This place for envoys from various countries and nobles from all over the world to temporarily stay, it also shows the style of an empire. It is not just a place where people are just thrown into a country hotel-like room.
High-end log furniture, interior decorations full of artistic taste, elegant fragrance that can be smelled everywhere, exquisite ingenuity everywhere, and meticulous service. While coaxing people to be the most comfortable, they inadvertently show their belongings.
The proud side of the empire.
"Your Excellency, is there anything left to be desired in the guest house?" Count Ephron, who was in charge of the reception, asked politely.
"Everything is fine. Thank you for your country's intentions." Lin responded politely. Unfortunately, he did not have a noble background, nor did he learn any formal diplomatic etiquette. Therefore, his performance was just the same as he had been since he was a child.
Learn, it's just a courtesy for a small person.
However, Lin could tell that everything in the guest house had been specially arranged to comply with the habits of the elves and to avoid taboos that religious people might have, and was not just for entertaining nobles.
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Don't look at the lost land compared to the earth, which is culturally primitive and backward. Once you pay attention to various etiquette, it will drive people crazy. Even if the etiquette is simple, people of different races, different religious backgrounds, and different social environments
Taboos can also make people feel constrained everywhere.
In the guest house of the Karlsruhe Empire, things that are not in line with etiquette and may touch taboos are well avoided. At least the elves from the wood elf tribe who follow you will not be able to find fault with it.
The reason why someone is unwilling to accept any wood elf to stay with him except the dark elf Maiershan also has this concern. It goes without saying that the dark elf has all the taboos, and other wood elves have so many precepts that they can watch from the sidelines. Everyone's scalp would be numb. In line with the principle that doing more is worse than doing less, Lin stayed away from it.
After confirming that he had coaxed the guests from afar well, Count Efron in front of him asked: "I wonder if there is anything else that my distinguished guests need my help with?"
This sentence is not entirely polite. Although the guests are coming, when the group of people in the palace will receive them depends on the arrangements of those people. Lin and the elves also know this very well. Wait.
During this period of time, it was impossible for the Karlsruhe Empire to lock the guests in the guest house, which was no different from house arrest.
So the earl asked what this sentence meant. It was more or less a travel introduction, and the idea of showing off our country's prestige was in it. Not only this time, but every time guests who are able to stay at the guest house will have such inquiries and treatment.
Although Lin could take this opportunity to ask the count about the situation of the Karlsruhe Empire, he would probably only hear official propaganda, which might not be what he wanted. So he gave up after thinking about it.
But it’s not like there’s nothing we need help from. He’s a local snake after all. So Lin said: “Sir, we need to send someone to the temple of the Goddess of Gold Coins to hand over relevant matters to the bishop. Please send a guide to take our people there.
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"That's no problem." Earl Efron agreed.
There is a temple to the Goddess of Gold Coins in Neuquén Imperial City. The invitation letter and the woman's handwritten letter that came to Lin's hands were delivered through this temple. It is only natural for the goddess's envoy to go to the temple. Not to mention that the empire has nothing to do with it.
Even if you want to restrict the freedom of movement of this group of people, it is difficult to refuse such a reasonable request.
"There is another thing that needs your help." Lin said again.
"Speaking."
Lin asked: "I wonder if the Earl knows about the Greco family?"
"The Greco family?" Count Efron repeated in confusion.
Pointing to the silent white swordsman next to him, Lin said: "This is William Greco. He is a member of the Greco family in your country. It's just that he hasn't been back in contact for a long time. I don't know where the family lives now. So.
That’s why I asked this question.”
Count Efron didn't answer. In fact, he didn't answer either. Seeing the confused count turning his head to glance at another person, the clever knight Ramiro stepped forward and asked: "Your Excellency, in addition to the family name,
Besides, I wonder if there are any other clues? Like family symbols, or other relatively well-known characteristics?"
Of course, Lin couldn't answer this question. He could only focus on William and motioned to him.
William's indifference to the matter came from the bottom of his heart and he was indifferent, but this did not mean that he was an insensible idiot. Hearing the questions from the helper, he tilted his head and began to think.
Speaking of which, William Greco's appearance is very ordinary, and you will forget it once you see him. It's just his cleanliness and enjoyment personality that bring a very special temperament. But the more powerful people look at him, the more capable they will be.
I saw something different. According to Lin privately, it was a restrained, unsheathed sword.
Compared with the demon prince Azad's flamboyant temperament, William's introversion makes him look quite inconspicuous at first glance. Only by taking a closer look can you find the weirdness in it. This is why Count Efron and his party focus their attention.
It's a trait that I only noticed when I came to this 'follower'.
