Jude's self-talk, however, received no response.

It seems that it can't hear its own greetings, or it doesn't want to talk to itself for a while.

The boy suppressed his curiosity and chose not to disturb it until it was too late to talk to him when it was willing to talk to him.

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Looking at the newly renovated guest rooms, Jude always felt that something was missing.

That's right, luggage.

All the items the boy had at this point were a money bag, Master Stanxiu's magic notes, a pocket watch, a hunting bow, a quiver, and the sword that had originally belonged to the Esoteric Guardian.

Not to mention the most basic rations, tools, and daily necessities, not even a backpack or suitcase to store them.

In this way, it is necessary to take advantage of the half-day leisure before the departure to buy all the items that are missing.

With that in mind, the boy left his weapon in his room and left his room to buy travel essentials.

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Levis is a small town that thrives on business due to its large number of travelers, and Jude quickly finds what he is missing.

The thought that Lambertin was on the other side of the mountain, but was almost forgotten, the young man felt a lot of emotion. But which is better? Jude doesn't know the answer, and perhaps the people of Levis might envy Lambertin's tranquility.

However, it is now clear to him that his only savings are now seriously depleted.

The Juvenile Ben had 3 silver coins, 20 copper coins and 20 coins, one silver coin/s was worth 100 copper coins/c, and one copper coin/c was equivalent to 10 coin/co. After paying for his and Linda's room, he still has 3 silver and 10 bronze left, but now he only has 1 silver, 4 bronze and 2 Coyne left.

This time, Jude purchased a kettle, three days of travel rations, including slices of hard bread, dried apples, and a small amount of jerky, all of which were purchased by the teenager for two people, considering Linda's lack of common sense.

In addition, he bought a set of simple kitchen utensils and a basic spice box, a stone for sharpening knives, ropes, a sharp knife necessary for survival in the wilderness, flint and velvet, and a large backpack to store all these items.

Finally, after replenishing the archer's shop with arrows, Jude stumbles upon a striking-shaped short bow. When I first saw it, the teenager became interested in it, and after a little trial, I found that the feel was just right, and I couldn't put it down, but I had to put it down after asking about the price.

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By the time Jude returned to the tavern with his finished purchases, the sun was already setting.

After putting things in order and feeling a little about the prices of the outside world, the boy just wanted to rest for a while when there was a knock on the door.

It turned out that Nossa had come and invited him and Linda downstairs for dinner.

So the three of them sat down in the hall again, and the place happened to be at the noon table by the window.

"This stew tastes good. Jude tasted the food Nossa ordered, "It's very rich, what's in it?"

Nosa seems to have studied it quite well: "It's one of the restaurant's signature dishes, and the ingredients are chicken, mussels, lettuce, parsley, carrots, thyme, and butter, and the taste is really commendable." But as you may not know, it's called 'The Soup of the Dead'. ”

"Huh?" Linda on the side also cast a look, "Why such a strange name?"

"Speaking of which, there is a story behind this soup. Nossa put down his dishes and began to elaborate, "A long, long time ago, an endless winter covered the world, the mountains were covered with snow and ice under frosty skies, the farmers had no harvest, and the inhabitants suffered from bitter cold and hunger. ”

"Are you talking about the Winter Calendar (Chill_Winters)?" Jude suddenly remembered something, "I have heard of that history, it was a time of calamity for the people, and it seems that some evil god sent a catastrophe to exterminate humanity until the true gods joined forces to stop it. ”

"Exactly. Nossa nodded in affirmation, "It was also a time of turmoil, and one day the war was raging on Levis, and a young warrior was called up and was about to go to battle. Before leaving, the newlywed wife cooked a pot of stew for him with all the ingredients she had, and after drinking the bowl of soup, the husband left home. ”

"Since it's called 'The Soup of the Dead,' then the story must end ......," Jude analyzed tentatively.

