CHAPTER 238: CHAPTER 208: A CITY RESEMBLING THE DIVINE KINGDOM... (4K) (ADDITIONAL CHAPTER 7)_2

So, her pace in saving money was very fast.

Especially when she heard from her colleagues in the Scarlet Wilderness that the legendary figure "Crow" at the top of the organization she joined was one of the two legends in Great Wilderness City, Xiaoguoren became even more excited.

She directly abandoned the Mercenary Guild’s tasks and focused solely on the Scarlet Wilderness tasks.

And just a year later, the news of Great Wilderness City recruiting citizens was finally published in the newspaper!

...

"You’re very nervous."

As Xiaoguoren was secretly anxious, a warm voice suddenly came from beside her.

Xiaoguoren frowned, put down the newspaper in her hand, and looked over.

At this time, she was sitting on the newly expanded street of Parrot City, with some seats around, built by Count Linke to provide rest for pedestrians.

She had a curvaceous figure, delicate skin, and 99% of her body resembled a human, with only furry ears and a tail that highlighted her uniqueness.

Therefore, after the priest was executed, Xiaoguoren also encountered a lot of trouble, but then had an opportunity, enlightenment, and became an [Assassin].

"Do you have any business?"

Xiaoguoren looked at the person in front of her; he was unremarkable in appearance, devoid of the power of a professional, with cloudy eyes, seeming never to have been enlightened.

"No business, just wanted to get to know you. My name is Old Ren, I was once a soldier resurrected by His Majesty Insomnia after dying in the Azan Defense War."

Old Ren introduced himself politely, "I can see you’re very nervous. Have you also applied for Great Wilderness City ID?"

Xiaoguoren initially didn’t want to speak, but she suddenly felt that this man was also nervous, perhaps even more so than her.

The man sat down just wanting to have someone to talk to and alleviate his anxiety.

Who knew Xiaoguoren’s avoidance would instead deter Old Ren from stepping forward to inquire more.

This was Young Master Like’s proposal in the newspaper about "gender relations," "chivalry" and "ladyship."

But Xiaoguoren’s gaze changed.

This man was once a soldier of Azanen!

He also applied for Great Wilderness City ID!

He must know many things!

Xiaoguoren instantly became intensely interested, looking at this man called Old Ren: "Did you participate in the Azan Defense War?"

Azan Defense War!

This was Count Linke’s description of this war.

From the outside view, this referred to the war that Count Linke had to wage to defend Azanen.

From Linke’s perspective, it referred to the Azanen People’s fight to defend their homeland under his leadership.

To Xiaoguoren, she actually shared the same view as most outsiders, believing it was Linke fighting to protect his territory.

"Yes!" Speaking of the Azan Defense War, the man named Old Ren couldn’t help but touch his cheek, where faint traces of Magical Beast claw marks could still be seen.

"Can you tell me about it?"

Xiaoguoren was actually a mad admirer of Count Linke. She read Linke’s conceptual descriptions of Great Wilderness City in the newspaper, thinking that Linke was the most benevolent deity in the world.

She knew that those nobles, those who’ve never been slaves or plebeians, could not comprehend the kind of home Linke described.

She used to have doubts, but after painstakingly reaching Azanen, she found that it had already been transformed by Count Linke, and she believed it.

It wasn’t the exterior that was transformed, but the interior!

Azanen’s exterior remained almost the same, although each city had expanded considerably.

But internally...

Firstly, the barons, lords, and other noble leaders in Azanen now possessed neither legislative nor executive power, only the right to participate in government.

The ultimate legislative and executive powers belong to the Clan Council, and everyone who knows understands who governs it.

Moreover, the farmers’ tax systems have indeed been reformed, and Azanen’s farmlands have multiplied several folds!

With the sanctity of private property being inviolable, farmers worked tirelessly at reclaiming the land, which resulted in an abundance of food in Azanen.

Of course, amidst these things, Count Linke also had the excess grains made into wine, alcohol, and other products, and they were sold directly outside, ensuring affluence for Azanen’s farmers.

Aside from these aspects, there were many other changes, all of which gave Xiaoguoren a feeling.

That feeling was that Azanen seemed even more "fashionable" than the Abyss of the Kingdom of Gula.

And the most fashionable place in Azanen’s future, or in Xiaoguoren’s heart, the entire Nathan’s future most fashionable place would be Great Wilderness City!

Thus, Xiaoguoren was actually a fanatic worshiper of Linke. Often she thought, at the time when she and the priest worked under Linke, the Count advocating for freedom in love would surely bless them, right?

"Young Master Like, he is truly a great person!" Upon hearing Xiaoguoren’s desire to understand the Azan Defense War, Old Ren enthusiastically shared, although he had spoken to countless outsiders many times.

Young Master Like often considered himself unremarkable, even feeling he had not done well enough or there was much lacking countless times in the newspapers.

But the people of Azanen had a different perspective.

They all held a fervent admiration for Linke, one even more intense than devotees at the Divine Hall of Wealth.

"Young Master Like, his teacher was the powerful legendary figure, Lord Ove: you know, Young Master could have fled or hidden like many nobles, but he stayed for the sake of us..."

Speaking about Linke, Old Ren’s eyes shone with a special light.

Xiaoguoren listened carefully to Old Ren’s narrative.

This Azanen called Old Ren was once even a squad leader?

An ordinary person as a squad leader?

But from Xiaoguoren’s perspective, although Old Ren wasn’t a professional, his muscles were firm, seemingly possessing decent skills.

Old Ren shared various matters with a tone full of admiration for Linke.

Xiaoguoren became increasingly curious about Linke.

And then, Old Ren spoke about Great Wilderness City.

"...Great Wilderness City, Young Master Like’s domain! I dare bet, even the Divine Kingdoms, even the Abyss, can’t compare to Great Wilderness City!"

Old Ren’s tone was filled with pride, or rather, any Azanen person speaking of this would be immensely proud!

Abyss? Xiaoguoren glanced at Old Ren.

Though she also considered Great Wilderness City wonderful, she, having been in the Abyss, knew well the terror there.

Nevertheless, she also knew that Great Wilderness City was different from the Abyss; otherwise, she wouldn’t have spent all her savings to rush here.

"Do you also need to apply? For the ID?" After so much talking, Xiaoguoren was somewhat curious.

"Yes, I need to apply too." Old Ren smiled, "Young Master provided us plenty of compensation, retirement funds, and severance pay before, enough for us to buy many things."

He shook his head, "But, I still want to follow Young Master always, at least in the next battle, I will see Young Master’s silhouette once again."

"Will I lead the charge?" Xiaoguoren finally revealed her girlish side.

"Yes, I will follow Young Master’s silhouette." Old Ren nodded firmly, his eyes shining with an inexplicable brilliance.

Xiaoguoren knew that this light was akin to the priest’s while praying at the Divine Hall of the Beginning of Hope!

This was the light of faith!

"Great Wilderness City, truly a magnificent city..." Xiaoguoren couldn’t help whispering, then felt more nervous and hopeful to be selected.

"Great Wilderness City, destined to become a magnificent realm!" Old Ren declared resolutely.

And while they were chatting, they heard a large group emerging from the city gate.

It was a hurried group of clerks, servants, and other staff members!

Old Ren and Xiaoguoren exchanged glances, then quickly stood up and walked over, swiftly.

The result was out!

The list of the first batch of citizens was released!

A leading clerk stretched out his hand, and pages of Azanen Paper were affixed to the walls surrounding the inner city, right before the expansion of Parrot City, by his power.

The paper recorded the list of names!