This was the Royal City of the Ai Lu Empire...
As the location of the Imperial Palace, this city far surpassed every other place in both size and prosperity. Its supplies were second only to Supply Town beside the Giant Beast Forest. It could be said that simply walking down its streets was enough to leave one dazzled by the sights...
All kinds of Trading Firms lined the avenue from the city gates to the central Imperial Palace. Every storefront was incomparably luxurious, practically like an ancient Western museum. One dizzyingly expensive item after another was displayed in the most conspicuous spots, showcasing not only the lavishness of these Trading Firms, but also the extraordinary backing behind them...
Opening a Trading Firm in the Royal City of the Ai Lu Empire was not something money alone could accomplish. After all, many high officials, nobles, and even members of the royal family moved about here. Every day, they could be seen entering and leaving the Royal City, either visiting the palace or staying within the city. How could a Trading Firm without sufficient prestige possibly satisfy their needs?
Therefore, nearly every Trading Firm in the Royal City had someone backing it. Some were even opened by the royal family itself. For example, the only Auction House in the entire Royal City had been personally established by the emperor of the Ai Lu Empire! Causing trouble here was not impossible, but one had better first weigh one's own worth. Without a background or strength great enough to make even the royal family hesitate, making trouble here was simply courting death. The Knight Orders constantly passing through the streets were usually quite bored as well. If someone could bring them a little entertainment, they certainly would not mind showing off a few moves