Chapter 230 Just like the past

"You're finally back."

In the mayor's office of Changhu Town, as soon as Levi entered the room, Bud locked the door with a click, fearing that he would run out without noticing.

Levi had no doubt that if he got up and walked over now, Bud would immediately say "you can not pass".

"Can't you have some confidence in your lord?"

"Yes, yes, I am very confident. I believe that as long as one of our lords is not careful, our lord will disappear."

Even so, Bud went to make a cup of hot tea.

Drinking tea has become a habit of Levi, and Bud will consciously boil water every time he comes.

"I went to Parkway Town to see it."

Levi took the hot tea and took a sip.

Well, it still tastes the same.

"It's very good. It's not so much a town. It's actually larger than an average city."

"Then do we want to change the name to Dalu City?" Bard also poured himself a cup of tea and sat across from him.

"Sounds weird."

Levi shook his head.

"Let's do this for now. Don't rush it. You can wait for it to develop."

"When will you return to the roadhouse?"

When the topic of Parkway Town was over, Bud immediately brought up another matter.

"The road is just a little bit away from being completed. Now everyone is waiting for you and the residents are looking forward to its passage, even though it has been ready for use for a long time."

"Just recently."

Levi ate a soft biscuit on the table with his tea and said, "I'm back now. I went to preside over the opening ceremony recently."

"good."

Bud breathed a sigh of relief.

Thing-1.

"By the way, I'm still a little curious, where have you been recently?"

Although he was not resentful of the lord's daily offline and disappearance, Bard was still very interested in Levi's adventures.

"I went south this time."

Levi thought about it and said, "You should have heard that there are many fruits and crops in the south that we don't have here, such as lemons, oranges, pomegranates, dates, and watermelons. They are all good things."

"I went over there and bought some. It was just right. I can plant some in the open space nearby."

Bud nodded.

"Okay, I will plan out a new area to grow these things."

While answering, he also breathed a sigh of relief.

It turns out that I just went to the south to purchase goods, so that’s easy to say.

It seemed like just an ordinary trip, which was pretty good.

"The scenery over there is actually pretty good. The architectural style is different from ours. It's very distinctive. Moreover, the residents' skin color is darker, bronze, but they are not very friendly."

"Not very friendly?" Bud had a bad feeling.

"Yeah, I went to kidnap a prisoner, but they sent thousands of people to chase me, and there were several giant elephants inside. I had no choice but to fight them all back."

"Okay, that's normal. I guess you kidnapped some big shot."

"Yes, the captain of Gondor's front line commando team."

"That's great, their players will definitely appreciate you."

"Yeah, the team members... didn't lose any of them. Well, I think that's the case. He shouldn't be dead."

Ignoring this topic, the two continued to talk about other things.

When he heard that Livi had defeated the Ringwraiths to regain face for Gondor and accepted the highest gift from the prime minister, Bard felt sincerely happy. On the one hand, he was happy for the courtesy and respect Livi received, and on the other hand, he was also happy. Happy to have a powerful ally in the Free Cities.

It seems that we can cooperate more with Gondor in the future.

"Then what? Come back?"

"No, then I went to Rohan."

"Going to Rohan, do we have another ally?" Bard muttered, lifting the cup and taking a sip of tea.

"I beat the shit out of their king."

"Oh...pff-wait, what?"

Bud coughed twice and took a breath.

Major diplomatic incident!

"Why are you nervous?"

Levi patted Bud on the back, took the towel from his son Bayin, and wiped the table.

"Hey, the young man has grown so tall."

Glancing to the side, Levi realized that Bayin's height had almost caught up with him before he knew it.

"Yes, uncle, I am an adult."

Bayin puffed out his chest, raised his head and showed a confident smile to Levi, accepting his inspection like a soldier.

"Good boy, your voice has changed a lot. The boy who used to have a trembling sword hand has really grown up."

Levi sighed.

"He also signed up for the army and just finished training recently. By the way, Bayin's archery skills are the best among that group of young men. His hands are very steady."

"Good."

Levi nodded.

"If you are good at using a bow, you can become a ranger. There are professional wandering instructors at the roadside fort. They will tell you what to do, and you will have many practical opportunities."

This side of the river valley is too peaceful. Ever since the Orc Town was wiped out, there have been almost no Orcs or Goblins nearby.

They are all huddled in Gundabad, or the black mountains of the Black Forest. It can be said that they are all forced up the mountains.

"I will." Bayin responded.

"Let's wait until the road is clear." Bud waved his hand and pushed Bayin away to let him do his own thing.

But after such an interruption, he figured it out.

Yes, the king of Rohan was beaten by Levi, so Rohan should be the one who is nervous, why should I be nervous?

"What is Rohan's reaction? Did they apologize?"

It sounds absurd to ask the other party to apologize after beating the other party's king, but in this case... it's okay.

"It's complicated to talk about it."

Levi explained it a little, and Bard understood it.

"It seems that his rule will not last too long. When His Highness Senger returns to inherit the throne, everything will be fine."

