Three years was neither long nor short, but it was enough for a city to change a lot. The originally barren Brettel City had long since become a prosperous city in the eastern part of the Lancelot Empire.
With Brettel City as the center, many workshops for weapons and protective gear emerged from the five surrounding mines. All kinds of civilian and military weapons were forged from the five mines. Not only were they sufficient for the soldiers and civilians of Brettel City, they were also sold to the seven grand duchies and the major cities of the Lancelot Empire.
Walking on the streets of Brettel City with Gilberto, looking at the endless stream of people and the dazzling array of shops on both sides of the street, Han Shuo found it hard to imagine that this was the same dilapidated city from before.
This time, Han Shuo and Gilberto returned to Brettel City. They didn't use the transportation matrix in the Cemetery of Death, but used the magical transportation matrix in Zajoski City to directly reach Brettel City. Han Shuo wanted to test if the transportation matrix in Brettel City was as good as the one in Brettel City. Han Shuo was very satisfied with the result.
"Master, that magical transportation matrix just now was personally set up by space sacred magus Lord Sabakas. It can lead to any city in the Lancelot Empire. However, we can directly use the transportation matrix in the Cemetery of Death to enter Brettel City. Why do you insist on taking the unnecessary step?" Black dragon Gilberto asked Han Shuo.
"It's nothing. I just know the importance of a large-scale transportation matrix to Brettel City and want to personally experience it. Hehe, I know that the rapid development of Brettel City is inseparable from the existence of this transportation matrix," Han Shuo replied with a smile.
"Master, you are right. The contribution of this transportation matrix is really great. With the great support of His Highness the King and Miss Phoebe's merchant company, all kinds of talents have poured into Brettel City through it. The soldiers in the city are strong and the defense is tight. The seven grand duchies have invaded in batches, but were defeated by Brettel City every time. The safety of this place has been ensured, "Black dragon Gilberto slowly explained to Han Shuo.
After arriving at Brettel City, Han Shuo released twelve mystical demons and had them fly around the entire city, giving him a panoramic view of the current Brettel City. He had a whole new understanding of Brettel City after three years.
Magic crystal cannons were erected on the four city walls. All kinds of large-scale destructive defensive equipment could be seen everywhere. The moat surrounding the city gates had been dug deep enough to block the knights' charge. Some sharp fences were erected on the city walls. It wouldn't be easy for anyone to attack.
A few pointy Magic Towers stood tall on top of the city wall, and the tips of the towers were always surrounded by thick magic elements. This kind of Magic Tower could be directly powered by the Crystal Core of a Magical Beast, or it could be controlled by a Magician's mental strength, absorbing the ubiquitous magic elements on the continent to attack.
Compared to the magic crystal cannons, the might and flexibility of these magical towers were a notch higher. Now that two magical towers had been erected on each of the four city gates, Han Shuo could almost imagine the look on the invaders' faces when they saw the magical towers.
Every soldier on top of the four city gates was equipped with shiny armors, weapons, and protective gear. Han Shuo could tell from the luster of those weapons and armors that they were extraordinary. The fully armed soldiers had a steady aura. They were obviously iron-blooded warriors who had experienced great battles. The aura faintly emitted from their bodies indicated that many people had died in their hands.
The few districts of Brettel City fell into Han Shuo's eyes one by one as the mystical demons circled around. Han Shuo, who was walking shoulder to shoulder with Gilberto all the way to the city lord's mansion, was very satisfied with Gilberto's current situation. Listening to Gilberto's description, Han Shuo had an indifferent smile on his face all along.
Finally, they arrived at the city lord's mansion. The magnificent city lord's mansion was brimming with a dignified and imposing aura compared to before. The city walls of the mansion were much wider and taller. With just a glance, Han Shuo understood that the current city lord's mansion had been renovated. It seemed that a lot of gold coins must have been spent on it.
Although the city lord's mansion had undergone great changes, the imperial guards guarding the mansion's gate still looked the same. Two guards with an arrogant expression and extraordinary aura held their heads high as they vigilantly scanned the surroundings. When Han Shuo walked towards the gate with a smile, one of the guards suddenly trembled. Soon after, he stared blankly at Han Shuo.
