Chapter 64

As Tang En and Yilinya got out of the carriage, the guards burst into laughter.

"Are you saying this is the Lord of Ellington? Are you kidding us?"

The guard pointed at Tang En, "Dressed like that, with the stench of a country bumpkin, and you dare to call yourself a lord?"

This guy... is asking for death, isn't he?

The veins on Tang En's forehead throbbed. "I'm sorry, but I really am the Lord of Ellington, an Imperial Baron. Is this how you treat the nobility of the Empire?"

The guard was taken aback for a moment, but the next moment, they burst into laughter again.

"You're an Imperial Baron? The Lord of Ellington? If that's the case, then I must be a member of the Ilrus royal family! Hahaha—"

Speaking of which, it's worth mentioning Tang En's attire. The fashion he wore was purchased at a considerable price in the game, and it was among the top-tier outfits for players, designed with a modern minimalist style, with a very smooth and fitting silhouette, perfectly blending simplicity and fashion.

However...

The locals of Plandar did not share the same aesthetic as the players. In their eyes, this style of clothing was undoubtedly the style of a country bumpkin from Ellington.

"Enough talk! Even if you are an Imperial noble, you still have to pay the city entry tax! Ten copper coins per person—but since you're pretending to be an Imperial noble, you'll be punished, one silver coin per person!"

The guard sneered, "If you don't want to pay, be prepared to go to the dungeon! Pretending to be an Imperial noble is a capital offense!"

Tang En suddenly realized that, in the end, it was because they were in a carriage that these guys wanted to extort money from them.

Tang En was both angry and amused. These guys, if he didn't teach them a lesson, they really wouldn't know their place.

Just then, a voice suddenly called out from the side.

"Move aside! You scum! How dare you block Lord Aug's path! Do you want to die!?"

"Lord Aug!"

The guard's face changed, and he shouted at Tang En, "Scum! Get out of the way! Do you want to get us killed!?"

Tang En frowned, thought for a moment, and then pulled Yilinya back a few steps, clearing the path.

Then he saw a luxurious carriage slowly approaching. The driver looked proud, as if he were an emperor on a grand expedition, but in reality, he was just a driver.

"Lord Aug, you're back!"

The guards bowed their heads in unison.

"Hmm... Hmm? Stop."

A command came from the carriage, and the driver immediately pulled the reins. "Lord Aug?"

The curtain was pulled back, revealing a slightly sharp face with a small mustache.

Aug's gaze swept over Tang En and then landed on Yilinya, his eyes brightening slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he asked, "What's going on?"

The guard hurriedly said, "Lord Aug, this person refuses to pay the city entry tax and claims to be an Imperial noble..."

"An Imperial noble?"

Aug said with a mocking tone, "Would an Imperial noble wear such tasteless clothing?"

F*ck!

Tang En was furious. These natives dared to challenge his sense of aesthetics repeatedly, which was absolutely intolerable!

Just as Tang En was about to lose his temper, Aug continued, "But today, I had a good hunt and am in a good mood, so I won't make a fuss. Let him into the city."

"Yes, Lord Aug, your kindness rivals that of the lord himself."

"Ha!"

Aug laughed heartily, "How could I be more kind than the lord? I'm just his steward... Let's go."

"Yes, Lord Aug."

The driver urged the horses, and the carriage slowly entered Caspami Castle.

Aug's gaze remained fixed on Yilinya until he was completely inside the city.

"Scram!"

After Aug left, the guard cursed, "Thanks to Lord Aug's kindness, you can enter the city!"

Tang En gave the man a cold look and then led Yilinya back to the carriage.

Ford then drove the carriage into the city.

"Yilinya."

Tang En, thinking about Aug's gaze, felt something was off. After some thought, he said to Yilinya, "How about we put on a show together?"

Tang En didn't know much about Caspami Castle. He hadn't visited this town many times in the game, let alone a town that was so different from the game.

The information was severely lacking, and Aug's gaze made Tang En think of some very unpleasant possibilities. If he did nothing, he would be at a disadvantage.

After some consideration, Tang En decided to take the initiative and set a trap for Aug to fall into, so at least there wouldn't be any unexpected events.

If Aug's behavior was related to Baron Duwei, it would be even better. He could use this as an excuse to take action, and the Imperial Noble Council in the capital would have no grounds to object.

"Put on a show? Sure, sure!"

