Chapter 172 The Three Major Organizations in the Dark

After unloading the cargo, Carrites' fleet returned, and there were about 500 people who stayed behind to transport the cargo, most of them were craftsmen, and a few were guards and trade personnel of the Chamber of Commerce.

Although with the help of storage space, there are still many goods that need to be transported by horse-drawn carriages, but the convoy is also very long. About 50 horse-drawn carriages are lined up in a long line, walking on the undulating mountain road, like ants moving house, submerged in the green color in the sea of ​​trees. . .

It took about a week to travel through the coastal provinces, and at this time it was back to the blue-clothed province.

After Radored stopped, everyone could finally have a good rest for two days. The facilities here are complete, with sufficient food and water sources, and it is also a relatively stable area. Unlike some provinces, the nobles are especially concerned about the caravans that come and go. harsh.

"Meet again, Miss Messia." In the living room of the mansion, Lorraine Hill and Luna entertained the big local businessman.

"Hello, Mr. Kurrea." The girl was sitting on the sofa at this time, while the maids served hot tea.

"I didn't expect Miss Messia's caravan to arrive so quickly. It's really surprising." Kurea picked up the tea and blew it, and then took a small sip. Seeing his satisfied appearance, he seems to be very impressed with this kind of tea.

Of course, this is the extraordinary tea produced in the Tixilan Mountains, and it is naturally a rare top grade.

After the two briefly exchanged a few words, Lorraine Hill asked the businessman's intentions.

"I don't know what kind of cooperation Mr. Kurrea wants to negotiate this time."

"It doesn't mean that it must be a business thing, just a little interested and curious, wanting to befriend Miss Messia." He didn't hide his thoughts, his body stretched, and he had a calm temperament. .

"In the future, Miss Messiah can come to me if she encounters any trouble during her business in the southern border. I think this aspect can still help you."

"Then what do you need?" Lorraine Hill looked at the man. He didn't seem like the kind of person who was addicted to women's sex, or irrational.

"Of course we also have some demands, that is, we want to get priority in purchasing and purchasing compared to other chambers of commerce."

"This....it's not a big problem." Because now hanging under the 'Black Rabbit' Chamber of Commerce, only the fabrics are special.

"Hahaha, I know that Miss Messia is still surprised and puzzled, but please believe me, there is really no malicious intent in this."

After that, Mr. Kurrea chatted for a while before leaving.

"I don't know if Miss Messia is free tomorrow, but a few friends and I have prepared a banquet for you."

Hearing such an invitation, Roland Hill thought briefly, then nodded in agreement.

"Then I look forward to your arrival." After speaking, the tall man picked up the hat in his hand, put it on, waved his hand, and walked out of the temporary residence courtyard.

The living room was quiet, Luna looked at the back of the leaving, and asked curiously, "Has this man worked with him before?"

"Actually, I've only seen it twice. At that time, I signed a contract with a lot of people." The girl shook her head. She couldn't think of the purpose of Qurea's invitation this time, but she was not afraid.

"Get ready tomorrow, and Luna will go with me too."

"...Oh, me?" The fair-haired lady blinked, then nodded.

"Well, I see." Compared to Loren Hill, Luna was actually more like the eldest lady of the Chamber of Commerce.

The only surviving descendant of the Philalu Chamber of Commerce, although he did not inherit the legacy of the previous Chamber of Commerce, he has seen and understood a lot of the internal situation of Carites in the Southern Islands over the years. Not unfamiliar.

"Actually, it's because I'm often unable to get out of business, so I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to help with business-related matters in the future." Roland Hill looked at the grown-up girl with a little emotion in his heart.

Time is so fast.

"I would be very proud if I could help Sister Roland." Luna said that she didn't care, smiled, and then asked Roland Hill for the contents of the previous contract.

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At noon the next day, in Currea's mansion.

The clear pool water is pale blue, swaying in the sun, and not far from the pool, several tables are placed on the grass, with various fruits and desserts on them, which are very delicate.

Several guests are chatting happily, they are sitting casually under the white umbrellas, drinking cold and sweet juice or tea.

"Haha, how is it, Miss Messia is still used to it."

Wearing loose clothes, the big businessman sat under a parasol by the pool and waved to Roland Hill.

After approaching, the girl sat down, and the two continued to talk while sitting at the white round table.

"The scenery and environment here are really beautiful." Roland Hill simply praised, and then the big businessman nodded with a smile.

"It's an honor to be appreciated by Miss Mercia..."

...

"Actually, this time, I want to take the liberty to ask if there is any idea of ​​trade in other goods from your chamber of commerce. I know this is very rude, but there is no other good way." He apologized first, and then Explain the intention.

Was it the discovery of those extraordinary fruits on the caravan's carriage?

Although he had done some means of eliminating magic power or isolating the probe, he was unexpectedly discovered. In other words, it is not easy for so many special fruits to be discovered only now.

"It can be sold to you in small quantities, but you should also know how rare it is, so we can't sell it in large quantities."

