novellk Chapter 1063 Tour of the West City
Chapter 1063 Tour of the West City
The City Around the Tower - West City.
Without a doubt, this city is the "youngest" and most unique among the four cities surrounding the Pagoda.
The initial desolation and experimental nature of the project have been shed, and the transformation into a basic infrastructure project has been completed.
The circular city, with a diameter of about 1.5 kilometers, is undoubtedly the smallest of the satellite cities surrounding the tower, but this does not diminish its significance or unique charm.
At this moment, viewed from above, Xicheng appears no different from the other three satellite cities.
A well-organized road network, a cluster of buildings with a unified style, and alchemical dolls moving about the streets.
Some are used on the ground to assist residents with moving and cleaning, while others are used in the air to perform patrol or maintenance tasks.
The comings and goings of residents and night watchmen together create a picture of an orderly and vibrant city.
Everything looked so "normal," as if it were just an ordinary Night's Watch town.
However, if it were just ordinary, it would obviously not be worthy of becoming a new city.
Each city surrounding the tower has its own important responsibilities.
If you savor its charm, Xicheng has subtle differences from its "older brothers".
The most striking feature is the purity of its style.
Unlike the South City, which was the earliest built and home to the most diverse races, and had a somewhat mixed architectural style, the West City was marked with the purest Night Watch aesthetics from its inception.
Sharp straight lines, smooth curves, and large areas of cool gray and matte silver-white tones make the entire city resemble a meticulously crafted geometric work of art, exuding a cool and efficient sense of the future.
At the city entrance, Adam's "Holy Bloodblade" squad had just arrived.
They once again gained valuable vacation time, and their destination was the West City New District, which had recently been the subject of much discussion in the Night Watch's internal channel and was rumored to have been "completed and opened".
Filled with curiosity and anticipation, they stepped into this brand-new city.
"Hmm...it doesn't seem to be any different."
The leopard-eared girl, Eva, looked around, her tail swaying gently, and shared her first impression.
The streets are clean, the buildings are new and uniform in style, the alchemical dolls are busy and orderly, and the pedestrians are hurrying along—these scenes can be seen everywhere in other cities around the tower.
"Except for being slightly... um, a little more 'uniform'?"
"Indeed, judging from appearance alone..."
Adam responded, but before he could finish speaking, a glint of light flashed in his scarlet pupils.
As a rising legend, his perception of rules and energy far surpasses that of his teammates.
Yes.
After their last rest, they completed a rather important task, which boosted their achievements and moved them up in the queue, eventually leading to their ascension to the legendary rank not long ago.
The moment he stepped into the western part of the city, he was enveloped by an indescribable sense of data, as if the density of the air itself had changed.
He subconsciously raised his hand, his fingertips lightly flicking the air in front of him.
Om-!
A semi-transparent screen panel with silver data patterns flowing along its edges instantly unfolded in front of him.
His personal attributes were clearly displayed on the screen.
[Person: Adam Ackbell]
[Class: Scarlet Paladin]
[Level: 11]
[Experience: 255/10w]
[Status: Oath of Salvation, Legendary Holy Light, Blessing of Blood]
[Health Volume: 60/60]
[Magic Power: 50/50]
[Physical Fitness: 30]
[Agility: 20]
【Spirit: 25】
[Evaluation: Knight of Blood and Holy Light]
Scrolling down reveals even more private information, such as detailed job information and skills.
This was originally a personal interface that only he could access through the Night Watchman system.
But at this moment, in this city, it appears so tangibly, as if it were a physical entity, suspended in the air.
What shocked Adam even more was that with a slight thought, he casually swiped his finger across the screen.
The information he didn't want to show was indeed hidden.
He can directly control which information is visible.
"Wow! Adam! How did you do that?!"
Toke was the first to notice the captain's strange behavior. His eyes widened, and he pointed at the floating light screen and exclaimed in surprise.
Adam suppressed his surprise and explained, "After entering, I felt that it was possible... as if the city itself had granted me this authority. You should be able to do it too."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately gave it a try.
