Pillars of Ita

The big purchase was originally planned to start on the second day after arriving in Einbrok, but in fact, since everyone has been on the empty sea for more than a month since Colin-Ishurian, no one can cheer up the next day Come—including Fang Plover himself.

In the end, the plan was postponed to the third day. Everyone on the Seven Seas Traveler had a whole day off on the second day. Most people spent the day in bed and slept beautifully all day.A few energetic guys, such as Tianlan, Paparall and Box, wandered around the hotel and got a feel for the situation in this area.

The old city where 'Gears and Magic Books' is located was originally a craftsman's district, but after the craftsman's district was relocated to the adjacent central district, it became empty and became the old town.Most of the people who live here are workers from the 'Moubis' mobile fortress to the industrial area between here, working in steel factories or other alchemy factories.

The people who live here are considered to be the low-level civilians of Aiyin Brock.The imperial system is strict, and citizens are divided into several levels, and the corresponding status is given to the contribution to the empire.Whether it is a craftsman, an adventurer, an alchemist, a mage, or a clergyman, a soldier.

To a certain extent, the empire will grant noble titles, usually knights or knights, and then the twelfth rank of the empire, until the grand duke.However, since the era of the Northern Empire of Ohni XI, few people have been able to rise to the third rank of Earl.Most of the nobles were promoted internally, the titles were inherited and transferred, and the civilians ascended to the sky in one step, very few.

Fang Yan first reported his safety to his uncle Tang Sheng and his aunt, saying that he had successfully arrived in the empire, and now the two have returned to Earth, but he is no longer a stowaway and can communicate between the two worlds through official channels.

Ms. Zhang Rou reminded him to answer Tang Xin's letter.Although Tang Xin and Ai Xiaoxiao had already returned to school, Fang Yan knew very well that his cousin, if he asked his uncle and aunt to tell the news, he would probably be scolded, so he hurriedly responded.

Then he returned the letter from his tutor, and the other party only asked about the status of the thesis and when he planned to return to Earth.

Finally there was Miss Scarpe, but there was still no news from there, which made him very worried.

Fang Yan wanted to ask Su Changfeng for help, but after dialing the number, there was a busy tone and no one answered.In the end, someone from the military came to tell him that the other party had gone to Etalia.

It is said that the incident in the northern border caused quite a stir.

It can be foreseen that Xingmen Port will be busy dealing with the affairs of the super sports league for a long time in the future.In fact, Fang Yan didn't know many people in Xingmen Port, and there was also Ambassador Liao, but he couldn't use his personal affairs to bother others, so he had to give up.

Besides Fang Plover, Miss May seemed to be busy with her own affairs.

Unlike others, this Miss Knight is a very strict self-discipline.On the second day, I made a full schedule. First, I went to the Ori Temple for a friendly visit, and then communicated with the Einbrok Knights. After completing the official duties of the Knights, I went to the Adventurer's Guild to investigate the information I needed.

She went out early in the morning and was busy until about three o'clock in the afternoon before returning to the hotel.Fang Plover told her not to forget tomorrow's group activities, and the lady knight also sternly agreed. "I see," she replied, "Mr. Ed."

"This is not a request," Fang Plover scratched his head, not knowing what to say.The way the lady knight speaks is sometimes confusing, "It's just that now that you're here, everyone thinks you're a member of the ship."

Mei Yi looked a little happy after hearing this, watched him nod seriously, and replied again: "Well, Mei knows."

Speaking of which, her status on the ship is a bit special.May is not considered a member of the Seven Seas Brigade, she just came to Oshu to investigate the damage to Sanshak's treasure at the request of the Knights, and acted with them for the time being.

But she stayed on the ship for several months, fought side by side with everyone in Kailano and the North, and developed feelings for everyone.In addition, she didn't mention leaving herself, and everyone subconsciously counted this lady knight as a member of the ship.

Even the Paparars, who were a little afraid of her at first, would occasionally say hello to May—of course, he was always so carefree.

