Chapter 995: Precursor to the Raising of the Flag
The scene where a crucial flag might be erected between Alicia and Elijah finally came to an end under the strong watchful eyes of many friends who were burning with the fire of gossip, and not long after that, the summer vacation in the Garden of Hope was about to come to an end. The people of the Western Continent have become accustomed to a certain little blonde queen making all kinds of exaggerated things during the winter and summer vacations, and it feels a little unnatural for the calm of this year, which is almost a whole month.
No way, if the coalition landing in the Land of Despair in July had gone smoothly, it is estimated that Alicia would still be commanding the coalition forces on the other side of the ocean, leading the troops forward like a bamboo, and she was busy every day, but all the actions of the coalition were in Randy's prediction - although he miscalculated the true strength of the little queen's side that led to Ulrik being killed by Imrith in an instant, which made the battle fail- In the tragic hand-to-hand white-knuckle battle after the magic failed, the coalition forces suffered a lot of casualties, coupled with the opening of the portal and the invasion of the genuine demon army, Alicia decisively ordered the troops to retreat, ending the battle ahead of schedule.
Since the battle did not go well, it was not surprising that the little queen unexpectedly gained free time. It's a pity that since the time in the grove, the girl and her little friend have never been able to get a suitable opportunity, and the two ushered in the last day of August with a faint regret.
Locklip sent back Sister Cannon and her party, who came to help, but actually came to join in the fun, and Alicia took her baby sister and Elijah and others to visit Uncle Parker yesterday, and by the way, Uncle Gunny had successfully tricked Aunt Gurney into getting her hands on it. It's a successful strategy for her, and the two are discussing getting married - gratifying, congratulating, congratulating.
After visiting relatives, several people rushed to Reze City today using the teleportation array.
Summer vacation is just around the corner and is the busiest time of the year in Reeds. A large number of students who have obtained countless animal skins, magic cores, ores, medicinal herbs and other items through participating in mercenary missions, wild adventures and even hunting life during the holidays will sell these items at relatively cheap prices, so that the money in exchange can be used for living expenses and even tuition fees for the new semester. Many merchants on the mainland, including Uncle Grod, would make a special trip to Reeds City at this time, thus blocking the market.
"I must have had a convulsion before I agreed to come to the market with you. Elysia, who was holding Imrisy's hand tightly so that the little girl would not be separated in the crowd, had been squeezed into sweat, and glared at Elijah who was trying to open the way in front of her with a little annoyance, and said, "Now I finally understand the reason why Sophia said that she would report to the academy first and not go with us. β
The black-haired boy was somewhat embarrassed, and he took a few girls to stop at the entrance of a small alley with less traffic to take a break. Scratching his head, he sneered embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, Ellie. I'm just trying to sell something, you don't really have to crowd people with me. β
The blonde girl decisively pulled Michelle who was looking around curiously with her other hand: "If I don't come along." Who knows, will you sell this natural fool to a middle-aged bald fat uncle with a big belly, take it home for training, and let her count the money for you before parting?"
You can't help but underestimate the girls who are naturally stupid, although they are usually confused, they are definitely not in the circle, and they are sold and help count money and other things......
"Wooh!?" Michelle was taken aback when she heard this, "Ilya, aren't you going to want me, I don't think I did anything to make you angry." And I get along well with Ellie's sister. Why do you want to do this? Sure enough, because you think I'm too much of a nuisance when you want to be with Sister Ellie?"
Well, when these natural stupid people are completely off the line, it is more reliable to be sold and help count the money.
How could Ilya be willing to sell her main palace, hurriedly took two steps forward, pressed Michelle's shoulder with one hand and rubbed her head with the other, and said repeatedly: "Don't talk nonsense, there can't be that kind of thing." I never feel like you're in the way, just stay around. β
It's a pity that the black-bellied blonde girl didn't plan to let go of the black-haired boy, she let go of the natural stupidity and turned her head to her precious sister, deliberately pretending to speak in a low voice, but in fact said in a voice that anyone could hear: "Na." Little Ease. See, Ilya is going to put Michelle and me together and do it at the same time. I'm not doubting his abilities, though. But doesn't it really matter if you turn on gentleman mode now?"
"Sister, Ise always feels that the amount of information in your words seems to be relatively large......" Imrith replied with a cold sweat and a crying smile, "Also, please don't deliberately tease the seniors anymore, okay." You see, his head is full of black lines. β
"Well, it's because it's fun that I want to tease him more, don't you?"
Ilya was immediately angry, reached out and pinched the silly hair on the top of Alicia's head and pulled it gently, which made the girl stop: "Don't make trouble. The destination is almost there, and I can buy you some snacks when we're done, right?"
"Cream cake!"
