Brettel City had a beautiful day. The four city gates had been cleaned up. Apart from the potholes in front of the city gates that couldn't be restored to its original state, the terrifying scene from a few days ago couldn't be seen anywhere else.
Under the warm sunlight, the five mountain chiefs around Brettel City brought some of their brothers to Brettel City.
The earth-shaking rumbles from a few days ago had spread for dozens of miles. The mountain chiefs could imagine the ferocity of the battle just by looking at the marks in front of the city gates. Thanks to the information Dick, who was also a mountain man, had conveyed to them what had happened a few days ago. They were all in awe of the new young city lord of Brettel City.
Fulkin of Mount Tali had long since witnessed Han Shuo's strength. He'd expressed goodwill to Han Shuo before the battle had even started. Otherwise, Faulke wouldn't have been able to transport the siege equipment so easily back then. The other four mountain chiefs were also well-behaved. Under Dick's guidance, they arrived at the city lord's mansion.
Along the way, the new appearance of Brettel City had left a deep impression on them. The imposing magic crystal cannons, war chariots, and other equipment seemed a bit more ferocious after experiencing the smoke of the battlefield.
The soldiers that greeted them along the way were still the soldiers of Brettel City. However, the aura of these soldiers made them feel a bit unfamiliar. After surviving the cruelty of the battlefield, these soldiers were no longer cowardly and cowardly. Their shining armor shone brilliantly, and their expressions were calm and reserved. There was a faint murderous aura emanating from them.
"Are these still the same Brettel City guards who wore tattered armor and ran faster than the citizens?" The leaders couldn't help but feel puzzled, as if they were getting to know these soldiers all over again.
When they arrived at the city lord's mansion, the mountain chiefs saw some smiling citizens taking the initiative to clean up the surrounding streets. There were also some beautiful women and girls shyly gathered in front of the city lord's mansion, laughing and discussing something in low voices. For a moment, the mountain chiefs felt that every part of Brettel City was different.
"His Lordship is not someone to be trifled with. Don't speak carelessly Zach, it's not fun to offend him!" Dick was familiar with the mountain leaders and knew that Zach was the most boorish and careless, so he kept reminding him along the way.
"Dick, you're talking more and more nonsense now. I remember you used to be very quiet. Why are you so long-winded now?" Zach was a short and sturdy man. He didn't know if it was because of mining ores all year round, but his skin was as black as black wood stone.
"Cousin Dick, is this city lord really as powerful as you say? You're not deliberately exaggerating, are you?" The female leader of the mountain people was called Delia. She inherited her father's position and became the leader of Mount Silk. Delia had the typical high nose bridge of the mountain people and two very slender and straight beautiful legs. She was around 1.73 meters tall and was much taller than the average woman.
Delia's appearance was just as moving as her figure. Her wheat-colored skin was full of a healthy luster, and her wild eyes carried the unique curiosity of a young girl of her age. Her curvaceous body was wrapped in simple leather armor that covered her chest and abdomen, but her arms and calves were exposed. There was also a valuable dagger stabbed into her left knee, making her look quite tasteful.
Beside her, Zach and the younger leader of the mountain people, Kent, both revealed a somewhat lustful and soulful expression when Delia spoke. It seemed that they were very interested in this Delia.
In Brettel City, where there weren't many beautiful women, Delia had become the focus of many men. However, Delia herself was a senior swordsman, and she also held the mining rights of Mount Silk. Not everyone had the qualifications to hunt her.
Delia had the straightforward personality of a mountain woman. She was like a thorny rose, becoming the focus of men in this place. Delia liked to use her proud assets to tease men who expressed strong desires for her. However, she had never shown any face to any man, and no man had ever been able to take advantage of her.
Dick, who was a distant relative of Delia, smiled wryly and warned his distant cousin, "You better know your place. Don't play your tricks in front of the city lord. He's not someone you can handle!"
"Hmph, he's just a young man, what's so great about him!" Delia pouted and lightly snorted. She became even more interested in Han Shuo after hearing Dick's words.
"Alright, alright, hurry up and go in. Don't let the city lord wait for too long!" The oldest leader of the mountain people, Armand, suddenly opened his mouth and lightly shouted.
Among the five mountain chiefs, Armand had the most prestige among them. He was of the same generation as Delia, Zak, and Kent's grandfather. The five mountain chiefs often joined forces to resist the bandits' attacks, and would often communicate with each other. When they gathered together, Armand would often act as their elder and guide them on some matters.
After Armand spoke, the group didn't say anything else. Only Dick told them some things about Han Shuo in a low voice, especially about Han Shuo's personality. Dick emphasized that Han Shuo had personally killed a soldier who'd dared to refute him as soon as he'd arrived in Brettel City.
Before coming here, the mountain chiefs had already understood from Dick's information that the new city lord wasn't someone to be trifled with. When Dick carefully described Han Shuo's ruthless style, the group felt even more apprehensive. Delia was even more curious about Han Shuo.
"It's best not to provoke this person. I don't care what you do, our Mount Tali will definitely build a good relationship with him. We won't try to make things difficult for him." Having personally experienced Han Shuo's annihilation of Troda, Fulkin had long since made plans to get along well with Han Shuo. Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken the initiative to go down the mountain to rescue Faulke and express goodwill to Han Shuo.
Among the five mountain chiefs, Fulkin had been the most arrogant and unruly. He'd rarely submitted to anyone for so many years. Now that he'd expressed his attitude without even going to see Han Shuo, the others immediately felt a bit more reverence in their hearts.
