One of them was almost exhausted, and the other was exhausted because his body was overloaded.
Snap—pop—
Almost in one movement, they collapsed side by side against the train door.
You push and I push, and the two of them begin to breathe rhythmically.
"call......"
"I'm exhausted."
Adjusting his collar with his trembling hands, Ronald asked intermittently:
"Na...Naissus."
"Didn't you just say you were infallible?"
Glancing at Ronald with a tilted head, Nessos instantly made an excuse for himself:
"This is actually not my problem."
"Didn't my shoes break in Montenegro?"
"It turned out that the soles of the shoes I found in the villa in Montenegro were different from the ones I usually wear, which directly caused my feet to slip."
"Otherwise, I would never have such a problem."
"..."
Looking at Nessos's expression of "I believe it anyway, it's up to you whether you believe it or not", Ronald could only shake his head helplessly:
"Fine."
"Anyway, we're in the car."
————
On both sides of the train, the scenery flies by.
The position of the stars above had not changed yet, and the woods on both sides of the railway track began to become sparse.
Stay away from the direction approaching the big forest, although the surroundings are still deserted.
But it is also gradually leaving the silence of no man's land.
Based on his observations of the sky over the past few days, Ronald was certain that the train was heading southwest.
If I remember correctly...
That's the direction to the seaside.
Slowly, Ronald asked:
"Naissus, is this train going to the beach?"
Nessos nodded:
"That's right."
"Before arriving at Burrenwich, the Dongfeng also passed through two towns in the coastal area..."
Ronald noticed a word:
"Dongfeng?"
Sensing the doubtful tone of his companion, Nessos continued to explain:
"That's right, it's the Dongfeng."
"Her Majesty the Queen gave this train this name because it starts from Springs, the capital of Grid, and goes all the way east to the easternmost border of the empire."
"That's it..."
The two chatted with questions and answers, and the time passed by minute by second.
About a quarter of an hour later.
Nessos stood up holding the carriage behind him and patted the dust on his clothes:
"Follow this time."
"I'll get off the bus at the next town after dawn tomorrow morning."
Ronald looked up and saw his companion.
In other words, the first man who could be called a friend after time travel is looking at him with his steel blue pupils, which are the color of separation.
Immediately, Nessos stretched out his hand to Ronald, who was still sitting on the ground:
"Come on, Ronald."
"Um."
Holding the opponent's extended palm, Ronald stood up.
They had rested for more than a quarter of an hour, and now it was time to move.
"Naissus, we..."
"Listen to me, Ronald."
Just as he was about to speak, Ronald was interrupted by Nessos.
Mr. Xingshang said to him while holding the handle of the carriage and climbing to the roof.
"You are different from me."
"There's no need to stay in that boring seaside town."
"Or Burrenwich, two stops away, or the end of this train, the nation's capital, Springs."
"That kind of place is where people like you should show their abilities."
While following the other party, Ronald immediately explained:
"I......"
"I know."
This time, it was Nessus who interrupted Ronald again.
After standing on the roof of the car and dragging Ronald up who was also climbing up, Mr. Xingshang said in a very complicated tone:
"You have a problem that's hard to talk about, I can tell."
"So don't worry, I can prepare your identity and a place to stay."
"Even if it's a personal investment on my part."
"is that OK?"
"..."
Ronald was silent.
With the eyesight of my companion, it was only natural that I could see that he had problems along the way.
Therefore, he is a little unsure now.
Is this 'investment' a 'personal investment' as Nessos said, or is there something deeper?
Insufficient conditions——
Can't judge.
Standing firmly on the roof of the train, letting the cold wind blow up the corners of his coat.
Ronald can find an excuse and just shirk it.
Such reasons are nothing more than his brain, and he can find a lot of them.
But after all, he is not the kind of rational machine that maintains a detached attitude at all times. After the two people experienced life and death like this, he could not simply reject Nessos.
"..."
Nessus saw Ronald's silence in his eyes.
Then the merchant laughed.
"Ha ha."
"A smart guy like you just likes to think too much."
"Let's go first, let's go to the car in front."
Next to Nassus who was leading the way, Ronald asked:
"The carriage in front?"
"Are you prepared in advance?"
"That's right." In response to Ronald's question, Nessos simply admitted, "When this train departed, I reserved an exclusive carriage. We just need to rush there without disturbing others."
"..."
Interesting.
When this train set off, Nessos was obviously still playing wilderness survival game with himself.
How is it possible to go to the station to buy a ticket!
To take a step back, even if this is a reserved ticket.
Nessos had also been active in the merchant team for a long time before and had no chance to buy a ticket.
There is only one explanation——
Nessos had other companions who bought the ticket for him before the train departed.
That's why this guy is so eager to board this train!
But then, new problems arise.
If the Montenegro incident had not occurred, they should have rushed to the seaside town as originally planned.
At the speed of the merchant caravan, Nassos would not be able to make it in time.
Why?
"..."
Ronald was deep in thought behind him, while Nessos was leading the way and didn't notice anything.
After passing three carriages on top of the train.
He looked around and counted the number of carriages, and then said:
"That's it."
"The third compartment below, near the front of the car, is our destination."
"good."
The roof of the car was rolled down. Because we were driving at night, the door of the car was locked.
After placing his ear against the car door and confirming that the night watchman was not on the other side of the car, Nessos began to tinker with the iron lock on the door.
Click——
Just like in Montenegro, even though the train's door lock was much more advanced, Nessos still quickly pried it open.
Quietly opening the carriage door, the two of them slipped in under the cover of night.
The interior decoration of the car is very nice.
Waxed wooden interiors are placed in every corner of the carriage, including some shiny metal ornaments, and the aisle on the right side of the train, which serves as the passage, is also covered with red and yellow carpets.
Refer to the era this world is in.
This is definitely one of the best carriages on the train!
After leading Ronald to the door of the third compartment of the car, Nessos touched the door lightly with his finger, then opened the door and walked inside.
In the carriage, the two people sat opposite each other.
Feel the cushioned benches and look at the night view passing by outside the car window.