The guard stared blankly for a moment, then suddenly knelt on one knee and kowtowed towards Han Shuo. He shouted in an extremely excited tone, "Lord Marquis, have you finished your training?"
"My … Lord Marquis, oh my god, Lord Marquis has returned to the city!" The other guard also recognized Han Shuo. He couldn't help but turn his head to take a look when he heard the voice. When he discovered that it was indeed Han Shuo who had appeared, he immediately shrieked in ecstasy.
Han Shuo nodded at the two guards with a smile and said, "Yes, Drucker, I have returned."
The guard named Drucker was originally from the first batch of Brettel City's soldiers. At that time, he had a very low self-esteem and was as thin and weak as a bamboo pole. But now, his body was strong and sturdy, and his entire body was brimming with a dignified and solemn aura. Compared to before, he was completely different in every aspect.
"Lord Marquis, you actually still remember my name. Oh my god, I am too excited. My Lord, you are truly a wise and mighty Lord!" When Drucker heard Han Shuo accurately call out his name, he was so excited that he became somewhat incoherent.
"Alright, alright, I am entering the mansion!" Han Shuo waved his hand when he saw Drucker's voice getting louder and louder due to his excitement. He then walked into the mansion.
"Lord Marquis has returned, Lord Marquis has returned!" The other guard immediately shouted loudly when he saw Han Shuo striding into the mansion.
As soon as the guard's voice fell, the entire City Lord's Mansion suddenly became chaotic. All sorts of noises could be heard coming from the City Lord's Mansion. Outside the mansion, several horses suddenly galloped away in different directions. Inside the city lord's mansion, old steward Kallas hastily came out to welcome Han Shuo. He also seemed to be very excited.
During the previous coup in Ossen City, Han Shuo had informed old steward Kallas in advance. Therefore, Kallas managed to escape with a group of servants. After Ossen City regained its peace, Kallas did not continue to stay in Ossen City. He resolutely came to Brettel City and began to take care of things for Han Shuo in the city lord's mansion.
After a short while, old steward Kallas arrived at the entrance. When he saw Han Shuo, he immediately kowtowed to Han Shuo and saluted, "Welcome Lord Marquis back to the mansion."
"Hehe, alright, alright. Let's talk inside," Han Shuo said with a smile.
While walking inside, old steward Kallas continuously arranged the servants to prepare everything needed for a banquet. He also explained to Han Shuo in passing, "My Lord, during the three years you've been cultivating, Lord Jack has become a viscount, Lord Dorcas has become a count, and the others have also obtained noble titles. The few lords who were originally temporarily staying in the city lord's mansion have been granted mansions by His Majesty after obtaining their own noble titles. However, the mansions of these lords are not far from the city lord's mansion. I have already sent someone to invite them over. I reckon that all of them will be here in a while. "
A lot could be changed in three years. Lawrence obviously knew how to curry favor with Han Shuo. Therefore, Jack, Dorcas, and the others who had a close relationship with Han Shuo all obtained noble titles. In this way, they naturally didn't need to continue living in the city lord's mansion after obtaining noble titles. Moreover, these people also had parents and families.
Nodding his head, Han Shuo said with a smile, "His Majesty indeed treats us well."
"Yes, the reason why Brettel City could develop so quickly is all because of His Majesty's unsparing support. However, it is also inseparable from the governance of Lord Jack and Lord Dorcas. These two lords are both powerful characters. With the two of them handling military affairs, Brettel City could advance triumphantly without any worries." Kallas didn't forget to put in a good word for Jack and Dorcas.
Han Shuo had already learned all of this from Gilberto. He had a clear idea of Jack and Dorcas' political achievements. One of them was a civil official, the other a military official, and held great power in Brettel City. Jack handled the government affairs and finances, making Brettel City's economy and various fields more and more prosperous. Dorcas, on the other hand, wielded great power in the army. Not only did he make Brettel City impregnable, he also vigorously attacked the seven grand duchies and fished up a lot of huge profits from them.
