Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords.

Chapter 309 Bottom Line
Gonda is the capital of Derby and the seat of the Holy Light Church, which has the largest number of believers among the seven countries. Although its permanent population is not as exaggerated as that of Vatica, it still has more than three million.

Therefore, the richness here cannot be compared even to Koren and Bailiu City.

Exquisite bronze fountain sculptures can be seen everywhere. The streets are wide and clean, with a variety of flowers planted on both sides. The fragrance of flowers continues with the changing seasons.

The architectural styles on the streets vary, from classical Baroque to modern minimalism, and each building is a work of art.

The shops on both sides of the road displayed luxury goods from all over the Seven Kingdoms, from exquisite jewelry to gorgeous dresses. In the slave market, there were slave girls of various races waiting eagerly, hoping that a handsome and gentle master would take them out of this hell.

Walking along the road paved with unknown blue bricks, we arrived at the famous Holy Dove Square, where we could hear the faint hymns of the priests coming from the Holy Light Cathedral in the distance.

The distance and layout are carefully set so that the singing sound is not too noisy and disturbing, but instead has an ethereal and soothing charm.

In the center of the square stands a golden statue, the famous statue of the Goddess of Light.

She was twenty-eight blades tall, wearing a light gauze dress, with sleeves fluttering as if gently blown by the breeze. Her face was beautiful, gentle and sacred, and her eyebrows revealed endless compassion and wisdom.

She holds it up gently with both hands, as if conveying blessings and hopes to the world. Every wrinkle of the statue is carved delicately, and every detail is lifelike, as if it has been given life by the craftsmen, and she will walk down from the stone seat in the next second.

All of this came together to create an indescribable religious atmosphere, which made people in it want to bow down and worship.

But Levi didn't feel anything. Getting him to believe in a god was as difficult as asking the queen to take off all her clothes and be watched by all the residents of Gonda.

No one knew if it was because of the wrong season or what the situation was, but the crowd did not see the group of holy doves that were as white as angels.

"What song is this? It's quite nice." Zat smacked his lips.

For a song to be considered good by this rough guy, it must be a level that ordinary people can hardly imagine.

"I told you to read more, but you went to tease the goblins." Levi gave the country illiterate a light kick and began to show off his knowledge to all the illiterate people in Gaoyabao: "This is "The Goddess's Aria of the Morning Light", which is played with twelve arias. It is said that it can make people feel the blessing of the goddess."

"Clap clap clap!"

At this moment, applause and praise came from behind the crowd.

"You are indeed worthy of being the Lion Hunter Knight who made the first contribution in seizing the title in the south and turned the tide to resolve the demon disaster. I didn't expect that apart from your dazzling strength, your knowledge is also so eye-catching."

The knights pushed aside the crowd and came over escorting a middle-aged man.

A smiling face, a meticulously groomed slicked-back hair, a well-proportioned mustache and chin moustache, paired with a well-dressed suit, an impeccable aristocratic dress.

"Who are you?" The lord put his hands in his pockets.

"Ferro Martell, I am the prince sent by the North on this mission." The middle-aged man with a mustache bowed slightly and performed a standard noble greeting. "Good day, respected Lord Levi. You did a great job! You have severely dampened the spirit of those Sith men!"

"Damn, it was you who framed me in front of me, right?!" Levi suddenly opened his eyes wide and his fists creaked.

"Lord Levi, it might not be a bad thing for you to have a fight!" Ferro said hastily as he looked at the lord who was getting closer and closer, not daring to bet whether the other party would dare to beat a prince in the street.

"I'll give you some time to make up a story. If it doesn't satisfy me..." Levi sneered twice. Although he didn't finish his words, his meaning was obvious.

Ferro heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, but asked calmly on his face: “Lord Levi, guess why the conflict between you lasted for so long, until it was almost out of control, and the prince came just in time?

"He had been watching from the balcony before."

"Want to use me to teach these arrogant Sith guys a lesson?" Levi gave the simplest and most reliable guess.

"Wrong! It's to test your bottom line!"