This also made Fang Plover a little confused. He called out Parker alone more than once, telling him to be more careful and not to wander around in front of Miss May. After all, the matter of Sanshak has not been counted.

However, after hearing his words, the Pappalar showed a very strange expression, watching him hesitate to speak, as if he wanted to say something but didn't know how to speak.Seeing the other party's strange appearance, Fang Yan couldn't help asking:
"What happened to you?"

"It's nothing." The Pappalar shook his head like a rattle, but after thinking about it, he asked carefully, "If I didn't tell the truth, would I be thrown off the ship?"

"Of course not," Fang Yan felt that this guy's brain was out of order again. "If you do this, you will have been kicked off the ship a hundred times. Of course, if you harm everyone's interests for your own selfishness, I will not do it no matter what. Be merciful."

Parker breathed a sigh of relief. "Of course not. I'm a famous nightingale in Sanshak. How could I do such a shameful thing?"

"Shut up, don't mention Sanshak, remember!"

After this episode, everyone on the Seven Seas Traveler gathered on time in the morning of the third day.

Luo Yu, Ji Ta, and Tian Lan, plus Alisa, Zi Zi, Parker, Luo Hao, Baggins, Siesta, Big Cat Man, Attila, and Miss Mei, and finally Fang Plover and the girl standing beside him. The Miss Ship Officer next to him, together with Miss Tata and Fang Nini, who were sitting on his shoulders from one left to the other and invisible to others, Fang Nini, apart from Ai Xiaoxiao, Tang Xin who left temporarily, and Miss May, they were not considered members of the Seven Seas Brigade. members of the group.

Here are all fifteen main members of the Seven Seas Brigade.

For an adventure group that has its own sailboat and started to travel on the empty sea, this number is not much, but it can be regarded as a start-up framework.With the addition of Forest, Pasha, and Ms. Kuisu from the Second Regiment, the Seven Seas Brigade looks like a formal team.

This was a rare group activity for the Seven Seas Brigade since its establishment. Miss Nightingale was very interested and suggested that everyone take a photo here as a souvenir.Others also thought this idea was great, so everyone gathered together and took a picture at the door of 'Gears and Magic Book'.

The photo was taken by Fang Plover's Clockwork Fairy, and it was first uploaded to the private community of the Seven Seas Brigade, and then found a way to copy it using the means of this world.Except for Tian Lan who made a funny pose above, everyone else looked very serious.

Then a group of people went to the city in a mighty way.

Aynbrok is a very strange place.

This is the capital of steel, and it is also the city of magic where there are many alchemy workshops, and the smoke from the steel factory covers the sky. The magic technology, material wealth, talents and ideas of the whole continent and Etalia are gathered here.

To ordinary people, this place looks like a huge and complex labyrinth, with steel trusses across the sky of the city, magic pipelines, towering cores of magic furnaces, factories, chimneys, and the mobile fortress "Mobius" monster The vistas mirror each other.

But there is also a strong atmosphere of life in it, the newspaper kiosks that can be seen everywhere at the corners of the alleys, the communication crystal nodes set on the metal base by the alchemists, and the huge magic lighting system, and the jingling and melodious sounds of the magic rail cars. sound.

It's old here—

The airport of Einbrok was built two centuries ago. The huge steel tower supported by countless truss structures in the center of the city is covered with rust everywhere. The Alchemist Association spends huge manpower and money to maintain it every year.

But it is also the airport with the largest throughput in the whole continent.The Imperial Air Traffic Management Bureau has set up fourteen waterways up and down the inner city, and the complex shipping system is divided into upper, middle and lower layers.Look up to the sky from anywhere in the city and you can see something like this:

The boats criss-crossing in the sky are flowing continuously, moving forward slowly, converging towards the giant tower in the center, or leaving from there.

But trendy——

Commercial elements can be seen everywhere, banners are drawn on airships in the sky, and huge metal billboards, most of which are some kind of popular magical products.There are not only those for nobles, but also for adventurers and civilians, and there are even admonitions that read the imperial articles and exhort people to be good from the temple.

