Myth: The Spiritual Dominator

If a real fight breaks out, Ryan, who is proficient in fighting skills, may also be able to easily defeat these "social people" who don't even have weapons, but being able to solve the problem with just a light spell is naturally a good thing.

So soon, under the distressed eyes of Weiss and others, Ryan had eight unfamiliar money bags on his waist. The only regret is that there is not a single Goldstat in it.

But this is normal. After all, in the original historical trajectory, a huge silver mine was discovered near ancient Athens, and the wealth it brought supported the rise of the city, which eventually dominated the entire ancient Greek civilization. And the same is likely to be the case in today's extraordinary version of the world, so the amount of silver is naturally far more than gold.

The amount of this raw material is reflected in the coinage, that is, private consumption is often based on silver coins. In large-scale transactions, even if both parties put tens of thousands of silver coins in large boxes, they are not willing to trade with gold coins of equal value but easier to carry.

"It's really rich, probably enough for a month."

As the saying goes, 'take all the baht and use it like sand', this kind of unexpected wealth is not worth cherishing by Ryan. However, Ryan's face looked a little strange after receiving the sponsorship from the 'Good Samaritan'.

"I didn't expect that the reason why they each carry a wooden stick is actually a factor of the Just Church... No, the paladins don't seem to be completely members of the church."

"Looking at it this way, I still need to buy some more materials to build a spiritual barrier."

Keeping this in mind, Ryan watched the hospitable locals leave in embarrassment. He collected the hair he took from several people and put it into a separate package.

Killing seven or eight people directly in the city would inevitably be a bit too disrespectful of others, not to mention that there are still paladins staying temporarily. Even these "vibrant social figures" didn't dare to use sharp weapons, so Ryan just took a section of hair in front of them, scaring Weiss and the others half to death.

In the eyes of this group of people at the bottom of society, all spellcasters who are not from the church are proficient in curses and invisible existences that kill people. Having a part of your body taken away by Ryan is almost the same as death.

"Sure enough, just as I had expected, when the clergy spread, it was almost foreseeable that wizards would be demonized and ostracized."

"Athens and the Church of Knowledge are already considered the more neutral ones. Even the king has taken the initiative to promote the development of the alchemy industry, trying to overtake them in a corner and catch up with the Western powers' advantages in population and land. But even so, the civil society Such exaggerated rumors are still common.”

Shaking his head slightly, there are naturally reasons behind the differences between clergy and wizards, who are both spellcasting professions. However, Ryan does not intend to think about this subject that can be named 'paranormal sociology' anymore.

He returned to the corner where he had changed his clothes before, and put on the plain robe of extraordinary quality again. When he walked back to the South District, he didn't look like he had just robbed a group of active young people in the downtown area. Instead, he looked like a standard Athenian nobleman.

In any era, it is very beneficial to pretend to be a decent upper class person. They will be treated politely wherever they go, and it is naturally easy to gain the respect and trust of strangers.

Just like now, if Ryan enters the city again, I am afraid that the heavily armed guards will not only refuse to accept his money, but will also pay him a distant salute and welcome him.

……

In the southern city of Thuringia, outside a three-story independent loft.

stomping on...

“…So, this is another direction for Athens’ future development.”

"As the only big country among the Panhellenic states close to the East China Sea, it is very necessary to connect the central region of the continent and overseas countries through sea trade, and to exchange what is needed. In addition to alchemy, this is also one of the plans that the kingdom can try to implement. ”

"After all, alchemy requires skills and time, and there is also the problem of a narrow audience - you can't expect ordinary craftsmen to afford expensive alchemical creations," while walking on the road, Ryan casually said some un nutritious classical editorials : "But trade is different."

"It only needs policy support, and then Athenian merchants and nobles will spontaneously trade in pursuit of profit, and this large-scale trade will inevitably bring benefits to the people and is conducive to the export of excellent local handicraft products. By the way, the wealth brought from other countries can also enrich the pockets of the middle and upper classes of the kingdom and bring greater sales to alchemy products.”

"Of course, all of this is based on Athens' leading institutions and folk craftsmanship. Only these are the cornerstones that guarantee everything."

"It's really inspiring..." With admiration on his face, a young man in gorgeous clothes couldn't help but nodded in agreement: "Mr. Irvine, you are really knowledgeable... It's a pity that I didn't get to know you until today."

"This is all God's guidance."

With a smile on his face, Ryan spread his hands helplessly.

"Although it's a bit regretful, this is the place I rent."

"I came to Thuringia not long ago, and I don't have a fixed property yet. I'm afraid I can't invite a distinguished guest like you to come and sit here."

"Ah - sorry, I disturbed you."

Suddenly realizing that he had already walked all the way, the young man who had just met Ryan at dinner suddenly felt a little rude.

In fact, the classical natives had never heard of this kind of argument that everyone in later generations could relate to, and they were fascinated by it for a while.

"It doesn't matter, this wasn't your intention."

After smiling and saying a few more polite words, Ryan breathed a sigh of relief after the two parties said goodbye. He had finally gotten rid of this young nobleman. In fact, he already regrets it a bit now.

Once reincarnated, many of the old habits from when he was still a mortal were brought back, such as casually chatting with others during meals. Who would have thought that I would meet a serious person and chat all the way to the doorstep of my house.

squeak-

After closing the door, Ryan walked into the house and put down several small bags he was carrying.

"The materials are finally complete."

"This local nobleman is of some use. At least he knows where to buy these things."

After changing his coat and taking out the things one by one, the package brought back by Ryan was none other than some gold powder, spices, salt and floral essential oils.

These things are not rare, nor are they prohibited, but because they are mostly used in places where gods are worshiped, people who generally don’t need them don’t know where to buy them.

Fortunately, the aristocratic young man who was very interested in the "Government of the Classical Era" had this way - although Ryan still can't remember his name.

Close the doors and windows and draw the curtains to block out the light from the outside world, and the room immediately becomes dark.

Ryan lit a scented candle in the dark, and then used gold powder and some materials to prepare a light blue liquid. Using this as ink, Lane drew a circle around the entire confines of the house.

Some runes were traced out and distributed inside and outside the circle. When the last rune was carved, a feeling of 'isolation' from the outside world immediately filled the small room.

After completing all this, Ryan extinguished the candle.

"If I hadn't asked those few questions, I might not have known that there is still some trouble in this city."