Many years ago, the Nelson Chamber of Commerce was once at its peak and was wealthy enough to rival a country. The Chamber of Commerce even had considerable fame in other countries.
The Nelson Chamber of Commerce even has a great magician in charge, and the Chamber has made deals with hundreds of magicians and thousands of warriors. It is not afraid of dragons, has purchased weapons from dwarves, dealt with goblins, established trade with orcs, and traveled between the forests where elves live.
Until a hundred years ago, it gradually declined, and by the generation of Gabriel and Polly's parents, it had become just an ordinary large chamber of commerce in the country.
Today, the Nelson Chamber of Commerce is facing the crisis of disappearing from the long river of time.
After the final negotiations, Luo Zheyu said that they could only be protected for one month at most.
In a month, he will leave this world.
If the Nelson Family Chamber of Commerce wants to rise to the point where it can protect itself when facing Connie Hall, one month is too short and too difficult.
But Luo Zheyu is only willing to stay in this world for one month now.
Gabriel and Polly had no choice but to accept it.
"Thank you very much, your Excellency."
Luo Zheyu looked at them, feeling extremely dejected, and forced himself to express his gratitude, with a curl of his lips.
"You can call me: prosperous, democratic, civilized, harmonious, free, equal, just, law-abiding, patriotic, dedicated, honest, and friendly."
The second half was spoken in Chinese, and the manifold mirror did not simulate any mental fluctuations.
The five people were at a loss. They couldn't understand the unfamiliar syllables and couldn't remember... remember them.
But I still have to bite the bullet and write it down.
Isn’t it really offensive that you can’t even remember the adults’ titles?
"Yes, respected rich and powerful... people... harmony, freedom, peace..."
Gabriel forgot the words respectfully.
"Prosperous, democratic, civilized, harmonious, free, equal, just, law-abiding, patriotic, dedicated, honest, and friendly."
A hoarse female voice whispered.
Gabriel's maid whispered to him from behind.
She memorized this string of syllables that had no connection to the humans in this world in just one go, and even her pronunciation was incredibly accurate.
"Dear rich, strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious, free, equal, just, law-abiding, patriotic, dedicated, honest, and friendly people, please allow us to entertain you with great respect. This way, please."
After hesitating for a few minutes, Gabriel finally managed to remember this strange, difficult-to-pronounce title that sounded like some kind of spell, and invited Luo Zheyu to walk out of the basement with them.
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The construction and design of the entire house are exquisite and generous. The eaves, corners, turns and intervals are exquisite and detailed, making people feel comfortable when standing in it.
It’s just that the huge house feels a little empty, and it always makes people feel like something is missing.
What is missing are the residents and decorations in the house.
"Are there only five of you living in this house?"
After looking around the room for a few seconds, Luo Zheyu suddenly asked softly.
He heard some subtle noises.
The sound came from a certain room.
"Yes, this house is occupied by only five people, including Polly, housekeeper Faulkner, Hetty, and Faulkner. No one else lives here. Respected... Rich, Strong, Democratic, Civilized, Harmonious, Free, Equal, Just, Legal, Patriotic, Dedicated, Honest, and Friendly."
Gabriel and Polly are brother and sister. According to themselves, Gabriel is eighteen years old and Polly is only sixteen years old.
Hedy was the maid and Adolf was the gray-haired footman.
Luo Zheyu was about to tell them that there might be other people in the house when he was interrupted by loud shouts outside the door.
"Master Gabriel, the saints from the Church of Light are here and are standing at the door. They said they want to do a routine inspection!"
The voice was high-pitched and slightly shrill, belonging to a young man.
This is the third servant who did not leave the Nelson family, Will.
He usually stood guard at the gate, informing the Nelson family of who was coming, who was causing trouble outside, and so on, barely maintaining the superficial dignity of the Nelson family.
At least they had a servant on guard.
"Damn it! Why are the missionaries from the Church of Light here again? Are they going to put the entire city of Naniwuya under surveillance just for a necromancer who may have already left?"
