"I'm leading a team to track down a traitor in the brigade, Gabriel." Samel paused, then briefly described Gabriel's appearance, emphasizing that there might be a child around 4 years old with him.
"So it's a traitor." Amber paused, "Then I won't waste your time. Someone in the clan did see someone who fits the description."
"He left here more than half a month ago, with a caravan."
“…” Sameer fell silent. He had considered that he was late, and even felt that there was a high possibility that he was late, but he did not expect to be so late.
The other party was even lucky enough to encounter a caravan, which has probably already entered the rainforest!
The rainforest is so big, it’s really impossible to find it.
Sameer thought so much, but he didn't show any of it on the surface. He was just thinking.
"If you are from Thutmose, you can resupply here if you need anything, or you can rest for a few days before making further plans."
"Thank you for your kindness." Sameer nodded to Amber.
We were disrespectful to the other side's men before, so how can we still have the nerve to stay here for long?
"Time is short, so we won't bother you any longer. We'll leave after we've replenished our supplies."
As he spoke, Sameer placed a small packet of Mora on the table, nodded to Amber again, and walked out of the reception room with his men.
What reached his ears was the idiot's howl of pain, which only made Sameer feel irritated.
Keeping such a fool will only cause a bigger mess later, so why not...
Sameer secretly developed murderous intentions, but he did not show it. He just asked his men to fill the kettle with water.
He had already paid more than the water was worth, and the extra amount was just compensation. As long as the other party did not hold a grudge against Thutmose, it would all be worth it.
Thinking that it was this idiot who caused all this, Samel's anger suddenly rose a little more.
...I will never let him die too easily.
……
Only after confirming with Yi that Samel and his group had left did Gabriel dare to speak with peace of mind. He was glad that Amber's plan had succeeded, and that he and little Jade had gained true freedom.
Amber signaled to Gabriel not to worry. In fact, judging by the difference between Gabriel and before, as long as he did not take off his dust mask, no one would be able to connect the two together. And in a few years, when his appearance changed, no one would connect the two together even more.
The two walked out of the meeting room while chatting. Amber put away the Mora bag, picked up the two fingers, and threw them somewhere outside the door. This place would be used as a classroom at night, and it would look ugly to leave these two fingers there.
As Sameer and his group walked further and further away, and night was getting closer, the reception room was once again filled with children, um... including Gabriel.
It looked very out of place for such a big guy like him to sit next to the child.
The teaching continued until it was completely dark. The members of the Chi Nian clan, who did not have much entertainment, began to prepare for bed one by one. Compared to the beginning, there were a few more houses now. Although it was still crowded, it was not so tense.
The night watchmen who had been arranged long ago were sticking to their posts. Amber lay on the hardwood board, silently pulling the thick clothes that served as a temporary blanket.
As the good season passes, the temperature difference will become larger and larger. When she goes to Kawanyi this time, she also needs to find a suitable caravan and ask them to send some quilts and clothes to the Chi Nian clan later.
Amber turned over and looked at Yi who had fallen asleep beside her, thinking about the various supplies that were currently lacking.
Besides Yi, there is another female member of the tribe here. The three of them are squeezed into one room, but it is much better than at the beginning.
Ah... there are really still many things missing; Amber once again lamented the difficulty of being a leader, put away her chaotic thoughts, and fell asleep.
Silent all night.
The next day, Amber got up early and called several deputies from the clan to complete the work that needed to be ensured while she was away.
In fact, it is not much. It is nothing more than ensuring that all the tasks that the clan is already carrying out can be completed smoothly. At the same time, he is responsible for teaching the children to recognize words.
Yi's ability is enough to deal with these.
After confirming that nothing was left out, Amber took enough money and some luggage and headed towards the sand wall.
On her back was a backpack she had modified herself, which contained food, water, and a coat. On her waist were several throwing knives and a small bag containing elemental flasks. As usual, she held her most commonly used spear in her hand, which also served as a walking stick.
As she walked, the bag containing Mora jingled, a sound that no one would dislike.
The so-called Mora is the common currency of Teyvat. It is not only a coin, but also one of the important materials in alchemy. It can be said that it itself has a very high value and is a natural "general equivalent".
Different from the Mora that was sacrificed for the sake of gameplay in the game, the actual Mora has different face values, and the prices are not as outrageous as in the game. If it is really according to the game, Mora has no face value and buying food costs thousands of Mora. That scene is too ridiculous.
It is too unrealistic to need to push a cart of Mora for just any meal. Well... the most urgent thing is to ban art students from entering the beer hall!
"Huh..." Amber took a deep breath and weighed the Mora bag. There were at least 10 Moras in it, which was a large part of the clan's inventory. If these Moras were just left there without being traded, they would be of little use. So Amber simply took a lot of them away.
In fact, the wealth she obtained from exploring the ruins was enormous, but naturally she couldn't take it out during the migration. There was nothing she could do about it.
