Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 652 Are all human cities like this?
Although it was very dangerous, the next young queen was in Lunweiting, so there was no reason to retreat. The only thing they could do was to be cautious and try not to be discovered by the minions of the cult. Although in front of the Night Watch, this kind of caution was of little use.

When Lingge thought of this, he felt that the road ahead was difficult. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, and at the same time he withdrew the magic power injected into the ring. The golden world map on the floor suddenly flickered like a broken brass gas lamp, and then turned into light spots all over the sky and dissipated into the air. The hotel lobby returned to its normal appearance. On the old floor that had gradually become dull after centuries of wind and rain, the circles of wood texture were entwined and extended like tree rings, and they were still clearly visible.

The young man turned around and was about to ask his companions for their opinions on the matter, but he found that they had already started a heated discussion, and the topic of the discussion was the next destination: Lunwitting.

"London in the 19th century was an international metropolis." Alice pinched her chin with a serious expression, "The capital of the British Empire, the heart of the maritime overlord, and the shining city of mankind. Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, Tower of London, Cathedral, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, nobles, civilians, businessmen, writers, artists, scientists, operas, balls, concert halls, circuses, docks, steamships, royal guards, artillery corps, and Her Majesty the Queen who rules this country... Oh, just listing these nouns together, the little universe in my body has begun to burn!"

She clenched her fists, looking excited, even though no one knew what a microcosm was: "A time traveler who comes to the Steam Age but doesn't go to London is not a qualified time traveler!"

She usually liked to talk nonsense, but today she said something insightful. The capitals of the three major powers in the Western Continent each have their own characteristics, such as Fontainebleau's elegance and romance, Qisaia's solemnity and dignity, and Zelenweiting is famous for its openness and tolerance.

The city never resists anyone's arrival, and of course, it also does not prevent anyone from leaving. Therefore, every moment there are people coming here to pursue their ideals; similarly, every moment there are people leaving here, dragging their scarred bodies.

She is so gentle, as if anyone has the chance to impress her heart; and so cruel, as if no one can make her look at her differently. It is this strong contrast that gives Lundweiting a unique quality and charm that is different from any other city in the world.

Unfortunately, all the things mentioned above are only meaningful to ordinary people living in this era, but are completely uninteresting to some people who are out of touch with the times.

So the girls didn't agree with Alice's words. Leticia even curled her lips in disdain: "What's so fun about human cities? They are dirty, smelly, messy, and there are cats and dead mice. It's just a garbage dump!"

Alice was furious at her outrage. Are you saying that the people of Lenwitting live in a garbage dump? No way! It is a torch of ideals and a beacon of civilization! Even experts and scholars have learned that the homeless in Lenwitting live happier lives than those in other cities. They can eat ten meals a day! On the other side of the sea, there are countless people crying and shouting to sneak into this city to live. There is no exploitation and oppression. With their own hands, they can buy a house, get married, and live a happy life! Even if the chaotic sea is not covered, I will swim over!
"Oh?" Leticia looked at her suspiciously. "You mean that Lunweiting is not dirty, smelly, or messy, and there are no stray cats infected with rabies running around and dead rats in the sewers?"

This is what the Rainy Port used to be like. The dirty and unsanitary conditions, cholera, sexually transmitted diseases, illegal drugs, gangsters and other factors have remained in people’s memory for more than ten centuries.

"Oh this!" Alice was speechless for a moment. As far as she knew, although London in the 19th century was famous for its superior political status, developed industry, prosperous finance and stock economy, its sanitary conditions were also not very good. The problems mentioned by Leticia were not very common in London, but at least they were getting worse.

"I'll just say it!"

Seeing this, Leticia snorted smugly, with an expression that said I knew it all along, and continued to make all kinds of outrageous remarks: "There is no human city that is not dirty, messy, and smelly, just like Alice's room!"

"Oh." Rorona, who was in a wheelchair, stroked her cheek gently and smiled helplessly, "This is really irrefutable." If it were ten years ago, the city of Roterdana could confidently say that it was the most civilized, sanitary, and beautiful city in the Land-Sea region, but everyone knows the current situation. Although the so-called Marine Pollution Investigation Committee was jointly established by the religious groups, no one is sure how long it will take to restore the previous appearance.

"Hmm!" Metien looked like he wanted to refute his friend, but when the images of Linville's sky covered by gloomy coal clouds, garbage everywhere in front of residents' doorsteps, dead cats and mice floating in the river, smoke swirling around the streets where homeless people were wandering numbly, and the sad howling of ghosts could be vaguely heard from the floating ruins outside the city appeared in his mind, the idea of ​​refutation was immediately extinguished.

If Ieta were here, she might have retorted, "Avignon is not like this," but Avignon six hundred years ago was not the city of Avignon today. It was just a remote little village, so it would not be convincing at all.

Could it be that Leticia was defeated just like that?
Damn it, how could my Ai-chan lose to such a cocky little girl, it's such a shame... Alice, who was inexplicably eager to win, gritted her teeth and stared at the smug little vampire girl. She vaguely wanted to lose control of herself and challenge her to a real duel, but she finally controlled herself. It was not because she was well-mannered, but because a certain vampire countess was watching next to her.

At this time, a listless voice came from the side: "But I think Rostin City is very beautiful."

Everyone looked over and found that it was Avra ​​who was speaking. Princess Belmang probably stayed up late again last night. She was staring blankly into space, and it seemed that she would fall straight down on the dining table in the next moment. But she still muttered stubbornly, "Everyone's houses are so beautiful, there are a lot of plants, the water and rivers are very clear, there are many small parks, there are pigeons landing on the bridges, and there are so many people who can paint and do magic. It's not dirty at all."

Ovilla still has deep feelings for the first city she saw after returning to the world.

"Is that so..." After hesitating for a moment, Leticia said reluctantly: "If it's really as good as you say, then I can approve of it..."

"That's it!" Shemi puffed out her chest proudly. As a travel fairy from the "prosperous city" Rostin, she was proud of it: "Our Rostin is the most beautiful city in the world. Everyone wants to come here for sightseeing!"

"Oh." Leticia's face suddenly turned cold: "It must be all show and no substance!"

Everyone: "..."

In order to attack her competitors, she even said such philosophical words.

It's really touching.

　Give me some meow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)