Kato Megumi wants to learn magic

Doomsday Natural Disaster Leaps Over Dragon Gate: Chapter 413 Chapter The Road to Success is Obstacled

At that time, many talented people emerged, and even the various aristocratic families contributed their efforts, and they all studied how to solve this problem. After all, the land could not be used for cultivation, which was a big deal!

Finally the problem was solved. It seemed that the gods had discovered something that could solve the problem of the land. As long as that thing was spread, the land would return to its original state.

According to the waiter, the thing that can make the land produce again seems to be a kind of golden powder, which is very precious and is called gold powder. It is transported and processed by people sent by the government. One or two ounces of it can restore 10 acres of land.

However, this gold powder is not free. The aristocratic families don’t know this, but if the common people want to restore their fields, they have to pay for it, 30 silver coins per tael.

30 silver coins are not a lot, but not a small amount either. Unless there is a natural disaster, a family would have to save and live frugally for half their lifetime to save up 50 silver coins. If it were normal, they would definitely not spend half their life savings to buy this thing.

However, without this thing, there will be no food. The price of food outside has skyrocketed. In such a situation, we have to not buy it, because once the old food is eaten up and there is no more food, people are about to die. Does anyone still care about money?

Therefore, those who were still willing to continue bought it after gritted their teeth.

Of course, the Imperial Dynasty is not unkind. Those who have no money can be allowed to buy on credit temporarily, but there will be interest. Even so, no one will refuse to buy. After all, regardless of the interest rate, this thing is a lifesaver now.

"Ah, life is really difficult these days. Sir, are you from out of town? I'm sure you have seen the scene outside."

The waiter sighed.

"I heard that there's chaos outside because there's no food! There's no such thing there, the land isn't producing, and there are those who want to fish in troubled waters and say they want to rebel against the empire, and now they're fighting a war with the empire! What a world!"

After hearing what the waiter said, Kato Megumi finally understood why the prosperity remained the same as it got closer to the imperial dynasty. It turned out that the problem of grain production had been solved.

"Then why is there still such chaos outside even though we have gold powder? If the imperial court distributes these to each county court, the chaos should be resolved quickly! With heaven and earth and food, rebellion will not be a big deal, right?"

Kato Megumi thought for a moment and asked.

With such good things, there shouldn't be such chaos in the imperial dynasty. However, the waiter looked around, then leaned over and whispered.

"The imperial court wants to do the same! But some corrupt officials insist on making money from the national disaster. It's okay here, but I heard that the farther you go, the more expensive it is. The county court a hundred miles away is said to have raised the price to 200 silver per tael. How can we ordinary people afford this price..."

Speaking of this, the waiter whispered mysteriously.

"And I heard this stuff is very expensive. If the princess hadn't forced the officials to distribute it, I'm afraid it wouldn't have reached us... It is said that those who rebel against the people are supported by corrupt officials from aristocratic families. They hope that the world will be in chaos and more people will die. Then they can collect more ownerless land."

"There are also rumors that those who are against the people are actually supported by some people, and the purpose behind this is to force the princess to abdicate!"

Seeing the waiter making faces and squinting, Kato Megumi blinked and moved away unnoticeably.

"These are supposed to be secrets, right? How do you, a waiter, know all this?"

"Hey, sir, you are so generous. You are obviously from another place and don't know much about this place. I will tell you everything about it."

"Besides, this is an inn. All kinds of people have been here before. Naturally, you will be more informed and can understand some clues."

Seeing the waiter smiling and making faces again, Kato Megumi really couldn't stand a rough guy who didn't look good like that in front of her, so she sighed helplessly and took out some silver and put it in the other's hand.

"Hehe, you are still objective and generous! I have a message for you."

The waiter whispered.

"I heard that the imperial capital no longer allows outsiders to enter or leave, so holding a pass is useless. However, as long as you have money, this matter is naturally easy. Since you are generous, I will recommend a place for you. I guarantee that you can successfully get a pass to enter the imperial capital!"

Then the waiter mentioned a place, and Kato Megumi nodded thoughtfully.

After knowing the news she wanted to know, Kato Megumi did not delay and left the inn.

