Su Li rode Death’s Claw out of the castle, first arriving at the Festival Square in front of the castle.
The square was bustling with at least hundreds of people darting about, and upon seeing a large number of Hesse Guard Knights, the crowd imdiately cheered and gathered around.
Very soon, soone spotted Su Li riding Death’s Claw among the Hesse Guard Knights, which intensified the cheers.
"It’s the Lord!"
"It’s the Star of Light of Hesse Territory!"
"Long live the Lord! Your radiance shines over the entire territory."
Su Li smiled and waved to everyone, clearly possessing unrivaled prestige within the territory.
In the powerful Empire, victory is the most effective way to increase prestige.
As long as a monarch can lead their forces to continuous victories, even a brutal rule can garner unmatched prestige within the forces.
Moreover, Su Li is definitely one of the most virtuous lords of the Empire.
Under his rule, regardless of the condition of the serfs, the farrs, commoners, free people, artisans, rchants, and landlords lived quite comfortably. Su Li’s tax rebates reach up to 30%, aning they only need to pay sixteen percent of taxes.
Given the agricultural level of three harvests a year in the territory, nurous opportunities, chances, and the slaves and spoils of victory continuously brought back from conquests, the people of the territory can maintain a 40% gain compared to other territory farrs, making them appear more like people.
They wouldn’t compare to the Empire’s joke where old farrs look like skeletons.
Su Li then asked Lauren, "Why are there so many people here?"
Lauren imdiately explained, "The Monastery of the Healing and Compassion Goddess Church is located southeast of the Festival Square. They provide services to many in the territory, so there is a constant flow of people here throughout the year."
Su Li observed and noticed that many people were wearing leather armor and carrying greatswords, and said, "They don’t look like commoners to either."
Lauren chuckled and said, "That might be because Rossini’s Eagle is hosting so event."
"Rossini’s Eagle?"
Lauren explained, "It’s a tavern, quite a bit far from here. It’s positioned southeast of the dical Church Grand Monastery. It’s a favorite spot for the territory’s rcenaries. Tavern clients include so rcenaries, adventurers, and Ranger Knights. Their strip show is very famous, with perforrs rumored to be Dark Elf-blooded Half-Elves. Every month, the arm wrestling champion and every cycle’s champion from the Lion Ring Arena get her for an entire day."
"What does having her for an entire day an?" Su Li asked with keen interest.
Lauren certainly understood the Lord’s curiosity; in fact, what man wasn’t interested in such topics?
He replied with a smile, "It is as the literal term suggests. For the next day, she becos the champion’s prize, often riding with the champion on horseback like a captive back to the inn. Of course, so generous ones take her to Garden Mountain. It’s the highest small hill in the south of the territory with Mole’s garden on top, overlooking all areas except the north of the city. The flora is exceptionally lush there, making it a perfect spot for lovers to get intimate."
A perfect spot for intimacy?
Wow, isn’t that ssing around in the flower field? In the open, too.
These champions are truly wild.
However, Su Li isn’t too fond of sharing interests with others, so he didn’t pay much attention to the strip dancer.
"I rember the headquarters of the West High rchant is located southeast of the territory, right?"
Lauren imdiately nodded and said, "Yes, Lord, your mory is exceptional. Across the Hamr Road is the headquarters of the West High rchant. Additionally, Ecter Comrcial Street is located there."
Hamr Road is a vital garrison location for Hesse Territory soldiers, where the City Guard Army is stationed. The housing mainly consists of barracks with soldiers everywhere.
So branches of the Knight Order, the Fiery Sun Goddess Convent branch, and the military prison are also built here.
This Hamr Road is a southeast trending street, safeguarding the security of Hesse Town’s outer city.
Thus, Ecter Comrcial Street was built to the south, known for selling various adventure products, ancient and witchcraft tools, and spoils of war.
One could say the territory’s many trades and professions are mainly active in this direction.
Su Li, looking to inspect the territory’s order and sanitary conditions, found this place most suitable, so he said, "Let’s pay a visit there for inspection."
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