Following.

Early in the morning, after Chen Lun got up and washed, he asked Golov to go and return the hotel room, and then left Guangming Town with the cadres.

The group rented a large carriage again and headed for the royal city tourmaline Kloster.

The journey was boring and boring, and Alex volunteered to act as a spicer, singing songs with enthusiasm, using accordion, harmonica and flute, playing in turn, and Antonio couldn't control his desire to sing, humming and chirping along with the melody.

In the evening.

Maggie looked through the car window and saw the majestic walls of the royal city from afar.

"It's here! We're in the Intraurans! ”

She said excitedly.

The other cadres also showed curiosity and expectation, and looked ahead from the lifted curtain. Everyone present has lived in the Trisur Empire for so many years, although they all know that there is such a heart city, but they have never been there.

Now, they have finally arrived at the heart of the Empire, Tourmaline Kloster.

In the eyes of all, the high wall stood on a huge mountain range, ivory white, neat and tall, and even shimmered with holy golden light in the light of the setting sun.

Dozens of symmetrical minarets are built on high walls, each with a golden flag on the top, fluttering in the wind and the sound of hunting. The banner was painted with a huge sun face, solemn and solemn, which is exactly the picture of the sun royal family.

The layout of the Intramuros is divided into three layers, the central area, the upper city and the lower city area, each of which is built according to the height of the mountain, and the core and most important central area is located on the top of the mountain.

Therefore, the royal city that everyone sees is actually like a mountain full of all kinds of buildings.

The carriage traveled along the main road and soon came to a huge square "at the foot of the mountain", which had a very meaningful name, the first place where the sun shines at the beginning of the sun, that is, the first checkpoint before entering the royal city, which is convenient for the inhabitants to move around, and allows travelers and carriages entering and leaving the royal city to stop for a short time.

Golov drove the carriage past the crowd to the steps in the depths of the square, where the large white marble pavement sloped up to a huge arch at the end.

At the base of the steps are flanked by large fortress walls, making the steps look like a canyon crack between two mountains. Countless statues of heroes who had made outstanding contributions to the Trisur Empire in the past stood in the center of the steps, arranged in a straight line, and at first glance there were no less than fifty.

Bands of well-dressed and well-armored Imperial guards, armed with spears and shields, patrolled up and down the steps, their cloaks painted with images of sun faces, the tops of fully enclosed helmets, and long golden feathers that swayed in the wind.

Kaka......

Dense shin armor trampled on the stone steps with a dull sound.

Chen Lun looked at these guards from the car window and nodded secretly, although they were not transcendental, they had also taken transcendent potions, or received some kind of mysterious blessing, and their physical qualities were different from ordinary people.

Coupled with daily training, this group of heavily armored guards with strong armor has the strength to be one to ten.

Don't look at them all just holding cold weapons, in fact, each guard also carries two flintlock pistols, if you take it for granted that they are easy to bully, you will only die a miserable death.

In his previous life, Chen Lun had not seen those players who had died, being shot indiscriminately and beaten into a sieve.

After the verification of the Imperial guards and registration personnel of the Rising Plaza, the carriage that Chen Lun was riding successfully passed the review, went straight up the carriageway along the steps, crossed the arch, and successfully entered the interior of the tourmaline Kloster.

"This is the lower part of the royal city?"

Maggie asked curiously, looking at the scenery outside the window.

"It feels so bustling here...... Hey, it's strange that the carriage can move without horses! ”

As she spoke, they saw an open-top retro steam cart driving down the street, with the driver at the front of the car with a curved steering wheel, and a middle-class couple in the back seat of the sofa.

At the rear of the car, there are two trumpet-shaped vents, and with the rotation of the machine and gears at the bottom, thick white gas is sprayed from the rear of the car.

"I ...... I think I've seen it in magazines, it's supposed to be a 'steam car', a product developed by a company in Wangcheng two years ago, and also shown at the Empire Exposition, it doesn't need horses, it only needs to burn coal...... But I've heard it's expensive. ”

Connie said suddenly.

The others looked at her in surprise, much to her embarrassed.

With a smile on his face, Chen Lun quietly enjoyed the scenery outside the window...... Steam cars, rail trains, vending machines, street theatres and bicycle vendors are just a few of the cityscapes that are very different from the rest of the world.

Memories flashed in his eyes, and when he first came to Wangcheng in his previous life, he was also quite surprised, not only because of the high level of scientific and technological development here, but also because there were many black technology products that didn't even exist in real life.

