Chapter 4 Set sail
After a general explanation of what had happened before, Haruka was invited to their home by the father and daughter. Although it is said to be a home, it is at best a simple shed made of rags and stone bricks. Since there was really nothing to entertain Haruka, the man took a worn-out cup and poured Haruka a glass of water.
"I'm so sorry! it's all my fault! The little girl shouldn't have stolen your purse. The strong man pressed the little girl's head with his hand and bowed his head to Haruka to admit his mistake.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's not a lot of money anyway. Haruka took back the money bag, and there really wasn't much money in it.
"I can't repay you for causing you so much trouble, and finally asking you to use magic to heal me. ”
"You're polite, your injuries were also caused by me, and this thing should still be done. ”
"Big sister, are you a magician?" asked the little girl, snuggling up to her father.
"Magicians ... It can be counted. ”
"Then you ... Before the little girl could finish speaking, the man covered her mouth with his hand.
"I'm sorry, you've seen it, and we don't have anything to compensate you for now, so please don't forgive me. ”
"It's okay, it's okay, I was just trying to get my money bag back. Haruka stood up, "So, did your daughter take my money and go to the Adventurers' Guild to commission a mission?"
"What?!, did she run to the Adventurers' Guild?" the man looked surprised.
"Can you tell me more about that?"
"Dad, just tell her, this sister is so powerful, maybe she can help us. ”
"This can't be done, it's already caused so much trouble to others, how can it be... ”
"It's okay, I've already accepted your daughter's commission, as an adventurer. ”
"What... You say you... ”
"This is the mandate, and this is the detailed information of the mission. Haruka took out all the materials he had obtained from the guild before.
"You really took it?!" holding the power of attorney, the man was a little incredulous.
After pondering for a moment, he finally spoke.
"To tell you the truth, my little girl and I are from Albania, and I have been secretly transporting between Albania and Altinia for many years to make a living. ”
"Dark luck?"
"It is to smuggle goods outside the country without passing through the border. ”
"Understood, it's smuggling. ”
"That's probably what you mean, I have a small airship, just last week after secretly transporting a batch of goods here, I heard that the central hub of the continent, Valency Fortress, has fallen, and the entire continent has been divided into two regions, and now I don't know what the situation is on the side of Albania, my little girl and I don't have much money to continue to support our lives here, and what is the situation on the other side of the continent where my wife is, I am very worried. ”
"That's why your daughter went to the Adventurers' Guild to assign a guard? ”
"Forgive her for her reckless behavior, this child may also be very worried about her mother. ”
"Understood, as long as you can pass through the area controlled by the demons, right? ”
"This... I'm afraid it's going to be very difficult. ”
"It's okay, leave it to me, according to the agreement, I will protect you, and I will also go back to the east. ”
"Are you serious?"
"Of course. Haruka lifted the tattered curtain, and it was already dusk. "It's getting dark, and if we want to act, let's take advantage of this night. ”
"Shall we go now?"
"That's right, let's go. You'd like to see your wife sooner. ”
"That's right!" the man also stood up, and his confused expression suddenly became much more energetic......
It was getting dark quickly, and by the time the man took Haruka to the airship dock, it was already nighttime outside. After passing through the slender passage through a special ladder, the man's boat was seen at the very end of a string of airships.
Compared with other airships, the shape of this ship is more like a miniature version of the submarine, the old and rusty hull is dark red rust color, a round platform above is only enough for one person to stand, a round hatch on the platform is open upward, it seems that it has been unable to close due to disrepair, and the cabin is through a row of slippery and cold iron ladders, the cabin is about seven or eight flat, deducting the front driver's seat part, the place that can be used to store goods is almost pitiful. Fortunately, there are six circular portholes around the hull, although they are not large, but the view is very good, and you can clearly see the situation outside.
"Well, I'm sorry to let you pay the berthing fee at the dock as well. The man looked at Haruka with an apologetic expression.
"It's okay, it's all come to this, don't be polite to me. Haruka looked at the little money bag left and smiled bitterly.
"What do you call that?"
"You just call me Haruka. ”
"My name is Foss, and my little girl's name is Millie. The man said this, pushing his daughter down in front of Haruka.
"Don't be so nervous, I won't bother with you anymore. Haruka bent down and said to the girl with a smile.
"I'm sorry big sister, I was so ignorant before, and you are still willing to help us. ”
"Because I'm an adult, I naturally don't care about children. Yao Yang said proudly.
At this moment, the small airship began to shake slightly, and the airship dock outside the porthole began to fade away, and the lonely airship slowly disappeared into the sky in the night......