Eva, Flying Squirrel, Tokk, and Pokanasa all stretched out their fingers and pointed or drew in front of them.
In an instant, each team member's personal control panel screen lit up.
Not only personal attributes, but also pages that were originally only displayed in consciousness or on specific terminals, such as city maps, task logs, and communication channels, can now be projected and displayed at will.
Of course, they have complete control over whether and how much of the content they display is made public.
"That's awesome!"
The flying squirrel excitedly clenched its fist and tried to zoom in and out of the map panel, like a child who had received a new toy.
"So convenient..." Pokanasa murmured, curiously browsing her status information.
Tokke frantically tried to hide some of his private chat logs.
This novel scene was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.
The Night Watchers around them, who had just arrived in the West City like them, witnessed "Holy Bloodblade's" actions and began to try it out themselves.
For a time, on the streets near the city entrance, silvery-white data screens lit up, flickered, moved, and disappeared one after another, like fireflies on a summer night.
Exclamations and chatter mingled together, filled with the excitement of first-time explorers.
In the sky, a Night Watchman piloting a hovering patrol alchemy device saw the familiar yet bustling scene below, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth beneath his mask.
This is the "must-see" route for every newcomer to Xicheng, and it is the first novel experience that a data-driven city offers to visitors.
He didn't stop or evacuate them, but simply slowed his patrol pace slightly to ensure order, allowing the joy of this "new discovery" to spread among the crowd. After figuring out this most basic yet most impressive "panel visualization" function, the "Holy Bloodblade" team continued into the city with a heart full of novelty.
Just around the corner, a wide and bustling commercial avenue came into view.
Shops lined both sides of the street, their signs shimmering with various colors under the alchemical lamps.
Right at the intersection, a shop owner spotted Adam and his group and immediately greeted them warmly: "Hey! It's Adam, right? And the 'Holy Bloodblade' members! Long time no see!"
Adam looked in the direction of the sound and saw a burly figure in modified Night Watchman's Guild uniform leaning against the counter with a broad smile.
He paused for a moment, then his memory returned: "Vidzier?"
This was a night watchman from the merchant guild whom he had dealt with many times when he was on escort duty for a maritime merchant fleet. The two had even added each other as friends in the system.
The team members followed Adam over.
Shop owner Vidzier looked at the elite squad that was now quite famous among the Night's Watch, and especially felt the legendary pressure emanating from Adam, and his smile widened.
"Haha, that's right! It's me! You guys came to 'try it out' too? This West City, wow, it's really a new home tailor-made for us Night Watchmen, there are so many novelties!"
Adam looked around the not-so-large store.
The entrance is about four or five meters wide and no more than six or seven meters deep, with marine materials displayed on the shelves.
Strange seashells, glowing corals, sealed deep-sea mineral samples, etc.
There are also some props, such as waterproof compasses and simple underwater alchemy devices, which seem to be placed randomly, unlike traditional stores that pursue a wide variety of items.
He asked curiously, "Vidzier, when did you come to the West City? And you even opened a shop here?"
Vidzier patted his chest proudly: "I did a good job in the Chamber of Commerce before, and after accumulating enough contribution points, I applied to leave and open my own shop."
"Hey, I'm lucky! I was selected during the opening of the new West City district for investment! So, I opened my 'Videzir Ocean Store' here! I specialize in ocean-related materials and gadgets!"
His tone was full of entrepreneurial pride.
At this moment, Tokke was peeking into the shop, seemingly interested in the strange-looking things on the shelves, but feeling that they didn't quite fit their team's "consumption level".
Pokanasa stood quietly outside the store, tilting her head slightly upwards to look at the words "Videzir Ocean Store" flashing on the store sign.
Vidzier, observing their expressions, immediately understood their thoughts and laughed heartily.
“What I have here might indeed be a bit ‘child’s play’ for elites like you, especially legendary Soul Keepers like Captain Adam.”
As he spoke, he expertly swiped his finger across the front of him.
hum!
