Chapter 12 Just call it "Tears of Angels"
When——
The church bells rang over Eagle Town, starting a new day.
Lux put down the hammer, gathered back a strand of blond hair that escaped from behind her ears, picked up the bucket and mop in the corner, and began to clean the church bit by bit.
As the only priest of the Eagle Town Church, she is responsible for almost everything.
In addition to collecting tithes, she rings the bell every morning and cleans the church. She leads the townspeople in prayer on weekends and at the end of the month. She also organizes two grand prayers to the gods every August and March.
As a second-level magician, Lux masters the magic of quick cleaning, but she does not want to abuse it and prefers to express her piety through actions.
Divinity is a gift from the Lord of Light.
After cleaning half of the church, Lux stood on the second floor, straightened up, breathed a sigh of relief, and showed a smile on her face.
It has only been ten days since Lei Wen started training, and he has not issued any political orders to Eagle Town. However, in these ten days, Eagle Town has undergone changes that are visible to the naked eye.
The streets and buildings are still dilapidated, but the water on the streets has disappeared. The bumpy roads have been filled with gravel and ash again, and there are far fewer annoying mosquitoes.
Smiles began to appear on the faces of the residents, children chased and played in the streets, and neighbors greeted each other when they met.
Everything stems from the fifty kilograms of couscous flour distributed by Raven to the private soldiers each month.
Thirty-four private soldiers, behind them are thirty-four families, and nearly one hundred and fifty people have benefited from this, and their lives have improved immediately.
Those who do not have private soldiers are not discouraged. The baron has begun to make a difference, and has indeed provided benefits.
Lord Raven will not only have thirty-four soldiers forever, they also have a chance.
As life progresses, they will pay attention to their living environment.
"It seems that he is indeed a kind person." Lux thought of Raven, and a smile appeared on her lips.
Lux was once troubled by helping Raven conceal the truth about Donald's death.
What if Raven lied to her?
But with the changes in Eagle Town in the past ten days, especially after going to Eagle Castle to treat Simon the night before yesterday, Lux no longer struggled.
Because she saw the changes in those private soldiers. Their bodies were no longer stooped, and their eyes were no longer confused.
Through Simon's narration, she also learned about Raven's care for them - they could eat three meals a day, and there would be meat to eat at night.
If he was not truly kind, which lord would give meat to his subjects?
Dingle bell——
The sound of the door being opened interrupted Lux's thoughts. She put down the barrel and walked downstairs quickly.
Today is not a day of prayer. Who will come at this time?
In front of the statue of the Lord of Light, a young man with black hair was talking with his eyes closed. He was mumbling words, and his right and left hands outlined the sacred emblems representing the sun and the moon on the left and right chest respectively.
Lux's eyes lit up. It was rare to see such a standard prayer etiquette even in the royal capital.
The black-haired young man turned around and smiled at her: "Hello, Priest Lux."
Lux was surprised: "Baron Raven, why are you here?"
"Of course I came here to thank you." Raven picked up a basket from the ground: "I don't know if I am lucky enough to be able to talk to you. Have breakfast together?”
“It’s my pleasure.” Lux nodded: "Please come with me."
Due to etiquette, of course Raven couldn't get too close, but because she had just exercised, Lux was sweating a little. In this sultry summer day, she Her clothes clung to her body tightly, with a hint of water in them, completely showing off her curvy figure.
As her pace swayed, her plump body also fluctuated and changed, as if it were made of water. The priest's robe that occasionally turned up a little wrinkled drew Raven's eyes all the time.
Especially the sun and moon on her chest, even from behind, you can vaguely see the outline.
The stairs are narrow, and the smell of Lux's sweat penetrates into Raven's nostrils. There is a hint of heat in the humidity, and there is also a girl's unique body fragrance that is as charming as milk, which makes people almost I couldn't help but want to hold her in my arms.
Leaven could almost imagine what she looked like under the priest's robe. He swallowed and barely suppressed the beast in his heart.
Finally arriving at the restaurant, Raven ignored the etiquette and sat directly at the table, thus hiding the embarrassment of his appearance change.
“Sorry, Priest Lux, I’m a little hungry.”
Lux nodded in understanding and sat opposite Raven.
Putting the basket on the table and opening it, Raven brought out the food inside.
A basket of sliced bread smeared with garlic butter, two bowls of hot oatmeal, two perfectly fried eggs, roasted beef shoulder with crispy skin, and a bottle filled with purple Glass bottle for liquid.
The moment she saw the red wine, Lux's eyes suddenly lit up: "Baron Raven, is this...red wine?"
"Of course." Raven smiled The author asked: "Are clergy not allowed to drink alcohol during non-fasting periods?"
"No, of course not." A hint of shyness appeared on Lux's face: "I am a loyal supporter of wine, but my teacher rarely allows me to drink it."
Leaven smiled: "Then I I believe that today’s bottle of wine will satisfy you.”
As he spoke, he poured a glass of wine for Lux and pushed the silver cup in front of her.
