Soul Echo

This is 'Lyon', the largest and most prosperous city in the southeast part of the Gallic kingdom.

Although it can't compare to Milan before it was invaded by the Abyss, Lyon is already one of the top big cities in the Gallic kingdom.

Because of the large number of residents and rich people, even in winter, the outside of the city is still very lively.

The caravan is still to-and-fro, and looks no different from summer and autumn except for the snow on both sides of the road.

The villagers who came into the city to sell firewood gathered together outside the city gate, far away from the merchants who rode the herbivorous Dragon Beast, although this was not the first time they saw these Dragon Beast, but Their intimidating appearance still puts them off.

These Dragon Beasts are not allowed to enter the city, because once they are frightened and mad, the destructive power caused by them is far greater than that of cattle and horses.

There is a settlement outside the city of Lyon dedicated to the placement of Dragon Beast. Since most of the Dragon Beast are used by caravans, over time, a market has developed around the settlement, and there are Commodities from all over the world.

But this has nothing to do with Zhong Ye and the others, the carriage is in the middle of the long queue, different from other draught horses that will shiver coldly in the face of Dragon Beast. Knowing how powerful his master is, he didn't show any fear.

Chewing the concentrate fed by Zhong Ye in his mouth, he kicked the ground impatiently a few times.

At this time, Lillian pushed open the car door, hooked both hands on the edge of the roof, turned up, and sat on the roof.

Hooking her heels and closing the door, she blew the cold wind and narrowed her eyes.

du~dudu~dududu~

Perhaps the waiting time was too long. A businessman took out his wind instrument from the carriage and played it all the way. Hardships and ups and downs, played out the sky is frosty.

The music was far and far away, and Lilian looked in the direction of the music and saw a green and white meadow.

The melting ice and snow can no longer completely cover the grass, and the tenacious weeds of life force stick their heads out from the bottom of the snow, and the bright sun shines on them, as if they are admiring the greatness of life.

The start was difficult, but the fall was joyful. The caravan walked into the city gate with the accompaniment of music, and the businessman who played the musical instrument put away the instrument.

Not long after, Zhong Ye and their carriage also slowly drove into the city gate.

Lillian, who was sitting on the roof of the car, sniffed, and the bustling winter scene suddenly appeared in front of her eyes after the shadow of the doorway subsided.

The melodious music overflowed from the street pub and flowed slowly on the street. The villagers who had just entered the city scattered and sold along the street.

Those seemingly huge caravans were divided at the fork in the road, and on the street, an apprentice baker walked out of the sweltering bakery and shouted hard on the street.

Not a few rooms apart, the Boss in a ready-to-wear store is yawning, waiting for the next customer to arrive.

Farther away, there were fishermen and pedestrians pulling a cart of salted fish to sell their own pickled products, including the adventurer who was about to travel, many people expressed their concern for the salted fish. Interested, looking at the bright smile on the fisherman's face, I think he will have a good time this winter.

carriage continued on and passed a square. There was a bronze statue in the center of the square. In this square, people talked about love, watched performances, and some vendors set up stalls around the square to sell.

The performer who has learned a few tricks created a flying bird out of thin air, and when he raised his arm, he let it fly high, and received a series of applause and amazement.

Lilian also felt Interested, took out a Copper Coin from her purse, flicked it out, and happened to fall into the hat that the performer extended.

"Yeah!"

Lilian cheered softly, and then laughed even more when she saw the performer looking up suspiciously.

Under Lillian's novel gaze and cheerful laughter, they came to a crowded street. While the road was blocked, Zhong Ye turned around and asked other passers-by a few words, confirming that the adventurer was one of them. The location of home, until the road is cleared, drive the horse forward.

Although cities in the Middle Ages were relatively monotonous, the homogenization was not as serious as in later generations. Each city has its own characteristics, and each city can give Lillian a sense of novelty.

——In reality, she can only see these things from the Internet, but here, she can experience it in person.

After setting up the carriage and horse at the adventurer's house, Zhong Ye took Lilian away from the adventurer's house.

"Teacher, why did we come to Lyon first?" Lillian asked curiously, "Lyon's leadership system is relatively strict, and the problem of hallucinogens is not that serious here, so go to other cities to find clues first. Okay?"

This is the information they learned from the Church of Mother Earth before they left Bourg-compared to several other cities, the lord of Lyon's attitude towards hallucinogens is extremely radical , he does not allow any hallucinogens in his city.

The current problem of hallucinogen proliferation is entirely due to historical legacy. After all, Lyon is a big city. When the previous lord was in power, hallucinogens were popular in the upper class for a while, although later because of The 'Holy White Monastery' was attacked, and the hallucinogen had to be turned from light to dark, but the problem also remained.

——The previous lords of Lyon were all selected from the 'Saint White Order', after all, all the members of the 'Saint White Order' practiced asceticism, had no wives and no children.

Because of being born in the 'Saint White Order', the lords of Lyon are all firm believers, they will not be easily bewitched, and they have always been tough in the face of hallucinogens, this thing.

Compared to Lyon, other cities have more serious problems with hallucinogens, and it is easier to find clues.

"Actually, I've been thinking about it before."

Zhong Ye stopped and looked back at Lillian, "If there is a huge interest group behind the hallucinogen dealers, then Why did they form this group? Hallucinogens are a rubbish thing, if those people can form an interest group, wouldn’t it be more convenient to fight for power without using hallucinogens? It’s more profitable?”

hearing this, Lillian was stunned.

It seems that there is nothing wrong with saying that... They thought that the hallucinogen dealers were cults, but the cults formed such an interest group, not to show their existence in front of Spiritual Gods Repeatedly hopping?

However, they have been able to form such a large interest group, why are they still interested in the 'small profit' of hallucinogens?

She had never thought about this issue before, and now it seems that there are still a lot of loopholes in their original idea.

"Then...teacher, do you have any clues?" Lilian raised her head and asked.

"I have a little idea, but I'm not quite sure yet." Zhong Ye shook his head slightly and took another step.

Lilian followed along, walking by Zhong Ye's side, using her little brain, trying to analyze what Zhong Ye had in mind and what she was going to do now.

"Invest regardless of cost..."

Muttering, Lillian suddenly thought of a word: "Diffusion! They want the hallucinogen to spread out, and they want to let all Everyone is infected with hallucinogens?"

Zhong Ye was a little surprised that she could think of this so quickly.

"Think again?" Zhong Ye pursed the corners of his mouth.

Hearing him say this, Lillian knew that she might have the right idea, and she was overjoyed and continued to think hard.

However, Lillian couldn't think of the next point until they reached the door of the Supreme Sun Cult's shrine.

She was sighed and reluctant to give up.

Seeing Lilian's appearance, Zhong Ye decided to give her a hint: "Look at them, what do you think of?"

He pointed at Sun in front of him with his chin God Hall, Lilian immediately fell into a sluggishness.

She watched people bow their brows and walked up the steps with devotion, and watched people leave the temple full of joy and joy, and an idea slowly emerged in her heart.

If the users of hallucinogens are regarded as believers, the dealers of hallucinogens are regarded as priests, and the leaders are regarded as bishops...

In an instant, Lilian's expression distorted. .

The absurd thought stirred her mind, but she couldn't forget it.

"...God?"