Compared to those deep-thinking nobles, the male and female companions who came with them had eyes sparkling as they looked at 'Tricky Coin' Al Thompson and his wife's clothing.

If it were other minor nobles wearing such new-style clothing, they'd definitely sneer at them. Even if they thought it looked good inside, they'd only curse the other party for not revering ancestors, not respecting tradition, having no etiquette...

But the ones wearing it were 'Tricky Coin' Al Thompson and his wife, so the situation was completely different!

As a leading figure among new nobles, such clothing represented the divide between new nobles and old nobles. It was a manifestation of their new noble group being independent from old nobles, a display of them being more advanced and more civilized.

This appreciation naturally needed no concealment.

Some nobles thought this way. After greetings, 'Tricky Coin' Al indeed said exactly that—this was a manifestation of new nobles' advancement!

A manifestation of social progress and the development of the times!

"Sir Al, you're absolutely right. New-style clothing reflects social progress and the development of the times. It's a direct manifestation of cultural, economic, and magic-tech development and changes, changes in people's aesthetic concepts and lifestyles. New-style clothing is obviously more advanced and civilized than that traditional clothing!"

"My friend, this banquet hasn't truly started yet, but it's already impressive. It's made us understand the biggest difference between us new nobles and those old fogies!"

'Tricky Coin' Al's close friend immediately voiced his agreement with righteous conviction, making all the new nobles at the scene raise their glasses in praise.

Even though many of them didn't understand at all how these magnificent words appeared, they just felt that this new-style clothing, compared to ancient clothing, was more convenient, simple, and beautiful.

"Sir Al, I wonder where you ordered this new-style clothing from? From what I know, it seems this new-style clothing uses some brand new quality materials..."

A fairly familiar noble seemed to vaguely understand something and asked with a smile.

"Yes, some materials in this new-style clothing are unique to Roster territory in the Kingdom of Dawn. Currently only the Golden Merchant Guild can purchase them."

'Tricky Coin' Al's expression was brilliant. "I'm not worthy, but I'm the Gray Fort Empire general agent for the Golden Merchant Guild. In the future, we'll gradually open numerous Golden Merchant Guild shops throughout the country. If you're interested, you can go to Golden Merchant Guild shops to purchase..."

As he said this, a magician controlled cards that flew before each noble. Only then did 'Tricky Coin' Al continue: "These are Golden Merchant Guild VIP cards. Using this card, you can enjoy certain 'privileges' at the Golden Merchant Guild."

He didn't specify what privileges these Golden Merchant Guild VIP cards had.

For these new nobles, discounts and services—these privileges weren't important. What was important was the word 'privileges.'

They'd only recently become nobles. Before, they were merchants, craftsmen, supernatural beings, even mercenaries. Anything was possible.

Now that they'd become nobles, they desperately wanted their status recognized.

'Tricky Coin' Al had basically hit the nail on the head. These nobles, one after another, had smiles on their faces that became even more brilliant.

"Sir Al, I heard that the Golden Merchant Guild uses a regional agency model, and agents can have sub-agents. You're the Gray Fort Empire general agent. I wonder if we have the opportunity to become your sub-agents?"

Suddenly, a portly middle-aged noble seemed to think of something. "For example, my family has lived in Brett City for generations. Do I have the opportunity to become Brett City's agent?"

"If it's just Brett City, I'm afraid not. But if you're willing to take down the surrounding area, then there's no problem."

'Tricky Coin' Al spoke and came to the central area of the banquet hall. With just a wave of his hand, a strangely shaped map descended from the ceiling. "Of course, after you take down this region, you can also look for some sub-agents."

As he spoke, he pointed to the Brett City that noble had just mentioned. That block actually also included three cities, dozens of towns, and countless villages.

"You mean, for us to become your agents, we must take down this entire large region?"

That noble wasn't alarmed but delighted. When he heard the first half, he really almost wrote his displeasure on his face. But after hearing the second half, it was all joy, especially after seeing this huge map.

There were many other towns in the region where Brett City was located, but those towns all belonged to old nobles and wouldn't create any friction with the new nobles on site.

The Golden Merchant Guild's interests wouldn't cause local old nobles to retaliate in the short term, giving him enough time to develop. All this... must have been designed by 'Tricky Coin' Al long ago!

"What? Unwilling?"

"No, of course I'm willing!" That noble was very firm. "I guarantee I can manage this region spectacularly! Make our Golden Merchant Guild the biggest commercial force locally. I just don't know what price I need to pay?"

The moment this noble proposed it, other nobles had already been tempted. After seeing this map and understanding 'Tricky Coin' Al's intentions, almost all of them had made up their minds.

"You don't need to pay me any price. As long as everyone can complete the Golden Merchant Guild's basic obligations and make money according to the rules without touching extra shares!"

'Tricky Coin' Al's words were once again like a shot in the arm, putting these nobles at ease.

Several hours later, the banquet ended. Every noble left satisfied. Some whose family territories or main business areas weren't far from the imperial capital set off directly overnight. Some who were farther away also hurriedly communicated related information through the Magic Net.

Those sent by families to the imperial capital naturally had extremely high authority within their families. Otherwise, they'd have trouble responding to emergencies, let alone quickly seizing new opportunities.

Almost simultaneously, Golden Merchant Guild members everywhere were doing the same thing.

Some were inviting surrounding nobles to banquets to display new-style clothing and distribute VIP cards. In other places, they took this opportunity to develop more lower-level agents, expanding the guild's reach as much as possible.

They weren't idiots. They could all see the huge profits and market for this new-style clothing, and they could see that this would be an important product for the Golden Merchant Guild to attract customers. Even without orders from above, they'd do their utmost, let alone with things explained so clearly from above.

In a blink, it was already the next morning.

Before Golden Merchant Guilds everywhere had even opened, shop entrances were already jam-packed with people. If you didn't know better, you'd think there were shills!

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