Chapter 605 601 City of Dolls, Holy Land [Liu Guang]

Chapter 605 601. City of Dolls, Holy Land [Liu Guang]

Since there was no equivalent to the local currency, Lu Yu borrowed some silver coins from Heroula. Heroula, who was playing with her silver-gray hair, hesitated for a second or two, then readily agreed and guided him into a trading area in the city-state.

Everyone in the team called Heroula's behavior stupid. In their opinion, this weirdo who called himself Bass was just being stubborn. After being angry, they were too lazy to pursue the so-called compensation. After all, after thinking about it, people dressed like this didn't seem to be able to repay. They were not vicious and could not do the kind of actions of blocking people and beating them up. They just felt that they were unlucky and suffered a loss.

However, Heroula's act of borrowing money gave this matter a wonderful follow-up.

Heroora is nicknamed the piggy bank in the hunting team circle. All the hunting income is accumulated. Except for the necessary equipment maintenance, the rest of the income is hidden tightly. No one knows how much money she has saved, where she keeps it, and where she plans to use the money in the end.

This black elf piggy bank who loves money actually borrowed money for the first time... What kind of magic can make the miser change?

Heroora, who was teased by a burst of complaints, took a sip of refreshing fruit wine indifferently, and then used the tip of her tongue to resist the wine that was still remaining in her mouth, tasting the enjoyment she bought to the greatest extent.

People who know Heroora know these habits of hers. In addition, she will save the most delicious food for the last beautiful slices to enjoy; or she will hurriedly argue when the bartender does not fill the glass, just to have one more sip.

It is hard to imagine that a dark elf who can eat by swiping her face lives such a daily life.

After Meimei enjoyed the last sip, she watched the other hunters add money to refill their cups. She smacked her lips, wiped her bow, and then said lightly: "It's just a few silver coins, it's not a big loss, just give it a try."

What she didn't say was that when the perch opened her mouth, she had already put the words of refusal on her lips, but she chose to borrow it.

Afterwards, even she herself was confused by her sudden change of words, as if there was a strange voice in the dark guiding her to make a change.

Although she felt distressed, the words had already been spoken, and she, Heroula, was not a person who didn't keep her word, so she could only hand over the silver coins with a bleeding heart.

Kno and others who were discussing how to deal with the current situation of insufficient funds after the hunting failure did not hear Heroula's muttering. In this team, Heroula has always been more free, more like a mercenary who is available at any time. She also prefers this identity, unrestrained and free.

From noon to nightfall, the people who were drinking in the tavern to relieve their worries had already agreed on the next hunting and money-raising plan, and decided to set off after a short rest. Seeing that Heroola was still staring at the movable door of the tavern, waiting for the "fish" moving on land, the people in the team made fun of her again.

"Admit it, compared to our rhinoceros head turning into ashes, it is impossible to perform limb reconstruction, it's just a few silver coins."

"You didn't even follow him to see what he was going to do, tsk tsk, when did you become so naive, I think he would have slipped away long ago."

Heroola bit her lip, thinking about her few silver coins, and wanted to cry but had no tears.

"Next time, no matter who it is, never lend money!"

Heroola, who was unhappy, shouted the name of the bartender, intending to give up and drink another cup.

The movable wooden door swayed, and the person who came seemed to float in front of Heroula without making any footsteps. Heroula, who was still focusing on the wine, saw more than ten bottles of colorful dust and liquid in front of her eyes.

Lu Yu said, "I have inquired about the value of your prey. Selling it should be able to make up for your losses."

Kno and others gathered around, looking thoughtfully at these potions with unknown effects.

The people who had already given up hope were a little surprised to see Lu Yu return, and even more unexpected was the news brought back by the people who took the potions to the trading market.

"They asked us if we have similar high-level potions and are willing to buy them at a high price!"

The people who realized the value of the potion were stunned.

"I suggest you sell them in batches to leave some room for yourself." Lu Yu gave a kind reminder.

Kno and Celisa, the two adventurers who had talked to Lu Yu, apologized without hesitation.

