Almost all the luxury goods are in this city. When Elspeth arrived, he thought the city would be a mess. Conquerors like Morey usually waste and destroy everything they touch. But to her surprise, the city has prospered.
People do business on the crowded streets. Farmers and merchants come to this huge market with their commodities, and wealthy civilians walk around on the paved sidewalks. Look at them, you may never think that something happened. She thought, maybe evil like Morey is not always ugly.
As the old carriage walked along the wide street towards the palace, Elspeth began to notice the changes in the scenery. Prosperous homes and business prosperity gave way to the clamor of the army. Elspeth saw the preparations for war.
Once lush, manicured lawns adorn the palace grounds, it has now been transformed into a training ground for Morey’s army. Thousands of men in red and black uniforms fight in tight formations or train with various weapons. On her right, Elspeth saw the manufacture of a huge engine of war. These will not be used to attack villages and towns. These can only be used to siege a big city.
Morey’s plan made her understand that the engine of the siege might be that Wayland stepped on them with blood. This must be Morey’s intention. Because the rebels in Wayland instigated his rule in Nord, Morey would not Waiting for the attack, he will start a war against his enemies.
The carriage drove into the palace courtyard, under another smaller double pier. There is a lush garden in the yard, really, evil can look beautiful, she thought.
Blue water fountains stand on both sides of the road. The palace is unparalleled in beauty. The building is walled with the same white granite blocks, except that it is highly polished and decorated by many pure gold and bronze statues.
Elspeth recognized these immediately, and her doubts about the evil nature of this place were immediately confirmed. The castings of idols have been set up in every corner of the ground. The idolatry of Sèle has been strictly forbidden by Satan, but now this city named after him is full of it.
She saw that in some garden areas, men and women prayed to them. Under the huge tree and above the fountain, there are idols. These primary decorations can be seen everywhere, and people's eyes are on the floor of the palace.
Fifty young women were locked in the carriage with Elspeth. On the way from Grandi, the others had separated from them. Since then, she has no idea what their fate will be. Some women sobbed. What will happen to them now? But Elspeth refused to let Morey satisfy her tears.
When the carriage stopped, a driver in red and black armor jumped from his seat and met several palace guards behind the carriage. They opened the steel belt cage and motioned for the women to come out.
One of the Jǐngwei said to them. "You will be dealt with, and you should thank God. There is something worse, you can work for Lord Morey. Obey, and you will not know the true meaning of this sentence. If you violate the order, you will be in pain. For the rest of my life."
He led them through the side door of a path leading to the palace. The former servant’s residence is here. Once they entered these larger, less stately buildings, a women's house supervised the women.
The gaunt woman's eyes burned with anger, and she immediately explained to these young women that she would not tolerate any laziness, "I will not be deceived!" she said.
The housekeeper and several women working under her were wearing black skirts, covered with white, heavy aprons, with pockets in the front. She introduced herself as Mrs. Palmer. The other women with her took out a bunch of uniforms.
"As long as you live in Lord Morey's palace, these clothes are your clothes. Take good care of them. If I have to send them to you again, you will be lashed ten times every time, understand?"
Elspeth and all the other young women nodded. This was not a sign of approval, but a nod to signify that they were forced to comply. This nod interrupted their despair. When Elspeth collected the clothes for her and returned to the team, she wanted to know where her brother might be at the moment. She wanted to know if he was still alive and if he was looking for her.
A pleasant breeze blew over the sailing boat. The night before, Fan Fan was forced to breathe the foul air in the stockade in Tilly Town, so this exceeded his expectations. He originally expected that so far, in a certain burial site in Tilly, his body would be stained with dirt, but the divine favor proved to be a force that cannot be ignored.
Ash and his companions shared the gallows with him and Gideon a few hours ago. They knew Captain Bonnister, and they would rescue them in some way. Obviously, Captain Bonnister ordered the attack on Morey's arsenal at Tilly from the very beginning, and made sure to complete the mission a second time.
The huge explosion shocked the entire city and provided a wonderful opportunity for transfer. At the same time, Bonnister’s crew disguised as executioners and managed to escape. Fortunately, Ash has been willing to take him and Gideon into the escape plan.
Fanfan and Gideon remained on the deck, under the watch of the crew. Fan Fan suspected that they were pirates. Nevertheless, Ashe has made it clear that they have fought against Nord's resistance movement.
Ash and the others have disappeared in the captain's room at the stern. Fan Fan wondered if he could find Captain Bonnie who was as friendly as Ash, and Gideon remained silent for most of the time. He usually doesn't speak unless he has something special to say. Gideon said: "A fool is smart when he speaks."
Around three o'clock in the afternoon, Fan Fan wanted to know when they would see Ash again and the outstanding captain Bonnister. He had never taken a boat like this before, and had never taken a boat before. His eyes widened and he was surprised to see how efficiently the crew performed their duties, performing their personal functions like a well-oiled machine.
The Mastrom is a weather-struck ship. Its charm is better than pure beauty. It is like an ugly and sinful old mule, but with diligent work, it weighs as much as its owner. It's gold. When Fan Fan inspected the main mast in front of him and the railing he was leaning on, he noticed something pieced together. After careful inspection, it was found that these woods were covered with wood with pimples and cracks, and new wood was added in these places to replace the wood lost in many battles. (To be continued) (End of this chapter)