Later, when the sky cleared, the snow melted, the long-lost spring returned to the world, the war subsided, and the sword of the stars built a unified and powerful dynasty that will forever be recorded in history. But the young warrior never returned to his hometown. His wife, every year on the day he left home, would stew such a pot of soup and distribute it to the townspeople...... Until the end of life. ”

Later, whenever the husband was about to go to war, his wife would stew this thick soup when he said goodbye. Over time, it became known as the 'Soup of the Dead' and was often used on solemn occasions to remember those who gave their lives to defend Levis, to defend Ranlent, and to defend their homeland and country. ”

"The soup of the dead, the soup of eternity, what a bleak stew. After listening to Nossa's backstory, Jude stared at the dish in the spoon, and suddenly felt so heavy that it was difficult to swallow for a while.

"Fighting is always accompanied by casualties. This was the first time the boy saw Nosa with a serious expression, "There are no winners in the war, only different costs to pay. We call for a united and strong kingdom, but in troubled times, you will be hurt if you don't try to protect yourself. Jude, I hope you understand. ”

Thinking back to the incomprehensible occultists in the ruins, Jude realized, "I...... Probably understandable. ”

"If I were a wife," Linda suddenly assumed, "I would probably take a name that means 'homecoming,' 'peace,' or something like that." ”

Nosa sighed and explained in a rather melancholy tone: "The name 'soup of the dead' was later called, and the wives of those warriors at the beginning were probably reluctant to pray for blessings, but the reality is always so bleak. ”

"If I were a husband...... No matter what, I will definitely return to you alive. Jude said suddenly.

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"Speaking of which, both lunch and dinner were Mr. Nossa treats. Only then did the young man think of this, "I'm really a little upset, and I don't know what Nosa does?"

"Me, I'm a bounty hunter. Nosa replied lightly, "Literally, take some bounty or commission, do things for your employer, complete tasks, and then receive a bounty." ”

"Including murder?" Linda asked suddenly.

"I don't do that kind of assignment 'usually'. "Nossa deliberately repronounced the word 'general'.

"We're pretty much the same," Linda said after a moment's thought, "the difference is that I'm a sect and a creed, and you're a bounty and a riche. ”

"Yes, we're 'almost', at least not too much. Nosa's words are a bit incomprehensible, "To each his own master, money or gods, in any case, they don't act according to their own will, do they?" ”

"How much is the bounty?" Jude had heard of these things, and Uncle Hughes in town had been out of the world as a mercenary when he was young.

"It depends on the difficulty, or rather, the level of danger. Some difficult bounties offer rewards in gold, but most often require a well-coordinated and well-equipped team. As for the simplest commissions, such as solving the problem of wild boars for a certain village, if you are lucky, you can probably earn dozens of copper coins per order. ”

"So much?!" Jude was surprised, he had killed many goats, reindeer and wild boars over the years as a hunter to save more than three silver dollars, "it turns out that bounty hunters make so much money! No wonder Mr. Nossa is so generous." I'd like to try it if I have the chance in the future. ”

"What's the use of making money?" said Linda, looking at Nosa with a puzzled expression.

"For the sake of livelihood, my Miss Linda. Nosa looked helpless, "You may not know that when you go out, you have to use money everywhere for food, clothing, shelter and transportation." ”

"Huh?"

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The next morning, the three met in front of the tavern as promised.

The boy, who had been tired day and night, was finally fully rested, and now his face was radiant and he had returned to a full state of energy. Jude carried a short bow and a bag on his shoulders, and a scabbard and quiver flanked his waist, and he had filled the kettle in advance and sharpened the blade of his sword with a stone, and he was very well prepared.

Linda next to her was still lightly dressed, still dressed in silver and white. Jude felt helpless when he thought that the girl's daily necessities were in her bag, and she didn't know anything about them.

Nosa, on the other hand, was carrying a reinforced suitcase, and yesterday's brown trench coat with a wide-brimmed hat of the same color looked quite chic. To the teenager's confusion, the man did not appear to be carrying any weapons. Thinking of his advice the day before, Jude couldn't help but wonder how Nosa could protect himself, could it be that he was also a mage?

