Inside the simple and elegant house, the candles on the candlesticks on the long table flickered slowly, emitting a dim light that made everything look like a dark veil.

Everything around is clearly visible, but there is also a sense of haziness and faintness.

Philena sat at the main seat, slowly separating the cooked beef on the plate with silver cutlery.

Pick up a piece, dip it in the sauce next to it, put it gently into your mouth, and chew it slowly.

Simple movements give people a sense of elegance and calmness.

Even the most demanding aristocratic etiquette teacher could not find anything to criticize.

Lear, who was sitting on the left, also felt quite pleased at the moment.

Even if you put aside all the halos around her, Philena is still the most dazzling person of the opposite sex he has ever seen.

That calmness, that elegance, that confidence that comes from within.

The gap between her and ordinary aristocratic girls is hundreds of blocks away.

If she were to add the halos around her body, she would be like the stars in the dark night sky, shining and dazzling.

Lear withdrew his gaze, put the food on the plate into his mouth, and felt a sense of pleasure in his taste buds.

After swallowing it, the rich magical power contained in it spread out, making him feel warm all over.

The seemingly simple foods on the table are all made from the highest grade ingredients.

8道菜，3道由4星品质食材烹饪，剩下的5道都是3星食材。

The value of any one dish is equivalent to an ordinary person’s one year’s work.

The background of the top aristocrats was revealed silently.

Jasmine stood by and served, with a complicated look in her eyes. It was the first time she saw His Highness take the initiative to invite someone to dinner.

But considering the other party's performance just now, this is not surprising.

This young man is too dazzling.

Even though there is still an insurmountable gap between me and His Highness at this moment.

But considering the other party's potential, who knows what the future will be like?

In less than four months, they established their own territory in the wilderness, cleared out all enemies in the silt swamp, and completely occupied the swamp with a diameter of hundreds of kilometers.

He also had thousands of subjects and a powerful army.

The other party even mentioned that he had 6 level 15 big demons and a level 16 flying dragon with dragon blood outside the city waiting for orders.

Goddess, is this something a normal pioneer lord can do?

For those pioneering lords who have the support of great nobles, it would be considered good if they could reach this level of development within three to five years.

As for the high-level forces, there is no need to think too much. Unless those nobles are willing to empty their own pockets, how could they possibly subdue so many powerful heroes in such a short period of time? !

As for whether the other party was lying and apologizing, she had already taken the time to check.

Even the descendants of the Bruno family have personally verified this information - those demons and dragons are in the small town outside the city.

This series of shocking news made her feel as if she was in a dream.

It turns out that the mere level 15 mount is just the most insignificant part of the opponent's strength.

How much more is he hiding?!
Even ordinary earl families are not as confident as this young man at this moment!
How long has it been?!

She racked her brains but couldn't figure out how the other party did it! !

His gaze turned to Philena, who was standing beside him with a smile in her eyes.

I felt a little bit of admiration in my heart.

His Highness is worthy of being His Highness. He believed in the other party so firmly before the other party became successful and gave him a generous gift.

She was puzzled at the time, and even felt that His Highness might have overestimated the other party.

Thinking about it now, it’s really funny. She was the stupidest and short-sighted one.

This kind of person is like a giant dragon lurking in shallow water. Once the tide rises, he will spread his wings and fly, revealing his hideousness to the world.

I made up my mind that no matter who I met in the future, I would never underestimate them.

But then she thought again and felt a little depressed. Even though she knew that she shouldn't look down on others, it would be difficult for her to do so.

She comes into contact with so many people every day, and the probability of finding gold in the mud is too small, and she doesn't have the tolerance to tolerate others.

Philena didn't know that her maid was thinking so much at the moment. After eating a little, she slowly put down her knife and fork, and looked at the handsome boy in front of her with joy.

Although she values ​​strength, that is not the only thing that makes her feel sad. Those roses are the only thing that makes her feel sad.

To outsiders, it seems like just a few flowers, can't they be easily obtained?

But all the roses that can be found on the market are already in her hands.

The roses that Lear brought were almost all new varieties, and there were a few duplicate varieties that she had only recently obtained.

This may seem simple, but how much effort and resources are required to achieve this?
There are so many kinds of roses, is it possible to find them all?

Every time the Griffin Legion patrols deep into the wilderness, they have the mission of searching for roses, but so far not many have been brought back.

This was definitely done with great care.

It is difficult for outsiders to appreciate the subtlety of this.

"Sir Lear, what brings you back this time?"

If a territory wants to grow and develop, the effort required is suffocating.

Outsiders only see Lear's strength, but she can better understand the hardships and difficulties involved.

The solemn aura and iron-blooded temperament of this young man clearly indicate his experiences during this period.

And given the other party's personality, it is impossible for him to abandon his territory and come back simply to give her flowers.