The latter took the glass and took a sip. His eyes immediately narrowed into a cute arc, and then he was like a little rabbit eating carrots, taking one bite after another without stopping.
Looking at her appearance, Raven finally understood why Lux's teacher didn't allow her to drink.
Perhaps because she was too sensitive to alcohol, a blush rose on her face, as red as rouge, which made her skin as white as porcelain even more attractive.
There was a trace of confusion in her eyes, beads of sweat appeared on the tip of her nose, her breathing began to become heavy, and her bright red tongue licked her pink lips.
Raven has been on the battlefield for a long time, and he can see that Lux is not deliberately tempting him, and because of this, her behavior is even more difficult for Raven to control.
"Sorry, I lost my composure." Lux sat up straight, the sun and moon on her chest trembling slightly as it fell on the table.
She pushed her hair behind her shoulders and showed a shy expression: "This wine is really... so delicious. Could it be the [Frost Pearl], which is famous for its denseness and gentleness?"< br>
Frost Pearl is a well-known high-end red wine, with a bottle selling for as much as three gold coins.
"No, I'm just a little baron, and I can't afford that kind of luxury." Raven tried his best to let his eyes fall on Lux's face instead of looking down: "This is me My own newly developed wine.”
“Sorry, I don’t understand.” Lux tilted her head and stared at her big eyes. Asked: "Can you explain it in detail?"
This is what Lei Wen was waiting for: "It's a long story. I'm not afraid of your ridicule. In fact, I have a unique characteristic. My hobby is cooking."
"Just during a cooking session a few days ago..."
This time Raven didn't add any extra details, and he didn't even change the process. He just hid some of the details, and covered up the purpose and results to a certain extent.
In his story, it was not that he carried out the saponification reaction intentionally, but that he accidentally discovered glycerin during the cooking process, accidentally mistakenly saw it falling into the wine jar, and finally tasted it out of frugality. After taking a sip, I didn't expect to get a brand new wine.
It is not difficult to compile this kind of thing. After all, almost every snack and special delicacy in the past life has a similar origin.
“The Lord of Light always bestows blessings on devout believers.” Lux said: “Your determination to improve the life of the Eagle Territory must have moved Him, so He guided you to discover "
Lord of Light? His name is also Eugène Chevreul?
Raven complained in his heart, but of course he would not refute Lux: "Yes, all this is the best arrangement of the Lord of Light." As he said, he suddenly sighed again: "It's just a pity... this Good wine will probably be trapped in Eagle Castle forever.”
"How could this happen?" Lux's curiosity was aroused: "Is the cost high?"
Raven shook his head and said: "No, to be honest, the cost of this wine is mainly On the wine bottle.”
Lacus asked: “What’s the reason?”
"...Sigh." Raven sighed again, suddenly smiled, and filled another glass of wine for Lux: "Look at my memory, I came today to thank you, why did I say such disappointing words? , let’s have a drink.”
That’s the opposite. This aroused Lux's curiosity even more. She stared into Raven's eyes and said, "Baron Raven, we swore to work together to make the lives of the people of Eagle Town better."
"I have seen your efforts and I am trying my best to do my best. Their job. But you should also know that the output from the farmland alone cannot really improve their lives."
"If it is true that the cost of this wine is not high, as you said. It will definitely generate a lot of profits, but it’s not just right Can it be used to improve the lives of the people in the territory? "
Raven was shocked by Lux's words. He was still thinking about how to persuade Lux, but he didn't expect that she could actually do it. There is such a far-reaching vision, such a pure and clean desire.
Thinking that Raven was still hesitant, Lux's white and tender little hand covered the back of Raven's hand: "Baron Raven, you are the lord of the Eagle Territory, and I am the priest of this territory. Our goals are the same. I I believe you have a kind and brave heart."
"No matter what the situation is. No matter what the difficulty is, as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to overcome it."
Lacus's hand is not big, and can cover most of the back of Raven's hand. The touch is soft and boneless, and the palm of the hand is soft and boneless. There was a slight wetness of sweat everywhere, which made Raven's heartbeat suddenly speed up.
At this moment, he could hardly help but hold Lux's palm with his backhand, but he still endured it.
He didn’t want to ruin his image in Lux’s heart, and he couldn’t bear to live up to her kindness.
"Priest Lux, thank you for your trust!" Raven looked sincerely moved: "In this case, I will express my concerns."
He thought for a moment and put the already prepared The manuscript tells the whole story: "The eagle leads the truth It's too remote! To the west is the Bloody Highlands, to the south is the territory of Viscount John, and to the north is the Wharton family. Although Goldsmith Town is prosperous, the market is too small after all."
" The only way to make enough profit It is sold to Meng'en City, but it is a full three hundred and thirty-seven kilometers away. You also know that in today's world, it is not the quality of the product that can open up the market."
"I want to. To sell wine, you must first let people recognize it Quality, build a reputation.”
Lux nodded slowly after hearing this: “I also understand what you said, just like the saying goes: ‘Gold buried deep cannot shine’, this is indeed true. A big problem.”