This matter will not be too far away, at most a few years later.

"By the way, there is one more thing."

When Levi thought that the two had finished talking about everything and could finally eat a snack with peace of mind, Bard told another piece of news.

"Do you still remember the Beorn clan in the Anduin Valley?"

"Of course."

"Their leader Beorn asked if you were willing to accept their loyalty. The Beorn clan was willing to be incorporated into the Free Cities as a whole and become one of the many territories."

Poof——

This time it was Levi's turn to spit out tea. He really didn't expect this, or he didn't care too much about it.

After all, even the entire area of ​​the Valley was half-heartedly included in the territory by him, and his desire for expansion was really not great.

Including in terms of fundamental ideas, Levi also respects and supports the choice of every independent ethnic group. Whether it is Roadside Fort or many towns in the Valley, they have already expressed his wishes with actions.

Regardless of whether they are loyal to him or join his territory, no one in the surrounding area is starving or homeless. This is the current situation.

The Free Cities will not target or force anyone for anything in the true sense. As long as the other party has no evil intentions, its goodwill can also be unconditional.

Here, Bain heard the sound again and handed over a clean towel.

"Thank you."

Levi wiped the table and asked, "When did it happen?"

"Last month, he said that this was the result of his serious thinking."

"Okay, since he is willing, let him do it."

After wiping the table, Levi said, "It's just right that I will stop by and claim that place as my territory, so that they will be satisfied."

"You said this as if they forced you."

Hmm? Why does it really seem so...

Bard shook his head, shook off the miscellaneous things in his mind, and said, "As far as I think, this is always a good thing, for both parties."

"That's it."

After drinking the last sip of tea, Levi stood up.

"Where are you going?" Bard also stood up.

"Don't worry, I won't leave, I'll just walk around."

"I'll go with you."

"It's up to you."

The two walked out of the office, and after a while, they got on a special carriage to River Valley City. Following the flat road, they arrived at the foot of Lonely Mountain not long after.

"This city is still the same."

Prosperous, lively, and bright.

"Wait a minute, I remember there's a pastry shop over there, oh, it's still open."

Levi walked over, picked up a cream bun, and then the boss stuffed him with a large basket of pastries, and refused to accept the money.

It was the same as the last time, but the boss gave him a large basket of honey kram last time, um... I haven't finished it yet, so I'm storing it in my backpack.

"Okay, okay, don't have to eat so much. Speaking of which, your craftsmanship has improved again. Hahaha, this time the small bread is better than the last honey kram."

"Thank you, your compliment is the best reward for me."

The pastry chef was so happy that his mouth was about to twist to the sky.

Carrying a large basket of pastries, Levi walked and walked, and came to an alley again.

A few years ago, it was here that he chatted with an old man while waiting for Gandalf. At that time, he didn't eat, and he also gave the old man half a cookie and a honey kram.

"Huh?"

"What are you doing?"

Suddenly, several residents who were moving furniture attracted Levi's attention.

"Sir."

A resident put down the old objects in his hand, greeted Levi, and then said: "The owner of this house has passed away, and we are sorting out his relics."

Levi was stunned for a moment and nodded blankly.

"Ah, was its original owner an old man?"

"Yes, sir, he died of old age, did not experience any illness, and left this world peacefully."

"Well, good."

The residents moved the objects and continued to clean up the house.

Levi stood there, holding the basket of bread, feeling that he had lost his goal, not knowing what to do next and where to go.

The years began to show their power.

After a long time, Levi sighed and bowed slightly to the house.

Just like what the old man did to him back then.

When he left, his expression became much heavier, and he couldn't help but start thinking about some random things in his heart, so he became more and more panicked.

"Sir!"

At this time, the resident who had just moved things shouted from behind and quickly chased after him.

"Please forgive my interruption, sir, but I found this... It was left for you by the owner of the house."

He took out a letter.

Levi quickly put down the basket of snacks in his hand, even forgot to use his backpack, took the letter directly and opened it on the spot.

The crooked and not very beautiful words filled the whole piece of paper, which looked like they were written by a child who had just learned to use a pen.

"To my dear lord, Levi:"

"My life has not been so good. Since my wife left me due to illness and my son was killed by Oak on the road, loneliness and poverty have been with me for decades."

"Even if you may not remember that there is an old man like me, I am very happy to meet you, to be protected by you, and even to have my own house, although I am the only one in this house."

"When talking with you, I felt quite relaxed and happy. The bread you gave me was delicious. It was the first time I ate honey in my life. I will always remember this taste."

"My dear sir, I can feel that my time is running out. I regret not being able to see you again."

"But even if I can see you again, I don’t seem to have much to say. I think I just want to say to you-"

"Thank you."

The letter ends here.

No signature.

"Sir, there is also this, which was found next to the letter."

The resident handed over a piece of honey gram wrapped in paper.

This style of bread is rare now.

After many years, the old man shared the bread he thought was the most delicious with Levi.

Just like what Levi did to him back then.

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