When leaving the inn, the waiter greeted Kato Megumi enthusiastically, narrowed his eyes, and saw her off with a smile, but his not-so-pretty cheeks and those yellowish-brown and irregular front teeth made people feel depressed.

But she didn't act rudely. Instead, she nodded and turned to leave.

Kato Hui thought about it. This inn is not far from the imperial capital, and people come and go. Maybe the news from the other party is true? After all, there are so many refugees now. As an imperial capital of a dynasty, it seems that there is no problem to prohibit outsiders from entering. After all, the food crisis has been temporarily solved in the surrounding areas. Refugees can settle in the surrounding towns and don't have to squeeze into the imperial capital.

However, Kato Megumi knew very well that as the capital of a dynasty, there must be many opportunities, just like modern Tokyo. People tend to go to Tokyo to find jobs rather than in less prosperous cities.

After thinking for a while, Kato Megumi decided to go to the place the waiter mentioned. Where there is light, there is darkness. If it is forbidden from above, this will give those who are capable of clearing the levels a chance to make money. Who knows if there is a so-called capable person among the people known by the waiter?

However, she didn't see it. As she walked in one direction, the waiter behind her smiled and narrowed his eyes.

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"Hmm...it should be here."

Coming to a remote alley, Kato Megumi frowned as she looked at the dilapidated wooden door in front of her.

There was a tattered wooden sign on the door that was so worn that it was hard to see the inside of it. There was a gap in the step next to the door, and there was a door knocker missing from the wooden door. The description was exactly the same as that given by the waiter, so there shouldn't be any problem.

However, this remote place... doesn't look like the place where those people who do things privately live. Logically speaking, those who can get the pass must have powerful people behind them, and they would not live here.

The alley was filled with a damp smell, and Kato Megumi could even see various cockroaches and flies buzzing and crawling around in the corners.

She had some doubts in her mind, but she didn't feel any intuition and didn't feel threatened.

Now that she's here, no matter what role the waiter plays in this, Kato Megumi is now interested.

She wanted to see what the other party's purpose was.

Ignoring the sight hidden in the dark, Kato Megumi pulled the rusty door knocker and knocked gently.

dong dong——

"anyone there?"

ps: I have to stop posting for seven or eight days, I am a little uncomfortable

Doomsday Natural Disaster Leaps Over Dragon Gate: Chapter 414 Chapter Knowing Something is Wrong, Entering in Person

At the moment of knocking on the door, Kato Kei keenly heard something pause inside the door, and then a humming sound was heard, and then it suddenly stopped. There was silence, and after a long time, a rustling sound came from inside, and a sharp male voice suddenly sounded.

"Who!?"

A hesitant footstep came to the door and quietly opened it a crack. A pair of squinting eyes penetrated through the gap.

This person was seen looking at Kato Megumi with a vague scrutiny in his eyes.

"Who are you and what are you doing here?"

Kato Megumi looked at the man and replied.

"I'm here to apply for a pass to the imperial capital. I heard from the waiter at Tongfu Inn that you have the ability to issue a pass?"

"Lu Yin?"

The man hesitated for a moment, then looked at Kato Megumi, his eyes obscure and filled with unclear meaning.

"Have you brought enough money? You know, it costs a lot to get a travel permit."

"Of course I brought enough!"

Seeing that Kato Megumi nodded, with an expression that said "I'm not short of money", the man narrowed his eyes, then opened the shabby wooden door and invited Kato Megumi in.

"Come in..."

Kato Hui stepped in in response, and her vision suddenly widened. She saw the not-so-clean yard behind the shabby wooden door, the sloppy placement of tools, and the faint smell of blood in the air...

pat-

The wooden door behind him was locked suddenly, and the lock was particularly loud in this remote and dilapidated courtyard.

Seeing Kato Megumi looking around bravely, the man chuckled.

"Come on, let's go inside. Aren't you here to get a pass? Tell me what kind of pass you want.

The man's tone became a little subtle, and his eyes kept looking at Kato Megumi, his eyes flickering, as if he had some idea.

"it is good."