Fang Yan even saw the stills of the troupe's performance, a huge banner depicting a knight saving a fallen kingdom and a princess.

A corny story.

There are so many different things.

The streets are full of groups of alchemists, mages, and adventurers from the adventure guild wearing overcoats. A large number of Chosen are among them, mixing with the aborigines.These people seem to have gotten used to the life of Ein Brock, while reading the newspaper, while waiting for the magic rail car, some people are discussing the current news——

Those topics included some novel alchemical product, a newly ascended guild, gossip about a great man, or a war in the Empire.

Yes, the empire is always at war, either externally or internally, and over time, people are not surprised.

"Mr. Ed, what's that?" May stared at the steel truss across the sky and asked sternly.Miss Cavalier is a very interesting person, she sometimes seems stern, but innocent at the same time.If you have something to say, you won't hide it in your heart, you will say it directly.

What she doesn't understand, she won't pretend to understand, but will ask.But they often get to the bottom of it, and often offend people because of it.Fortunately, everyone has long been used to the way she speaks, and understands that Miss Knight is sincere in her heart, and she is not really targeting anyone.

"That's Ayn Brock's rail transit system," Fang Plover thought for a while, and added, "It's not a magic rail car, but a part of the city's defense system. The alchemists from the mobile fortress 'Moby' Uth' was inspired, and derived from its defense mechanism, this system was extended to the entire city.

In normal times, this system can be used to dispatch goods and bulk materials. In wartime, it can be converted into a delivery platform for giant magic weapons. Some giant battle structures, war fortresses on 'Mobius', and magic fortresses can all use this system A system to realize the position layout. "

The magic pipelines criss-crossing over the city are the energy supply network of this system.

Everyone imagined the scene and felt a little shocked.

However, although the empire is in a state of war anytime and anywhere, no one really wants to see the war happening before their eyes, especially here in the hinterland of the empire.

In fact, Fang Plover himself is full of novelties about this Ossurian empire. There are too many differences between this place and Kaolin-Ishurian. Such a big city, but simple and natural, has its own fairy tale and fantasy beauty.

The empire is like a big city with fierce competition, criss-crossing steel beams, dense network of magic pipelines, thick smoke covering the sky, and fiercely changing thoughts, all of which push this ancient and new country to the forefront of this era .

While everyone was chatting, they entered a more prosperous business district.

Before setting off, Mr. Pusher actually found a guide for them.It was Laila whom everyone had met two days ago. Today is the middle of the month (Ausurians take one day off every twelve days), and she just happens to be free to do a part-time job.

When Pusche introduced this job to her, Laila was actually a little bit resistant at first, after all, being a high-level alchemist made her instinctively feel a little scared.

But the former was persuasive, telling her that Fang Plover and his party were easy to get along with, and the two sides had also negotiated a price, which was a reward that Leila couldn't refuse.In addition, she was also somewhat curious about the other party's plovers, so she finally complied reluctantly.

She arrived earlier than everyone else today and stood alone in the hall.Fang Yan noticed that the girl was wearing a mage robe that was newer than that day, and she was tidy and meticulous, but still looked cramped, and pushed her glasses with her hands from time to time.

But thinking of the dilapidated traces on the spectacle frame, Laila subconsciously covered that spot with her hands, and seemed a little at a loss for a while.

Fortunately, it was Ms. Nightingale who was good at dealing with people, and she smiled and asked the other party a few words about the customs of Aiyin Brock, which eased the atmosphere.

Pushe also told Fang Plover.

Let them not have a charity mentality because they feel sorry for each other. The price negotiated by the two parties is actually within the reasonable range of a day's guide.

And Fang Plover is not the boy who didn't understand anything now, and he can roughly guess why, so he nodded in response.

