised their invisible shields, quietly moving forward in the rain.
When Salin entered Holy Rock City, he took a detour and entered from the north. The Clyde family's base was in the west, in the direction of Bitter Water County.
Salin realized that the further away from the palace, the more luxurious the buildings were. The worst buildings were made of green steel, bricks and wood. Buildings over three stories had traces of alchemist designs. After walking for less than three miles, he saw a mansion in the distance.
The tall roof was in the style of the First Dynasty, simple and dignified. There were two small doors on both sides of the main door. The arched roof looked like a fortress, but it did not have the narrow feeling of a fortress.
There was a huge emblem on the main door, which was a lion lying down. Salin thought of the emblem Ainphent gave him. This lion looked exactly like the image on the emblem.
There was a butler-like man in a long robe and holding an umbrella in front of the door, waiting. Rex's carriage stopped in front of the door. The butler-like man walked up, closed the umbrella, and bowed respectfully to the carriage.
"Sir, it is impolite of the Count not to come out and greet you personally."
The butler had heard of Princess Rex's story long ago, and was nervous. No one in Holy Rock City dared to provoke Rex now, and it was not good to get close to her. He did not know why she was looking for the Count this time. It would be fine if it was along the way, but Rex had to send an invitation in advance.
"Got it. Lead the way."
Rex responded. The carriage door opened, and she walked down slowly. The butler's eyes were a bit dazed. Fortunately, he still had his years of professionalism, and hurriedly bowed and made a gesture of invitation.
Rex got off the carriage. Rain scattered around her body, and her colorful mage robe was like a flower blooming in the rain.
Salin and the other life mages also got off the carriage and followed the butler into the Count's mansion. There were dozens of servants greeting them at the door, settling the swordsmen and battle mages' horses. It was completely silent along the way.
Salin observed carefully. The Clyde family's mansion was very simple. It did not have the messy style of the buildings outside. All of them had simple geometric lines, and most of the houses were two-sided with wide doors and windows. The servants were obviously skilled in martial arts. There were no masters, and they were at most intermediate-level swordsmen. But for servants, this was already very good.
Judging from the size of the Count's mansion, it would not be a problem for thousands of people to live here. This many swordsmen could form a small army. Salin could not see any martial arts from the butler, and there were no elemental waves on him. He was probably a magic apprentice.
Many magic apprentices would give up pursuing magic knowledge because they could not become mages, and switch to other professions. Because magic apprentices were all literate, handling accounts for others, being a butler, or a teacher were all good choices. Some magic apprentices even learned martial arts and became magic swordsmen.
Most mages looked down on apprentices who switched professions, but Salin understood. If you had neither money nor talent, you would starve to death if you didn't switch professions.
Opposite the huge courtyard, a middle-aged man in noble clothes stood at the bottom of the stairs. It seemed that he had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing Rex and the others from afar, he smiled and said loudly, "Princess, I can't go out to welcome you. Please don't blame me."
Was this the current leader of the Clyde family? Salin fixed his eyes on the middle-aged man. He had thick black eyebrows, a square face, and a short beard. His skin was the color of wheat, and his hands and feet were steady. Clearly, like Viscount Guger, he was not a lazy noble.
Rex nodded without much enthusiasm. There were many earls in the imperial capital. Even if she was here for business, there was no need for her to be humble. There was a huge difference in their levels, and she was a level-five mage.
Salin did not see a single expert of the Clyde family even when they reached the living room. The living room was very big. Outside the tall glass windows was a small and exquisite garden. Green silk vines hung down from above, wet in the rain. Salin had seen the crystal lamp on the ceiling before. It was in the castle where Baron Cook was stationed. Maybe it had been sold by the Clyde family.
The Count was accompanied by a young man who looked somewhat similar to the Count. He was probably the Count's son.
The maids served tea. The two mages next to Rex took out their tea set and tea leaves with a smile. They also made some Recovery Water. Juan cast a fire spell and brewed the tea quietly. Somewhat embarrassed, the earl asked the maids to remove the tea.
Many nobles carried wine, smoking, or tea sets with them. It was the earl's first time seeing someone as ostentatious as Rex.
Salin watched from the side and learned another trick. Rex had already suppressed the earl in terms of aura. Even if she wasn't a princess, the earl couldn't compare to her.
There were many mages in the Clyde family, but they were not extravagant enough to use them to brew tea.
"Sildian, I wanted to wait for you to enter the palace, but I can't stay for long this time. So, I came here in person. Father is going on an expedition, and the Clyde family has too many things to do. I don't think you have the time. "Rex took the tea from Nania, put it under her lips, and blew on it.
"Yes." Count Sildian sighed. "The people in the family are busy transporting military supplies these days. Even the businesses in the north of the city have stopped. Princess, what orders do you have for me? "
"You are Father's favorite person. How can I order you?" Princess Rex sipped the tea. The smile on her face was faint and flawless, like a magic formula.
Count Sildian blushed. He relied on the emperor to maintain his family's honor, but he did not dare to go out to welcome Rex, fearing that the other nobles would be displeased. Rex was obviously reprimanding him by saying that. However, he was a tactful person. He did not mention the pressure from Prince Phoenix at all. He only said, "Princess, I was going to enter the palace, but the other three families are also watching. I really don't understand what you mean."
"What I mean is …" Rex put down the teacup in his hand and looked at Count Spadian. Count Spadian's heart was in his throat. Rex said calmly, "I will let Salin handle the business in the east of Bitter Water Prefecture. This is Salin. You two should get to know each other. "
Rex pointed at Salin and did not say anything else. Her eyelids drooped as if she was meditating.
Count Sildian was overjoyed. Princess Rex's words meant that she approved of the Clyde family's business in Kushui Prefecture. The business in Kushui Prefecture had always been controlled by the princess. Once the country was established, the business would expand more than a hundred times. As soon as he heard about the palace, he realized that this was a great business opportunity.
"Mage Salin, I am Sildian Von Clyde." Count Spadian did not look down on Salin in the slightest because of his age. He introduced himself to Salin with unusual politeness.
"I'm Salin, Salin Metatlin." Salin was a little surprised. Rex introduced him so casually. Did she really believe that he could handle the business of the Clyde family?
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