
actually my purpose out of the palace is to see foreign scenery that I have never seen this. Even the sky here is bright blue. somehow the scenery like this although foreign, inexplicably, but it can make me feel comfortable.
Aneria: "can we take a walk in the city?"
Galerina: "of course, but there are some places that are off limits to visit".
Aneria:"oh, is that so!?".
Galerina:"that's true, but if you want to get around, I'll be happy as a guide"
even though he said he would be a guide, but we were only allowed to walk as we pleased.in fact, even though there are so many giant buildings, in this place is too quiet. aside from the several groups of knights and dragon roars in the air that met several times, there was no one else here.seen from this scene, the city seemed to be empty.
Aneria:"does this city have a name?"
Gallery:"Silver Moon"
Aneria:"what does it mean?"
Galerina:"silver moon"
by imagining the moon has a silver color, it must be very beautiful.
.....
after walking for quite a long time, I did not find any ordinary citizens walking or going in and out of those magnificent buildings.Even when in the palace, everything seemed to be quiet.
Aneria:"anu... Isn't this city a bit too quiet?"
I hesitantly asked the maid Galerina who had been walking silently behind me like a shadow.
Galerina:"maybe you feel that way because this place is too wide"
after hearing his answer, I began to realize that since then I had not even reached the thick wall that was visible in the distance.
Aneria: "how wide is this place?"
Galerina:"because the city occupies 70% of the entire flying island, so the area is about 8,786,654 Km² which is divided into seven areas. each area is limited by a large wall that you see in the distance"
how vast it was!!. with a row of numbers that could even make my head dizzy, this maid answered him perfectly without even a thought. with such a vastness, like that, even if several hundred thousand people lived there, even that was not enough to fill the corner of the city, right!?.
Galerina:"on the very outside of the perimeter wall was a forest surrounding the entire city.In the forest there were all sorts of monsters and magic traps as well as deadly miasmas, so if I may suggest, you should not walk out of town without notice"
no, even I don't want to think about it. If they just call it a monster, how frightening was it!?. Just thinking about it made my feathers stand up in the cold.
Aneria:"why is it so dangerous?.Will it not be easy with the power of His Holiness Philia to clean up the monsters?"
hearing my question, the maid chuckled as she closed her mouth.
Galerina:"actually it was deliberately created by His Majesty. The forest was actually a dungeon that protected the Moon Palace, even this entire city was a labyrinth that was used as a protective layer of Moon Palace"
with its elaborate streets and buildings blocking the view, it would be easier to get lost.if a troop attacked and entered the city, the police said, they will be separated by these buildings and streets and make the troops will be easily destroyed or ambushed which makes it impossible for them to attack the palace. with such a defense it would be impossible to break through the city's defenses, but to my astonishment, with the power they had, the weaponry, and the troops, they still needed this kind of defense. what kind of enemies are they facing!?.
I kept walking and saw this scene that I had never seen before. The more I listened to the explanations and saw the structure of the city, the more amazed and amazed I became. I don't know how much money and energy I would have to spend just to own one-thousandth of this city. Maybe one day I can learn a thing or two and apply it in Dragonist Kingdom. having only a fraction of a percent, I believe I will be able to bring tremendous development to my kingdom.Maybe the decision I took was not entirely bad, he said, but I must also consider how His Holiness Philia will treat our kingdom, and we will not be able to oppose them at all.
I only hope that things do not end too badly.although I must take the dirtiest and most despicable ways, I must become the ruler as His Holiness Philia wished for the sake of protecting my people... even if I had to stain my hands with the same blood, I would do it. This is the sin I must bear.
because it was too deep in thought and neglected by the sight I saw, I had unconsciously reached the large gate that became the way in and out of the area bordering the wall. by passing through the gate, I saw a more incredible view of the city.I am currently in the second area directly adjacent to the first and third areas. in front of the gate of the second area leading to the third area there is a very long descending ladder.Maybe thousands of steps.The stairs are tens of meters long which are divided into two sides. in the center as a separation of the right and left stairs there is a smooth path that may be used as a horse carriage track.
from the front of this gate, I could clearly see the view of the third area which was lower than the second area. It was wide, it was really wide. I could not see the end of this city. I could only see layer after layer of large walls that restricted each area.
Galerina:"sorry, it's getting dark soon, are you going to go back to the palace or find somewhere else to stay?"
as I was admiring this scene, I was startled by a sudden question from Galerina.I noticed that the originally blue sky had turned red. maybe it's because I'm used to the red sky so I don't pay much attention.
