On the northern side of the capital stood luxurious residences owned by wealthy merchants and noble families.
The land and buildings were incredibly expensive—far beyond what ordinary people could afford in a lifetime.
"Good evening, Sir. May I help you?"
A guard approached Arthur and greeted him respectfully.
"I'm here to visit Young Lady Vanessa," Arthur replied in a casual tone.
The guard looked Arthur up and down, finding no trace of deceit in his demeanor.
In fact, his striking appearance made him even more convincing.
"You said you're here to visit Young Lady Vanessa… Do you mean the eldest daughter of the Maple Leaf Trading House?" he asked, a hint of doubt in his voice.
There was only one Vanessa living in this elite district—the eldest daughter of the Maple Leaf Trading House.
Still, the guard wanted to be certain to avoid any unnecessary mistakes.
Arthur gave a small nod, then took out a letter of permission from his pocket and handed it to the guard.
