Rose Town All-Purpose Guide

At this moment, Annis's voice came from inside the carriage again, "Alright, get rid of it quickly. Fred, we're going in, don't waste time."

"Yes, Miss!" Ford quickly waved, signaling the burly men in blue to disperse the onlookers and clear the road.

The carriage started again, and under the escort of Four Seas General Goods personnel and the watchful eyes of the guards, it smoothly entered the bustling city gate of Rose Town.

He Xi sat inside the carriage, watching the dramatic scene outside through the window. Especially Wilson's pale face and Ford's shift from arrogance to subservience, he couldn't help but secretly marvel.

It was resolved this easily?

The world of the rich is truly simple and unpretentious.

The carriage entered through the East Gate.

He Xi couldn't help but exclaim through the carriage window.

While both were called towns, Plint was at most a large village, whereas this Rose Town before them was clearly a vibrant small city!

They were currently at the town's East Gate, situated on higher ground, providing an excellent panoramic view.

Looking out, the staggered rooftops stretched all the way to the horizon, seemingly endless.

People flowed like ants, darting in and out of various complex alleyways.

In the distance, rows of blacksmith shops spewed thick black smoke from their chimneys.

"Ding! Clang! Ding! Clang!"

The sound of hammering was incessant.

Near the blacksmith shops were mostly warriors clad in chainmail, carrying various weapons on their backs. Among them were also some stealthy individuals dressed inconspicuously, with vigilant eyes.

They were carefully inspecting newly forged weapons or recently repaired equipment.

As lunchtime approached, the aroma of food began to fill the air.

The savory scent of roasted meat, the rich aroma of ale, and the sweet fragrance of bread mingled with the smell of coal smoke and pack animals, creating a unique, rugged atmosphere.

After the commotion at the town entrance, He Xi noticed Annis had been staring out the window with a preoccupied look, no longer speaking.

It wasn't until the carriage entered a relatively wide main road that she finally spoke, "You can get off here."

She took out a shining gold coin from her exquisite purse and handed it to He Xi.

It was the Gold Shield they had agreed upon earlier.

He Xi nodded, not saying much, and accepted the payment.

He knew very well that this beautiful, wealthy, and extraordinary young lady was from a completely different world than his own.

Being able to hitch a ride with her and receive such generous compensation was already incredibly fortunate.

A journey that would have taken four to five days of arduous travel was completed easily in a day and a half.

He nimbly hopped off the carriage with Bruce.

As he dismounted, the Four Seas General Goods steward, Ford, gave him a friendly smile.

Although he didn't quite understand the situation, He Xi politely nodded back in response.

After He Xi and Bruce left, the carriage door was not closed.

Annis said to Ford outside the carriage, "Steward Ford, come into the carriage."

"Yes, Miss," Ford replied respectfully, bending down to enter the carriage.

The carriage continued to move forward smoothly.

"My father notified you, didn't he?" Annis asked directly, "Did he say anything else?"

Ford replied cautiously, "Yes, Miss. It was President Raymond's order. Lord Atmesia instructed that you could learn about shop management during your time in Rose Town. Also, Lord Atmesia said he wouldn't interfere too much with your actions until the heir of the Atmesia Family is found. However..."

Upon hearing the surname, Annis's beautiful face instantly darkened, and she let out an annoyed "Hmph," interrupting Ford.

Ford wisely shut his mouth and didn't continue.

Annis became furious at the mere mention of that surname!

It all stemmed from a past incident involving her father, Raymond.

When Raymond was young, he had received financial assistance from the Atmesia Family in Holder City. Later, he moved south to a port city to do business. With his intelligence and opportunities, his business expanded rapidly, eventually leading to the establishment of the vast Tidal Trade Union.

Later, upon learning of the Atmesia Family's decline, Raymond wrote a letter.

In the letter, he expressed his desire to marry his daughter to them and offered to provide substantial financial aid to help them solve their family's bloodline curse, as a way to repay their past kindness.

However, the letter vanished without a trace.

The person sent to Holder City to inquire returned with the news that the person who had sponsored him back then had passed away, leaving only a sole heir who was also missing.

Annis was completely unwilling to accept such an arranged marriage.

What a joke! To marry someone I've never even met?

She didn't even know if the other party was round or flat, alive or dead.

Let alone that, she had never cared about the titles of those nobles.

She yearned for a life of unrestrained adventure, fantasizing about her future husband taking her to explore ancient forests, mysterious ruins, and even dangerous dungeons.

But her old-fashioned father said it was non-negotiable, even buying property in Holder and forcing her to move there under the guise of "getting familiar with the environment."

She was going crazy after living in that country bumpkin place for just over a month.

So, relying on the swordsmanship she had learned since childhood, she planned this runaway, intending to sneak to the farther Rose Town and register as a real Adventurer.

Unfortunately, the plan was discovered by the old butler her father had sent.

The old butler, likely knowing he couldn't stop her, had to compromise.

However, for safety reasons, he proposed hiring an Adventurer for the journey.

She just didn't expect to hire that damned swindler Odin.

At the same time, the old butler also quietly notified her father.

This led to the scene of Steward Ford greeting them at the door today.

Annis thought indignantly.

"They want to trap me with shop chores and so many people watching? Hmph! They underestimate me!"

"Just you wait, I'll definitely find a chance to slip out!"

"Register as an Adventurer, learn powerful skills, and become a strong professional!"

"I heard... that guy from the Atmesia family is named He Xi? Hmph, you'd better never show up! Otherwise... this young lady will definitely beat you until your teeth fall out, making you afraid to mention that absurd engagement!"

Meanwhile.

He Xi led Bruce, standing at a crossroads, looking somewhat lost.

He walked up to a street vendor selling groceries and asked, "Hello, excuse me, where is the Adventurer Guild?"

Seeing He Xi's travel-worn appearance, the vendor knew he was a new Adventurer, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"Oh, my dear guest, you've just arrived in town, haven't you? The Adventurer Guild, you just need to follow this Rose Avenue west, and you'll see a three-story stone building with a giant oak board at the entrance!"

As he spoke, he seemingly pulled a small booklet made of rough paper from under his stall, with a crooked drawing of what appeared to be a map of Rose Town on the cover.