Chapter 604: Because I know the future, I want to change it
Chapter 604: Because I know the future, I want to change it
"Pfft!" Seeing Bianca's panic, Rita burst out laughing.
Obviously, Bianca also realized that Rita was just teasing her, and even Li Ming was doing it to make her happy.
After all, as a Chinese from the 21st century, Li Ming, as the superior, cannot let Bianca be shaken by such things.
With the bicycle, the messenger did indeed move much faster. At least the group followed the guide for a long time and could only see the tire tracks on the ground.
"My Lords, beyond this post is the city of Chichen Itza."
Shakespeare looked at the guide. "Is that a very large city?"
"Compared to the 'metropolis' that you all mentioned before, Chichen Itza is very small. It takes about 3,000 steps to walk from one corner to the other."
Champollion estimated the length of three thousand steps. "Well, that's probably about the same size as Ajaccio."
"Hahaha, our historian, how many people can understand your analogy? Ajaccio? Is it a small town in Italy?"
Champollion just shook his head, sweating at Shakespeare's words, "No, it's the capital of Corsica, and it belongs to France."
Shakespeare whistled. "Ah, is that so? Corsica belongs to France now? History is really interesting."
Bianca said nonchalantly, "But for the captain, that actually counts as the "future", right?"
"You have overlooked one problem. If our captain knew about this and returned to his own world, he would try every means to avoid such a future." Li Ming crossed his arms and glanced at Shakespeare who was grinning.
After all, for Shakespeare, doing such things is no burden at all. After all, in other worlds, it has already become established history, but in his own world, it is something that has not happened yet.
"Hehe, hehehe!" Shakespeare laughed awkwardly, without the slightest embarrassment.
Bianca nodded, "…Is it because you hate fatalism?"
"Well, that's one aspect, but the most important thing is the expected comfort!" Shakespeare thought for a moment, "For example... it's hard for someone who's used to using a flush toilet to be willing to squat in a pit every day - that's roughly the reason."
Bianca frowned, "Hey, is this a metaphor? Isn't it a little too disgusting?"
"Hahahaha, what you just said is itself a hallmark of the developed world, right? It's enough to turn everyone into a germaphobe in the eyes of the "underdeveloped world". Can you imagine that? In Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries, even nobles rarely took baths. Even in the era I lived in before, doctors didn't know that they had to disinfect themselves and their patients during surgery. Some people say which eras are rich in humanities? That's ridiculous. All the book categories in the world at that time were not enough to fill the gaps in today's large libraries!"
Shakespeare spread his hands. "Besides, if I hadn't been lucky enough to meet the future here, how could I listen to the wonderful music of Mozart or Beethoven? Human beings are essentially greedy animals. Only by facing this desire can we live better tomorrow, right, Mr. Guide over there? It may take several years to replicate a local bicycle with the materials around us, but even so, you are willing to work hard for it, right?"
"...Sir, what can I do for you?" Shakespeare was not very fluent in Spanish, but the guide saw Shakespeare looking at him and asked in confusion.
At this time, Shakespeare realized, "Ah, I forgot that he needed a translator to understand our chat."
The tall temple towered over the city walls. Although it had no very distinctive features, Bianca couldn't help but admire it.
"Wow, what a huge temple!"
Rita also looked at the wind-eroded surface of the temple. "It looks spectacular."
"Yes, it is said that this building was built nearly a thousand years ago." The guide said proudly.
"One, a thousand years?" Bianca looked at the temple in surprise. It looked completely unrecognizable.
The guide was extremely respectful to Bianca. "Yes, Lord Nacom, the high priest said that I may have to do my best to protect the traces left by history. In order to protect these ancient temples and make them have practical architectural functions, the high priest planned many functions. If she invites you to do it, you will understand it... Speaking of the most spectacular building in Chichen Itza, my lords, it is the Temple of Kukulkan! Kukulkan is the name of an old god, which means a feathered snake, also known as-"
The group entered the temple and immediately saw the magnificent statue of a human with a feather crown and a snake staff. The murals behind it depicted flying birds, snakes and strange boulders.
"Vicchilopochtli..." Li Ming said the name of the old god.
The guide was obviously a little frightened, but Li Ming just shook his head. He did not notice that Su Wei beside him had a gloomy expression.
"Okay, okay, I know this temple is magnificent, but what's that behind the temple? Is it a big iron ball with iron chains wrapped around it?"
"Ah! Sir, are you talking about Kukulkan's heart?" The guide was a little surprised.
Shakespeare pointed to a huge rock that looked a bit like Uluru in Australia, hanging next to the statue of a man with a feather crest and a snake staff.
Li Ming pondered for a moment, "It looks more like a big fireball burning with flames."
"Haha, visitors who have come from afar, those are star cores that were dug out from Chicxulub. They are genuine aliens, right?"
"Meteor crater?" Bianca looked at the man in surprise.
Rita explained, "Chicxulub is a meteorite crater buried under the surface in the northwest of the Yucatan Peninsula. Last year, it was confirmed that this meteorite crater may be the primary cause of the extinction of dinosaurs."
"Ah! Your Majesty the High Priest! I am so disrespectful!" The guide apologized in panic.
"Alright, alright, stand up." The high priest turned his gaze towards the other people on the Caledonia. "Dear guests who have come from afar - the stars and birds have heralded your arrival."
"Wow, is the efficiency so high without a bicycle?" Li Ming looked at the high priest, who was wearing a white robe with a green headband and his long black hair was wrapped in a scarf behind his back.
"I am the high priest of the Peninsula Federation, Esther Zarathustra. I allow you to call me by the name Esther."
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