Game of the World Tree

In winter, it is cold and windy.

As the most prosperous city in the southwest of the Holy Mania Empire, Maple Leaf City is as bustling as ever.

Wagons laden with goods hurry along the main marble-paved streets; street vendors selling hot drinks and cooked food greet passersby warmly; city guards in half-armor dutifully patrol the neighborhoods, keeping the city alive. Order; distant bells came from the church in the central square, echoes bursting...

Suddenly, there was a slight commotion at the city gate, but it was quickly calmed down by the guards.

Only the ground began to rumble, and along with the swaying dust, a convoy of vehicles decorated with strange snake-shaped signs slowly entered from the tall city gate...

And the citizens who came and went in the city just glanced at it curiously, and stopped paying attention, but continued to do their own thing.

There are many such teams in the city recently.

"Another caravan is here."

"Look at the style, it's like the kingdom of Iris, is it coming from such a far place?"

"It should be for the Lord's auction, right?"

"It should be, it is said that the Lord has pulled out a stronghold of Oak Hand this time, and caught a lot of elves!"

"More than elves, I heard that there are humans, all of whom are assigned as slaves."

"Shh... be quiet."

The townspeople whispered.

The caravan entering the city is naturally the players.

At this moment, the players looked at the bustling and bustling city in front of them, and they were all excited.

"Maple Leaf City, this is Maple Leaf City!"

Xiao Xianmiao looked at the pedestrians coming and going in the city, her eyes sparkling.

So many people! What a lively city!

This city is much more prosperous than the Black Rock City in the underground world!

"This should be the former elf king's capital. Looking at the buildings, there are still some elf styles, and only the outer city wall seems to be built later."

Cuckoo bird also has bright eyes.

But... her focus is more on urban construction itself.

Li Mu, on the other hand, looked at the pedestrians around him, the way they bargained with the vendors, and the way they interacted with each other, and finally couldn't help but marvel:

"Hey... It's one time to enter Heiyan City, one time to enter Ximu Town, and one more time to come here... Such a lively and prosperous main city, such a vivid NPC, is really unimaginable, this is just a game …”

"Che, Brother Mu, you're talking too much! Isn't it realistic and vivid, is it still "Elf Kingdom"? Black technology is not just for fun, don't worry about it so much! Explore new maps, find hidden plots, and earn money by the way. Making money is the most important thing!"

On the other hand, Demacia rubbed her hands expectantly.

Just when the players were excited, Anders, who came back with them, also jumped out of another carriage and walked towards them.

"Mr. Li Mu, Miss Xiao Xianmiao."

The old housekeeper gave Li Mu and Xiao Xianmiao a slight salute:

"This is Maple Leaf City. I have something urgent, so I won't accompany you around the city."

"But... I know that most of you are here for the elf slaves. I can introduce the most famous slave trade association in Maple Leaf City to you."

"If you need anything, you can feel free to mention it to the Slave Merchant Association. With my introduction, they will definitely entertain you and conduct business cooperation with you."

"As the Count's butler, I still have this channel."

Anders said proudly.

After hearing his words, the players' eyes lit up.

Slave Chamber of Commerce!

This is exactly what they need right now!

When they knew that there would be an auction in Maple Leaf City, and there were elves in the auctioned goods, the players knew...they had to intervene in this matter!

Save the elves?

No one will believe it if this is not a hidden plot!

"Thank you, Mr. Anders."

Li Mu smiled and bowed to the old housekeeper.

Anders was also very satisfied with Li Mu's polite attitude.

Faintly, he straightened his waist straighter.

Then, I saw him take it out of his arms, took out a pen he was carrying, and asked the guard to find a piece of paper, write something on it, and then hand it over to Li Mu:

"Mr. Li Mu, this is the address of the most famous slave trade association in Maple Leaf City. Report my name and they will entertain you well."

"There are still three days until the day of the Silver Moon, and the annual auction is also held at that time. With the introduction of the Slave Merchant Association, you can also attend as VIPs."

"Then... I wish you a pleasant time in Maple Leaf City."

After that, Anders greeted the players and left in a hurry.

After the old housekeeper left, the players looked at each other and had the urge to explore Maple Leaf City...

