Chapter 544: Volume 13: Sea Rain and Sky Wind - 14: Harvest Season
Even Komer hadn’t realized that his visit to the Jellyfish People would undoubtedly be a groundbreaking event for the states and cities along the middle and upper reaches of the Catania River; such a thing was simply unimaginable to them.
What countless countries and countless people had struggled for hundreds of years to achieve without success, this greenhorn had managed with such ease, which was bound to make people feel indignant. However, the fact was as it stood, and the saying that ambition isn’t confined to the elderly seemed to be the best praise for Komer at this moment. His residence in Luxembourg City was already overflowing with visitors.
Many people wanted to know why the Jellyfish People, who had always refused to let humans enter or even contact them, had accorded Komer with such treatment. Not only had the Jellyfish People agreed to grant navigation rights to the ships and fleets nominated by Komer, but they had also even agreed to allow the Caucasus Lord’s Mansion to establish a temporary docking point in the central region of the Great Swamp section of the Catania River. What did this mean?
It meant that the middle and lower reaches of the Catania River had become entirely within the sphere of influence of the Caucasus region. It could even be said that the Jellyfish People had become loyal allies of the Caucasians, at least in this aspect.
Komer looked on with interest at the hurried visit of Thomas and Lady Dolomites. He always maintained considerable courtesy with old friends. Although the entrance hall was already filled with shipowners from Luxembourg City and also included many influential officials from the duchy, Komer nevertheless interrupted his meetings with the others and led the two of them into his room as soon as they arrived.
Thomas and Lady Dolomites were somewhat reassured by Komer’s enthusiasm and courtesy. Thomas had felt a bit tense because of the previous coldness. However, he realized that when he first arrived in Luxembourg City, the Baron hardly seemed to have earned the trust of any in power. Thomas believed that Komer would be more willing to choose him.
But then thinking of the duchies and cities across the river, as well as the states in the upper reaches of the Catania River, Thomas couldn’t help but inwardly sigh at the other man’s good fortune. Something that had almost been dismissed as a fairy tale had been realized in his hands. Could this not be the blessing of the gods?
"Your Baron, I sincerely congratulate you. Your pioneering journey has finally paid off. It seems that the Jellyfish Clan holds you in high regard, granting you such extensive privileges. I do not know how you have earned their trust and respect. This is nothing short of a miracle."
The formal congratulations were filled with a faint jealousy, which Komer could discern, but he didn’t mind. His ears had grown callous from hearing such sentiments over the past two days. He was more interested in hearing something substantive.
"Ha ha, it’s merely good fortune. The Jellyfish People are indeed reclusive, but they highly value credibility. They are my friends, and I am proud of them," Komer said, his insincere words sounding sincere, and causing Lady Dolomites to feel a wave of nausea.