The Vastness of Magical Destiny

The realization struck Kamado like a clap of thunder, and he smacked his own head. So that was it! "I’m terribly sorry, Mr. Karadin, please forgive my suspicion. It turns out you’re in the service of Viscount Komer of Caucasus, hm, five hundred sets, it seems Mr. Karadin you’re highly trusted by Viscount Komer. To entrust such a big deal to you, Mr. Karadin, is no small feat."

Kamado eagerly expressed his apologies, realizing that the armor was prepared for the Half-beastman warriors of Caucasus, instantly dispelling his doubts.

It was no news that the Lord of Caucasus and Leon and his direct vassals were at odds, having already engaged in two wars. Furthermore, it appeared that the Lord of Caucasus had garnered the support of the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Nicosia. Reports suggested that the Kingdom of Nicosia had recently suffered an invasion by the Beastmen from the Northern Wilderness, narrowly avoiding a national catastrophe, which greatly weakened their strength. Perhaps the Lord of Caucasus now had to worry about the safety of his own territory, so a large order like this seemed normal. Nevertheless, all this had nothing to do with Sparta and its family; the more intense the wars in the North, the better. Only then would those Northerners think to come South to buy weapons and armor, for the so-called "standard" equipment of the North, when brought to the South, was considered fit only for beggars. Kamado never had any esteem for the rough goods of the North; compared to the exquisite and practical products of the South, those from the North were clunky and lacked aesthetic. Any true warrior would refuse to settle for such inferior gear.

"Hmm, Mr. Kamado, I’d like to know when I could receive this batch of equipment?" Komer was also eager to test the production capacity of this family from the Kingdom of Sparta, said to be second to none in the manufacture of war gear.

"Five hundred pieces of equipment is indeed too large a quantity, Mr. Karadin. I cannot give you an accurate response at the moment. Our family needs to contact the Sphinx family to check on their stock of refined iron sheets. If possible, I’d like to invite Mr. Karadin to our Sparta Kingdom’s capital, Athens City, for two reasons: first, to show Mr. Karadin the beautiful sights of our Sparta mainland, and second, to discuss the delivery times of these goods in detail in Sparta. Would you be able to take the time to visit?"

After a moment’s hesitation, Kamado dared not commit to the order immediately, considering the substantial number of five hundred sets of armor required the support of a raw material supplier. The main base of the Sphinx family was in Athens City, the capital of Sparta, so Kamado would also need to go to Athens City to discuss and confirm with the principal members of the Sphinx family.

"Athens City?" Komer hesitated; Athens City hadn’t been part of his travel plans. He had no overland trips planned, only wishing to tour the three great bays of the Southern Mediterranean. Yet, Athens City was deep inland; to the west from Patre, it was at least two hundred kilometers away.

"Mr. Karadin, there’s no need to worry. From Patre, you can take a boat and sail upstream along the Akmon River directly to Athens City. The journey only takes two days, and it’s very relaxing. Plus, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the riverbanks."

"Is that so? Well then, alright. But please, Mr. Kamado, arrange the timing well as I have other matters to attend to in the Corinthia Bay area." Komer ultimately accepted the invitation. After all, it was a rare opportunity to visit Sparta, and it seemed worthwhile to savor the extraordinary Spartan ambiance.

"Hehe, Mr. Karadin, you certainly won’t regret your trip to Athens City. The most famous Olympia Championship in the Southern Mediterranean will also be kicking off in a few days, at the base of the magnificent Mount Olympus. Representatives from all city-states and countries of the Southern Mediterranean will be attending this grand event; I’m sure you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking beauty there," Kamado said with pride and a smug look on his face, uplifting Komer’s spirits. Komer had long heard about the prestigious Olympia Championship, the most famous athletic competition of the Southern Mediterranean Region. In addition to various spectator sports, there were high-intensity military-style events such as gladiatorial combat, chariot racing, and horse racing, all favored by officials and nobles from various countries.

These attractive competitions were what made the Olympia Championship, which was held only once every four years and always at the circular stadium at the base of Mount Olympus, an actual comprehensive festival for countries and city-states of the Southern Mediterranean Region. The arrival of various officials and nobles, usually unable to gather together, also made Athens City the ideal location for negotiations and meetings.