A Guide to Becoming a God Starting from a Monastery

Such memories gave Thomas the most basic concept of this city.

The road seemed desolate, but when we reached Fucheng, it felt okay.

There were many caravans coming and going, and knights on horseback were seen passing by from time to time.

There are also nearby villagers who carry baskets or drive vehicles to the city to sell all kinds of vegetables.

There were even a few noble sons who were obviously out hiking or walking their dogs or horses.

"It's about the same as the outskirts of Kiev." Thomas said softly.

"Yes, Novgorod is also a magnificent city." Someone spoke.

Thomas was not the only one in his car.

There were five or six people, all of whom were travelers traveling with the caravan.

There are many benefits to traveling with a caravan, as it can reduce many troubles in daily life.

Solo travelers may seem free, able to go wherever they want and stop whenever they want, but in reality, it's not that simple. You have to take care of everything yourself, including food, drink, and toilet. Honestly, it's far less convenient than traveling with a caravan.

So Thomas chose this way to come this time.

The speaker was an elderly man who was dressed in fancy clothes and looked like a wealthy man.

A wealthy family that has money but not a high social status.

By the way, this man with the cross hanging on him is obviously a Christian.

"How does it compare to Kyiv?" another person nearby asked casually.

"It's slightly inferior to Kiev," the old man said. "But in the north, the grandeur of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod is unmatched. It has a magnificent set of domes, the largest of which is golden, and the other silver domes surround it like stars surrounding the moon, like loyal guards protecting the prince. The cathedral's doors are made of brass and have exquisite relief carvings on them. In this temple of God, even the most arrogant pagan would feel a sense of awe at the authority it exudes."

"This cathedral is the product of a brilliant design from faraway Constantinople, with craftsmen personally involved..."

Thomas wanted to ask something else, but after thinking it over, he decided not to.

The vehicle drove into the city wall of the adjacent city.

The city wall is not very high, but there are guards patrolling on it.

This alone proves that the security here is much stronger than that in Kiev.

Because in the various sub-cities of Kiev, there were no patrols on the city walls during the day. Even if there were, they were not many.

In fact, there are not many at night, let alone during the day.

The city gate handles the passing vehicles and pedestrians.

Outside the city gate, someone had enclosed an area with a wooden wall, where various vendors and stalls gathered, offering cheap food, drinks, entertainment, etc.

Not everyone is willing to spend a lot of money to stay in a regular hotel in the town.

And in this area, there were several strong men looking towards this side from afar.

One of them even took out a portrait and examined it carefully for comparison.

"Here he comes! The young master is here!"

As Thomas entered the area with the convoy, the convoy slowed down.

The other teams ahead of them were all spreading out, trying to get a cheap and delicious dinner here.

This kind of action will certainly lead to the movement of the entire team, affecting not only oneself but also other teams behind.

Thomas saw several strong men coming towards him from a distance.

They all had smiles on their faces, and there was no sign of hostility.

"Excuse me, is this Young Master Thomas? We were sent by Master Vishajic," said the leader.

"It's me," Thomas replied, jumping out of the carriage.

Visadjic was the person he was "looking to for help" this time.

A person who has some money and status, but can only be considered a minor noble.

The Grand Commander arranged it for him.

As a distant relative of Vishatich, he came to Novgorod to live for a while.

However, Visajchi himself did not know Thomas's true identity and mission.

Maybe they just regarded Thomas as a distant relative who came here temporarily.

For Thomas, he served as a springboard and cover.

Chapter 194 First Arrival 1

Thomas led his mount over and took the luggage from the car.

Thomas's clothes and luggage were ordinary.

But his mount is no ordinary one.

Thomas's mount was no longer that prairie horse.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was a truly fine horse, and Thomas had two more.

One horse for riding and one as a spare.

Several strong men looked at the horse that Thomas brought over, and their eyes changed.

I originally thought that this person was just a "poor relative from the countryside", but I didn't expect... that he was quite financially sound.

If we take this horse to the market and sell it, it will definitely fetch one or two hundred florins.

If you meet someone who likes a horse or needs it urgently, you can sell it at a higher price.

Thomas ignored everything else and turned to salute the people in the car. "Thank you for your care along the way, brothers. See you later."

Several people returned the greetings and said goodbye to each other.

Then he found the leader of the caravan and settled the bill.

You have to pay some money to travel with the caravan, after all, the caravan provides food for people and horses.

After settling the accounts, the two parties no longer had anything to do with each other.

The next step was very simple. Following the people who came to pick him up, Thomas soon arrived at a large mansion in a corner of the city.

On the way here, I learned that this was one of Visagic's mansions. As a small nobleman with considerable property, Visagic owned more than one mansion.

Moreover, Visadjic happened to be here, so he was waiting here for this "distant relative".

As he approached, a servant came quickly forward to announce his arrival.

