"Will the drachma run out? Well, it's not like I haven't thought about it. But the use of drachmas always has only 6,666 veterans on the gold roster, so it is very stable. In addition, the main problem for drachma now is not inventory, but how to import it. I said before that you can go and buy ice cream with drachma, but you can only buy ice cream. ”

"What does that mean?"

"Meaning, your drachma has to be approved by those silhouettes, because they come from the era when the drachmas were actually in circulation. The drachma they recognize is the real drachma. So there are very limited ways to introduce drachmas into the overall system. ”

"Wait, so is there any use for anything other than everyday consumption like ice cream? Is it trade? ”

"The drachma is a symbol of 'money' that is recognized by the spirit world, so it can indeed be used and traded. In addition, swords, gold cups, scepters, and coins are used in divination, and this coin refers to drachmas. Oh yes, this one is for you. ”

As he spoke, he pulled out another small purse.

"This is the mission prop this time, and it can be regarded as an allocation from the internal guards, 50 pieces per person. If you come across something you can talk to, give them coins. ”

Shang Luo took the purse. Although there are 50 pieces, it is also light. Each piece is only the size of a fingernail, and the size of a subway ticket is about the same size as a small copper plate for five cents, and the thickness is about the same. But this is a high-purity silver coin, far less solid than a copper coin, and seems to be able to bend it with a single force.

These dracos also had a lot of traces of use right away. Most of them are not perfectly round, and they will definitely get stuck in the vending machine.

He tried to grab one and weigh it, but it was too light to weigh it.

"1 drachma weight is converted to the current metric system, which is 4.37 grams. Because the drachma is originally a unit of weight, the silver coin of 1 drachma is so small. However, the value of the currency is not low, and you can buy ordinary spirits with a single drachma. Don't give too much at once, or you'll be targeted. ”

"Huh? Wouldn't it be a loss to take a drachma to buy an ice cream? ”

"No, it's an old taste, but the original price isn't that expensive. Now sell 1 drachma, in fact, just because there is no way to change, we have not yet found a way to split the drachma. ”

"Is that the reason for this?"

"The reasons for this are complex, but this is the main reason for the operation. Many of the things you trade in Alexandria are actually a drachma, and they don't always cost the same price as ice cream. Well, so don't worry too much. ”

"Eh" Shang Luo was suddenly stunned for a moment, "Please wait a minute." ”

He walked to the kitchen next door with the coin. Karin was washing the dishes – this Friday, she doesn't have classes, so she will try to do some chores at home.

"Karin, look what this is!" While Karin turned around, he shoved a drachmas into Karin's hand.

"Is it money?" Before she could look down, she understood the meaning of what she was holding.

Karin was also stunned for a moment - she had always felt the world through her own senses of sight, touch, and hearing, but this coin gave her a . A clear feeling.

She can only be described as clear, because her feelings have never been clearer. It's like a layer of glass, a layer of fog, and there is always a thick barrier between her and the world, just like touching the world through a wetsuit.

This pathetic barrier made her know that she was unusual from the beginning, so that she couldn't even taste the taste of the soup. However, this coin gave her an incomparably clear feeling, even more complex than "touch".

"How's it going, how does it feel?"

"Fantastic feeling. Like. It was as if I had reached out from my glove and had a clear feeling. It's not just the hand that is outstretched, there are more complex sensations than touch: exchange, security, pleasure, choice. That's all I can put into words, but there seems to be more to it than just words. ”

"Have you studied before?"

"Nope. But I just know. Not sure why. ”

[That's the horizon of phlogiston.] Before I didn't have the camera on this phone, I could only experience the world through that view. However, she does not seem to have been able to adapt to this vision, as she has always considered herself the daughter of the Kessos. If she gets used to it, she should be able to get more information. But. Is this the magic of elves, sometimes it's really enviable. 】

"Would you be envious?"

[Don't forget, she has been living like this for 10 years, and she has grown up healthy. She's not just a boarder, she's really alive and recognized by the world. I occasionally want to see the world in this way, but it's not bad on my phone, at least I don't have to walk on my own. 】

"I see"

Shang Luo closed her hand: "If you don't mind, please take this drachma." ”

"Can I really take it? This seems precious? ”

"Actually, it's not that precious, but the information you provide is precious. This is not a gift for you as Karin, it is for yourself. Anyway, thanks. I don't know what you like, but that's all I can give you. ”

It's time to go. Riding in the same pick-up truck that came, Mayor Keso staggered the crowd in the direction of the Sacred Grove.

Out of the town is the intersection, where the statue of the three-phase god stands.

The stone statue has three faces, each facing three directions at the intersection. The torch is held aloft in the right hand on all three sides, but the left hand holds a book, a dagger, and a rope. The three sides symbolize Luna, the god of the moon, Hecate, and Diana. This is what Shang Luo has seen before, and now there is an identical one in the basement of Jinyiwei.

The truck drove towards the side with the dagger, which was a symbol of Diana's side. The temple inside the Sacred Forest was originally dedicated to Diana.

"Come on." Seeing the stone statue, Shang Luo suddenly remembered another thing. He asked Apollonia:

"I remember I was in Alexandria and saw Helios' Sun carriage. Does it know what's going on here? ”

Of course he does. And I think he also knows that Phaethon is now in your hands. 】

"Good fellow, won't he settle accounts with me?"

[No, that's why the Romans trusted Helios.] Mithras Helios is the god of absolutely righteous oaths, and it is only natural that he should pay the debt for his mistakes, even his children. Although he may seem too rigid at times, he will keep his promises. But Phaethon, if this guy had half of his heart like Helios, he wouldn't have suffered such a catastrophe. Of course, her calamity is your chance, and it seems that luck is conserved. It will run from one person to another. 】

"Everyone!" Suddenly, Titus pointed ahead, "Ahead is the Sacred Forest." Then according to the plan, you have to get off at the predetermined place. Shang Luo went down first - how to go inside, remember? ”

"Cypress. If you go to a place where there are cypress trees, you will be close to the location of the king of the forest. ”

"Good. Be prepared. I'm going to open the box, what is this big thing here? ”

(End of chapter)