Shadow Covenant

Chapter 5 "Fair Dealing"

No wonder Cromwell was so surprised, because Woody never rode in the manor's carriage in the past.

After all, the family crest imprinted on it was Edith, not Aleister.

Suffering from his self-esteem, he never took the initiative to mention that he wanted to ride in the Edith family's carriage. Even if he traveled together, he would be stubborn until he waited for the carriage from his rented carriage to arrive before leaving here.

As for the money Aunt Susan gave him, he never refused, perhaps he thought he deserved it.

According to the guardian's regulations, the assets of Woody's parents must be kept by her until she is a minor, and will not be returned until Woody becomes an adult.

As for the current Woody, he could only curl his lips.

The former master was completely desperate to save face and suffer.

But thinking of such a withdrawn personality, coupled with his father's departure, his mother's death, and the lack of family affection since childhood, it's normal to have such extreme thoughts.

The only thing Woody is grateful for now is that apart from harvesting memories, he has not been affected by this stubborn character.

However, extreme personality is not formed in a day or two, alas.

But when Woody thought of the herpes-like abscess, the parasitic curse was safely taking root and sprouting on his back and neck, and his pity disappeared instantly when he was born.

A dog can't be housed!

……

For Palermo, the only thing Woody remembers clearly in the game is that in the near future, this port city will be completely reduced to ruins under the legendary spell "Meteor Fall", where only the undead live.

But that was the early to mid-game, at least after the Dark Years.

Woody is not in a hurry, at least before the arrival of the dark year, the world is thriving, and the shadows have not completely driven out the light.

Green Pine Lane is located in an alley in the east corner of Palermo. It is a market specializing in the sale of flowers and potted plants. There will also be corresponding herbs for sale. Many adventurers will sell the plants and flowers brought back from the wild to Shopkeeper in Green Pine Lane.

Therefore, if Woody wants to find the "Green Grass Trial" formula taught to him by the witcher mentor, he is most likely to find a complete place. I am afraid that apart from the special alchemy shop and the underground black market, there is only Green Pine Lane.

In addition, the original owner of the underground black market didn't have any memories, but he just vaguely heard about such a place from his classmates, but he didn't know the location.

When Woody was in Asenland in his previous life, his activities in the early stage were either in the overseas islands, or the Northland and the nearby port cities near the sea. He didn't know much about the situation, but he was familiar with where to produce undead crystals, field treasure chests, and how to clear several raids in Palermo.

So Green Pine Lane has become his current number one choice.

After a while, Cromwell informed Woody that the carriage was ready outside the manor, and he only needed to board it.

Woody didn't stay in the manor either. He still had a few cousins ​​in his memory, that is, relatives from his aunt's side.

But they all go to school, or go out and haven't met yet.

But he will definitely bump into him at the dinner party at night, and he will have to think of a reasonable explanation on the way how to deal with it.

After all, with his current personality, he can't imitate Woody's withdrawn and gloomy before.

As a man, you should face everything with a smile.

How about being beaten with a sap, and then being enlightened?
Just when Woody was thinking about the reasons for the night's explanation, and looking forward to the harvest in Green Pine Lane.

A double carriage with the Edith family crest stamped in black.

Under the driving of the coachman, he has already driven out of the iron gate of the wine estate.

Along the gravel-paved road, pass large flower beds and delicate white buildings.

Heading further away, towards the dense buildings on the side of the long bridge.

……

Today's sunshine is abundant, coupled with the gentle sea breeze, so that Palermo, which is at the turn of autumn and winter, has a taste of summer.

Therefore, a girl wearing a linen short-sleeved dress will not appear so abrupt in the crowd, and there will not be many strange glances.

perfect!

Little Noya, who has never set foot in the east area of ​​Palermo, only thought of this in the west area, which is also known as the "slum area" by the citizens of Palermo.

The excitement that surged in my heart overwhelmed the fear when I came to Green Pine Lane, and a trace of rosiness floated on my skinny cheeks.

After all, she is related to everyone's hopes, you have to work hard!Noah!
She said so to herself inwardly.

She still remembers the gazes that looked at her back when she left that humble but cozy hut.

There is Gallo's hope, Florie's prayer, and little Sissy's blessing.

But in this city, abnormality also means that you can't be trusted. If you don't trust it, it will be difficult to continue the transaction. If you can't trade, you will have no money.

She carefully covered the linen pouch in her bosom with both hands, and flexibly avoided the passing pedestrians. She needed money very much now.

In her arms is her hope.

She seemed to see the elder sister who was lying on the broken wooden bed again since she was a child and thought she was omnipotent.

It is she who has been protecting them, allowing them, a group of children whose average age is not more than eight years old, to still have freedom in the chaotic slums.

However, this figure fell down.

She didn't know until a few days ago.

Sister, she will be like them too.

Just as weak, just as powerless.

That's why she came to Green Pine Lane today even if she didn't tell her sister.

"Blessed by the Goddess of Life, I hope everything goes well today, and my sister's injury can also recover smoothly."

Noah prayed silently in her heart.

In Asenland, the brilliance of the three human gods is everywhere.

Claudia, the goddess of life, was one of them, and her followers ranged from ragged paupers to kings over ten thousand.