A clear product selection interface with the store logo instantly appeared in front of Widzir.
At the same time, identical, interactive shop interfaces popped up in front of Adam, Eva, Flying Squirrel, Tokk, and Pokanasa.
On the interface, each product is accompanied by a clear 3D image, a detailed name, and a precise price.
And most importantly—a detailed description of the item, its specific function, and its origin!
The information was far more detailed than any explanation given by a store clerk.
Adam casually clicked on a product labeled "Deep Blue Resonance Conch," where information such as its function of enhancing underwater communication, calming certain marine life, originating from the deep ocean during storms, and the difficulty of collection was readily available.
After clicking on it, you can even see a detailed panel, but there is no physical object to touch.
【Deep Blue Resonance Conch】
[Musical Instruments - Props - Magic]
【Attributes: Spreading, Pleasant to the ear】
[Special Effects: Distant ballads, soothing sounds.]
【Distant Ballad: When the user pushes the device, it will transmit a ballad that can even travel through water. The range of its transmission depends on the magic power of the person blowing the device.】
[Soothing Sounds: Use this item to produce melodies, scores, and pleasant sounds. It will have a soothing effect on marine life. The higher one's musical skill and the more magic used, the better the effect.]
After checking it, he closed the panel. Adam nodded: "I see. Shopping here now, with such transparent information, saves a lot of trouble."
Is it convenient?
Vidzier laughed and said, "However, my little shop is really not suitable for you to find high-end equipment."
He suddenly lowered his voice, leaned out from behind the counter, and pointed in a direction deeper into the commercial avenue.
"Go inside! In that 'Ring of Glory' area, there are high-end equipment shops and potion shops specifically for max-level and legendary Night Watchers."
"All the good stuff is there! Oh, right, there's also the Night Watch's official 'Hall of Contribution,' where you can exchange contribution points for rare resources!"
"A new large auction house called 'Data Hammer' has opened over there. If you have any valuable loot that you don't need, you can entrust it to them for auction. The fees are transparent and the process is very fast!"
"Anyway, everything is so convenient in this West City that you won't believe it!"
He seemed to remember something important and quickly added, "Oh, right! Open the city map and take a look. Once you enter the city, you can see the status icons of other people on the map."
"Of course, those with high privacy settings are an exception. More importantly, all official Night's Watch facilities, various functional areas, and even the locations of shops like ours are clearly marked! Clicking on them even provides a brief description! Finding a place? It's a piece of cake!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately pulled up the city map panel as instructed.
really.
I was so focused on looking at my character panel and the shop interface that I didn't notice the changes on the map.
The map unfolded at this moment clearly showed the structure of the entire western city, and the densely packed yet orderly information markers on it instantly caught their attention.
Official buildings, such as city halls, training grounds, and halls of honor.
The stores are categorized by type, and even include "Videzir Ocean Store".
These represent service facilities, such as teleportation arrays, inns, auction houses, etc.
Each marker can be clicked to expand, revealing the location's name, brief description, and even opening hours.
"This is so convenient!"
Eva was amazed.
"Data-driven, efficient and accurate, it is indeed a masterpiece built by Lord Kana himself."
Pokanasa commented softly, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.
Wow! An auction house! I have to see what good stuff they have!
The flying squirrel couldn't wait to find the location of the "Data Hammer" auction house on the map.
Tokko excitedly tapped on various markers on the map: "Even this little dessert shop is marked! That's awesome!"
The novelty and convenience completely ignited the team's desire to explore.
They thanked the enthusiastic Widzier, left the Ocean Store, and continued walking along the bustling commercial avenue towards the city center.
Although Widzir pointed out the direction to the upscale shopping district, it didn't stop them from slowing down and looking around with childlike curiosity.
Every now and then, I'm drawn to the novel shops along the roadside to take a look and experience the unprecedented convenience and novelty brought by this data-driven city.
West City, the youngest jewel in this city surrounding the tower, is showcasing a future lifestyle to its residents and visitors in its own unique way. (End of Chapter)