Chapter 1153 New Questions (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
~.-~ At dusk, instead of being quiet, the streets of Aceras gradually became lively.
On that bustling street, the handsome elves were walking leisurely, calmly and elegantly.
Looking at the bustling flow of people on the street, one can't help but wonder: Where did so many elves come from?
Unlike the busy and hardworking human race, the people of the Elf Kingdom live a leisurely and prosperous life, and do not have to travel around for life.
Therefore, night is the focus of their day.
After middle-aged people finish a busy day's work, they will walk into an open-air pub and have a few drinks under the lights.
Young lovers cling to each other, or hang out holding hands, or sit down at a table in a roadside cafe, sipping coffee, and occasionally looking at each other, with happy smiles on their faces.
There are even some young people standing somewhere, playing the harp in their hands, singing cheerful or melancholy songs, and occasionally throwing electric eyes at the girls passing by.
Every time at this time, the bold and open-minded elf girls would stop and take a few glances. If they couldn't stand it anymore, they would run away quickly with a series of giggles.
If they see each other right, the two parties will immediately join hands and dance together on the street.
At this time, the streets were often blocked by them, but no one would leave in a hurry or yell in anger.
Everyone who was stuck on the road would stand nearby, watching their dance with a smile. Or they would whistle or play instruments to accompany them.
For those who don't perform well, the elves who never rub sand in their eyes will unceremoniously cheer and boo until the young man seeking a mate is driven away.
And if the performance is good, everyone will not hesitate to applaud and applaud them.
If the two parties really see eye-to-eye, the girl will accept the flowers sent by the man at the end of the dance.
Then everyone will hum an ancient song softly, offer their blessings, and watch the two of them hug each other and leave...
And speaking of those children... they were similar to the children of the human race. They were running around, and everywhere they went, they were all shouting and screaming, making people jump. It was extremely lively.
On their streets, there are no beggars, no one littering, and no one spitting.
Except for those children, everyone is polite, quiet and tidy, and the slightly humid air is always filled with the fragrance of flowers.
It's like a paradise in another world.
Only the peaceful and peaceful living environment of the Elf Kingdom can create this kind of leisurely and comfortable national life.
The main wealth of the Elf Kingdom comes from the ocean. They have a huge shipping fleet, unlike the human continent, which mainly relies on the output of land or mines.
In order to maintain their luxurious life, the nobles tried their best to squeeze every copper out of the peasants.
And even in a good year, the sharecroppers worked hard day after day to get enough food and clothing.
Stability, wealth, and a warm ocean climate, all these unique advantages, make the people of the Elf Kingdom seem like they are living in a paradise where milk and wine flow.
Lorraine and Catherine stood on the third-floor balcony of the hotel, overlooking the streets of Aceras ahead: neat, prosperous, elegant, leisurely...
The scene in front of him made Lorraine secretly sigh in his heart. Even with Nedel's wealth, there was still several blocks to go before Asselas in front of him.
Lorraine has always been proud of the rapid economic development of Naian under her rule, although this should be attributed more to Catherine, Adele, and Lorena.
Naider City is more like an industrial zone full of companies and migrant workers.
Thick smoke billows from the factory chimneys every day.
The smoke and dust that obscures the sky not only makes it impossible to see the stars at night. Even during the day, the sun is a gray outline. Moreover, at dusk every day, the entire city will be filled with heavy fog until daytime the next day.
, then it will gradually dissipate.
Today's Naider City has been nicknamed the "Fog City". The thick fog has become the most famous scene in Naider City.
Especially when you climb up to the tallest building in Nidel City, the Tower of Light. Standing on the top of the tower, you can not only overlook the Mediterranean Sea, but also the sea of white mist rolling in Nidel City from high altitude.
Not to mention looking at the sea of clouds, the light coming through is even more dreamy.
But no matter how you say it, and no matter how much the official exaggeration, it can't change the fact that Naidel is already heavily polluted by industry.
