Following Alfonso's remarks, Joshua understood why he invited him to come so seriously.

Speaking of which, it is not a particularly big deal - it's just because of money.

As a businessman, no matter how big the matter is, he can't get the word "money".

According to the middle-aged Chamber of Commerce president, just five days ago, all chambers of commerce that remained in the North encountered the same problem - the road to the south of the empire was unexpectedly blocked, and everyone was currently trapped in the North and could not escape.

The road is blocked and trade is interrupted, which is not a joke for merchants. If Alfonso cannot leave now, he will be almost unable to catch up with the next transaction. Not only will he lose a large amount of liquidated damages, his reputation over the years will be suspected. Coupled with the chain reactions in various aspects, the entire Beifrost Chamber of Commerce will usher in a major crisis.

"It is said that the black forest in the middle of the empire had abnormal movements. In order to prevent the situation from worsening, the movements and spreading indiscriminately, the levels in the road were blocked by the legion, and no one could pass."

With a tired look on his face, Alfonso took out a map and pointed to the Ural Mountains that divide the northern region and the central region of the Empire. "Apart from the Ural Fortress, if you want to go to the south, you can only cross mountains and ridges. I am not crazy. Of course, I will not send food to the monsters in vain. Moldovan has a Mage River that can be transported by water, but there are few ships that can drive on this glacier, and there are not enough local chambers of commerce, and it is not my turn."

"Why don't I know this news..." Joshua frowned. He thought for a while and said bluntly: "Not to mention me, even the Imperial Duke can do anything. Although it is a bit embarrassing, it is indeed a big deal. It is powerless to do anything about this."

"You don't know, this is because now it's just a warning blockade. Civilians and adventurers can pass it, and it has little impact on ordinary people. But a large number of people like the Dragon Car Merchants who can alarm the monsters will definitely not work."

Alfonso was also very helpless. Faced with such an absolute emergencies and a ruthless guard at the gate, he was really powerless: "But sir, it would be fine if others could not do it, but you could definitely do it!"

After a change of tone, he was full of confidence and seemed to be very confident.

Joshua rarely encounters such situations where others have more confidence in him than himself. The black-haired warrior touched his chin and said with interest: "Interesting, then say it. I'm also curious about where your confidence in me comes from."

"dwarf."

Without saying much, the middle-aged Chamber of Commerce president said these two words and then said heavily: "The dwarf is authentic!"

He pointed to the map again and clicked on the lava lake near the Great Eas Volcano: "As we all know, Count, your family has had a good relationship with the dwarf generations, and you must also know that the underground passage of the dwarf links the entire empire. Through the dwarf tunnel, you can easily bypass the guards to the south. My requirements are not high, as long as you give me a chance to see the other party's high-level leadership!"

When Alfonso spoke, his face looked very serious and saluted to Joshua and said, "You don't need to come forward. Just give us a chance to see the dwarf leader, and then I will be confident that I can get the right to use the dwarf! In this way, I will quickly pass through the snow-covered plain underground faster than before, jump over the valley level, and go directly to the south of the empire!"

"You think it's good, but the dwarf..."

Frowning and thinking for a while, Joshua nodded, remembering a lot of things, he said softly: "Yes, the Dwarf came here three days ago. It was written by Master Tiezhu Moria himself. That was the elder of my great-grandfather's generation. In order to write a ritual reply, I asked Firefly to flip through three bookshelfs to find a similar model...Alfonso."

The voice became louder, and Joshua picked up the map, drew a circle near the lava lake with his fingers, and said with a serious expression: "You and I are not strangers, so I don't talk much. Although I know dwarves, they are my nominal people, and the family has indeed been with them for generations. However, with the face of my new lord, I will only give you a letter of recommendation so that you will not be driven out as soon as you are about to get close to the lava lake area, and you have to fight for everything else yourself."

"That's enough, Lord Earl!"

Hearing this promise, Alfonso's heart fell to the ground, the faint depression on his face was greatly relieved, and he looked energetic: "Such great kindness will be repayed to you in the future!"

“Not needed.”

Shaking his head, Joshua looked straight into the middle-aged businessman's eyes: "I don't need money."

When he said this, the warrior seemed to be thinking about something. He recalled some things that happened in the empire at this time in his previous life. After pondering for a while, Joshua chuckled and said, "It just so happened that if you successfully return to the south of the empire through the dwarf tunnel, then I have something to entrust to you. You also know that as the new lord, I am a little unable to escape at this time."

"As long as it is your wish." Alfonso agreed without a doubt: "I, Alfonso, will definitely do my best to achieve it!"

"Don't worry, let's talk after the banquet."

After waved his hand, Joshua walked towards the door, but before he could approach, the middle-aged merchant ran over quickly and opened the door for him. The butler standing outside the door originally wanted to lead the way, but was stopped by his master. Alfonso said very naturally: "Let me lead the way for you, and the hall is in this direction."

The three of them walked forward, and soon arrived at the hall. The middle-aged merchant walked forward first, opened the door for Joshua himself, and said, "Sir, please."

The soothing violin and piano concerto came from behind the gate, and the conversations of many guests and the chuckling of the ladies were clearly audible. It was vague that Joshua could smell a faint fragrance in the air. It has to be said that Alfonso had indeed invested a lot in order to hold this banquet, and the fragrance that filled the hall alone would cost a lot of money.

As we approached, louder music and voices came, but as Joshua walked into the hall, a warrior suddenly felt a sense of vigilance in the heart of the warrior, and a faint fragrance wafted.

This fragrance is not incense or food. It seems to be the essence of the fragrance of flowers, mixed with female hormones...

Before he could think about it, he entered the banquet hall. Because of Joshua's entry, the audience suddenly became quiet. Even the three-person orchestra played on the left made a small mistake. Suddenly, no one cared about such a small matter.

A wonderful cold situation.

The threat of Eighteen is really too high.

Joshua sighed in his heart. It would be fine if his character has low charm. Anyway, he is not ugly, he just doesn't have affinity, but the intimidation value must be reduced, otherwise it will be colder wherever he goes, and the place where he passes is silent, which is really boring.

He glanced at the scene with a little out of the corner of his eyes, but when he saw it halfway, the soldier was stunned.

Wait, all... are all women?!

There were not many people in the entire banquet hall. Apart from the band playing and the attendants serving, the number of guests was only in their early thirties, but more than half of these thirty people were polite girls wearing long dresses and long skirts?

"What the hell is going on?"

He said in a low voice. When Joshua looked closely, he still saw several middle-aged men and their wives with relief. Although there were only a dozen girls in front of him who held their breath and did not dare to talk much.

After a rough observation, there should be four or five chambers of commerce in this place. Those girls should be their relatives, and the family should be about two or three...

Looking at Alfonso who was walking towards him, Joshua felt enlightened.
Chapter completed!