The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 528: Volume 12: Magic Flame Burning Fiercely, - 19: Dolomites

Chapter 528: Volume 12: Magic Flame Burning Fiercely, Chapter 19: Dolomites

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"Brilliant! Baron Komer, you really raised my expectations after three days of absence." The carriage had already stopped in front of an official residence within the fortress, but Komer and Havier were so engrossed in their conversation that they did not notice. It was the crisp, clear voice coming from outside the carriage that brought Komer back from his reverie.

"Princess Dolomites?" Somewhat surprised, Komer pushed open the carriage door and jumped down, immediately noticing the Princess Dolomites on horseback, closely following his carriage. She no longer possessed the ladylike demeanor she once had in Cyprus.

Her delicate features and impeccable riding attire, the long legs firm and elastic within her riding breeches, could not be disguised. A violet cloak failed to conceal her heroic bearing, and Komer’s gaze even caught a glimpse of her curvaceous and well-defined bottom peeking out from under the cloak.

This somewhat un-noble-like gaze made Komer realize that after receiving the gift of virginity from Lome, his mindset had undergone a strange transformation. It felt as if some psychological barrier had suddenly been lifted, releasing desires that had been suppressed within him for years, tainting every action he took with the influence of this brand.

"I was wondering who the visitor to Tamber Fortress might be, and it turns out to be Baron Komer. Is Your Baroness visiting the Duchy of Rosenbourg? If so, I believe Thomas and I would be overjoyed." The girl lightly shifted her leg, handed her riding crop to the knight beside her, and dismounted.

"Haha, Lady, do you remember the promise I once made to Prince Thomas? I, Komer, am not one to speak empty words. The reason for my visit today is to fulfill that promise." Gently taking her delicate hand, Komer bestowed a standard nobleman’s courteous kiss. His eyes settled on the girl’s cheeks, made particularly rosy by her exertion, and his smile, bright as the sunshine, dissolved much of the girl’s bewilderment.

"A promise? What promise?" Princess Dolomites strained to recall every word she had spoken with this small aristocrat during their time in Cyprus, where his fate was unknown. In all honesty, aside from that magic crossbow case gift which had won Thomas’ favor, she could not think of any promises or agreements she or her brother had with the young noble.

Seeing the awkward expression on the other’s face, Komer himself inwardly sighed. Without power, one will never gain significant attention. It seemed his past commitments had not been taken to heart by her. However, he was no longer the vulnerable Komer of old. As a lord of Caucasus, while perhaps his status might not yet compare with hers, at least he had become a ruler in his own right, even if the place was still seen as a remote land by these people.

"Lady Dolomites, do you remember the request I once mentioned to Prince Thomas and you before the banquet in Cyprus? If I could find a way to traverse the Catania River, could the Rosenborg Kingdom meet the needs of Caucasus with food supplies? I recall Prince Thomas telling me that if I managed to navigate the Catania River, all conditions could be met. Do you remember that?" Komer noticed the surprised and puzzled looks on his companions, but now did not seem the time to explain to them. Everything would have to wait until after the meeting when he could slowly clarify.

The girl’s eyes suddenly blazed with excitement, her joy evident, "Your Excellency, are you saying that you can navigate transportation through the Catania River, which is controlled by the Jellyfish People? Are you certain?"

"Your Highness, I cannot be completely certain at this moment, but I have great confidence that I can achieve this, otherwise, I would not have traveled the long distance from the Caucasus to here. What I wish to know is whether Prince Thomas’s earlier promises still hold valid?" A smile appeared on Komer’s face, a smile filled with absolute confidence that stirred a wave of excitement in Dolomites.

"If what you say is true, Baron, I can represent Prince Thomas and the Duchy of Rosenbourg to promise that if the Catania River becomes navigable, all trade barriers between the Caucasus and Rosenbourg will be removed, and whether it’s food or other supplies, Rosenbourg can provide them at the most favorable prices," Dolomites replied without hesitation. "But we need to be sure, what methods will you use to guarantee that the Jellyfish People will allow passage for ships?"

"Haha, Your Highness, rest assured on that matter. I cannot give you a definite answer right now, but it won’t be long—before I leave Rosenbourg—I will surely present you and Prince Thomas with a satisfactory account." Komer did not directly answer her question, as he could not be 100% certain of success before making contact with the Jellyfish People.

Princess Dolomites realized she might have been too eager.

Due to being landlocked, the Duchy of Rosenbourg’s foreign trade all had to pass through other countries, with high transit duties and transport costs constantly limiting the duchy’s import and export of goods. The Duchy of Rosenbourg’s most painful war had been against the Bohemia Kingdom due to tariff disputes.