Ferro looked up at the statue of the Holy Light Goddess, bowed respectfully, and then continued to ask meaningfully: "Do you know what a legendary strongman means?"

Without waiting for anyone to answer, he continued with an envious look on his face, "It means that his strength alone can make him prominent and the king will treat him with courtesy. After all, no king would want to have an enemy with legendary strength for no reason."

"Because legends are at the top of the world, they are the undisputed strongest in this world, and their fists are the truth!"

"That's a good point." The lord nodded in approval. He believed from the beginning to the end in the pair of iron fists in his body.

"And when this kind of power can no longer be restrained by force, people will look for other methods, such as morality."

Ferro smiled and tapped his chest. "A psychologist has put forward an interesting theory. Only a legend can deal with a legend. So why can't the legend be himself?"

"So, that prince is testing your bottom line, and the Holy Sith Kingdom has also sent a mentally retarded prince to test your bottom line."

"It's just the loss of an insignificant marginal prince, testing the character of a legendary strongman. Bottom line, I'm afraid even the most clumsy scholar knows how to choose."

"Besides, they should have figured out your character in advance and knew that you wouldn't make a big fuss."

“So, a bunch of little punks dare to disrespect a man with legendary strength and the only dragon knight in the Seven Kingdoms, just because I have a good temper?” The lord rolled his eyes, feeling speechless.

"Among the remaining legendary strongmen on the continent, your temper can indeed be ranked among the top." Ferro smiled.

"Damn." This was the first time someone said that the lord had a good temper.

But to be honest, he is the kind of person who will respect others a yard if they respect him a foot.

"This is something every newcomer will experience. Anyone below the Legend level will be afraid that the new Legendary powerhouse is a moody butcher, so it is particularly important to understand your character. Even though it is stupid." Ferro shrugged his shoulders: "After all, you can't expect cats to still dare to extend their claws when they see a dragon."

“But I think after this incident, things will get better.

"That's why I say a fight might not be a bad thing."

"If a dragon doesn't dare to respond to a provocation, sooner or later even a cat will dare to stretch out its claws to it."

"So Lord Levi, please show some dignity appropriately and teach these ignorant rats a lesson." "This guy is so despicable." Levi sighed.

Originally, he wanted to keep a low profile during his visit to Gunda, but he didn't expect that being low-key wouldn't work, and he had to be high-profile before the other party would be satisfied.

The official topic ended, and Levi also agreed with the other party's words, but the prince's clever words successfully made him lose the heroic mark that he could leave by fighting against a legendary strong man.

"Gunda is a city with a long history. Its prosperity is just a veil on its surface. It may take some time before King Harland summons us, because the people from Taylors have not arrived yet." Prince Ferro said with a smile: "Lord Levi may want to go and take a look, travel around, and experience the customs and culture of Gunda."

Honestly speaking, even without the invitation from the king and for the "Book of the Holy Word" of the Holy Light Church, Gonda is worth a trip just from a tourism perspective.

The beauties of all races on the streets alone are dazzling, and there are also snacks that you have never seen before, which make people want to try them even if they only take a look at them.

"I have something else to do and I need to go to the Noble Garden in Gunda first. If Lord Levi wants to find me, he just needs to let the birds in Gunda City send a letter to the Noble Garden." Prince Ferro quickly left with a group of nobles from the Northern Territory, and didn't care about Sikai who followed Levi.

"Boss, what delicious food do you think there is in Gunda?" Zat looked around with a telescope.

Upon hearing this, the other barbarians also looked expectant.

I think the only thing that these big-bellied men are thinking about is food.

"I heard that there is a delicacy called 'Elf Secret Mushroom Stew' in the snack street of Gunda, and it has always had a good reputation." Mir said with a smile.

"The name sounds good. The food made by elves should be delicious." Foodie Zha made this judgment based on his impression of elves.

"It's not bad. It is said that after letting an empty-stomach elf beautiful girl eat the pine mushrooms, she can wait to take them out and use them to make soup." Mil showed a triumphant smile, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he attracted the collective glares of Heather and several rabbit girls.

"Damn it, don't call me brother-in-law from now on. I can't afford to lose this person." The lord felt a chill.

