The Lost Lamb
There were more than a thousand people living in Som, so it was not a small town. But Amon had never been to other places, so he felt that this town was much smaller than Duc. But the sky was very blue, and the people were mostly wearing light linen or cotton clothes. Looking at the fields and the sheep, the livestock and the geese, it was obvious that this town was much wealthier than Duc.
But the houses here were not beautiful or sturdy enough, and they seemed to be poorer than Duc. When they walked past the shrine in the town, Amon was even a little surprised. The shrine here was made of wood, and it was only two stories high. It was a far cry from the magnificent shrine in Duc built of lapis lazuli and white marble.
He muttered in a low voice, "Why do people build shrines with wood? Most of the houses are made of wood. Aren't they afraid of fire? "
Yoon Namna explained in a low voice, "It's very expensive to transport the stone from the mountains and process it. It's cheap and convenient to build houses with wood here. But the shrine is made of cedar wood, which is different from ordinary wood. "
Amon asked, "Which kingdom is this? What god is worshiped in the shrine?"
Yoon Namna answered, "This is the Bablon Kingdom. The shrine is called the Shrine of Enril."
Amon was puzzled, "I heard that the main god of Bablon is King Marduc, while the main god of Hittite and Assyr is Enril. Why is the Shrine of Enril built here?"
Yoon Namna shrugged, "Maybe the realm of the gods is not exactly the same as the realm of the human world. In Bablon, the cities east of the Euphrate River build the Shrine of Marduc, while the cities west of the Euphrate River build the Shrine of Enril. But the shrines also worship Marduc and other gods. Anyway, they belong to the same god. According to the legends, isn't Enril Marduc's uncle? "
Amon nodded and said, "Oh, so that's how it is."
Amon did not pursue the matter any further. Yoon Nam-na asked, "Amon, aren't you curious?"
Amon turned his head to look at her. "What's so strange about that? Isn't Enril Marduc's uncle? As far as I know, the king god that the Empire of Eygut believes in is Horus, but the most important temple in Eygut is the Temple of Isis, where Horus and other gods are worshiped. "
Yoon Nam-na blinked her eyes, "I mean, how did the shrines come into being along the banks of the Euphrate River? Was there an agreement between the gods? Aren't you curious? "
Curious? Curiosity about the gods had cost the lives of Crazy 'Ole and Bair, and so many people. And Amon had embarked on an unknown and treacherous path. He did not want to dwell on this question in front of Yoon Nam-na, so he answered with a bitter smile, "What's the use of being curious? I'm just a mortal. I don't know Marduc or Enril, so I don't have anyone to ask. Yoon Nam-na, you know this place well. Where can I buy clothes? Let's go buy clothes first. "
Yoon Nam-na and Amon turned into a side street and entered a shop. A young shop assistant of about sixteen or seventeen came up to them and greeted them, "Are you looking for clothes? Just look around. We have the best goods in the area. We have both fabrics and ready-made clothes."
It was easy for Amon to buy clothes. He pointed to himself and said, "I want ready-made clothes, as long as I can wear them."
The assistant glanced at Amon. Obviously, he was not a nobleman. So he took a set of the best light cotton clothes, printed with red stripes. It was very eye-catching, but there were no other patterns or embroidery. The assistant said, "This set of clothes costs thirty copper coins. It's cool and breathable in hot weather. You can't find it anywhere else."
Amon, however, thought that the cloth was not strong enough. He pointed to a set of coarse linen clothes, which were also light but densely woven, and said, "I want this shirt and a pair of trousers made of the same cloth. Give me two sets."
The assistant was a little disappointed, "Ten copper coins for a set with pants, twenty for two sets. Don't you want to look for anything else?"
Amon shook his head, "I don't need it. Yoon Nam-na, what kind of clothes do you want to buy? Take your pick. "
Yoon Nam-na pointed to a long dress hanging on the wall, "This one is beautiful. I like it. Will it be very expensive?"
When the shop assistant turned his head and saw Inanna's appearance clearly, his eyes immediately lit up. He stared at her face and body and couldn't move his eyes away. When he heard the question, he came back to his senses and replied, "Miss, you really have a good eye. Among the clothes we sell, this is the best color that commoners can wear. It's just that it's a little more expensive. It costs 60 copper coins."
As the assistant spoke, he glanced at Amon. Amon didn't care how the assistant looked at him. Without thinking, he took out a silver coin and handed it over, saying, "That's all. I'll buy it. Do you have a place to change? Let her change first. "
The assistant was surprised. He nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes. Go through the small door behind the counter. You can change inside." Then he took the silver coin and gave Amon twenty copper coins.
