'Compared to other colors, blue is more ancient.' - Proverb from the Blue Province
The capital of the Blue Province, Ladored.
The city is built at the foot of a mountain. A stream of melted snow flows down from the towering mountains and flows into a reservoir on the north side of the city.
The reservoir is semicircular and made of pure white rocks. When the water inside is full, it will flow to the other three lower reservoirs below, layer by layer.
The five-story reservoir looks like blue shells when viewed from the sky. The layers are stacked on top of each other, which is very beautiful. The shell-like reservoir is also the symbol of Ladored.
The establishment of this city can be traced back to the time of the Chaos Disaster. At that time, chaotic creatures corrupted by Chaos attacked everywhere, and the remaining local residents and travelers had to rely on the mountains. The streams flowing down from the mountains became
The rare unpolluted water source allowed the people in the entire stronghold to survive and persist until the disaster was over.
In the eyes of the survivors, this stream also acquired a sacred meaning. Later, with this stronghold as the center, it slowly expanded outwards and finally developed into today's Blue Clothes Province.
Ladored means the clear spring flowing from the sky. This is the name of the capital of the Blue Clothes Province.
In a luxurious mansion in the city, a small banquet was being held.
A series of exquisitely decorated carriages parked in the open space in front of the mansion, and some waiters in uniforms with blue background and white borders entertained the guests.
In the hall, the lights are bright, and there are a dozen beautiful and exquisitely carved copper ice mirrors in this temporarily rented mansion, emitting a faint cold smoke, cooling the temperature.
It is already June, and the weather is not too hot, but as a host, we cannot relax because of this. After all, Miss Mecia, who hired them, spent a lot of gold coins, and she has to let people see the effect.
In the side room of the hall, Lorraine Hill was holding up her dress and standing in front of the mirror for a final look.
In fact, she didn't expect it to be so grand and complicated at first, but after the invitation was announced that day, several representatives asked about the specific date and address, and found that some things were not that simple.
"If you invite such a person, you can't just find a small roadside restaurant to meet the guests." After the others left, a female representative expressed a kind suggestion.
"Although there is only one person, Miss Mecia, since you have sent out the invitation, it is better to prepare a decent occasion. The president of our family may not care, but there is no guarantee that everyone will think so."
"If you randomly call everyone to an unknown restaurant, will it be considered a slight or an insult?"
"Do you have any good suggestions?" As a last resort, Lorraine Hill had no choice but to ask.
"Gee, I may be a bit boastful, but I do know a friend who owns several hotels, mansions, restaurants, etc., and can provide good rental services."
Under this situation, Lorraine Hill had to prepare well.
When she was Mecia, her hair was chestnut blond, somewhat similar to Bu Mansha, but her hairstyle was not as mature as Bu Mansha's, and it was still a girlish style with a bunched up hairstyle.
Some of her hair hangs down from her ears, and the rest is tied behind her back, with a white bow tied behind her head, which contrasts with the white pleated long skirt on her body. On her feet are light dancing shoes, which are in the hem of the skirt.
Vaguely visible, and wearing hollow white lace gloves on her wrists.
I feel a little overdressed.
Looking at himself in the mirror, Lorraine Hill was slightly distressed.
Although looking good is indeed a joyful thing, looking too good will always bring some unnecessary troubles. This operation was originally supposed to be low-key, but why did it suddenly become like this?
Do you want to stop covering it up? Lorraine Hill thought for a moment, then held the smoky crystal pendant given by Daisy in front of her chest. The face in the mirror was a little hazy, so it was not too stunning.
That’s all I can do, after all, I still have to find an agent in the future.
Lorraine Hill tapped his eyebrows with his fingers, blinked, then stood up and walked out of the room.
The guests in the hall were talking quietly, and the band around the dance floor was playing soothing music. Because they had just arrived, the owners of these chambers of commerce were not in a hurry, but took the opportunity to say hello to a few acquaintances.
"We haven't met each other for a while. How have you been lately? I heard that the military has placed a big order with you again. I'm really envious."
"Ahaha, there's no need to tease me. Everyone knows that the military's orders are not easy to make. The prices are very low and there are many requirements."
"Mr. Curea joked again, how many people dream of such an opportunity. If we can establish a relationship with the military, the southern border will be much more stable now."
"No, Mr. Silen is the most honorable among us. He has been responsible for delivering tributes to the royal court. How many princes and princesses have been married wearing clothes made by your family."
"Don't take it seriously, it's just the past..." The presidents or leaders of these chambers of commerce praised and joked with each other, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
Compared with other industries, although the products of these large chambers of commerce in Lanyi Province compete with each other all year round, they often unite when dealing with foreign enemies or counterparts in other regions. It is also because of this that the fabric and clothing industry here can always rank first in the empire.
forefront.
‘Because their ancestors were close friends who shared hardships together.’ A certain nobleman commented.
In that era when laws and national systems were not yet complete, whether you could be treated fairly depended on your status and how many friends you had.
After the Chaos Disaster, the continent experienced a chaotic era. At that time, there were hundreds of countries, and various forces rose and declined. If they did not unite, they would be destroyed easily. For this reason, the predecessors or ancestors of these chambers of commerce had many conflicts.
The friendship between cooperation and adversity.
Although it is gradually fading now, the tradition of not overly competing and uniting with foreign countries is still preserved and passed down.
"Then, I would like to invite the initiator of this banquet, Miss Mecia." After the host made an impassioned speech, he finally applauded to welcome our protagonist to the entrance.
Taking a deep breath, Lorraine Hill nodded to the temporary maid beside him, and then the door opened, revealing the bright and bright hall.
The girl in a pure white dress walked down the steps step by step. Her delicate profile was like the bright moon slowly moving the surface of the lake, making everyone present feel swayed by it.
"This is....."
"I can't find the right words to describe it."
"Maybe this is the embodiment of beauty."
After everyone was happy for a while, they gradually relaxed and welcomed with smiles and applause. Seeing that there was no accident in the hall, Lorraine Hill also breathed a sigh of relief.
You should be able to talk well this way.
"I'm glad you're all here. Welcome to the banquet I've prepared for you all." The common banquet reception words, in this girl's clear and moving voice, have the effect of turning decay into magic.
There was obviously nothing new in the content, but everyone thought it would be great if they could keep talking, and they didn't even care what the girl said.
As long as that soft voice caresses the body and mind, it seems that all the noise and anxiety have gone away, and the world has become quiet and beautiful.