Great Nobleman

As the [Golden Wheat Field] traveled westward.

As dusk approached.

In the distance, a magnificent port with a pure white background and various golden decorations gradually appeared in everyone's sight.

Large and small, various human and elf ships, as well as the elf sea fortress-Emerald Heart, were moored at the dock in the north of the port.

Even so, the port's dock was not crowded at all, and many vacant berths could be found at a glance.

After dressing up with Catherine in the cabin, they came to the deck together.

Looking at the magnificent port and spacious dock not far away, Brand couldn't help but sigh:

"It's really worthy of being a royal port. This dock alone is much larger than ours."

Master Holland smiled and said:

"After all, it is the facade port of our empire. His Majesty the Emperor spent a lot of money.

But Morning Flower Port actually has huge development potential!"

As they got closer to the port.

A short-range magic communication came, guiding them to the designated berth at the dock.

Because they were already close to the port.

The constant temperature rune array of the [Golden Wheat Field] was closed.

The temperature outside was only slightly lower, and there was no sign of the severe cold in the north.

——The Royal Port's anti-cold measures are continuing to take effect!

After arriving at the dock and landing along the gangway.

I saw that the members of the Romien Chamber of Commerce had prepared the carriage and were waiting beside.

——Because the Romien family rented a station in the Royal Port, all matters had been arranged in advance by the Romien master.

Considering that it was late, everyone did not hang around the port.

They took the carriage directly to the central area of ​​the Royal Port, a carefully decorated banquet venue.

At this time, Roberto Mendes, the head of the Imperial Court Mage Corps, was leading people to greet the guests at the entrance of the banquet hall.

Seeing them coming, Roberto quickly greeted them with a smile.

The first thing he did was address them face to face:

"Earl Holland, Earl Mesa... Baron Louise!"

After addressing them like this, Roberto concluded:

"I haven't seen you for a long time, and you are still as charming as ever!"

Master Romien smiled and said:

"Because we are all in Dawn Flower Harbor, we just came here together."

Seeing someone else coming over, Roberto didn't talk much and quickly said:

"Everyone, go in quickly, the banquet will start soon.

In addition, this is the special arrangement of the banquet tonight.

In addition to the original banquet process, because the diplomatic envoys from the northern countries of the Human Alliance brought some precious items, His Majesty the Emperor also took out some treasures.

So tonight we will have a special free auction session.

Before the banquet officially starts, you can take some time to take a look, maybe you can get something out of it."

While speaking, Roberto asked the waiter beside him to give each of them a brochure.

Then he asked the waiter to take them into the banquet hall.

Holding Catherine, he followed the masters forward.

Brand also curiously flipped open the booklet in his hand.

After a brief reading, he found that it contained a detailed description of the auction process of the banquet, as well as a detailed introduction to various auction items.

It was different from the auction rules of ordinary auctions.

At today's dinner, all auction items cannot be auctioned with magic gold coins.

Instead, various items and resources that are beneficial to the war, or promises to send troops to assist, must be used.

At the same time, the items that the envoys of various countries took out for auction... It seems that not all of them are regular items?

After roughly flipping through two pages, Brand gradually became interested.

Looking around the banquet hall, seeing that several masters went to socialize, and Louise and the other two ladies also started to communicate with familiar friends.

Brand simply took Catherine to sit down in front of a table full of food, and then read quietly.

Soon, he found that tonight's auction, in addition to many precious items.

It also included magic gold coin "bonds" guaranteed by national credit of the northern countries of the Human Alliance, as well as the titles and territories of these countries!

In addition, their emperor also took out three small warships!

Combined with the rules of the auction, it is easy to see:

This auction link is set up to achieve the purpose of this banquet more effectively!

Among them, Brand is not interested in the titles and territories of the northern countries of the Human Alliance.

The Morning Flower Territory is enough for him to develop, and the value of the imperial hereditary viscount is much higher than the titles of these kingdoms and duchies.

In addition, these things are also linked to responsibilities and obligations.

It would be fine if it were just an honorary title, but if it were hereditary titles and territories, it would almost mean that they would need to stand on the same front with these countries.

—— Not just this time, but in the future, they will also need to respond to the call of these countries and provide support for the orc invasions.

Otherwise, it would be equivalent to abandoning these things directly.

Of course, Brand is also clear:

Since these countries have taken out these things, there must be a certain market!

The fact that these noble family heads look down on them does not mean that the non-heir descendants of many noble families look down on them!

—— The idea of ​​being the head of a chicken rather than the tail of a phoenix is ​​still common!

As for the risks of fighting orcs.

Cowards do retreat, but there is no shortage of adventurous people in the Farns Continent.

Just as he was reading with great interest, Catherine suddenly pulled his sleeve and said:

"Master, someone is coming."

Wait for Brand to shift his gaze from the booklet in his hand.

Follow Catherine's line of sight.

See the head of the Imperial Military Affairs Department, the old gentleman Jonas Holt, and a young lady dressed in a gorgeous dress beside him approaching them.

Seeing this, Brand put down the booklet, then stood up with Catherine, and said with a smile:

"It's been a long time since we last met, Uncle Jonas, I didn't expect you to come to this banquet!"

The old gentleman smiled and said:

"Brand, Catherine, seeing you look so radiant makes me feel a lot younger!

Because of the orcs' movements, we have strengthened the defense of the northwest border and coastline.

So I, the director of the military affairs department, have to come here to inspect it.

And it just so happens that there is another banquet here, and I was assigned by His Majesty the Emperor to help."

After saying this, the old gentleman introduced the lady next to him to Brand and Catherine:

"This is Flora Oberstein, the eldest princess of the Kingdom of Mosal.

Today's banquet, in addition to the ones that were set out In addition to the auction items.

In fact, there are some precious items that are not suitable for public disclosure.

If you are interested, Brand, you can talk to Flora.

As a master of rune arrays and the most handsome young man in our empire, Flora must want to meet you. "

Hearing the old gentleman say this, Brand said helplessly:

"Uncle Jonas, I am married now, and your words are easy to be misunderstood!"

The old gentleman smiled and spread his hands and said:

"If that's the case, I apologize!"

Seeing this, Brand didn't say much, but turned to Flora, who looked a little restrained, and said:

"Hello, Ms. Flora, I am Brand Holland.

Next to me is my wife, Catherine Holland.

I'm glad to meet you today! "