I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 208 - 130: The Medal Award Team of the Capital

Chapter 208: Chapter 130: The Medal Award Team of the Capital

As they watched Zhou Bai and his companions depart, many of the residents of Bengala Town felt a tinge of regret.

Their merchandise prices were just too attractive!

Who knows when they might have such an opportunity again.

The prices in Bengala Town were indeed too high.

Hearing the voices around them lamenting not having bought more, several Mercenary Team Captains glanced at each other, their eyes reflecting a hint of consideration.

"When are we setting out for Hope Village?" someone asked.

The products from Hope Village were selling so well that, for the sake of making money, they were willing to leave with Zhou Bai and his party at the earliest opportunity. However, this would certainly make the other party uneasy, so they did not bring it up.

However, they needed to determine the timing of their departure; only then could they make preparations.

"Let’s leave in two days," Wendell stated directly. One day’s notice was too short for both parties to prepare. Another reason was the fear of the other party striking from behind.

Once they left Bengala Town, they weren’t in their territory anymore.

If something really happened to them, Mayor Simmons would not likely trouble Hope Village for their sake. They were easily replaceable, so they had to think more for themselves.

No one else had any objections, and even Maria showed just a hint of surprise upon hearing Wendell. After knowing that Hope Village had signed contracts with many mercenary teams, she had signed one as well. At the time, Zhou Bai had mentioned they would meet in three days.

This meant that Zhou Bai had anticipated their choice or perhaps Wendell’s.

Impressive!

A glint passed through Maria’s eyes, now more convinced than ever that collaborating with Hope Village would benefit her.

As long as Hope Village wasn’t defeated in the Territory War, its ranking would leapfrog in development in the future.

No one was privy to Maria’s thoughts at that moment. After hearing Wendell’s words, they all took his decision as a given.

"Let’s all go and make our preparations now!" With no objections from the crowd, Wendell continued.

After he had spoken, he left immediately, hurriedly gathering his mercenaries.

The sweeping presence of Hope Village Residents in Bengala Town had already made it clear what their demands were. Their aim was to procure the products from Hope Village. The products they had managed to secure in Bengala Town were just icing on the cake—profits not to be turned down.

While several Mercenary Teams were busy preparing for the journey, the Medal Award Team from the Royal Capital was nearing Bengala Town.

"Captain, we’re approaching Bengala Town," one of the knights informed Charlot, the knight team captain.

Their mission was deemed as an accolade award, but it was also an adventure for them, as they had the security provided by equipment issued by the Royal Capital.

It had been two to three days since their last stop at a territory, and it would be proper to rest in Bengala Town for a day before heading to Hope Village.

It seemed that the mere Village of Hope Village would have little to offer them.

Charlot, the team leader riding her horse, maintained a composed expression, "Let’s stay in Bengala Town for two days then, so everyone can rest well."

"Yes," the rest of the knights responded in unison.

Then, one after another, they quickly began putting on their knight uniforms.

They represented the face of the Royal Capital, and it was important to maintain appearances when necessary.

Once they had all dressed, they looked towards Charlot, "Captain, what about you?"

Upon hearing this, Charlot paused, casting a sidelong glance, "Turn around!"

"Yes," the knights understood and all turned away, their mouths twitching into smiles at the sounds behind them.

The Captain was still so concerned with maintaining appearances!

Moments later, a well-equipped and imposing knight team appeared within the bounds of Bengala Town.

Upon their entry, Simmons, the Lord of the town, received the news and hurried to prepare for their welcome.

This was a knight team from the Royal Capital, and to top it off, there was a noble among them. Even if it was only the lowest noble rank of Baron, he could not afford to take it lightly.

With Bengala Town being quite a distance from the Royal Capital, their sudden appearance in his territory was unexpected, and he hoped it was not for a bad reason. Otherwise, with the Lord not present, he, the Mayor, would not be able to shoulder the responsibility.

Soon after, the figures of Charlot and her team emerged in the town square of Bengala Town.

The armor of each person reflected the sunlight, shimmering brilliantly.

Many onlookers showed traces of envy in their eyes.

Knight team!

It was an exclusive force belonging to the Nobles, and as one’s noble rank increased, there was a possibility of being granted noble status. Once a person became a noble, they achieved a leap in rank.