Kato Hui ignored him, responded calmly, and walked towards the open inner room.

Walking on the broken brick path, Kato Megumi pushed open the door and walked into the house.

The view inside the house is dim and the lighting is particularly poor. Although some candles are lit, it still gives people a creepy feeling.

It was only at this time that Kato Megumi saw that there were other people in the house, a woman and two men.

The woman looked like a middle-aged woman with a somewhat sour expression, but the clothes she was wearing were clean. When she saw Kato Megumi come in, she looked at her and then said something unclear.

"The girl is really good looking~"

However, Kato Megumi ignored her and looked at the other two men. These two men had ordinary looks, but they were very recognizable.

One of them had a beard and big eyes, as well as a small scar on his forehead, which showed that he had been injured; while the other one had no beard, but had a black mole the size of a fingernail on his right cheek with a hair on it.

Although it is an ordinary face, the unique parts of the body are easy to leave a deep impression on people.

At this time, the two men were also looking at Kato Megumi as if they were looking at some goods.

"Is this how you get the pass?"

Even though the situation seemed a little wrong, Kato Megumi still asked calmly, as if she could not see the situation clearly.

When the middle-aged woman saw that Kato Megumi had ignored her before, she said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Oh, you still don't understand the situation. Passenger permit? Where did you hear that we issue a passenger permit?"

It was obvious that he was secretly laughing at Kato Megumi's stupidity.

Unexpectedly, Kato Megumi just looked at her and blinked.

"The waiter at Tongfu Inn told me. Hmm? You don't have a pass?"

"The waiter at Tongfu Inn?"

Just when the middle-aged woman was confused.

With a click, the door behind him closed, and the man who opened the door for Kato Megumi came in.

"Hey, you're the San Gouzi from the village? Didn't you say before that you wanted to join us and make a fortune~"

As soon as the man started to explain, the three people in the room suddenly understood.

The man with the scar on his forehead said.

"So it's San Gouzi from your village. I didn't expect that he was really interested in this. It seems that he really wants to do this business."

"Hey, I told you she's talented. She brought such a big gift right away. She looks like a pretty virgin. With her looks, she can be the top girl in a brothel!"

The man with the mole on the other side touched his chin with one hand and looked at Kato Megumi with ill intent.

Unexpectedly, Kato Megumi smiled faintly and looked directly into his eyes.

This guy must be a fool...

The man with the mole muttered to himself, how can this woman still smile in such a situation? Can't she see what kind of situation she is in?

Kato Megumi looked around, looked at the four people with bad intentions, smelled the bloody smell in the air, and wrinkled her nose.

"So you are not doing guide work?"

"Hehe, this guy is still thinking about the pass... Is he a fool?"

The man chuckled and then sneered.

"Can't you see? The person who can serve as the guide has a strong backing. How can he be in this remote alley?"

"This place is dirty and messy, how could it be the first choice for those lackeys? There is nothing here except hiding. Hehehe, but what we need is hiding."

As the man chuckled, he cast his gaze at the middle-aged woman, who then spoke, comforting her with a kind look.

"To tell you the truth, sister, we are all human traffickers. We specialize in buying and selling people. So, you should know your situation."

The middle-aged woman looked at Kato Megumi and then continued.

"Now that you have fallen into our hands, you must be a runaway from a wealthy family, seeing how delicate you are. You can't escape even if you want to. You'd better listen to us obediently, so that you won't be punished and suffer superficial injuries."

"You know, your beauty can be sold for a good price. At worst, you can become a concubine of some high-ranking official. If you are disobedient and irritate others, and get hurt, don't blame us for being rude."

The middle-aged woman appeared to be comforting and caring, but her words were actually threatening. She thought the young girl in front of her would tremble, panic, or struggle, and she would then teach her a lesson, and then tame her and make her listen to her obediently.

However, the Hina in front of him was not what he expected at all. Instead, she simply blinked and asked.

"Well...what will happen if you don't obey?"

"Aren't you afraid of being punished by God for doing such a business? If you kidnap the children of a wealthy family, aren't you afraid of retaliation?"

In response to Kato Megumi's simple question, the scarred man next to him laughed.

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