Cthulhu Gonfalon Chapter 1:

It is late autumn, the north is already covered with snow and ice, even in the warm south, there is already a significant chill in the air. Most of the pedestrians who came and went on the street wore thick clothes. Even the low-income civilians were wrapped in two layers as much as possible.

Although many of them have patches on their clothes, they are generally well-dressed and warm enough to withstand the cold wind and maintain basic decentness.

Such a situation is not easy to see even in the capital of the Thunder Principality. Outside the upper city where the nobles live and the inner city where the rich live, when you arrive in the middle city, although the local residents are well dressed, workers in shabby clothes are still very common. As for the outer city and the lower city... The patrol team has an important task, which is to clean up the tramp who died of freezing.

Every winter, even in the capital of the Thunder Principality, hundreds of homeless people will freeze to death and give snacks to the beasts outside the city.

But not in this city. Of course people will die here in winter, but they will definitely not die from freezing and starvation.

Since the former lord Baron Crick Keene began more than 20 years ago, after two generations of barons, the current Keene City has become the most prosperous place in the entire Thunder Duchy. Unlike ordinary lords, the Keene family pursues a policy of "hiding wealth in the people" and attaches great importance to the interests of the people. Every winter, the lord arranges many large and small jobs, so that the poor can get a stable income, and most of them also include a free lunch incidentally.

This naturally costs a lot of money, and it has been ridiculed by other lords around. But it is undeniable that after more than 20 years of operation, the living conditions of the leading citizens of Keenling are indeed quite good. According to the statement on the earth, they have already broken away from the basic need of "food and clothing" and are on the road towards a well-off society.

Although, maybe it's just getting started.

Sui Xiong sat at the table facing the street on the second floor of the "White Beard" Pub, ordered some ordinary food and ordinary rice wine, while eating and drinking, while watching the street below.

He watched for a long time, and finally smiled with satisfaction.

"These years... Anna and the others have done quite well..."

At this moment, he is neither the appearance of Crick Keane, nor the green flying jellyfish, but the appearance of the earthling Sui Xiong.

Black hair, black eyes, yellow skin. He is medium and slightly short, well-proportioned and thin, wearing ordinary black-rimmed glasses, and his face is full of bookishness.

Such people can be seen everywhere on the earth, but there are relatively few in this world. Even in the past few decades, the Church of the God of Knowledge has made efforts to promote the popularization of education, but the results have not been great. "Reading to read" is still elusive for most people. Even in Void City with the highest level of education, most residents can only read and write their own names, and by the way they can understand a hundred common words.

Kean Ling also pays more attention to education, but there are not many bookish people like Sui Xiong. The guy in the tavern is a wink, and he recognizes him as having a history at a glance, so he is very polite and pays attention to him. At this moment, seeing him smile at the pedestrians on the road, he couldn't help but leaned over.

"Sir, did you see anything interesting? Is there a place I can serve you?" The hotel buddy, who was slightly older than Sui Xiong, smiled. Asked quietly.

"I just sigh." Sui Xiong said, "I am a traveler and I have traveled many places..."

He noticed the skepticism that flashed in the eyes of the tavern guy, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed--"Sui Xiong" definitely didn't look like a traveler, because he didn't have the calluses from holding a cane for a long time. , There is no wind and frost accumulated from long-term travel, especially the corners of the eyes are flat, and there is not much wind blowing. People like him also call themselves "travelers"? It's no wonder that the knowledgeable guy appears to agree, but he doesn't believe it in his heart.

But he really didn’t lie. He has been to most of the countries on the main plane. Although he usually stays invisible and drifts slowly through the sky, he at least "goes south and north" and "experienced." "In terms of these two points, he is indeed a traveler.

"I have traveled to many places and seen many cities. Many of them are more prosperous than Keene City, but few of them have a higher living standard than here." Sui Xiong wisely ignored The dude’s suspicion, he said to himself, “It’s not difficult for a city to be prosperous and strong, but it’s not easy for the poor to live in peace and dignity. From this point of view, Keene City deserves to be A good place called the "Pearl of Thunder"!"

"Among the cities I have visited, probably only a few cities in the Northwestern Republic are similar to it." Sui Xiong said, "I once heard that Crick Keene, who presided over the city of Keene. The Baron is the Holy Spirit of His Majesty the Void Mask that created the Northwestern Republic. I had always been a little skeptical before, but now it seems that this rumor may be true."

This made the guy nod his head again and again, and the smile on his face was a little sincere.

"I'm not sure whether the rumors are true or false. After all, the affairs of the gods are too far away for us mortals." He said happily, "But your previous statement is too correct. Our Keene City is indeed a good place. ! Although I don’t go north and south like you~IndoMTL.com~, I have also been to several nearby cities, which can't compare with us at all!"

"As you said, here, even the poor can live safely and securely, without worrying about the life going on. And as long as you work hard, you don’t want to make some money. It’s difficult.” He said, happier, “My parents came here after the flood more than 20 years ago. People like us would probably live at the bottom of society, no matter how hard they struggled. To no avail, it may not take long for the whole family to freeze to death and starve to death. But we only relied on our own diligence to get rid of the predicament and slowly accumulate family possessions-you know? My sister was checked out not long ago I have certain qualifications, I have received a scholarship, and I am studying as a doctor!"

Looking at his smile, Sui Xiong also smiled. He picked up the glass and poured a glass of wine and handed it to him: "Cheers to a good day!" (=half-/float*-生+)ww.anueng.om

The man did not refuse, took the glass and drank it, and left with a smile.

Looking at his leaving figure, Sui Xiong smiled and started drinking again.

"Such a good place is certainly worthy of care. Although Crick and Mask of the Void are not suitable to come forward, but even so, would I just sit back and watch others come to trouble it?"

He smiled and shook his head: "Well, let me see, who is so greedy that dares to stretch out his paw?"

"Also, I have to think of an interesting idea, to clean up those guys, and let other interested people learn a little lesson, don't do such annoying things again."

Speaking, he poured himself another glass.

Only at this moment, what flashed in his eyes was a sharp cold light.