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nFebruary 2nd had come, and Baymard had suddenly become full with numerous visitors from Carona.

nEveryone was extremely curious about this place..... especially the nobles of Carona.

nAnd from the stories that went around, the place was depicted as heaven.... as people couldn't believe that water could flow out from a metal stick whenever one wanted.

nOr that the people there didn't use fire as light.

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nThe crewmen from all the ships that had visited Baymard ever since it officially opened..... had been narrating their exciting tales in this mysterious city.

nNot to talk about the guards, as well as the noble women who came with Santa previously.

nBaymard was like a designated touristic or vacation spot to them.

nAnd they had spread out its glory with their numerous tales as well.

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nAnd since January of this year, Baymard had been welcoming a ton of people from Carona.

nWith both the poor and rich coming here.

nAnd with the talk of the public school, most people who could afford to... chose to send their children there to study.

nAs for those who couldn't, when they heard about all the student work programs..... they in turn smiled gleefully in joy.

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nThey had learned that the next semester would start in April.

nSo they had planned to be there sometime in March with their children.... so as to get there on time, and prepare their children for school.

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nThey had also heard that if one's child was registered here..... then they as parents, would be permitted to find a job around Baymard as well.

nThis was definitely an option they were looking to invest in.

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nIt was also said that once a Caronian child finished schooling here, their services would be highly needed in Carona.

nFrom the looks of it, they would be the new pillars that would lead Carona into its new era.

nThis point was the most important one of all.

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nSo whether poor or not, how could anyone pass up that opportunity to make their children's future shine brightly?

nIn their minds, their kids had already been admitted into the public school.

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nAs for those who were already adults, when they heard about the Culinary & Bartending Academy.... as well as the Law Academy that was open to all, they immediately chose to sign up for those in the spring.

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nThe first Semester for both academies, was in May.... so many people had already noted down the dates in their minds.

nAs they had been studying hard to get in.

nBecause unlike the public school, they had heard that this one's were the hardest of all.

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nSo only those who pass their entrance exams, would be able to attend.

nHence, people from ages 15 to even 50.... had been studying their asses off for this grand opportunity.

nEven at 50, everyone wanted to leave their mark in Carona..... as well as better their families lives.

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n'Hadadadaddadadadda!!'

nThe buzzling sounds of people talking, smoking, exclaiming and laughing..... could be heard from all corners within Baymard's Coastal Check-in port.

nIt was a complete contrast to the almost quiet port several months ago.

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nAnd when looking on the streets of Baymard, now... one could easily see people walking around pointing, screaming and walking excitedly.

nEven the public buses and trains.

nLooking at the progress rate, Landon knew that soon..... the rest of the Pyno continent would turn it's eyes on Baymard.

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n--Riverdale City, Arcadina--

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"So it's TRUE?

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nMarder looked at his spies in shock!

nHe had just sent them to Baymard to find out about the situation there

nHe felt like they should've settled down properly.... and were now ready to allow people to trespass on their territory.

nAfter all, the last people he sent there... had all turned out to be mad.

nSo with several months passing by, he now felt like it was time to know more about his new neighbors.

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"My lord.... we didn't see any so-called weapon that would make one shake.

nBut my lord.... judging from how extraordinary the place was, it's highly probable that they would have such weapons.

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n'Gasps!!'

nMarder sucked in his breath in shock.

nHow was that even possible?

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"My lord..... these are the things that we got from there...

" said one of the men, as he handed over a pack of noodles, 2 spices, 4 Sardines, 3 pens, 2 notebooks, and a bottle of wine.

nIn truth, it could've been more.... but they ate most of the goods away.

nMarder's eyes bulged outwards, as he looked at the items before him.

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nSoon... the men began to narrate how they had used these items in Baymard.

nAnd after cooking up noodles and giving it to their lord... Marder but into the food, and floated away in bliss.

nHe followed up by tasting the whine, and was completely stupefied.

nWhat was this food?

nIt was the best thing that he had ever eaten since he was born.

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nAfter eating, he quickly used the pen and book before him... and couldn't help but nod in appreciation.

nAnd at this point, so many questions popped into Marder's head.

nHow did they get glass to make the bottle?

nHow come their own ink is different from what he knew of?

nWasn't ink supposed to be a mixture of charcoal, blood and other minute substances?

nHow come theirs felt and looked so light and clean compared to his?

