From Prisoner to Si Chen

The ancient country "Misialios"?

Another name Ji Lan has never heard of...

But what interests him more is that this country believes in the third-year-old "Miss Dark Tears".

Since time travel, Ji Lan has some understanding of the four major Si Sui, and has even had several conflicts with the secret sect of the three major Si Sui, "Scar's Father", "Fan Mother" and "Mr. Pearl".

But I don't know much about "Miss Dark Tears".

Even in the archives of the Investigation Committee and even some occult books, there is very little information about this Si Sui.

Gillan had speculated that the secret history of "Miss Dark Tears" might have been hidden...

So he took this opportunity to ask Clark:

"Can you tell me about 'Miss Dark Tears'?"

"Huh?" Clark seemed a little surprised, but he didn't ask any more questions, but nodded and said:

"The third-year-old Miss Tears is the symbol of autumn. Her name is Alice, also known as the goddess of love and art... Believers in the world often refer to her as the God of Love."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and stretched out his index finger, crossed an "∞" symbol in mid-air, and crossed the symbol with "-".

"This is the symbol that points to the God of Love."

"According to legend, He is the source of human emotions and passion. Believers firmly believe that it is precisely because of the existence of the 'God of Love' that people in the world have various emotions, and use this as the driving force for creation."

“He desires art, and all art pleases Him.”

"So the noble relics about 'Misarios' are probably ancient works of art?"

Ji Lan raised his eyebrows.

"Yeah." Clark nodded, his round helmet clanking. "However, the artworks of 'Misarios' are often not simple...it is said that they contain the power given by the gods."

"Okay, I agree to go treasure hunting with you."

Jilan crossed his elbows and smiled.

Hearing this, William and Clark looked at each other, both happy.

Although this trip is not far away, it still involves certain dangers. William alone may not be able to protect Clark's safety.

With Ji Lan, a powerful "teacher" accompanying him, and a bodyguard, it must be a lot safer.

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After some testing, Ji Lan discovered that after five years of the plot, the hired team he led already had nearly 20 people, all of whom were good players.

Not to mention reaching the teacher level, but it is still better than the average apprentice level.

Each of them is equipped with a set of leather armor, helmet and short sword. The team also had four horses.

Under Clark's financial offensive, Gillan and William rented a few more carriages, purchased enough food and fresh water, and set off from "Florian" together.

During the journey, Clark never took off his "astronaut helmet". Even when eating and drinking, he avoided everyone's sight.

This moment made Gillan suspicious.

It is speculated that Clark has a major disability in appearance, or is hiding some secrets, so he covered it up in this way.

But during a casual conversation with William, he learned that Clark's facial features were actually very normal, even handsome. It's just that he didn't like being watched, so he deliberately hid under his helmet.

Moreover, Clark once told William that after wearing a helmet, the world would become very quiet, and he would feel like he was in the heavenly world, which would also help him think and accumulate inspiration...

But Gillan couldn't understand these rhetoric.

He just silently regarded this "fellow fellow" from Earth as a maverick.

Speaking of which, why isn't Gillan himself a freak?

Every time he thought of this, he laughed at himself.

On the third day of the journey.

Gillan, riding his horse, noticed a conversation between William and Clark.

At that time, Clark was sitting cross-legged on a simple carriage, holding a stack of homemade "photos" in his arms to show to his friend William.

"Look, as long as this..."

As he spoke, Clark held the "photo" with one hand and pressed it with his thumb on the other hand, flipping through it quickly.

Crash--

As the "photos" were quickly flipped, a deer on it started to move vividly. First it lowered its head to eat grass, then raised its head to be wary, and finally turned around and disappeared into the bushes...

"Eh?! It's actually moving!"

William was very surprised when he saw this scene, with a look of disbelief on his face.

Seeing his friend's surprise, Clark was very pleased and laughed twice.

"Clark, is this...'the movie' you're talking about?"

William asked, then took the stack of "photos" and turned them over by himself, having a great time.

"Not really...it's just the principle of 'movies'."

Clark explained.

"By taking freeze-framed 'photos' and flashing them at a speed of 24 times per second, a real-life fragment will be formed. Such a picture is called a frame."

"As long as there are enough 'frames' and they flash steadily, it will be enough to record history."

"This..." William was shocked by his friend's fantastic idea, and was so impressed that he fell to the ground in admiration. "You're such a genius, Clark!"

"So, do you know why I said that the seven major arts must be integrated to create a real 'movie'?"

A muffled sound came from under Clark's helmet.

There was some kind of longing in his tone.

"In fact, in my opinion, film is not an art that reproduces reality. It requires some freehand expression, appropriate abstraction and distortion, in order to bring a stronger emotional impact."

