In the Donglan Palace at the end of winter, the envoy of the Church of the Holy Church led by Cardinal Soros had a cordial meeting with Her Royal Highness Princess Renee. The two sides exchanged views on the current international situation, increased mutual understanding and deepened friendship , and reached a preliminary consensus... Obviously none of the above can happen.
Not to mention the envoys of the Church of Sanctuary who were hesitating repeatedly in the hotel. For some reason, they have never submitted a formal note. As for Dong Lan, only Kelly was in front of them. Renee and I both avoided seeing them. The lack of sincerity on both sides is obvious. At least, I didn't plan to meet them at all until I was ready. Want to meet me in private? Find me first.
It has been less than a week before the "Peace Day" memorial ceremony. The streets of Defende are already full of people of all kinds. The shops are equipped with ribbons and simple decorations cut out of cloth, and the festive atmosphere has come out.
If you look at the past carefully, due to the lack of materials and materials, you will not be able to see expensive artworks and decorations. You don’t even have to think about hanging jewelry on trees as extravagant as the Oran people, but the Northland people also have Your own coup, if the artificial scenery is not enough, the natural scenery is also good.
Ice sculptures made of ice and snow covered both sides of the street. Among them were monsters and beasts from myths and legends. The towering snow giants were huge and ferocious. The white dragon dancing with wings was breathing. On the opposite side, the brave ice and snow knights were also charging. Which ice and snow monsters are there, naturally there are also heroic legends in fantasy and reality.
There are also a series of broken icicles hanging under the beams of the shops on both sides of the road. The crystal clear icicles and ice strips are painted and colored, which is also a charming decoration that is not inferior to the jewels.
The children pushed up the snowman, the young people put on the new clothes they just sewed and enjoyed their rare leisure time, and the old people also took to the streets to enjoy the rare warm sunshine in this winter.
Compared with the celebrations of other countries, the materials and organization may be inferior, but at least from the smiles on people's faces, the joy from the bottom of their hearts is obvious. After all, Donglan has not met anyone worthwhile. Happy days.
The envoys from various countries who have been invited have also been in place. Although their primary goal is private arms sales, they will not refuse to enjoy this rare Northland celebration first. In the future, the number of members of the Lan Alliance member countries should be the largest. There are not only official embassies, but also many private caravans and tourists. Although this recovering country is not rich, it also represents endless opportunities and business opportunities.
"Security card... Hey, what are you arresting me for!"
The goblin who was hawking had just shouted out, when the guards blocked it directly.
"We received 329 complaints about your 'safety cards' last month, an average of ten a day. According to the new city management regulations, from the beginning of this month, all sales of 'safety cards' have been banned. How dare you sell it on the street? All the goods are confiscated! A fine of fifty gold coins!"
Generally speaking, asking the goblins for money is not much different from wanting their lives. Getting the goblins to pay them obediently can be regarded as an epic quest. When the goblins turn their eyes, they have a ghost idea.
"A misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. Please read carefully, adults. In fact, this is not a safety card. This painting is a bit messy. You may have read it wrong. It's not illegal."
Well, the brand changed in a blink of an eye, but unfortunately, he was not the first goblin to come up with this trick, and the guards have already had a way to deal with it.
"Okay, then according to the crime of selling counterfeit products, a fine of 100!"
When I saw the scene in front of me, the passers-by laughed out loud, and I nodded with satisfaction. The new troubles in the new era require new regulations and ways to deal with them. It seems that I spent time compiling new regulations for the management of public security in the city. It is very necessary, and a manual "Gentleman's Hunting Guide" should have been distributed.
"Hey, the weather is so good, why are we two big men hitting the road together?"
As I walked and watched, Adam, who was with me, was full of complaints.
"If you want to go shopping or patrol, you can invite a female companion, which is much better than me. When two big men walk together, you still think that there are not enough messy rumors, and those 'doujinshi' 'What the hell, two big men hugging each other... Those goddamn goblins sell everything to make money. Two days ago, I found out that even Margaret started to collect it, she clearly knew it was all bullshit Yes, he was still secretly watching with relish."
Hearing this, I have nothing to say. I can only look into the distance and recall the past, which is a history of blood and tears.
"Well, I've already checked it out, but it's not made by goblins. Goblins are just selling it. The culprit is the group of dead girls from the city management. The main suspects include your precious girl. Margaret not only collected it, she also One of the main painters, many of the books in Sulphur Mountain City were her works. How can you stop this?"
Speaking of these embarrassing things, I am also very helpless, but when I saw Adam hearing my words, his face suddenly turned into a pig's liver color, knowing how his wife was collecting the doujinshi with her as the protagonist, watching This bitter melon face, my mood is much better.
"Sure enough, if you are troubled, it is true that you will feel better if you make others more troubled than yourself... As for why I invited you, I feel that if I really invite a female companion just as you said, I will be in great trouble, and you will too. You know, my hunch about bad luck is pretty accurate."
Adam said with a face full of surprise.
"Is this still a hunch? You can figure it out by thinking about it with your knees. Can't your head be used in normal ways?"
Hearing him say this, I was a little unhappy. I finally know what it means to be said by pigs to be too fat. You, a muscle stick with an intelligence nine, actually call me low intelligence.
But before I could think of a way to get revenge, a new situation appeared in front of me.
The front was crowded with people, and there were quarrels, as if something had happened.
"Losing money, or you are not allowed to leave!"
A young man who was a little ruffian was pulling at the hem of a female knight's clothes, preventing him from leaving.
With a silver armor and a golden sword, a good face is matched with a tall and fit body. Under the sunlight, the blonde hair of the female knight also seems to exude brilliance, attracting everyone's attention like a sun god.
But at this time, this heroic female knight was very embarrassed. Facing the accusations of the other party, she could only try to defend herself.
"I thought those undead were going to attack you, not to mention..."
She was interrupted before she could finish speaking.
"What nonsense, who doesn't know about the Skeleton Labor in the whole Defende, you ruined the labor I finally saved to buy, who will help me with the housework. You can't think of default. Either lose money, or you go back with me and replace it Skeleton laborers work."
When it comes to the end, although it is still natural, the wretchedness on his face has revealed his true thoughts in the bottom of his heart.
"Don't you want to beat someone? You still want to keep your debts. You still have to beat someone if you break other people's things. Is there still a king's law?"
Under everyone's attention, the female knight was embarrassed and angry, but there was nothing she could do. It wasn't that she didn't want to break the bank, it was just that she came out in a hurry and didn't bring a purse with her. In her capacity, most of the time There is no need to pay in person.
Today I just came out for a walk by chance, and when I saw that the undead seemed to be attacking the man, I instinctively shot, and when I shot, I knew it was broken, but it was already too late.
And judging from the hostile eyes of onlookers looking at her Holy Light emblem, the rumor that the Paladins are not welcome here is actually true. It is the first time she has been subjected to so much hostility in a human city. onlookers.
Just when she was hesitating whether to rush out desperately, a figure suddenly stood in front of her. The sunny smile reminded her of the ceremonial smile of the First Knight Squadron, but this person was more natural and enthusiastic. , and the light radiating from the scabbard had already indicated the identity of the opponent—a young paladin.
"The Holy Light is above, this sister, do you need help?"