The weather in the middle of November was still warm in the Principality of Constantine, so people could still wander around in their clothes. But in the Muerto Mountains between the Lampari Kingdom and the Sack Kingdom, it was already the middle of winter.
Three days ago, heavy snow had fallen from the sky, and it had continued on and off for three whole days. Only this morning did the sun show its face from behind the thick clouds, and the sky cleared up again.
When the sun shined on the ground, Tucklin Town that was located to the north of the Muerto Mountains, in the Sack Kingdom, less than thirty kilometers from the border between the two countries, immediately became lively again after several days of silence.
Motorcades came from the north of the Sack Kingdom and at the same time, there were motorcades that came from the south of the Muerto Mountains, crossing even further distances from the Lampari Kingdom.
Countless people with the accents of the Sack Kingdom and the Lampari Kingdom gathered in this small town, instantly making it lively.
Since four months ago, the Lampari Kingdom and the Sack Kingdom reached an agreement, establishing Tucklin Town as a free trade zone between the two countries, in these four months, Tucklin Town had always been lively. It was like it had suddenly turned from a normal small town into a large and prosperous city.
Countless merchants from the Sack Kingdom and the Lampari Kingdom came here with large amounts of goods to trade, which led to the development of the small town.
In just over four months, more than 20 restaurants and inns had sprung up in the town like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. At the same time, the people around the town had obtained a large number of jobs and even opportunities to make a fortune.
Even the normal farmers in the surrounding villages quickly changed their lives because they could provide fresh vegetables to the restaurants in the town.
So whether it was the people of Tucklin Town or the Sack Kingdom farmers in the surrounding villages, they were all very grateful to the agreement between the two countries.
If it wasn't for the free trade zone being set up here, how could they have this kind of comfortable life?
It had to be known, because Tucklin Town was close to the Muerto Mountains, it had suffered from war and could be considered one of the poorest small towns in the Sack Kingdom.
However, with how lively Tucklin Town was, in the eyes of some people, it only made them angry.
The Hungry Wolf Army's Chalon Linear was one of them.
Every time he was dragged to Tucklin Town by the chief of staff, Ivy Joao, he was furious and even felt humiliated.
It seemed to him that the more prosperous Tucklin was, the greater his humiliation.
Because the free trade area that this small town represented was built on a foundation that filled him with grief and indignation. It was that the Sack Kingdom had been forced to accept the Lampari Kingdom's conditions to open this free trade area.
The reason why they were forced was very simple, it was because the Sack Kingdom couldn't resist the Lampari Kingdom's attacks on the battlefield.
To be specific, the Tanlang Regiment he led could not stop the Lampari Kingdom's Northern Battlefront Army.
To Chalon Linear, who had given his entire life to the Hungry Wolf Corps, this was the greatest humiliation.
In the several hundred years before this, the Sack Kingdom had the absolute advantage against the Lampari Kingdom, but during the time he was the commander of the Hungry Wolf Regiment, the Hungry Wolf Regiment had been defeated by the Lampari Kingdom's Northern Battlefront Army.
At the end of last year and the beginning of this year, the Hungry Wolf Regiment had been completely defeated by the Lampari Kingdom's Northern Battlefront Army, not being able to resist at all. They even allowed the Lampari Kingdom's Northern Battlefront Army to enter the Sack Kingdom's territory, even threatening Star Yuan City that was over a hundred kilometers away from the Muerto Mountains.
In the six hundred years of the Sack Kingdom, this was the first time this had happened.
After this matter, the Sack Kingdom was shocked and the Hungry Wolf Regiment became the target of everyone's disdain. They felt that it was because the Hungry Wolf Regiment wasn't strong enough, so he as the commander should commit suicide to apologize.
However, when the Sack Kingdom sent several other regiments to fight the Lampari Kingdom's Northern Battlefront Army, they were all defeated without exception.
So the people of the Sack Kingdom finally understood that it wasn't that the Hungry Wolf Regiment and commander Linear were incompetent, rather it was that the Lampari Kingdom's Northern Battlefront Army was too strong.
For a while, the entire Sack Kingdom was filled with panic.
Everyone was worried that if the Lampari Kingdom wanted to invade the Sack Kingdom with their powerful army, would the Sack Kingdom be able to resist them?
It was a good thing that at this crucial moment, the Lampari Kingdom took the initiative to propose peace talks.
Although it was very humiliating to be forced into peace talks, it was great news for the Sack Kingdom.
Not to mention that the Lampari Kingdom didn't make any excessive demands in this peace talk, rather they just wanted the two countries to set up a free trade area. Other than normal trade between the two countries, there was also a demand for the Sack Kingdom's mineral resources.
This demand wasn't a direct demand, rather the Lampari Kingdom would use gold coins to buy it. Although the price wasn't that high, it could be considered a very normal transaction.
So the Sack Kingdom didn't hesitate at all and directly agreed to the Lampari Kingdom's conditions.