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The sky is getting dark and will soon become completely dark, but on the road paved with bluestones, passers-by are still walking shoulder to shoulder.
Many people stayed on the roadside, doing nothing but standing there with their heads raised, looking at the tall lighthouse above their heads.
"Hurry up, hurry up, it's about to start~!" Catherine cheered and greeted everyone in the room loudly.
"It's about to begin, it's about to begin."
A group of girls laughed happily and crowded onto the balcony. They pushed Lorraine aside unceremoniously, and after squeezing the lord away, they all stood on the balcony, raising their heads and looking up.
The treetops cheered for joy.
Lord Lorraine smacked his lips helplessly and asked curiously: "What are you doing?"
Luo Linna turned around and looked at Lorraine in surprise, as if she was laughing at his rare appearance, and said: "Don't you know? The lamp lighting ceremony is about to begin."
"Light up?" Lorraine scratched her head and said, "I...I know Bin Laden."
At this time, a soft body leaned against Lorraine, his arms hugged Lorraine's arms, his head was slightly bent, and he leaned on Lord Lorraine's shoulder. Only from the faint fragrance of jasmine beside him, Lorraine knew
It's Adele.
Adele smiled softly and leaned into Lorraine's ear. She said softly and slowly: "Light up the lights of the Pillar of Asselas. There are twenty-five magic lights in the canopy, which will light up one by one every evening.
This is one of the wonders of the Elf Kingdom, and many people come to watch this ceremony every day."
"It's started, it's started~!" The noise coming from the street could be heard clearly here.
Lorraine tightened her arms around Adele's slender waist, looked up at the tree crown above her head, and saw a huge magic lamp like a wind chime suddenly lighting up, emitting a soft white light.
Then the second, third light...
The lights were lit one after another, and the crowd on the street shouted in unison. Even if she couldn't understand Elvish, Lorraine could guess that they were counting.
Finally, after the last light came on, everyone burst into cheers. Only then did pedestrians on the street resume their flow.
Even Lorraine was stunned at this moment. The elves' artistic attainments were indeed impressive.
Adele smiled and said softly: "Isn't it pretty?"
Sir Luo couldn't help but nodded in admiration, rolled his eyes and said, "But it's too wasteful, isn't it? How many magic crystals are burned in one night."
Adele flattened her mouth, pinched Lorraine's waist, and said bitterly: "You really disgrace the scenery. Look at Vera, how attentive she is."
Sure enough, Miss Vera's eyes were wide open. Her blue eyes radiated a light that was no weaker than the magic lamp. She clasped her hands together and clenched them tightly in front of her chest unconsciously without blinking.
But no matter how Lorraine looked at it, it felt like Vera's expression was as if she was drooling after seeing a large plate of braised pork.
Lorraine thought of Vera's temper and her disdain for all shiny things, and an ominous premonition arose in her heart: Wasn't this girl trying to snatch away the magic lamp? There was a big commotion.
"Vera," Lorraine said with a smile, "my mouth is watering."
"Ah?" Vera hurriedly raised her hand to touch the corner of her mouth. After realizing that she had been deceived by Lorraine, she pouted her mouth, made a face at Lorraine, and said angrily: "Master, you are bullying me."
Lorraine smiled and shook his head and said, "Don't think about it, it's a magic lamp. At most it has a few magic crystals."
Vera was startled and her mood suddenly dropped. She lowered her head and said "Oh" and murmured: "What a pity."
After talking about it, I was so frustrated that my ears almost drooped.
Adele covered her mouth with her small hand and smiled, suddenly hugged Lorraine's arm tightly, shook her elastic chest slightly, and said coquettishly: "My dear, I want to discuss something with you."
This trick worked really well. Lord Lorraine snorted comfortably and said subconsciously: "Okay, you tell me."
