A strange world

Chapter 706 Chapter 103. Everyone in Liberty City after a long absence

Annan's return did not alarm many people.

At most, Olmedo, Itilia, Fast, Francois, Evelyn...

Well, Evelin knows, half of Liberty City knows.

Liberty City is changing with each passing day. The buildings that were not completed when Annan left have been completed, and many new houses are still being built. Only the Mage Tower is still under construction. The second floor should not be built this year.

There are one-third more residents and tourists than before, and the spacious streets are finally filled with excitement.

The first one to pick up Annan was Lily - she and Silly Cat were lying on the eaves of the tavern. When they saw Annan coming back, Lily jumped to the ground and ran towards Annan with a long "meow", while Silly Cat didn't know how to run to Annan. where.

Annan returned to the bedroom of the City Lord's Mansion holding Lily in his left hand and the flowerpot in his right hand.

The warm afternoon sun shines into the room, and the sense of security brings fatigue, making people want to take a comfortable nap.

Annan didn't dare... Who knew what kind of ceremony the demon king, who had been neglected by him for several months, had prepared to "welcome" him.

Lily reached out to grab the leaves of the tree from another world, but Annan held her away and placed the flower pot on the windowsill.

"This is very important, you must take good care of it." Annan reminded Lily.

Standing in front of the window, Annan looked towards the Crystal Nest next door.

"Is Ilimoyas awake?"

"No," Abby replied.

The dragon is one of those immortal species that sleeps twice a year and sleeps for half a year at a time. As for why she didn't sleep like this in the North... they only slept in safe places.

To a certain extent, this represents Elimoas' trust in Liberty City.

However, Ilimoyas has been sleeping for more than four months, and she is not far away from waking up.

Annan went to look at the little spider on the dressing table again. It was not bad. It was a little fatter than when he left. But as soon as it saw him, it crawled back into its nest and refused to scream.

Annan had no choice but to walk out of the bedroom and go to the second floor to visit Olmedo first.

"It's great to have you back."

As soon as he opened the door, the smiling Olmedo made Annan wonder whether he should step in.

"I just came back..."

"But you can only do this. Our ship has arrived at the capital of King Khamis VI."

"Okay, I'll get in touch later."

Annan was quite looking forward to meeting the members of the Holy Council for the first time...

Annan went to see Itilia next door again. The trip to the south did not bring any changes to her life. On the other hand, Layla stepped on the stairs and ran up.

"Why didn't you answer when I called you!" Leila complained to Annan, without the slightest joy of seeing her again after a long separation.

"When did you call me?" Annan was not impressed.

"You're on deck!"

Annan tried to recall that there seemed to be a small boat floating in the bay when entering the harbor...

After Layla finished speaking, she walked away angrily.

"What's up with her?"

Idilia said with a smile: "I think she should blame you for causing her not to catch any fish."

"That's not surprising."

He also likes to lean on Lily when he messes up something.

Annan saw the documents on the table recording finances and couldn't help but curiously asked: "How much money did I earn?"

"Only counting the profits from the south, we made 143,000 gold coins in April while you were at sea."

Including the slowing down of Middle-earth and the North, the amount is close to 200,000 gold coins...

Annan had seen the treasure when he "accepted" the inheritance of the Violet Kingdom. Hundreds of thousands of gold coins paved the rolling mountain of gold, which was more than enough for Ilimoyas to lie on.

It only takes two months for Liberty City to make that much money.

No one can sit still. Annan earns more in one month than many big families earn in one generation...

This makes Liberty City coveted. It is said that one out of every eight tourists who visit Liberty City is a thief.

Fortunately, Liberty City spends money faster. The arcane energy core and orichalcum are like a bottomless pit. Even if a legendary thief breaks into the treasure house with extraordinary powers, he will only see dust and cobwebs.

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"The capacity of a pool is 1,000 liters. A water pipe discharges water into the pool at a rate of 100 liters per hour. At the same time, the pool drains water out of the pool at a rate of 95 liters per hour. When will the pool be full?"

Annan knocked on the door of the classroom where there were more orcs, goblins, but more humans. He looked at the teacher with an apology and said, "Sorry, I'm looking for someone."

"You're too kind..." the middle-aged man who was specially hired as a teacher because of his talent in mathematics replied.

Annan came to the back row: "Aunt Susan asked me to tell you to go to the City Lord's Mansion at night."

Before coming to school, Annan went to Aunt Susan's place. She wanted to prepare a sumptuous table of dishes, so Annan simply asked Aunt Susan and her family to go to the city lord's mansion to have a dinner together.

"Who are you?"

Martin's words stunned Annan.

"Ahem...Martin, he is Annan." The math teacher had to remind him.

Martin's voice became louder: "My cousin is adventuring in the south, who are you!!!"

"I'm back from the south."

"Oh." Martin calmed down his shock, "I'm in class, can you please stop disturbing me?"

"My fault."

Annan exited the classroom and looked back suspiciously.

Why do I seem to be dumber than three years ago...

After about ten minutes, the students walked out of the classroom. They greeted Annan with admiration and respect. Annan responded one by one and watched Martin walk up to them.

In the past, he didn't notice because they were together day and night. After four months of separation this time, Annan was surprised to find that Martin was taller and had a sparse beard growing on his lips, and he was about to look like an adult.

There is only me. What I was like three years ago is what I am now, as if time has frozen on me...

"Cousin, the teacher taught us a new word today..."

Annan looked at Martin who was talking to the air: "Who were you talking to just now?"

Martin looked out the window again.

After finally coaxing Martin home, Annan went to visit Mr. Victor.

We haven’t seen each other for a long time, but Mr. Victor didn’t say anything harsh: “Are you still going out?”

Annan thought for a while: "Not sure yet..."

The affairs in the south have not been settled yet, and there is still Khamis VI who needs to be contacted, but Annan does not need to go there in person - a journey takes a year, not counting the way back, which is a waste of time.

"Always busy, when will you become a master?" Victor snorted, and couldn't stand Annan's waste of talent.

"Making Liberty City glorious is more important than me becoming a master." Annan could only say, "Then will you come to the banquet tonight?"

"I see."

That night, all the people Annan knew well came to the city lord's mansion and gathered around a long table burning with candlelight.

On the surface it was to welcome Annan back, but in fact it was to bring together everyone who was busy with their own affairs.

Annan is an important link that unites everyone in Liberty City. While Annan was away, although they would not have any disagreements, they would only have to do business.

After welcoming Annan back, the bard put down his glass and sighed: "The war is about to break out, but here we are celebrating."

"war?"