"Those idiots in the kingdom's parliament, they are simply digging their own graves!" Linear glared at the lively scene in Tucklin Town as he angrily roared out in a low voice.
"Could it be that those idiots can't see that the Lampari Kingdom wants to rely on those useless magic machines to steal the wealth and resources of our kingdom?"
Ivy Joao on the side looked at Linear and said with a faint smile, "Linear, I understand your anger and hatred towards the Lampari Kingdom, but if you say that the magic machines are useless, you are just deceiving yourself."
"Isn't that the case?" Linear raised his voice.
Linear raised his voice a bit, "These damn magic machines can't be eaten or drunk, what are they bought for?
Ah? "
Ivy Joao shook his head. He thought that because of Linear's hatred towards the Lampari Kingdom, he had a deep prejudice against magic machines.
"Alright, even if you say that the household magic machines are useless, do you dare say that the military magic machines are useless?
Don't forget, the reason why we were defeated so many times with the northern army was because of those damn military magic machines. "
Linear's expression froze and after a while, he angrily spat on the snow to the side.
"Pei!
If it wasn't for those damn military magic machines, how could the northern army beat us? "
"Although I don't think that the quality of the northern army is worse than our Hungry Wolf Regiment, if it wasn't for those military magic machines, they wouldn't have been our match." Joao gave a sigh.
"But the problem is that they do have those damn military magic machines and there are more and more of them, becoming stronger and stronger.
Conversely, we still don't have anything. "
"It's all the damn magic academy's fault!
They said three years ago that they would develop the same powerful military magic machines, but what have they developed now?
Other than the outdated Magic Trebuchets that were eliminated by the Lampari Kingdom's northern army, they haven't done anything in the past three years! "
"You can't blame the magic academy since this thing is very complicated and can't be developed in a short period of time." Joao said with a sigh.
"Then how can the New Flyer develop a new magic machine every once in a while?
Could it be that the New Flyer is stronger than all the magicians in our kingdom? "Linear asked back.
Joao was speechless. After a while, he said with a bitter smile, "Perhaps it's because the New Flyer's chairman Xu Yi is a genius."
Linear cursed a few times before his expression suddenly changed. He lowered his voice and asked, "Speaking of this, didn't the army headquarters' staff office say that the operation was a success a long time ago?
Why hasn't there been any news yet? "
Joao looked around before replying in a low voice, "According to the information I've gathered from the staff office, the staff office has already been trusted.
The people sent by the General Staff Office have basically gained their trust. I believe that valuable information will be sent back soon. "
"Okay." Linear nodded.
Linear nodded, "If we can have the same military magic machines as the Lampari Kingdom, I will definitely beat up those brats in the northern army and vent my anger."
"Un."
Joao gave a slight nod before pointing forward, "But before that, let's study what we should buy first.
My family wants me to buy a Xinfei Brand Magic Air Conditioner and my family's kid wants me to buy a Xinfei Brand Bicycle. What about you? "
Linear looked at the flag with half a wing that was being blown by the cold wind and a deep disgust appeared on his face. He gave a cold snort, "I'm going to drink, come find me when you're done buying."
Seeing Linear lead several guards into a newly opened restaurant, Joao revealed a smile. He walked over to the store with the New Flyer flag and the other famous magic machine companies of the Lampari Kingdom.
After entering the store, he found that it was already filled with people.
Looking around, Joao found a few familiar faces.
It was clear that they were the same as Joao, they had been encouraged by their families to come here to buy some useful household magic machines.
Since the free trade zone between the two countries opened, the Lampari Kingdom's household magic machines had entered the Sack Kingdom in large amounts. Now everyone in the Sack Kingdom recognized the convenience these household magic machines brought.
In just a few months, household magic machines had become a trend in the Sack Kingdom.
If you didn't have a single household magic machine at home, you would be the target of everyone's ridicule.
Even a frontline soldier like Joao couldn't resist the request of his family and was forced to buy military magic machines.
Actually, Joao didn't hate household magic machines like Linear. Rather, he felt that these things were very easy to use and could bring great convenience to his life.
But he didn't have time to come here before, so now that he had a mission, he decided to buy some back.
After walking around the store, Joao didn't think too much and directly went to the Xinfei Brand counter to choose the household magic machine he wanted to buy.
Whether it was the Lampari Kingdom's advertising or the public's word of mouth, it all showed that the Xinfei Brand household magic machines were the best, there was nothing that could compare.
As the chief of staff of the Hungry Wolf Regiment, Joao naturally had the financial ability to buy the best.
After deciding what he wanted to buy, Joao casually walked to a small counter in the store.
The products sold at this counter came from the Drake Duchy and the waiter in charge of receiving customers was also someone from the Drake Duchy.
Joao looked at the counter for a bit before casually saying, "It's a pity that summer is already over and I've missed the chance to buy a Magic Fan."
The waiter narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "This customer, summer will always come, so buying a Magic Fan ahead of time isn't a bad choice."
Joao looked up and met the waiter's eyes, as a knowing smile appeared on their faces.
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