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nLooking at everything before him, Marder just had one thought.

nAnd that was to conquer Baymard.

nWith his army properly reformed, and from the reports from his spies about Baymard..... he felt very confident in owning the place.

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nAs he sat there listening to his men's tales about Baymard, his mind slowly began drifting into his own fantasies.

nAnd they were all about Baymard.

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n--Prisdon City, Arcadina----

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n'Bahhhhhh!'

nA majestically crafted silver door was pushed open..... and in came 12 men.

n'Boum! Boum! Boum! Boum!'

nThey marched forward until they were just in front of their lord, before kneeling down in respect.

n'Duphh!'

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"My Lord!!

" They exclaimed.

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"Are the men prepared?

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"My lord.... we're all good to go!

" One of the men replied.

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"Good!... we'll set out First thing Tomorrow!

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"Yes my Lord!

" they all replied.

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nAs soon as they left, City Lord Sanders leaned back in his throne..... and let out a crooked smile, as he envisioned his upcoming victory.

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nA few months back, he had sent 2 of his men to Baymard to find Baron Rodgers.

nLong story short, even though Rodgers was dead..... the things that they brought from Baymard, as well as the stories he had heard, had all made him want Baymard even more.

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nBaymard was only a 3 week journey from his City.... so for sure, his spies already came back ages ago.

nAnd all this time, he had been regrouping and calling most of his secret and elite forces for the job.

nHe unhurriedly walked towards his balcony, and looked around his territory in great pride.

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nJudging from the number of guards around, as well as all the things that his spies had heard..... Baymard should have about 5,000 knights in total.

nThis number was definitely nothing to him.

nBut of course, his spies had estimated Baymard's power... from how many security guards and police men were around the city.

nSo they were definitely off the mark.

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nFor Sanders, a place without a Knighthood academy was definitely weak?

nNo matter how he looked at it, these Baymardians were stupid tk beiliev that they could progress without knights.

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nEven if they had a magical metal stick that could make someone wet themselves, so what?

nIf he used sheer numbers to push them into a corner, then they would be doomed.

nAnd with the help of the snow powder he had just purchased. ... he was sure that he would blast them away with his own magic as well.

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nAs Sanders looked at his busy knights below who were training tirelessly..... he couldn't help but hum loudly from excitement.

nSoon, the land of milk and honey would all be his.

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nOf course, Sanders and Marder weren't the only ones who were shocked by Baymard's progress rate as well.

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n--Unknown Secret Hideout Somewhere in Arcadina--

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nA young man was currently eating dinner at one of his secret hideouts, with several of his men... when suddenly, someone walked to his side and whispered something into his ears.

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nThey've arrived young master!

nThe young man: Good!... usher them into my chambers.

nAnd send them some food too.

nAs you wish young master!

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nThe meal continued, and when the young man was done..... he calmly made his way to his bedroom chambers.

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"We humble ourselves before you, young master!

" Said 2 men, who were currently bowing before their master.

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"Tyler... Brock..... welcome!

nSo tell me, is what you write true?

" William asked curiously.

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"It's true young master... and to prove it, we've brought several items here as well.

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n25 minutes later, they had literally downloaded everything they had seen... as well as explained how to use several of the goods they had brought back as well.

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"Hahahahahhahahahaha!!!

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nWilliam laughed from excitement, as he was utterly surprised at this cousin of his.

nFor the first time in his life, he had miscalculated and misjudged someone.

nHe used to think that Landon was a very weak person, who would break down from extreme pressure.

nBut who would've thought that it would be that same pressure, that would unlock his full potentials?

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nLuckily, from what his men were saying..... and judging from the rules placed in Baymard, William could still see that this cousin of his still had a good heart there.

nWas this the types of world that his cousin had wanted to create for his mother?

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nWilliam looked at the goods that he had just received, and smiled.

nInstantly, he had decided that he would have to personally see this cousin of his very soon.

nBut definitely not now!

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nA storm was brewing in the Capital......and it would definitely be a darn shame if he ever missed it.

nAfter all, as the Ghostly prince..... he was obligated to attend this get together, No?

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