Chapter Ninety-Eight: The Shop

The mechanical watch on the wrist shows that the time is only about half past five in the afternoon. The climate www.biquge.info is in the early summer of the Gerun Oasis area, and the sun should be strong overhead. But when Kasia and the others called for the steel lid that blocked the underground waterway, the light did not shine in as expected. Or rather, except for Gustin, the other four people all looked like they really understood me.

There was a small wind outside, which was the most appropriate degree for Kasia. It blew from the other side of the Moon Lake for thousands of miles, carrying enough moist water vapor and a fresh smell, and it felt comfortably cold. The only thing missing is that there is no proper light. In the sky was a tumbling lead-colored cloud that seemed to hang upside down from the stormy sea at night, and the power was accumulating in it, and it was on the verge of erupting. The clouds were so close to the ground that they seemed to be within reach, and there was a clear feeling of oppression in the air as in the underground mines, but it didn't look dull, but it didn't make people happy. The sunlight is blocked by these mass clouds.

At half past five, it was already the same color as dusk when the curtain was about to end.

"Looks like Black Dust Storm must be waiting for us to come out, what a patient guy. Carla exhaled deeply, as if to exhale all the stuffy air that had been gathering in her chest these days, and then took a few more deep breaths, completing the full exchange of air in her lungs.

Krichens was also infected by Kara's movements, but his movements were obviously not as exaggerated as Kara's, and he only sighed slightly, and then said: "But that's okay, the Black Dust Storm just helped us a lot, blocking almost all the possibilities and routes out of the Gerun Oasis now." A black dust storm could come at any time, whether it was a full moon night or not, crossing the desert now would definitely be an act of death. Originally, leaving the desert could only be done after the black dust storm, but at this time, an imperial merchant ship came, and it was a very standard cruiser class. So 、、、"

"So Nolida, who are in a hurry to leave, will definitely take this merchant ship. And we, who are standing in the shadows, just have to wait at the merchant ships. Gustin also straightened out the thread in his head and said, "This is what Mr. Cassia can understand when he says it. ”

He glanced at Kasia in admiration.

Kasia smiled dryly, this was only an inevitable conclusion from the combination of all conditions. Each of these conditions is indispensable. It's just that Kasia calculates better, estimating the time of the black dust storm and the number of days that merchant ships dock here are more accurate.

The entrance is on the edge of a lonely street, but it is still in the port area, there are few pedestrians on the road, and the side is full of gray warehouses connected together, which is very deserted.

The street lights were used, and the lights became dim. In the stressful air, the insects stopped chirping in a small way, and the flying insects did not come out to chase after the lights that attracted them. I don't know how many of the people in the originally lively GK area have been left underground forever.

They went back to the dilapidated house they had rented before they went to the underground mine for the second time.

It was still the same as it was when it walked, and even the air in the room didn't seem to change, what it should smell like, what it still smelled like. Only in the barely groomed land in front of the house, and in the barren grass in front of it, the grass seemed to have grown more than a palm.

There was still some wine left in the cupboard, juice was available, and the food was not bad. Gustin was fond of the wine, and it was all high-end goods that had been taken from the car of the Sunolte students, and it was not cheap. Even with weapons and equipment, there is one last bit left, enough for everyone to reluctantly equip it again. Now the number of people they have to deal with has become single digits, and with a little luck, single digit bullets can be solved. And sometimes you don't need bullets to appear.

"Alas, what a luxury. Gustin and Krichens drank a glass of wine, their faces flushed a little, and praised the deliciousness of the wine.

Kasia drank half a glass of juice and smelled the strong smell in the air, smiling and smiling without saying anything. The physique of the surgeon is already immune to alcohol, and no matter how much he drinks, it will only slightly stimulate the beating speed of the heart, and will not make them as drunk as ordinary people. It's just that he really doesn't like the feeling of a spicy throat, or that he just doesn't see the delicious side of the wine right now.

Estimating that the time was almost up, Kasia glanced at the mechanical watch, which showed that it was now a few minutes before eight o'clock in the evening. He stood up and said to them, "The time is just right, I just slept a little time ago, and now you should rest here." I went to the city center and there were some things to do. Before entering the underground mine, I asked someone to help us buy a ferry ticket, which is just right now. ”

"That's great news. Leigh responded, "While you are sleeping, we are still discussing where to rob a few merchants or officials and nobles here, and get some money to fund and plan for the future." At present, the affairs of the merchant ship are all settled, and there is no need for us to do superfluous things. ”

Several others agreed, "After finishing the matter of Nolida, it is just time to leave the Gerun Oasis on a merchant ship." It was much easier to return to Manoma. ”

"Kasia, remember to say thank you to me when you go back. Kara was unaware that this sentence came from the light of the room as Kasia had already stepped out of the wooden door of the house. David helped them a lot, although it was all trivial, but the money for the ferry ticket was enough for them to express their sincere gratitude.

"Yes. Cassia waved her hand and disappeared into the night.

Because the only car was Sunolt's limousine with no tires. And regardless of the quality of the car, the current situation does not allow Cassia to drive out, which is very likely to expose the fact that several of them are still alive. So he had to run over on foot.

It's a suburb of the city, some distance from the city center, but not too far.

There were no steam limousines on the sturdy road, only street lamps standing silently on either side, as quiet as frozen branches in the cold of winter. Normally, at this time, there would be some mercenaries running wildly in cars, but now they are all corpses.

It took more than an hour for Kasia to enter the confines of the city center. The monotonous white light turned into colorful gas lamps and neon, and the lively atmosphere did not diminish in the slightest. The night life of the city has begun, and the arrival of the black dust storm has not affected them in the slightest, but the non-stop refreshing atmosphere every day has made the people in the city more willing to come out and visit the world under the lights. There was air conditioning in the room, but it was a little stuffy. Outside, they can also go to the tavern for some wine.

Kasia patted his clothes at the dim corners of the street, and the dried clothes were wrinkled, but fortunately they didn't carry the smell of the water and the smell of decay. Make sure that the dress is basically passed, and then the hair is wiped and straightened so that it is not very messy. Kasia is going to a jewelry store, at least not because of himself and let all the customers in David's store cover their noses and leave. What can be done, Kasia can still pay attention to as much as possible.

Turn the corner and you'll see David's jewelry store, with colorful signboards gleaming and artistic imperial letters made of mahogany riveted to it. Pedestrians come and go on the street in front. Accurate businessman's vision, this is a busy area.

With a smile on her face, Kasia made her way through the lighted crowd. But the smile immediately disappeared on the serious face in the next moment.

David's shop seemed to be an island in the middle of the current, and the flow of people involuntarily avoided it at this time. Even if you walk in front of the shop, the pedestrian's pace will definitely speed up, and hurry away from the thing that seems to have changed. Compared to the surrounding shops, it did become out of place at this point.

Kasia's face was cold again, and the happy and gentle sparkle in her eyes disappeared after a blink. He was also out of step with the pedestrians around him, a fierce wolf with gray fur mixed in with the white flock.

In front of David's shop, two muscular men in black dresses were standing chatting with each other.