The Duchy of Rosenbourg primarily traded with the Northern League Countries through the Bohemia Kingdom, but Bohemia’s exorbitant transit tariffs significantly affected Rosenbourg’s trade. After multiple unsuccessful negotiations with Bohemia, the situation escalated into war.

In the end, Bohemia’s powerful Mage Corps inflicted great damage on Rosenbourg’s elite infantry formations, and their Knights regiment took the opportunity to break through Rosenbourg’s defense line, pushing the battlefield all the way to the gates of Rosenbourg Castle. Rosenbourg, compelled by the siege, signed a humiliating treaty that not only kept the tariffs unchanged but also forced it to pay a huge sum of money as war indemnity.

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This matter was regarded as a great disgrace by the Duchy of Rosenbourg, but considering the powerful mage capabilities of the Bohemia Kingdom and the flat terrain to the north of the duchy, which was quite suitable for a cavalry charge by the Bohemia Kingdom’s Knights Regiment, the Duchy of Rosenbourg ended up spending a huge sum of money to construct the Tamber Fortress here.

Everything was due to the Duchy of Rosenbourg’s single trade passage and the Bohemia Kingdom’s unreasonable tariff system, and before any way was found to change all this, the Duchy of Rosenbourg had no choice but to endure the loss and inconvenience brought about by these high tariffs.

Once the Catania River is truly navigable, the movement of goods within Rosenbourg could be completely accomplished by water transport, not only avoiding the high tariffs of the Bohemia Kingdom but also significantly reducing transportation costs and breaking free from the control of the Bohemia Kingdom. The benefits this would bring were immense and hard to imagine, which is no wonder Princess Dolomites was so thrilled.

"This is also good, Your Baron, I hope you can bring us a surprise. I have to leave here and return to Rosenborg Castle now, Prince Thomas and I will be waiting for your arrival there the day after tomorrow."

Princess Dolomites even changed her tone to be much more amiable. Given the huge interest involved, this surprise might even lead to subtle changes in the political landscape within the country, so she had to return first and discuss with her elder brother to maximize the benefits from this change.

Assyria Palace in Rosenborg Castle, this is the Grand Duke of Rosenbourg’s personal property, located on the mountainside of Alerhan Mountain and has always been a beloved venue for important activities and relaxation among members of the Grand Duke’s family.

Outside the palace gates, a massive marble platform could accommodate three hundred people without feeling crowded. Every ten meters along the exquisite and splendid red and jade railing, there was a lifelike beast head, symbolizing the Duchy of Rosenbourg – the tiger head statues of the Winged Tiger, with ferocious tiger heads treated through an artistic process that became a humanized emblem exuding an indescribable sense of familiarity. From here, one could overlook the entire scenery inside Rosenborg Castle.

Warm sunshine spread across the platform, and scattered umbrellas were arranged along the railing. To sit here, sipping on coffee, tasting afternoon tea, and chatting with friends was simply a supreme enjoyment.

However, the guests who could chat and partake in tea here were not just anyone, as the Grand Duke of Rosenbourg, while amiable, was not so tolerant as to allow ordinary commoners to rest here. Most who came here to relax were close relatives and guests of the Grand Duke’s family, and of course, this included some nobles and officials with considerable status within the duchy.

The sound of "clomp clomp clomp" from leather boots stopped in front of the young man engrossed in reading, and when the young man looked up and saw the girl with rapidly heaving chest, he raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Dolomites, didn’t you say you’ll be back in two days? What happened, did the magic competition in Prague end early, or did it disappoint you?"

Glancing around quickly, the girl saw that no one was paying attention to them. Today, there were not many guests on the observation deck, apart from a few distant relatives of the Grand Duke vacationing in Rosenborg and playing cards here, there were no other outsiders.

"Thomas, do you remember that guy we met when we went to Cyprus?" Containing her excitement within her heart, Dolomites’ pale green eyes sparkled with joy.

"Oh? Hoffman?" The young man frowned in confusion, not understanding what could make his usually calm sister so agitated; he could tell she was excited yet mixed with anxiety. "Did Hoffman and Tracy have a lover’s quarrel?"

"No, no, not Hoffman, it’s Komer, Baron Komer, that small aristocrat who was ennobled to Caucasus, that small aristocrat." Dolomites felt a bit resentful that her brother was still dwelling on that inexplicable one-sided affection, but didn’t want to hurt his feelings, so she patiently explained.

"Komer? Oh, I have some memory of him, a strange fellow. He gave me, instead of Hoffman, the gift meant for him, a magic crossbow case, which I really like." Nodding his head, Thomas looked up puzzled, "What about him? What’s so noteworthy that it has caught your attention?"

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