On the bustling platform of Delan Becca.
The loud steam whistle attracted attention.
Already on the platform, pedestrians carrying large and small packages and dressed in black uniforms, under the command of the ground crew's whistle, retreated behind the safety line.
The huge Grace of God train, like a monster, slowly pulled into the platform, attracting many gentlemen and ladies who were riding a steam train for the first time, unable to help but lean out to observe this huge steel monster.
As the steam train slowly entered the platform, Su Li, wearing a black double-breasted coat, carrying a large and a small suitcase, followed behind Lilith and stepped onto the ground of the capital of Valerian, Delan Becca.
His own suitcase was not big, containing various seals, gold coins, and some miscellaneous items.
Lilith's suitcase, on the other hand, was surprisingly large, containing not only various clothes, but also skincare products for women.
Thanks to Su Li's incredible strength, if it were an ordinary man, he would not be able to lift this huge suitcase that seemed to be filled with lead.
The capital city of Delan Becca is located in the center of the Delan Basin in the northern continent, spanning both banks of the Yana River, with a population of 5.24 million.
In addition to the main city area, there are seven major districts distributed around, collectively forming this super city.
According to Melissa's introduction, Delan Becca, as the capital, has a history of more than 1,400 years.
It is not only the capital of Valerian, but also the political, economic, and cultural center of the entire north and south continents.
However, as soon as Su Li arrived at the platform, he wrinkled his nose. The air here was far worse than the neighboring town of Serede in the Dark Forest. The air was filled with a pungent bitter almond smell, and the visibility was pitifully low.
Looking up at the sky, it was already past two o'clock in the afternoon, and there should be no fog at all. The sunlight passing through the layers of mist presented a dull yellow color like a goose egg.
This reminded Su Li of a joke mocking the pollution of the capital:
"If there are transcendent powers in this world, they must be in the capital, Delan Becca. Because the pollution here is enough to mutate a dog."
Indeed, due to the rise of steam and mechanical teachings and the rapid development of industrialization in Delan Becca, the pollution has been continuously worsening.
If it weren't for the sea breeze occasionally taking away the smog of Delan Becca and blowing the pollution towards Princesse Port, the people living here would have long been unable to stay and would have fled this "foggy city" with their children.
Covering his mouth with his sleeve, Su Li was already considering the necessity of making a mask for himself.
Lilith was considering what mode of transportation to take to the Night District when Harrington's voice came from behind:
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"Sir, Miss, are you going to the Adrian District? My house is nearby. If you don't mind, we can share a carriage."
"Our family happens to operate the business on this line, so we can introduce you to the scenery along the way."
Su Li was stunned, looking at the other three noble youths who had already walked away, and asked:
"Aren't they going with you?"
Harrington explained:
"Joan of Arc and Simon live in the Queen's District, while Loras is going to Strong Street. Our three families are not in the same district, so there's no way to go together."
With the idea of taking advantage of any opportunity and saving every penny, Lilith chuckled lightly and made a gesture to Harrington, indicating that he should lead the way.
Harrington wanted to be polite and help Su Li carry the large suitcase.
But after lifting it once, his face turned red.
Helplessly, Su Li smiled and said, "Let me carry it. You lead the way."
At the same time, he transmitted his voice to Lilith and asked, "What's inside this thing? Why is it so heavy?"
Lilith casually said, "Ore. I picked it up when fighting Turley. It's just something I grabbed."
Su Li was stunned, almost spitting blood in shock, and asked, "When did you take it? Why didn't I know? Besides, why didn't you sell it to Boone's father?"
"I forgot," Lilith said tersely.
Su Li couldn't bear it anymore. The previous battle was so intense that if it weren't for the feathers left by the Four Emperors of the Spirit Realm and the teacher, he would have almost been torn apart by the ancient Turley.
Unexpectedly, Lilith actually didn't forget to take advantage of Turley's wool during the battle. Was she joking?
"When did you take it?"
Seeing Su Li's angry voice transmission, Lilith reluctantly said, "After driving away Patricia Turley, I left my messenger, Oak, to clean up the battlefield."
"These ores were brought back afterwards."
"And a large part of it, I haven't gotten back yet. It was all taken away by that damn monkey."
...
Su Li was speechless.
Indeed, there is a messenger for every master. That monkey-faced creature from the Spirit Realm doesn't know how much wealth it has taken away.
After a little episode, the two followed Harrington and squeezed out of the station.
During this period, no thief with a lack of eyesight dared to come up and make a move, otherwise Su Li would definitely beat them up to vent his anger.
Outside the steam station, the crowd was surging.
Along the cement-paved avenue, amidst the crowded crowd, the three of them walked towards the intersection ahead.The construction of the royal capital, Delan Becca, was quite impressive. After all, this was the jurisdiction of the Steam and Mechanical Church. Crossing the huge lawn encircling the city center, Su Li saw the origin of this damned fog.
It was a massive chimney surrounded by lawns and green trees. The rumbling sound could be heard from afar, the roar of the boiler burning.
Thick black smoke continuously spewed from the chimney. Part of it drifted into the sky, while the rest turned into tiny haze particles, falling down like black snowflakes.
Su Li and Harrington covered their heads, while Lilith held up her witch's umbrella.
Only here did the umbrella in her hand not seem so out of place.
A few dozen meters away from the carriage stop, they could already smell the strong odor of horse dung.
Circling around the chimney, they saw the caravan Harrington had mentioned.
Black carriages were parked by the roadside, with coachmen sitting on top, shouting out their destinations.
People would occasionally ask for directions, pay their pennies, and wait on the carriage.
Harrington led the three to a carriage marked with a crimson moon. Only then did Su Li notice that all these vehicles were engraved with different symbols.
Some were of machinery and gears.
Some were of the blazing sun in the sky.
Some were of the queen's crown.
These represented the major areas the carriages were heading to.
Harrington walked in front, and the sharp-eyed coachman immediately recognized the only young master of their family. The bearded coachman quickly got off the carriage and said in a flattering and respectful tone:
"Master Harrington, where have you been? The old master is almost worried to death, he was about to mobilize all the coachmen in Adrian to look for you!"
After placing Su Li's lightweight suitcase on the luggage rack at the back of the carriage, Harrington struggled to lift Lilith's heavy suitcase.
"Come help me with this, I'm going home."
The coachman eagerly said, "Alright, miss, gentlemen, please get on the carriage!"
Being able to drive Harrington home, the coachman would definitely ask the butler for a reward. This would earn him much more than his hard-earned fares.