The door of the mansion was pushed open from the inside, and a tall man appeared in sight.

This is a middle-aged man who is probably in his fifties or sixties. He has short hair, wears a fur hat, and is dressed in a very classy robe decorated with gold and silver threads. He has a long scimitar hanging from his waist.

He was accompanied by several followers, both men and women.

One can naturally feel the status of the head of the family from his expression and demeanor.

"Thomas?"

"Uncle Vishatych!" Thomas said enthusiastically.

Visadjic walked up, hugged Thomas, and kissed him.

Thomas felt that he was not a good actor, at least he could not act out the family love that did not exist.

When the other person kissed him, his body felt somewhat unnatural.

"Novgorod is a nice place!" Vishatich didn't seem to mind. "It's almost time. Come, I've prepared a sumptuous dinner to welcome you!"

……

On the stage, a singer is singing the lyrics with accompaniment.

The singer's voice is truly commendable, and the band's performance is exquisitely coordinated.

At this time, the entire theater was packed with audiences who came to watch the show.

The audience included ordinary people as well as rich and idle people.

In the corner of the theater, two young people were watching the performance above.

Because I arrived late, I was unable to get a good audience seat, so now I am slowly walking around the venue, looking for opportunities.

The leader was a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old.

He has a typical Ross face, a high nose bridge, and is slightly chubby. He is a very cute boy.

The person behind him was a young man in his twenties, Thomas.

"Dilco, is this the...theater you mentioned?" As a time traveler with memories of his past life, Thomas naturally didn't care about these plays.

"Yes, the troupe performing there is said to be from Constantinople! I sacrificed my own rest time just to show you around here. Remember to say a good word to Uncle Vishatych when you get back."

The boy named Dierko skillfully squeezed through the crowd while glancing around.

"This place is different from the Magic Market we just visited. "There are new plays coming up every few days, so it's very popular. People choose to come here to watch a play when they have nothing to do. But it also depends on the troupe. It has to be an outstanding troupe to have this kind of bustle..."

“Aren’t there usually so many people?”

"Yeah, there are definitely a lot of people today. Look over here, there used to be all kinds of fruit stalls and restaurants. If you're hungry or thirsty, you can tip the waiters here and ask them to buy something for you. Otherwise, the good spots will be taken away by others."

Dierke is sharing his experience.

This boy named Dilk is the real nephew of Master Vishatych.

Specifically, the children of the Vishatich brothers.

Unlike Thomas, who was an imposter who emerged from nowhere, he had lived with Master Vishatych since childhood.

Just because Mr. Vishatych was rich didn't mean his brothers were also rich. Therefore, it was customary for those who were relatively poor to give their children to their wealthy brothers for upbringing.

One party saves on expensive education fees, while the other party gains a family member who knows them well and is loyal and reliable. It can be said that both parties get what they need.

These days, Master Vishatych asked him to help take Thomas around Novgorod, have some fun and have a look around.

Get familiar with the surrounding environment.

Thomas had also changed into a new set of clothes and no longer looked like a traveler.

The only thing that cannot be changed is the warrior temperament left over from long-term training.

With the sword he never leaves his body and his tall and well-proportioned figure, he has the demeanor of a true warrior.

But... among the Russians, martial spirit is a trend.

The situation faced by Novgorod is even more different than that of Kiev. It is not safer than Kiev, but it is directly facing barbarians and may fight at any time, so it is naturally more martial.

Most of the Russian nobles could be considered warriors, so Thomas was not very impressive.

"This theater is often visited by many important people, so it's a very safe place. But try not to compete with those shabby young men. You're new here and you don't know anyone yet. If you get hurt or something, you'll definitely blame me for not warning you."

Dierke said as he walked away, but his attitude was not very polite and alienated.

The two men were four or five years apart in age, but he never called Thomas "brother" from beginning to end.

It seemed as if he was gambling and wanted to compete with Thomas.

Thomas naturally understood the mentality of this child.

I wouldn't care.

Others don't know, but he doesn't know? He has nothing to do with Master Vishatich!

Besides, they are free guides who bring their own food, so what else can you be dissatisfied with?

"What messed-up young man?" Thomas asked.

"There are several powerful families," Dirk said. "Three in total... Take the Ostromir family, for example. They're very wealthy and well-connected. Don't offend them. When you meet someone from their family, address them respectfully as 'Sir' or 'Your Excellency.' People will know you're a relative of Vishatych, and they'll give you some respect."

Chapter 195 First Arrival 2

"You just said, what do these families do?"

"There are some very powerful people, like the Ostromir family. It's said they have connections with certain Chude tribes and control a large portion of the Chude trade... They also engage in some smuggling. Many sought-after goods can only be obtained from them... Even the Grand Duke has to give them some respect."

As Dierke was speaking, he suddenly saw the crowd in front of him part, and a group of people in bright clothes and on horseback came over.