Clint Dickinson, one of the three great merchants of the Karedi Empire, is as esteemed as the Sea Black Snake!

Since Clint Dickinson's grandfather, the family has been engaged in the spice business, earning the moniker 'Li Nu Xiangying'!

Spices are luxury goods and naturally expensive.

Alongside the Dickinson family's support of the Imperial Royal Family, their intertwined background...

The Dickinson family has virtually monopolized the entire spice market of the Karedi Empire.

Even other merchants transporting spices to the Karedi Empire face enormous entry tax!

This is one reason why the spices sold to him by Zod are so expensive.

All eaten up by the Karedi Empire's tax rates!

Lynn nodded slightly, "Continue."

Carlo spoke clearly and accurately, "A few days ago, the caravan carrying Clint Dickinson's family members traveled to a large castle."

"The castle is hosting a banquet, the coming-of-age ceremony for Yuna Carolin, the only daughter of Mitchell Carolin, the Spear of the Empire."

Lynn acknowledged with a sound, continuing to wait for Carlo's words.

"He told me that at least hundreds of Noble Lords attended this coming-of-age ceremony."

"The scene was grand and spectacular; luxurious carriages drawn by four warhorses almost filled the manor!"

"However, we are unfamiliar with many of the big figures, unable to discern who is who..."

Lynn nodded, "Very well done!"

"Let him continue to hide there; I will give you two gold pounds, one gold pound as a reward, the other for him to establish relations within Dickinson."

"No need for him to actively seek information, just relaying information he hears from attendants, guards, or grooms will suffice!"

Although Lynn does not know how he infiltrated the Dickinson family and became a groom.

But seeking intelligence actively as a groom would be tantamount to courting death.

Moreover, even if he does seek information, what can he uncover with the lowest status of a groom?

Lynn wants this townsman to blend into the Dickinson family and then play a role when most needed!

Carlo had no doubts, responding, "Yes, Master Lynn."

Lynn replied, "Go find Kuisi, and say I sent you."

Until now, there has been no false command issued.

Lynn has never worried.

If anything arises, just execute.

Getting Lynn's permission, Carlo gratefully said, "Thank you, Master Lynn."

Watching Carlo gradually depart, Lynn turned his gaze to Rose beside him.

He asked, "Are the spies you dispatched personally selected by you?"

Rose hesitated not, "Yes, master."

"They all have families, parents or siblings, and I promised to take good care of their families."

Lynn gave Rose a surprised glance.

A promise to take good care of their families.

Rose's meticulous mind is astounding!

After dispatching Rose, Lynn sat on the nearby bench.

His mind rapidly thought.

Whether Jeremy or Carlo, the information brought back is vast.

Firstly, Jonas, the largest Manor Lord in Morgan Town, would entertain the leader of a Bandit Corps and a captain of a Mercenary Corps.

Even though a Manor Lord is inferior to Lords with castles, a Manor Lord is still a Lord with a Lord's pride.

They disdain anyone without a title, nobility, or status.

Even if these people far exceed the armed forces of his domain, it's still the same!

It's contempt from class thinking!

What puzzles Lynn is Jonas entertained them yet made no indication.

Lynn speculates the biggest possibility is they negotiated, but ultimately the negotiation failed!

Despite this, Lynn must prepare for the worst.

That is, the Iron Blood Brotherhood and the Storm Mercenary Corps, plus Jonas, forming an alliance!

Lynn doesn't know the troops this alliance would muster.

The only counteraction is to expedite the Blacksmith Workshop's Standard Plate Armor Production and train the soldiers faster!

Or perhaps...

Take the initiative, break through one by one?

Lynn temporarily suppresses this thought.

His mind starts to ponder Carlo's words.

The Spear of the Empire has been in Triumph City all along.

Just not as overbearing as before.

But this princess's coming-of-age ceremony, to Lynn, is akin to taking sides or making a statement.

Charlemagne VI has aged, much like Donovan Ducas.

The difference being Charlemagne VI already has a granddaughter, while Donovan Ducas fathered a child late in life...

Karedi Empire needs a new Emperor!

And Mitchell, as the Spear of the Empire, is the only other choice!

What fascinates Lynn is which side Mark Ducas, newly inheriting the Marquis title, will choose?

These things, for him now, are indeed somewhat distant.

But he still must preemptively control the developments outside his domain!

Retracting his thoughts, Lynn comprehends.

Whether it's the people of Morgan Town nearby, or the coming-of-age ceremony siding, the only way to respond is continually developing the domain.

Farming, breeding, expanding the army, and so on!

Exhaling warm breath, Lynn gazes toward the distant sky.

Time flies swiftly, swiftly reaching dusk again.

The townsmen laboring outside begin converging from various lime road junctions, returning to the town.

Lynn shifts his gaze; Kuisi, leading dozens of townsmen, is transporting coarse wool robes.

Evidently, Yimini accomplished the command he issued.

Before December, six thousand sets of coarse wool robes were made to provide winter clothing for the townsmen.

An hour later.

All townsmen have finished dinner.

Lynn gathers all the townsmen.

Although Lynn hasn't spoken, the townsmen seeing the piles of coarse wool garments.

Their faces instantly glow brightly.

Their Master Lynn, their Lord, truly made coarse wool garments for them!

Lynn surveys the thousands of townsmen and speaks, "Everyone, I am the Lord of this domain, Lynn!"

"The coarse wool garments promised to you can now be distributed."

"Regardless of whether you're male or female, elderly or children."

"Everyone can receive a coarse wool robe."

"Everyone gets one!"

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