Fireworks were blooming in the sky, and the residents and tourists in Hopeland City were still immersed in the festive atmosphere, but an undercurrent began to surge in remote corners of the city.
One after another, hurried figures kept walking through the streets. They knocked on the doors of closed shops and opened dusty warehouses one after another.
A middle-aged man who had just fallen asleep opened the door bleary-eyed, wondering who was knocking on the door so late.
A dusty figure stood at the door, wearing a short robe, his face unclear in the dark night.
"Is it Emerson?" the hastily arrived guest asked succinctly.
"Yes." The middle-aged man was a little confused, who could it be that he came to me so late.
After hearing the affirmative answer, the man in short robes raised the parchment scroll in his hand and said.
"The Tisiphone family has helped you in the past, now it is time to fulfill their promise."
Under the illumination of the brass lantern, the summons document was clearly written in black handwriting on the parchment, and it was signed by the head and heir of the Tisiphone family.
At the same time, there are three bright red seals on the bottom of the parchment, which are "dagger piercing skull", "seven-color gemstone flowers" and "tilted wine bottle", symbolizing the most powerful large chamber of commerce in Hopeland, Tisiphone, A.
Nemii and Nissos joint statement.
Looking at the shocking red ink pad, the middle-aged man suddenly woke up and lost all sleep. He asked with a shocked expression.
"Is it now?"
"Yes, bring your weapons, put on your armor, lock the door, draw a pattern of three crossed swords on the door, and then gather at the Tisiphone Chamber of Commerce immediately."
"If you don't have weapons and armor, the Chamber of Commerce will prepare them, but they may not be suitable."
"okay, I get it."
The middle-aged man nodded solemnly, and the messenger did not linger after seeing that he had achieved his goal, and immediately went to the next house.
The middle-aged man rushed back to the bedroom and quickly opened the bed board, revealing a long, low wooden box that was locked underneath.
Opening the lock, there was a large sword wrapped in oil paper and a set of chain mail. He immediately began to take off his unsuitable coat and began to put it on.
"Dad, what happened? Are you making a loud noise?" A young girl's voice came from the room next to her.
The middle-aged man hesitated for a moment, then continued to put on his chainmail, and warned: "Dad is going out later, and I will lock the door. Remember, no matter what happens outside tonight, don't open the door."
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"What's wrong? Dad..."
A little girl in a light-colored nightgown opened the door. Seeing her father wearing mail and holding a two-handed sword with a cold light in his hand, her eyes widened in surprise.
"I don't have time to explain to you, honey, don't worry about daddy, daddy will be back in a few days. There is still food in the cellar, don't starve yourself, and don't open the door, no matter who it is, no matter what you hear
Such a sound, do you understand?"
"I understand." The little girl looked at her father obediently and nodded.
"Okay, okay, my dear Shanna."
The middle-aged man looked at his sensible daughter, hugged her with his rough, calloused hands, and then touched her head lovingly.
Then he took out a piece of white chalk, drew three crossed swords on the door, asked his daughter to lock the door, and finally rushed into the night without looking back.
Scenes like this happened all over the city of Hopeland. Horse-drawn carriages bearing the logos of the three major chambers of commerce were speeding through the streets. The vendors and tourists on the roadside were so startled that they had to take shelter.
Among the top five chambers of commerce in Hopeland, except for the Carites family, which has become a newcomer in the past ten years, the others are deeply rooted. I don’t know how many connections and relationships have been accumulated in more than a hundred years. When Angus was cheated
It is also expected that even if there is no Mrs. Mera, there will be Mrs. Sela, Mrs. Mera, etc. in the future. If Angus hadn't made peace early, the newly promoted Carites might not have been able to fight.
Passed by Helles' house.
The power of several major chambers of commerce in the city is intertwined, and some outsiders are even more like you among me, and you among me. When the three families here are involved, the Helis family also immediately receives the news.
"Miss, the other three families in Hopeland City have suddenly begun to recruit people. Some informants even said that they have prepared weapons and are ready to go to war at any time."
Under the dim candlelight, Melu had just walked out of the bedroom in her pajamas. There were several messengers standing outside the door, as well as the family's guard captains beside them, waiting for orders.
Although I don’t know what the specific purposes of the other three families are, what is certain is that they must deal with the Carites and the Helis family, because apart from these two families who are also large chambers of commerce, there is no one else in Hopeland.
He is so qualified to inspire troops and mobilize people.
Mei Lu looked serious and gave the order without any hesitation after hearing the news.
"Immediately send a messenger to inform Carites to let them know the seriousness of the situation, and ring the big bell to call out everyone in the Chamber of Commerce. In addition, we have old, good, and frequent friends in the city.
These people immediately sent familiar people to notify them one by one, asking them to move to our Chamber of Commerce headquarters immediately. The reason is that there will be civil strife in Hopeland tonight, and the Helis family will protect them."
"Each family will tell you twice. If they still don't listen, leave it alone and move on to the next family."
"Yes, Miss." Several high-level managers who obeyed the order immediately took action.
"In addition, send someone to open the underground warehouse of the Chamber of Commerce, move out the weapons and armor, and distribute weapons to everyone. Then you, the more disciplined guards, will each lead a team of ordinary personnel. Each experienced and skilled guard will be a captain. Immediately
Organize all the people in the chamber of commerce."
"Your will, Miss." Several guard captains also hurriedly walked out.
After that, Mei Lu looked at the only remaining guard captain. This Sequence 4 being was the son of her mother’s brother, that is, her cousin.
"Brother Jeld, please organize some manpower to guard the gate tonight, please."
"Don't worry, Melu, I will protect you." The guard wearing dark gold armor looked at his sister with concern, promised, and then walked out quickly, leaving a broad back.
Melu stood under the window sill in the corridor and watched the rapid ringing of bells in the courtyard, and then scattered lights turned on. There were running figures everywhere, the sound of armors rubbing and colliding, footsteps, shouts, and items.
The sounds of moving were heard one after another, making it particularly noisy at night.
"Miss, why are you still wearing thin pajamas? This is not okay."
The head maid walked up the stairs, looked at Melu who was still standing by the corridor window, and shouted loudly.
"I remember that my master had collected some extraordinary soft armor before. I will find them for you right away. You are the head of the family now. If something happens, the Helis family will really be doomed."
"It's okay, Aunt Lige, I believe everyone."
"In addition, if even I am facing a sword, then the Helis family's fate is actually numbered." Melu turned her head, and her figure under the silver moonlight looked a little lonely.
"No, you must wear it. It's been so long and you're still as disobedient as when you were a child. I don't dare to care about you now, but I do. I raised you single-handedly."
The head maid forced Melu to go back to the bedroom, still talking.
"I spend more time taking care of you than my own children. How can I bear it if something happens to you?"
Mei Lu was pulled. Although she didn't admit it, there were tears in the corners of her eyes.
