Just as Loran Hill was heading south, Xialanlotte, far away in the center of the empire, also began a new journey.
"Are you leaving?"
On a hill, Xia Lanluote and Phoenix stood together, with the little girl Nika in front of them, looking a little reluctant.
"Well, we have to go because we still have things to do." Xia Lanluote bent down and hugged the friend in front of her.
"Lottie must be doing something big." Nika looked at the two people in front of her without crying or shedding any tears.
"Although I don't have much experience, I can tell that Lottie and Sister Phoenix are both very powerful and not ordinary people."
"Dad told me not to ask too many questions or pry into anything. Everyone has their own secrets. But I still really want to know where Sister Lottie is going."
"I heard that when Dad rescued you, he was being hunted by the Empire's soldiers. So, are you planning to leave the Empire, or are you planning to start a rebellion like those rebels?"
"I won't run away." Lottie put her chin on Nika's shoulder and spoke softly, her eyes seemed to be looking at a very far place.
"...Then I understand." Then the two separated, and Nika looked at the two people standing under the blue sky.
"I hope you can realize your dreams. If, if we meet again someday, when I'm older, I think I can help Sister Lottie."
"Why? This is very dangerous. Your father has told you too." Lottie thought of the vicissitudes of life man.
"Because this kind of thing must be very hard for Sister Lottie, I want to help you share a little of the burden. After all, I am your friend. If I hear that you are gone one day, I will be very sad too."
"So, instead of regretting it later, it's better to do something to change it." Nika said her thoughts with her hands behind her back.
"That's amazing, Nika. When I was your age, I didn't think so far ahead." Thinking back to her childish and naive self in the past, Lottie smiled bitterly.
"Ah, sister Lottie just found out. I'm super awesome. Hehe, I'm going to be a hero in the future." Nika raised her finger to her cheek and said proudly.
"Hehe, then I'll look forward to it, looking forward to our great hero Nika coming to save a weak woman like me." Lottie nodded with a smile.
After that, the two talked for a few more words, and finally it was time to leave.
"Well, see you next time." Lottie waved her hand.
A huge bird burning with flames swooped down from the sky, like a fiery cloud on the horizon, holding up the two people on the ground and carrying them gradually disappearing at the end of the sky.
Goodbye, my innocence and cowardice.
Looking at the fiery red sunset at the end of the horizon, Lottie clenched the small pendant in her hand, which was a sacred treasure taken from the family relics.
A crimson gem, faceted into a sphere, swam slowly within its center, a dark-red dragon silhouette. The subtle ripples emanating from it moved the human heart. The looming dragon's presence was even more majestic and powerful than a real dragon.
Like fragments and relics of the Dragon God.
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Southern Border of the Empire, Blue Province
As a province, it's naturally best known for its cotton and fabric production, with blue being the predominant color, earning it the nickname "Blue Province." This name, however, was given only recently. In the past, it was known as "Red Vulture Province," owing to the large flocks of Primal Sequence 4 Red-crested Vultures that long ago inhabited it.
Unfortunately, with the expansion of humankind, this kind of monster gradually became less and disappeared, so the name was simply changed.
Walking in the city market, Loran Hill looked curiously at the various clothing stores or fabric stores on the street.
Compared to the few clothing stores in other cities, here you can see hundreds of flowers blooming and competing for beauty. There is even a street that is as prosperous as the scenery of the imperial capital.
Nobles dressed in expensive clothes came in and out in twos and threes, entering and exiting these shops and admiring the exquisite clothes as if they were traveling and appreciating works of art.
The shops here were also different from those in other cities. Even if you didn't buy anything, you still had to pay to enter, just like an exhibition. The nobles also agreed with this rule.
Spending a little money is not a big deal, but charging a fee can isolate most of the noisy and low-taste civilians, and indeed give them a better shopping experience.
Walking on the street, you can see not only people from nearby provinces, but also merchants and nobles who come here from far away to buy clothes.
Perhaps in their eyes, this is not just about buying a daily necessity, but about choosing a way of life, or temperament and style.
Transparent and clean glass closets can be seen everywhere on the street. Some are gorgeous, some are simple, and some are luxurious. Clothes of various styles and cultures are hung in the stores, attracting passers-by on the street.
"Hello, welcome."
Wearing a light gray coat and boots, Loran Hill walked into a shop. The maid inside came forward to greet her and then led her out.
"You go this way and go inside. You can then go up to the second and third floors. Then there's a way down on the other side."
This store has three floors, each floor is hundreds of square meters, which can be said to be a rare large store.
"Okay, thank you." The girl nodded, then walked into the store step by step to take a look.
"Is this the one you like? I can introduce it to you."
In front of the girl, a young noble couple was standing in front of a transparent glass closet, and a maid in black and white uniform introduced them skillfully.
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