Chapter 74 Travel Notes

"There is no essential difference between this small town called Utopia and the ones I have traveled to, regardless of the folklore, race, or architectural style, they all belong to Ruen as standard.

"I have heard that there are many strange and unusual customs in the Southern Continent, and I hope to experience it for myself one day, of course, after the restoration of peace in East and West Balam.

"Speaking of Utopia, the most special thing here is that the climate is changeable and there are frequent storms, so that most people have umbrellas and raincoats smeared with Donningsman tree sap. The waiter at the hotel told me that as long as there is a If you have a certain income, and you have to go out to work, you have to save some money to buy raincoats anyway, otherwise the disease will take more.

“There are no meteorologists here, I have no way of knowing the reason for this variability, I can only guess that it has something to do with being close to the sea, being in the hurricane belt. Yes, Utopia has a deep-water port a few kilometers away, but they are understaffed and can’t be well It can only maintain a small scale.

"They also don't have a local newspaper, after all, it's just a small city of a few thousand people, and the newsboys mainly sell Tussock, Dixie Mirror and Sea Breeze...

"The second reason I like it here is that a lot of people in Utopia are cheerful and optimistic and have a passion for life.

"As I wrote this, a band happened to be passing by outside the hotel.

"This is not a professional band, but a group of purely amateurs, including government employees, magistrates, solicitors, professional police, school teachers, candy factory workers, store owners... …Among them, those with money and time are responsible for more difficult instruments such as tuba and violin, while citizens of the lower and middle classes use simpler objects such as lyre and harmonica.

"On certain days off, they would take to the streets, starting from the Plaza Mayor, going around the city and returning to the Church of St. Arianna near the square, which they called a 'musical parade'.

"During the parade, they not only did not exclude the citizens from joining, but encouraged them to sing or dance along with the team. According to my observation, the participants were quite happy and satisfied, expressing their love for life to the fullest, which made me realize to a buoyant attitude.

"I have to admit, it's very infectious, I tried to join the cruise, forget the troubles in the music, dance and singing, just remember the joy...

"They're not cruising today, they're going to church to bless the newlyweds.

"When it comes to weddings, the most incomprehensible thing about Utopia is that it only has the church of the 'Goddess of the Night'. You must know that in most parts of the kingdom, even in a small town, there will be at least two churches, one Belongs to the 'Goddess of the Night', a believer in the 'Lord of the Storm'.

"Before today, I couldn't imagine that there would be an ordinary town in the kingdom that only believed in one god.

"However, this will not cause much trouble for me. Before I was eighteen, I was influenced by my family and could only believe in the 'Lord of the Storm', but after graduating from grammar school, I really understood the goddess The one who is most loving and compassionate.

"Speaking of the wedding itself, I attended a wedding two days ago and found that Utopia has some special customs in this regard.

"Among them, what I admire most is that when the pastor announces the establishment of the marriage, the groom and the bride will bow to each other, there is no question of who is superior or inferior, just earnestly expressing gratitude for spending a lifetime together.

"Maybe this is a manifestation of the equality of men and women in the goddess doctrine...

"Also, in the post-wedding festivities, there will be some special game sessions, for example, for the groom and the bride to tell their own love stories.

"It might be quite embarrassing for them, but quite entertaining for the guests. Yes, I think so too, but I definitely wouldn't add something like this to my own wedding. .

"At that wedding, I heard one of the best love stories I've ever heard in my life. If I have a chance, if the readers and friends who read this column like it, I will consider retelling it. Of course, I will Change the names and some details to not bother the couple...

"The most important thing I love about Utopia is that the food here is delicious and of a very high standard in a limited number of restaurants, and the best is without a doubt the annex to the 'Iris' hotel where I stayed Dining room.

"Whether it's the most basic pan-fried steak, tonkatsu, chargrilled meat, pan-fried fish, or the more complex or more difficult lamb stew with peas, creamy bisque, butter mashed potatoes, baked potato skins, They have definitely reached the level of urban chefs. In addition, the chefs here are also quite good at creating unique dishes and foods, including sweet and sour meat, and grilled fish repeatedly coated with various seasonings...

"The chefs of Utopia have not given up on the staple food that seems to be impossible to play with tricks. I have eaten all kinds of toast in this city: mashed taro, mashed potatoes, butter, whipped cream, and fruit. Chunk... as long as you like, no duplicate varieties for a week.