Gabriel raised his palm and patted his forehead, frowning, walking back and forth anxiously, gritting his teeth and saying hatefully.
"Master Gabriel, perhaps you could ask... um... ask the prosperous, democratic, civilized, harmonious, free, equal, just, law-abiding, patriotic, dedicated, honest, and friendly people to take shelter in the attic room."
The old butler Faulkner took off the hood of his black robe and bowed slightly, his green eyes looking calm.
Compared to the anxious Gabriel, the others seemed much calmer although they were also a little anxious.
"If the Nelson Chamber of Commerce had not already fallen, even the people from the Church of Light would not dare to come in and search for the non-existent necromancer."
As Polly spoke, she stretched out her hand from her black robe and grabbed Gabriel, who was walking back and forth with an uneasy look on his face.
"But now we have to find a way to trick the missionaries of the Church of Light over here. Gabriel, calm down. You're being too obvious."
Gabriel stood there, raised his head and took a deep breath, his dark red eyes trying to calm down.
"Master Gabriel?"
After receiving no response for a long time, Will shouted in confusion outside the door.
The saints of the Church of Light were getting impatient and began to urge him.
"I heard you. Please wait a moment, Saint. I need some time to tidy up my appearance before coming out to greet you."
Gabriel tried to keep his voice calm and responded loudly to Will.
"Sorry, my two saints, I have to ask you to wait for a while."
Will said with a hint of apology to the two people standing outside the iron gate opposite.
Both of them were men, one in his thirties, the other in his fifties. They both wore white robes with gold lines on the edges, held a book in their hands, and wore a holy relic of the Church of Light around their necks - an abstract sun-shaped pendant made of some metal with some special effects.
It looks extremely holy.
When the two heard what Will said, they smiled kindly and compassionately. The leader even bowed his head slightly and said softly, "Master Naniwuya, seeing that we missionaries of the Church of Light are so solemn, I think we are more pious and loyal to the God of Light. The God of Light will protect the Nelson family."
“Hehe…Hehe…”
Will's mind was only filled with the ale and barbecue in the tavern on the street. He had no interest in the Church of Light or the God of Light. Hearing him say this, he immediately smiled awkwardly but politely.
Maybe that's why he stayed here when others left the Nelson family.
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"...Sir, I am very sorry. I have no intention of offending you, but the missionaries of the Church of Light are spread all over the world. They are more than hundreds of Connie Halls can match. So... I have to ask you to stay in the attic for a while."
Gabriel lowered his head, very respectful.
Luo Zheyu was a little confused.
Since they said that the missionaries of the Church of Light were here to check whether there were any necromancers hiding here, and since they were sure that there were no necromancers in their homes, why were they so nervous?
And they asked him to hide. He is not an evil spirit, so why does he need to hide when he meets people from the Church of Light?
Thinking of this, Luo Zheyu asked a question.
"you……"
Polly glanced up at him quietly, then quickly lowered her eyes.
"You don't live here, so you may not know. It is recorded in the holy scriptures of the Church of Light that people with black hair and black eyes are the reincarnation of demons. Every year, as long as the missionaries of the Church of Light find newborns with black hair and black eyes or those who have not been discovered before, they will be tied to the stake. The Church of Light believes that this can completely eliminate the souls of demons..."
Feeling the increasingly piercing gazes falling on her, Pearly's heart was pounding like a drum, and she quickly added: "But we in the Nelson family have never believed in the God of Light, and we do not agree with the statement of the Church of Light."
"Yes, respected sir, Prosperity, Democracy, Civilization, Harmony, Freedom, Equality, Justice, Rule of Law, Patriotism, Dedication, Honesty, and Friendship, the people of the Nelson family believe in the God of Nature, who will bring us good luck. They do not have as many doctrines as the God of Light."
Gabriel echoed.
The pressure of all the attention on her was finally relieved, and Polly breathed a sigh of relief, her palms full of sweat.
“No need to hide.”
Luo Zheyu pointed at his eyes.
Those bright and moist black eyes slowly turned into clear light blue.
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