Chapter 700: Chapter 700 - 395: A Minor Incident Before the Meeting

Summer in the Northern Territory never quite feels like summer.He was originally an Official Knight of the Morkan family, chosen by the Baron for his cleverness and ability to handle affairs, specifically responsible for managing trade routes.He understood etiquette and human relations, and was better than other knights at dealing with garrison troops, outposts, and toll gates. Gradually, the operation of the entire caravan was entrusted to him.For over a decade, he personally escorted every shipment, both to safeguard these vital goods for the Baron to exchange for grain and because he was acutely aware of the Northern Territory's rules that goods unsupervised could vanish at any moment.He had traversed this trade route for over ten years, believing that he had everything at every toll gate and with every garrison perfectly arranged.Even Lord Ackman of Gray Stone Fortress would acquire several batches of red-black iron from him annually for free.So he believed nothing unexpected would happen this year either.With such sentiments, Gareth spotted that shadowed canyon pass.The trade route ahead was completely blocked by crude chevaux-de-frise.Stop!"