The inhabitants here come from all over the world, but most of them live in affluence, even in the lower city. The most important thing is that the law and order here is perfect, and the crime rate is frighteningly low.

But this is really normal, not only the Sun Royal Family is here, but the headquarters of the asylum and the branches of the Seven Righteous God Churches are all gathered together, except for some "ignorant and ignorant" ordinary criminals, but all transcendents with normal brains dare not make a mistake here.

"Mr. Jack, where are we going now?"

Golov's voice came from outside the wagon curtain.

Chen Lun looked at everyone with a look of curiosity and expectation, thought for a while and said:

"Let's go to the top of the center, and let's settle down at the stronghold of the Kang Hui Council...... The upper and lower urban areas are very large, and we will not leave the royal city for a short time, and you will have more time to go shopping in the future. ”

"Yes, Captain."

Golov replied respectfully, and immediately gave a shout to the horses and whipped the whip.

Another thing that distinguishes Wangcheng from other cities is that the road signs are very well done, not only with huge directional and location signs, but also with special personnel hired by the local government to be on duty 24 hours a day at the information booth.

Golov didn't need to stop and ask for directions to know what to do.

Wheels......

The carriage drove through the streets, turning around and coming to a huge circular square, the second square of Tourmaline Closter, the Place of the Rising Sun, which had another function besides supporting the large events of the lower town.

That's the oversized lift!

From the lower town to the upper town, the height difference is nearly 100 meters, and if you take the main road, you need to climb around the mountain seven times, and the road is quite long.

Therefore, this "big lift" in Rising Sun Square provides enough convenience.

It runs round trips every half hour and is free for travelers, businessmen and residents in need.

This is also what Chen Lun told Golov in advance, otherwise he would not have known that there was such a huge man-made project in the royal city, which could be called a wonder and a miracle.

When Chen Lun and his entourage arrived at the big lift, it happened to be only a few minutes before the next round of starts, and soon the circular support plate in the center of the Rising Sun Square was lifted up, revealing a thick cylindrical bearing shaft at the bottom, and countless large and small gears turned, accompanied by a huge clattering sound, and steam came out from dozens of air vents on the edge of the support plate.

They were accompanied by a dozen wagons and hundreds of pedestrians.

The speed of the prop rise is not slow, which is equivalent to the elevator that Chen Lun lived in his previous life.

Upon arrival in Uptown, the carriage was once again vetted, this time more stringently, with not only identification checks, but also special questioning.

Fortunately, after Chen Lun showed the documents of the Kang Yi Council and his own consul's badge, he was not entangled too much...... Even three civilians stood up from their chairs in shock and saluted in apology.

Even in Wangcheng, where the powerful and wealthy merchants are rampant, Chen Lun's identity is also the top of the big people, and they are extremely rare.

The top of the Seven Orthodox Churches!

Lord Jakespet, one of the ten consuls of the Senate of the Confederation!

Chen Lun didn't waste time with them, and after expressing his affirmation of their seriousness in their work, he was escorted out of the distance by several fully armored Imperial guards.

The carriage continued from the upper town and along the main road to the heights.

The Uptown was populated by middle-class and wealthy merchants, and was home to some of the empire's most famous industries and companies, as well as their headquarters.

The streets are a notch higher than the lower town, where high-rise buildings and large, high-end billboards abound.

Connecting the central area are eight straight steps, from all directions.

After some scrutiny again, the carriage finally entered the heart of Tourmaline Kloster, the central area.

The first thing that catches your eye is the "Fire Pattern Square" paved with withered patterns.

It is the site of decrees and important events of the Sun Crown, and is also home to the annual Imperial Celebration Day.

Now that the celebration day is just over 20 days away, the authorities have begun to prepare, and many areas have already built basic wooden platforms, and some guards patrol back and forth.

In each direction of the southeast, north, and west of the Fire Emblem Square, there is a church area, corresponding to the Seven Orthodox Churches. The castle of the Sun Kingdom is located due north, on the highest part of the mountain, and the huge golden palace can be seen from a great distance.

The headquarters of the Imperial Asylum is located not far below the palace, like a dutiful bodyguard.

"Mr. Jack, the branch of the Congenital Council is due east...... It used to be a church area that originally belonged to the Red Apple Church, but now it seems that it is still being renovated after the handover. ”

Golov said as he drove the carriage into the carriage.

"Well, the building left behind by the Red Apple Church naturally needs to be replaced, but it's been two months, why hasn't it been completed yet?"

