Chapter 19: The Parting Letter
After the caravan city, follow the base of the city wall into the civilian area. Jupiter has a large trading house here, with an inn as a faΓ§ade and an open-air warehouse of several hundred square meters. When the caravan entered the merchant house to unload the goods, the old merchant was truly relieved, and in his laughter, the young people under his command also cheered.
"All right, little bastards, get out the meat and wine, and we'll celebrate in the evening!" cried Jupiter cheerfully, and his words naturally caused another burst of cheers.
"El, come over here, I'll find you a place to stay. β
After a brief handling of his work, he beckoned El and the girls to the upper floor of the merchant, where the second floor was designed in the style of a simple inn to receive some of the same merchants' clients.
Jupiter pointed out to El that the two rooms connected together have a bed of more than ten square meters in size, standard size, because they are cleaned by a special person, and they are still clean and tidy. Pushing open the window, you can see the street behind the commercial house, there are not many pedestrians on this street, and it is quite quiet.
If it's a real hotel, a room like this is worth a lot of money. Of course, El understands that if he stays, he will also show his attitude. However, until he has a longer-term goal, it is not a clear path to do things for Jupiter for the time being.
So he nodded and took the key, and Jupiter was overjoyed, patted his chest, and said that when he had settled the carriage and horses on his side, he would take them to the doctors and craftsmen with whom he was acquainted.
The old merchant was still a mess on his side, and after dealing with Er, he only said a few words of greeting before getting up and leaving. After relaxing, El felt the fatigue of the long journey, waved his hand to the two girls, walked into his room, and fell asleep on the bed.
When I opened my eyes, it was getting late, and I could see the lights in the distance from the window. A curfew is still in place in Isttalen, and the streets of the civilian area are unusually quiet.
I went downstairs to the back kitchen to find some random food, and walked to the backyard and walked around aimlessly. Leng Buding looked up, and El noticed that there was still light in the girl's room. Curious, he climbed to the top of the wall and saw Tiana writing by candlelight in front of the window.
The girl held a quill in her hand, and stopped writing on the parchment, frowning from time to time as if she was hesitating something. Although the face is still covered with ugly scars, the once beautiful silhouette can be faintly seen in the candlelight.
Afraid that she would notice her gaze, El only glanced at it and withdrew it. He knew that the girl would soon leave, they were already living in different worlds, and maybe they would never see each other again in their lives.
Perhaps mentally prepared, the next morning when Tika knocked on the door with red eyes and pulled out a letter, El did not show a surprised expression.
"Tiana left early in the morning to leave you this letter. Tika bit her lip and whispered. The kind girl blamed herself in her heart, and she was still a little unhappy when Tiana politely refused the offer to go shopping together yesterday, but she didn't expect that it was a sign that the girl was ready to leave.
"I see, it's okay. El smiled and rubbed Tika's head, took the envelope, and knew it. It turned out that Tiana was writing to herself last night, although she was moved by the confidence of the girl for the first time, but the eldest lady obviously didn't think about it, she is a country boy, what if she can't read?
Unfolding the letter paper, Juanxiu's small handwriting came into view, although it could still be recognized with a flower belt, which made Elsong breathe a sigh of relief.
To Mr. El,
When you read this letter, I'm gone, don't worry. Thank you again for saving my life and taking care of me these days. The city of Isttalon is safe, and I can get the help of the temple here, so it won't be too difficult to find a temporary place to stay.
When we met in Queensland City, the plague was raging there. No one can stop the spread of this horrific scourge, which will spread along the King's Road to the south. I don't know if Isttalon will be able to resist death's footsteps, and I can only do my best to save as many people as possible.
El, I want to thank you for choosing to trust me unconditionally without digging into my past. My soul should have returned to the embrace of the sun god three months ago, and the reason why I am still struggling to survive until now is because I carry the hopes and memories of too many people. You once asked me, why don't you go back to Sky City? I can't leave, and I can't leave. Every moment of the day, the weeping of the dead always surrounds my ears. I have tried countless times to save their lives, but have never succeeded. I am an incompetent and stupid woman who always affects the innocent people around me because of my persistence. Although I cannot repay the deceased, at least I will do my best to repay the people who are still alive.
Tika is a good girl, but she's just a fragile normal person who is vulnerable. The world is so cruel, please cherish and love everyone who loves you. I've left a protective mark on her, but I'd rather you keep her safe with your own powers.
