The Fjords, Sleeping Island. Novels, Chinese, novels …
When the last house rose, the skyline had turned into a dusky yellow. Although the setting sun could not be seen, the afterglow that penetrated through the clouds still left a golden ripple on the surface of the sea. If it were not for the gusts of cold wind blowing in their faces, such a scene would not have looked much different from that of autumn.
"Well, it's done." Lotus lifted the scarf around her neck so that her ears could be wrapped in soft cotton hair. "Next, we just need to move the furniture and bed in, and then we can move in."
"A masterpiece!" Durat Goldbeard clapped his hands and said, "It only took half a month to build so many houses. I thought Lady Tilly was just exaggerating at first."
"Lady Tilly never lies." Breeze interrupted.
"Yes, yes." He touched his thick chin and said, "In this way, I can move my people here without worry. Huh? What's this? "
The merchant from Crescent Moon Bay curiously touched the low wall of the house with a raised groove. He even bent down and poked his head inside to look around.
"This is a heating device I learned in the Western Region. It's called a fire pit," Lotus explained. "It's connected to the kitchen. As long as there's a fire there, the pit will also become very warm. When the time comes, we can lay a layer of wood on top of it, then cover it with linen or straw. Whether it's a bench or a bed, it's much more comfortable than ordinary furniture, especially in winter. "
"Interesting design." Durat looked at Lotus. "If I hire you for a long time, how many Golden Dragons do I need?"
"Uh … What do you mean?" Lotus was slightly startled.
"Go to Crescent Moon Bay to work. There are still a few undeveloped areas in my territory. With your ability, you'll be an excellent helper." He rubbed his hands and said, "How many Golden Dragons do I need to pay the Sleeping Spell for Lady Tilly to agree to let you follow me?"
"No, I don't want to leave."
"There you can live better than this," interrupted Durat; "you can live in the same courtyard with me, and enjoy wine and game from the Four Kingdoms every day, and be accompanied wherever you go by a squire, which is a life many men long for. If you serve me, all this will not be a problem. Besides, didn't Lady Tilly say that the Sleeping Spell will grant all requests? No matter how high the recruitment fee is, I can still afford it. "
Lotus wrinkled her brows. She wasn't unfamiliar with this kind of attitude. He kept saying that he was hiring her, but in fact, it wasn't much different from buying her. Just when she was about to yell at them, Breeze gently held her hand. "Being able to fulfill your request doesn't mean that you'll definitely agree to it. There are some things that even a witch can't do. Another point of the contract is that the parties must agree to it."
"Are you saying that I can't pay you back? I've never seen anyone do business like this, "Durat said unhappily." Don't tell me that the words you said when you activated the Sleeping Spell were just to tease us? Sooner or later, no one will care about us. "
"That's not necessarily true," someone behind him suddenly chimed in. "Whether it's the Fjords or the Four Kingdoms, there's only one Bounty Guild formed by witches. If you don't patronize us, others will naturally come."
"You again?" The merchant turned his head and couldn't help but be startled. "Thunder, Lord Thunder!"
"When the Sleeping Spell was drawing up the rules, I came up with an idea. Signing the contract requires the consent of the employees, considering the possible risks in the task. We can't force them to go through a mountain of blades and a sea of flames," Thunder said with a clear laugh. "Do you think there's a problem?"
"No … it's very reasonable," Durat's expression quickly returned to normal. "Then … I'll have to trouble you in the future, Miss Lotus."
"Phew," Lotus looked at the back of the merchant and his party and breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you."
"It's okay, I just happened to pass by." Thunder smiled. "Didn't you go to the Western Region with Lady Tilly?"
"Yes, but I came back with Honey and Breeze because Sleeping Island needs to prepare supplies and houses for the winter." She briefly explained what had happened. "Have you completed your adventure?"
"Hahaha, yes … it was really an incredible journey." When it came to the adventure, Thunder's eyes lit up. "It was the first time I saw a sea of completely different heights. The ship almost seemed to be flying, sailing vertically toward the precipice formed by the waves, but we didn't fall into the deep sea! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that such a strange scene existed in the world. "
"Sea of … different heights?" Lotus murmured. What kind of scene is that? The sea isn't a stone, can't it flow down? "
"Well, I named it the Sealine, which is northeast of the Shadow Islands. After climbing over it, the precipice is like a long line with no end in sight, dividing the sea into two distinct sections. " He excitedly patted his chest. "I can't wait to try the next farther voyage!"
"He's worthy of being the most outstanding explorer in the Fjords. The first thing he talks about when he comes back is adventure, and not his daughter in the Western Region …" Lotus looked at his endless talk and shook her head helplessly.
When night fell, the temperature outside plummeted. Lotus climbed into bed early, which was also the most relaxing moment of the day. Over the past month, in addition to building a new batch of houses, she had also remodeled the other witches' old houses. She would huddle with the others on the warm kang bed, chatting about what she had seen and heard in Border Town, and answering her companions' sometimes curious and sometimes envious questions. She could casually talk for most of the night.
This time, she talked about the Bird Beak Mushroom.
When he talked about rolling it in a little bit of butter a few times, frying it until both sides were golden brown, and sprinkling some salt on it to make an extremely delicious dish, the sound of people swallowing their saliva could be heard in unison.
"Ah … I also want to eat this," Shadow shouted. "After chewing dried fish on the ship for a month, my mouth is full of salt."
"That's great." Molly couldn't help but pinch Lotus. "If only Lady Tilly's brother had invited me."
"Hey, what's more amazing is that you haven't heard," someone laughed. "The water comes directly from the wall when bathing there, and there's also a fragrant soap that emits a fragrance after bathing."
"There's really such a thing?" Shadow asked curiously.
"Of course, I also brought one back," Lotus curled her lips. "But it's already been used up."
"Don't talk about that, at least they've experienced it. I followed Lady Tilly to the Western Region, and then immediately brought them back, so I didn't enjoy anything!" Breeze complained.
Listening to the witches' lively discussion, Lotus suddenly couldn't help but have an idea pop up in her mind.
If the person who wanted to "hire" her for a long time was His Highness Roland Wimbledon, instead of Durat Goldbeard, would she agree?
After thinking about it, she realized that if the other party was Roland, she wouldn't be able to say a word of refusal.
It would be too shameful!
Lotus shrank back into the quilt and looked around. Fortunately, the oil lamp had been blown out, so no one would discover her thoughts.
But when would Lady Tilly accept His Highness Roland?
If only they could always be together … Lotus tightened the scarf in her arms. In this way, whether it was herself or the other witches, they could all live happily in Border Town.
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