Going back against the flow of people, Eli quickly arrived at the city gate.
At this time, the city gate seemed to have become alert because of the explosion. The soldiers originally guarding the city had put down the barriers and needed to be inspected before entering.
Eli didn't plan to do anything and just lined up along with the crowd.
"Mr. Eli!" When Eli arrived, a soldier greeted Eli familiarly.
"Yeah!" Eli nodded. Because he often went out, some soldiers even knew him, and he might even help him a little.
After a simple search, Eli passed through the city gate.
After Eli left, another soldier next to the former soldier asked curiously: "Do you know the gentleman just now?"
"I know you, Mr. Eli. He is a scholar. He goes out often and is always very polite, even if he treats homeless people. He is a respectable gentleman. He gave me my son's name. "The soldier replied with a smile.
"Wow! My wife is about to give birth. If I can meet this gentleman again, I will ask him." Another soldier exclaimed and said longingly.
They are just the lowest-level soldiers in King's Landing. People with status don't even bother to talk to them or even chat with them, let alone ask scholars to help them come up with names.
"Of course, it's very rare for a gentleman like Mr. Eli to distinguish between rich and poor." The soldier smiled proudly and said proudly.
"Hurry up, can you hurry up, you bunch of shit!"
Suddenly, beside the city wall, a man who seemed to be a noble jumped in line and said dissatisfiedly.
The soldier's face immediately put away the previous expression and said humbly: "Sir, I'm really sorry!"
The soldier explained humbly, and the noble looked at it arrogantly, like a painting.
…
Naturally, Eli didn't see the scene of the soldier apologizing.
Even if he sees it, he will ignore it because this is the current status of the empire and it cannot be changed.
Eli returned to the city and did not go home. Instead, he returned directly to the library and started today's work.
Everything seems to be back to before.
Being promoted to second-class apprentice seems to have no substantial changes for Eli.
Of course, Eli knows this is an illusion, because as he advances, he can do more things, he has more freedom in many things, and his ability to survive in danger has also greatly increased.
But change is change, and for him, he will still maintain the previous rhythm of life.
He hopes this life can last for a long, long time.
…
Peaceful life is always fast.
In the blink of an eye, one and a half years have passed.
Year 313 of the Byrne Calendar.
This year, Eli is 24 years old, and it has been almost seven years since he came to this world.
In the past year, Eli has been familiar with the differences brought by promotion, and has also learned a lot of new witchcraft. He could not learn witchcraft before starting to learn other types of witchcraft.
For example, witchcraft such as soul imprinting and direct speaking, some witchcraft that he may need in the future.
Also, with the reforms of Byrne VI, the empire not only did not become stronger, but also weakened a lot. This was because the king removed a large number of redundant parts and simplified the empire to a certain extent.
This is conducive to the long-term development of the empire, but the short-term strength of the empire has indeed been weakened a lot. Many nobles have great opinions on the king.
Of course, as mentioned before, these have little impact on Eli.
His life has always been peaceful without any disturbances, but recently Herman's life seems to be a bit turbulent.
Since Herman's father died two years ago, Heman has worked harder than before to learn all kinds of knowledge. However, after a long time, he will inevitably feel bored and even lonely.
And Herman is also 24 years old. In this world, most people at this age are already married and even have children. Herman seems to be aware of this.
Some time ago, I seemed to have met a girl and fell in love quickly.
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"Eli, you said Windsor and I have known each other for almost a month, what gift should I give her!"
In the library, Eli was working with Herman, and he asked with some trepidation.
"You can send it away!" Eli replied as he put a book back on the bookshelf.
"Okay, she told me that she likes perfume, and her favorite is the Tulip Perfume from the Tulip Chamber of Commerce, but a bottle of that one costs three gold tars, which is really expensive, but if she likes it, I will buy it for her. "As if thinking of something sweet, Heman said firmly.
"Yeah!" Eli responded from the side.
In fact, it's not that he doesn't want to pay attention to Herman, it's mainly because this kid has been describing his sweet love in Eli's ears every day since half a month ago.
The girl named Windsor was so beautiful, so gentle, and so kind to him. He was a little interested in hearing it at first, but after half a month, he just felt a pain in his head.
"Eli, please lend me some money." Suddenly, Herman turned around and said.
?
Eli turned around and looked over.
Compared with three years ago, Heman was obviously more mature at this time, and he also had gold-rimmed glasses. He seemed to be less out of touch than before and more mature.
Of course, Eli is similar. His appearance also looks much more mature at this time, but that is what he changed through the mask of the Faceless Man. In fact, his real face is still the same as when he was 18 years old.
"Borrow money?" Eli frowned and asked in confusion.
If he remembered correctly, although Heman's father died, in addition to dividing the family property, there was also some money. Although not much was distributed to Heman, there was always twenty or thirty gold tars.
Heman hasn't spent much in the past three years. He usually studies and works in the library. Even if he occasionally goes to relax, he often treats guests. He shouldn't have spent much, so why do he still need to borrow money.
"Yes, Eli, I know you have money, please lend me some, and I promise to return it to you." Herman extended his right hand and promised.
"Where's the money your father left you? It's all gone?" Eli asked.
"Yes!" Herman nodded.
"What's going on? Where did your money go?" Eli's eyes became serious. With Heman's spending power and he had not purchased any real estate, how could he spend so much in three years.
"Uh..." Eli's sudden question seemed to catch Herman off guard. He hesitated and was unwilling to answer.
"If you don't tell me, I won't be able to borrow it for you today, or you can borrow money from the teacher, as long as you are not afraid of having your legs broken by the teacher." Eli said.
"No, okay, I'm telling you, don't tell anyone else!" As if thinking of the perfume worth three quintals, Herman hesitated before telling his story.
Eli listened.
But his expression became more and more strange as Herman told it.
When Heman finished speaking, Eli looked at Heman with the corner of his mouth twitching.
What a sweet love story.