"I'm sorry for offending you before."

Maybe it was the experience of traveling, maybe it was the experience of Lulu's parents, or maybe it was the friend Luoye who was drifting away. Lu Yu was quite tolerant of these people who were on the edge of a knife and blood. He could understand that their emotional breakdown came from hunting large monsters with careful arrangements, but all the spoils were destroyed in the end. In this case, the mood was no less bad than working hard in the dungeon and getting a bad guy to steal everything when the spoils were divided.

The wild had an advantage in numbers and did not have any evil thoughts about him who was alone. Although he was angry, he still restrained himself, which was also a reason for Lu Yu to compensate-they were much more reasonable than the nobles hunting in the wild.

The wine was refilled, and everyone was in a good mood with disposable income again. They toasted Lu Yu one after another. Maybe they felt guilty for offending him, or maybe they wanted to get closer to a potion master who could make high-level potions. Everyone talked a lot.

From them, Lu Yu learned another reason why Kno and Celisa's mentality exploded.

"Transform the body to participate in the trial of the puppet city?"

"Your Excellency Bass is a traveler from another country. I'm afraid he doesn't know much about this grand event." Keno Meng drank several large glasses of mead to apologize and explained in a somewhat confused manner, "The Doll City Trial began on March 3. Ten years ago, it was held every five years. It was started by the Supreme Puppet Masters of Selkaro. The competition was open to all regions and all races. Both the reformers and the natives could participate. After many selections, they were finally promoted. Those who will be able to enter the Doll City [Streamer]."

"There, those who advance will be interviewed by the Supreme Puppet Masters and receive blessings and rewards. The reformers can even be interviewed by the Supreme Puppet Masters, and can choose to join the Selkaro Puppet Masters Association and have the opportunity to be promoted. A channel for secret meetings, or becoming the leader of the association.”

Selisa continued: "There is no transformer who does not want to be personally adjusted by the Supreme Puppet Masters to gain great power beyond ordinary people. This makes everyone in the place where the influence of the Selkaro Puppet Masters expand Even among natives, no one who has entered Flowing Light City has said 'no' to the transformation, which proves how tempting it is."

"It's very close to the start of the regional trial. Although we have little hope, considering that as long as we participate, we have a chance to win the favor of some puppet masters, so we have been working hard to obtain further transformation... It's really I'm sorry."

Lu Yu looked at Herola who was in a silly mood as she got the potion and started thinking about how much money she could exchange for it.

"What about you, are you participating?"

Herola nodded: "I plan to participate. After all, even if I can't enter the Doll City, I can still get a small income by passing the regional trial, and I can also make a name for myself so I can find commissions. Why not... …But there is no need to modify it, I just like being a native.”

"However, you said before that you wanted me to be your guide... Well, if you can contribute a little money, I would be willing to follow you."

"I see you like money very much." Lu Yu said.

"As long as you give me a price, I can do anything for you."

Under Sera's instigation, Lu Yu adjusted his tone and asked with a hint of surprise: "Oh, if it's you I want, are you willing to put a price on yourself?"

Herola was stunned. Fortunately, everyone else was drinking and did not hear the conversation between the two.

"There are still some things that cannot be priced. This is an exception." Herola waved her hands in embarrassment, her face a little red.

When the joking time was over, Lu Yu decided to ask the Selkalo local in front of him an important question.

"I have heard the story of the 'Healer' from people along the way before. It is said that the Healer left a treasure in Selkalo, which was treasured and treasured by subsequent puppet masters. Now I want to know ...Is there any way to see it? I've been told there's no way before. I want to hear it from you."

Lu Yu handed over a few of the exchanged silver coins, but Herola shook the potion in her hand in a principled manner: "That's enough. Although I like money and am called a piggy bank, I am not a black-hearted elf. "

A dark elf with gray-brown skin who says he is not a black-hearted elf always thinks it is a bad joke...