“And the most admirable of all the food here is their desserts:

"Cream pudding, fruit pudding, black forest cake, carrot cake, milk cake, muffins, tarts...

"Writing this, I feel hungry again, that's why I've been here for a week and still don't want to leave. What I'm most worried about right now is not my wallet, but my weight. I'm glad the hotel doesn't Mechanical scales, while complaining that they are not worthy.

“The red wines of Utopia are also quite good, the only problem is that they all lack the precipitation of the vintage, and it seems that in the estates around this town, there is no such awareness.

"Here, I would like to solemnly recommend a drink, Utopia Bubble Iced Tea, which is very special and has a more wonderful experience beyond sweetness and bubbles...

"Every evening, I go for a walk in the Plaza Mayor, which is also the favorite leisure place for the citizens of Utopia, who have an extraordinary love for those white pigeons.

"I met a painter in the municipal square, his name is Anderson, he is handsome and has superb painting skills, but unfortunately, he is dumb...

"I also got to know a writer named Al-Su, a rather odd name, who said he was working on a novel and asked me to taste the opening.

"I don't comment on his, I just find it weird to have a few familiar names at the beginning.

"This includes Anderson, Wendy, well, this is my favorite bakery owner...

"I asked this question, and Alesu told me very seriously that when a writer can't think of a character's name, it is a very reasonable thing to refer to someone he knows.

"I agree.

"...

"Limited to space, this sharing will end here, love your Charlotte."

Monica put down the pen and read the manuscript carefully twice, correcting the mistakes of words and grammar.

She is a writer, who was not famous at first, and can only make a living by writing some third-rate love - after converting to "Goddess of the Night", her father almost cut off contact with her.

But since Miss Fors Wall, who wrote "Storm House", started a travel column, which became quite popular after the war, Monica also began to write travel notes for some Backlund newspapers, which is a perfect fit She developed her hobbies, and hobbies made her articles full of unique vitality and helped her become a well-known travel writer.

Charlotte is her pen name.

After the handwriting was completely dry, Monica wrote another copy, stuffed it into an envelope, and affixed a stamp.

After confirming that the address was correct, the woman with wavy black hair and a Disy Bay style picked up her handbag, left the hotel, and went to the Utopia Post Office.

The post office was next door to the telegraph office, and every time Monica passed by the latter, it was a waste.

In her opinion, there are very few things that need to be telegraphed in Utopia, and it is too extravagant to have a telegraph office exclusively.

After sending the letter, Monica looked at the sky and walked towards the Municipal Plaza.

When she came to the door of St. Arianna Church, she met Byers.

This is a policeman who once questioned Monica at the "Iris" hotel because of the witness question in the Tracy murder case.

Unfortunately, Monica doesn't know the gentleman named Wendell.

After nodding to each other and saying hello, Monica entered the church, found a seat, and quietly listened to the preaching of the pastor named Townsend.

This is the most clergy-like priest she has met since she converted to "Goddess of the Evernight". His hair is half white, his speech is soothing, his temperament is peaceful, and his voice is low, which always calms people unconsciously.

Monica then closed her eyes and listened intently.

…………

East Chestershire, in a forest belonging to the Hall family.

Alfred, Hibbert, and Audrey led their respective foxhounds, with varying numbers of servants, around the edge of the forest, chasing their prey.

This is the first time the three siblings have been hunting together since they were adults.

Alfred and Hibbert were having a good time in front of their sister, at least on the surface.

For Alfred, the biggest problem is how to control himself and not show anything too different from ordinary people. Otherwise, if a "retribution knight" participates in hunting, others have no chance at all.

He knew that his sister was a Beyonder, but he also knew that the Sequence 7 of the Spectator pathway would not have any real frontal combat capability.

During the chase, they rushed out of the forest and saw a field of wheat.

"Where is this?" Audrey in a hunting suit asked casually.

It was her first time hunting in this forest, and she didn't know where the surroundings lead to.

Hibbert was also unfamiliar, turned his head and said to his attendant:

"Find someone to ask."

While waiting, the three brothers and sisters laughed and discussed the harvest just now, while the golden retriever Susie glanced at the foxhounds who wanted to get close to her, causing them to distance themselves consciously.

After a while, Hibbert's squire returned, reporting:

"Lord, there is a village called Hedrak nearby..."

Hedrak...that village with dragon worship? I came here from another direction? Audrey was startled for a moment.

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