Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 320 The Freshly Baked Earl Hamlet

As dawn broke, the group returned home laden with their spoils.

Apart from the Book of Corrupted Stars, Chu Danqing didn't have many other books that he found worthwhile.

None of these materials are any good.

Side effects and costs are acceptable, just like painting at a family gathering.

However, the prerequisite is that the attribute effect must be strong enough. Otherwise, if the strength is average but the side effects and costs are outrageous, it will be difficult to sell even if the quality is high.

Rather than making a spectacle of it, it's better not to do it at all. Strengthening the Norris family at this stage is also indirectly strengthening ourselves.

In addition, the Norris family caravan also purchased some supplies in Aurora Town.

The most important of these is the camp records.

After all, it would take them two more days to reach Mayflower Bay.

Inevitably, they would have to camp out in the wilderness along the way.

However, these tents and materials are far inferior to their original ones, since they were all custom-made before.

All the purchases we have now are temporary.

The disappearance of the Green Flame Winter Song Society did not affect the lives of the residents of Aurora Town.

Mystery and ordinariness are two separate lines, but one day in the future, a brand new mysterious society will once again occupy the missing ecological niche in Aurora Town.

Fortunately, Chu Danqing and the Norris family caravan did not encounter any more mysterious events during these two days and arrived at Mayflower Bay very smoothly.

During this time, Chu Danqing also learned that Mayflower Bay was not a single city, but a large port comprised of several cities.

The earldom that Chu Danqing is to inherit includes a castle estate called Swiftsburg and the surrounding port and town area.

Theoretically speaking, Chu Danqing has the corresponding power.

However, due to the rise of industry in the Federation and a series of initiatives, actual power was limited to the castles and manors.

As for the ports and towns, apart from the Hamlet family's properties, they no longer have any political power.

They only enjoy government revenue subsidies and some legal exemptions.

The former is similar to tax revenue sharing, while the latter provides preferential treatment when subject to legal sanctions.

At this moment, Chu Danqing was in the city hall of Yuyan Fortress, where the governor was processing his inheritance procedures.

Actually, all he needed to do was sign.

With Rudolf and others handling the review and communication, there was absolutely no need for him.

Furthermore, the governor of Swift Fortress did not seem to have any intention of making things difficult for Chu Danqing; on the contrary, he was proceeding according to procedure.

The inheritance documents provided by Chu Danqing were in order, which made the whole process very quick.

"Congratulations, Mr. William, you have become Earl Hamlet, a member of the Commonwealth nobility." Ryder Barnes, the governor of Swifthold, congratulated Chu Danqing with a smile and continued, "We will be working together from now on, and I hope you will be of great help to us."

Ryder knew his political career had reached its limit.

When I retire, I will definitely find a place around Yuyanbao to spend the rest of my life.

Chu Danqing is still young and holds immense power and wealth in the Hamlet family, so there's not much harm in befriending them.

As for being overthrown? There's absolutely no need to worry about that.

"You're too kind, Governor Ryder," Chu Danqing said with a smile.

He then glanced around and asked in a low voice, "I would like to ask Governor Ryder, has there been anything unusual about Swifthold recently?"

Upon hearing this, Ryder was puzzled. Chu Danqing had just completed the inheritance of the title, so why was he suddenly asking this question?

Could it be that he discovered something unusual?

"Well, the sheriff hasn't reported it," Ryder replied after a moment's thought.

But Chu Danqing shook his head: "But my beloved uncle mentioned in his secret letter that someone wants to awaken the mysterious goddess in Swift Fortress."

As soon as he said it, Ryder's eyes were full of doubt. He had no idea about gods or mysterious women.

He had never been exposed to these things before, so he couldn't understand what Chu Danqing was saying at all.

“Earl Hamlet, are you referring to the gods?” Ryder found Chu Danqing’s words somewhat amusing.

Chu Danqing also realized that Ryder had not experienced anything mysterious; he was just an ordinary person.

"Of course, it could also be my uncle's delirium. After all, as you know, he was already dying when he wrote that secret letter." Chu Danqing quickly changed the subject.

His original plan was to use his noble status and the official power of the entire Swift Fortress to swiftly find and kill the Nightmare Walkers.

As for leisurely waiting for the other party to wake up before coming to the rescue at a crucial moment? Chu Danqing had no such idea.

If we were to do that, the rating at the amusement park would probably drop significantly.

Eliminating potential problems in advance and almost failing a mission are two completely different things.

“There’s nothing particularly unusual, but there are a few strange things.” Ryder thought for a moment and then said, “Five days ago, some fishermen went out to sea and found a giant egg.”

"Even the most learned scholars in Mayflower Bay couldn't identify what kind of creature's eggs they were." "That afternoon, the Federation sent people to take over."

