No wonder he could deceive the nobles of the Campbell Duchy so easily, it was the first time he felt that those bumpkins deserved to lose.
"What are you waiting for? Go meet the Emperor's servants!"
Upon hearing Luo Yan's voice, Ticky snapped out of his reverie and quickly responded.
"Yes... Prince."
...
In the early morning, before the mist had cleared, the sky was still hazy.
The seagulls had yet to awaken for food, but curious citizens were already gathering outside the port.
Some stood on warehouse rooftops, others climbed street fences, and even the clock tower's terrace was occupied by early risers.
"Did you hear? The Colin family used to be the most venerated Princes by the Emperor!"
"Nonsense! I've never heard of the surname Colin!"
"That's why they're mysterious; it's said their ancestors were as rich as a nation, owning vast lands overseas!"
"I've heard they've been destitute for the last five hundred years, barely affording food..."