Chen Lun frowned slightly.

He was appointed by the Council of Kang, and under the instructions of the Speaker Azgilro, he came to the royal city to serve as the head of the branch, and the relevant information was already known.

According to expectations, the renovation of the premises of the Kang Yi Council should have been completed by the middle of last month, but it is still working.

Chen Lun listened to the tinkling sound in his ears, and his eyes were deep.

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The royal city of the Kang Parliament is stationed.

The original Gothic church style has changed dramatically, and it has become a boxy and solemn hall. Except for the main building, which has been largely renovated, the rest of the building is still under construction.

Dozens or hundreds of workers were busy, and the lobby was crowded with "believers".

These residents came from all walks of life, ranging from the powerful in the central district to the ordinary people of the lower city, but the most were merchants from the upper city...... As the new Orthodox Church, the Council of Conrad preaches to the outside world that His Majesty Conrad, the "witness of the contract", will guarantee the absolute justice of the contract and severely punish those who violate the contract.

The attraction to the merchant community is nothing less than huge.

“…… In my eyes, I see your devotion to the 'God of Contract', and she will protect everyone who keeps the contract, and severely punish those who break the contract by any means necessary to obtain benefits! ”

On the notice stand in the lobby, a middle-aged man in a black trench coat wearing glasses was holding the Bible of the Kang Yi Parliament, the "Instrument of Justice", and said to the believers in the audience.

Two young men dressed in black, standing guard at the bottom of the stage, and in front of them was a donation box, and believers were constantly coming forward to put coins into the ...... There are even wealthy businessmen who directly lose their bank vouchers, and the amount can range from hundreds of gold pounds to thousands of pounds.

"Two days ago, an uptown resident came to the church and told me in the confessional that he had cheated people in a business in his youth...... He feared that his sins would be liquidated by the 'God of Contracts'. ”

The man in black with glasses said in a deep voice.

There was an uproar in the audience.

The believers were horrified because many of them had broken the covenant. But no one dared to tell their black history here, and even they chose to forget about it.

Double standards are the root of human inferiority, neither wanting others to violate the contract, but also unwilling to admit their own faults.

Seeing the appearance of this group of believers, the corners of the black-clothed and glassed man's mouth raised slightly, and then he ordered someone to drag a large golden wine glass, which contained a transparent and clear liquid.

"But don't worry, this is the 'Holy Water of Atonement' of the Council of Concentrium, and you only need to drink a cup to erase the sins of the past...... After all, you have not heard the gospel of our Lord before, and this is an opportunity for you. ”

When a believer asked if the holy water of atonement would cost money, the man in black and glasses shook his head.

"It is my Lord's mercy to give you the opportunity to atone for your sins, and naturally I will not charge any fee, which is blasphemy against my Lord...... However, if you are convinced of the depth of your sin, you can also donate it as a reward to our Lord. ”

"Thank you for your questions, Father Brendan."

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, a fat wealthy merchant respectfully performed a prayer for the council, that is, he raised his hands flat to his chest, and then gently patted his left chest in the order of left and then right.

"I ...... I want to drink a cup of 'Holy Water of Atonement', Father. ”

Brendan, a man in black glasses, smiled and raised his hand.

"Of course, please."

The fat rich merchant stepped forward with a big belly, took the "holy water of atonement" poured by a man in black, and drank it, although it was colorless and tasteless, like ordinary drinking water, he seemed to feel his body and soul, as if they had been washed.

He let out a sigh of relief, and laughed happily.

Immediately, the fat rich businessman did not hesitate to take out an Imperial Bank voucher and put it into the donation box.

"Twelve hundred pounds, thank my Lord for his forgiveness and redemption for me."

He said reverently.

Fr. Brendan looked relieved and nodded appreciatively.

Seeing this, many other believers came forward to ask for "holy water of atonement for sins", and then, like fat and wealthy merchants, they looked relieved and finally made donations.

The people in front do this, and the people in the back are too embarrassed to leave.

However, at this moment, a man in black hurriedly walked to Father Brendan's side, leaned over his head and whispered:

"Councilor Brendan, the Archon Jack of the Senate is here."

“？！”

Brendan boy hole miniature.

He quickly calmed his rapid breathing, and thought flashed in his eyes.

"How can it be so fast...... Anyway, we're only in charge of this church for the time being, and since he's here, we'll hand it over to him...... It's a pity that I can't make more gold pounds. ”