However, at this moment, the skinny guard who came with them suddenly came up, hesitating to say anything.

"Anything to say? Mr. Tom."

Li Mu's heart moved slightly, and he asked without expression.

After getting along for this period of time, players already know that the guard's name is Tom.

However, because he is a civilian, he only has a first name, not a surname.

"Lord Li Mu."

Tom hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and said:

"If...you believe me, don't go to the Chamber of Commerce address that Mr. Anders left for you."

"Huh? Why?"

Players are very curious.

Tom took a deep breath and said:

"You are from the Kingdom of Ayres, and you don't know something about our Maple Leaf collar. Mr. Anders is the earl's butler in charge of slave affairs, and has close contacts with many business guilds in Maple Leaf City, especially the slave trade guild..."

"Anders is a very greedy guy. He often leads some caravans who have just entered Maple Leaf City to those chambers of commerce that have his shares."

"We all know that if he personally brings people, it means that he really wants to cooperate, but if he just gives a letter of introduction, it means that he is going to cheat people..."

"He introduced the Slave Merchant Association to you, but he didn't take you there in person. It's definitely not a good intention..."

"The background of those slave trade associations is very deep. Even if there are no foundational caravans from other places like you, even if there are nobles behind them, I am afraid that they will suffer losses..."

"I'm afraid... He must have treated you as fat sheep and wanted to slaughter you."

The skinny guard said everything he wanted to say.

"Why are you telling us this?"

After listening to his words, Xiao Xianmiao asked in surprise.

Tom hesitated, then continued:

"I know...you are definitely not as simple as a caravan. You are definitely also nobles in the south, but...you are good nobles, so I don't want to see you suffer from him."

"My lords, if you believe me, just walk around Maple Leaf City and wait for the auction. During the auction, there will naturally be many chambers of commerce participating, and there will also be caravans on site for business cooperation."

"If you really want to buy and sell, then trading will be more secure at that time..."

"How do you know so much?!"

Demacia looked surprised when she saw the skinny guard who said a series of words.

And Tom's face showed a trace of nostalgia:

"Once... I was also a city guard of Maple Leaf City, until I was shot in the knee..."

Demacia:  …

Sauteed Tomatoes:  …

Li Mu:  …

After saying what he wanted to say, the skinny guard bowed to the players:

"My lords, that's all I want to say. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. Now that you have arrived in Maple Leaf City, I will not continue to follow you."

After speaking, he left in a hurry.

"Why did he run away too? If we don't believe him, would we still eat him?"

Seeing the back of the skinny guard leaving, Xiao Xianmiao frowned slightly.

"We won't, but Anders is not necessarily. He is probably trying to hide from Anders."

Cuckoo Bird said.

Xiao Xianmiao was stunned.

After the two humans left, a group of players stared at the square of Maple Leaf City.

And as they stopped, many people watching the fun were gradually attracted.

You must know that the goal of a dozen carriages and a small two hundred people is still very large.

"What's next? Explore separately or act together? Do you need to go to that chamber of commerce?"

A player asked.

Li Mu glanced at the note given by Anders and smiled lightly:

"why are you not going?"

After speaking, he took a screenshot and sent it to the group:

"Look at the name of this chamber of commerce."

Tomato Fried Tomato clicked on the chat group and took a look, looking surprised:

"Sauron Chamber of Commerce?"

"I'll go! Isn't this the chamber of commerce where the big box lunch boss hooked up with Miss Nightingale?!"

Demacia exclaimed.

Then, he was kicked unceremoniously by Bento.

"It's the Sauron Chamber of Commerce!"

Li Mu's eyes brightened:

"The Sauron Chamber of Commerce... This is a hostile force officially certified by the Kingdom of the Elf, and according to Alice, it is the main human chamber of commerce that sells elves!"

"Now that you know, why don't you go?"

Saying that, he suggested:

"However, there are too many of us. I propose that our three major guilds act separately, and the loose people can choose by themselves."

"Some people went to the Sauron Chamber of Commerce to inquire about news, some people went to the locals to inquire about the ruins and other news, and some people tried to contact the underground forces to see if they could inquire about the oak hand that the NPC mentioned before..."

