This is a dark restaurant. There is only one window without glass. It is just pasted with a piece of worn parchment. When the wind blows, the parchment always flutters. There are many things in the restaurant.
There was a faint smoky smell, like something was burnt, but soon a fat cook came over swinging her plump butt, holding a large round wooden plate in her hand, which exuded a sweet smell.
smell.
With a clang, the wooden plate was placed on the table, and the room was filled with the aroma of baked apples.
The door of the restaurant is open so that it can be cooler in the restaurant, but there are not many people in the restaurant at this time. Occasionally a homeless man walks by in front of the restaurant. As long as he stops in front of the restaurant, the fat cook in the restaurant will curse.
He walked out and stuffed the black bread in his hand into the homeless man's arms.
"I'm sorry, you two are out of work."
Surdak said this without any sincerity. When he spoke, he was holding the file in his hand and filing the magic core on the table very seriously.
He seemed very focused and cautious, fearing that if he filed more inside, he would damage the magic crystal inside. This was a little different from other gamblers. In Mashenka's view, if Knight Surdak keeps doing this
If the polishing continues, it will take him at least three months to polish a bag of magic cores.
The two girls, Kaka and Zora, still haven't recovered from their emotions. They have experienced a lot in the past half day.
The fat cook shouted with a loud voice: "Kaka, come and cut the apple pie so that your guests can taste the authentic Epsom flavor."
Seeing that the somewhat lost Kaka finally came to his senses, the fat cook put the rag in her hand on the table and wiped it casually, then sat down.
When her fat buttocks touched the chair, the chair seemed to let out a painful whine.
'squeak'
The fat cook didn't care at all. She stood next to Kaka and said, "If you ask me, Kaka, you and Zora should have come to my place earlier to help me. It's not that easy to work outside."
Kaka was cutting apple pie. When he heard the fat cook say this, he immediately complained: "But Aunt Olenka, are you sure your restaurant can support the three of us? If you don't give out bread for free,
For those homeless people, I think maybe the business can be better."
"No matter what, you two will never go hungry." The fat cook glared and said in a loud voice.
Although Kaka didn't say anything, she still looked reluctant. It wasn't that she disliked the dilapidated restaurant, but she was worried about adding to the burden on Aunt Olenka.
Zora, who was sitting next to Kaka, kept her head lowered and acted a little shy. But when she talked about working in a restaurant, she raised her head and said firmly: "Aunt Olenka, I can't stay.
Come down!"
The fat cook felt a little incomprehensible. She spread her hands to try, pressed her elbows on the table, and asked Zora: "Why? Zora, what are you thinking in your little head?"
Zora whispered: "I want to save some money, Mashenka should go to the Warrior Academy to study..."
Hearing Zora say this, Fat Cook and Kaka both looked strange, and Fat Cook did not continue.
On the other hand, Kaka said to Zora: "Your idea is good, but it is a bit unrealistic. I'm afraid you don't know that the most shabby warrior academy in Epsom City also requires five gold coins in tuition per year, and you have to study continuously.
In four years, what if Mashenka can get that piece of soldier's certificate? It's not like he has to join an infantry regiment and train on the battlefield for three days. The world is so uneven now. With such a sum of money, what else can he do?
How about using some connections and letting Mashenka stay in the logistics force for three years!"
Mashenka, who was sitting next to Suldak, also said very ambitiously: "Sister, I can handle my own affairs!"
But can he? Surdak knows that he obviously can't. His daily income as a guide is very irregular, and it is impossible to earn enough hardware in just over a year.
Surdak put down the magic core in his hand, raised his head and asked Mashenka: "Are you going to study at the Warrior Academy?"
"Yes, I want to be a swordsman." Mashenka replied.
From what Suldak knew, it seemed that every Benar wanted to be a swordsman.
Aunt Olenka winked at Kaka and said to Kaka: "By the way, we still have ale here, Kaka, go and bring it for me."
As soon as the fat cook and Kaka left, the atmosphere became a little awkward.
Surdak felt that he should help Mashenka, so he coughed twice and said: "Ahem, Mashenka, there are some things I think I can help with. If it's just a matter of tuition, I can help you.
But while you are studying in the college, you are not going to hang out with people. I don’t advocate hanging around in the college. Rather than doing that, it is better to keep the money and start a small business. While you are studying in the college, you
You need to have a big goal and countless small goals, and then work hard to achieve each goal.”
Mashenka did not expect that Surdak would offer to sponsor him, so he quickly refused: "Master Knight, thank you for your kindness, I..."
Suldak waved his hand slightly, interrupted him, and said, "Don't refuse it yet. Of course, my support cannot be free."
Zora lowered her head, as if she had thought of something. She felt that she might be the price mentioned by Knight Surdak. If Knight Surdak proposed it, would she agree or refuse? Thinking of this, she also thought of the next step.
All of these, the girl Zora's face suddenly turned red to her ears...
Surdak stared at Mashenka and said: "I need to work for me for free for one year after you graduate, and then see your performance to decide whether you can stay."
Zora raised her head in surprise and looked at Suldak. She didn't expect that what he proposed was such a condition.
Mashenka asked Surdak with a face of surprise: "Master Knight, are you saying that you are going to hire me after I graduate?"
Surdak thought about his future path. He didn't have a clue yet, but at this time he could only bite the bullet and continue: "That's pretty much what it means, but you still need to find opportunities to serve in the military after graduation. Sometimes we
The laws of the Green Empire must be respected."
"Of course there is no problem with this." Mashenka was overjoyed at Surdak's promise. He stood up from the chair, straightened his body, saluted a less than standard military salute, and then said loudly: "Thank you, Lord Knight.
."
"My name is Knight Surdak." Knight 'Suldak' emphasized his name seriously, which has almost become his habit.
Mashenka immediately said: "Thank you, Lord Knight Surdak!"
Suldak ate a piece of apple pie. There was no honey added, so the pie was a little sour. He put down the knife calmly and said: "Grow up as soon as possible to protect the relatives and those around you."
your people."
Mashenka seemed a little excited and said to Surdak: "I understand, Sir Knight Surdak! I will try my best to do it."
At this time, Surdak grabbed the two magic cores placed on the table. The magic cores were covered with debris and dust from the polishing process. They looked like two dirty stones. Surdak
He picked up the water glass next to him and said: "Okay, these two magic cores are almost polished. There should be some left over to give you the tuition for the warrior academy."
After saying that, he poured the water in the cup onto the two magic cores. An incredible scene happened. With the sound of the magic cores, the gray powder was washed down by the water, and the amber crystals inside were revealed with a halo like running water.
, that dazzling light made the siblings on the table almost hold their breath. They stared at the two crystals in front of them with wide eyes. Mashenka reached out and picked up a magic crystal, holding the magic crystal in his hand.
That hand couldn't help but tremble.
Suldak's voice reached the ears of the two siblings: "Don't be surprised. This world is full of incredible things. Maybe one day, you will become a person like me."
The big boy Mashenka looked at Surdak with admiration and couldn't help shouting: "Knight Surdak..."
Suldak tidied his leather armor, dusted off the fine powder from his body, stood up and said to Mashenka: "Okay, thank you for your hospitality. I like Aunt Olenka's apples very much."
Pie, its sour taste is very appetizing..."
Suldak said as he walked out of the restaurant.
By the time Mashenka chased him outside the restaurant, Surdak had disappeared into the bustling crowd and was no longer visible.