When Yoon Nam-na finished changing and came out, Amon's eyes lit up. The set of clothes she chose was extremely fitting. It was made of fine white cotton with indigo stripes printed on it. It perfectly outlined her dainty figure, and there was almost no part of it that wasn't alluring. The assistant's eyes were fixed on her. Yoon Nam-na spun around and asked playfully, "Amon, do I look good?"
Amon nodded, "Yes, you look good. You look even better in this dress."
The assistant also praised, "Miss, you are so beautiful. May I know your name?"
Yoon Nam-na looked back and smiled, "My name is Yoon Nam-na. Can I get a pair of shoes for buying such an expensive dress?"
Such an expensive dress? Is it really that expensive? Amon had no idea. Since he had to spend money to buy clothes, of course they were expensive. But it was not a big deal. He only spent eighty copper coins to buy two sets of clothes and a skirt. It was not even enough to buy a bottle of the cheapest wine in Duc.
Inanna's laughter almost made the waiter's bones melt. He took out a pair of cloth shoes from behind the counter. The thick and soft linen soles looked very comfortable. He smiled and said, "Of course. Come often when you're free. We have all kinds of beautiful clothes here."
Yoon Nam-na smiled at him again. She did not say thank you. She pointed at Amon and said, "These are not my shoes. He paid for them. You should give him a pair of shoes that he can wear. This pair is too small."
"Ah!" The assistant was disappointed. But Yoon Nam-na was still looking at him with a smile. He took out another pair of shoes that Amon could wear and gave them to Yoon Nam-na together with the original pair. He said, "Okay, I'll give you one more pair. The other pair is my gift to you, miss."
Yoon Nam-na covered her mouth and laughed, "You gave me two pairs of shoes at once. Aren't you afraid that the boss will scold you when he comes back?"
The assistant immediately became energetic. He puffed out his chest and said, "What's there to be afraid of? The boss is my father. This shop belongs to my family. Miss, you must come here often. I'll give you a discount." Judging from the tone of his words and the expression in his eyes, it was hard to tell whether he wanted to give or take advantage of her.
After changing into the new clothes, they walked into the town again. This time, they attracted even more attention. Almost all the passers-by stared at Yoon Nam-na — her face, her breasts, her body. If it were someone else, they would feel uncomfortable being stared at like this. But Yoon Nam-na was still smiling.
After leaving the shop, Amon asked again, "Where can I find a place to sell sheep? Let's go buy sheep. "
Yoon Nam-na said, "Of course not on the street. There's a market at the other end of the town."
Every country in the continent had a similar rule. Slaves were not allowed to wear dyed cloth, and civilians were not allowed to wear embroidered clothes. Yoon Nam-na claimed to be a shepherdess, but she wore a dress dyed with indigo stripes. But Amon had no experience in this aspect, because there were almost no slaves in the town of Duc.
Most of the residents of Duc were miners. Only the mayor and Lord Shog had servants to take care of their daily needs. There were some mining slaves in the mines outside the town. They did the same work as miners and wore the same clothes. Amon just thought that the dress Yoon Nam-na looked so beautiful that even he couldn't help but look at it.
When they arrived in the town, the dazzling Yoon Nam-na caused quite a commotion. Amon was not afraid of being stared at. He had dared to look Eco Maria in the eye. He was worshipped as a god by the cavemen. He had been the center of attention more than once in Duc. So what if he was stared at by the townspeople? He just felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what it was.
Almost every stall owner would come up to greet them. Then, they would glance at Amon's linen clothes and straw sandals. Their expressions were a little strange, as if they felt that it was a pity that Yoon Nam-na was standing next to him.
But after walking around the market, they still couldn't find the white sheep with black spots that Yoon Nam-na mentioned. She looked very disappointed, as if she was about to cry again. Amon comforted her, "Can you get another sheep? Anyway, what you lost was just a sheep. I can give you a bigger and better one. "
Yoon Nam-na pouted and shook her head, "No, that's the sheep I'm looking for. If we go out of the town, there is a sheep pasture. There are more sheep there. Let's go to the shepherd and buy one, okay? "
Amon nodded, "Okay, let's keep looking."
They had already swaggered around Som, and almost everyone in the town was talking about a young man wearing straw sandals and a sackcloth, who had brought a beautiful girl to the town. The girl was wearing old clothes. The young man took her to Old Joseph's tailor shop and bought her a beautiful and expensive new dress. It was said that the young man only bought two sets of linen clothes for himself. He was very stingy and asked the girl to ask Little Joseph for two pairs of shoes.