Adele quietly gave a victory sign to Catherine and the others, shook her arm holding Lorraine again, drew circles on Lorraine's chest with her fingers, breathed out the fragrance in her mouth, and whispered softly in Lorraine's ear:
"We want to go out and visit the night view of Aceras, and learn more about the economic prosperity of Aceras, observe the happiness index of the people in the Elf Kingdom, and see the different economic structures and main consumer groups in different regions...
"Stop, stop~!" Lorraine waved her hand and said with a wry smile: "In short, the translated meaning is simply, shopping~!
Right?"
Adele hit Lorraine on the chest and said coyly: "I hate it, you know it and you still ask."
Lorraine laughed, waved her hand boldly, and said, "Okay, I'll pay for it today."
Adele jumped up happily, slapped Lorraine on the face, and said: "You are so good."
Then he waved to Catherine and the others, pointed at the city of Asselas, and said impassionedly: "Sisters, we are going to bloodbath Asselas tonight."
The girls happily agreed and walked out of the balcony in groups.
Lorraine sighed. It seemed that his wallet was going to be drained tonight.
Vera just walked out a few steps, then ran back holding the hem of her skirt, hugged Lorraine tightly, and said: "Hurry up, young master."
Lorraine felt that Vera was the best.
Vera then said: "If you don't go, who will pay for us?"
Aceras is one of the few large ports in the world. The city is very prosperous, and all imported and exported goods are gathered here.
Here you can find famous products on the mainland, as well as luxuries from the entire Elf Kingdom.
Lorraine accompanied her girlfriends as they walked on the broad street of Aceras. In front of them was a leisurely and peaceful scene.
The open-air tavern on the roadside was filled with residents of Aceras. The sound of melodious music floated on the street all day long. From time to time, a loud song would be heard.
Apart from anything else, no one can compare to the Pillar of Aceras that shines brightly above the head.
But this leisurely atmosphere did not last long. Shortly after Lorraine and the girls left the hotel, they caused a sensation on the streets of Aceras.
The residents of the city ran out of pubs and houses and crowded on both sides of the road to watch the beauties from the mainland.
The Imperial Guards had to dispatch a large number of troops and build several layers of human walls to surround Lorraine and the girls. Even so, there were still young people who yearned for beauty who were desperately trying to squeeze in.
Catherine and the others were already accustomed to being watched. They didn't take it seriously at all. They walked into the famous store on the street with great interest, commented on the clothing and jewelry, and then threw them into their shopping bags without even a word of counter-offering.
Lord Lorraine not only had to pay, he also had to deal with them constantly asking "how do I wear this" at the same time, which is a headache for all men.
It's not enough for Lorraine to just answer "yes", she has to explain the advantages one by one.
With the little ink in Lord Lorraine's stomach, he was speechless after two times. When they went to a crystal shop, they simply found an excuse to stay on the bench outside.
Even if you have to endure the onlookers of the elves, it is better than enduring the verbal bombardment of your girlfriend.
The elven people on the street pointed at Lorraine through the wall of guards. Although Lord Lorraine could not understand the Elvish language, he guessed from their expressions that it was probably not a compliment.
"This trip as an envoy to the elves is really unpleasant~! A bunch of declining nobles are still dragging 25,000 to 80,000 yuan." Lorraine cursed in his stomach. The elves' ubiquitous arrogance really made Lord Lorraine
My father was very angry.
At this moment, suddenly the vision dimmed, and a figure stood opposite Lorraine.
Lorraine looked up and saw that Balentine was smiling at him with a wide mouth. The elite ranger who accompanied Lorraine through life and death in the demon clan nodded and said, "Prince, welcome to the Elf Kingdom."
Lorraine stood up happily. He had wanted to catch up with Balentine for a long time, but he never had the chance. Balentine is now the chief instructor of the Guards, and I heard he is very busy.
Lorraine squeezed Balentine's hand and said, "Me too, but I find that you seem to welcome my girlfriend more."
Balentine was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly and said: "Sometimes even I hate the bad temper of the elves, but they have been like this for thousands of years. It seems that they can't change, Prince, you don't have to worry about it.