After a while, Dick led the five mountain chiefs through the wide stone steps and finally arrived at the banquet location in the city lord's mansion.
The servants he'd recruited last time to cook had all been left behind by Han Shuo in the city lord's mansion. Dorcas, Faulke, Chester, Jack, and the others had already arrived in advance, waiting for the arrival of the five mountain chiefs.
"Let me introduce my five compatriots to everyone, they are the chiefs of the five mines around Brettel City!" Dick pointed at the five mountain chiefs as soon as he arrived, introducing them to Dorcas and the others.
By the time Dick finished introducing both sides, Fulkin, who'd helped Faulke fend off the bandits last time, was already laughing heartily as he welcomed Faulke. He gave Faulke a very heroic hug and said loudly, "Brave Brother Faulke, I've heard of your miraculous performance even on Mount Tali!"
As a regular knight, Faulke smiled courteously at Fulkin, saying in a friendly and enthusiastic manner, "You praise me too much. Welcome."
"Eh? Where's your city lord?" Zach looked left and right, waiting for Dick to introduce him to the miraculous young city lord. However, he discovered that Dick didn't do as he'd hoped. He couldn't help but ask.
The indifferent Dorcas shot a glance at Zach, his voice a bit gloomy as he said in a low voice, "Your city lord? You mean that you don't belong to the city lord's jurisdiction? "
Although he didn't have great strength, Dorcas' aura after experiencing countless battles couldn't be underestimated. His low shout was as cold as the edge of a treasured sword.
"Zach, shut up!" Ever since Dorcas had been brought back by Han Shuo, he'd displayed his abilities in several battles and had become the object of the soldiers' trust. His deterrence in the army had gradually surpassed Faulke's. Dick deeply understood that this person's loyalty to Han Shuo was somewhat unreasonable. He hastily reprimanded Zach for speaking out of turn.
For so many years, the mountain chiefs around Brettel City had never truly placed the city lords in their eyes. Naturally, they wouldn't show any respect in their normal conversations. Zach was used to this and didn't correct his words, immediately angering Dorcas.
Dorcas, who was nearly 1.9 meters tall, stood there like an unsheathed sword. No one could ignore his presence. Unfortunately, his resolute face carried an indifference that pushed people a thousand miles away, making him not easy to approach.
"I'm sorry. Due to the incompetence and cowardice of some of the city lords in the past, we didn't show enough respect in private. Zach hasn't changed his words either. I don't think he has any intention of offending the city lord. I hope you don't mind? " The old Adleman hastily came out to smooth things over. He secretly pulled on the rash Zach and winked at him.
Dick and Fulkin also winked at Zach at the same time, hinting for him to quickly express his attitude in order to avoid provoking Dorcas' displeasure.
The rash Zach wasn't a stupid person. The gazes of the three all landed on him. Zach, who'd originally been a bit indignant, finally lowered his head and said in a soft voice, "I'm sorry!"
Dorcas flicked a glance at Zach and snorted coldly. He didn't say anything else as he picked up his wine glass and went to find Jack to ask for more war equipment. He didn't continue to pursue Zach's rudeness.
"Faulke, where's the city lord?" Dick secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the most difficult person to get along with, Dorcas, had left. Only then did he ask Faulke, who was happily chatting with Fulkin.
"Oh, the city lord said that it's rare for guests to come over. He said that he would personally prepare some sumptuous delicacies for them. He told us to wait here for a while." Faulke chuckled as he explained. His eyes glanced at Delia a few times as he spoke, not concealing his interest in her at all.
"Another lecherous, stinky man!" The corner of Delia's mouth hooked up in a somewhat proud arc. She flicked a glance at Faulke and then turned her head away, inwardly making this judgment of Faulke.
Delia's gaze left Faulke's body, and turned to look at the cold and aloof Dorcas with interest. She seemed to find this cold and emotionless Dorcas to be more interesting. It seemed that Delia cared more about men who didn't care about her.
The talkative knight captain Faulke, the humorous Chester, and the five mountain chiefs accompanied by Dick didn't display any unfriendly words or actions. They sipped on the fine wine in their glasses as they indirectly probed for information regarding the new city lord through Faulke and Chester's mouths.
Among them, the younger Dick and Kent were extremely curious about the rumor that Han Shuo had captured the Helon Duchy's Grand Duchess Helen Tina alive. Chester and Dick, these two filthy fellows, didn't care about Han Shuo's heroic image. They laughed in low voices as they recounted their presumptions to Dick and Kent.
Delia, who wasn't far from the four of them, had always been very curious. The four filthy fellows laughed so lewdly that she "accidentally" overheard something she shouldn't have. She couldn't help but blush and spit in a low voice, cursing, "I really didn't think that the city lord would be so licentious. Humph, it looks like he's even more lecherous and disgusting than all the men in Brettel City!"
"Heh heh, the city lord really has some skills!" These filthy men didn't seem to think that forcing themselves on a woman famous for her viciousness was a despicable and shameful thing. It was as if it was a glorious thing.
The two young mountain chiefs had faces full of admiration as they listened to Chester and Dick's narration. This kind of admiration was even stronger than when they heard how many bandits Han Shuo had killed. This caused Delia, who was eavesdropping on the side, to despise Dick, Kent, and the other three. She cursed in her heart that there wasn't a single good thing in men.
"My apologies everyone, I'm a step late. Brettel City's food ingredients are too scarce. Although I'm a bit late this time, I'll let them eat some rare delicacies!" Suddenly, loud and clear laughter rang out from the inner room. The handsome Han Shuo slowly walked out with a smile on his face.
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