Now that he’s buying these slaves, he can just pay a deposit and wait for the trading company to deliver them to his door. But when it comes to buying tools, can’t always buy on credit, can he?

When leaving the Gray Market Trading Company, Su Li only brought out Priest Stephen. He planned to see if he could buy a flying horse mount for Priest Stephen. If not, he would let Fastrick and Priest Stephen ride one flying horse together. When the time comes, he’ll feed the flying horse well so it can carry two people in flight.

After leaving Gray Market Trading Company, Priest Stephen stretched his body and said to Su Li, "Thank you, my Lord, for helping me out of trouble and bringing me back into the embrace of the Sun Goddess."

People naturally feel elated when good things happen, and after getting out, his mental state improved greatly compared to when he was in prison.

Su Li looked at the priest, whose beard was already graying but whose muscles were still robust, and said, "No need to be so formal. I’ll be staying in Marle Castle for about three days. During these three days, you just rest well. Once we reach Hesse Territory, I’ll give you more comprehensive care to let you continue to bring glory to the Goddess."

Stephen decisively waved his hand and said, "No need for special care. Her Majesty Violet’s knights aren’t that frail. I have a suggestion: if you are to stay in Marle Castle for two or three days, I can introduce you to visit the headquarters of the Flame Sun Knight Order in the Border Prince’s Territory. This is an appropriate action for a follower of the Sun Goddess visiting Marle Castle, and it’s in your best interest."

"Visit the headquarters of the Flame Sun Knight Order?" Su Li and the two knights behind him both brightened at the news!

This is something that no follower of the Sun Goddess could resist; it’s one of the holy lands for all Goddess followers in the Border Prince’s Territory.

If a Pioneer Knight’s knight comes here, they indeed should visit this grand and magnificent headquarters.

Stephen emphatically nodded and said, "The headquarters of the Flame Sun Knight Order in the Border Prince’s Territory is stationed in the Eternal Flame Cathedral. This great cathedral is the largest and most luxurious divine temple outside the Sun Goddess sanctuaries."

"Every year on the Summer Solstice, this divine temple holds a grand Summer Solstice Burning City Festival. On this day, the Knight Order rides flaming chariots for a procession throughout the area, igniting giant stone fire columns along the way. Then, the knights engage in mock combat in front of the great cathedral with weapons unsharpened but covered in phosphorus powder. The victor’s sword is ignited by the Holy Fire, becoming the ’Blade of the Goddess’ in the ceremony. The Grand Leader casts this Blade of the Goddess on the map, and the territory where the sword point lands becomes the ’Ash Prophecy.’ Subsequently, the Knight Order issues the ’Holy Expedition Order,’ and all Sun Goddess Church followers gather in that direction to eradicate monsters or the Evil God Cult within that territory."

"Tsk~" Su Li couldn’t help but click his tongue in admiration. The Knight Order in this wealthy city indeed embodies the atmosphere and ceremonial sense of the Sun Goddess Church.

The opulence, dueling, and the Goddess’s most favored grand expedition are all vividly displayed here. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Unlike Hesse Territory, where last year’s Summer Solstice celebrated Tal’s festival.

However, this Summer Solstice Burning City Festival isn’t initially a traditional Church festival; it’s a celebration created by the Flame Sun Knight Order themselves.

Su Li thought this could well inspire Hesse Territory. Hesse Territory could also host its own festival, like blending the styles of the Dawn Goddess and the Sun Goddess post-harvest season to host a Radiant Competition Festival like the upcoming Lion Ring Competition.

If possible, he thinks this could be a great opportunity to request some support from the Flame Sun Knight Order.

So Su Li immediately replied, "No problem, we will prepare today and visit the Flame Sun Knight Order headquarters at the Eternal Flame Cathedral tomorrow."

While they were talking, Fastrick, along with several ministers and Swan Knights, approached them: "Hehehe, my Lord, how come you were in there for so long? We thought they might have harmed you, and we were considering whether to rush in and rescue you."

Seeing Fastrick’s mischievous smile, Su Li knew he surely had misunderstood. The secret underground room, a group of female slaves, and lots of Sado tools could indeed make one think of secret imprisonments and such.

This fellow is carefree and dares to joke about anything.

Su Li glared at him and said, "If they wanted to make a move against me, even Chief Steward Hilude couldn’t have gotten me out; could I count on you to save me? We just spent more time inside looking at the slaves. How about you; how did the arrangements for your tasks go?"

Talking about official matters, Fastrick and the several ministers immediately composed themselves and reported: "We’ve found out that there are three largest auction houses in the city, and Krankenfield Auction House is indeed one of them. Moreover, they offer the lowest service fees. The highest service fee from one house went up to 8%!"

"Oh dear, of course! Would I deceive my little brother? Only if I dig out my heart for you to see would you believe me?"

A soft, enchanting voice came from the nearby tavern on the street. At the glass window on the second floor, President Elle leaned out, her delicate figure appearing even more prominent from below. Her ample curves, regulated by her arms, stood out further.

Her signature beauty mark made her particularly alluring and charming, and she blinked her shimmering eyes at Su Li, smiling invitingly, "Big sister has been waiting over half an hour for you here, little brother. If you don’t come up to have a drink with me, big sister will be very heartbroken."