Chapter 8 of Section A: Snow Eagle Gloves (Lusha/Morse)
"It's slow, kid...... Oh, and remember to keep the door closed. It's starting to get cold outside again...... "There's already a small bag of stuff piled up on Morse's counter...... There are also six empty bottles. Lutha thought she was willing to bet Lucina's pine nut bread that it was a bottle.
Speaking of which, at noon, Lucina ate almost all the bread in a greedy mouth...... Lutha muttered to herself: she had wanted to eat it for dinner with her sister, but at noon she had only eaten one loaf of bread, because she had eaten very little, so she should have left a lot of food expenses - her sister, as the soul of the Ice Crystal Tears, should not need to eat. But she always said that she was hungry because she was very hungry, and when she was given food, she would eat more than she had before she died—her father had complained that it cost ten times more to feed Lucina than to feed Asha.
"Come on, come on, kid...... Let's see if everything is ready?" Morse seemed to be really drunk: "But...... Not only do you know how to speak the vernacular, but you can also write...... It seems that the rumors of your Aiya's adaptability to language are also true......"
Lutha gently approached the counter, pulled out the list that had been crushed by the pouch, and checked it out.
The liquid bullet of the C-2 model has five tubes, each with 1 loth. Two steam pipes of the A-3 model, each with 20 los...... Lutha looked at the list, and the price was written on the back of each item in bold handwriting.
Morse ...... Why are C-2's liquid bullets so cheap?" Lusa couldn't help but look up at her uncle, who was still drinking.
"Oh, that's?" Morse laughed, "No one has bought it for more than two years, so I'll give it to you for the price of potatoes." ”
"Thank you...... Thank you. Lusha was a little embarrassed.
The G-2 has five power blocks, each 30 los, and a brand new pair of women's Snow Eagle leather gloves...... 54800 Loes.
Disappointed, Aya looked in disbelief at the price of the Snow Eagle Leather Gloves - 54,800 Loos.
“...... Gloves, I don't need it. Lutha was frustrated: she had seen this kind of glove from the cart of a traveling merchant on the side of the road, the beautiful white gloves were very light, but the outer leather was tough, and the inner leather was smooth, which was perfect for Aya to protect her hands, which could not withstand much friction and sharp objects. Lusa had seen people wearing these gloves in the tavern, and she inquired about their origins from him—it just so happened that they were going to Eternal Winterfell, where they could buy them. - However, even though she spent too much money on the journey, Lusha could not afford such a high price.
Neverwinter is more than 120 miles from Jiuquan, the nearest big town, plus 60 miles of frozen valleys. The two of them walked for two months. The blizzard made it difficult for the thin Aya to move forward. Originally, if I had taken the West Mountain Path, it might have been smoother......
Frustrated, Lusha hands the boss two 100 los coins and retrieves a 2 los coin and a 3 los coin.
"Farewell. Lusha picked up the bag and bowed slightly.
"Wait, it's not that I don't like the money, it's not that I don't like it, kid......" The boss thought for a moment and touched Lusa's head: "Well, forget it - it's not easy for Aya's friend to come all the way to Eternal Winter City, and no one will buy such a small model for their children, because the children are growing up fast, and they can't wear them for half a year, so ...... Take it kid. ”
"Huh?" Lusa was shocked.
"Well, that's what it's like - a total of 195 los has been paid. The boss picked up the glove and put it on her hand: "This thing is very suitable for Aya to wear, even in hot areas Aya can wear it - you can automatically wither body temperature, can't you? Especially not afraid of hot ......" Buckle the glove's wrist, the boss squeezed Lusha's little hand with satisfaction: "Look! ”
“...... Morse ...... "Lusha was a little flattered.
"Well, don't care. The boss touched Lusa's head again: "Aya seems to like to be touched on the head, right? My daughter doesn't like me like this, saying that I always treat her like a child...... Of course, a twelve-year-old is small, but she's taller than you...... It's still an Aya, after all!, hahaha......" Morse laughed again.
Lusa's heart flooded with strange emotions...... It's been a long time since a human has spoken to her like this.
These gloves must not be taken for nothing...... Lusha seems to have thought of a solution.
If Aya wants to repay the favor, there is a way - in Eternal Winter, it seems to work.
Hanging her head, the girl took off her gloves.
"Oh, don't give me back, it's rude to return a gift from someone else in Winterfell customs. ”
Taking off the glove in her left hand, the girl took out a small empty bottle from her crossbody bag and pulled out a dagger from the leg loop of her right leg. Looking at the sharp tip, Lusha gritted her teeth and made up her mind.
Without waiting for Morse to react, Lusha quickly punctured the vein in her left wrist and aimed the wound at the empty bottle. Due to the severe pain, Lusa's hand holding the bottle trembled, and she also had difficulty balancing her left wrist.
The blood flowed out quickly, slowed down quickly, and the wound had healed. And the vial was just so full that it almost overflowed.
"Miss Lusa, you...... What is this for?" Morse was surprised.
Shaking her head, Lutha licked the blood off the dagger and inserted it back into the leg ring of her right leg—the smell of Aya's blood was very fragrant.
"Morse, give. Lusha immediately closed the lid of the same glass, and her left hand was still trembling: "This blood...... If you have an incurable disease, or if you have any external injuries - take a drop with it, or apply it to the wound. Frequent or large amounts of it can be addictive, so don't use it unless you have to...... Keep in mind that Aya's blood is quickly broken down by air, and this process can only be inhibited by sealing in crystals or glass bottles. ”
It's been a long time since I've said such a long sentence to anyone else, and Lusa, who still hasn't felt the pain go away, is a little incoherent.
Adopting Aya's blood is a tricky one, as Aya's blood quickly dissipates into the air when it sees it, so it can only be stored in a crystal bottle - or a glass bottle - to prevent decomposition.
"Know...... Got it. Morse's throat was a little dry too—this vial of Aya's blood could be considered an invaluable item in the closed city of Eternal Winter.
"Although...... Maybe it can't compare to the value of a glove. But this is my return gift, please accept it. Lusha Jiang handed the vial to Morse and bowed slightly in thanks: "Goodbye, Morse." ”
"Ah, walk slowly. Morse was stunned, but then laughed.
Lusha took one last look at the Ice Dragon Armor and walked out the door.
Lusha put on the glove in her left hand and buttoned it up.
When you open the door, you will see a sky full of stars. The Permafrost has been completely plunged into the darkness of night. Lucina was lying in front of her.
However, Lusha had a strange feeling.
Aya's peculiar perception was telling her—
Something doesn't seem right......