"Of course, the latter two can be done together, but mainly the first one. I don't think too many people are needed to go to the chamber of commerce."

"Then let the Mengmeng Committee go to inquire about the ruins. Sister Gugu and I are still very curious about the ruins."

Xiao Xianmiao said.

"Our first army is looking for underground forces."

Fried tomatoes said.

"Are you going to fight the underground forces?"

Demacia grinned, let out a sneer, and was greeted with a roll of eyes.

However, he didn't care either, but rubbed his hands expectantly:

"Then... it's Brother Mu, let's go to the Sauron Chamber of Commerce, right?"

"That's great! I was thinking of going to the Slave Merchant Association to do some business! I've discussed it with a few buddies."

After speaking, he and a few other players shrugged and laughed, how wretched and wretched it was.

"What are you doing? Suicide again?"

Li Mu's eyelids jumped.

"Cough cough... I hit the head of the Sauron Chamber of Commerce, then... can I do whatever I want?"

Demacia's eyes rolled.

Li Mu:  …

"By the way, Miao Da, have you brought the Lionheart Sword? Lend it to me! I'll pay you back!"

After speaking, Demacia looked at Xiao Xianmiao again.

"What are you doing?"

Xiao Xianmiao subconsciously took two steps back.

"Cough cough cough... Isn't this... wanting to do some business?"

Demacia said shyly.

Xiao Xian Meow:  …

Her eyes flashed slightly, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

When she turned around, she suddenly took out a long sword wrapped in cloth from the carriage, and handed it to Demacia without hesitation:

"Well, here it is, you don't have to pay the rent, and you will get three or seven points, you will be three and I will be seven."

Demacia:  …

"Is it too dark?"

he howled.

"My money."

Xiao Xianmiao said lightly.

Demacia:  …

"In addition, I've temporarily unbound, and let you bind for a few days. You can still lose it this way, or if you dare to blacken the equipment, just wait for my people to hunt and kill."

Demacia:  …

...

West of Maple Leaf City.

As the business district of the whole city, and next to the slums, it is also full of all kinds of fighting and chaos.

Black markets and underground organizations emerge in an endless stream here. Of course, major commercial organizations also have their own offices here.

So did the Sauron Chamber of Commerce.

As the largest smuggling chamber of commerce on the mainland, it also has a base in Maple Leaf City.

In the splendid chamber of commerce, a middle-aged man dressed as an imperial noble wearing a wig and a long button-down coat sat gloomily in the office of the chamber of commerce.

The middle-aged man's name is Cage Sauron, and he is the president of the Maple Leaf City Branch of the Sauron Chamber of Commerce.

At this moment, Mr. Cage is not in a good mood.

"Aren't those elves still willing to eat?"

He asked gloomily as he tapped the glass sculpture imported from the south on the table.

"Yes, Master Cage, those elves won't eat anyway..."

On the other side, a fat man dressed as a housekeeper said while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Those stubborn long ears! Do you want to die like that?"

Cage grabbed the carving on the table and threw it to the ground, shattering it.

The butler was startled, he hesitated, and said:

"Or...or just use magic for mind control? Lord Cage, these elves are stubborn members of the Oak Hand, I'm afraid...they would rather die than obey. In the end...I'm afraid it's just It can be used stronger."

"mind control?"

Cage frowned.

"But if you use mind control, it will hurt the soul. They are elves, and they are magical creatures. Under resistance, their souls will be damaged and their minds will be lost... and elves who have lost their minds will not be able to sell for a good price. ."

"But... you also know that we bought these elves from the earl at a low price, and the earl was able to sell them to us at a low price, naturally because the elves of the oak hand are hard bones..."

The old butler said with an embarrassed expression.

Cage's brows furrowed more and more tightly.

And at this time, suddenly, the people in the office were gently knocked.

"What's up?"

Cage raised his head, feeling annoyed at the sudden interruption of his thoughts.

At this time, the waiter's respectful voice came from outside the door:

"Master Cage, some young southern nobles came from the Chamber of Commerce. They claimed to be introduced by Lord Anders and said that there was a big deal to be done with our Chamber of Commerce."

"Introduced by Anders? Big deal?"

Cage narrowed his eyes slightly.