In a corner of this bustling street, several soldiers stood tall and straight, vigilantly scanning their surroundings and guarding the peace of the area.
Not far from them, Cliff and Vikson stood quietly, their eyes occasionally glancing at a group of children playing and laughing in the distance, their eyes revealing a unique anticipation and joy.
The soldier leading the way stood beside them. With years of experience in reading people, he could clearly see that Cliff and Vikson's joy was genuine. Their slightly upturned lips and the gleam in their eyes revealed their inner happiness.
"Little friend, do you go to school here?"
At this moment, Cliff and Vikson could no longer suppress their curiosity. Their faces were full of kind smiles as they slowly walked up to a child and asked him in a soft, smiling voice.
The child was John, who was having fun with his friends when he was suddenly struck up a conversation by two unfamiliar middle-aged men, making him a little nervous.
He slightly raised his head, looking timidly at the two people in front of him, and answered in a trembling voice, "Yes..."
Cliff and Vikson's eyes lit up with surprise at the answer, and they quickly asked kindly, "Very good, very good. What do you study every day?"
They bent down slightly, trying to soften their tone, afraid of startling the adorable little one in front of them.
When it came to studying, John's initial timidity vanished completely, as if blown away by a gust of wind.
His eyes lit up instantly, and he said to Cliff and Vikson with a hint of excitement, "Every day, we learn to recognize words, learn some simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and we also have to memorize the multiplication tables."
The way he looked at himself seemed to be showing off that he had learned a lot of amazing knowledge.
"What is the multiplication table? Can you tell me about it?" Cliff and Vikson exchanged a glance, their eyes full of doubt.
These businessmen, who had traveled extensively throughout their lives and were well-informed, had never heard of this so-called "multiplication table," so they asked sincerely.
"sure."
John agreed without hesitation; he was no longer shy about teaching.
Every evening after school, many adults in the residential community would gather around him and listen to him explain what he had learned at school during the day. He taught very diligently!
As he spoke, little John straightened his back and began to recite like a little teacher: "One times one equals one, one times two equals two, two times two equals four, one times three equals three, two times three equals six, three times three equals nine..."
His voice was clear and loud, echoing through the street.
"One times nine equals nine, two times nine equals eighteen, three times nine equals twenty-seven... nine times nine equals eighty-one."
John memorized everything very quickly, finishing in no time. He then looked at Cliff and Vikson expectantly, as if waiting for their praise.
"The school is open! Son, son, hurry up and go to school."
However, at that moment, a shout suddenly rang out, shattering the harmonious atmosphere.
John's father was standing in the crowd, waving and shouting for his son.
It turned out that it was time for the school to open, and the parents were all urging their children to hurry up and go into the school.
"Oh, I see." Little John turned around and replied, then waved goodbye to Cliff and Vikson with some reluctance, saying, "Goodbye, you two, I'm going to school now."
His small figure looked especially adorable in the sunlight.
"Yes, yes, go ahead." Cliff and Vikson quickly nodded with smiles, their eyes full of affection and encouragement for little John.
“If you still want to learn, I’ll be giving lessons to the adults at Sunshine Community every night before dinner. You can come if you want.” Before leaving, John suddenly remembered something, turned around, and said earnestly to Cliff and Vixen.
“Okay, we’ve got it.” Cliff and Vikson nodded kindly, their affection for this enthusiastic and eager-to-learn little fellow growing even stronger.
After John skipped and hopped into the school, Cliff and Vikson slowly turned around, their smiles fading and replaced by thoughtful expressions.
They kept muttering, "One times one equals one..."
"grown ups?"
The soldiers standing nearby looked at Cliff and Vickson, who seemed to be in a daze, and wondered what was going on. They called out in a low voice, trying to get their attention back.
"Nine times nine equals eighty-one. It's amazing that there's such a simple and easy-to-understand mnemonic."
"This, this is mathematics! The multiplication table! It's terrifying!"
Cliff and Vickson, however, seemed not to hear them, continuing to mutter in a daze, their eyes revealing a shock and amazement, as if they had discovered some earth-shattering secret.
"grown ups."
At this moment, the soldier spoke again, raising his voice, and said, "Sir, the lord is still waiting for you at the city lord's mansion in the center of the city."