In the end, however, the boy resisted his curiosity and did not ask the somewhat presumptuous question.

So the three of them set out on a journey east, intending to bypass the Grey Hill and turn south into the Clare region.

It didn't take long for Jude, who was heavily armed, to find that Linda and Nosa were both brisk on their feet, and it was difficult for them to carry their own weights.

You really should travel lightly when you go out, but you have to carry the things you buy by yourself, no matter how tired you are. Sighing silently in his heart, the boy continued to move forward.

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Since he was on the main road this time, Jude met a number of travelers along the way, and they seemed to be heading to the Tara Meadows.

Among these people are caravans and adventurers, as well as exiles with their families and families, which is quite shocking.

"These ...... Refugees," Jude pondered, "what have happened to them?"

"Farmers who have lost their land, homeless vagrants, those who cannot afford to pay taxes, and those who have fled war. Nossa's gaze swept over the refugees, "These are poor people displaced by the war. ”

"So Claire's side, is it safer?"

"According to the laws of the kingdom long ago, the land cultivated in the southern frontier of Clare belonged to the immigrants themselves. Over the years, however, the original plain of Sarinatos has become the center of the southern frontier, which extends to the untouched wilderness of the Sanna Marshes, the Ebsid Mountains, and the Dotimair Jungle. ”

"In the old saying 'Serenatos' means 'frontier', and today Keran is a big city, perhaps not as prosperous as Etherys, or at least as Lavents. Do you understand, Jude, times have changed, and things have changed. ”

"Still, the south is in turmoil, and there are still vast areas of borderland, and these poor people, if they are lucky, may have their own farms. Nosa added, "provided they weren't killed by orcs, centaurs, or robbers." ”

"So, the refugees are in a very dangerous situation?"

"Exactly. But then again, who can guarantee that they are safe these days?" Nosa shook his head, "although those adventurers carry weapons, those caravans may be accompanied by escorts...... Surely they are safer?"

"But ......"

"Shhhh ”

The boy just wanted to refute, but was stopped by the girl next to him. Linda stared warily at the road ahead as she made a silent gesture.

Looking ahead, three caravans were parked in place, and two groups of people were facing each other inside and outside, and the inner circle looked like a caravan, and the vicious gangsters with swords on the periphery were probably the so-called robbers.

"Look at what I said earlier. Nossa put down his suitcase and stood with his hands in his hands, ready to watch the show in front of him.

Jude unloaded his backpack on the ground, took off the short bow behind him, drew an arrow and put it on the string, and shouted forward, "You bandits!

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"Look at what I said earlier. Putting down the suitcase, Nosa clasped his hands in front of him, ready to enjoy the show.

The caravan was small in size, but it also had five or six well-trained guards, and Nossa observed and analyzed the situation, and these robbers, although superior in numbers, were a rabble. Among them, there are many refugees who have fallen into the grass, not only the encirclement is full of loopholes, but the weapons in their hands are too shabby.

Besides, the traveling merchants who often walk on this road can not have some self-defense skills. Nosa's eyes narrowed at the swords of the merchants, and if the two sides fought, he estimated that the battle would be over in half a minute, and most of the robbers would probably flee.

But the leader may have been a little tricky, and Nosa observed the leader of the bandits, an outlaw, whose scars on his face and knife gesture indicated that he was a battle-hardened veteran.

This, coupled with the two equally capable lieutenants beside him, may have been the reason why they dared to attack the caravan.

It was going to be a great show, and after a quick analysis of the above, Nosa looked at the men with interest.

"What do you want to do, you robbers?!"

However, the young man next to him didn't know when he had already set up his arrows, and was aiming at those gangsters at this time, preparing to attack.

It seems that Jude and Linda, the two teenagers, lack basic common sense in some aspects.

Catherine is on top, spare me. Nossa sighed to himself, speechless for a moment.

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