"Well, ice cream. β
"Whew, then, I want crepes. β
You're a little polite!Anyway, everything is a dessert, today is the end of the month, don't wait to stand on the scales in the dormitory and scream!
The black lines on the young man's head couldn't help but increase, and he didn't speak, just looked at the other two girls nearby in fear, his eyes full of begging.
"Yogurt. The mercury lamp, which was held in Icarus's arms, spoke without hesitation.
"Watermelon. Icarus, who was holding a mercury lamp in his arms, said with a blank face.
Hopefully dashed, Ilya, who was destined to hemorrhage, covered her forehead and sighed deeply, then pulled herself together and turned and walked away.
A few minutes later, the teenager took the little girls to Daddy Frey's second-hand shop, which was a business for civilian students.
Compared to the bustling scene outside, the inside of this store is somewhat deserted. Daddy, with his pipe, sat leisurely on a chair at the counter. Slowly flipping through the newspaper in his hand, there were two teenagers in civilian clothes in the corner, carefully selecting goods, as if they should be students of the Garden of Hope.
"Oh, let's see who's here. The ringing of the bell as the door was pushed open alarmed Frey. He pushed the monocle on his right eye, and hurriedly stood up to greet everyone, "My beautiful little girl, what is the reason for your visit today?"
"Accompany him to show his sister. Alicia decisively pointed to Ilya beside her and said solemnly.
Is it an illusion, Ilya suddenly felt two stinging eyes coming from the corner.
Since they had met before, Dad could be regarded as having roughly understood the little queen's terrible and uncharted character, so he didn't care, and looked at the black-haired boy next to him lightly: "Then this boy who came to show his sister." You didn't bring the girls to me for a date, did you? What's the matter?"
Elijah took off the package and walked to a nearby table and dumped a large pile of strange bits and pieces on the table, looking closely at the body parts of the low-level monsters, the branches and leaves of the Dronsa plant that grew in the Land of Despair, and a few black weapons that were clearly demonic.
Frey's eyes lit up suddenly, he grabbed his weapon and looked at it carefully for a while, and said seriously, "Boy." You should find a regular store so that you can sell it at a better price. Anyway, where did you get these precious things? Could it be that you went to that place with her (pointing to the little queen)?"
Nod.
Dad sighed a little complicatedly: "I really recommend that you go to the shop of the Great Chamber of Commerce. For example, aromatherapy grass is known all over the continent that their boss is a relational of this little beauty. Even if you sell for twice the price, the other party will still take it. No. If she's also on the side, quadruple isn't a problem either. β
[So what kind of peculiar existence am I in the eyes of Daddy, the beckoning cat that Ilya carries with me!?]
Daddy Frey has a good heart, and often helps those students in difficulty for three days, and everyone likes him very much. If the black-hearted merchant had eaten it all at a low price, and then Alicia, who was watching coldly, suddenly jumped out and beat her head full of bags at the moment when she was about to make a deal, how could he persuade Ilya to go to another house like him?
"It's okay, Daddy. The brunette smiled softly, revealing a row of white teeth. "I'm just dealing with it. Moreover, if you sell it, more civilian students will be able to buy these precious things. β
"If you're going to say that. Then I'll take it. Frey also laughed when he heard this, nodded approvingly, and said, "Don't worry, I'll only sell to civilian students; (While starting to take inventory of items and keep accounts, I started chatting) Anyway, this summer vacation is really lively. What's it like to venture out in that place?"
"It sucks. Elijah, Elysia and the mercury lamp spoke in unison.
β...... I think so. Sorry for asking a stupid question. Let's not talk about it, let's talk about it more interesting. Daddy quickly counted the various items, and after a pause, suddenly changed to a puzzled expression, "There was a strange couple group who came to the store before you, the man was obviously a wealthy businessman, and the woman was a civilian student of the martial arts department in the senior year of the Garden of Hope. β
Although she thought of a ridiculous combination for a moment, the little queen was not sure that it must be them, so she tilted her head and asked, "What's the matter, the combination of a rich boy and a commoner boy and a young lady and a commoner boy should be relatively common, nothing strange?"
The kind of "common combinations" you are talking about should only appear in light novels and shoujo manga. Daddy Frey quietly wiped a cold sweat, continued to carefully organize his belongings, and said, "Okay, maybe I'm outdated. But after buying the equipment, the man said that he asked the girl not to enter the academy first, and waited for him at the door for about half an hour, saying that he had a surprise for her. If you count the time, you can just in time for it. Are you interested in going and seeing the excitement?"
"There is such a thing, then I definitely have to go and see it!" Alicia immediately burned her gossip soul with her eyes shining, and clenched her fist hard in front of her slightly bulging small breasts, "Let me guess, are you planning to invite someone to bring a whole bunch of bright red roses to sincerely ask for a relationship in public?"