"
Balentine has been traveling around the mainland, making friends with martial arts, earning a great reputation, and has a better understanding of human character. He knows that the elves' usual arrogance makes humans intolerable.
"Actually, these guys are very innocent. Whether they like it or not, it shows on their faces." Balentine explained with a smile: "I have been looking forward to you, prince, coming to the Elf Kingdom to take a look."
Lorraine smiled and shook his head, saying: "What a bunch of weird guys. Are you busy lately? I heard you were promoted."
Balentine pointed to the golden rosette badge with diamonds on his chest and said: "Thanks to you, I became an instructor of the Praetorian Guards as soon as I came back.
Today's young people are no longer what they used to be. Each one is more squeamish than the other, so I have to train them hard."
Lorraine smiled and said: "I was told this by the old guys when you were young, right?"
Balentine was stunned for a moment, shook his head with a smile, and said: "You are really right. Prince, I will introduce you to someone."
A middle-aged man in white strode up to Lorraine, grabbed Lorraine's hands and shook them enthusiastically, saying: "I have admired the name of the prince for a long time, and I am your admirer."
Balentine said: "This is General Hippomedon, the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Fleet, and the eldest son of the Marquis of Argos."
This means that this guy is the future Marquis of Argus. In the Elf Kingdom, those who can become the commanders of the five major fleets are all great people.
The Eastern Fleet has 600 large and small warships, and its combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated.
Lorraine also smiled and said: "Nice to meet you, General Hippomedon."
At the same time, he secretly looked at the general in front of him. He was in the prime of life and had a strong physique among the elves. His pure white navy uniform was spotless and neat without any wrinkles. He had a pair of cheeks that were extremely rare among elves.
beard.
Hippo Maidon glanced at the girls shopping in the store and said sheepishly: "It's a bit presumptuous to come here and disturb the prince's enjoyment. But I have to come~!"
"Where," Lorraine snickered and said, "I would like to thank you for rescuing me and going shopping with my girlfriend..."
As he spoke, Lorraine shrugged, with a look of helplessness on his face.
Xibo Maidong laughed heartily and said: "I understand, I understand. I have four daughters in my family. I will introduce them to you another day."
"Uh..." Lorraine scratched his head and said, "The reputation of our Lorraine family is very resounding in the Elf Kingdom. Your Majesty, your lady, won't have any objections."
Hippomedon shook his head and said bluntly: "Of course not, my wife is a human being."
Lorraine was a little surprised that the elf nobles could find a human wife, which was almost impossible in their closed society.
Hippo Maidon said: "Actually, I came to see you today. I have something to ask of you, regarding your negotiation with us."
Lorraine was a little puzzled and said: "Actually, we've already talked about it for a long time. I'm just here to go through the motions. Without Balentine, we wouldn't be able to fight out the demons. You already have a share of the War Fortress."
Hippomedon said with some embarrassment: "It's not about this issue, it's about our participation in the peacekeeping force. Some people want to cause some trouble."
"Oh?" Lorraine was stunned for a moment, her expression instantly became serious, and she said, "What happened."
Hippo Maidon shrugged and said helplessly: "Some people in our country believe that we should not get involved in the war between humans and demons.
Of course, I think this is a short-sighted and stupid view. Human beings and we share the same origin and have a relationship of mutual prosperity and loss. The war between humans and the demons is also the war between us and the demons.
But many of us don’t see it that way.”
Balentine sighed, spread his hands helplessly, and said: "Some old guys have rusty brains, or they are simply timid and afraid of death."
Hippomedon said with a heavy expression: "As Balentine said, they believe that our naval strength alone, coupled with some war fortresses, is enough to keep the demons far away from the Elf Kingdom.
They believe we should not sacrifice our people for the good of humanity."
Balentine said: "What is worrying is that their statement is supported by many elders in the Presbyterian Church. The situation is not optimistic."
Lorraine pondered for a moment and said: "In other words, some people want the Elf Kingdom to be completely neutral in the war?"
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