Section C Chapter 7: In front of Jiuquan Town (Seresya)
The reins were first heavy and then light, and the horse under the crotch slowed down its galloping speed, and finally changed to a slow walk. The knight's horse, after continuing to run two paces, also slowed down.
"It's coming soon...... Sure enough, it's not that far from the port. Ceresya looked at the town in front of her with satisfaction: "It's much more than I imagined Jiuquan Town." β
"I think it's better to ride a horse into town than to waste time here looking at the scenery. The knight's tone was a little dissatisfied.
"It's been a wasted afternoon, and it's not too much of a moment...... You can already see snow-capped mountains covered with snow and mist. Seresa squinted her eyes and looked into the distance.
"After all, we're almost at the edge of the Permafrost. There was a hint of anticipation in Anusen's voice: "Maybe it will snow tonight." β
"Sounds like you like snow!" Celesa looked at the knight's side face with interest, and said to the scenery, "That's a good dare, we're about to reach the territory of the Permafrost - you won't be able to see it if you don't want to." I'm sure you'll see vomit every day. β
"I'm secondary, the main thing is my daughter. The knight sighed: "She loves snow...... Every time it snows, Ellia likes to stay outside and cuddle them. The sight of snowflakes on her silver-white hair is something I remember as soon as I close my eyes. It's just like her mother. β
"I'm afraid I can imagine how fascinating that must be. Ceresya closed her eyes and made up for a moment, and suddenly felt a little nervous: "Well, it's very tempting......"
"Don't beat my daughter, pay attention!" The knight glared at him dissatisfiedly, "I have to think about whether to take you with me after I find my daughter." β
"Can't I think about it?" Ceresya felt a little aggrieved: "Who told your daughter to be as beautiful as Aya, plus I haven't touched a woman for a long time." β
"I can't think of it!" the knight vetoed viciously, "If you want to put out the fire, you can go and find a kiln at will." β
"Oh, stupid Mr. Knightβtell you, I'm very demanding of a prostitute!" Seresa immediately retorted, "You know, money deals are a joke. A professional prostitute will make you forget all this, and an unprofessional will only make you feel sick and want to vomit with that fake performance! β
After thinking about it, Ceresya continued to add: "Of course, if the prostitute is Aya, it will be a different matter. But it costs a lot of money to go to the prostitution where you can find Aya!"
"I'm not in the mood to hear your opinions about this. The knight frowned disgustingly: "I really didn't expect it, you seem to go to prostitute Aiya often......"
"Come on, I'm not that interested. Mad Dog flatly denied: "I can't do it." β
The knight was visibly stunned for a moment, opening his mouth but not saying anything.
"Speaking of which, have you ever seen Aya without an owner?"
"I've seen one. Anusen was silent for a moment, then continued, "Lusa, I should have told you. β
"Really? Looks like I forgot. Ceresya racked her brains, still unable to figure out who it was.
"It's what used to be celebrated every year on Ellia's birthday. Anusen's tone was a little helpless: "Sebodat, Jaos, Yasha, and LusaβI remember I told you a third time." β
"I remembered when you said that. The mad dog smacked: "Speaking of which, there are two Aiya among them...... Why wasn't anyone arrested?"
"For the owner of Asha is none other than Jeos. You know, Aya made a pact with her master and stayed with her all the time, so she was free to come and go in and out of Tomeca City. Anusen straightened up slightly: "As for Lusa, it's Asha's daughter." Naturally, you can act at will with your parents. β
"So, that master, Geos, actually had a child with her?" Cereya was shocked: "After signing the contract, then Aya should be infertile...... Besides, wouldn't Asha fall into a long sleep when the child was fifteen years old?"
She did not fall asleep, but also maintained a contractual relationship with her master. I don't know exactly what happened. β
"Well, there is an exception to everything...... is a good host, this Yasha is really lucky. Seresa couldn't help but sigh.
"There is no longer oppression of Aya in the Seventeenth World, and they can live freely. That Mr. Geos is the hero who has been fighting for this and has made countless achievements. The knight sighed: "Eloyan's fifteen-year-long all-out counteroffensive has earned dignity and living space for all vulnerable races. β
"I've never been able to understand why humans are the dominant race in so many worlds. Mad Dog was silent for a moment, then said, "We are one of the lowest Eborns. β
"But numbers prevail. The knight paused, then said, "There is also the survival wisdom that belongs to the weak. β
"Quantity...... Also. Mad Dog narrowed his eyes: "When it comes to quantity, we have to mention the ratio of men to women...... We humans are almost five or five open. The ratio of men to women in Aya just mentioned is 1:450, right?"
"Tiaia doesn't make much sense. It was originally a female-only race, and it was necessary to have children in conjunction with foreign races. The knight frowned: "Do you think that in addition to having children with Brontan, aren't the children born to Aya and any other race all Aia?"
"Okay, I'm too lazy to talk about fertility. Mad Dog yawned and changed the subject: "Anyway, it's really getting dark in this place...... What time is it, knight?"
"I've adjusted and rewound it according to local time...... "Anusen, who was riding beside him, looked at the mechanical watch in his hand, "Eighteen o'clock." β
"You just say it's six o'clock in the evening. Mad Dog deliberately found fault and said, "I really didn't expect it to take so long to receive such a reward." From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a full seven hours. β
When the previous patrol cavalry spotted the two, they grabbed the unconscious bandit leader. They claim that the robbers have committed multiple crimes in a week and that they are being wanted in the port of Dilna and the town of Jiuquan. So they returned to the port with them to receive their reward: two Eurasian coins.
After receiving the reward, Seresa demanded all the loot from the robbers, using the practice of bounty hunters as a reason: the robbers' money, weapons, and leather armor. The mad dogs were still too few, and they were finally persuaded to give them an extra pack horse that was too old to be given to them.
"It's nice to have some for you. We didn't even know there was such a thing as a wanted warrant. β
"Anyway, it's just a little fish. Mad Dog proudly patted the small money bag on his waist: "Guess how much money you make in total?"
"I can't think of it. Anusen shook her head and gave an uninteresting answer.
"I think...... That's about seven Eurasian gold coins. Seresya, who didn't remember the exact number, said a random number: "If you sell the horse's meat, it will be worth a lot of money." Look, how much advantage we took advantage of the robbers last time?! I can't wait for another round. β
"Alright, don't crow's mouth. The knight leaned forward slightly, looking at the gate of Jiuquan Town, which was getting closer and closer: "Huh, strange...... Why is the city gate so deserted?"
Looking at the city gate, Ceresya also felt that something was wrong: the bustling town of Jiuquan was actually empty at the gate.