A strange world

Chapter 326 Chapter 179. Annan’s Princess

The population of Star-Moon Bay, which accepted Osulond Territory and refugees, swelled to more than 16,000 people. Coupled with the caravans and travelers coming and going, Xingyue Bay now looks like a small city-state.

Layla pushed Itilia and then introduced Annan from Xingyue Bay.

Musketeers wearing heavy and dull plate armor patrolled the streets, and Itilia actually saw perseverance in these young faces. Annan said that they had just returned from killing the Ratmen in Evernight Harbor and couldn't wait to show off their achievements. They took the initiative to request patrols, but they couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of these young men——

Then Annan led them to the noisy watermill and showed them a pair of newly made muskets and plate armor, saying that muskets are the sharpest spears and plate armor is the strongest shield. We also stopped by the beach where Bailong was trained. Layla said that the white dragon she was riding was called Andy. It couldn't get through the portal and was rushing back with a knight on its back - to prevent Andy from being attacked by the towns along the way as an evil white dragon.

"Andy?" Itilia became interested as expected. Unlike Layla, the eldest sister prefers "Betal's Redemption". Annan replied that the name "Andy" was given by the dragon-taming boy Elder, because he couldn't name too many names. The other white dragons were called Jack, Rose, Freeman, etc...

So next Annan led her to Xingyue Bay Prison. Itilia looked at this prison that completely restored "Betal's Redemption" for a long time. After coming out of the prison, we came to the port. There were several small wooden boats docked at the busy Moon Harbor, and several sailboats were vaguely floating in the deep sea outside the bay. Because the Skaven have moved north, Moon Harbor currently exists in name only - only the catch.

After returning from the north of Xingyue Bay, the family's subjects were moving into the mansion under Ingrid's arrangement. Itilia originally thought they would be placed outside the town. When heading to the coastal streets, Itilia was frightened by a rat man again.

"It's a broken tooth, and if you watch Betar's Redemption carefully enough you'll see that it's in the background in one scene."

Stopping in the middle of the coastal street, the vast bay is right in front of you, and this is a scene that people in the north at the foot of the snow-capped mountains rarely see.

"Are those Andy and Freeman?" Itilia suddenly saw two figures sitting in front of a small wooden boat stranded on the beach, and there were other figures surrounding them.

"They're putting on a show for the tourists."

Itilia expressed doubts, and Annan said that the two magical images attracted many tourists to Xingyue Bay, and even the clock tower became a "place of pilgrimage" for tourists. So let the bard and the old orc play Andy and Freeman on the beach.

Not far from evening, the sunset is emerging on the sea.

"Does it look good?" Annan asked.

Itilia nodded slightly. What is truly beautiful is not only the scenery, but also the people here. Soldiers, workers, women, all cheering...looking tired and excited.

"Because they have to work more than twelve hours a day..."

"But they look fine."

"Because I pay their salaries."

We can be happy by the misfortunes of others – to put it another way. Happiness comes from contrast. Compared with their previous miserable life and the suffering outside Xingyue Bay, they now have a safe place to live, plenty of food, and a salary.

"There are better ones."

Annan and Leila, who was pushing Itilia, walked south along the coastal street. Soon we arrived and the road had not yet been repaired to the outside. Annan took over from Leila and pushed the wheelchair, and he and his two sisters came to the promontory.

After spending some time on the road, the setting sun had already disappeared over the sea, and its last afterglow was barely visible, replaced by sparse stars. Looking into the distance, the lights lit up along the bay, showing a peaceful and peaceful Xingyue Bay.

"I want to protect this place..."

They heard Annan whisper.

…

After returning from the headland, Annan hesitantly took them to Aunt Susan's house.

"Thank you for taking care of our brother..."

Itilia expressed her gratitude to Aunt Susan and Uncle Holin. After an ordinary and warm dinner, they returned to the Lord's Mansion, and Annan introduced Lilith who was temporarily staying here.

Itilia showed a listening look, and then said: "That Lilith is not an ordinary girl..."

"Well, she is Ta Ling..."

Annan told them Lilith's origin and the second prince's life box in a low voice, warning Leila not to tell them.

"Why did you only warn me?" Leila pursed her lips.

Annan ignored Leila and asked Itilia: "What will happen to the fire dragon's habitat when the family migrates here?"

"It's coming too."

Annan raised his head and glanced, as if the fire dragon was on the ceiling, and spoke much softer: "Is that Lord Fire Dragon?"

"Um."

Annan thought of something: "The blue dragon's lair is right behind...will it be discovered by Ilimoyas?"

"It said that the little blue dragon was not qualified to discover it yet."

A legendary fire dragon... equivalent to Agarwal lurking around Annan, it was strange that he discovered it.

As a lord who seeks help everywhere, Annan has no reason to give up the combat power he has sent to him: "If the Ratmen invade Xingyue Bay, will the Fire Dragon help us?"

Itilia replied gently: "That's exactly why we're here."

Annan decided to speak ill of Agarwal for ten more minutes today.

Feeling that Idilia was tired, Annan asked the sisters to stay in the room to catch up on old times, and he withdrew.

"He's very good...but he's not your younger brother."

The whisper of the fire dragon sounded in Itilia's mind. Looking at the unhappy Layla, and thinking of the fact that Layla and Levis had played together since childhood, she couldn't accept the truth, so it was better not to tell her yet...

"What’s wrong with you?"

"I...I miss my family." Layla squatted in front of the wheelchair and rested her head on the armrest. "Will we go back?"

"certainly……"

Layla resisted the urge to tell the truth. The eldest sister's health is not good, so it's better not to tell her that Annan is not their brother...

…

The next day, Idilia, who received Annan's permission, came to the Department of Home Affairs.

"The finances don't seem to be healthy." Itilia asked after looking through the documents.

"Because the Skaven are coming."

Ingrid said that Xingyue Bay spent nearly 10,000 gold coins in just three months. Annan raised money everywhere, even the blue dragon.

Itilia thought of the fire dragon's praise last night: "He is an excellent lord."

…

At this time, the outstanding lord who was in the living room watched two boys come in: they were Chancellor Mosley and General Marcus.

"Ahem...I am a lord now. Sorry, I can't play with you anymore."

"But the princess wants to see you." Minister Mosley said.

Annan would not make the same mistake twice, but they said that the princess missed him and put on her best clothes.

"...Then let's go and have a look."