The windy period has passed, but there is still some wind, and combined with the low temperature in the morning, Amber put on a coat.
The coat is not good-looking, but it is warm enough and can cover the calves. This is also to cope with the temperature difference. It is one of the common clothing in the desert.
A person's journey is lonely. There are only rock walls and sand all around, as well as cacti and thorny palms that can be seen from time to time. Apart from these, there are very few things. Amber can't help but envy the traveler.
At the very least... I have Paimeng's constant companionship, and there is someone to chat and cheer me up during the journey.
But speaking of the Traveler... I think of little Jade. Little Jade is probably only 4 or 5 years old now. And when the Traveler meets Gabriel and Jade in the game, Jade looks to be at least 16 or 17 years old. In other words...
...Another 12 years?
Alas - by then I will be an old lady in my 30s.
Amber was singing bad songs in her heart, but she actually didn't care about it at all. The longer the time, the better. It was just right for her to focus on her career. Maybe when the travelers came to the desert, her side would become a large artificial oasis. That would surely be a great scene.
Although the timeline in the game is always extremely chaotic, it is very likely that it will be a long time before the traveler arrives at Xumi, so those things that happen in the short term have nothing to do with me.
Amber kept talking to herself as she crossed one rock wall after another. She didn't notice that just behind the rock wall, the bodies of the members of the brigade who had offended Gabriel were half-buried in the yellow sand. Her perception was indeed sharp, but that required active perception. She naturally couldn't notice it passively.
But even if she noticed, Amber wouldn't feel anything.
That's how the desert is. Idiots always die in various accidents. It's very normal.
Amber hummed a few looping syllables. It was one of the familiar melodies that remained in her memory, but now she only remembered this one.
Amber walked along the road between the rock walls in the wind-eroded area. As the temperature rose, she took off her coat and put it away. After walking and stopping for several hours, it was time for the hottest period.
The current temperature difference is not fatal, but Amber does not want to move in such a temperature. It is no different from the original migration now, so it can be more leisurely.
Amber saw a group of people resting under the rock wall from afar - it was a caravan of the Sand People.
She secretly thanked her luck and slowly closed the distance.
Most caravans are relatively friendly. As long as they pay, they usually don't mind taking a few more people with them. Generally speaking, it is always safer to have more people than to be alone, and more importantly - at least it won't be so boring.
With this thought in mind, Amber approached the caravan's resting place.
Chapter 14: The Blazing Hunter and the Lion Cub
Amber was lucky. The caravan showed great goodwill towards her arrival. After a brief conversation, they accepted Amber's request and didn't even ask for money.
This may be because Amber appears to be quite powerful and wields a weapon that can harness elemental forces, which is why he is so easy to talk to, but overall it is a good thing.
This is a caravan composed entirely of people of the sand. The entire team consists of 4 pack animals and more than people. The pack animals are carrying some goods - such as spices that are special products of the desert, animal products and so on.
The leader was a businessman in his 40s who looked very experienced. His name was "Wadiye". It was he who welcomed Amber's arrival. When he heard that Amber was also going to Kawanyi, he readily agreed to Amber's request to go with him.
"This time I spent a lot of money to hire people from the Blazing Beast Hunters as bodyguards." Wadiye explained to Amber with a hint of pride in his tone.
"Oh? That's really generous." Amber was not stingy with compliments and agreement. Proper use of these techniques can greatly increase the other person's favorability towards oneself.
In fact, it is reasonable for Wadiye to feel proud of this. The Blazing Beast Hunters are a long-established mercenary gilded brigade, and their strength is absolutely trustworthy.
"Haha, of course." Wadiye laughed heartily and cheerfully. He pointed at the goods on the pack animals' backs and spoke again, "I spent a lot of effort to get these from the clans in the north. They're spices produced by sandworms. They're all top-notch, high-end goods."
"High-end goods like this naturally cost more. Hiring Blazing Hunters to guard them is also to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Wadiye seems to be harmless, but this is because he has already determined that Amber is not a greedy person. He has an extraordinary talent. Just by looking at a person's face, he can roughly determine the person's character. Coupled with his rich business experience, it can be called "the art of judging people."
With this ability, he can always find suitable partners.
In his eyes... Amber looks very extraordinary. Under her eagle-like eyes is an unshakable belief, and the temperament radiating from the inside out is enough to prove that this person is definitely not a reckless person. He is very likely to be very wise. He may not be very outstanding in terms of martial arts, but such a person will definitely shine wherever he is. "Expressing goodwill" like this can essentially be a kind of "investment."
Whether it is business or anything else, the core concept is similar. You should make more friends and fewer enemies, so that the road will be easier to walk.
"It's actually a spice produced by sandworms. I've heard that this spice can be processed into high-end incense, which has a calming effect. Many wealthy people and scholars like to light one indoors."
"You are truly knowledgeable and talented." Wadiye thought to himself that he had not misjudged him. In fact, not many people knew the effects of something like this. Even among the clans that produced this spice, a large part of them did not understand its effects.
