Chapter 14

Charlie was taken aback when someone suddenly blocked his path. After noticing the other person's attire, his expression immediately changed, and he stopped in his tracks.

He even quietly took two steps back, looking at the middle-aged man and Lin Mo from a distance, not daring to approach.

"Who are you?"

Lin Mo frowned. This unexpected visitor had blocked the path for his childhood friend, and the apprehension on Charlie's face made it easier to deduce that the man must be a significant figure in the town, or at least a high-ranking subordinate.

"I am the butler of Lord Bart. I would like to invite you to dinner at the manor to show our hospitality."

The middle-aged man bowed, paying his respects to Lin Mo.

Of course! Due to the language, this world's civilization does not have idioms or overly refined expressions, but the content and grammatical embellishments of the words spoken by the well-dressed middle-aged man were somewhat similar.

Nobles, to highlight their uniqueness and superiority, are quite adept at focusing on the small details.

"Hello, I am the Dragon Knight, Lin Mo."

Although he came from a lowly orphan background, it did not mean that Lin Mo had not received noble cultural and etiquette education. He returned a noble salute.

As a high-level strategic force of the empire, the royal family of the Sylan Empire certainly did not want these Dragon Knights to be a bunch of crude and barbaric individuals.

The butler of the Bart family's eyes lit up, recognizing the noble status of the other party.

The other person's salutation was very standard, and he was even a noble with military honors!

The salutation is also a method to distinguish the noble class.

The kind of salutation Lin Mo returned, such as the one from a military background, a noble with military honors, or a combatant from a hereditary noble family, is different from the salutation used by other nobles who do not possess military power.

Although the etiquette of the nobility is complex, it cannot be denied that, to some extent, etiquette alone can easily distinguish combatants within the noble class.

After all, at any time, combatants mean the stability of the government and rule. As a special group of the empire, they naturally enjoy some special rights.

"Lord Lin Mo! Uh, a Dragon Knight? My god, honored lord! It is a great honor for me and the Bart family to welcome you here."

The butler, who had just admired Lin Mo's noble status, suddenly realized the next second that the other party was actually a Dragon Knight.

Oh, a Dragon Knight has come to Cedar Town, this is a big deal!

After all, having lived for several decades and being a loyal and dedicated butler, he immediately realized that he had lost his composure. He quickly gathered his shocked feelings and expression, returning to his previous deference and making an even more humble welcoming gesture, almost bowing so low that he wanted to kiss the other party's boots.

"May I ask, Mr. Butler, what do you need from me?"

Lin Mo was somewhat dissatisfied, as he saw Charlie still waiting at a distance.

"My lord, Kras Bart, has already prepared a sumptuous dinner to welcome you."

The butler immediately stated his purpose.

In fact, Kras Bart, the current head of the Bart family and the mayor of the town, located in a remote border town of the empire, is very interested in the peculiar and extraordinary people passing through Cedar Town and often tries to ingratiate and befriend them.

Cedar Town, located on the edge of the Green Mist Forest, relies on the forest for its livelihood. The main source of income for the town comes from timber, herbs, and animal furs and other wild animal and plant resources.

Although there are no monster colonies or highly valuable resources nearby, the steady stream of income provides a very stable income for the lord of the town, Kras Bart, Sir.

Cedar Town, to put it nicely, is the golden rice bowl that maintains the comfortable and easy life of the Bart family. However, from another perspective, it confines the Bart family to a small town in the eastern part of the empire, in a situation where they are neither starving nor able to rise to prominence.

If they could gain the favor of powerful combatants, mages, and alchemists, it might give the Bart family a chance to rise.

Therefore, Kras Bart, who also serves as the mayor, pays attention to every outsider who comes to Cedar Town, especially those special groups including combatants and mages.

Lin Mo had never expected that his casual request for the innkeeper to reserve twenty portions of food for him would attract the attention of the local lord, who even sent a butler to invite him to dinner.

It must be said that sometimes the news in the town spreads very quickly.

"Sorry! I have companions, and we have already made plans."

The Gemini sisters were still nearby, so Lin Mo had to use the unfortunate three-eyed Charlie as a shield.

"Oh? Isn't that Charlie?"

Following Lin Mo's gaze, the butler of the Bart family immediately recognized the town guard.

Cedar Town is not very large, with only about 5,000 residents. As the town guard responsible for maintaining order and protecting the town, there are only about 100 people, so the butler could quickly recognize Charlie.

A lowly commoner soldier, what right does he have to be mentioned in the same breath as Lord Kras Bart, Sir? A look of disgust appeared on his face, but the butler suddenly put on a kind smile and turned back, saying, "That's three-eyed Charlie! No problem, you can bring him to the dinner, of course, including those two beautiful ladies."

Compared to the respected Dragon Knight, there was no need to argue with such a lowly person. The butler's mindset switched seamlessly.

"Alright! Please wait a moment!"

Lin Mo pondered for a moment and then agreed.

Since the local lord had extended an invitation, he could not refuse the gesture. He could also take the opportunity to inform the other party about the imminent arrival of the Portlan army, so they could be prepared.

As for whether Cedar Town would be on the invasion route, that would depend on the other party's invasion plan and fate.

"Charlie! Come with me first!"

Lin Mo waved to his childhood friend.

After glancing at the butler of the lord's house, Charlie immediately quickened his steps to approach.

"Lord Lin Mo, I, I think I should go back."

Charlie's legs were trembling. He had no experience dealing with important figures and was starting to back out.

"What for? Later, we'll go to Lord Kras Bart's house for a good meal!"

Lin Mo frowned and patted the other person's shoulder.

"Ah?!"

Charlie's eyes widened in shock, almost collapsing on the spot.

"You, have no right to refuse!"

Lin Mo waved his hand, not allowing the other person to refuse.

In fact, in his eyes, the Bart family was not much more noble than his childhood friend.

Although noble education had changed the Dragon Knight's speech and manners, it had not changed his heart. In front of his childhood friends, he was still the Lin Mo who struggled for survival.

Although he was unwilling to deal with a lowly soldier, the butler was quite in agreement with Lin Mo's words, nodding in approval in his heart.

This is the true demeanor of a noble!

The weak have no right to refuse the strong.

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2013 Best Sci-Fi King, will the cooked duck fly away in "Dragon Rider"?

Of course not, chase it down and slaughter it!

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