Chapter 190: Guess Who I Am (3)
The two monster oxen ran much faster than the horses and ate a lot of food.
During the break, Donner saw them eat the weeds in a row on the side of the road.
The bullock cart is also much larger than the horse-drawn cart in Middle-earth, and although the interior decoration is not particularly elaborate, the bold and bright color scheme and bizarre patterns are full of exotic atmosphere.
Along the longitudinal axis of the body, there are two rows of seats facing each other, and the animal leather that wraps the seats should be untanned, rugged but comfortable.
The seats were spacious, and the trio of Ale, Phoebe, and Zinia sat side by side across from Donner, and they didn't look cramped.
Along the way, in order to avoid embarrassment, Arley often takes the initiative to find something to say, and the content is mostly interesting things that happened in the college life and trials.
Donner just listened, occasionally nodding his head, and after receiving such encouragement, Aleh and Phoebe would talk more.
However, there is not much to talk about in ordinary college life, and when it comes to trials, it is necessary to bypass the demonic beasts, as well as the sad topics of the dead Winster and others, so from the next day, Alie began to introduce the various situations of the Fire Sanctuary to Donner.
He thought that even if the other party happened to be a member of the Fire Sacred Academy, he could talk more about the affairs within the jurisdiction of the Holy Courtyard to help him recover his memory.
In short, during the three days of crossing the Redwood Plains, Donner had learned a lot about the Sanctuary.
Three days later, the ox cart reached the northernmost point of the plain, and Alie paid for the journey with the magic crystal, which was the universal currency throughout the Magic Continent.
Standing in the town closest to the mountains, Donner had to work very hard to keep his emotions in check and avoid showing a look of surprise or admiration.
In front of you, the mountains dominate the entire field of view, and all the peaks are towering into the sky.
It's like gathering all the mountains in the world in one place for admiration.
After that, the group of four slowly made their way up the hill through the cable car station built in the town.
It was only at this time that Donner saw that the rope, which was as thick as an adult's thigh, was made of dozens or hundreds of animal tendons, and the power for the cable car to rise did not come from the pulleys suspended from the cable, but from the wind magic array set up on the body.
Probably because it was so tight that it ate the weight of the cable car, the cable didn't sag - there was also a possibility that the wind magic array installed on the cable car might also provide upward buoyancy.
After a while, the cable car arrives at the transit station on the mountainside, and from here you look down into the distance, and in the valley between the mountains, there are herds of demonic beasts and looming fences.
"This beast farm is too close to the Sequoia Plains, and all the beasts are low-level magical beasts, which are used as feed for demon pets. Ale explained.
"In the beastyard under the Sacred Courtyard Mountain, you can see a more powerful magical beast...... "Phoebe added.
"Yes, Phoebe's father is the steward of the Twilight Beast Farm...... Ah Huang is produced there......"
Phoebe heard Aleti her father, deliberately not speaking, but secretly observing Donner's reaction.
Donner still nodded silently.
Phoebe was a little disappointed in his reaction, but the feeling was fleeting—yes, the position of steward of the beast was a good thing for the Madtim, but in the eyes of the Herians, it was nothing.
After about three or four cable car stops, Donner and his party finally reached the top of the mountain, which was already above the clouds.
At this point, Donner once again found the shock he had when he first arrived in the Magic Continent.
Hundreds of mountain peaks towering above the sea of clouds, like a fairyland.
It's just that there are no immortals driving the clouds here, but countless cables are connected between the various mountains. Some of the mountaintops have cables that connect them like cobwebs, while others have only one solitary one.
On top of the cable, you can see a cable car going back and forth, but because the distance is too far, it looks like a small worm wriggling in a spider web.
Interestingly, none of these peaks are covered in snow, which Downer speculates is probably due to the fact that the difference in air pressure between the different altitudes of the world is very small, so the temperature difference is not significant.
"This is the scenery you are familiar with...... Allie said in due course.
Donner had already summed up the differences between the different classes of the Wizarding Continent through the scattered information he had provided in his previous speech.
The Porternes, like Layla's, can only live on flat land or in valleys, and work at the lowest level.
Madeims like Aleh and Phoebe live at different heights on the mountainside, depending on their abilities and circumstances.
And the noblest of the Helians, with the exception of a few students who studied in the Lower House of Commons, lived almost entirely above the clouds.
The cable car travels from mountain to mountain at a much faster speed than when climbing, and it is almost the same as flying.
The four of them only rested for one night at a post on a certain mountain peak on the way, and arrived at Mt. Shengyuan in the evening of the next day.
When you get here, the cable cars are much denser than when you first left the Sequoia Plains, and there is often a row of cable cars hanging on the same cable.
Looking at the Sacred Courtyard Mountain in front of him, Donner was sure that it was certainly not the mountain that Layla had pointed out to him—she was not to blame, the girl had never been so far away.
The height of the mountain above the clouds alone is already impressive, and the red buildings that occupy the entire summit are not like human beings, but more like a miracle of creation.
At this point, the cable car is diagonally downward, about to cross the clouds again.
The group of four people all tilted their heads and stared at the towering red building motionlessly.
It wasn't until the cable car descended below the clouds that the four reluctantly withdrew their eyes.
"I'll probably never have the chance to go to the Sacred Courtyard in my life......," Allie sighed.
“...... Senior, you must have a chance!" Phoebe encouraged.
Alie smiled bitterly and said leisurely, "It's good to even take a look......"
As he said this, his eyes glanced at Donner, intentionally or unintentionally.
Donner didn't pay attention to this detail, he had his own thoughts--was Rick really there? She wouldn't have an accident, would she? When would he be able to see her and make sure she was safe?
In addition, as the distance between him and Layla grew, the mental connection between Donner and her became weaker and weaker, and by this time, he was completely unable to send instructions to the other party.
But for some reason, he had a feeling that as long as the connection was there, even if it was as thin as a gossamer, Layla would never do anything against him.
......
The lower courtyard of the Fire Sacred Temple was built on a mountainside two or three thousand meters above the ground.
At this height, there was a rare period of gentleness in the mountain—whether it was natural or human, and after so much shock, Donner was no longer sure.
The dark red buildings of the college are built along this gentle slope, forming a huge ring around the mountain.
If you are walking on foot, it will take you a few days to walk the loop in a circle.
The college has a cable car station every other section that leads to the surrounding mountains.
And Alie probably deliberately chose the route, the four of them just got off the cable car, and after walking for a short time, they arrived at the core of the entire lower courtyard.
Like the Imperial Palace, this complex of two huge gardens and a natural waterfall belonged to the most powerful man in the House of Commons, Abbot Sardinia.
(Ask for a monthly pass!Ask for a recommended ticket!) (To be continued.) )