Even in the Human Clan Kingdom on the Stan Continent, where territories governed themselves separately, one aspect remained consistent across all territories—the system of nobility.

To become a noble, one either had to own a territory and be ennobled due to their Lord Identity, be born into a noble family and become an heir, or become a knight under a noble’s patronage.

The first two options were beyond the wildest dreams of most commoners, but the last one was something many people could aspire to.

Because countless people born into ordinary families became nobles through their exceptionally high magic talent or body skills talent and eventually became knights.

Thus, when they saw knights, most were envious, as this was the career goal of many professionals.

Even Mayor Simmons felt some envy!

In Bengala Town, he was second only to one but still not a noble.

Only if Bengala Town were promoted to Bengala City and the Lord advanced from Earl to Marquis, would he qualify for the title of Viscount.

Currently, Bengala Town was merely a second-level town, and to be promoted to a city, there was a long way to go. To become a noble, he could only wait and even worry that he might be replaced on the day his achievements were complete.

Complicated thoughts flashed through his mind, and Simmons immediately greeted Charlotte with a bow, "Baron."

Charlotte looked at Simmons and dismounted her horse beast, returning the courtesy with a slight bow, "We’re a knight team here to bestow medals from the Royal Capital."

"Medal bestowal?" Simmons’s pupils dilated with the thought that perhaps their Lord had accomplished some great feat to be granted an extraordinary promotion in noble rank. If that were the case, might he have a chance?

In that instant, Simmons thought of many possibilities.

"It’s for a territory that recently appeared on the leaderboard," Charlotte informed him calmly, seeing the misunderstanding on his face.

"Oh," Simmons realized he had been mistaken and awkwardly responded, followed by a swift inquiry, "May I ask which territory? Is it near our town?"

"Hope Village, do you know it?" Charlotte asked nonchalantly.

It was just a village, and had it not been necessary to learn about these new territories springing up, why would he be dispatched?

When Simmons heard the name Hope Village, he was completely taken aback.

What a coincidence!

He couldn’t help but feel a hint of envy--the lords who owned territories already had what he tirelessly strived for as their starting point!

Regaining his composure, Simmons put on a smile, "I’m aware. Their merchant team just left Bengala Town shortly ago, and in a couple of days, our territory will also send a team to Hope Village."

Once the Lord of Hope Village possessed a title, things would change significantly.

Looking back, he was so right not to have made a move against the people of Hope Village!

His intuition had saved him once again!

Hearing this, Charlotte raised an eyebrow, "Then, how about we set off together when the time comes?"

"Of course, that’s not a problem," Simmons readily agreed.

"And what do you know about Hope Village? How are things there?" Charlotte pressed for information.

Simmons paused, then realized, they knew nothing about Hope Village other than it being a suddenly emerged territory with decent strength.

"Is there a problem?"

"No problem," Simmons said, shaking his head resignedly, "it’s just that the people from Hope Village didn’t reveal any information during their stay in our territory. We only know that their products are high-quality and reasonably priced, and that their food tastes exceptionally good..."

Simmons went on to talk about how well products from Hope Village sold in Bengala Town, with jerky being their best-selling item.

Charlotte’s attention was diverted at once.

"Did their Lord come personally?" Charlotte asked.

"No, it was the Hope Village Chief."

Charlotte felt reassured upon hearing this.

Her curiosity about Hope Village inevitably piqued.

A village that enters a town with a small gold ingot and leaves unscathed, whether by coincidence or their own capability, was not to be underestimated!

"Let’s go to Hope Village and see for ourselves later!" Charlotte declared casually, then entered Bengala Town with Simmons.

Their conversation reached all the ears of the Mercenary Team Captains in a very short time.

After learning that the knight team had come to bestow medals upon Hope Village, these men once again felt relieved.

Relieved that they hadn’t acted against Hope Village.

Otherwise, they would have handed them an advantage on a silver platter. They could not say whether Hope Village would suffer, but they certainly would have!

Before long, many Mercenary Team Captains decided that when they visited Hope Village in two days, they would also bring a gift to celebrate the occasion.

Meanwhile, Zhou Bai and his group were unaware that Hope Village had once again become the talk of Bengala Town, and they did not know that the Medal Award Team they had been concerned about was already on its way.

After a day’s journey, they finally returned to Hope Village.

Every member of the team couldn’t help but smile upon seeing the Hope Village sign.

They were finally home!