Chapter 206: The Death Knell Tavern
There were a lot of pedestrians on the streets, except for some local residents of Bluewater City, most of them were members of merchant groups of different sizes, including big businessmen dressed in luxurious clothes and rich figures, and guards dressed as adventurers.
Occasionally, there was a crowd of people, and someone was preaching something loudly, and it turned out to be some priest in holy robes, who were preaching the teachings of the gods of the Church.
There are many powerful people in Bluewater City, and the local church power is also relatively developed, and along the way, the clergy of different churches have this kind of preaching.
But this can't hide the misery of the poor at the bottom, and the pity of some short and thin children, there are more beggars in this human town than in Fog Castle City.
Bilbom spilled some copper, but it attracted more beggars, and the halfling stopped and gave some of the shy legs of the eagle's leg to the dirty, thin little hands that stretched out.
Loki has been indifferent, his face seems to be hard-hearted, and his expression has not changed.
The half-elf understands the beggar, and the charity at this time will not change anything, but can only add a little psychological comfort to the giver himself.
People are a very important resource, and so are beggars, and there is no conflict with human compassion and compassion.
He had some thoughts in his mind before, these poor children who were young and begging on the streets all year round, although they lacked the ability to protect themselves, were easier to control. If you put it together, it will also become a force in your hands.
Of course, these will have to be talked about later, after all, Bluewater City is unfamiliar, and there are many powerful people, so it is not suitable to play his ideas.
Loki also threw a handful of copper into the distance, and the beggars who were tightly surrounding finally dispersed, and the halfling's donkey mount, and the horse beast 'spades' he led, were able to get out of the street.
Coming to a tavern called 'Death Knell', Bilbohm said that the wine was very special, and the food was barely palatable, which was already a high rating for a half-body.
Just after noon, there were already many people in the seats inside, and the noisy but fiery atmosphere, accompanied by the smell of fine wine, was full of unique tavern style.
After the two found their seats, the two couldn't wait and asked for a lot of delicious food.
Grilled fluffy bread, fish and shrimp from the river, algae dishes, and even seafood and mushroom soup, some of the sea-caught broths that are said to have been trafficked in by merchants.
Of course, there is also a lot of wine, and it is said that there is also a wine produced by the elves, the price is relatively high, but Bilbom has the cheekiness to order a pot, anyway, this lunch is a treat for his new half-elf friend.
This 'Deathstroke Tavern' is not small, and there is a low platform in front of it, where two human men with their strong upper bodies are wrestling.
The halfling drank and began to show off his knowledge loudly.
The meaning of the tavern's 'death knell' turned out to be not the daily ringing of some churches, but the 'gladiator's death knell' to commemorate a gladiator from Bluewater, who won the title of champion, and was pardoned by freedom.
There is a 'gladiatorial arena' in Bluewater City, although the scale is relatively ordinary, but there are definitely many people who like to watch it, not only the rich and idle upper-class elites, but even some low-level civilians are pursuing this kind of bloody fight.
I have to admit that that kind of bloody gladiatorial performance plays a role in some people's catharsis and numb spirits.
Loki intends to invite the halflings to go to Senjin Town with him, so that little Fatuna can also taste the food cooked by Bilbom himself, this self-proclaimed 'gourmet' guy is better than the halflings in Senjin Town.
The drunken halfling shook his head and refused, and talked about his travel plan, which was to take a sailboat and travel west along the Cooper River to the beautiful southwest coast to enjoy the flavor and cuisine of the harbor town.
After a full meal, since the next road is different, Loki has no time to delay, and after paying the bill, he directly said goodbye and left the tavern.
According to the previous inquiry, the half-elf passed through several blocks, and did not walk long before coming to the Silver Flame Church in the city.
The Silver Flame Church located in Bluewater City is the chief priest of the Cooper Valley in the Grand Diocese, and the Silver Flame Church here is much larger than the Fog Castle City and Senjin Town Church combined.
A tall building similar to the Gothic style of the previous life, made of gray and white stone bricks, is the Silver Flame Cathedral, and the silver flame symbol on the top spire is even higher than the castle of the lord of the baron.
Behind some of the faithful, Loki made a low-key entry into the prayer hall, in front of which was a statue of a silver-flame goddess for prayer, and a common priest preaching the teachings.
He secretly glanced around, and found a male priest in the hall, looking at the silver flame lines on the white robe, although he was one rank higher than the ordinary priest, he was not the highest leader in the white priest here.
A knight in fine armor spotted the half-elf and immediately stopped him.
"Stop, it is forbidden for believers to come and go as they please, and if you want to make a separate confession, please come back after the prayer is over. ”
The priestess of Silver Flame walked over with a frown on his face when he heard the voice.
Loki handed over a letter at the right time, and the envelope had the logo of the archpriest and the remnants of the red fire paint, which was also a letter seal that could only be mastered by priests and above here.
The priest with a straight face checked the letter, and it contained the approval of the 'Intermediate Limb Rebirth' divine technique.
Although he could barely use this intermediate divine technique, it was not signed and approved by him, and on it was the name of His Excellency the Priestess in White, Filton Russell.
After taking a closer look at Loki and confirming his half-elf identity, the male priest's face was still so rigid, no different from before.
"Half-elf, if you're lucky today, wait here for a while, and I'll report to Lord Russell. ”
After a long wait, Loki was allowed to meet him.
Following this knight of the stairs, passing several flights of stairs to the cathedral, the building is full of traces of erosion of time, with a simple and sacred taste, but also contains a repressive heart, that unique religious mystery.
Entering the office of the white-clothed priest at the top, a silver-haired old man with a peaceful face was sitting behind his desk.
Without listening to the knight's detailed introduction, with the keen vision of the half-elf, he could identify the style of the sacrificial robe, and he could find that the old man was none other than the white-clothed priest and the highest priest in the priesthood, His Excellency Filton Russell.
"Hello, Your Excellency Russerguis......"
"Hello, Mr. Loki. ”
After greeting him respectfully, Loki took out another letter requesting 'improved potions' and handed it to His Excellency the Priestess in White.
"I know that you, a half-elf young man, are from Senjin Town, and I approved these two applications for your merit exchange. ”
The white-clothed priest had a kind face, and even his voice had an unusual contagious effect, as if it had the effect of calming the mind and spirit.
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