Chris's Faith of Fire

"That's right, just like I recruited you, they also recruited new members. Ah, you have to say lackey in front of everyone. After all, you are not trusted yet. You have to pay attention to every word and action."

"Um……"

mixed feelings.

In fact, I don't really want to join the thieves organization. No matter how legitimate the reason is, it is still theft.

At this time, Akari came over and patted me on the shoulder, as if he had read my mind.

"Don't think too much, I said it... We are lawbreakers, always have been. When you were in the sewer just now, you asked me why we did this kind of thing, and I can answer you now, it is to achieve Our own goals are the same for everyone, and they will eventually reach the same goal by different paths. You must overcome this psychological barrier to find something more important."

"Something more important?"

"Yes, that's what you really want to do. Everything else is just a preparation for that thing. We generally call that kind of thing 'ideal'."

How long has it been since I heard this word?

In my previous life, I wanted to paint and create music, but all ended in failure... In the end, I completely lost interest in these things.

After reincarnation, what is my ideal...

Originally it didn't exist. I was born into the most noble family in Garnet, I had no worries about food and clothing, and my fiancée was also a gentle and lovely boy.

Boys, just put up with this for now. Generally speaking, I don't have any dissatisfaction.

Ideals can only arise from strong desires and eagerness to obtain them. This is the ideal.

It is extremely difficult to achieve it, and you may not see any trace of your ideal until you die.

To chase, to challenge...

Even an ugly fall can be viewed as a scar of glory.

This is what I understand as the path taken for the ideal.

"Do you have an ideal? Chijiu."

"Of course, I want to return to my hometown."

She replied without thinking.

"..."

"Go back to a place where you can no longer go back, and no one will accept you if you go back."

"Is that so..."

"That's it. Chris should think carefully. Being confused will slow down our movements. If there is a security team in the future, our work will be even harder."

"Yes."

She didn't call me "Cat", but properly called me by my real name.

But at this time, I could only respond with a listless attitude.

Chijiu didn't seem to intend to continue asking, and the topic should be over at this point.

I just want a quick break.

"Speaking of which, Chris, what weapons are you good at?"

"arms?"

"Yes...it is still necessary to have something for self-defense, but it seems that you don't have one."

"The one I had before was a dagger."

"It's a perfect weapon for thieves, isn't it?"

"But I was sold..."

"It doesn't matter. Everyone is forced by life. Tomorrow we will go to the market to choose one for you. We just got paid."

Buy weapons...

It was the first time since I came to this city that someone wanted to go out with me.

As she said, it might be better to adapt sooner rather than later.

"Okay, let's go tomorrow."

"Goodnight then, Chrissy."

"Good night……"

people with ideals.

Chapter 87 87. Cats and Dogs——1

Swords are very expensive, and only now can I realize how precious money is.

In the royal palace of Lodculosaint, there was a sandalwood-carved dressing table in the room of my former princess. When you open the drawer, you can see that it contains colorful gems, each of which can be sold for thousands of Aprils. Luxurious things.

The princess's life is luxurious and wasteful. I don't think the Garnet royal family is more thrifty than other countries. When you are a king, you may have to use the best things. Everything you say and do reveals the status of the royal family. , will being a frugal king inspire the people?

"Come on, you are so poor that you can't even afford clothes and you still go to meet nobles from other countries. It's less embarrassing... I really don't want others to know that I am a Garnet."

More reactions are closer to this.

I saw a businessman wearing a jeweled hat coming to the shop in the north of the central square to buy a self-defense weapon for his son. The sword had a silver blade and the handle was inlaid with the same sapphire as the businessman’s hat. The sword was probably made of Damascus steel has a unique pattern that is very eye-catching.

"Wow...that's great."

The merchant's son happily looked at the toy he just got, and happily pulled it out and put it back into its sheath.

"Although such a sword is beautiful and sharp, it is not practical."

"Yeah...but I still think it's beautiful."

There is a difference in style between the northern and southern areas of the square. Most of the merchants and customers coming in and out of the northern part are wearing silk and gauze clothes. The storefronts are brightly painted and the walls are decorated with various patterns, which can only be seen through the display windows. to their items marked with astronomical prices.

"Get out of here."

"Um……"

When I was at Rode Cullosinte, I had never been so fascinated by the world north of the square.

If I wanted to, I could enter any store and be greeted by the owner himself, calling me by my full name and adding a long list of adjectives.

Although that kind of life feels quite pleasant, it is not what I really want.

Sophie and Fami were both close to me, but they never considered me a friend.I walked at the front of the road and they followed closely behind me, carrying my luggage and shopping bags.Fami once tried to get closer to me, but was rejected by me.

Looking back now, I really did something stupid.

Where are Lian and Fami now?

I hope they can achieve their goal of finding a hero sooner than I can.

Nefera, please bless...

"Anything on your mind?"

Chijiu glanced here and said.