Life in the town was dull and boring. This kind of thing was the easiest topic to spread. People were talking about how the young man must have kidnapped a girl and eloped. They must have come from far away because the young man spoke with a Hittite accent.
Amon followed Yoon Nam-na to the outskirts of the town. Sure enough, they saw the sheep grazing leisurely. Yoon Nam-na suddenly pointed in surprise, "Look, that's the sheep I'm looking for!"
Amon turned his head and was stunned. "Yoon Nam-na, why are you pointing at me?"
Yoon Nam-na patted him and said, "Look over there."
Amon turned his head to the other side. There were indeed a few sheep with black spots in the flock. At this moment, Yoon Nam-na ran over and squatted down to pick up a sheep. She shouted in surprise, "That's it, Amon. It's the sheep I lost!"
"Miss, don't talk nonsense. That's my sheep!" The shepherd with a long whip walked over from afar and shouted unhappily. He was a burly old man.
Amon quickly walked over and reminded Yoon Nam-na, "How could this be your sheep? It can't even fly. How could it come here from so far away? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
The old man glanced at Amon and said to Yoon Nam-na, "This is my master's sheep. Every morning, I drive them to the hillside to graze. Every evening, I drive them back to the sheepfold. I count them carefully every day. This sheep is definitely not yours."
However, Yoon Nam-na refused to let go of the sheep. She cried at Amon again, "But this is the sheep I lost. I know it. Amon, help me!"
The shepherd was angry. "Beautiful lady, you can't be so unreasonable. It's my sheep."
Seeing that the two of them were about to argue, if Yoon Nam-na was not a lady, the old shepherd would probably have lashed out with his whip. Amon quickly stood in the middle and tried to mediate. "Maybe it's a sheep that looks similar. She's been looking for it for a whole day. It's inevitable that she's a little anxious. How about this, I want to buy this sheep. How much is it worth? "
Before the shepherd could speak, Yoon Nam-na stood up and pulled Amon back. She said, "This is clearly my sheep. Why do you want to buy it? He stole my sheep! "
The shepherd finally lost his temper. He pointed his whip at Amon's nose and said, "Foreigner, did you bring this lady here to be a bandit? Be careful of my whip! "
Yoon Nam-na hid behind Amon and said, "We're not bandits. You're the thief. You stole my sheep!"
Amon didn't care about the shepherd's whip. He spread his arms and said, "Uncle, don't be angry. She lost a sheep that looks exactly like this one and thinks it's hers. I promise to help her find it. I can buy your sheep. "
The shepherd snorted and cracked his whip. "I'm not selling it. It's my master's sheep."
Amon said, "If I give you more money, your master won't blame you. He'll be even happier."
The shepherd looked at him, held up two fingers, and said with disdain, "Well, two silvers, if you don't want to buy it, take it or not." He loathed these two strangers. The girl called him a thief, and the young man stood in front of the girl, which made him look even worse. So he offered a ridiculous price, hoping to get rid of them.
But before he could finish speaking, Amon had already taken out two silver coins and handed them over. The shepherd's eyes widened. He even forgot to reach out to take the coins. Amon pulled his hand over and placed the coins in his palm. "This is money. Keep it safe. Can you give me a rope so I can take the sheep away?"
The things outside the mountains were really cheap. Amon had already said he was willing to pay more, but he didn't expect it to be only two silver coins. The shepherd stared at Amon as if he was looking at a monster. The sheep wasn't big. Two silver coins could buy five of them. He had made a small fortune today.
He looked at Amon for a long time. Then he suddenly came back to his senses. He took off his whip and gave it to Amon. "Use this to tie the sheep. There's no other rope here." Then he lowered his voice and whispered, "Young man, you are a generous person. Why don't you buy yourself some nice clothes if you have money? That girl is beautiful, but I'm afraid you can't afford it. "
Amon thanked him, tied the sheep with the whip, and led it away from the pasture. When they were far away, Yoon Nam-na hugged Amon's arm and whispered in his ear, "Amon, do you think I'm being unreasonable? But this sheep is really mine. I can swear that it's exactly the same as the one I lost. "
Amon smiled bitterly. "Maybe it's yours, maybe it's not. But there's no proof. It's in someone else's flock. Unless someone can prove that this sheep came from your flock, you can't just take it away. The place where you lost the sheep is very far from here. It's unlikely that it came here by itself. There are also many sheep with black spots in that flock. Maybe it's really similar. "
Yoon Nam-na said, "Every sheep has a different spot. Of course the shepherd can recognize it. Anyway, I want to thank you for buying this sheep. But why did you spend so much money? You're very strong. You don't have to be afraid of the shepherd's blackmail. How can he be a match for you? "
Amon shook his head. "I went to buy the sheep, not to steal it. If I can prove that the sheep is yours, I don't mind helping you get it back. Unfortunately, I can't prove it. It's not that I don't trust you. "
Yoon Nam-na lowered her head. "But this way, I owe you too much. How can I repay you?"