It is unavoidable to worship and admire Him from the heart.

However, when the dawn of the sea level gradually shifted to the top, and gradually fell towards the direction of the earth.

Seeing that the few herbs she put out still failed to sell, Noah panicked a little.

She started to lower the price. Although there were more people asking after the price reduction, she seemed to see something, and she just shook her head, put down the herbs and left.

One, two, three.

After Noah's booth gradually deserted and no one cared about it.

She is already a little bit lost, but the price can no longer be lowered.

Because she knew that if it was lower, it would be of no use.

A lowest-level, seven-day course of healing potion costs two gold coins.

It is equivalent to 20 silver coins.

These plants are "Snaketail Grass" that can be used medicinally.

According to the herbal medicine book given to her by her sister, snaketail is often used in matters between men and women, which can effectively increase men's time and women's pleasure.

In the market, each plant can be exchanged for at least 4 silver coins. She has picked eight plants. If she only sells one plant for two silver coins, there is absolutely no way to buy a healing potion.

But if they wait here, if they really don't have the desire to buy...then sister...

not like this!

Noah's eyes were slightly red, as if she could see everyone who was waiting for her return at home, as well as her sister lying on the hospital bed.

She knew that time was running out for her.

She began to scan the crowds around, looking for buyers inside.

She wants to take the initiative this time, even if the price is lower, as long as she can sell it for 20 silver coins, she will accept it.

Soon, a young man who was younger than her sister, wearing a black long-sleeved jacket with a white handmade shirt inside, appeared in Noah's field of vision, although her appearance was immature, but still noble.

In fact, he had been noticed by Noah a long time ago. This noble boy arrived at Green Pine Lane not long after Noah arrived.

Like her, I stayed for a long time.

The sales are very generous, basically as long as you decide to enter a store, you will always bring something out, and you will never return empty-handed.

This kind of person looks like he is young and rich.

Looks like the best way to go, and the easiest to convince!

Thinking of this, Noah no longer hesitated, and put away the "Snaketail Grass" carefully.

The passing crowd and carriage rushed up to the young man exuding aristocratic temperament.

Using the words that he had rehearsed countless times in his heart just now, he said in a low voice.

"Young master, did you buy the "Snaketail Grass"? It's fresh and complete, and it hasn't been long since it was picked. The effect can be maximized. I guarantee you will have a pleasant night tonight."

Noah's words came out like a cannonball, and her face was flushed with embarrassment.

The efficacy of herbal medicine is also the reason why she does not actively promote it.

But for her sister, she is willing to try anything.

Sure enough, it seemed that his words had played a role. The boy took a palm-length snaketail plant from her arms, and put it in his hand to observe carefully.

Noah also struck while the iron was hot.

"Master, you only need 20 silver coins. Eight snaketail plants with an original price of 4 silver coins will be packaged and sold to you. If you want to buy them individually, three silver coins will do."

Noah has already gone all out.

But as soon as the words fell, the purple snaketail that the young man was looking at was put back into Noah's arms.

"Unfortunately it's fake."

The voice is cold, without any emotion.

"what?"

Now Noah couldn't bear it anymore, and raised her head to look at the boy with questioning eyes.

"How could it be fake? Impossible!"

The young man exuding aristocratic temperament smiled, loosened the buttons on his wrist and sleeves, looked at the sky and said.

"I also see that you have been selling here for more than three hours. It stands to reason that snaketail grass is a relatively popular herb, so there is no way that there will be no business—and, your price is so cheap. .”

He spread his hands and said helplessly.

"Actually, you know it in your heart, it's just that you don't dare to think about it."

"Look, if it's snaketail grass, there must be snake-like vines parasitizing at the bottom. Although your herb looks like snaketail grass, it's completely different inside. It's not snaketail grass at all, but "snake" Pandan".

"Yes... I'm sorry..."

Hearing that the noble boy's analysis was well-founded, Noah couldn't bear it anymore.

The emotions that have been accumulated for a day are like a broken dam, pouring out in one brain, and big drops of tears fall from the corners of the eyes.

She sobbed softly.

Grievance, annoyance, self-blame, unwillingness and other emotions are intertwined in Noah's young body.

After lowering her head and apologizing to the boy in front of her for her behavior, she turned around and left this sad place.

But before walking half a step, she felt a big hand holding her hand.

She subconsciously struggled to break free, and her elder sister taught herself and little Sissy since childhood.

You must be self-reliant and self-love, and you must not be like the women in the alleys of the black streets, who are willing to degenerate.

She has always regarded her sister as an idol, but this time...

Thinking of this, her resistance became weaker, just when she was in a state of confusion and didn't know how to make a choice.

The young man had already let go, and there were already two bright gold coins in his hands, imprinted with flowers and double swords.

Immediately afterwards, the boy's unchanging voice reached his ears.

"Although I won't buy your eight fake "snaketail grasses", I want you to take me to the place where you picked these herbs. I want to go there and have a look."

"A fair deal, right?"

Noah finally raised her head when she heard that, holding the two gold coins in her hand, she looked at the sincere boy.

Regardless of the tears dripping down his cheeks, he nodded vigorously.

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