But to the attendees, Velin's face was as familiar as could be.
Under Andrew's loyal education, every official kept a portrait of Velin in their home to pay homage to at all times.
Over time, all the officials of Blue Gauze Town had developed profound respect for Velin.
Velin could not possibly fail to reward such a loyal subordinate.
After the barbecue gathering ended, Velin summoned Andrew to his side and placed two Intermediate Magic Crystals in his hands.
"My lord, these are..."
"You've done very well during your time as Blue Gauze Town's governor. These are my personal reward for you." Velin patted Andrew on the shoulder and offered him encouragement.
A few days earlier, he had received a Gold Note for five hundred thousand Gold Coins from Captain Belder, who said it was a special development grant from his lord. But that money was for Blue Gauze Town's development and had nothing to do with him personally.
His monthly military salary was only twenty Gold Coins. These two Intermediate Magic Crystals were worth ten thousand Gold Coins, equivalent to forty-two years of his salary.
Thinking back to six years ago, for the single Low-Grade Magic Crystal worth five hundred Gold Coins that his lord had promised them, he, Cassius, Randolph, and eleven others had dug out the river channel of Qixing Lake in an incredibly short time.
Only six years had passed, yet his lord's rewards had become more and more generous.
"Captain Belder was right. Following my lord is the greatest fortune of our lives."
Andrew tucked the two Intermediate Magic Crystals into his clothes and respectfully said, "Thank you for your reward, my lord."
"This is recognition of your achievements. I look forward to seeing what Blue Gauze Town can become under your management." Velin was