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.
Gilan was sitting in the back seat, looking up at the arch through the windshield in front.
The tall arch is gray-yellow in color, 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 captured the details. The relief seemed to depict a tragic war scene, with countless knights fighting bravely.
On both sides of the arch are two winding teams trekking with flags, and there are even dozens of real flags planted on the sides of the arch. The "X" pattern with white stripes on a black background is the national flag of the Bremen Empire.
At the top of the arch, there is a knight standing on a pile of corpses, facing the light shining above his head, holding a cross sword high.
"Glory Gate." Gilan chanted.
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 Black 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 are Gilan'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 walking on both sides were all wearing high-end hats, regardless of gender.
However, Gilan noticed that people here seem to prefer small and exquisite hat styles. As for their clothing, they are almost all black, brown or white coats.
The coat and cap seem to be standard equipment for North Muse.
Gilan secretly keeps this phenomenon in mind. After settling down, you can refer to this style of dressing to buy clothes to easily integrate into it.
Through the spacious and straight street, 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 inside Central Triumph District. The whole 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, and 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 Gilan's curious eyes through the rearview mirror, so he explained with a smile.
"The design was led by the famous sculptor Grek 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 Jide. It has taken three years and is expected to be completed by the end of this year or the beginning of next year."
"At that time, another wonder will be born in the empire."
Speaking of this, old Charles proudly introduced such imperial wonders as "Triumph Building", "Glory Gate", "Armless Warrior Bronze Statue" and "Hiru Mausoleum".
These wonders are all located in the capital "Muse City".
Muse people will naturally feel proud of this.
Logically speaking, both architecture and sculpture belong to the field of art, but Gilan also knows that the so-called "Art Decree" will not really limit the birth of this kind of wonder art.
They are not only beneficial to promoting the majesty of the empire, but also to please the head of state. Things always have two sides, 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 stuck his head in and walked toward the back seat.
"I will find a place for you two as soon as possible."
"Sorry to trouble you, old Charles." Gilan nodded.
"You're welcome, young 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.
And old Charles's work efficiency and level of diligence once again refreshed Gilan's impression of him.
In less than half an hour, the old housekeeper came back.
She was also carrying large and small shopping bags in her hands.
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 rooms are soundproofed, spacious and neat... The most important thing is that the landlord of that apartment is a devout Dawn Era believer, who treats people well and the rent is affordable."
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." Gilan 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.
Gilan glanced at the white-on-black sign on the gray wall beside the door:
"Price Street, No. 32."
Old Charles took out a bunch of keys, quickly opened the iron gate, and then took Gilan 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 arrive at the spacious living room. Coffee tables, sofas, chandeliers, dining tables, chairs and counters are all available, and at first glance they look like high-end furniture.
"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 it.
He respectfully asked Gilan:
"Master, I wonder if you are satisfied? If not, I will replace it for you."
Gilan 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 quite reasonable, the weekly rent is only 2 Caesar."
Old Charles smiled.
2 Caesar A week?
One month is 8 Caesar, and one year requires almost 100 Caesar!
Gilan raised his eyebrows.
Prices in the aristocratic areas of the capital are really not comparable to those in remote towns like Black 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, has opened a small grocery store across the street. You can go and say hello when you have time."
"Thank you, you helped me a lot, old Charles."
Gilan 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 return to Master Ramon."
Before leaving, he handed the apartment key to Gilan and asked:
"Master, is there anything else you need?"
Gilan suddenly thought of something and pretended to rummage in the suitcase, but actually took out a small paper bag through Alchemy Pocket.
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?"
Gilan added another sentence:
"After pawn, old Charles, you take 150 Caesar from it and it belongs to you. 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 Caesar. Among them, the two gold bars were the most valuable, at least 100 Caesar as a base.
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..."
Gilan raised his hand and interrupted him:
"A salary is a salary, and this money is my personal thank you gift."
Old Charles was startled, then smiled on his face.
"Thank you, Master."
He said, lowering his voice again:
"Although 'Art Decree' is strict at this stage, Fahan Family has many connections. Please rest assured, young master, I will definitely bring you a 90% new projector within three days at the latest."