After getting along with each other for a while, Laila finally relaxed a lot, but she was still stiff, and followed everyone step by step.When Alisa, or Sylviede, or others asked something, she would describe and supplement as best she could.

Occasionally, the girl will take the initiative to mention something to them, if she thinks of it, or if she thinks it will help the other party and the others.It can be seen that this girl is trying her best to be worthy of her salary.

Her view of the city is the same as that of those college students who live at the bottom. She is familiar with it, but she doesn't know much about it.But it has far exceeded the average person.

Lila told them that, in fact, Ayn Brock's life was quite closed.People who live in the old city may have never been to the central district or the temple district, which are only two adjacent districts, let alone the noble district.

They work and live where they live, day after day, and the farthest place they go may be the artisan district.There are also a few people who may have been to the alchemy area where the 'Mobius' mobile fortress is located.

Like Uncle Matri in the hotel, every year he goes to the coal-producing area more than 100 miles away to discuss and purchase matters related to the use of the hotel in the coming year. He is considered the most knowledgeable person in this area.

Of course, none of them can compare to the owner of "Gears and Magic Books". After all, Mr. Pusher has traveled across the sky and visited many places, and he is considered a very famous figure in the old city.

Leila's description surprised everyone else.In everyone's impression, the empire is advanced, powerful and enlightened, and the country of the Oshu people is like the brightest chapter in the legendary story.

Even though there was an old rift between the Oshur Empire and Colin-Ishurian, the war 30 years ago did not have a personal experience for this generation of electors, and most people were even willing to compare Oshur's electors with Look at the Osyrian Empire separately.

During the discussion, after everyone stepped into the bustling central area, the changing environment made the girl obviously become more reserved.

She looked around a little uneasily, then looked away and lowered her head.

She is a student of the Magic Academy, and she is freer than others.But she is also a poor student, and she would never come to such a place on weekdays. This beautiful and glamorous world seems to be incompatible with her old mage robe.

Laila even felt a lot of strange eyes on her, and people commented on her, wondering why such a poor college student came here?

"I knew I shouldn't agree to Mr. Pusher. I should have persisted for a while, but I became irrational for the sake of money." Laila thought to herself, feeling a little regretful in her heart. Lost.

She fumbled for the glasses frame in a panic, trying to cover up her panic, but she didn't even notice that she only touched the tip of her nose.

Sylvaide seemed to be keenly aware of something, and quietly looked back at the little girl.She couldn't help thinking of how similar her situation was to the other party when she was the most isolated and helpless. She smiled slightly and said:

"Miss Lyra?"

"what?"

"Is there something uncomfortable?"

"No, no, sorry..."

"There's nothing to be sorry about," the noble daughter asked softly with a smile in her eyes, "You said just now that there is a very famous magic workshop in the Central District, and you plan to take us there. What is the name of that place?"

"Gujin's magic attic." Laila was suddenly diverted by Sylvaide, looking at the other's bright and gentle eyes, somehow, it reminded her of her good friend Brita—— One of her few best friends in the city.

This feeling reassured Lyra a little.

Sylviede was just the unbelievably beautiful girl in her memory. Laila originally thought that such a character must be difficult to deal with, but she never expected that the other party was such a gentle and amiable person.

Her heart was pounding.

"If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, please remember to tell us," Sylvaide smiled. "After all, you are our guide. We are not familiar with this city at all, and we completely rely on you. But We all have a lot of time, so it’s okay to stop and take a rest, just treat us as ordinary tourists.”

"Ah! No, I'm fine." Laila shook her head again and again.But the other party's words also revived her courage. Looking at the people around her, she realized that not many people actually cared about her.

Everyone was in a hurry, and I was just an ordinary one among them.Laila breathed a sigh of relief, and looked gratefully at Sylviede.

"Miss Sylviede is really a gentle person." Tianlan said quietly to Jita.

Ms. Scholar looked at Ms. Ship Officer, and then at Fang Plover. She became depressed again, but she still nodded her head in agreement.

