It seems that this elf has received special training and knows how to use the good face of nobles to encourage them to spend. As long as you are a noble with a little money, you will probably choose to spend more money and take the so-called 'highway' for the sake of your own face. Instead of crowding with civilians.
"Look there."
The princess's words moved Derrick's heart. He quickly opened the curtain of the carriage and looked outside. After noticing that the road they were walking on turned out to be a smooth asphalt road, he was shocked and said: "... This is what the elf said. 'Highway'? How did you get such a smooth road?"
"Mr. Elf, what do you want to check?"
The male elf glanced at him. Although Derrick's expression made him quite intimidated, the pride of being a resident of Dragon City still made the elf boldly say: "... It's not to check anything, it's to hand over Travel expenses.”
Derrick nodded clearly. This is the rule of many big cities. You have to pay when entering. Although the toll collection point seems to be a bit far away, the Dragon City is at least ten kilometers away from here. .
"There are traces of spells on it, and the 'Magic Origin Potion' was used. There is no way to forge it. I even think the cost of the 'Magic Origin Potion' on it is higher than the value of this note."
Derrick quickly held his shoulders and said: "...Don't cause trouble. This is not the Subilon Empire, but the City of Dragons. I saw many people over there exchanging so-called banknotes, which shows that this is not an embarrassment. We are the law here, Kerwin, you go and change some money first."
In addition, this group of elves are the poorest in the Silver Moon Kingdom. When they came to the Dragon City, became residents, lived a good life, and finally could not go hungry, it was easy for these elves to will change their beliefs, and as the gods once again raise their thrones, their beliefs will become unshakable.
Before Derrick could speak, Rose Leia explained: "... The elves all believe in the Silver Moon Goddess. As believers of the Dawn Goddess, we are hostile to the Silver Moon Goddess believers, so we know the elves very well. All the elves born and raised in the Forest of Moon believe in the Silver Moon Goddess, but that elf just now actually believes in the Dragon God."
Normally, in a world where gods can definitely exist, it would be difficult for people who have believed in them since childhood to change their beliefs. However, due to the different times, the existence of gods today cannot be fully perceived by believers. Yes, faith is more of a spiritual level. Even though the Silver Moon Goddess has been ruling the country as a queen and forcing faith, the firmness of this faith is definitely not as firm as that of believers in the Age of Gods.
As a princess guard, Kerwin had never encountered such a situation before. He felt that the princess he admired had been insulted and wanted to have a fit.
Facing the words of this powerful legendary warrior, Kerwin did not dare to refute. He responded in a low voice. He was the lowest in status and strength here, so he had no choice but to exchange money honestly.
"It turns out to be tolls."
Miss Paladin pointed not far away, where many workers were building roads, but their method of building roads was completely different from normal people. Some mages wearing mage robes first discussed with several foremen, and then used magic to remove the rocks. The uneven roads turned into muddy water, and the workers quickly stepped forward to smooth the roads. The mage then used magic to solidify the muddy water, and an incredibly smooth road surface immediately appeared.
After handing the exchanged banknotes to the elf, the elf who was still arrogant before immediately turned solemn. He put a hand on his shoulder and said in a pious voice: "...May the Dragon God bless you!"
Except for some upper-class elves who have positions in the Silver Moon Kingdom, the ordinary elves in the current City of Dragons have long since changed their minds and no longer believe in Silver Moon, but believe in Louis, the dragon god.
"Stop and check!"
"How much does that cost?"
"Eh? No, that elf just said that the Dragon God would bless you?"
Of course, neither Princess Andrea nor General Derrick knew what a toll station was. They just thought it was a sentry post. Although Derrick was a little surprised that the location of the sentry post was too blatant and there was no trace of anything at all. warning effect.
Not long after, Her Royal Highness the Princess's head guard returned to the carriage and handed over some banknotes. Whether it was Princess Andrea, Miss Paladin, or Derrick, the legendary warrior, there were some Curiously, he took the banknotes in his hand and studied them.
"What's the problem? General Derrick."
The experienced Derrick could see the anti-counterfeiting system of banknotes at a glance.
Except for Rose Leia, a believer of the Goddess of the Morning, who felt awkward, the others didn't think there was anything wrong with this sentence. After being released, they drove the carriage onto the so-called 'highway'.
Just passing by the toll booth, Derrick was a little surprised.
While several people were talking, Princess Andrea suddenly said: "...the roads here are so smooth."
When the Imperial Princess and the Emperor's Guards Commander's car arrived at the toll station, they were stopped directly by a male elf.
Miss Paladin paused and explained a little more: "... The Church of Dragon God is a church that was just established by the lord of Dragon City, and the god he believes in is the dragon demigod."
Derrick frowned. Although he thought the price was a bit expensive, he didn't care about the small amount of money. He just silently took out the coins and handed them over.
If you want to get rich, build roads first. Although there is no such saying in the world of Saint-Sauron, everyone knows the truth. The more economically developed the place, the more convenient the transportation. But even the capital of the Subilon Empire is definitely not this smooth. To incredible roads.
The elf glanced at the silver coin of the Subilon Empire with disgust and said: "... It seems that you don't know the rules of the Dragon City. We don't accept metal currency here. You need to change it to banknotes issued by the lord. There is a banknote exchange office over there, you can go and exchange some tolls first, and when you get to the city, don't forget to change your coins first, otherwise you will be unable to move in the Dragon City."
If you can see God and feel God, your faith will naturally be firm; but if God is illusory, everyone will just have a habitual belief.
These princesses and paladins, who came from the Empire and Theocracy and thought they were well-informed, were all shocked. They felt inexplicably at a loss when Grandma Liu entered the Grand View Garden. This city of dragons was different from the ones they had been to. Every city is completely different. The pure white fortified city in the distance seems to have endless mystery.
"There are two spells: 'Fossils to Mud' and 'Mud to Stone'. It turns out that these roads were built by mages... But these noble mages were actually asked to build the roads. How did your Majesty do it?" Where did Dragon City come from with so many mages?"
Explaining the rules here to people who come to the Dragon City for the first time is also one of the main jobs of the elves at the toll booth.
Princess Andrea blinked her pure eyes and asked curiously.
"According to your human calculation method, one Subilon copper coin per person, and one Subilon silver coin per car. Don't be too expensive. I think you are also human nobles. The road behind this was just established by the lord. If you are willing to take the side road with the common people on the 'highway', it will be cheaper to get there."
"Miss Paladin is right, that's why I feel strange."
"you… "
Derrick asked solemnly. If this elf wanted to get into the car for inspection, then he would never agree. There was an imperial princess sitting inside. Although this was not a famous trip, the imperial princess's It is absolutely not allowed for just anyone to board the vehicle for inspection.