"A little……"

"Can I ask?"

"It's about old friends."

"Let's talk about it later when we have time."

"That's right. It's still most important to choose a weapon now."

Along the square and through the central fountain, we return to the world in the south, the world of civilians.

People here only wear linen clothes, and the shops are only lightly polished with stones. Most of the shops do not employ clerks.

Compared to the well-organized north side, the planning here is a little more chaotic. There are even vendors fighting for location, and the security is also poor... but it is also more energetic.

"Why go to the market in the north if you plan to buy here from the beginning~"

I pretended to be unhappy and pouted. Although I wasn't really angry with her, I felt that the conversation wouldn't be able to continue if I didn't do this.As for why you deliberately pretend to be unhappy, is it probably a girl’s instinct?I can't understand it myself.

"Cat, what do you think of the shops to the north?"

"Features?"

There are shops on both sides extending forward from the square avenue. This group of shops is maintained in this central position in the north, and further forward are the villas and residences of the nobles.The lord of the city lives in the castle at the top leaning against the mountain building.

"Don't you mean...well."

Does she plan to go to the aristocratic area to steal in the future?

Akagi put a finger to my lips and smiled softly, as he always did.

"It's time for us to pick out weapons."

"Uh-huh……"

I won't say anything more. I don't know what happened in the organization yesterday, but today Chijiu will ask me to prepare for the next mission, which will still be in the noble area.This aristocratic area of ​​the city is a forbidden area for us. It's okay to walk around the edge market for a while, but entering the residences of the aristocrats will easily attract the attention of the guards.In the case of Rodkulosaint, those who guard the noble areas are elite soldiers.

Chijiu probably has her own ideas, but I have to gradually learn to observe and not be completely controlled by her.

She took me to a blacksmith shop on the street. It looked like a broken room. A not-so-exquisite iron sword was randomly inserted into a cylinder on one side. There was an oven in the middle of the room, and there was a bellows next to the oven. When the man inside pulled the bellows, I felt a blast of hot air coming towards me.Sweat poured from the man's back.The master blacksmith placed the red-hot iron block on the anvil and hammered it into shape with a sledgehammer. It could be seen that he was forging a long sword.

The blacksmith's half-naked body looked fair and smooth, and his short black hair was stained with sweat and full of energy. He looked very young.

As a knife maker, the older you are, the more experienced you are. I couldn't help but have some doubts about Miss Akagi who brought me to this shop.

Just when I was about to open my mouth, Akagi approached the young blacksmith in a cat-walking manner. Her movements were silent, and the young man continued to focus on forging the sword without realizing it.

I always feel like this is very dangerous!

However, it seemed that this idea was already a step too late. Miss Akaba patted the blacksmith on the back. He immediately straightened his back and the red iron block held in the pliers in his left hand fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

"Miss Akari? Fortunately, I'm used to it. Don't do this kind of thing again. It's really dangerous!"

The young man's voice was filled with helplessness and fatigue, and it could be seen that Miss Akagi was a habitual offender.

"Sorry, sorry~ I couldn't help but want to tease you when I saw you looking so serious. How about it? Has your technology improved?"

"Master has asked me to play sword fighting alone. Look at the samples over there, they are all made in the past few days."

While the little blacksmith carefully picked up the iron block with iron tongs and put it back into the furnace for heating, he pointed at the cylinder with several swords inserted at the door. It turns out that this is his work.

"Hoho, you really shouldn't have put these at the door. It seems like it will affect your master's business."

"If you're being sarcastic, leave quickly. Who is that little boy behind you? Is he your new male companion? It's really a bad idea."

well?Someone finally showed up and didn’t treat me as a girl!But I don’t know why I feel a little complicated inside. Could it be that I actually hope to be recognized?

Hearing his words, Chijiu didn't mind the sweating body and pressed her plump breasts against the young blacksmith's back.

"What's wrong, jealous?"

"No way...Master said it would be foolish to invest in a woman like you."

"Haha, that's very well said, but you misunderstood. This is a lovely girl."

After listening to Chijiu's words, the young man stopped what he was doing. He put the tools and the red-hot iron aside and looked at me carefully from head to toe, probably for more than ten seconds.If you look again, you will be charged...

"I see, it's so rude... She is indeed a cute little girl, so what are you doing here today?"

I stepped forward.

"I want a dagger."

"Come here."

After saying that, we followed together. The inside of the workshop was completely different from the outside. Various weapons were hung on the walls, which had been fully polished and exuded a cold air.The quality is a qualitative leap compared to the swords outside the house.

It almost feels like a modern arsenal.

"Amazing!"

"Of course, these are the works of masters. Eric's Workshop only sells high-quality products."

He spoke proudly, as if the weapons were his own work.

But this feeling is understandable.

After all, he should respect his master very much...

"Then let's stop talking nonsense and choose the one you like, kitty~"