Yilinya, of course, didn't understand the depth of Tang En's thoughts. She just found it interesting.

"Okay, from now on, you're just an ordinary little girl who knows nothing. Don't use any magic..."

Tang En whispered his plan to Yilinya, who nodded vigorously. She almost unconditionally admired Tang En and wasn't worried about any danger.

If things weren't as complicated as he thought, it would be best to meet Duwei, resolve the matter, and return. Someone like Aug could be ignored.

"Lord, we've arrived at the inn."

The carriage stopped, and Ford pulled back the curtain.

"I know."

Tang En got out of the carriage with Yilinya and then booked two rooms at the inn, one for Ford and one for himself and Yilinya.

"I'm going to see Duwei. Yilinya, remember what I told you."

"Okay, I know, big brother."

After confirming again, Tang En left the inn satisfied and went directly to the outside of Caspami Castle's lord's residence.

Tang En said to the guard at the lord's residence, "I am the Lord of Ellington, Tang En. Please inform Baron Duwei that I have come to visit."

"The Lord of Ellington? You?"

The guard looked Tang En up and down, his eyes filled with suspicion. This guy, dressed so strangely, looking like a country bumpkin, dared to call himself a lord?

"What proof do you have that you are the Lord of Ellington?"

"Is this enough?"

Tang En calmly took out the imperial appointment certificate. After the guard looked at it, he said hesitantly, "I understand. I'll go and inform him."

What a hassle...

Tang En was full of complaints. Were these guys all brain-dead? Could anyone just pretend to be a lord?

...

"What? The Lord of Ellington? Tang En? Outside?"

Duwei pushed away the frightened girl in his arms, stood up, and looked surprised.

"Yes, he showed the imperial appointment certificate. It seems to be genuine, my lord."

"Interesting!"

Duwei laughed heartily, "Could it be that Hank has already taken Ellington, and he's here to offer tribute? Or has he been unable to withstand Hank's attacks and is here to surrender?"

In either case, Duwei never considered the possibility of Hank's failure.

"Hmm... I can't let him feel too comfortable. I need to keep him waiting."

Duwei thought that if he met him immediately, Tang En would feel that he was taking Ellington seriously, which would make him overconfident. By keeping him waiting, he would know that Ellington was nothing in the eyes of Baron Duwei.

Duwei sat back down and hugged the struggling girl, his hand reaching into her clothes. "Tell him that I am busy with official duties and have no time to see him. Ask him to come back tomorrow."

Busy with official duties?

The guard glanced at Baron Duwei's hand, full of envy, and then lowered his head. "I understand, my lord."

The guard had just left when the steward, Aug, came to Duwei's side and whispered in his ear. Duwei's eyes lit up. "Really? Such a rare find?"

"Yes..."

"Great, in that case..."

Duwei suddenly burst into laughter.

...

A moment later, the guard returned.

"Sorry, sir, the lord is busy with official duties and has no time to see you. Please come back another day."

"Busy with official duties?"

Tang En's face was full of meaning. "I understand."

After saying that, he turned and left without hesitation, leaving the guard stunned.

As a noble, to be so calmly accepting of being snubbed was strange!

Tang En originally intended to return to the inn, but after a brief conversation with Yilinya, he slowed his pace and turned onto another street.

This street was relatively bustling, with taverns, general stores, blacksmiths, and vegetable shops lined up, very lively.

Suddenly, Tang En stopped in front of a shop, looked at the sign, and smiled, stepping into the shop.

"Welcome to 'Potion House.' What can I get for you? I have healing potions, mana restoration potions, and various herbs."

A slightly plump man greeted him with a smile.

"Healing potion?"

Tang En was taken aback, paused, and then smiled. "Show me a bottle of healing potion."

"Sure thing!"

The owner quickly brought out a box, opened it, and inside were several test tubes filled with a bright red liquid.

Tang En was stunned. "This... is a healing potion?"

"Of course!"

The owner said proudly, "This is the work of the famous alchemist Howard of Caspami Castle. Each vial costs ten gold coins, no negotiation!"

"This... ten gold coins per vial?"

Tang En was at a loss for words.

"Yes, although the price is high, Howard's products are of guaranteed quality, essential for any adventurer! A set of ten vials is only ninety-five gold coins at a discount!"

Is this... considered a good thing?

Tang En looked at the box of weak healing potions that even beginners wouldn't bother using and was speechless.

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