Chapter 60

Cyrus stayed in Gaina for quite some time.

Moreover, he later traveled to Helgoda to search for the treasure left behind by Duke Bill, which took him quite some time.

When Cyrus returned to her familiar territory, it was almost spring. The snow had melted, and the city had taken on a brand new look.

The Par Mountain separate Visas and Komoy Fort.

In the past, people would have gone through the mountain road on the southeast side of Par Mountain to get to Visas, which was not only time-consuming and laborious, but also unsafe for solo travelers.

Since the northwest side of Par Mountain became closed to traffic and became Cyrus's private property, an area around Par Lake has become his residence...

Cyrus then built another road between Visas and Komoy Fort.

This road was built at the foot of Par Mountain.

The original location of the recruit training camp has long been demolished and moved. It has now been converted into a checkpoint for entering and exiting Visas, where soldiers are stationed to verify information, guard the area, and collect tolls.

The road between the two cities is wide and flat, and the round trip time is almost halved.

Even if a fee is charged, it would only be a few copper coins.

Moreover, commoners and slaves rarely went out; their main targets were merchants who came to the city to do business, or lords and manor owners from other cities and kingdoms.

In these three years.

The "unique" development approach of the Desinia Territory has indeed attracted the attention of many people in other small countries.

Some people watched coldly, while others scoffed...

They watched as Cyrus Desinia boldly rebuilt the cities of Visas and Komoy Fort, and then gradually developed and transformed the other thirteen cities, spending lavishly the money earned by the Thorn Merchant Guild...

Many people scoffed at him and mocked his decision.

It's not that we're doing useless work.

Rather, they felt that Cyrus Desinia had absolutely no reason to do these things.

Wouldn't it be better to keep your money for enjoyment?

As a lord, it's only natural for him to oppress and exploit the people within his territory. Why should he build cities? Why should he concern himself with the lives of commoners and slaves?

Not only that.

Cyrus further reduced taxes within his territory, effectively pushing a considerable amount of money out of the country.

They mocked Desinia for being just a child, saying it was incredibly stupid.

However, supporting the city's development must require a considerable financial investment.

In this situation, some people inevitably turned their attention to the Thorn Merchant Guild and began to take notice of it.

But they are bound to be disappointed.

Because the Thorn Merchant Guild and the Nagabi Merchant Guild have always cooperated, and because Cyrus Desinia and Boris Abel, the newly appointed leader of the Nagabi Merchant Guild, frequently exchanged letters.

They are collaborators and, more importantly, friends; they have a close relationship.

Some people, not daring to offend the Nagabi Merchant Guild, stopped there.

Some, however, were not afraid and, under the banner of crushing the Thorn Merchant Guild, sought to form an alliance with the Nagabi Merchant Guild —they only needed to divide a small portion of the wealth, while the Nagabi Merchant Guild could take the opportunity to annex the Thorn Merchant Guild.

Merchants are inherently greedy; money is everything.

They did not believe that the Nagabi Merchant Guild could tolerate the Thorn Merchant Guild's growing strength day by day, and that it was very likely that the Nagabi Merchant Guild would eventually directly threaten its position.

Sure enough, some members of the Nagabi Merchant Guild were tempted.

They secretly set traps and laid snares, but they never expected their "prey" to bare its fierce fangs, bite through the ropes binding it, and leap out of the trap to pounce on them.

They, who should have been the hunters, instantly became the new prey, embarking on a path to death.

However, the two chambers of commerce used this opportunity to purge the cancerous elements and traitors within their organizations, further expanding their businesses and making others extremely envious.

After this incident, many people began to understand that this little brat from Desinia did not become the Great Lord by luck.

He was a wolf cub full of aggression and intelligence, no, he should be called an alpha wolf.

Although he is still young, he is already a force to be reckoned with.

Most importantly, Cyrus Desinia is an extremely talented alchemist.

He was not well-known at first.

But it was around that time that Cyrus, through her research on herbal medicines, established a connection with Boris, who is now the leader of the Nagabi Merchant Guild of Commerce.

Herbal remedies for coughs and fevers began to be sold within the Nagabi Merchant Guild and quickly spread throughout the Anas Empire and beyond, becoming extremely popular.

Because the prices were relatively reasonable, commoners and slaves could afford them if they saved up their money.

Therefore, nobles, commoners, and slaves alike flocked to the potions. One can imagine how much profit the merchants could make from selling these small jars of herbal potions.

People initially believed that such a fast-acting and miraculous potion was the result of research by a renowned alchemist master.

Some people will naturally inquire about the situation from the Nagabi Merchant Guild, hoping to make acquaintances and build relationships.

However, the results of their inquiries shocked them and left them in disbelief.

