Glimmering Market was an estate market much like a small town. It was not part of the Fluorite Mushroom Family's territory.
In fact, it had originally been nothing but wasteland.
But with the opening of the Shanhe Trade Route, people gradually gathered here. The Fluorite Mushroom Family invested heavily to build Glimmering Market as a supply and transit station along the trade route.
It could be said that—
Aside from the land belonging to the Grand Duke's family, every business here belonged to the Fluorite Mushroom Family. It was practically an enclave of the Fluorite Mushroom Family.
After the Knight Order entered Glimmering Market, they dispersed. The knights split into small groups and poured into taverns or brothels in search of pleasure—those with less money had already taken care of their needs back at Ceramic Cave, since Glimmering Market was a little expensive.
Of course, some had more refined tastes. Several baronial lords had long since bought small courtyards here and kept one or two young mistresses.
After being apart for more than half a year, their reunion was as passionate as newlyweds.
Roland was no exception.
He brought Russell to knock on the door of a small courtyard. Once the old servant opened it, a young married woman came running over and threw herself into Roland's arms, followed by a long, breathless kiss.
They only separated when their lips had turned dark.
The young woman practically clung to Roland like a koala, while Roland's hand slipped under her skirt with no regard for propriety.
Only after some exploration did he point at Russell, who was so bored that he was rolling his eyes beside them, and say to the woman in his arms, "Bar, this is my younger brother, Russell. What do you think? Handsome, right? He's not much