"So there are so many inside stories here? Father seems to have never mentioned these."
After hearing Anvis' explanation, Fiona's pink mouth opened slightly and her big lake-blue eyes blinked twice, a little surprised.
"I got most of this information not from my family, but from other sources. You should know, just like our other brothers and sisters."
Anvis shook his head, specifically not using the word 'family'.
"After we go back, you can also try to ask your father for help in order to establish an independent source of information of your own. Many times, others will not take the initiative to tell you some information that may be helpful to you.
Moreover, many times, there are some special sources of information in daily life, such as those tasks issued by the association. From these new tasks, we can often learn about things happening in various parts of the empire from the side."
After signaling to Fiona, Avis stood up from the sofa and walked slowly to the task wall on one side of the hall.
At this time, not long after the mission update time, several members of the Watcher Association had gathered in front of the mission wall made of gray-white marl, all choosing missions that suited them.
Since the Watcher Association has just officially started, most of the tasks within the association are actually transferred from other large organizations by the last dragonborn using his identity.
The specific process is that after the members of the association complete the tasks, they submit them and receive association points as rewards. The Last Dragonborn takes the task props submitted by the members and then submits them to the force that issued the tasks. After receiving the rewards, they are charged into the association's treasury to maintain the operation of the association.
[B-level mission: Defeating bandits]
[Task description: Bandits appear on the west side of the Manley Mountains in Alfred Province. The number is about 50 to 100 people. The bandit leader is at the fourth level of high strength and is suspected of being a stranger. To submit the task, the bandit leader and four cadres are required.
[Task description: There is a pearl oyster called mirage at the bottom of the Black Sea. Black mirage pearls are produced by the third-level existence of the 'Silver Pattern Mirage'. The size must be more than one centimeter in diameter, and the required quantity is three.
Note: The bottom of the Black Sea is very dangerous, and professionals below level 4 are advised to be cautious when taking it.】
[D-level mission: Purchase large quantities of gray-blue iron, wind copper, star steel, ethereal iron and other metal ores and ingots]
[Description: Purchasing unlimited quantities of various low- to medium-level metal ores and ingots suitable for magic construction materials. Those who are interested can come to the Federation's "Giant" Chamber of Commerce branch for detailed discussions. 】
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Since the Last Dragonborn is a mission collected from different forces all over the world, the mission locations are all over the world.
Anvis paid special attention to the task of acquiring metal materials for magical constructs. Such tasks without rewards are usually listed on the taskbars of major forces by paying an additional advertising fee.
The Federation's Chamber of Commerce suddenly began to proactively purchase mid- to low-level construction materials, which was a somewhat abnormal signal.
In fact, the purchasing department of the Black Ring Chamber of Commerce in Anvis also discovered that the construction materials on the market have suddenly become scarce recently, and even the chambers of commerce that still have the goods have significantly increased their shipping prices.
Tracing back to the reason, some chambers of commerce in the Federation suddenly began to consume large amounts of these metal raw materials without warning, suspected of wanting to drive up their prices.
This is something that is puzzling to many people. It is obvious that these low- and mid-level metal materials have huge reserves, but their greatest use is only to produce mid- and low-level magic structures. Even if they are monopolized in the short term, once the timeline is extended, the price will definitely rise again.
collapse.
Some mine owners have begun to prepare to expand the scale of mining in order to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune.
Anvis had specifically predicted this incident when he was free, and easily came to the conclusion that these materials would be used to mass-produce magical structures.
As for the reason for the large number of acquisitions, it was an order from the people above to speed up the popularization of construction.
Originally Anvis didn't take this to heart, but now it seems that the construction metal material reserves of some local chambers of commerce in the federation are beginning to be in short supply.
This level of material shortage gave him an unusual smell.
"You can continue to help here, Fei, but don't leave too far. I have some things to do. If you encounter any emergencies that are difficult to handle, you can also call me or my 'travelers' urgently."
Currently, because there is nothing else, Fiona sometimes helps Helena with some small tasks of the Watcher Association.
The companions Anvis mentioned were the power dragon clones invisible and waiting in the corner of the hall.
Returning to the two girls, Anvis had a gentle smile on his face, and after giving careful instructions, he turned and returned to his room.
He needs to deal with Marquis Draka in the floating city first, and then divine information about this material shortage again.
"...I always feel that my fourth brother is not just one year older than me, but that he has truly become an adult. It feels like he knows everything."
Wrinkling her nose slightly, Fiona looked at Anvis's back with admiration, feeling full of security.
"Your brother is so kind to you. Sometimes I actually want to have a brother or sister."
Helena looked at the tiny girl with some envy. She was raised by Laurent and spent most of her childhood practicing singing and getting familiar with various musical instruments. She did not have any brothers or sisters of the same age to play with.
"Let me tell you, my fourth brother is super awesome. He would tell me stories when he was a few years old..."
After the topic turned to Anvis, the girl immediately started chatting and started telling things about Anvis.
Even though many things involved the family and it was inconvenient to talk about them, a few of Anvis's deeds made Helena, who lacked playmates of the same age, whisper.
"...By the way, Helena, if the new emperor takes office, what do you hope she can do?"
While talking, Fiona had a sudden idea.
"Hey? Ask me?"
Helena was stunned for a moment and tried to think about it.
"Well... I probably hope that the new Majesty can make peace last longer. Now because of the war, it has become difficult for the Windtalkers to tour the empire."
"Peace? I understand."
Fiona nodded, feeling that her goal as a lord was a little clearer.
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While the girls were whispering, Anvis's main consciousness had returned to the floating city in the deep dream world.
To him, the Imperial Civil War was at least not a bad thing.
If the civil war between the eldest prince and the fourth princess hadn't held back most of the royal family's power, someone would have used the secret treasure to find the whereabouts of Marquis Draka long ago when the royal family was free.