"I understand, I understand..." Kurea nodded.

"I often cooperate with the military. Although I have helped them complete a lot of things, I have never been paid much. The only benefit may be that other chambers of commerce will not dare to offend me too much when they stand on the banner of the military."

"In the empire, the nobles and the military have great power. Our chamber of commerce often has to suffer some losses in order to achieve business, so I deeply understand the importance of keeping a low profile."

"In fact, I have always been curious about where Miss Messia's goods come from, but I didn't expect it to be so rich. It's really eye-opening."

"If you are not stingy, I hope we can cooperate further. I will open up the contacts and channels accumulated by the Chamber of Commerce for many years like you, so that you can trade freely in the southern provinces."

"Of course, I'm sure it's easy to do with Miss Messia's means, but it saves some time, doesn't it?"

Then the big businessman said a lot of benefits. It seems that he is really jealous of those extraordinary fruits. After all, with these, he can cultivate a group of capable extraordinary people in troubled times, and his own safety performance has been greatly improved.

"It's just that these are not enough." Roland Hill shook his head, chestnut-blond hair swaying on his shoulders.

"I also hope that Mr. Kurrea can be more sincere, for example, as an introducer, let our chamber of commerce join that larger organization."

"I have also heard some rumors. The large-scale chambers of commerce in the blue-clothed province actually have a tacit understanding and advance and retreat together on many issues. In this case, you must have a more stable alliance agreement."

Hearing these words, Kurea paused, looking surprised.

"Miss Messia is always surprising, so I'm not talking around."

"There is such an organization, and I happen to be a core member of it, but when it comes to invitations, I'm afraid it's a bit difficult."

"Because the purpose of our alliance is to gain a little freedom under the rule of the empire, and such behavior is obviously feared by the nobles, they don't want to see these well-connected businessmen unite, so they can't handle it. "

"So, in order to avoid exposure and cause alertness, we have always been cautious about Naxin and do not take risks lightly."

"Your chamber of commerce is not a local, and everyone has limited understanding of you, so even if I agree, it is difficult to join."

"So that's the case, can you say the name? That's enough to satisfy my curiosity."

"Haha, this is not a big problem, because we never tell the name to the outside world."

"'Circulation', that's what we call it internally." His voice dropped, making sure no one else was eavesdropping around.

"Speaking of organizations, I can also tell you about the three secret organizations in the south today, or alliances, which are intelligence organizations composed of mercenaries, adventurers, idlers, workers, thieves, bards and other personnel. The 'Three Eyes', the 'Agate Stone' composed of wandering mages, alchemists, poor nobles, scholars, herbalists, etc., and the 'Seven Rings' where various large chambers of commerce cooperate with each other and fight against the nobles."

"These three organizations are actually very loose and are like alliances, but their subordinate branches are very close. After all, they are their own people. For example, our 'Huanliu' is one of the seven rings."

"'Three Eyes' refers to the three intelligence organizations, 'Fire-Eyed Warbler', 'Blindfolded Man', and 'Poison Water Lizard'.

"'Agate stone' is divided into 'red jade', 'green jadeite', 'transparent stone' and 'bone gold'. They are more mysterious and are said to be different from each other. Pharmacies, extraordinary factions, they are all behind them."

"In the past, the Baska family ruled the southern border, and we all had to hide it carefully, seeking a space for survival between the cracks, but today's forcible suppression by the Imperial Legion has allowed various organizations to develop at once."

"Ordinary people will never know or understand this information in their entire lives, and they have never even heard of their names, but for our local older generation or families, everyone has actually heard of it, so it's an open secret. "

It turned out to be the case, suddenly receiving this information, it seemed that the fog in Roland Hill's mind suddenly dispersed a lot, and he had a new understanding of the Southern Territory. Many places that were puzzled or confused in the past have also been solved one by one.

No wonder the Fire-Eyed Orioles dared to rob people in the nobles' execution grounds, and it is no wonder that the housekeeper under Wenlani was able to use the potion to hold his position for so many years, which was extremely stable.

It turned out that in the dark places where the bright side was invisible, these organizations had been fighting against the powerful rule of the empire early on. Of course, their purpose was not noble, but only for self-protection or interests.

Maybe my future plans have to be adjusted again, and these factors have to be taken into account.

Loren Hill stood up and thanked him.

"Although I couldn't join and become one of them, I also gained a lot of new news this time. After that, I will let the caravan's personnel send you the corresponding goods."

"Then thank you Miss Messia, haha." The big businessman laughed again.

This small gathering in the courtyard was still going on, and while Loren Hill was talking with Qureia, Luna was surrounded by many young talents.

"Sorry, my elder sister is coming to see me. Luna is sorry."

Seeing the girl stand up, Luna finally

Find an excuse to get out and walk in small steps.

"Sister Loren, when are we leaving?"

"I think it should be soon." Looking at the girl who was the same height as him, Loren Hill nodded with a smile.

This kind of banquet is really not easy.