Chapter 584: The Outlet

After nearly four months, Lian returned to Border Town again, and Lian had a new feeling.

The town seems to be growing continuously, even the endless snowy days did not stop its expansion, this feeling is especially obvious when boarding the Chishui Bridge.

The factory buildings are like neat squares, arranged on the south bank of the river, and the dock area on the opposite side has increased by more than several times. At any time, you can see many stone boats dragging black smoke back and forth on the river, turning the original sparkling The sparkling river is covered.

"This place is much more lively than Sleeping Island." Honey lay on the side of the bridge railing and looked down. "There are as many people as ants."

"I think so too," remembering that when the bridge was first built, she couldn't understand why His Majesty made the bridge deck so spacious, which felt like a waste of materials. Now it seems that this decision is really just right.

There was an endless stream of people shuttling on both sides of the strait, and from time to time someone would glance at the two of them, as if they were very curious about their dress and appearance.

If it was in another city, Lian probably would have to think about how to escape.

In addition to these obvious changes, there are many life improvements.

For example, the heating system that makes people feel warm just by listening to it, the electric lights that can bring bright light at night, and the new food that replaces ice cream bread, etc... She can listen to Evelyn and the candle for a whole day God, but none of them surprised Lian the most.

In fact, what changed her the most was the relationship between witches and ordinary people.

This can be seen from the tavern opened by Evelyn.

The tavern is funded by the Witch Union, and Evelyn serves as the store manager and bartender, and prepares novel and delicious drinks for guests who visit the Western Territory. It is said that this is also His Majesty's idea - instead of letting the witches' salaries stay in the drawer, It's better to take it out and do some business.

Lian was once invited by Wendy to drink two glasses of iced cider there. The taste was really good, with a mellow aroma that ale doesn't have, and mixed with a strong fruity taste. It was served in a transparent crystal glass and presented a clean Light green, it looks quite attractive. And the environment is not as noisy and chaotic as ordinary taverns. The guests are basically sitting at their tables drinking and talking. The ground, tables and wine utensils are cleaned up. Wouldn't associate this kind of place with a tavern.

Of course, this is also related to the high price of drinks.

Evelyn stood in front of the bar, chatting with customers like an ordinary store manager. No one would yell or scold her because she was a witch. On the contrary, many businessmen from other places came here to drink because of curiosity. It's rare for Lian to see her smiling so happily—it can be seen that she really likes this job.

Lian remembered that before she left, most of the witches' activities were basically within the castle area. If they needed to go out, they would usually be followed and protected by His Majesty's guards, but now they have gradually integrated into every part of the town.

It is really incredible that such a big change can be brought about in the western region in just one winter.

And Wendy's night talk also gave her a deeper understanding—maybe this is why the witches of the alliance are willing to give everything for it.

Because they are not only building Neverwinter for His Majesty Roland, but also building their own home.

"Let's go," Lianchao Mitang nuzzled, "If all goes well, the renovation of the outlet can be completed today."

"oh!"

...

When the last rock sank to the ground, Lian wiped the sweat from her forehead and let out a sigh of relief.

"Awesome," Mi Tang applauded, "You actually made a path out of the mountains."

A row of birds squatting in the treetops above her head also chirped.

"Of course," Lian said with a smug smile, "There is nothing I can't do."

Unlike the reefs that surround Sleeping Isle, the rock formations here are much deeper and harder, so it takes mana to settle. Fortunately, she doesn't need to turn the entire mountain into flat land. According to His Majesty's plan, she only needs to open up a passage for five or six carriages to run side by side. With the experience of iron bridges, this time she will not think that such a wide road is unnecessary.

Since the hills are more than 40 meters higher than the sea, there is only one quickest way, which is to sink the ground little by little, eventually turning into a long gentle slope.

In order to facilitate the passage of carriages, she also deliberately pressed the surface rocks into a straight road, so that even if it rains, there will be no puddles of different depths.

Now as long as you stand on the top of the slope, you can see the golden shoal and the blue sea on the opposite side. The cool sea breeze rushes up the slope, mixed with a familiar salty smell.

"Have you brought a fire?" Mi Tang jumped to her side.

"No, what are you doing?"

"Of course I'm going down to grill the fish," she smacked her lips. "I'm in charge of attracting the fish. How about pushing them out of the water? It doesn't matter if you don't have a fire. They will dry out after two days in the sun."

The birds above were singing more happily.

Lian rolled her eyes, "I won't let the smell of salted fish fill this place! By the way, didn't you get tired of eating that stuff when you were on Sleeping Island?"

"Eh? I think it's pretty good," Mi Tang tilted her head.

"In short, it is forbidden to dry fish here, and His Majesty will not like the smell of salted fish." Lian suddenly thought of Ashes, wondering if she was still troubled by various fish soups on Sleeping Island, "I heard His Majesty say, He plans to build a seaport here, so that Lady Tilly can come whenever she wants, and she doesn’t need to fly over the mountain in a hot air balloon.”

Hearing Her Highness Tilly's name, Honey's attention was immediately attracted, "Then... will she come over?"

The little girl's expression is more understandable than that of animals, Lian patted her fluffy head, "I don't know, but His Majesty is about to start a war with the Church, so she should come to help her brother."

In fact, she has no idea, especially after knowing the details of Blood Fang and Hetty Morgan - she used to be quite displeased with the arrogant attitude of these battle witches, but now it seems that they are also a group of poor people people.

After taking off the shell of prejudice, they are actually no different from themselves. At least now, she and Effie can occasionally talk a few words, but the other battle witches on the island will definitely not be so easily persuaded by Tilly.

"Oh, that would be great!"

Very good? This guy doesn't know anything about war, Lian murmured in her heart, if Lady Tilly can't solve the troubles of the Bloodfang Society, and the church side attacks His Majesty Roland with all its strength, then it will be called trouble.

But she also hopes that Lady Tilly can come to Border Town again.

And, it's better to live forever.

In this way, the wish she made in winter can be realized——

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