Of course, before officially starting his training, Han Shuo had told Dorcas some things about the seven grand duchies through Jack. Dorcas still had a clear idea of Helen Tina's Helon Duchy and Burt Zili's Boulet Duchy that was secretly controlled by the Calamity Church.
It was also because of Helen Tina and Burt Zili's secret assistance that Dorcas was able to skillfully and easily attack the seven grand duchies. Not only did he reap huge profits, he was also able to leave with ease. The existence of these two people harboring malicious intentions made it impossible for the seven grand duchies to truly form an alliance. They could only watch helplessly as Brettel City grew stronger and stronger.
The warhorses purchased from the two duchies allowed Brettel City to possess a true knight regiment. Equipped with meticulously crafted weapons, armor, and protective gear, the regiment of knights led by Dorcas became the most terrifying troop in the seven grand duchies.
Jack and Dorcas, one a civil official and the other a military official, firmly held great power in Brettel City. In addition, Dark Mantle's Dick, with great financial support, spread the Dark Mantle's influence throughout the seven grand duchies like a spider's web, providing the two with accurate and vast intelligence information. With the three combined, not only was Brettel City impregnable, it was also continuously expanding its territory, truly becoming a solid and sharp city.
"Through our Brettel City, many goods from the seven grand duchies circulate to the Lancelot Empire. Some of our Lancelot Empire's goods also enter the seven grand duchies. Many nobles in the seven grand duchies have also acknowledged the culture of our Lancelot Empire.
Hehe, although our relationship with the seven grand duchies has always been that of enemies, the merchants only care about profit. Our Brettel City has always been friendly to merchants. Therefore, many merchants from the seven grand duchies simply don't care about the restrictions of their grand dukes, and have always maintained cooperation with us in the circulation of goods and goods … "Kallas' understanding of Brettel City's situation was different from what Gilbert had said. He gave Han Shuo a detailed explanation from the economic and political aspects.
"Haha, Brian, you scoundrel, you've finally returned!" A pair of loud and clear shouts came from the outside. Jack chuckled as he walked in with a bashful young girl, full of vigor.
Three years had passed. Little Fatty Jack had become Big Fatty Jack. What had increased in proportion to his weight was the vigor on Jack's body. Because he held great power in Brettel City and was highly regarded by His Majesty the King, the cowardly Jack had long since disappeared. Now, he had the kind of dignified vigor unique to a person in a high position.
Han Shuo and Jack had been friends for many years. When he heard Jack's familiar laughter and scolding, he felt warm in his heart. He walked towards Jack and looked at Jack's well-tailored noble attire. Han Shuo was all smiles as he scolded, "Hehe, little fatty has become a big fatty. Not bad, not bad. It looks like you've been eating well these past three years!"
"Get lost! You bastard, not caring about your own city and leaving everything to us. You almost tired me to death. Now that you've returned, not only did you not comfort me, you even said that I've become fat. You're really inhumane! "Jack glared at Han Shuo and scolded with a smile.
"This is?" Han Shuo cast a glance at the bashful young girl Jack was holding and asked with a smile.
"This is jESSICA, I've mentioned her to you before!" Jack winked at Han Shuo and proudly introduced her to Han Shuo.
"Oh! I remember now. Hehe, nice to meet you! " Han Shuo remembered that the reason why Jack wanted to stay in Brettel City was because of this girl named jESSICA. Now that Han Shuo saw that Jack had brought the beauty home, he was sincerely happy for him.
JESSICA was obviously a little reserved when facing Han Shuo. She shyly and respectfully bowed to Han Shuo, and said with a little fear, "Greetings, Lord Marquis!"
"My Lord, you've finally returned!" Dorcas walked in from outside. Compared to before, Dorcas hadn't changed much. It was just that there were more traces of hardships on his face, making him appear more calm and seasoned.
Dick, Faulke, and a few other mountain chiefs also arrived one after another. Everyone gathered together. Under the guidance of steward Kallas, they went to the banquet hall and drank to their heart's content. The few people who were in charge of everything in Brettel City once again explained the situation of Brettel City to Han Shuo.
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