:  ck River City (Please Continue Reading)bender


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    So it really is rted to the ck Serpent n?


    Milton Cheney initially thought that this man was ostensibly linking himself to the n to save his life, but it turned out to be genuinely connected to the ck Serpent n.


    Miltons hands toyed with a shiny ck badge bearing the emblem of two intertwined snakes.


    This emblem was familiar to him; it was the family crest of the ck Serpent


    n.


    Does the ck Serpent n also indulge in banditry and robbery?


    Milton muttered to himself, however, he did not feel any strong emotions about it.


    He just hadnt expected the ck Serpent n to rear such a gang of useless bandits who made their living through road robberies.


    Milton looted a fair amount of wealth from these men, concluding without a doubt that this wasnt their first timemitting such an act, considering the fluency of their pleas for mercy.


    Though he didnt believe the ck Serpent n would retaliate, even if he killed them, since they didnt have any official knights.


    Milton didnt think the ck Serpent n could trace him here, considering his location in the wastnds and the vast distance he was from the ns core territory.


    He managed to dispose of the dead bodies in a casual manner, then remounted the Yellow Fiery Horse.


    The silhouette of ck River City began to appear before Miltons eyes, the stupendous city walls appeared grand from afar.


    Finally, ck River City!


    His memory of the Kingdom Map confirmed that this was indeed ck River City.


    Such a multitude of people!


    Milton rode the Yellow Fiery Horse closer to the city gate along the main path.


    At first nce, there were at least hundreds of people lined up to enter the city.


    Dismount, routine inspection.


    Hearing the guards words, Milton dismounted the horse.


    Then, he found out why so many people were lining up and why it took so long for him to enter the city  the inspection for entering the city was extremely tedious.


    The expressions of the Town Guard in front of him became grim.


    The guard was frustrated, he had been hinting for a while, but the boy before him didnt have the faintest clue.


    Did the boy not notice, or had he not seen how the people before him acted while entering the city?


    Frustrated, he pointed to the Lionheart Sword hanging from Miltons belt. You cant bring this into the city, leave it with me temporarily!


    As he finished speaking, he reached for the knight sword hung at Miltons waist.


    However, the next moment, his wrist was gripped by Miltons hand, causing him to feel intense pain.


    I havent heard of a rule in ck River City that forbids carrying weapons. Milton frowned as he spoke.


    The Town Guard quickly realized what was happening. As a guard of ck River City, his insight was not weak.


    He was a Knight Apprentice Level, and the fact that he couldnt resist while his wrist was seized indicated that Milton was not someone he could mess with.


    He was just amon town guard; there were too many people he couldnt afford to offend.


    Moreover, Milton wasnt a citizen of ckwater Territory, who knows what kind of noble identity he possessed. Arguing with him would not benefit the guard at all.


    Apologies, sir, please enter the city. But theres a city entrance fee of a silver coin for outsiders.


    The Town Guard said while forcing a smile, taking care not to mention the weapon matter again.


    Milton casually took out a silver coin from his purse and handed it over to the guard. He led the Yellow Fiery Horse into ck River City.


    Watching Miltons retreating figure, the guards smile disappeared from his face, reced once again by his usual grim look.


    He turned his head to the next person and said:


    Dismount, routine inspection!


    As he entered the city, the sight of ck River City unfolded before Miltons eyes.


    His first impression of the city was that it was dirty and disorderly.


    The surroundings of the street were littered with garbage and it smelled terrible due to some puddles.


    The townsfolk seemed to ignore the disorder as if they were used to it.


    Right after Milton had entered the city, he observed an individuals package being slit open without them realizing it.


    Comparing it to Far East City would be a stretch, even Four Seasons City seemed several times cleaner than here.


    Why would a border city, which represents the facade of a territory and is as disgraceful and disorderly as this, be left unattended by the ck Serpent


    n?


    Milton wondered to himself.


    He well knew that a territorys border city holds vital strategic and geographical importance.


    The rulers often gave due importance to these border cities.


    But ck River City did not seem to reflect that at all.


    The whole city simply resembled an erged slum.


    No wonder there were so many people entering the city and even more leaving it.


    Sir, you must be visiting ck River City for the first time. For three silver coins, I can serve as your guide here for the next few days.


    As Milton was surveying his surroundings, a skinny, dark-skinned boy approached him and offered his services.


    Miltons gaze shifted to the boy in front of him.


    How do you know Im only staying in ck River City for a few days?


    Sir, please, its evident youre a nobleman. Surely you wont be staying long in a ce like ck River City. If you intend to settle in ckwater Territory, I rmend Serpent Head City. Its one of the biggest cities in the territory and is more suitable for living.


    Arthur responded, not attempting to hide the longing in his voice when he mentioned Serpent Head City.


    Milton casually pulled out three silver coins and handed them to Arthur. Seeing the silver coins, Arthurs eyes lit up, and he hastily pocketed the coins.


    Give me a brief introduction to ck River City.


    Milton spoke softly while Arthur eagerly nodded.


    As you can see, sir, ck River City is dirty and disorderly. Its rumored that the Earl of ckwater, Earl ck Serpent, has given up on this city.


    Sir, I noticed that you had a dispute with the Town Guard at the city gates earlier?


    Upon reaching this point, Arthur instinctively lowered his voice.


    Before Milton responded, he continued, Sir, I know you must be of significant status, but in ck River City, thest people youd want to cross are the Town Guards. They are the biggest tyrants in the city, some even say


    At this point, Arthur suddenly mmed up, as though he realized he had said too much.


    The biggest tyrants? So, there are smaller ones?


    Milton became interested and asked.


    There are. The Vine Tavern in the eastern part of the city and the Hunters Club in the west are ces to be wary of, especially the Hunters Club. Its said to be a branch of the Royal City Hunting Mansion.


    When his employer showed interest, Arthur didnt hesitate to reveal everything he knew to Milton.


    Arthurs brief exnation gave Milton a rough idea about the power distribution in ck River City.


    First, help me find a ce to keep my horse, then take me to a ce to stay. The ce should be the best avable, the rest about ck River City, we can talk about it on the way.


    Milton softlymanded. Arthur hastily nodded and led the way.


    All the while, ensuring to share everything he knew or could tell about ck River City with Milton.


    Sir, ck River City is the remotest city in ckwater Territory, theres


    Listening to Arthurs words, Milton slowly formed an image of ck River City in his mind.


    If he had to describe ck River City in one word.


    It would have been chaos!


    The situation of a ce far from the Emperors reach was extremely evident in ck River City, located on the edge of ckwater Territory..


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