A group of strong men from the High Mountain Castle were rubbing their hands in disgust, ready to let Mil experience what it felt like to fly.

However, the boy also knew that he had angered everyone, so he quickly waved his hands and begged for mercy.

"Mir, I don't know where you heard this rumor from, but the reason this dish is called the Elf Secret Mushroom Stew is because the owner is an elf gourmet, and her cooking skills are really good. I recommend that you all try it, but it's a little expensive."

A clear and pleasant girl's voice sounded.

Levi turned his head and didn't know when Fatih came behind him.

Today she was wearing a simple nun's robe and a white headscarf that just covered the area above her nose, leaving only a small cherry mouth exposed.

"I heard from the priests that there was trouble at the Gonda city gate. I immediately guessed that it was you, Levi. I didn't expect it was really you."

As Fadil spoke, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Why must I be the one causing the trouble? Can't it be a drunkard or a nobleman who was bumped by a farmer?" Levi felt that he had been wronged. "Fatih, you have too much prejudice in your view of me."

"No one has dared to cause trouble at the gate of Gunda for decades. Apart from the famous Dragon Knight, the Lord of High Cliff Castle, and the powerful Marquis Levi, I really can't think of anyone who would dare to do such a thing."

"Okay, I admit that it was me." The Lord shook his hair in a very cool manner, and added afterwards: "It should be the combination of strength and appearance."

If anyone said this, they would be laughed at by the group of little nuns behind Fadil.

After Levi said this, the cheeks of these little nuns turned red, and they kept looking at the lord with their big eyes.

This is the dragon knight who solved the demon disaster. I heard that he was a paladin recruited by His Highness Fatih himself, and his holy light cultivation is extremely high.

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The magnificent church of the Holy Light Church is located in the center of Gonda. This church is not only the center of religious activities, but also the pinnacle of architectural art. The spire of the church reaches into the sky, and the golden dome shines in the sun, symbolizing the sacredness and eternity of the Holy Light.

The interior space of the church is grand and solemn, with a huge crystal chandelier hanging under the towering vault. When the sunlight shines through the stained glass windows, the entire church seems to be shrouded in a layer of sacred light.

The nave of the church is lined with beautifully carved stone pillars inlaid with gold and silver threads, depicting the deeds of the twelve saints of the Holy Light Church. Each pillar is like an independent monument, telling the story of holy war and dedication.

The walls are decorated with exquisite murals and stained glass windows. Every stroke of the murals is delicate and detailed, and the expressions of the characters are lifelike, telling the history and teachings of the Holy Light Church.

Fatih arranged independent residences for everyone in Highcliff Castle, a three-story side hall with a courtyard in the middle filled with flowers, sculptures and fountains.

After settling in, Fatih had something else to do, so he left first. The lord closed the door and began to give orders to the barbarians who were already restless.

These country barbarians were visiting such a prosperous city for the first time. Although they did not show it on their faces, the lord knew that they must be eager to see the city's landscape in their hearts.

"Each of you has one gold coin. Spend it carefully. Also, remember that I will not offend others unless they offend me. If I really offend you, then you should attack me together and defeat me first, and then come to me immediately."

The barbarians of Gaoya Castle lined up and stood straight. Levi put a gold coin into the palm of each of them and warned them at the same time.

"Yes, boss!" Every time a gold coin was put in, the barbarian in front of him was as happy as a child who got pocket money.

Levi, who originally advocated keeping a low profile, did not intend to let the barbarians go out alone. Without him watching over them, they would definitely get into trouble.

But after listening to what Prince Ferro said, he realized that sometimes you have to be more high-profile.

This way others will be in awe of you.

"Brother-in-law, where is mine?" Mir looked at his empty hands, and then looked at the lord who was putting away his purse.

"Gunda is too prosperous. Your sister is afraid that you will become bad if you have the money, so she asked me not to give you money. Just go out with them and eat and drink for free." The lord waved his hand in disdain.

With a look of grievance on his face, Mil was soon carried out by the barbarians, holding their shoulders.

(End of this chapter)