He was worried that the two of them might miss their meeting with Lord Link because they were so engrossed in their conversation.
"Ah!" Cliff and Vikson suddenly realized what was happening. They were stunned for a moment, and their eyes gradually cleared.
Then, they nodded absentmindedly and said, "Alright, let's go."
The group continued walking forward, but this time, Cliff and Vikson kept reciting the multiplication table they had just heard.
"Huh? What's four times seven again?" Cliff frowned, trying hard to remember, but he just couldn't recall.
"I forgot, I forgot! Oh dear! After such a short time, I've forgotten so much."
Vikson shook his head helplessly, a look of frustration on his face.
Cliff and Vickson couldn't help but turn back, seemingly wanting to find little John and ask him for advice again.
But the next moment, all they could see was the school's closed door, which seemed to sever their connection with knowledge once again.
"Sigh, I'll ask when I see Lord Link later."
Cliff and Vikson shook their heads helplessly and continued walking forward, their minds still preoccupied with the magical multiplication table.
Before long, they arrived at the city lord's mansion building.
Cliff and Vikson looked up at the towering building, their eyes filled with awe.
"Is this Lord Link's castle? It's really quite unique, and it's built so high."
Cliff couldn't help but exclaim that he had seen countless magnificent buildings in his life, but this was the first time he had ever seen one so tall and unique.
“Even King’s Landing doesn’t have a building this tall,” Vikson echoed, his eyes revealing a sense of admiration for the building’s owner.
Cliff and Vikson swallowed hard, trying to calm their excitement.
At this moment, a soldier stepped forward and respectfully said, "Sirs, please follow me." After escorting Cliff and Vikson, the soldier left.
Luo Suli was already standing at the entrance of the city lord's mansion building, smiling as she greeted the guests.
She has an elegant figure and a beautiful face, giving people a friendly yet professional feeling.
“Okay, let’s go.” Cliff and Vickson nodded and followed Rosselli into the building.
Upon entering the building, Cliff and Vikson were immediately drawn to the murals hanging in the lobby.
The murals are brightly colored and exquisitely painted; each one seems to tell a moving story.
“They’re all works of art,” Cliff couldn’t help but exclaim, his eyes revealing an appreciation and love for art.
"Such an exquisite city lord's mansion building, let alone building one in six months, even if you gave the architects of King's Landing a year, they still couldn't build one."
Vikson remarked with emotion that he knew all too well how much manpower, resources, and money it would take to build such a structure, and he admired Link's ability and courage even more.
Cliff and Vikson shook their heads, their admiration for Link growing even stronger.
Rosselli led Cliff and Vickson upstairs.
The city lord's mansion has undergone a complete transformation after the renovation. A large hall on the second floor has been converted into a reception hall, which is decorated in a very luxurious and warm manner.
As they entered the hall, Cliff and Vickson glanced awkwardly at their feet.
They suddenly felt something soft beneath their feet, a truly magical sensation. Looking down, they discovered a red carpet covering the entire floor, its vibrant red like a burning flame, a sight to behold.
In the center of the hall is a long table for dining or conversation, which is long and wide enough to seat more than twenty people.
Right now, there are some people sitting in exquisite chairs that look like works of art, chatting and laughing in a very harmonious atmosphere.
Link, Rinko Akiyama, Asagi, and Lucy, who had just woken up, dressed, and hadn't had time to eat yet, were all gathered here.
Lin Ke, dressed in a magnificent outfit and exuding an extraordinary aura, sat at the head of the table with a confident yet gentle smile on his face.
The hall is surrounded by carved beams and painted pillars, with exquisite and lifelike patterns that seem to bring the entire hall to life.
A piece of fluorite is placed where the main beam connects to the ceiling, emitting its unique glow in the room and making the entire hall more mysterious and warm.
Red lanterns hung from the ceiling all around, each one like a star in the night sky, adorning the entire hall.
Next to those ornately carved beams and painted pillars, there are also soft sofas where you can lie down, making you want to sit down and rest for a while.
The room was filled with glowing fluorite stones in every nook and cranny, and on top of these stones were specimens of flowers. The flowers, illuminated by the glow of the fluorite stones below, appeared vibrant and beautiful.