"So, it has a certain amount of fiction, but it is based on reality... Literature, drama, music, painting, dance, architecture and sculpture. In a real 'movie', the core of these artistic elements is indispensable."

Gillan listened silently.

He couldn't help but guess whether Clark's identity before time travel was that he was a practitioner in the film industry, frustrated with his movie dream...

'But he succeeded in the end. ’

Gilan sighed secretly.

Because Clark Smith ascended in later generations and became the god of records and inheritance, the "director" of February Sichen.

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On the way north this time, I didn't encounter any unsighted refugee bandits.

After spending a total of eight days, everyone successfully arrived at the approximate location indicated by the treasure map.

It was a deserted area near the lake, with only scattered villages, but they were already deserted and without any human habitation.

The team stayed at the lakeside and camped in a drier area.

The mercenary team led by Gilan has long been accustomed to the life of sleeping in the open air, and is very skilled and efficient in setting up camp, making fires, and cooking.

At Gillan's signal, the four guards left in unison to check the surrounding situation and set up some small warning traps.

Clark sat on a log, holding the treasure map and looking at it carefully, and checked the surrounding environment for confirmation.

Not long after, he discovered something and signaled William to call Gillan over.

"Did you find anything?" Gilan approached and asked.

"Teacher, Clark said that the location of the ancient treasure should be in the very center of the lake."

William nodded and said to Gillan.

Immediately, Clark also added:

"This is the 'Nvsi Lake', which has existed since a long time ago... I guess this was not a lake, but a depression with many ancient buildings. But because it is close to the mountains, as time goes by, it A lake gradually formed.”

"Well, it's possible."

Gillan nodded.

At the same time, when he heard the name "Nvsi Lake", he suddenly remembered something.

In reality, the east side of the Bremen Empire's colony "Bosvia" is connected to the "Women's River". The Nusi River is a branch of the Sicily River, with its source in the Russell Mountains.

According to its current geographical location, it happens to be very close to the Nusi River.

This made Ji Lan think, could this lake turn into a river in three hundred years?

Could it be due to any special reason?

"If it's at the bottom of the lake, it would be a bit troublesome."

Ji Lan looked at the huge lake that was as calm as a mirror and said to the two of them.

"Dive down and take a look?"

"Of course." William and Clark looked at each other. "Got to give it a try."

"Well, then you guys get ready, I'll take people down first."

Gillan nodded.

Immediately, he called two Shanshui guards, stood by the lake, took off his leather armor, and took off his heavy dagger.

Then he plunged into the lake.

thump!

The bottom of the lake is a little dark, and the water is bone-chillingly cold. Relying on his strong body and extraordinary eyesight, Jilan held his breath and swam down hard.

After diving for about ten meters, Gilan could vaguely see the outlines of the remains of some ancient buildings. But most have been obscured by algae, sludge and floc.

He wandered around the bottom of the lake again, but found nothing unusual except for some unknown fish.

After holding his breath for about ten minutes, Gilan resurfaced.

He saw a shirtless guard waving at him seventy or eighty meters away, shouting:

"Captain! Something was discovered!"

"Go ashore and talk." Gillan gestured.

Not long after.

Several people returned to the lake.

After landing, the guard gasped and said hurriedly:

"Captain, I found a cave at the bottom of the lake."

"Cave?" Ji Lan raised his eyebrows.

"Yes, I went in and took a look. Although it was damp inside, it was not filled with water, and you can still breathe..."

Gillan thought for a while, walked to the log, and informed William and Clark of this information.

The two compared the treasure map and the description above, but they could not determine whether the cave was the location of the treasure.

"Let's go down and have a look together."

Gillan suggested.

William didn't have any objections, Clark thought about it and agreed.

As a result, only four or five people were left to guard the camp, while the rest took off their clothes and only carried a relatively lightweight dagger for self-defense.

Only William in the team carried the cross sword.

"Let's go!" Jilan ordered.

Everyone got into the lake one after another, and the sound of splashing water was endless.

Under the guidance of the guard, after a period of diving, everyone successfully arrived at the so-called "cave".

When you first enter, the entrance to the cave is relatively narrow. After several twists and turns, you arrive at a large and empty cave.

What is surprising is that there is a faint light inside, which seems to be the light emitted by some kind of stalactite.

The uneven ground and rock walls are covered with slippery moss and mottled patches.

Under the leadership of Gillan and William, everyone kept quiet and walked straight inside.

But soon, a series of strange noises were heard, coming from the deep darkness.

Snap, snap...

Another hiss, like the sound of a snake spitting out its tongue.

Jilan's face suddenly changed, and he shouted:

"Be careful!"

Swoosh--

Puff! !

A guard fell down without warning, his forehead was pierced, blood was spurting out, and his expression was still shocked.