They called it the Elnes Kingdom, the great and only nation that ruled the entire continent... In the mere ten years since the current king had ascended the throne, he had wiped out the surrounding countries and completed the great unification... The kingdom should have become an empire long ago.
Yet to this day, Elnes still called itself a kingdom... It was said to be the king's insistence—the most powerful man on the entire continent of Chessboard World.
Now.
Anyone who became the nation's most valiant talent could earn the king's favor and become the husband of the kingdom's only Princess—and perhaps even inherit the kingdom's throne.
Once the news spread, countless heroes and extraordinary talents from throughout the kingdom flocked there, instantly making the already-prosperous Royal Capital of the kingdom incredibly crowded. Businesses in every trade also became astonishingly lively.
"Vitality +3 Great Hammer, only thirty silver! Thirty silver, anyone want one?!"
"Cherish Tonight outdoor tents, one gold each, huge sale! Keeps out mosquitoes, insects, and peeping eyes. No need to worry when doing the deed—gives you a five-star home! Come take a look, come buy one!"
"This is a scallion disguised as a giant green onion. Even though it's only a scallion, it's still a powerful onion head, with an innate +1 charm effect against enemies. Hero, want one??"
"No, thank you." Boss Luo declined the stall owner's pitch.
Like the various talents from all over the kingdom crowding the streets, Boss Luo had also fallen into sales hell... Of course, he had found it interesting at first, but gradually grew accustomed to it.
Doctor Gels had finally made it out of the street. His clothes had been tugged into disarray by the vendors, and he hurriedly suggested, "We need to find an inn quickly, or we might