The windows on all sides are made of glass combined with traditional carved wooden windows, with each window having a perfectly uniform and exquisitely carved grid. Through the windows, you can see the beautiful scenery outside.
“Even the royal palace in King’s Landing can’t compare to this place.” Cliff and Vickson unconsciously compared this place to the royal palace in the capital.
However, they discovered that while the royal palace in King's Landing was magnificent, it lacked the warmth and uniqueness of this place, and was no match for such an ordinary reception hall in Winterfell.
"Cliff, Vikson, you've finally arrived." At this moment, Farahia also rushed over.
“Yes, welcome to Winter City.” Link also stood up from his seat and said with a smile. His voice was loud and friendly, making people feel very comfortable.
165. A new round of lottery draws
With Lucia and Faracia here, Link can't really help much.
So he turned around and went back into the house, ready to start the lottery he had been looking forward to for the day.
At this moment, Link had already returned to his study.
The study was simply yet elegantly furnished, with bookshelves filled with all kinds of books, from ancient magic to modern fantasy novels extracted by the system.
Sunlight streamed through the window and fell on the desk, creating a warm patch of light.
Link sat down in the chair in front of his desk and let out a soft sigh. Three days had passed in the blink of an eye, and the time for a new round of lottery draws had arrived.
He closed his eyes slightly, and with a thought, opened the panel of the Bilibili system.
In an instant, a soft light flashed, and a pink little girl, as delicate as a porcelain doll, appeared, bouncing and skipping.
With a thought from Link, the 72-hour cooldown period ended, and everything was ready.
Just like three days ago, Link planned to proceed step by step, drawing them one by one.
Link was filled with anticipation, hoping that today's lottery would bring him an unexpected surprise.
He took a deep breath and said softly, "Let's begin!"
[Congratulations! You have successfully drawn Kristin Lucules from the world of "Black Beast"!]
As the system notification sounded, a flash of light appeared, and a beautiful high elf appeared before Link.
She had long, golden hair that cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, shimmering with a captivating luster in the sunlight.
Her fair skin was delicate and smooth, seemingly fragile enough to break at a touch. Her full breasts appeared even more alluring under the exquisite clothing.
She is Kristin Lucules, a high elf worshipped as the reincarnation of a goddess.
Kristin gave a slight bow and said elegantly, "Hello, Master, I am Kristin Lucules."
Her voice was soft and melodious, like a gentle stream.
She loves peace and considers war a sad thing.
In her world, she is regarded by the people of Eos as the reincarnation of their universally worshipped goddess, Lerentia, and is admired, respected, and loved by all the people of the Seven Shields Alliance. Conversely, the monsters utterly despise her.
Link looked at her, thinking to himself that such a loving high elf might be able to play a role in resolving conflicts and spreading the idea of peace in his territory.
[Congratulations! You have drawn Yazu Murasaki from the doujinshi world of "Taimanin"!]
The light flashed again, and a figure appeared before Link.
Zi is a diligent and confident great demon ninja. She wears a black and white demon ninja outfit, stands tall, and has a firm and sharp gaze.
She is very serious and strict, with a sharp tongue and almost no tolerance for other people's nonsense.
When she was young, Violet would often feel flustered and extremely embarrassed if she was forced to break away from her own element, but she later became more mature.
Zi looked at Link, frowned slightly, and said, "You are my new master? I hope you have enough strength to gain my approval."
She is difficult to approach and gives the impression of being cold and mean.
In reality, Zi is very protective and loyal to her students and friends, and is willing to endure humiliation for them, because she is much more considerate and kind than she appears.
She has a penchant for fighting, and when she's hacking down her enemies, she'll occasionally let out a smile, a smile that carries a hint of bloodthirsty madness.
Zi takes her training very seriously, partly because she loves sports, but others think her training is strenuous.
At the same time, she was an ace student who later became a teacher and was one of the experts in Taimanin research, second only to Kiryu. She was also very intelligent.
As a teacher, she is sometimes intimidating and respected for her beliefs and spirit, but those who do not take the rules seriously often clash with her.
However, she does have a comical side.
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