While the two were whispering, Leila had already led the crowd across the street, and turned to the back of the business district—this place is not as bustling as the main street, but it is also full of people—a building that is clearly known to be a magic workshop Shops are standing in the most crowded part of the street.

On the signboard of the workshop is a profile image of a goblin, and the imperial characters inscribed on it are: 'Gu Jin's Magic Attic'.

"This is not the largest magic workshop in Ayin Brock, but it must be of the highest quality. The supplier behind it is actually the Imperial Workshop," Leila explained to everyone in a low voice. You know, I plan to come here in the future to buy a magic wand of my own."

When Fang Ploy heard the words "Imperial Workshop", he understood that what the other party said was true. It was the most legendary workshop of the Osyrians, and it was basically equivalent to the status of the Kingfisher Workshop in Kaolin-Ishurian.

But the legend of the Imperial Workshop is far more than the latter, because its predecessor, the Secret Orbit Society, was actually founded by the great alchemist Ed, so it is also true that the Imperial Workshop is the legacy of the great alchemist Ed. Not too much.

In terms of the time of establishment, the history of the Empire Workshop is much longer than that of the Kingfisher Workshop.

However, on the surface, the Imperial Workshop is only for the official supply of the Empire, and this magical workshop can actually get the works of the Imperial Workshop that have been released in private, and the energy behind it should be extraordinary.

Of course, its quality should also be extraordinary.

As soon as Fang Yan entered the magic workshop, he couldn't help admiring: "Miss Leila is really an excellent guide."

Tianlan, who followed closely behind, also let out a soft 'ah', making a sound of surprise.

Not to mention other people, even the box is a little bit confusing. The Paparael and Luo Hao looked like they had never seen the world. sound.

Only Baggins and Siesta are slightly better.The sailor is probably not interested in these things, while the maid is only interested in the flowers she raises, and her own lady.

The big cat, Miss Attila, Alyssa and Luo Yu all looked at everything around them with admiration.

Mei Yi followed everyone in, and was looking at the scene with some curiosity. She asked something, and the lady scholar beside her answered in a low voice.

The hall of Gu Jin's magic attic is actually a product exhibition hall. Those tall or delicate magic devices and constructs are displayed in huge crystal covers, with warm lights, which look like An alchemy exhibition hall.

Rather than a magic workshop.

Fang Plover didn't need to look at the nameplates under the crystal covers, but most of the magic equipment on the opposite side was very rare.Flame Blade series magic furnace, Stuart three-style core crystal, various series of walkers, annihilators, clockwork fairies, and even variants.

Every piece is a boutique.

In addition to supplies for alchemists, there are also magic tools for other professions, such as magic guns, blazing swords, chain swords, gloves, magic resistance shields, reflective armor, and some are even written by masters, with signatures and numbers on them.

Some are even orphans. In the center of the hall, there are several pieces of legendary equipment, a dragon shotgun, a magic glove, and a strangely shaped construct.

As soon as Fang Plover saw the construct, he knew he had come to the right place.

But before he could speak, a middle-aged manager nearby recognized him first:
"Mr. Ed?"

The manager looked at this side with a bit of surprise, "...Is that Mr. Ed? I didn't expect that everyone would choose to patronize our Gu Jin's Magic Attic. It really makes the shop flourish."

While stopping the staff who was about to come up to introduce Fang Plover and his party, he told the other party: "I will receive it personally here, and you go and get the newly arrived goods from the warehouse, and just say that you need to use them here."

The staff member was stunned for a moment, and looked at Fang Yan and the others in surprise.Gu Jin's magic attic is also one of the most famous magic workshops of Ai Yinbulock, and he really can't think of anything special about these people.

He saw Hailin Chenxing on Fang Plover's collar, but this is Ayin Brock. There are more master craftsmen in the 'Mobius' mobile fortress than there are stars in the sky. A high-level alchemist might hit one or two with a random stone on the street.

It's not just the staff.

Even Fang Yan himself was stunned, thinking:

"Who are you?"

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