"The strange thing is that the Federation people arrived very quickly. Logically speaking, even if the Federation knew about it, they shouldn't have been able to arrive so quickly."

“It’s as if they came for this giant egg,” Ryder explained.

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing immediately understood that these people sent by the Federation were most likely Nightmare Walkers.

Their identities were naturally assigned to them by the Nightmare Space.

"Where are they? Are they still in Swift Fortress, or did they leave and go somewhere else?" Chu Danqing asked.

"They're still in Swift Fortress. I arranged accommodations for them, but their whereabouts are unpredictable every day."

“They’re doing something mysterious with the giant egg that we don’t know about,” Ryder replied.

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing knew that these Nightmare Walkers were likely undergoing a trial mission.

The mission definitely involves preparing for the ritual to awaken the goddess.

“Governor Ryder, you’ve probably been fooled,” Chu Danqing said in a deep voice. “They are very likely a group of con artists.”

"Whether it's the giant egg they retrieved or their identities, it's all for the sake of their unspeakable secrets."

Hearing Chu Danqing's words, Ryder also looked surprised: "That doesn't seem likely. They may be a bit reclusive, but not to that extent."

"Is that so? I did remind you. Since you're confident, I won't interfere." Chu Danqing used a strategy of retreat to advance.

"Wait, Earl Hamlet, what do you know?" Ryder was startled by Chu Danqing's words and quickly tried to stop him.

“I do know a little bit; they are wicked villains who commit all sorts of evil deeds,” Chu Danqing said. “But unfortunately, I have no evidence, so let’s leave it at that.”

Ryder paused for a moment: “I think I need your assistance, Earl Hamlet.”

Given his identity, initial favorability, and charm attribute, Ryder naturally chose to believe Chu Danqing.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go find the sheriff," Ryder said, and then hurried away.

About half an hour later, a middle-aged man with a mustache walked in, and a musket was tucked into his waistband.

Upon entering, his gaze swept over Chu Danqing and the people around him.

“The president of the Banquet Poetry Society, Nicklo Douglas, is also the sheriff of Swiftsburg.”

“Greetings, Lord Hamlet,” said the middle-aged man, Nicholas.

"Hello, Sheriff Nick Lowe," Chu Danqing replied.

“I just heard Ryder mention that someone wants to awaken the mysterious woman in Swift Fortress? Do you have any evidence for this?” Nicholas asked.

“My uncle, the former Earl of Hamlet, gave me a secret letter in which he mentioned this matter.” Chu Danqing made up a story as soon as he opened his mouth: “His death was also related to this.”

"However, I have no evidence, but I will not use my territory and wealth to slander you."

Nickloh agreed with Chu Danqing's statement that if a deity were to descend upon Swift Fortress, Chu Danqing, as the beneficiary, would inevitably suffer heavy losses.

Especially considering that the other party was previously just an ordinary office worker.

“Your concerns are valid. I will mobilize all members of the banquet poetry troupe to stop these heretics,” Nicholas said.

"No, that's not enough. We need to mobilize the entire Swift Fortress and even Mayflower Bay to jointly annihilate this group of dangerous villains," Chu Danqing said immediately.

You have the right to use it and it will become invalid upon expiration.

Chu Danqing's goal from beginning to end was to complete the mission.

Upon hearing this, Nicklo said helplessly, "Earl Hamlet, the three of us—you, me, and Ryder—can only mobilize the forces of Swifthold at most."

"The administration of Mayflower Bay is separate, and we do not have the authority to mobilize all resources."

Everyone's territory has been divided up, and Nick Lowe and Ryder have no way to move between districts.

Not to mention the existence of mysterious societies within it, each of which is at odds with the others and is impossible to control.

They could trust Chu Danqing because of their vested interests, but other societies might not be so easy to talk to.

"Then let's combine the power of the entire Swift Fortress with the Norris family," Chu Danqing said, then suddenly changed the subject: "By the way, I want to give the Norris family a piece of land to live on."

"What procedures are required to carve out this portion from the Hamlet family lands that I have the right to divide?"

Chu Danqing's words were a form of pre-battle encouragement, and when he said them, Delapour's face was practically overflowing with excitement.

“Of course, but I’m the sheriff, so this matter needs to be handled by Ryder. He should be arriving soon.” Nickloh didn’t care; it wasn’t his territory anyway.

How Chu Danqing divides the land is his business, but he can't control it; he's just a sheriff, not a governor.

“Then I’ll go and make preparations. Once everything is ready, I’ll inform Earl Hamlet that you will be traveling together.” With that, Nickloh left.

Since it involved a deity, he dared not be careless.

As he left, Consul Ryder slipped past him into the house.

(End of this chapter)