Frey ignored the little queen, and instead took out the gold card he had brought with him and shook it at Ilya. The latter also immediately took out his gold card. The old man gave the boy a sum of money that made the latter nod his head in satisfaction, and then began to clean up the bits and pieces on the table, and said, "No matter what, you will know when you go." I'll put things away first, and call me if there's anything. β
However, the blonde girl's mind was all about gossip. When she heard this, she immediately shook her head and said, "No, let's go now." Don't be stupid, let's go to the gate of the academy to grab a place!"
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Chrissy is in a very bad mood today, very bad. The black-faced bad teacher at the gate of the academy has become an existence that no one dares to mess with, and even so, many students will take the initiative to look at her curiously, and then send a sincere blessing.
For no other reason, Chrissy's lower abdomen is now bulging. Even if you are rushed over by an ignorant bear child on the side of the road, it will not be strange to lie on it and listen to the baby's voice.
Bad teachers are actually just irritable, and they are not really angry with anyone. Casey, who guards the school gate when students report every semester, sees Chrissy holding her stomach and has difficulty moving, so she asks her to go back to the dormitory first, but she is stubborn and unwilling to listen. The last one can only go with her.
Anyway, most of the work is done by Kathy, and Chrissy is next to her as a kanban girl.
There were many students at the entrance of the college, and there were also many parents and servants who came to see off the children of nobles or merchants. Casey and her colleagues carefully checked the students' documents. Caught a guy who picked up a student ID card that Ma Daha left behind during the summer vacation, trying to sneak in by posing as a student. By the way, he also had a fierce battle of wits with the gossip reporters lurking nearby, and he was so busy that he was almost busy.
Just then, Casey suddenly noticed something unusual.
Li Huayin has long been a well-known existence in the Garden of Hope, this red-haired girl with a headache and speechless personality only took half a month to make all the first-year students in the girls' dormitory this year firmly remember her appearance, and successfully put her on the list of dangerous elements along with the gentlemen's army led by Joey. And for the teachers who work in the academy, there is simply no one who does not know her.
There are rumors that this superb schoolgirl was brought back by the little master of the Glion family to have all kinds of bangs, but many teachers don't believe it. Because after many efforts and careful inquiries, this rumor came from the passing soy sauce department. Although it is not a strange thing to get news from this strange society that the alliance will have a specific battle plan for the demons in the next stage. But the key question is, can you believe it?
The name of the minister of the community was Alicia Harris. That alone is enough to make people feel the pain of broken eggs.
However, after Jebutan kissed Li Huayin at the gate of the academy last time, everyone believed it - and it is said that the optical store in Reeds City was very popular that day, and it was out of stock for a time.
This year, Jebutan once again took Li Huayin to send her to the gate of the academy, and then ...... After a few words of instruction to the red-haired girl, she quickly left, leaving her alone. What kind of medicine is sold in this gourd?
Whether this handsome and dashing rich second generation appeared or left, it caused countless little girls to scream, but he didn't say anything, and his face was full of nervous and serious looks. Could it be that Jebutan planned to take advantage of today's public to invite the aristocratic daughter who was engaged to him by the family, so that Li Huayin could figure out his identity as a junior, and finally forced her to choose to compromise?
It is undeniable that gossip has a special attraction for humans, and even Casey can't help but be curious.
Chrissy walked slowly to Casey's side with her right hand pressed her waist and stomach, and followed her gaze: "You also noticed, do you want to make a bet?"
"Bet on what?" Casey asked, turning her head to look at her junior, amusedly, "Bet on whether he'll send flowers or another girl?"
The bad teacher found a chair and sat down and nodded seriously: "Well, just bet on this." As much as I'd love for the legendary bloody plot, I'm still betting that Jebutan will send flowers later. β
Casey suddenly showed a surprised expression: "Hey, that's it." I thought you were thinking about how to beat up the dude who bullied the students later. Although I don't think you're going to be that good now......"
"Husband, the old lady can hit him with magic. β
This was such an earth-shattering answer that the fire magic teacher was shocked at that time: "What did you sayββ!? the creation god is above, after so many years, do you finally remember that your real profession is a magician?"
"Ulusai. Chrissy gave the other party an angry look and said.
"OK, this line is better left to those tsundere cute girls. Casey couldn't help but feel a little funny, and gently covered her mouth and said, "Then Chrissy, why do you think that Jebutan and others brought flowers instead of Shura?"
"Quite simply, because the girl is a friend of Alicia's. β
After a few seconds of silence, the embarrassed Casey nodded decisively and vigorously. (To be continued......)