From Prisoner to Si Chen

The black old-fashioned retro car drove across the bridge and passed a huge stone arch that was 100 meters high and 40 meters wide.

Gillan sat in the back seat, looking up at the arch through the front windshield.

The tall arch is gray-yellow in color, and its surface is made of fine grained texture. It is unknown what kind of stone it is, and it is covered with dense reliefs of figures.

With his eyesight, he easily caught the details. The relief seems to depict a tragic war scene, with countless knights fighting bravely.

On both sides of the arch were two meandering teams carrying flags, and there were even dozens of real flags planted on the sides of the arch. The X pattern with white stripes on a black background is the flag of the Bremen Empire.

At the top of the arch, there is a knight standing on a pile of corpses, facing the light from above, holding a cross sword high.

Gate of Glory. Jilan muttered.

The car passed through the arch and continued driving. After passing several checkpoints, the bustling street scene came into view.

The level of prosperity here is much higher than that in the wealthy area of ​​Brak City. Both the height and design of the buildings appear more noble and grand.

The walls are mostly gray and white, with a few orange and yellow, or bright black.

The overall style is solemn and solemn.

Straight streets, cubic buildings, pointed towers and neat street lights were Gillan's first impression of North Muse.

The road is spacious, with beautiful large and small horse-drawn carriages coming and going, and occasionally four-wheeled black retro cars.

Pedestrians on both sides were wearing high-end hats, regardless of gender.

However, Gillan noticed that people here seemed to prefer small and exquisite hat styles. As for the clothes, they are almost all black, brown or white coats.

A coat and a cap seem to be the standard accessory of Northern Muse.

Jilan secretly kept this phenomenon in mind. After settling down, he can refer to this style of dressing to buy clothes to easily integrate into it.

Through the wide and straight streets, Gilan looked towards the end.

As far as the eye can see, on the other side of a river, there is a huge humanoid statue at least a hundred meters high in the central triumphal area. Its entire body is made of white stone, but it seems to be unfinished and missing its head.

Several circles of scaffolding made of steel pipes and wooden boards were built around the perimeter. Little people as thin as black dots were moving above, as if they were beating the statue.

That's the 'Führer Statue' that's about to be built.

Old Charles, who was driving, saw Gillan's curious eyes through the rearview mirror, so he explained with a smile.

The design was led by the famous sculptor Greg Archer, who was also responsible for the carving of the head of state's face... This was built to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the head of state Caesar Geed. It has taken three years. It is estimated that It will be completed by the end of this year or early next year.”

At that time, another wonder will be born in the empire.

Speaking of this, Old Charles proudly introduced such imperial wonders as the Triumph Building, Gate of Glory, Bronze Statue of the Broken Arm Warrior and Hiru Mausoleum.

These wonders are all located in the capital Muse City.

The Muses would naturally feel a sense of pride in this.

It stands to reason that both architecture and sculpture belong to the field of art, but Gillan also knows that the so-called art order will not really restrict the birth of such wonders of art.

Not only are they helpful in promoting the majesty of the empire, but they can also please the head of state. There are always two sides to things, and this has been the case since ancient times.

Not long after.

Old Charles parked the car on the street in a high-end apartment area.

Master, Miss Aurora, please wait in the car for a moment.

He turned off the engine and got out of the car, and before leaving, he put his head in and walked towards the back seat.

I will find a place for you two as soon as possible.

Excuse me, Old Charles. Gillan nodded.

You're welcome, Master. Old Charles smiled. It is my duty to serve you.

After saying that, he took off his hat and bowed, then turned around and strode away.

Old Charles' work efficiency and level of diligence once again refreshed Gillan's impression of him.

In less than half an hour, the old housekeeper came back.

She was also carrying large and small shopping bags.

Click.

He opened the back seat door for the two of them, bowed slightly and said:

Master, the residence has been found for you, not far ahead. Although it is a townhouse, the environment is beautiful, the room is well soundproofed, spacious and tidy... The most important thing is that the landlord of that apartment is a pious Dawn Believers, treat people well, rent affordable to the people.”

After Gilan helped Miss Sparrow out of the car, the old housekeeper led the way with shopping bags.

As he walked, he said:

These are some basic daily necessities that I purchased for you two. If you still need them, please let me know and I will deliver them to you in time.

Thank you. Jilan said solemnly.

Master, you're welcome.

Old Charles smiled and said this again.

They walked straight along the sidewalk for about three hundred meters and stopped in front of a corridor with an iron gate and various flowers planted on both sides.

Gillan glanced at the white-on-black sign on the gray wall beside the door:

No. 32, Price Street.

Old Charles took out a bunch of keys, quickly opened the iron gate, and then took Gillan and Miss Sparrow to the third floor.

At the left end of the corridor, he stopped in front of room 3201 and opened the door with another key.

As soon as you enter, you will see the entrance wall. After walking four or five meters, you will reach the spacious living room. Coffee tables, sofas, chandeliers, dining tables, chairs and counters are all available, and they look like high-end furniture at first glance.

This rental apartment is 150 square meters, with one master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, balcony, living room, dining room and storage room.

Old Charles put the shopping bag on the sofa and turned around to introduce.

He respectfully asked Jilan:

Master, are you satisfied? If not, I will replace it for you.

Gillan looked around the apartment and nodded.

It's pretty good. The rent for an apartment of this caliber in North Muse shouldn't be cheap, right?

“It’s relatively fair, the weekly rent is only 2 Caesars.”

Old Charles smiled.

2 Caesars a week?

That’s 8 Caesars a month, and almost 100 Caesars a year!

Ji Lan raised his eyebrows.

Prices in the aristocratic district of the capital are really not comparable to those in remote towns like Brak City.

Seeing the young master's slightly startled expression, Old Charles whispered:

Master, please don't worry. I have paid your rent for one year in advance. The landlord, Mr. de la Cruz, is very happy. In addition, his wife, Mrs. Maslan, opened a small grocery store across the street. If you have time, you can go say hello.”

Thank you, you helped me a lot, old Charles.

Gillan Road.

Old Charles shook his head, glanced at the two of them, and said:

After a long journey, the young master and Miss Aurora must be tired. They can take a bath and rest first, and I also need to return to the Earl's Manor to report back to Mr. Ramon.

Before leaving, he handed the apartment key to Gillan and asked:

Master, is there anything else you need?

Jilan suddenly thought of something and pretended to rummage in the suitcase, but actually took out a small paper bag through the alchemy bag.

He turned around and walked to Old Charles and handed over the paper bag.

Can you help me pawn these things and exchange them for money?

Gillan added:

After you pawn it, Old Charles, you can take 150 Caesars from it and keep it to yourself. With the remaining money, you can buy me a projector, okay?

He estimated the value of the jewelry and gold watches, which added up to more than 200 Caesars. Among them, the two gold bars were the most valuable, at least 100 Caesars.

Old Charles opened the paper bag, looked down, and immediately felt confident.

He nodded and smiled:

Of course there is no problem. But Mr. Ramon will pay me my salary on time every week. As for the rent paid to you, it will also be reimbursed, so there is no need...

Ji Lan raised his hand and interrupted him:

A salary is a salary, and this money is my personal thank you gift.

Old Charles was startled, and then a smile appeared on his face.

Thank you, Master.

He said, lowering his voice again:

Although the 'Art Order' is strict at this stage, the Farhan family has many connections. Please rest assured, young master, I will definitely bring you a 90% new projector within three days at the latest.