Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 263 Did you meet someone familiar?

The pavilion of the Herbal Garden displayed the pharmacology books summarized by medical scholars over the past hundred years, as well as a summary and analysis album of 2,312 medicinal plants, and even the cultivation experience of several new varieties of herbs obtained by hybridization were made public for free, but seeds and seedlings had to be purchased separately; the pavilion of the Night Roost used an entire wall to display the Ouroboros Plan covering the entire Western Continent. Several key routes on the map had been completed and put into operation, and more countries would be connected in the future... These were naturally very interesting and desirable, but unfortunately they belonged to the territory of the united religious orders, so to be on the safe side, Lingge and his party did not go in to visit.

The theme of the Great Brittany Kingdom is "Hundred Years of Storms". As the name suggests, it shows the entire historical process of the kingdom's decline and reconstruction during the Hundred Years' War. It is like a magnificent epic, and each relic is full of exciting atmosphere. I don't know if it is to target it, the theme of the White City Republic is "People's Sovereignty", which tells the history of Joan of Arc leading the Holy Salvation Army to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic. The deeds of the saint and the twelve knights given by the Lord are still sung by poets and musicians; the theme of the Great Empire of Mindreas is "Iron-blooded Monarch", and the bravery and tyranny shown by King Barbarossa the Red Beard in the process of unifying the entire Mindreas are amazing and yearning.

These three periods of history happened to take place in the same era, and all of them were endowed with a certain romanticism. They have a large number of supporters in the historical community, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are tit-for-tat. The relationship between the three powers in the Western Continent is complicated and entangled. They always like to compete with each other in various places, trying to completely suppress each other.

However, these three pavilions were too popular and crowded with visitors, so latecomers could not squeeze in and could only sigh. Of course, the same thing happened to Lingge and his friends, who could only wander around a few less popular pavilions.

The desolation and romance of Metsosh, the countryside and flower fields of Lisde, the fields and horses of Lesonville... all left a deep impression on everyone. The history of a country is often the history of the contact between nature and civilization. The various actions of human beings have a profound impact on the land they live in, and ultimately get feedback from this land. The countryside and flower fields of Lisde have now been replaced by gradually expanding high-rise buildings, and the horses wandering in the fields of Lesonville still miss the knights who rode on their backs in ancient times... In fact, it's the same reason.

As we were strolling, we left Mikhail Boulevard and came to the vicinity of Lenox Park Station. This was once a place for the believers of the Holy Spring Monastery to pray in the open air. Shrines and relics dedicated to the spring spirits are still preserved in many places, but they have lost their original functions and have become an ordinary tourist attraction.

A staircase with 674 steps goes straight up from the fountain green space in the center of Lenor Park. This is the famous Seschelling Hill Stairs, leading to the former "Sanctuary of the Holy Spring" Tiphis Church, today's Luberon Museum, and also the exhibition hall of the host Leysenburgh at the th Nimescher Exposition.

It is said that the Nimser municipal government had originally been torn between the Eternal Summer Palace and the Luberon Museum, but it was the museum's director, Professor David, who persuaded them to choose the latter. At the same time, this professor is the middle-aged gentleman who gave a speech at the opening ceremony.

Now that you are here, how can you not visit the host's exhibition hall?

The Lubeon Museum is located on the flat ground at the end of the long steps. Because it was formerly a church, it still retains a solemn and sacred style. Lingge had looked out from the window of his hotel room late at night before, but it was not as magnificent as what he saw today.

Alice urged everyone to climb together, and Linger did not object, mainly because the Holy Spring Order, like the Fertile Soil Sect, was an animist sect that separated from the Spirit Prayer Society, and Rochelle once said that she was looking forward to meeting him again in the city of Nimsher.

While Lingge was daydreaming, everyone had already walked through the spacious vestibule and entered the main hall of the museum, admiring the exhibits in the surrounding glass cabinets with great interest. The number of tourists here was not small, but not too large either, so they could observe up close, unlike the previous exhibition hall where they could only look from afar.

But now there are no such cumbersome rules. The cleaning workers have already shoveled away all the snow that has covered the road in the past few days to avoid blocking the way for passengers. In addition, the slopes on both sides are planted with evergreen trees that never wither all year round. If it weren't for the extremely cold temperature, walking on the long steps, you would feel a chill when you touch the railings, and you would almost think you were walking in the warm summer.