Lear swallowed the food, then slowly drank a sip of tea before speaking.

"I came back this time for two purposes."

"First, the White Crow Chamber of Commerce in the seventh district is now part of the City of Weirdo. I plan to use this as a base to develop trade in Loran City."

"I built a blacksmith shop with over 1500 workers that can mass produce 2-star armor."

"Second, buy a group of slaves to enrich the territory, and also collect some books and knowledge"

Philena chuckled, her eyes playful.

"It seems that meeting me is not on your list."

Lear winked at her.

"That's natural. You don't need to make a separate plan to meet up with your friends."

Feeling the casual and natural tone of his voice, Philena felt a little better.

He picked up the tall crystal glass, gently swirled the blood-red wine, and gestured to the young man in front of him.

"To our friendship."

Lear's eyes were smiling.

Lift the bottle, gently.

"To friendship and tomorrow."

They raised their glasses and drank them all.

Then their eyes met and they smiled in tacit understanding.

It seems that everything is self-explanatory.

Jasmine, who was standing by, didn't quite understand the subtle atmosphere between the two of them, so she stepped forward and filled the empty glass.

But this time, neither of them paid any attention to the wine.

"Equipment trade has always been one of the largest and most important modules in Loran City."

"It provides a huge amount of tax revenue every year."

"Currently, high-level equipment above 3 stars is controlled by seven great noble families."

"For low-end equipment, there are hundreds of chambers of commerce competing fiercely."

"But since you want to step into it, you must be prepared. I won't say much."

"Jasmine, go and order a plaque and present it to the White Crow Chamber of Commerce in my name."

Lear gave the other man a deep look.

These words carry a lot of weight.

Philena was going to be his guarantor.

With the plaque of the Princess of Lolan City, who would dare to provoke the White Crow Chamber of Commerce?
This simple action cleared most of the obstacles for him.

This is the weight of top-level connections.

As expected of his angel investor, awesome.

"As for buying slaves, you need to choose them yourself. If you can't buy what you want, tell me. I also have some connections in the North."

"I have quite a few books. If you need anything, I'll have someone print a larger copy for you."

Lear took a deep look at the stunning beauty in front of him.

"Your Highness."

He shouted, without saying much, but it seemed that everything was implied.

Philena also smiled and said nothing more.

The two of them didn't have much contact, but they had a unique tacit understanding.

The topic ended here and Philena changed the subject.

"Sir Lear, how is the scenery of the swamp? I have only been to the depths of the wilderness a few times a few years ago. Now for some reason, I cannot set foot in it again for the time being. It is a bit regrettable."

"It's my first time in the swamp, and it's not bad. After nightfall, the starry sky of Weilu City is shining and colorful. It won't disappoint you."

"Also, the territory also has unique theatrical performances, I think Your Highness will definitely like it." "When Your Highness is free, you can go and watch it."

Philena blinked.

"Really? How many people have you invited?"

"If it's because of friendship, Your Highness is the first one."

Philena's eyes curved.

The following topic became light-hearted and interesting.

They mostly talked about interesting things in the wilderness or some fun things in Loran City that were not known to outsiders.

The atmosphere is very harmonious.

As for the purpose of Lear's trip, Philena had already given him a substantial solution at the beginning.

What seems extremely difficult to ordinary people is just a matter of words in the eyes of those top figures.

Two hours later, both the host and the guests had a great time. Lear looked at the sky and said goodbye.

Philena stood up to see her off.

The two walked out the door together, side by side.

The moonlight poured down, enveloping the two of them.

The long hair fluttering behind Philena's head makes her look extremely mysterious. Her temperament is simple and elegant, as if she is an ancient goddess walking out of a mural.

A luxurious yellow long skirt complements it and makes her look more graceful.

Her face was delicate and flawless, her skin was like winter snow, and her whiteness could rival the moonlight.

As she took a few steps, the flowers and plants around her seemed to be injected with new strength. They suddenly flew up and became full of vitality.

Wherever she is, is the center of the world.

It makes people feel heartbroken and trembling.

But Lear, with a bloody crown on his head and a shadowy cloak flowing behind him, is no less impressive.

The young man is full of heroic spirit.

He carries the majesty and solemnity that are unique to those in a higher position, like a crowned king inspecting his territory.

Although there is a huge difference in level, they are equally matched in momentum.

Jasmine, who was following behind, inexplicably felt a sense of unusual harmony and matching.

Your Highness, has anyone ever walked side by side with her over the years?
I racked my brain but couldn't think of anyone.
Moreover, how many people can be by His Highness' side without being overshadowed by his glory?
No, none at all.

Neither the heir to the Grand Duke nor the heir to the imperial royal family!
The halos of the Flower of the North, the Genius Mage of the Griffin Empire, etc. are too dazzling.

