Chapter 63: Lorraine Hill with the Lantern

In April, the warm sea breeze blows on the streets of Hopeland, and the soothing sound of waves in the distance can be heard from time to time.

There is still a small amount of water stains on the street after the night rain. The gray stone bricks gradually become whiter and more delicate in the sunshine, and there is a refreshing feeling in the wind.

On the street next to the gate of the Carites Chamber of Commerce, Lorraine Hill was carrying a vine box and saying goodbye to the people behind him. Today she was wearing a light white dress with a light blue thin belt around her waist and tiny hollow floral decorations on the corners. Beside her is an Eidolon wearing crisp summer clothes.

"Just send it here. I told everyone yesterday that there is no need to make a big fuss." Looking at Chelsea and a dozen acquaintances behind her, the girl waved her hands, her light golden hair floating from time to time, brushing against the soft cheek.

"Okay, miss." Seeing this, Chelsea also stopped and stood there, with her hands around her waist and bowed goodbye with everyone.

"See you later, everyone."

As he spoke, Lorraine Hill took hold of the Ye Ling beside him, and the two of them jumped lightly, then rose towards the blue sky, slowly turning into small black dots and disappearing among the clouds.

Flying in the sky blown by the sea breeze, the two of them looked down, and the panoramic view of Hopeland gradually came into view. Orange-red tiled roofs, matched with white walls, rows of houses arranged in an orderly manner on both sides of the street, the entire The city embraces the ocean in a crescent shape, with ships with white sails docked in the port. Occasionally, a few black-smoking ironclad ships come in and out, bringing some excitement and noise.

"It's a bit reluctant to leave." Ye Ling flew beside Lorran Hill and said what he thought when leaving.

"Did you find a good playmate?" Lorraine Hill looked at the little guy next to him with a smile.

"Well, it's fun to play games with Lan Li'er at Feng Nao's house. She knows a lot of fun things." Talking about Lan Li'er's little inventions and games, little stars seemed to appear in Ye Ling's eyes.

"But Lan Lier can't accompany you recently. Teacher Filia asked her and Ling Xin to perform with the group." The girl said about Teacher Filia's recent arrangements. Lan Lier is currently working as an accompanying alchemist of the Fenghua Opera Troupe. She is responsible for modulating the musical alchemy props of the team. She occasionally has to learn to perform on stage. She also has to learn how the opera troupe operates when she has time, but she is very busy.

"So, come back next time. I'm actually quite curious about Lan Lier's opera troupe, because it's quite interesting." Ye Ling said seriously.

"Well, I will come back. But for now, let's go home."

As the two of them rose higher and higher, Hopeland slowly disappeared from sight. At this time, Lorraine Hill no longer restrained himself. He held Eidolon's wrist with one hand. The two of them grasped it tightly and immediately began to move. own power over wind and atmosphere.

The speed of the two people in the high altitude was getting faster and faster, and everything in their field of vision began to blur. They exceeded the speed of sound and were close to the limit. They were like shining meteors, streaking across the clear blue sky, sailing towards the north, thousands of mountains and mountains. The water passed in an instant.

The earth rotated beneath them, the sun shifted in the sky, and when it almost reached the center, the two finally arrived over Soland, the capital of Crancia.

The green light green field exudes a fresh and lively atmosphere in the sunshine. The fragrance of green grass is accompanied by the fragrance of flowers and grass seeds floating in the wind. When the two of them fall slowly, they can feel the slight itch of dandelions brushing against their calves. .

The toes lightly stepped on the hillside, bending some grass blades. The heat accumulated in the grass at noon spread to the skin of the legs, and some green grasshoppers also fled away from the feet in fear.

The two of them stood on the hillside of the wilderness outside Soland, looking at the magnificent city of Clancia in the distance, and the towering white city walls came into view.

Compared with the scene in the girl's memory, Solander is now more than doubled in size. The white city walls reach into the sky like a castle fortress, and round towers occasionally protrude from the smooth walls, guarding them like guards. with this city.

Under the city wall, there are wide avenues spreading out from the city. These avenues are paved with fine stones, dry and hot in the sun. Carriages pass through the avenues from time to time, entering and exiting this majestic giant. city.

Surrounding Solander is a large river called the Golden Moon River. More than a hundred years ago, the West Wind dug a canal that ran from north to south, allowing the country to revive again. The royal family was also able to collect a large amount of tax revenue through the canal, and countless gold was transported along this river. The river entered Solander and was stored in the royal palace. And because the river was shaped like a crescent moon and surrounded Solander, everyone finally called it the Golden Moon River, and the past name was gradually forgotten.

