Haina did not feel tired at all after two hours of journey.
As we leave the Red and White Queen District, which is the center of the capital's "Glass Island", the number of factories with thick smoke and trains passing by gradually begins to increase.
The choking thick fog is accompanied by the fishy smell of fish and shrimp, and the sound of steam whistles is mixed with the cries of vendors.
The aroma of baking from the street bakery came, and people wearing thick windbreakers and top hats walked through the street.
The down-and-out painter wearing a beret sat on the street and painted the dark tall buildings across the street, as well as the metal pipes that circled the outer walls of the factory and entangled the buildings like snakes; The inspector wearing silver armor flew over from high altitude on a tall and majestic white griffin, which was more than two meters high.
An eleven or twelve-year-old newspaper boy with short red hair was shouting on the street while carrying two bundles of newspapers
" Today's headline of the Glass Steps Newspaper is Bishop Mathers of the Red Queen Diocese. Recently appointed as spiritual members by Her Majesty the Queen, the number of spiritual members from the church has now increased to six
“The Chancellor of the Exchequer plans to impose a tax on matches and kerosene lamps next year. Her Majesty the Queen expresses strong condemnation for expelling the three knights of Avalon for interfering in the internal affairs of other countries."
More than half of the Glass Steps newspaper has been sold, with only a few copies left. The rope must be tight and tight. , so that it would not slip from his shoulders.
The other bundle of newspapers behind the newsboy was only sold for less than a quarter.
He used some dry ones. The lips shouted loudly, "A copy of Lloyd's Weekly only requires five red coins. The hanging day is approaching, and the list of death row inmates in November has been determined. Thirty-eight people will be sentenced to death this month, which is the second most in the past three years. There is a clear List of those executed
“The Nikkas Gypsum Factory in the port area recruits apprentices for the third round, and the age is lowered to fourteen years old”
“A painter from Green Flute Street is listed above. Zhou committed suicide at home. The Lloyd's Bank was robbed yesterday, and all the robbers were arrested. All of them cost only five red coins."
"Senior Sister"
Aiwass. Suddenly she said, "Buy two newspapers for me."
"Yeah"
Haina was stunned for a moment, "The Glass Step Newspaper should be given to you by someone at home. You want to buy one." "A copy of Lloyd's Weekly?"
"No, buy one," Aiwass emphasized.
"Oh, I understand."
Haina then reacted. This is because Aiwass saw that the newsboy was really working hard and wanted him to sell out the newspapers earlier.
"It's almost noon, no one will buy it. And this is Lloyd's District, full of sailors, fishermen and laborers. They don't have that much money to buy newspapers."
She whispered, "How about I buy them all?"
"No, just buy one of each."
Aiwass shook his head, "That kid It’s labor, not begging.”
“I understand.”
Haina was in awe.
She is seriousNodding, he warned, "I'm going to buy a newspaper, please be careful."
Aiwass opened his eyes and nodded silently.
As soon as Haina left her, a girl crept over.
She was a little dirty, her clothes were thin, and her body was thin.
Looking at the hooded Aiwass, the girl hesitated, not knowing what to call him.
"Uncle, buy a bouquet of flowers."
She whispered.
Obviously, he noticed that Aiwass was sitting in a wheelchair. Although he could determine from the pattern of the wheelchair that Aiwass should be a rich man and a kind person. Because she just secretly overheard their conversation.
But because Aiwass was suspected of being disabled, her tone was not firm enough when selling.
Aiwass reached out and touched her head.
When he stretched out his hand, the girl's body trembled suddenly as if she had been electrocuted, and she raised her body back in fear. Like she was afraid someone would hit her.
But because Aiwass’s hands are slow and the hands emerging from the sleeves are young enough. She soon realized that she seemed to have called her the wrong person.
"It's my brother."
Aiwass said softly.
His fingertips touched the girl's hair, but they only felt dust and grease. Apparently she hadn't showered in a while.
But the girl obviously knew this.
Because Aiwass touched her hair, she immediately took a half step back in fear, and in turn apologized to Aiwass, "I'm sorry, my hair is dirty. I'm leaving now." "
" Just sell me a bouquet of flowers."
Aiwass said with a chuckle.
As he spoke, he opened his outstretched right hand.
The palm that was empty just now suddenly had a red coin with a face value of 1.
This was not a supernatural ability, just a simple magic trick, but it made the girl's eyes widen.
She looked at the banknotes and then at Aiwass. Apparently thinking that Aiwass was an extraordinary person, he was a little hesitant and did not dare to accept his money.
The corners of Aiwass’ mouth raised slightly under his hood.
He clenched his fingers deftly and slowly took back the banknotes in his hand.
But at this moment, he suddenly let out a soft sigh and reached out to touch the back of the girl's neck, "Hey, what is this?"
As he spoke, he gently touched the girl's neck. A brand new red coin was taken out.
Looking at the girl’s eyes widening in surprise and confusion, she obviously didn’t understand how it flew over.
Without waiting for the girl to refuse, Aiwass dexterously folded the red coin in half with the three fingers of his right hand, and then put it into the girl's large money pocket hanging on her chest and abdomen. .
