The Thousand Year Dynasty
25. Varun Town

A week later they headed to the town of Varun on the southern mainland. Nata, Amithy, Lily, and Parpera along with 10 guards set off from the south gate to the city of Varun which is only a day away.

They passed through a savanna that looked yellow, after coming out of the southern gate of the land of Pharos. Because there were still not too many who heard about the new city in the land of Pharos, the road to the city of Varun was very quiet. Just been through by them all day.

And because they departed early in the morning, and not until the sun had set, they had reached the city.

Varun is a big city. Similar to Garya city. But it has a very different culture. Starting from the shape of the building, the materials used to build, and the style of the people.

The city uses granite stones laid out in large sizes, for its floors. There is an artificial fountain that is not too big in the middle of the city. The color of the city building is dominated by cream and reddish brown.

In front of the fountain stood a building with a large bell above it, and opposite it stood the mayor's building. And that was the purpose of Nata and his company after arriving in the city.

And after reporting to an officer, they finally met with the mayor of the city of Varun. Cousin Amithy. Matthew.

They are entertained in a living room whose style and decoration Nata has often met in the noble residence in the north.

"Welcome to Varun, brother. For a long time brother did not come here" said Narva, a neatly slippery man who looks educated was welcoming, allowing them to sit.

"Well, Mateus" said Amithy, following Mateus.

"How's the princess doing?" Ask again after the waiter came to serve drinks.

"Lucia is fine too. How's Zanda doing?"

"He's home now. I'm staying at home, right, tonight?"

"Yes, I'll stay at your house tonight"

"Thank God then. Eureka will be happy to see the arrival of sister"

"Before, there's something I'll introduce you to. He was the one who with Lucia built the dead city. His name was Nata" Amithy introduced Nata who was sitting next to him.

"Well, is he the one who made something absurd so maybe? I didn't think it was so young"

"Include me, I'm Nata. Nice to meet you, Mr. Mateus" Nata introduced himself.

"And she was Miss Lily" Amithy continued to introduce Lily who was sitting not far from Parpera opposite her.

"Greetings, Mr. Mateus" Lily nodded politely to Mateus.

"Honor to know you Miss Lily" said Mateus who nodded politely to Lily.

And then they went on to tell me about a lot of things. Especially about Amithy and Lucia after the girl abdicated the throne.

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After that, they were escorted to the residence of Mateus. Not too far from the city center. The building of Mateus house is no less magnificent and luxurious than the residence of Lucia in the city.

It looked like a Narva woman with elegantly bunned hair, and a 5-year-old little girl greeted as soon as they got off the train.

And then after dinner, they had a more serious conversation in Mateus's study.

They're just the six. Nata, Amithy, Lily, Parpera, Mateus, and his deputy were Morra with long hair tied back. Named Samuel.

"Alright, so what will you offer, Mr Nata?" Tanya Mateus opened the conversation.

"A periodic working relationship in all fields where possible, Mr. Mateus. Because we really want to have a good relationship" Nata replied later.

"I understand. And what do you mean by all these things?"

"Baikla's. First, I'll just go straight. That we would like to talk about the causeway in this southern landmass, Mr. Mateus. We are well aware that our only way to the rest of the Southern mainland is through your territory" Nata began to say. "Or pass through the coastal lattice to the east towards the Azure free land" he added later.

"Then?"

"We offer a share of the proceeds from the income that will be received from the steam cart crossing that we will open. Ten per hundred. You do not need to take care of it, you just let the traders pass through your territory" said Nata explained.

Matthew looked like he was weighing.

"With the increasing number of people passing through your territory, your region can also grow. We can guarantee, if no one tries to block, then within six months from now, your territory will become a new trading path" said Nata with confidence.

"Well, you're so confident. Are you sure you can do that?" Mateus seemed interested in Nata's firm and confident attitude.

"Well, I guess I should also see for myself what a steam train that makes you so confident looks like"

"Yes, try Matthew. You're not gonna believe it. It now took only half a day to cross the land of Pharos" this time Amithy convinced Matthew.

"really?" Mateus did not believe it.

"So how, Mr Matues?" Ask Nata later.

"Well, I won't be greedy because it's also my niece's town. So I'll take your offer of ten per hundred of earnings, but only for six months. After that, we will re-examine this agreement. Whether I should raise my part or how" Mateus replied.

"I don't think you'll ever need that kind of little money again, if we're past the sixth month, Mr. Matues. Because my second offer will make you more interested" Nata replied with a confident smile.

"Well, I know why Lucia's interested in you, Mr. Nata. Because now I'm starting to like you too. So tell me what your second offer is?"

"We brought examples. I offered a futures trade agreement for the goods" said Nata, who then helped Parpera and Amithy hand over some of the items to Mateus and Samuel.

"In that time period, these items will be sold only to you and you are free to sell them at any price. Nor will we sell them ourselves at our premises" Nata continued later.

It was a sheet of paper from cotton fiber, some cube-shaped soap with some kind of scent, some kind of, and a single-legged noble drinking glass this time made of clear glass with carvings that are also made of glass at the base and feet.

The object was sent by Aksa the day before Nata and his entourage headed to the city of Varun.

Mateus and Samuel were surprised and curious about some of the things they had seen, and some of them looked very strange.

"What is this thing?" Ask Mateus who then Parpera demonstrate how soap clothes or the impact after use.

Then Amithy explained how complicated and high the artistic value of the glass. Also Nata explained from what and how the resistance of the paper from the cotton fiber.

"These objects will be very salable at least among the nobility" said Amithy later. "Because it has a high prestige value" he added.

"Are you sure about all this? Aren't you guys in a big hurry?" It seemed that Mateus did not believe that these high-value items would be given to him almost just like that. "Or is there something else you're keeping?"

"It's not like that, Mateus. We just want us to make an agreement immediately before the other party starts to harass, after we have taken over the trade route" Nata replied later.

"really. We're looking for an agreement that you're going to submit to the central government" Amithy added.

"I think big brother has a point too. While the center is deciding to carry out a massive battle, to occupy the Holy Land" said Mateus who still smelled the smell of his hand after using the soap earlier.

"Oh, good then. I mean, not happy with a war" said Nata seemed relieved.

"I understand. I also don't understand this silly battle. Maybe because we were at the farthest point of the land, so we felt nothing" Mateus replied.

"Why are they fighting over the Holy Land, Lord Mateus? Is there a resource on the ground, or some kind of symbol of power? Or maybe a mystical weapon?" Nata asked curiously.

"Actually in the Holy Land there is a temple where the Holy Girl is located" Mateus replied.

"This Holy Girl, the name of something or really a girl?"

"Yes, she's really a girl. Kono is reportedly hundreds of years old, but still looks like a seventeen-year-old girl"

"Is he a human race? Is it the same as the Oracle?"

"Different from the Oracel. He grew old despite walking slowly like the Elves and Yllgarians" this time Amithy interrupted.

"Right, the Holy Girl did not grow old at all. And judging from her appearance, this girl was clearly human. Narva. Although it is now doubtful whether he is still human" Mateus again explained.

"Then by obtaining this Holy Girl, what advantage would be accepted? Does this girl have any magic power?" Nata looked increasingly curious.

"Indeed, the Holy Girl has great magic power. But in terms of healing. It was also possible that caused the girl to never grow old and die. It is also said that the girl could raise the dead"

"just fine. Getting eternal life is something that will be sought after having gained power in this world" said Nata later.

"That's right, Mr. Nata" Matues confirmed.

"Well, by the way, what's the girl's name?"

"They call her the Holy Girl of the Primaval"

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