Today, this river is still prosperous. Long boats carrying the cargo that weighed down the ship's sides are constantly sailing into the city's harbor, unloading these wooden boxes, and then taking away some other prepared cargo, like a long queue that never stops.

Looking at this noisy and prosperous scene, Ye Ling couldn't help but open his mouth in surprise.

"What a big city, it feels more lively than Titania." Just as she exclaimed, a black steel train roared through the wilderness, entering the city with a long whistle.

"Welcome to the capital Solander." Lorrantheil turned sideways and welcomed Eidolon.

Then the two of them jumped down from the hillside and walked towards this magnificent city.

Under the thick city wall, the city gate is as long as a cave, towering and empty. When walking underneath, you can feel the wind blowing behind you and hear some echoes. Following the enthusiastic crowd, the two walked into this city of Crancia.

Passing through the city gate, the bustling city scene illuminated by direct sunlight crowded into their field of vision, filling it up. Light green, bright blue, raspberry red, and empty blue roofs pop up on both sides of the street. Various shops are dazzling, and people of different races wear different styles and walk here.

Enthusiastic hawking calls can be heard everywhere on the streets.

Seasonal fruits, handicrafts, snacks and barbecues, weapons and blades, living tools, alchemy creations, etc. from all over Crancia. Almost every stall had people stopping to watch. Here, you can find almost all the goods you can think of. The prosperous and diverse markets attract travelers and businessmen from all over the north and south. They stay here and look for things they are interested in and have never seen before.

Seeing so many pedestrians, Lorraine Hill also stood a little closer to Eidolon. The two of them walked onto the street with the flow of people, curiously looking at things on both sides.

An orc wearing a short-sleeved leather jacket walked past the two of them carrying a heavy barrel. The two-meter-tall body blocked the sun like a hill, and there was a slight smell of sweat.

"Lime, the beer you asked for is here." He came to a pub and shouted. His voice was like a lion's roar, loud and trembling, making many passers-by weak in the knees.

"Okay, I'll come right away."

A response came from the tavern, and soon a slightly thin human man opened the door and walked out.

"Let's put it in the back first. There are many guests who have reserved seats tonight. It is estimated that they will be consumed in one night." He skillfully led the lion-maned orc to the back door of the tavern and said hello, seeming to be interested in it. I'm used to such roaring voices.

"Hey, is Uncle Feige here today? Have you brought the orange-red fruit wine I mentioned before?" As he said this, a girl with rabbit ears wearing a black and white vest uniform also came out. Looking at her outfit, she seemed to be from the store. The bartender and bartender.

"Ah, I'm sorry, that kind of fruit wine is sold out. It seems to be particularly in demand recently. Many people have made reservations, and they are all booked." The lion's mane orc rubbed his head in embarrassment, and his big thick hands were like stones, covering the whole place. The sunshine in front of the rabbit-eared girl.

"Hey, it was clearly agreed before. Can't Uncle Feige ask the brewery to make more?" Looking up at the strong orc in front of her, the rabbit-eared girl questioned with her hands behind her waist, as clear as ruby. The eyes, coupled with the pair of snow-white rabbit ears, are indescribably cute.

"Well, the stewardess said that there will be a restriction on alcohol consumption recently because too many people are drunk and causing trouble. Our brewery has also been notified." He turned his head slightly embarrassed and answered defensively.

"Well, it's rare that business is good." Knowing that it was useless to complain, the rabbit-eared girl also turned her back, waved her hand, and ignored the lion-maned orc.

"Well, I heard that a batch of ice-brewed grape sake was recently shipped from the Sanctuary. Maybe I can help you ask." Seeing the rabbit-eared girl about to leave, the lion-maned orc thought about staying, and then Speaking of another idea.

"Hey, is it true?" After hearing the news, the rabbit-eared girl turned around again and jumped up to the lion-maned orc.

"Really." Then the two exchanged words again.

Looking at the two people on the street, Ye Ling had a curious look in his eyes.

"They get along really well, it feels so natural. When I was in school, didn't those orc classmates say it's difficult to stay in human society? They were bullied and ostracized in many places."

"Well, maybe it's different in Crancia." Lorraine Hill shook his finger slightly, and then continued to move forward with Eidolon.

