Chapter 54: Departure
After putting down their respective luggage, the space in the carriage is a bit cramped for six people.
However, Gegu and Xue Du will take turns driving outside during this trip, so there is still some room for maneuvering.
Because Gegu drove first, everyone got into the carriage, and he sat on the cushion in front of the carriage and drove the carriage smoothly.
In the carriage, Xue Du sat next to Li Fang, and as soon as he sat down, he looked at everyone in the carriage with great interest, especially the young man beside him.
"I always had a question I wanted to understand just now," Xue Du lightly touched Li Fang with his elbow, pointed to the giant sword leaning in the carriage and asked, "Can you really use that thing?" I can't see that the strength is quite strong. ”
"I'm just a little stronger, I hope I won't cause you a mess." Li Fang responded politely.
"The weapon you used to use was smaller, can this really work?" Candace, who was sitting opposite, looked puzzled, in her impression, Li Fang should not have so much strength.
She still didn't understand why Sister Anna would rest assured that this teenager who was about the same age as herself would "escort" her.
"Well, I've been exercising all year long, and I've been improving my strength by leaps and bounds." Li Fang didn't panic about his own abnormality, the giant sword was only a little bigger than the ordinary iron sword, not as exaggerated as Anna's big sword, so it would only show that he had more strength......
In order to get familiar with it as soon as possible, everyone in the carriage briefly introduced themselves, and Gegu, who was driving, was introduced by Xue Du on his behalf, and it could be seen from his words that he had known Gegu for a long time.
At the beginning of the journey, Xue Du was still a little excited, constantly looking for words, although this mission required leaving the safety of Rapoll, and the pay was not high, but for him and Gegu, it was already a rare opportunity to earn more money.
It's a pity that this enthusiasm can't be maintained forever, after driving for a while, the scenery that gradually becomes monotonous all the way, and the three trainee nuns who can't help but be tired, let Xue Du quiet, he estimated that the journey was quite long, and soon entered a state of dozing off with his hands on his head.
And the experience of running around a lot, coupled with the role of equipment, has made Li Fang always very energetic. He saw the three trainees in front of him unsuspecting, leaning against each other and sleeping, and seemed to understand in his heart Annabelle's purpose for him to escort Candace.
I really still miss the days when I used to walk with her, and now I feel constrained in my life in Rapole.
But what about Anna herself? Do you feel unaccustomed too?
……
The first day of the journey went smoothly and ended almost without any twists and turns. Since there are no villages or towns to rest in on the way, the group has no choice but to spend the night in the wilderness.
After dinner, Gegu and Xue Du arranged for tonight's vigil to start with Li Fang, and then they took over, as for Candace and them, just rest well and prepare for the assessment after that.
Their arrangement made Li Fang realize that ordinary people spent the night in the wild, and it turned out that someone had to guard it at night to be safe...... He was ready to take out his sleeping bag, something he had never worried about when he had traveled with Anna before.
In the past, it was not customary to not let him stay up late every day, but after arriving in this world where entertainment is extremely scarce, he can only be in a daze if he doesn't sleep at night.
Li Fang was in a daze now, and the exuberant energy brought to him by the equipment seemed to be superfluous at the moment, until he felt a cautious footstep approaching him.
"I can't sleep, can I go and talk?" Deliberately lowering her voice, Candace wrapped in a blanket and came to Li Fang's side.
There was no reason to refuse, and the two walked a few feet away, and sat down against the tree on the edge of the bright fire.
"Isn't it cold at night?" Candace saw that Li Fang was still dressed for the day.
"It's not cold, it's fine." Li Fang responded with a smile, and he asked casually, "Is there anything you want to tell me alone?" ”
"Well, about Sister Anna." Candace lowered her head and pinched the corner of the blanket on her body: "Although I know it, it is likely that I will not be able to help, but the more I think about it after I go back that day, the more I think that your current situation should be very bad, so I really want to know what you have experienced this year." If only there was somewhere I could help you. ”
"Oh, it's not too bad." Li Fangxu hugged his legs and explained with a smile: "To put it simply, it is that I fell out with the organization of the Great Swords, and now I am living in seclusion in Rapoll so as not to be discovered by the people of the organization." ”
"Why did you fall out? Is it related to the discoloration of Anna's sister's hair and eyes? Candace asked.
“……”
It's better not to tell her about those things, after all, it's news from another world.
"I'm sorry, but I can't tell you yet, and please don't go into it because it could be dangerous, okay?"
Her blue eyes reflected the glimmer of fire, and the nervous movements of Candace's hands stopped as she spoke, and she said as if she were talking to herself, "What a sight." ”
Next to a burning fire.
Xue Du quietly poked Gegu's back with his fingers, and said in a voice that the two of them could just hear: "Look, could something have happened between the two of them?" ”
Gegu hadn't fallen asleep yet, as he expected.
"I don't see what has happened, and after becoming an official monk or nun, marriage is not allowed according to the canon, have you forgotten?" Gegu closed his eyes again, "Go to sleep, it's your time to drive tomorrow, don't take us behind." ”
The voices died down, but the conversation continued.
Perhaps because she had slept enough during the day, Candace chatted a lot with Li Fang very energetically, and when she talked about what to do in Rapolle, she promised to take him to experience it when she was free when she returned.
……
In the early morning of the second day, as soon as it was dawn, everyone was woken up by Gegu.
After a hurried breakfast, the carriage took them on their way. Because everyone is not used to sleeping in the wilderness, everyone including Candace and Gegu is in the carriage in the morning to catch up on sleep.
The slightly swaying carriage seemed to be the best hypnosis, and the extreme boredom made Li Fang finally simply unload all the equipment on his body, obey the drowsiness that would soon come, and also join the ranks of sleeping.
Xue Du drove until dusk, because he had preparations before leaving, he knew that there was a small town not far in front of him to rest, and seeing that it was about to get dark, he quickened his speed, and finally arrived at the town before it was completely dark.
But something seems to be wrong......
The air was filled with the pungent smell of burning, and the cacophony of the ears grew louder and louder, and at last it was a scream of panic and a wild laugh.
Turning a mountain bag, Xue Du looked at the scene in front of him with a stiff face, swallowed his saliva, and looked extremely uneasy.
In front of him was a town that was being plundered by a gang of robbers.
Is it too late to make a U-turn?