El, you're a good man, but not a good man. If one day Tika's suitor was stronger and richer than you, would you give up for her own happiness? Is that really happiness for her? Natural disasters are always inevitable, and it is better to seize the opportunity now than to regret it.
I hope you'll continue your journey south with Tika, but it's not a peaceful place in this world. Your path is ultimately yours to choose, and perhaps one day in the future, I can see your flag fluttering in the sky.
May the sun shine on you as you go, Tiana Lanstadt
El silently folded the letter and placed it in his pocket. The girl's hesitant expression as she writes by candlelight comes to mind. She wanted to say a lot, but out of reserve, she deleted and changed and changed, so the handwriting seemed choppy. Maybe it's because of the determination that there will never be a return, but the psychology of breaking the jar can be vaguely seen behind the letter.
But...... How dare you say that I'm not a man? Thinking of this, I gritted my teeth in anger, next time I meet you, I will definitely let you see the wild side of Lao Tzu's heart!
"Tiana is a girl after all, what should she do when she is out alone?"
El turned around and saw Tika still standing at the door, his face full of worry. Although she had also seen Tiana stabbing people with a knife, the kind little maid was still genuinely worried about her.
"She was afraid that I would sell her, so she ran away. El joked, "The letter tells me to take good care of you, get married and have children as soon as possible." β
"Huh After finally coming back to her senses, the little maid's cute face immediately turned into a ripe apple, and she stared at El with a deflated mouth: "You lie again!"
El took Tika's hand, took the girl in his arms, and kissed her gently on the lips. The little maid tensed up like a frightened cat, and slowly softened in the confusion. She held her breath and looked nervously into El's eyes, not knowing what to do.
"I want to be a responsible man, so I start with you. El licked Tika's soft lips and suddenly noticed that the taste of girls seemed to be more wonderful than he had imagined. The body of the little maid in his arms became hotter and hotter, and the occasional subconscious tremor aroused the evil fire in his heart more and more.
"But...... Tiana, she ...... "Tika's words were gagged back into her mouth, her struggles weak in a panic. Girls often have no resistance to the man they like, and deep down she even secretly expects this to happen, but now is not a good time.
"El, El!" Tika couldn't muster her strength and her voice became weak, but she knew that El could still hear her, so she had to speak.
"El, do you think I'm Tiana?"
As if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head, El's body stiffened suddenly. Seeing that he really thought about it seriously, Tika sighed in his heart, held back the tears in the corners of his eyes, hugged his favorite person, and tried to smile.
"It's okay, if you like ......"
The head was immediately subjected to a familiar shudder, and then gently rubbed again. Tika looked up apprehensively, seeing that El's eyes had returned to clarity.
"To hell with that ugly bastard. El gritted his teeth and said, "Tika, this young master has taken a fancy to you, and decided to promote you to be a personal maid, and if you perform well, how about being a concubine?"
"No sincerity at all. Tika pursed his lips angrily: "Those who want to marry this girl can line up outside the city, why should you be cheaper." β
"There won't be any more. Er said in a murderous voice: "In the future, I will follow Young Master Ben to eat a large piece of meat, drink a big bowl, divide a lot of money, and have a lot of children." If anyone dares to hit your attention, Lao Tzu will break his third leg. β
Tika hid in El's arms and grinned, refusing to nod. This treacherous little maid belongs to the type of person who does not open the roof for three days, and if she is not strictly trained, she may climb on the head of the master one day.
El picked up Tika forcefully and kissed her again on the lips in a low exclamation from the little maid. This time the girl didn't resist again, but put her arms around his neck and took the initiative to come over.
"What I like right now is Tika, not any other girl. I took her out of the village to protect her and take care of her. She was too unreassuring, so I didn't feel at ease with anyone and had to eat it myself. El whispered in Tika's ear.
Tika closed her eyes and smiled happily.
Suddenly, there was a commotion downstairs, and the angry shouts of the old businessman, the breaking of things, and the screams of being beaten were all mixed together, and the charming atmosphere in the room was completely destroyed.
El, who had already pressed Tika to the bed to start the next step of his work, gritted his teeth, and a hundred grass and mud horses galloped past him.
Lao Tzu has been holding back the fire all morning, you are going to kill yourself!
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