Compared with Titania, who is elegant but prefers the classical aristocratic style, Solander looks more lifelike and the colors are richer and brighter.

Many of the storefront plaques along the street are painted with light-colored paint on dark brown wooden boards, which are very bright and eye-catching.

"Fragrance of Glass" perfume shop, "Ice and Fire Cube" alchemy shop, "Oriental Fire" restaurant, "Elf Seven Brews" shop specializing in elf drinks, "North Wind" fur clothing shop, "Blooming Spike" food shop , "Bingche" fruit and vegetable store, etc.

Their decoration styles are different, with a combination of fantasy and alchemy, which is rare in other places on the mainland.

Walking in the streets, Lorraine Hill and Ye Ling could still see many students in neat uniforms. Some of them took advantage of their lunch break to go shopping or eat, talking about things in the academy. Judging from their appearance, they also come from different regions. Some are orcs from the north with curved horns or animal ears. Some are residents of the southern coast, with brown hair and slightly different accents. Some are from the end of the desert in the west. Haiya has two small openings on the back of the student uniform, revealing a pair of black and white wings.

Although they originally came from different places, everyone didn't care about each other's different races or identities when talking, and they were very casual and harmonious, and occasionally laughed and made harmless jokes.

"It feels really good." Seeing this, Eidolon also nodded his little head, expressing that it was great.

"Sister Luo Lan is amazing, hum."

"Why are you mentioning my name again?" Walking on the street, Lorraine Hill curiously asked the little guy next to him.

"Of course it's because Sister Lorraine is so powerful that we have such a beautiful scene." She praised Lorraine Hill, as if she was talking about herself, feeling indescribably happy.

"I've known for a long time that Sister Luolan will be very powerful, hehe." Ye Ling shook his body proudly and almost stood in the middle of the road and announced loudly.

In response, Lorraine Hill smiled and shook his head.

"Actually, we all made it possible together. Many things cannot be accomplished by me alone." She raised her head and looked at the passing clouds in the sky, the clear sky.

"During my absence, everyone has been moving forward in the direction of their dreams."

"But, but, sister Luo Lan must have the greater credit, because with one, everything will come." Ye Ling insisted on her own idea.

"Giggle, okay, okay, this is up to you." As he said this, Lorraine Hill pulled Eidolon towards the center of the city.

After passing through the lively market and the bustling commercial street, we came to the square in the center of Solander. A square monument stood in the square, with several soldiers standing upright around it.

The blue-green stone tablets are engraved with team numbers, names of heroes, and difficult battles, commemorating those who sacrificed their lives during independence, fighting with the Frost Alliance, and resisting the invasion of the empire.

There are bunches of flowers placed under this memorial stone, which seem to have been left by travelers who came here. Even if Lorraine Hill and Eidolon approached, they could see scattered pedestrians stopping again and praying in low voices.

After stopping for a while, Lorraine Hill also bought a bouquet of light white flowers, placed it gently under the stone monument, closed his eyes and prayed.

After a while, the two slowly left the place and walked towards the palace in the north of the square.

Now it is no longer the palace of the West Wind royal family, but has been transformed into the political center of Crancia. Countless people wearing white robes and blue and gold badges come and go. They are officials and affairs officers belonging to the country, assisting Handling various matters in this huge country.

"Sister Luo Lan, look!"

Ye Ling pointed to the hillside behind the palace, where a white and beautiful statue stood. It was a statue of a girl with three pairs of wings on her back. She was wearing a long dress, with her wings spread out and slightly curved, as if to block the rain in the sky. She held a lantern high in one hand, looking at the distant sky, while the other hand was slightly raised back, slender fingers stretched. .

Under her body, a group of small statues of various shapes walked forward along the arc of the skirt. The arc of the skirt was like a raised mountain road, leading them to the direction pointed by the light.

The images of these little people come from various races, including horned orcs, emaciated humans, winged tribes with wings on their backs, and men and women with rabbit ears. Their clothes and the things they hold in their hands also represent different races. Occupations include scholars wearing long robes holding books, warriors holding swords and armor, sailors wearing sailing hats holding sextants, farmers holding hoes, and workers holding wrenches and shovels. , as well as the elderly, children, etc. Hundreds of small figures gathered on the graceful arc of the skirt, constantly climbing forward, approaching the front guided by the lantern step by step.

This is Soland, the largest statue in Cranthia, and is called 'Lorlandhill with the Lamp'.