Pioneer Wizard's Notebook

Guilds were a common phenomenon in urban development during this era.

Workers and merchants in the same industry unite to set industry standards and suppress outsiders.

This serves to regulate the market and protect the interests of local monopolies.

The Ranching Guild of Blackrock City was founded by the Auster family.

This family originated in Fengya City and has intricate connections with the Hyacinth family.

Therefore, upon learning that the only surviving member, Miss Hyacinthus Tinia, had entered the city, they immediately sent someone to extend an invitation.

Heading towards the Ranch Guild.

A horse-drawn carriage drove through the street.

Linde leaned back in the soft sofa chair, opposite Tina and a female knight named Liz.

At that moment, Tinia was resting her chin on her hands, listening with great interest as he recounted the battle against the Icefield Ghost Knight.

"In the blink of an eye, Brother Linde has become a powerful knight. It's truly remarkable that he can protect the territory with his own strength."

Tinia looked at her with the admiration of a little girl, her tone filled with longing.

"This is the result of the combined efforts of the remaining Knight William and the townspeople."

Lind said with a smile.

Under his guidance, Blackrock City and the other barons formed an impression of the present-day Blossomland.

Two knights, a squad of fully armed soldiers who have fought to the death, and a craftsman who can process materials from the Icefield Demons to make weapons and leather armor.

Its strength is weak among the nearby barons, but it has production value.

It can attract the attention of barons without arousing their suspicion.

This will allow Linde to exchange for various necessary resources in the future and quietly grow stronger.

"A loyal knight guarding the territory?"

Tinia murmured to herself, her eyes dim.

Seeing Linde's puzzled look, the female knight Liz beside her explained:

"That day, when my mistress and I sensed something was wrong and fled Windcliff City, Knight Huaien, who had always been loyal to the Hyacinth family, chose to betray us and came after us."

Knight Wayne, Lind had heard of that name.

Nicknamed "The White Knight of Windcliff City," he reached the pinnacle of knighthood at the young age of thirty, just one step away from becoming extraordinary.

Loyal and powerful, they were once seen as an important pillar for the future of the Shinobu family.

Linde had only heard of the man's name but was not familiar with him, so he did not feel deeply about the betrayal.

What he cared more about was that Tinia was able to escape the pursuit of the Knight of Wynn.

Linde glanced at the red-haired female knight named Liz out of the corner of his eye.

Under the observation of the Eye of Insight, the trajectory of magic within her body revealed her true strength: she was merely an ordinary knight, even weaker than William at the beginning.

Facing that white knight, they might not be able to withstand even one move.

Linde shook his head, not asking any further questions, and changed the subject, chatting about recent interesting events in Blackrock City.

Keep moving forward.

The carriage arrived at the gate of the ranch guild.

Isaac Auster, the patriarch of the Auster family, was already waiting outside the door.

Upon seeing Tinia, the old man knelt down in excitement, denouncing Jason's shameless act of usurping power.

Isaac started as a merchant, not an aristocrat, and his current success is entirely due to the Hyacinth family as his backers.

Now that the backing has collapsed, I am filled with anxiety.

He probably wanted Tinia to take back Windcliff more than any other baron.

That's why, after leaving Blackrock Castle and arriving here...

Lind could tell that Tinia's body had clearly relaxed and her steps were much lighter.

"Lady Tinia, Lord Linde, please come in. The banquet is ready and awaiting your arrival."

Isaac, his old face full of wrinkles, forced a bright smile as he led the way.

As he said, as Tinia stepped into the hall, melodious music began to play from the concert hall on the second floor.

The musicians began to play a cheerful waltz.

Lind turned his head and saw Tinia smiling as she extended her palm toward him.

He didn't refuse, took her slender hand in his, placed his hand on her waist, and began to dance.

Under the watchful eyes of the guild members, the two became the main characters in the hall.

As the girl leaped up and was caught, lying in Lind's arms, the music slowly stopped, and the first dance ended.

Tinia led Lind to Isaac's side.

The dance is over, it's time to get down to business.

"Sunflowers have always been Hyacinth's companions. Now that Blossom Territory is threatened by Icefield Ghosts, I hope the guild can send a batch of Maned Horses and Northern Wolfhounds to provide assistance."

Tinia emphasized the point.

"His Excellency Linde's heroic defense of the territory is admirable, and it is an honor for our Auster family to be able to assist this hero."

Seeing his master's expression, which resembled that of a young girl in love, Isaac did not hesitate and immediately nodded in agreement.

"Trade is tight right now, but the guild is willing to provide 25 maned horses, 40 wolfhounds, and 50 cashmere sheep free of charge, which can be delivered here within three days."

Lind was quite surprised to hear Isaac's straightforward answer.

He guessed why Tinia had brought him to the banquet.

They also knew that Isaac would send some maned horses and livestock as a token of his obligation, no matter what.

But this number far exceeded his expectations.

After all, the Auster family has always been known for its shrewdness, cunning, and selfishness.

Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to risk investing in a weak, ordinary lord by going down the drain.

Lind's generous behavior now made him feel embarrassed.

Seeing Tinia looking at him, Lind nodded his thanks and said, "The Sunflower will remember the help from Hyacinth and the Auster family. From now on, we are friends forever."

All three smiled as the banquet drew to a close.

It was getting late, so Lin De said goodbye and left, promising to keep in touch by letter.

After leaving the hall, Tinia entered her room.

The sweet smile on the girl's face faded, revealing a deep look of exhaustion.

With no one else around, Knight Liz, who was following behind her, finally couldn't contain her curiosity and asked, puzzled:

"Miss, why would you use the Auster family's goodwill to invest in an ordinary knight? He doesn't even have a formal noble title."

The livestock that Isaac gave away were not free; the future benefits would all go to the Hyacinth family.

Liz didn't understand.

Compared to the powerful Blackrock Baron, or any other frontier baron.

Aside from being young and good-looking, that second son of the Sunflower Movement had no other advantages.

Love at first sight? Liz knew very well that with her calm personality, it was impossible for her to be so fixated on romance at this time.

"Liz, you need to understand that Blackrock City is not safe. Few of the barons here really care about the Hyacinth family; they care about Windcliff City."

Tinia sighed helplessly.

She recalled the scene at Blackrock Castle when the barons formed a military alliance.

She, the heir of Windcliff City, was right there at the scene.

But no one looked at him, nor did they ask for his opinion.

Like a pretty vase, its only purpose is to be placed there as decoration.

"We need to have our own army, knights and soldiers we can trust."

Tinia bit her lip. "Otherwise, even if the barons take back Windcliff City, I will only become a spoil of war called 'Bride,' and Windcliff City and my family will be completely devoured."

Liz then realized what was happening and asked worriedly, "So, Miss, you mean...?"

Tinia nodded and said, "Lind is different from the other barons. He is weak, which is a good thing for us. Only those who dare to give deserve to be rewarded."

"Besides, I can tell he likes me, and this feeling is worth taking advantage of. I must seize this hard-won opportunity!"