Barnacles and rust are like ugly scars, the ship's paint is so corroded that the original color and lettering cannot be seen, and the dilapidated deck is in disrepair.
The sea wind severely corroded the ship, which had been wandering at sea for more than 20 years.
However, the problems inside large ships are more serious, such as cave-like cabins and water accumulation in enclosed compartments.
Inside the ship repair yard, a group of engineers gathered on the shore to discuss how to clean the hull and guess the origin of the ship from the incomplete writing on the hull.
Some say it is the Lutas, some say it is the Iron Queen. They are both ships that were lost in the early days of the strange era.
Buzz
The ship made a low cry, and the engineers raised their heads in surprise, then looked at the mayor and the exorcist who were surrounded by guards behind them.
The elder sister's head popped out of the hood as she rubbed her eyes under the mask: "It doesn't want humans to board its body."
There is one more.
Mayor Mateusz Knox thought.
Weiner has never been a fan of weirdness.
But special people always get special treatment. For example, Lu Li, people would just say, "Look, even weirdos are surrounding him."
Lu Li stood on the shore of the ship repair yard and looked up at the rusty hull: "They are here to help you. They will clean up the rust and leaks in the lower cabin for you."
"Well...it agreed." The eldest sister stretched her back and retracted her hood.
Lu Li looked at the nervous engineers not far away and said, "That's it."
Return to Mayor Mateusz Knox.
"It's really a big thing, isn't it?" the mayor sighed, thinking that if this big ship was used as a battleship, it wouldn't need many soldiers to become a powerful combat force comparable to the Hagues Titan.
Although as the mayor of the ice-free port of Wiener, he shouldn't have such thoughts.
After appeasing the ship, they left the shipyard and headed to the museum.
This time the roads became even more crowded. The roads leading to the museum were crowded with citizens who came after hearing the news, and even the guards could not disperse them.
Looking out the car window and struggling to resist the wall of guards who were shouting at the approaching citizens, Mayor Mateusz Knox asked: "Do you want to say something to the citizens?"
"No need." Lu Li replied.
Just like the rumors.
Mayor Mateusz Knox said nonchalantly: "In fact, they were more impressed by your deeds in King Allen City and the Blood Dandelion incident than when you fought against the Silence."
"Ellen Castle and Blood Dandelions?" Katarina couldn't help but ask, she had never heard of these.
"A popular story." Mayor Mateusz Knox briefly told it. "Speaking of which, is Miss Catalina the wife of Mr. Lu Li?"
"No." Lu Li said.
Mayor Mateusz Knox nodded, opened the window, and amid the sudden commotion, he stuck his head out and said loudly into his assistant's ear: "Tell those newspapers that I don't want any scandal about Lu Li to appear tomorrow."
Closing the car windows to block out the noise, Mayor Mateusz Knox complained: "They always make wild guesses and never apologize for saying the wrong thing. Letting them say nonsense will damage your reputation."
Because of the crowd, it took them twice as long to get to the museum gate.
Mayor Mateusz Knox stepped out of the car, looked at the people waiting in front of the door and sighed helplessly.
In addition to the director of the Grand Monterey Museum, parliamentarians and nobles from various factions were also present, including his biggest political enemy Ivo Kobdo.
Damn political struggle.
Curator Franco led Lu Li into the museum with compliments, while Mayor Mateusz Knox lagged behind.
"You did it first." Councilor Ivo Kobdo, a member of the Brotherhood, wore a fake smile and passed the mayor without respect.
The hustle and bustle was blocked out.
The smooth waxed marble floor reflects the gorgeous chandelier, and soothing music flows in the corridor.
Curator Franco can proudly claim that he will never find another place closer to the old days than here. The Grand Monterey Museum collects everything from that era.
Crowns of the old kings, treasures, statues of masters of art, portraits of legendary figures, relics of ancient civilizations, oil paintings by Himfast, and even anchors with the seal of Rodster Port.
People from the old days can find memories here, and people from weird times can also feel the rich history.
This did not delay Lu Li. Curator Franco led him to the depths of the museum without stopping.
"That's 'Businessman'."
The smart people stopped, including Catalina, not to disturb Lu Li who was walking towards the "businessman" alone.
It is enclosed in glass on all sides.
Like those crowns and treasures and the clothes in the windows.
The piles of dirty clothes on his body looked like a homeless man wearing everything to keep warm. The huge backpack on his back could almost hold a person. Half of his face was hidden under a burgundy tattered scarf.
The tall businessman stood in the window, his head lowered.
【merchant】
[Partners of exorcists in the old days]
A sign standing nearby read.
Lu Li stared at the businessman who was as still as a scarecrow. Suddenly, the colors around him became mottled and faded, as if he was being dragged into delirium. All the colors around him faded and fell into nothingness.
The elder sister's head in the hood also disappeared without a trace.
There is only one desk in front of me.
There are envelopes on the table.
Lu Li lowered his eyes and saw writing on the envelope.
[In person from the last exorcist]
…
"Your Majesty the Exorcist must be feeling sad that his companions are gone..."
Franco, the sensual curator, described it in a poetic whisper.
The rational mayor and councilors just watched quietly, although they were indeed a little touched.
But a scene that made people stunned happened: under Lu Li's gaze, the businessman in the window slowly raised his head.
"It will be early in the morning." Curator Franco lost his voice.
Lu Li's still eyes suddenly changed, and he calmly watched the awakening businessman step out of the display window, as if walking through a rippleless water curtain.
"Exorcist Lu Li...what do you need to trade?" The businessman's usually cold voice sounded.
Lu Li thought for a while and said calmly: "Let's get familiar with this world first."
…
"I must say that Mr. Lu Li is a miraculous person!"
"Mr. Lu Li has awakened a businessman closely related to the Exorcist. There is no doubt about his identity."
"I must say he has a very relaxing aura, like being in the forest"
Wow
Councilor Ivo Kobdo put down the newspaper with comments about Lu Li and sneered: "Aura? Knox's flattering look is like a dog wagging its tail."
"But it's really... very comfortable to be around him?" Councilor Caffey Lauder on the side didn't know what kind of adjective to use.
"Maybe it's the perfume or some tricks. He's just a human being, not a god."
Councilor Caffey Lauder frowned: "If others hear this, you will lose your seat as a council member. There are many council members in the Brotherhood who have a good impression of Lu Li."
"Just a bunch of idiots who are still driven by their emotions."
Ivo Kobdo paused: "But this is a good opportunity for us. Tell the rest of the brotherhood that we must do everything possible to make Lu Li the first to attend our party."