"Now that you have thought of this problem, do you know if there is a corresponding solution?"
Of course Lei Wen has already thought of it, otherwise he would not have come here so early today, but he can't show it yet. Can shake his head in response.
Lux retracted her arm and gently pinched her delicate chin with her slender white fingers. After a while, her eyes suddenly lit up: "I can promote this wine in the name of the church."
“You also said before that you discovered it accidentally The method of improving wine is undoubtedly a gift from the great Lord of Light.”
“I can designate this wine as the special wine for Holy Communion in Eagle Town Church, and I can also send some. Going to my teacher will definitely help!”
Raven was even more surprised. He found that although Lux seemed naive due to lack of experience, she was not stupid. On the contrary, her understanding and understanding were far above the average level.
It is indeed a rare partner.
I found a treasure!
With these words, he could finally express his opinion: "Priest Lux, your words have given me a lot of inspiration."
"In this case, can you What about this wine at Uncle Donald’s funeral, my enthronement ceremony, three weeks later?”
"There will be many nobles present. After the ceremony is over, you can announce that it will be designated as the red wine for the Holy Communion. I think it will have a very good effect!"
If Raven just throws it away With this idea, no matter how good Lux's opinion of him was, she would probably see his intentions and think that he was taking advantage of her.
But now Lux makes the suggestion first, and Raven only serves as a supplement, and the nature is completely different.
"Baron Raven, you are really a natural lord." Lux said with a smile: "This method is much better than mine, and it should be effective faster and open up sales."
< br>Leiwen said modestly: "No, thank you for helping me open up my mind. When the sales of this wine open up, I will definitely allocate funds to help you rebuild the church."
"If your wine sales are good enough, the tithe can play a big role." Lux said with a smile: "I hope that you can use its profits to benefit the people of Eagle Town."
Raven nodded: "You can always trust me in this regard, after all, this is my territory!"
Lux's sapphire eyes showed a smile: "Of course, then this Have you thought about the name of the wine?"
"Since it is a gift from God..." Raven thought for a moment and suggested, "How about calling it 'Angel's Tears'?"
"This is...so beautiful!" Lux praised: "The angels couldn't bear to see the misery in the world, so they shed tears of sympathy and kindness to comfort the Lamb of the Lord of Light."
"This kind of wine is called 'Angel's Tears'!"
In Lux's enthusiasm, the two chatted while eating, and talked about many details, and the more they talked, the more excited they became.
Of course, Raven’s excitement is not exactly the same as Lux’s.
The way this young priest ate was a rare sight. Every movement of her fingers, every opening and closing of her lips and teeth, and every movement of her throat were all pulling on Raven's nerves.
Being able to watch but not eat is really a huge torture.
So Raven said goodbye neatly and left after the meal.
When he returned to the castle, Old Gordon was already waiting in his office: "Sir, the invitation has been drawn up. Please take a look."
Lei Wen took the invitation with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
The invitation is made of fine parchment and has been carefully bleached black. The four corners are decorated with gold powder and the eagle pattern representing the Griffith family. The specific content is written in ink mixed with silver powder. Gothic black font, clear and elegant.
There are two signatures in the lower right corner. The upper one is red, the seal of the Griffith family, and the lower one is Raven's private seal.
The font of the private seal is not the most popular floral font, nor is it the recently emerged rococo font that is more fancy and feminine than the former, but a very rigid and sharp sculptured font, showing an ancient and elegant beauty.
"Thank you for your hard work." Raven placed the invitation on the table: "Send someone to send it out now, don't be stingy with money, don't use the empire's postal service, leave it to the mercenary guild. "
"Yes, sir." Old Gordon pushed up his monocle: "In addition, I have invited Master Lawrence to the castle, waiting for you to be free. Then you can measure your body and customize your dress.”
Leaven asked: “How much money is left in the vault?”
“Report to my lord, after the last purchase of armor and spear. , after deducting the 360 gold coins handed over to the Imperial Council and the money for alchemical equipment, there are still 58 gold coins.”
Gordon said very methodically: "Yesterday, Mrs. Denise sent another three hundred gold coins, for a total of three hundred and fifty-eight."
"Next, sixty-seven invitations need to be delivered. If Through the mercenary guild, it is expected to cost three Eighteen to forty-two gold coins; decorating the castle will cost at least one hundred gold coins; and your dress, I think it will cost at least one hundred and twenty gold coins."
"That's okay. There are ninety-six gold coins left..." Raven had a headache.
He originally wanted to buy a first-level [God-given potion], but now it seems that he will not have the financial resources in a short time.
Thinking that Raven was feeling sorry for the gold coins, Gordon advised: "Sir, please don't begrudge the gold coins. This will be a crucial step for you to enter the noble circle."
"I know." Raven breathed a sigh of relief and walked to the window, looking at the private soldiers training in the courtyard and said, "This will be the first tough battle we face."
"Can you It’s up to you to restore the reputation of the Griffith family!”
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(End of this chapter)