Volume 2 Amber Chapter 25 Six Days
The carriage was driving on the main road.
Although it is the main road, it is just a relatively wide gravel road and the surface is not flat.
The iron-covered wooden wheels of the carriage bumped against each other, and Chen Lun was not very comfortable sitting in the carriage. Fortunately, there was soft leather under his buttocks and back, and cotton was stuffed under the leather, which made the bumpy process less painful.
Floy seemed very happy.
She leaned against the window, looking left and right. If it weren't for the black silk covering her eyes, one might have thought she was curious about the surrounding scenery.
Chen Lun noticed that Floyd slightly raised her chin and her nose twitched twice, as if she was sniffing the fresh air outside. The faint light from the rising sun shone on her face, making it look crystal clear.
"Uncle Walsh."
Chen Lun stuck his head out and shouted to the bald man driving the carriage in front.
"Sir Jack."
Walsh turned around, lifted up the round hat on his head and responded respectfully.
"Jack" was just a pseudonym that Chen Lun made up. He also realized that he might need another identity in the future. The reason for entrusting the Silver Dragon Chamber of Commerce to hire them to escort him and Floy to Amber City was made up by Chen Lun.
Brothers and sisters from the countryside go to big cities to live with relatives...
As for why they could pay 5 gold pounds for travel expenses without blinking an eye, it was because the brother and sister were lucky and moved the Red Apple Church.
It was the Red Apple Church that sponsored this poor brother and sister.
Thanks to Brother Will, Brother Stulton, and Father Carter… …oh, and Bishop Newman who’s far away.
They are all very good people!
Chen Lun had thought about it. If anyone asked about his background, he would thank them and act as if he wanted to tell everyone about it. As for the burning of the Red Apple Church in Feicui Town, his "hometown", by criminals, Chen Lun said he didn't know.
As long as he howls painfully, it will surely move people to tears.
"How long will it take us to get to Amber City?"
Chen Lun asked aloud.
"If everything goes well, we will arrive in the evening of the seventh day."
Walsh thought about it and answered truthfully.
Generally speaking, if ordinary civilians want to reach another place across such a long distance, they basically take a train or a ship, and then walk.
But the place of Emerald Town is too remote.
The nearest train station or dock is only accessible by trekking through mountains and rivers, which is quite backward and closed. On the roads in the wild, you have to be careful of robbers and robbers who appear and disappear at will, and you can lose your life if you are not careful.
The world of "Mysterious Age" is quite magical.
Developed cities are full of steampunk, backward villages are full of swords and magic, and strange places are full of black technology. It is simply a time-space hybrid of Elizabeth, Victoria, and Yharnam.
"Seven days?"
Chen Lun couldn't help but glance at Floy beside him. He knew that this girl had less than two months to live.
More than one-tenth of the time is consumed on the journey, leaving even less time to find materials needed for the mission. The situation is quite urgent.
Floy seemed to notice Chen Lun's gaze on her, turned her head and "looked" at him, smiling. She naturally heard what Walsh said.
"It doesn't matter, just think of it as a journey... I've never been to places that are too far away, and now I think about it, I'm really looking forward to it."
"Then I can't let you die. Since you like traveling so much, I'll take you to see farther places once your 'disease' is cured."
As Chen Lun was speaking, he suddenly thought of a scene.
In his previous life, he had traveled alone to those uninhabited places, and there was no lack of beautiful and stunning scenery along the way. If he had a Floi with him, wouldn't the players kneel down on the spot when they saw him?
Oh my god, the boss is taking people for a walk!
Of course this is impossible...
With his intervention, the trajectory of Floy's fate has begun to shift. The hollow queen who kills without blinking an eye, the deadly nun of the Red Apple Church will no longer exist.
There was only herself, Floy.
Floy seemed to feel Chen Lun's smile. Although she didn't know what he was thinking, she was infected by the positive emotion and her smile became more obvious.
Walsh, who acted as the coachman, felt a little emotional. Sir Jack is really a good brother!
For the sake of his seriously ill sister, he traveled a long distance to get her treatment!
He was so moved that he even thought of the eldest lady and young master of his own chamber of commerce. He wanted to take less money and return some of the employment fee.
But then he thought again, Sir Jack is a supernatural being and he must be rich, so he immediately gave up the idea of returning the money.
On second thought, I want to pay more.
…
Six days later.
The carriage was suddenly stopped.
It was very annoying to be suddenly interrupted when approaching Amber City. Chen Lun couldn't help but frown.
He was exhausted from all the traveling and didn't have a chance to take a shower or have a good meal. The hotel he stopped at was not very good , and Chen Lun wanted to enjoy himself after he got to Amber City.
At this time, there was a noisy sound outside the car.
There were two knocks on Chen Lun's carriage, and then the curtain was lifted.
An accompanying guard stood outside, bowed his head respectfully, and said to Chen Lun:
"Sir Jack, unfortunately we have encountered robbers.
But please rest assured, with the reputation of our Silver Dragon Chamber of Commerce, we will protect you and Miss Floyd to the death."
Chen Lun nodded silently.
"I believe in you."
Usually, escorts like this are accompanied by seven or eight fully armed guards, and they are not afraid of small-scale robbers and bandits.
The curtain was lowered again, and Chen Lun heard Walsh negotiating with the other party.
But for some unknown reason the talks broke down, and outside one could hear the crisp sound of metal friction, accompanied by shouting and cursing.
What followed was the collision of swords.
"Want to go down and take a look?"
Floyd said softly.
Chen Lun suddenly felt a little strange. This place was not far from Amber City, so why did such a group of bandits appear? Moreover, when they saw their well-equipped and well-mannered guards, they dared to confront them head-on. These bandits were either outnumbered or had something to rely on, or they were not smart.
"Stay in the car and don't move. I'll go down and take a look."
Chen Lun nodded and said, pulling aside the curtain and getting out of the carriage.
As soon as he went down, he saw the guards and the bandits fighting not far ahead.
The situation was just as Chen Lun had expected. Dozens of bandits were slaughtered one-sidedly in front of the guards.
Their rusty axes and sickles chopped on the guards' armor, causing no effective damage at all, while the guards' sharp swords could easily cut through their leather armor and linen clothes, drawing blood with every cut.
"Sir Jack."
Walsh, standing beside the carriage, saluted Chen Lun.
"Why did they suddenly start fighting?"
Chen Lun nodded in response and then asked.
Walsh seemed a little angry. He pointed at the robbers and said:
“I wanted to give them some money to get rid of them, but they insisted on checking the carriages…
Even if I, Walsh, die here today, I will never let these dirty bastards offend you and your lady!"
Chen Lun knew that the bald man was just speaking for politeness. He knew that he was a supernatural being. If it really came to that, he would not just stand by and watch the person die.
Chen Lun originally didn't intend to get involved, but Walsh's next words caught his attention:
"Sir Jack, I suspect these people are involved in human trafficking..."