Aiwass slightly lifted the corner of his hood, showed his young face to the girl, and gave a heartfelt smile.
"Shh"
He stretched out his hand and put it in front of his mouth. Make a silencing gesture.
Immediately afterwards, he put his hood back on and stretched out his slender white right hand "Little miss, my tweed"
"Ah, here you go"
The girl then reacted and handed Aiwass a dried wild rose with slightly red cheeks.
"Are you buying flowers, Aiwass?"
At this moment, Haina, who was holding the newspaper, came back with some confusion.
Seeing this, the girl was so frightened that she almost fell to the ground. Seeing Haina dressed as a supervisor, her face suddenly turned pale and her whole body was trembling with fear.
But even though she was so scared, she still didn't run away immediately. Instead, she forced herself to be brave, trembling and stumbling, whispering, "Wait, wait a minute, sir, I still need change."
She stubbornly used her trembling hands to pull out the money from herself. He carefully counted out nine wrinkled copper coins from the paper bag hidden in his chest and handed them to Aiwass respectfully. Then, she carefully folded the brand new red coin with a face value of 1 that Aiwass gave him and put it in. He put it into his chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
She was under Haina's gaze the whole time. When she excused herself and left, her legs were already weak from fear.
"I'm not that scary, right?"
When people were afraid of her before, Haina didn't care.
But now, maybe it’s because of talking about something with Aiwass. Or maybe it was because the girl looked young and innocent, and the fact that she was afraid made Haina a little frustrated.
After watching the girl walk away, she whispered, "Do you need me to help you throw away the flowers?"
This dirty wild flower is actually the same as the one on Aiwass. Dressed inappropriately.
"No need."
Aiwass replied, "After all, it is the child's wish."
"You seem to like children very much"
Haina was thoughtful and realized something.
Compared with his attitude towards himself, Aiwass's attitude towards the two children was obviously much friendlier.
"Well, I like innocent children."
Aiwass nodded in response. It was rare that he didn't lie and said the truth from the heart, "It's like liking cats." Like cats and dogs, getting along with them can relax me. There are many things I like, but I don’t like people.”
“This sounds like a curse.”
In the end, this sentence sounded like a joke, and Haina also joked, "You can't treat your children as cats and dogs."
"It just sounds like it."
p>Aiwass raised the corners of his mouth slightly and did not explain much.
He is indeed scolding people who are just adults.
In his opinion, those adults who are dirty-minded, mercenary, and duplicitous are worse than cats and dogs. Of course, this includes himself.
While talking and laughing, under the guidance of Aiwass, they finally arrived at the Pelican Bar.
It was more like a house or a warehouse than a bar. Its main entrance is painted with white paint and features an exaggerated, almost comic-like representation of a pelican with its mouth wide open. All kinds of fish are stuffed into the big mouth and float in the beer foam, just like fish stewed in beer in the mouth.
There is also a wooden board hanging next to it, with a long list of onomatopoeia for drunkards burping written on it in capital letters.
This is exactly the sign above the bar.
In other words, strictly speaking, this "Pelican Bar" should actually be pronounced "Hiccup Bar".
It is almost noon, but the door is not closed. There were even quite a few guests inside.
Apparently it also operates as a restaurant during lunch hours.
The moment Haina slowly pushed Aiwass in the wheelchair.
Her steps suddenly stopped.
She opened her eyes wide and fell into shock.
Because the bartender who was leisurely washing wooden wine glasses at the front desk was actually not a human but a rare wild elf
The elves, as a race, live four or five times longer than humans. , and the height is generally much higher than that of humans. Even women are generally over 1.8 meters tall, and occasionally grow to 2 meters, while many male elves even grow to 2.45 meters.
This means that if an elf’s upbringing is not good, he or she will easily become a hunchback due to frequent interactions with short humans during adolescence. And if the tutor is very good or if the elf has parents to take care of him, he will generally not be hunchbacked.
Therefore, the hunchbacked elves are called wild elves. The number of wild elves is much smaller than that of elves.
Elves attach great importance to honor, family and bloodline, so they reject wild elves and their parents, believing that this is a discredit to the elves as a race. Because if an elf parent dies in a matter of honor, they usually leave their children in the care of relatives and friends.
Unless they die of shame, such as being sentenced to death, they will not entrust their children; or they are abandoned by their parents, or they are rebellious children who have run away from home. For these reasons, they will Grow into a wild elf.
Wild elves do not have the elegance and reserve of elves, but they have similar lifespan, wisdom and extraordinary strength to elves, so they are usually regarded as unstable elements.
They are generally active in rural areas and usually work as liars, killers and mercenaries. All wild elves in the "Glass Island" of the royal capital are theoretically registered. Anyone who causes trouble can be punished, so wild elves who advocate freedom usually disdain to stay in the royal capital.
But for some reason, the wild elf bartender didn’t react at all when he saw Haina. Even just giving her a contemptuous glance.
On the contrary, when he saw Aiwass, the bartender was obviously stunned for a moment and even moved his hands.The work stopped for a moment.
Even though Aiwass was wearing a cloak, the bartender easily recognized him.
It was like I never thought he would be here today.
Why, Mr. Bartender
Do you think I should be dead by now?
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