It can only be said that although the name of the White Sword Master is resounding, it is also regional. For this land that William has not returned to for more than ten years, his reputation is only at the level of 'rumored'. It is a talk after dinner and has no credibility.
So I can't blame Earl Efron for being such a stranger to him.
"If I remember correctly, the flag of my ship is a seagull with a cross with hollow circles at the four ends. It seems that there are ships that can go to sea. But I am not sure what their situation is now and whether they still exist."
William said after thinking.
"Ah, that Greco family." Realizing that he had become the focus of everyone, Knight Ramiro immediately said respectfully to his master: "My lord, I know which family it may be. But I can't be sure if it is this one."
An adult’s family.” At the same time, there were hints in his eyes.
Earl Efron immediately realized that this family might be in some trouble. In addition, the purpose of the visitor was unknown, so he could not be seeking power and profit.
Although the earl is not a strong man, he is still skilled in martial arts. He can feel that the more than ten elves are not ordinary people. No matter what these people plan to do, as long as it is an unofficial matter, he is not suitable to intervene.
Too deep.
Count Efron, who had made up his mind, said calmly: "Lamy, since you know, just send someone to lead the way and send the guests there."
"Yes, my lord."
Of course, Lin didn't know the inner drama between the master and the servant. He simply hoped to use William's relationship to find someone to understand the situation of the Karlsruhe Empire. Soon, he got on the bus to the Greco family.
carriage.
The few nobles of the Karlsruhe Empire who received him left early on the pretext that they had other obligations and that someone had to deal with private matters and it was not suitable for them to come forward.
Of course, Lin would not disagree with such a situation and statement. Without official personnel monitoring, I think those who broke the news should be able to speak more boldly.
Among the elves who followed, two went to contact the Temple of the Gold Coin Goddess in Neuquen Imperial City, and one followed Lin and William to visit the Greco family. The rest stayed at the guest house to make preparations for temporary residence.
As well as paperwork for various official contact matters.
When Lin and others moved in the imperial city, they took a carriage used by the royal family to welcome guests. It was low-key, but the interior layout of the carriage made the passengers quite comfortable. At least William showed a satisfied expression and took out the wine from the wine cabinet to drink.
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The elf following was Miriam, the blade maid of the ancient Yectrasil. She was blind and wore a pair of plain glasses and sat quietly in the carriage.
As for the mystery of why the blind female elf wears glasses, Lin has never delved into it. It should also be a magic item, and the specific function is unknown. Someone thought to himself. At the same time, he was just looking at it like William.
Outside the carriage, you can see the scenery passing by on the street.
The Karlsruhe Empire and the Gowana Empire are very similar. The urban landscapes of the two capitals are about the same level of prosperity, but Lin can still feel the difference.
If the Gwana Empire is located in the traditional cultural birthplace of Midi, its own inheritance can be traced back to the Elf Empire thousands of years ago. Therefore, in the Nineveh Imperial City of the Gwana Empire, walking in
Whether the people on the street are nobles or commoners, their pride comes from the profound historical heritage and the prosperity of the world.
The street scene in the Karlsruhe Empire is completely different. The prosperity here is a scene of prosperity and vigorous development. All the people walking on the street are not as wealthy as the Gwaner Empire. They are in a hurry, but they are not being run over.
Instead of leaving with a sense of helplessness, we move towards a future full of hope with the mood of eagerly pursuing something.
If we really want to compare, it would be the Holy City of Estali during the development period of the Technical Guild. Those craftsmen who broke free from the suppression of magicians showed such a spirit.
All in all, the first impression the Karlsruhe Empire brings to someone is not a bad one.
Another major feature is that it is a continuation of what William once said about mountains and rivers. Neuquén, the capital of the empire, is densely covered with artificial rivers and there are many bridges. Small boats are the main mode of transportation for commercial purposes, giving this city
Brings considerable vitality.
And from the perspective of urban planning, Neuquén is quite advanced, and can even be said to be advanced beyond the times! Artificial rivers divide the entire city vertically and horizontally. In addition to providing transportation convenience, the planning for urban defense and fire prevention are far ahead of this era.
His vision makes someone wonder if this is the masterpiece of someone who has traveled through time.
While thinking deeply, according to what the coachman said, the destination this time is right in front of us. The Greco family's mansion is built on the other side of the river. And worthy of being a family that started out in water transportation, there is a well-planned building right next to the mansion.
The pier. Unlike other sections of the river, just build a ladder into the water.
However, the carriage could not fly directly to the other side. It had to walk a distance to reach a bridge across the river. During this time, Lin observed this family mansion that might be William's family.