Only when we know that something is valuable and can be sold for money will we consciously cultivate and collect it.
"I've only heard a little about it." Amber smiled.
The caravan attendants who often followed Wadiye were already accustomed to his style. Seeing the two men exchanging business compliments without any sign of embarrassment, they felt that Wadiye must have found someone he wanted to establish a cooperative relationship with.
That's a good thing; he rarely makes mistakes in this area.
On the contrary, the Blazing Beast Hunters who followed the caravan were a little uncomfortable. While others were sitting on the ground to rest, they were still standing, alert to the surrounding situation, and very dedicated.
They frequently cast their gazes at the two people who were praising each other, and subconsciously felt embarrassed for them.
That tone...that expression, don't they feel embarrassed?
But they were experienced mercenaries after all, and they were good at managing their expressions. The embarrassment in their hearts did not show on their faces, but there was an exception.
She was a girl who looked to be no more than 12 years old. She carried a large sword on her back that was very disproportionate to her height. Although she didn't look very strong from her figure, she already had the aura of a warrior.
It wasn't so strange to see a newly grown child in a mercenary group - the people of the sand weren't that delicate, but it was strange to see him appear during the official Blazing Beast Hunting mission.
Everyone knows that Blazing Beast Hunter values the spirit of contract. As long as the employer does not set a trap for Blazing Beast Hunter, they will definitely try their best to complete the commission. It is almost impossible to send a 12-year-old girl, who usually means "not yet qualified", in a formal commission like this.
Then... there is basically only one possibility left, that this girl already has the ability to participate in formal missions.
Her lion-like sharp eyes looked at the two people who were flattering each other from time to time. Compared with others, her expression management was naturally not so good, and a slightly embarrassed look was evident.
Amber naturally also noticed the people who were observing her. Judging from their physical fitness and the "Blazing Beast Hunter" logo they wore, they were the mercenaries.
They observed Amber, and Amber also observed them out of the corner of her eye. Naturally, one of the girls caught Amber's attention, and she was a little surprised.
I didn't expect that this girl, who looks no more than 12 years old, already has the ability to accept formal commissions. Obviously, judging from her appearance, one would not think she is that strong.
It is true that you can’t judge a book by its cover.
"Those are the guards I hired." Wadiye noticed that Amber was observing the mercenaries of the Blazing Beast Hunters, so he introduced them.
"It can be seen that they are all good players, worthy of being Blazing Beast Hunters." Amber praised from the bottom of her heart. With the quality of these people, if they fought alone, she was confident that she could crush them with her flexible fighting style. It would be difficult to deal with two of them at the same time, and she would inevitably get injured. Dealing with three of them at the same time would be a tough battle.
If it were the current Gabriel, it would not be a problem for him to deal with three at the same time, and he would still have a good chance of winning against five.
But when it comes to escaping and playing dirty, Amber is confident that she can defeat Gabriel.
"-Even that little kid who's only about 12 years old has fighting power that's not inferior to her companions." Amber added.
"Good eyesight." Wadiye praised from the bottom of his heart.
Although it didn't take him long to see through this, this was his talent, which he relied on for survival, and with the help of experience, Amber was no slower than him.
It really is true that there are always people better than you. Just as the young mercenary is a "genius" in combat, Amber in front of him is also a "genius" in another aspect.
He really gained a lot of knowledge today.
"Hey, calling me a kid directly is a bit disrespectful, isn't it?" Dixia didn't want to interrupt, but the two of them were talking about herself, and she couldn't ignore the voices if she didn't want to.
Now that she had heard all that, she didn't want to pretend she hadn't heard it anymore. She also wanted to see how capable this person, whom Wadiye valued so much, was.
"Huhu..." Amber chuckled, but there was no disparagement in her words.
"I'm sorry, but what should I address you?" Amber asked Dishiya. She didn't treat Dishiya as a superior simply because she was young. Instead, she treated Dishiya as someone of the same level as herself and talked to her.
"Dixia." Dixia naturally noticed the respect in Amber's words. Although she was not used to such polite words...it was better than offensive words.
She thought about it and added again.
"The cub of the Blazing Hunter—Dishia."
Although Dixia is like an adult mercenary in terms of strength and style, he is still only 12 years old, and some childish behaviors still exist, such as - he likes to talk about titles all the time.
"Dishia, the young lion of the Blazing Hunter, I've got that." Amber had a smile between her eyebrows. Dishia felt a little ashamed when she looked at this face. She didn't feel anything when she read it out herself before, but why did it become so strange when this person repeated it?
Dixia felt a little regretful for having gone to the trouble of adding the title.
Amber noticed Dishia's somewhat unnatural behavior and also sensed the hint of shame that flashed across her face, which made her feel very happy, like teasing a cat.
But Dishia is not a cat. As her name suggests, she is indeed a lion—a young lion cub with sharp claws and fangs.
So it’s better to keep jokes to a minimum.
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