And now, His Highness has been promoted to the rank of Level 18, and can even make the nobles of the older generation bow their heads and maintain the highest respect.

There was no conversation along the way, as the two enjoyed the gentle evening breeze and the charming moonlight.

This not-so-short road seemed to have been completed in the blink of an eye.

At the gate of the manor, the captain of the guard, Recker, who was wearing a silver helmet, suddenly narrowed his eyes and lowered his head with a trembling heart.

The mouth feels extremely bitter.

"Good night, your highness."

"Good night, Lord Lear."

After Philena nodded slightly at the other party, she turned to look at the young man beside her and said softly.

"Raikor's father taught me when I was young."

"He is just like his father, loyal and responsible. He has saved me from a lot of trouble and is one of the people I trust the most."

When Recker heard this, his heart warmed up and his face was full of excitement.

The little emotion in my heart disappeared instantly.

Your Highness still trusts me!

"Come back later, Recker, and you can take Lord Lear directly into the living room tonight to wait."

The joy that just appeared on Recker's face suddenly froze.

Your Highness is confused. How could this guy enter the manor directly?

The goddess that I only dare to admire in my heart seems to be throwing herself into the arms of someone else.

And he even opened the door for the other party!!

It would be fine if he could just go to the wilderness and ride a mount as high as his father's, but now he has also won the favor of His Highness.

Damn it. This guy deserves to die.

"As you wish."

But as the captain of the guard, the most important thing is loyalty and obedience to orders. No matter what he thinks in his heart, he must unconditionally execute any order from Philena.

Philena nodded and looked at Li Er with a smile in her deep eyes.

"Come back when you're done. I still have a lot of high-quality ingredients in my warehouse, all donated by other nobles. It's rare for someone to have dinner with me on weekdays."

Lear smiled.

"Then I'm in for a treat. Your Highness, I'll go back first."

He placed his right hand on his chest and bowed to signal.

Performed a noble salute.

Philena also held her chest and bowed in return.

Lear did not linger any longer, but turned over and rode on the swamp giant deer king and left.

Until he reached the corner of the street, he seemed to think of something and looked back.

That handsome face was so dazzling under the moonlight, and coupled with his aura, it made people feel astonished.

With fine clothes and fast horses, we should be the best.

Philena's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and she felt an inexplicable palpitation.

There were tiny ripples in my heart.

Ta-ta~the sound of deer hooves fades away.

After a long time.

"Your Highness, Lord Lear has gone far away."

Jasmine's words beside her brought Philena back to her senses, and she looked at her maid's strange eyes.

The strong will instantly suppressed the inner fluctuations, and his eyes regained clarity.

"Sir Lear has a unique power hidden in his body, which is difficult for outsiders to detect, but very subtle."

After thinking for a while, he stretched out his right hand and gently took off some clothes, revealing his snow-white wrist.

A rose bracelet was revealed in the air.

What is amazing is that the rose bracelet looks like grass wetted by dew in the early morning, with green leaves and red flowers full of vitality.

He slowly took it off and handed it to Jasmine.

"When you deliver the plaque tomorrow, give it to Lord Lear and tell him that this bracelet can conceal the aura on your body."

Jasmine's heart trembled, and she looked at the bracelet with shock in her eyes.

"Your Highness, this, this also needs to be given to you?"

“Is it too precious?”

Recker didn't know the value of the bracelet, but he felt heartbroken.

That damn bastard, damn him.

Philena turned her head to look at the manor, and when she saw the dozens of roses she had never seen before, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

With these roses, she might be able to reach the next level again within a few months.

"Precious? Maybe."

But, he is worth it.

“But this is you.”

"Jasmine, if it were you, would you take out a lot of time and energy to search for something that has nothing to do with you during the most critical time of pioneering when entering the wilderness?"

Jasmine was stunned for a moment, and just as she was about to speak, Philena turned and left.

His steps were light, and he didn't seem to need her to answer.

Recker clenched his fingers aside.

"I will, Your Highness."

The voice was so small that he didn't even dare let the other person know.

Jasmine paused and gave him a strange look.

"Are you worthy enough to compete with Lord Lear?"

Who is he?
How can you, a guy who is almost 30 and still a level 12 high-level knight, compare with someone who enslaved a level 16 dragon in just a few months?
Pooh.

Thinking of the previous behavior that had betrayed him, he snorted coldly and turned away with disdain.

Recker's face froze, and he instantly felt 10,000 points of true damage.

Am I that bad?

He subconsciously turned his head to look at his subordinates around him, and suddenly they all looked at him with their eyes on the nose and their nose on the mind, and no one looked at him at all.

I couldn't vent my anger, I could only wail.
That bastard deserves to die, deserves to die!!! (End of this chapter)