Herola replied: "If it really exists, based on the rumors that have been circulating for hundreds of years and the fact that no detailed details have ever been leaked, I am willing to believe that it is only in the hands of the Supreme Puppet Master. There are a total of sixteen puppet masters, and the most likely location is the puppet capital [Liu Guang]."

"But I advise you to stop thinking about it. It's impossible." Herola waved her hand and emphasized again, "There is no way you can enter the streamer."

"Why?"

"Forty years ago, the Supreme Puppet Masters independently selected a place outside the capital of Selkaro to build the current Flowing Light City. This area, known as the Puppet City, can only be entered by the Supreme Puppet Masters. It is not open to outsiders, not even people from the Puppet Masters Secret Society and Association can enter. The door was opened only after trials began thirty years ago."

"The candidates who have advanced are very strict. They have never said anything about what is in the Doll Capital. They only say that it is an incredible place, and without exception, they have become the most devout and fanatical followers of the Doll Association. He is still contributing to the expansion of the Selkaro Puppet Master’s power to this day.”

Lu Yu asked in confusion: "Do the supreme puppet masters never leave the so-called puppet capital?"

At this time, he was holding on to the idea of ​​"accidental encounter".

As a well-known mercenary, Herola showed qualified information and gossip reserves, and she answered every question raised by Lu Yu.

She took a bite of grilled sand crab, tied her long hair up with a bamboo stick in her mouth, and continued eating boldly.

She said: "As you said, the first trial held thirty years ago was the last time the Supreme Puppet Masters changed. Since then, they have never appeared in the public view of Selkalo, even if People from associations and secret meetings don’t seem to be able to see them directly. They only communicate with them through regular reports and get their instructions.”

"What is certain is that the Supremes are all alive. After all, the excellent results of their transformation are the winners of trials again and again, and these people transformed by the Supremes are obviously stronger than people of the same level."

Over the decades, the City of Dolls has become a sacred place in Selkalo and even the surrounding areas. The vigorous promotion of dollization has made this place unprecedentedly influential, because the City of Dolls is shrouded in mist, and no one knows anything about it. You know, so in folk rumors, there seems to be a place where saints and even gods favor it.

A high-level flying dragon once broke into the Doll City area. After being briefly swallowed by the fog, it turned into a doll in the Doll City and is still active around it. Magicians generally speculate that the Supreme Doll The general rank of a division should be to crush the surrounding areas.

Although according to Lu Yu's observation, the fifth and sixth levels here are kings and hegemons, considering that he has always felt a subtle sense of uneasiness after entering Selkalo...

He was sure that he was not paranoid. Since his fight with Carlton and Sarah, Lu Yu was extremely sensitive to this sudden feeling of uneasiness.

In the end, Lu Yu chose to trust his intuition and be cautious, and not forcefully break into the Doll City just to save time.

Lu Yu asked: "Are there any mandatory rules for signing up to participate in the trial?"

"There are no mandatory rules... Are you planning to participate in the competition?" Herola asked in surprise, "But you are a potion master."

"You forget, I'm still a summoner."

"So far, I haven't met many powerful summoners. Even the one in our team has other magics that are more powerful than the summoned objects. Those who specialize in summoning in other hunting groups are not much better... Herola spread her hands and said, "And take part in the trial." Refining must be prepared for death and disability. This is not a game. Everyone who embarks on this road is eager to fly into the sky. In order to have enough money to transform themselves, during this period of time, it is not just the blood of monsters that is shed in the wild. , scenes of fratricide are not uncommon.”

"It seems that although your companions are a little grumpy, at least they are still human beings." Lu Yu said.

"I am a qualified mercenary. I should choose a suitable team to make money!" Herola proudly puffed out her chest, which was more promising than Lulu, but far more regretful than Sera.

"Sign up for me. I plan to go to the Doll City to see it with my own eyes."

He was curious about what was hidden in this city-state that was regarded as a holy place by thousands of puppet masters.

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Click.

Click.

The loud sound of the rotating gears echoed in the quiet space.

Deep in the bright palace, a pair of slightly narrowed eyes quietly opened.

At this moment, the silent city-state revived like a stopped heart.