Amon smiled. "You've already repaid me. You brought me to town and gave me such delicious cakes."
Yoon Nam-na said, "But your sheep is too expensive. If I didn't say that, you wouldn't have spent so much money."
Amon shrugged. "It's not expensive. I think it's very cheap."
Yoon Nam-na took the whip from Amon's hand and led the sheep. The two passed through the market and returned to town. The reason Amon was looking for a place with people was nothing more than to experience all kinds of people and things. He had no specific purpose. When he returned to the town, he found that the people were looking at them strangely, pointing behind their backs and whispering to each other. But when he turned his head to look, people avoided his eyes again.
Although Amon had no experience of going out, he was not really stupid. He scanned the area with detection magic and roughly knew what people were talking about. He couldn't help but feel a little amused. At this time, he also realized that Yoon Nam-na was not an ordinary shepherdess. He had seen many people outside the mountains, including many women, but none of them were as tender and beautiful as Yoon Nam-na.
As they walked past the tavern in town, Yoon Nam-na suddenly stopped and said, "Amon, are you tired? If you are, you can go in and have a drink."
Amon suddenly remembered something. Mayor Dusti once said that the cheapest glass of wine in the tavern was only one copper coin. He had always been skeptical, but he really wanted to go and see it. So he said to Yoon Nam-na: "I don't know if it will take up your time if I go in and have a drink? How about I send you back first? It will be dark soon after we leave town. "
Yoon Nam-na asked in return: "Are you going to send me back?"
Amon: "You still have a long way to go after dark, so of course I have to send you back. Anyway, I'm not in a hurry, and the town is right here."
Yoon Nam-na smiled. "Thank you. It will be dark anyway, and there is still a long way to go after dark. Go in and rest for a while."
Wine was a luxury, but not only for the nobles. Many commoners would drink a few glasses in the taverns when they had money and time. It was the most luxurious enjoyment on a daily basis. In the history of the heaven's pivot, some countries used to prohibit their commoners from drinking alcohol because brewing wine consumed a lot of food, and it needed to be controlled during difficult times when supplies were tight.
People tended to think and complain when they had too much to drink, say things and do things that they would not normally dare to say, so the tavern was often one of the most chaotic places in a town. When Amon walked into the tavern with Yoon Nam-na, they immediately heard a commotion. But when they saw them come in, many people started whispering to each other. Clearly, the topic of discussion in the tavern was about the two foreigners who had come to town today.
Amon found an empty table and sat down. There was a boss and two waiters there. The boss personally came over and asked, "Young man who has come from afar, what would you like to drink? We have the best wine in the area. "
Amon spoke very directly. The first thing he asked was what he was most concerned about. "Is the cheapest wine here one copper coin a glass?"
The boss was taken aback for a moment before he smiled and said, "Yes, one copper coin a glass. Would you like a glass?" Although he was smiling, there was a hint of disdain in his eyes. He had heard about what happened to the foreigners in town. This young man was very generous to the ladies, but he was very stingy himself. Now that he saw it, it was indeed true.
How could one glass of wine be enough? Amon waved it off and said, "I'll have a jug of wine."
The boss called for the waiters to bring over a jug of wine and two glasses. Yoon Nam-na very naturally reached out to take the jug of wine and poured a glass for Amon. However, she did not sit down and just stood next to Amon while holding the jug of wine.
Very few women would come to the tavern to drink. Occasionally, those who did come were prostitutes from town. The brothels were another chaotic place in town. With such a beautiful woman in town being brought into the tavern by Amon, everyone's eyes were focused on Yoon Nam-na. They were all waiting to see a beautiful woman drink wine. This was much better than a side dish, but they did not expect that she would not drink it.
Amon was about to ask Yoon Nam-na to sit down when the tavern owner asked, "Miss, why aren't you sitting down? Could it be that someone doesn't want you to sit down? "
Yoon Nam-na smiled and explained, "No, I'm a female slave, so I can't just sit here and drink. Amon, take your time and drink. I'll stand here and pour the wine for you. "
So that was the reason. The whispers in the tavern immediately became louder, like a swarm of flies buzzing around. This girl was a female slave brought here by the foreigners. He was wearing cheap clothes, but he dressed the female slave up beautifully to show off in front of everyone. He even violated the rules by buying a dyed dress for her.
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