But they had no choice but to believe it.

Not only because the Nagabi Merchant Guild had no reason to deceive them, but more importantly—the packaging or jars of the medicines they sold bore the emblem of the Desinia Family.

--A vibrant rose surrounded by thorns.

The facts are right before our eyes, leaving no room for doubt.

Not to mention that later, the Thorn Merchant Guild not only launched herbal potions, but also quickly launched herbal ointments with the same effects.

This ointment is more effective when applied topically to wounds, and the condition will heal faster.

Selling herbal remedies and ointments for treating coughs and fevers is only the first step in the Thorn Merchant Guild's plan.

Before long, Cyrus Desinia once again demonstrated his exceptional pharmaceutical talent, creating ointments specifically for treating diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and other external injuries...

The "brand" belonging to Desinia has been promoted through the Nagabi Merchant Guild.

Therefore, these newly developed medicines and ointments gained the trust of countless nobles and sparked a frenzy of purchasing desire as soon as they were put on the market.

In this era, the least valuable thing is human life.

Even nobles cannot decide their own life or death.

After all, if they had a headache or fever one day and a doctor came to treat them with methods such as craniotomy, bloodletting, and fumigation, no one could bear it.

Their fate was absolutely tragic, yet they considered this "tragic" treatment method to be perfectly normal.

It is evident that the poison of extremely primitive and backward medical practices has spread to every corner of the Western Continent and into the minds of everyone.

But then everything quietly changed.

A novel treatment developed by Cyrus Desinia is slowly spreading; it involves simply brewing and drinking the medicine, or applying an ointment to the injured area...

Not only are the effects amazing and the recovery rapid, but more importantly, there is absolutely no danger involved.

Who doesn't value their own life?

This unusual medicine and ointment was initially met with fervent enthusiasm, a frenzy that has only gradually subsided since then.

Cyrus has firmly established herself as an alchemist.

His fame stemmed not only from the honor bestowed upon him as a great lord, but also from his unparalleled talent in alchemy.

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I've heard that many alchemists have come here because of its reputation.

To this end, Desinia built a tower within Visas exclusively for alchemists, specifically for the research and use of alchemy.

Leaving aside the unimaginable changes brought about by the emergence of herbal medicines and ointments.

The emergence of the new type of paper— Watermarked Paper— also sparked a craze, gradually spreading from the Desinia Territory to other small countries and even empires, and was deeply loved by nobles.

A year-long urban redevelopment plan has yielded no results.

Two years is enough for the two rebuilt cities to reveal their brand-new look and style. Words like clean and tidy are no longer enough to describe the changes in Visas and Komoy Fort.

More than a year ago.

A nobleman from the Saint Airo Empire traveled a great distance to Cyrus's territory in search of a cure for a ailment.

He hoped that this exceptionally talented alchemist could examine him personally, and after he visited Komoy Fort and Visas, he couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"These two cities are absolutely the cleanest places on the Western Continent! Visas is number one, Komoy Fort number two, nowhere else can compare!"

The nobleman meant that even the prosperous capital of the Saint Airo Empire couldn't compare to Visas and Komoy Fort.

After returning to the empire, he expressed his feelings to many people.

This nobleman has quite a background.

As a marquis in the Saint Airo Empire, he was widely accepted by many, and even those who did not believe him outwardly echoed his words.

This action did, however, give the remote rural town of Visas a little bit of fame within the empire.

Cyrus, who only found out later, said, "Thank you for the publicity, but I'm too inexperienced."

After all, he had not yet fully rebuilt Visas and Komoy Fort.

And just like that, he had won the heart of this nobleman... leaving him speechless.

Cyrus has now brought Samuel back to his territory.

When passing through Komoy Fort, Samuel stared wide-eyed in astonishment, like a country bumpkin visiting the city for the first time.

He felt like he didn't have enough eyes to see everything, and wished he could grow two more pairs to get a better look.

Originally, they were supposed to just drive through the city, but Samuel, with a shy face, boldly asked if he could stay a little longer so he could wander around.

Cyrus nodded in agreement.

Now that he had already arrived, he wasn't in a hurry to go home.

A "clang" sound rang out.

This is the sound of a self-ringing clock driven by a heavy hammer within the city.

Komoy Fort stands a tall and magnificent clock.

It is five stories high and was built with great care and effort by the Artisans' Guild. It is constructed of layers of red bricks and has a spiral staircase inside...

The top of the clock face is decorated with a large dial made of countless iron wires wrapped in the shape of roses and thorns, which is exquisite and elegant, and particularly eye-catching.

Today, this clock has become a landmark of Komoy Fort.

Samuel stood in the open space in front of him, gazing at it with rapt attention.