It is said that the Holy Spring Brothers chose to build the cathedral on Mount Seschel because the mountain contains the source of one of the three major rivers that gave birth to the city of Nimschel, which is what they call the "Holy Spring". I wonder if the Holy Spring Brothers took the spirituality of this holy spring away when they were forced to evacuate due to the "Religious Decree", just like the Sadler Spiritual Spring under the Central Theater in Rostyn.

The most famous of these exhibits are naturally the meeting records and original agreements kept in the Eternal Summer Palace: the Treaty of the Eternal Summer Palace, the Convention on the Law of Criminals and International Extradition, the Convention on the Initiative of Truth and Civility... The Nimser City Government generously displayed them, proving that the heritage of the "International City" is not as shallow as many ignorant people guessed, and the bigwigs who left their names in the agreements naturally aroused exclamations.

In the past, there was a special rule for the Seschel Mountain Stairs: the followers of the Holy Springs believed that both snow and ice were another form of water. Therefore, when the steps were covered with snow or ice, they would never intervene, but would let them melt naturally and flow away with the water. As a result, during the snowy and icy months, the steps became very steep and slippery, making them difficult to climb.

Was it a hunch or just a polite gesture? Linger couldn't be sure.

In the past, when the people of Nimsher were fanatical believers in the spirit of the spring, the Holy Spring Monastery still spent nearly half a century to build this church. Today, the vaults, buttresses, spires, bell towers and arches that can be seen clearly can no longer bear witness to the glorious era of the Holy Spring Sanctuary.

Although it is hard to admit it, sometimes people do get to know someone first, and then through this person, they get to know a piece of history.

Ling Ge suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar tall figure from the corner of his eye. The young man was slightly startled. He didn't expect to actually see him here. But should he go over and meet that person? He hesitated.

"What are you thinking about?" A quiet voice suddenly came from the side. Ling Ge turned his head and found that Saint Xia Liya was looking at him with clear and flawless golden eyes. The pupils were like amber, solidifying transparent light. The other companions did not pay attention to the situation here. Ling Ge lowered his voice and said, "I saw Rochelle."

"Rochelle?" His pretty eyebrows slightly frowned, and he recalled: "Is it the walker from the Fertile Soil Sect?"

"Well, I was wondering...whether I should go meet him."

The young man was a little hesitant. On the one hand, he didn't want to have anything to do with the other party, for fear of attracting the attention of the united religious orders; on the other hand, the words he had said in the Sosen Mountains made people very concerned and they were eager to get answers.

Saint Xia Liya also found it difficult to give advice on this issue, but she had her own way.

"Can I lend it to you?" She gently extended her fair hand, as if inviting Lingge to hold her hand, and said in a clear and transparent voice: "My [Destiny Beacon], maybe it can be of some help?"

Lingge fell silent and finally shook his head.

"No need, I have made my decision, I will go meet him," he said.

If everything we do is determined by the [Fate Guide], then is it people who create their destiny, or is it destiny that controls people?

Saint Xia Liya hadn't thought about it that deeply yet. She nodded gently: "Then, do you need me to go with you?"

"I can go by myself. You, Saint Xia Liya - please help me take care of Metien and the others." The young man glanced at his companions who were discussing something in front of a display case with great interest, and reminded them: "Try to keep an eye on Alice and don't let her do anything strange."

The unreliability of the golden maid is so high that people have to take precautions in advance.

"Ok."

Saint Xia Liya agreed softly, and Ling Ge turned around and wanted to go back to find Rochelle. At this moment, the shepherdess suddenly reached out and grabbed the corner of his clothes. When he turned back in confusion, she didn't say a word, but just looked at Ling Ge quietly, her eyes seemed to ask silently: Did you forget a sentence?

Ling Ge and Saint Xia Liya looked at each other for a while, and suddenly understood something. He said, "I will be back soon."

When the shepherdess heard this, her eyebrows curved like a smiling crescent, conveying a kind of joy from the heart. She gently loosened her hand, letting the young man's sleeve take away a wisp of breeze from her slender fingertips, and then stood there, watching the young man's back blend into the crowd and disappear from the depths of her sight.

"Huh?" Xie Mi, who was riding on the lamb's head, sniffed with a strange look on his face: "Is it my illusion?"

"Why is there a sweet smell here too?"

"So sweet."

　Give me some meow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)