Aneria:"what is it?"
Galerina:"when it gets dark, it's a sign that night is coming. At night, the light will disappear and be replaced by darkness. it was in the dark that most would return to their respective homes and start taking a break from their activities"
Galerina gave me an explanation of what night is. To be honest, I don't know it. In my place there is no concept of night or time to rest.
Galerina:"no. the light will return the next day after the morning"
I really do not know with the concept of this world. actually for what things happen..?
Aneria:"this is completely new to me. I've never seen a world like this"
Galerina:"actually this is still in the same world as you, it's just that this place has a special protective dome that isolates from the outside world.in addition to protecting this place from invaders, it's just that this place has a special protective dome that isolates from the outside world, the protective dome can also be used to manipulate the season or the arrival of day and night in this place"
Aneria: "then, if it's dry season time, this place can be turned into rainy season, and what is called day or night can be manipulated?"
Galerina:"that's right.day, night, season, temperature.everything can be manipulated by the noble in this place".
really, would it not be that His Holiness Philia was equal to a god...
Aneria:"l, then why did His Holiness Philia make this place dark?, wouldn't it be more beautiful if it was always light?"
Galerina:"because it's all a cycle. His Majesty said that it all had its own benefits. His Holiness said that night and season should not be manipulated at will and violate natural cycles.In addition, according to His Holiness, the, the night is God's gift so that the living can find the perfect time of rest"
hearing his explanation, it seemed that His Holiness Philia also still believed in her own God.well, it was too much to discuss such a matter. One's beliefs and beliefs were always different and had their own paths. for the time being I'd better find an inn or something. Instead of me not wanting to be in the palace, but looking at such a huge palace, I hesitate not to get lost into the forbidden room or something. it would be very dangerous if I went to places like that.
Aneria:"can you show me a good place to rest?"
Galerina:"you can choose any building in the whole city.of course there are some places that are excluded"
in the end I chose a smaller house rather than the buildings that soared into the sky, but it is three stories tall with elongated architecture and has a spacious courtyard with a variety of flowers and refreshing green grass. The walls are white with a gray roof, or blue??. because the thing called night began to come, the color of the roof is less clear (just imagine a manor house with Victorian architecture)
when I entered, I saw various kinds of high-class furniture while giving a beautiful impression.the interior was dominated by white and gold and red.The handle of the stairs sparkled like made of gold. it's more like a palace hall than a house.
"um, excuse me"
Galerina:"yes?, can I help you?"
"are horse stables or something for us to rest in?"
Galerina:"horse cages?. is this place not as good as a stables?"
"t, no, it's not like that. t, but we're not used to living in noble houses"
I saw a knight, his name was Lurst. I can't blame him. In general, knights or bodyguards visiting a country as his master's bodyguards, they would usually sleep outside or in a warehouse. they couldn't possibly be allowed to sleep inside the noble house, of course with a few exceptions, so I think it's only natural that he would ask that, but since coming to this place, since coming to this place, it seems like common sense in this place is different than we know.
Galerina:"sorry sir. we don't have a stables, but if indeed the master prefers to stay in such a place, we have some meat-eating Demonic Beast cages. would you like me to deliver them?"
Galerina answered that question with a sweet smile, but behind that smile was like a sinister shadow especially with what she said.
"no...!!"
all of the knights answered simultaneously, although we don't know what a Demonic Beast looks like, but from its name alone it is already scary.
.....
in the end the knights chose several rooms on the first floor and I was on the second floor with Susi who lived in the next room.although I was sure this place was safe, but Lusi insisted on taking care of me.
the moment I entered my room room, the view of the upper-class aristocratic room was instantly presented.the soft, hairy red carpet, the large bed, and the red curtain with luxurious gold embroidery on the bed. although a princess, but this room is at least one level better than my room in the palace.I immediately cleaned myself and changed my clothes with the clothes in the closet. the closet was big and full of beautiful clothes.of course I dared to wear it after getting permission.
all that was done, I lay down on a soft and comfortable bed. While lying down, I began to think about many things, especially regarding this mysterious place and His Holiness Philia.
with the intelligence of His Holiness Philia and his knowledge, is it possible that His Majesty made the mistake of making a promise with someone like me. as the ruler of a country, he said, His Holiness Philia must have known that such a princess position had little authority and might not even be able to fulfill such a promise.
it would be impossible for His Holiness Philia to make a small mistake like this that would harm her, unless...
(the end of this chapter)
I'm starting to improve.thank you for the support, don't get tired of waiting for the next update.
see you next time.