Chapter 108 Arrival in the Imperial Capital
Pedestrians on the streets of Les City were wearing hoods or holding cloth umbrellas, and compared to Aled's numbness, their faces were a little more alive.
The small and prosperous trade allows the residents here to earn enough money from outsiders and have abundant supplies. It's hard for Alede to be self-sufficient.
The shadow of the hood of the black robe half covered her face. Wei Miao walked calmly on the street with one eye closed.
Heterochromatic eyes are too eye-catching, which is not a good thing.
"Have a sesame seed cake."
She came to a small stall, put a few coins into the old woman's hand, and took the steaming minced meat sesame seed cake.
"Old lady, when I entered the city, I saw a corpse hanging on the city gate. Do you know what happened?"
Wei Miao asked while she was looking for change.
The old woman was not very flexible with her hands, so she took a moment to look through her wallet, and answered her question smoothly: "Yesterday, there was a fight at the city gate. As soon as I noticed it, I heard that someone was dead. ”
Wei Miao accepted the change she handed over: "Thank you."
This stall can see what is happening at the gate of the city, but in this world where life is not easy, people instinctively stay away from struggle. Pastimes and conversations after meals were the pleasures of the upper class.
“A fire bearer who can kill a priest in a short period of time cannot be unknown in the church...but is he really a member of the church?”
Wei Miao recalled Ximen and the ten-man team, as well as the mysterious fire messenger who came to crouch in advance. Judging from their actions, he always felt that they were two groups.
The long-distance carriage is located in the northeast corner of Ernst, where stables, hotels, parking lots, etc. are all available.
Euphia had only heard the priest describe the situation here before, but this was the first time she saw it with her own eyes.
The double-story hotel is for guests to stay temporarily. The beautiful stables are wiped clean. There is a row of iron carriages neatly lined up on the parking lot. Some idle coachmen are sitting at the front of the row smoking dry cigarettes. They are ready Easy to pick up passengers and ready to go at any time.
There are guards wearing armor patrolling the surrounding area, and there are even one or two fire bearers standing guard. They actually have an employment relationship with the powerful. The powerful give sponsorship fees to the local church every year, and the church protects the long-distance carriage business "out of obligation."
They can even act as temporary bodyguards if the guest pays high enough.
Long-distance carriages are the only large-scale transportation industry. They are often set up at transportation hubs like Les, with roads extending in all directions, connecting surrounding towns and intertwining into a transportation network.
Due to the special climate environment, carriages cannot be made of wood, so the price to build them is high. Private carriages are rare even for rich people, and this unusual industry eventually formed.
As a night watchman, Wei Miao walked past the two church fire preachers with a calm expression. As long as they don't take the initiative, the cold and reserved Night Watcher is not like the hot and overflowing Fire Bearer, so the risk of exposure is not high.
The smiling receptionist came forward and asked, "Where do you want to go?"
Wei Miao took out a bag of coins that were few and far between: "The Imperial Capital."
"Okay, you need to pay a deposit of 100 silver coins first. When do you plan to leave?"
The receptionist opened the bag and took a look, took out enough money and gave it back to her.
"Now."
"No problem, please follow me. There are vacant carriages for the Imperial Capital route at the moment. Which one do you want to choose?"
He led Wei Miao came to the parking lot and introduced her with a gesture.
The coachmen jumped out of their cars and surrounded her to talk enthusiastically. For every order taken, the coachman can get an extra share, which requires them to compete for customers.
From the perspective of Wei Miao's modern people, the long-distance carriage business model is already very mature.
She chose a carriage at random and boarded the carriage with the smiling coachman.
The interior of the carriage is simply decorated. She sits on a goose down cushion with a dignified posture. She lifts the fabric around her waist with her left hand and quietly tilts the scabbard to keep it hidden. The four wheels of the carriage turned, carrying Sister Yongye towards the imperial capital.
The journey was peaceful.
Imperial City Vivo.
"Distinguished guests, the imperial capital has arrived."
The coachman's voice interrupted Wei Miao's eyes closed to meditate.
The long-distance carriage station in the Imperial Capital is in the South District. The carriages with the industry's official logo drive straight in and stop slowly at a specific drop-off point.
Wei Miao tidied up her appearance, opened the car curtain, jumped out of the car neatly, and looked at the imperial capital that she had been away from for a long time.
The bright red and vermillion bricks and tiles are bright and bright, different from the gray and dark tones of other small towns. From here, you can see the magnificent dome church not far away, with the auxiliary towers on the side.
Passers holding flower umbrellas of different styles, or wearing gorgeous robes and gowns, the fine ashes falling like flying snow at this moment are all tinged with a romantic mood in the vibrant city.
The dim sky turned to fiery red and orange, and grease was burning in the black-column street lamp candlesticks on the street.
After Wei Miao paid the final payment, she turned around and integrated into this strange city.
She has no intention of returning to the Eternal Night Church until the situation is clarified.
Following her memory, she walked cautiously through the streets. Her black robe was not conspicuous here, and very few people in the imperial capital knew her appearance. These people stay in the church stronghold all year round and do not wander around at will.
She identified the direction and came to a street mixed with shops and residences in the South District.
At the end of a secluded alley, there is a three-story building with an old exterior wall. The red paint door has faded, the metal ring on the door is missing, and there is a thick layer of ashes on the windowsill. One layer, finely crumbled and turned black, turning into dirt like dust.
It was much shabbier than she remembered.
But this room does belong to someone.
Wei Miao knocked on the door with two long and two short intervals, waiting for a response.
With a "click", the door opened a crack inward, and a dim orange-red light leaked from the crack in the door.
There is also a faint fragrance of flower wine.
Wei Miao opened the door and looked inside.
In the small hall, the dirty circular carpet was so worn that the pattern could not be seen clearly, and three or two empty wine bottles rolled down on it. The almost extinct fireplace burns coals, providing light throughout the room.
Behind a long table is a couch, made of genuine leather from the eternal night life form, which can maintain a cool temperature that makes the night watchers comfortable.
A middle-aged man with short unkempt hair just sat up from the sofa sleepily. He was only wearing a black vest. His exposed arm muscles were strong, but there were several thick and long scars like horned dragons, which were shocking.
“It’s actually... Euphia Itno?!”
Seeing Wei Miao standing quietly at the door, he was agitated and then his eyes widened, completely awake.
“Long time no see, teacher.” Wei Miao showed a faint smile.
If there is anyone in this city who can entrust Euphia's trust, it is undoubtedly the person in front of her.
Ismail, the son of Yongye, was appointed.
(End of this chapter)