6kv Chapter 33 Stupid Dog
Chapter 33 Stupid Dog
Soon, after carefully putting away "Meretra's Kindness" and the letter of recommendation, Zag rushed to the association to find an investigator to sign the grain store's commission application.
He's getting really anxious if he doesn't fix this irregular procedure soon!
"They're all gone!?"
Unfortunately, when Zhage rushed to the association's office, he found it empty; there was only one guard in the entire office.
She was specifically responsible for guarding the warehouse at the station, and also did cleaning and cooking for the investigators and consultants. She only got to rest when investigators were on duty at night. It was a much tougher job than being a sentry, but the pay was a meager 18 shillings per week.
If the warden were male, his salary might be increased to 20 shillings, but throughout the entire Eternal High Kingdom, women's salaries are indeed reduced, which is exactly the same as Europe in another world before the mid-20th century.
However, unlike other worlds, female citizens in this world have the right to vote and to be elected—although they rarely have the opportunity to exercise these rights.
In short, the guard looked tired, with dark circles under his eyes, but his attitude was much better than the investigator's the night before.
She explained, "Yes, sir, they've all left. The advisor went to Golden Helmet Fortress himself and won't be back until tomorrow at the earliest. The two investigators went to the grain store to deal with the werewolf issue. As for the association, I'll have to look after it for now. If any signatures are needed, we'll have to wait for the two investigators to return."
Zag then asked, "Did the consultant take that werewolf away? The one that was locked up in the warehouse."
"No, sir. The advisor only took the dead werewolf. The investigators said that the two werewolves did seem to have something wrong with them... but that's not something I can know for sure. I'm sorry, that's all I can say."
"What's their problem with the werewolf that's still alive? Are they planning to kill it, or keep it for now?"
"We have no experience raising a werewolf, sir. However, we will guarantee his life until the Golden Palace sends someone over; the advisor said it's very important."
"Thank you for the message." Zag thought for a moment, placed the file on the table, and said, "Then I'll leave the file here. When they return, please convey their request for a signature."
The guard nodded: "I will pass it on, sir."
As Zag was leaving the association's headquarters, he ran into Rosa.
The poor girl kept pacing outside the association's office, probably wanting to see her father but being denied permission, which is why she could only walk back and forth outside.
Zag couldn't help but advise, "The advisor has already gone to Golden Helmet Fortress. Perhaps the lord and his men can resolve this matter. The garrison has also promised to guarantee your father's safety until this is completely resolved. What you need to do now is take good care of yourself."
Rosa, her eyes red, whispered, "Thank you, Mr. Sentinel."
After saying that, she hurriedly took out a money pouch from her bosom and said carefully, "Sir Sentinel, this is the money I asked you to find my father. Although he has become... become like this now, I heard that as long as a request is made, a reward must be paid. This is 200 shillings. I haven't touched it; it's all here!"
Zag waved his hand: "No, no need. I didn't register your request. Strictly speaking, this is a security issue within the county, and the lord or mayor should be responsible for paying for it. Besides, I found your father through a friend, so there's no need to give me any reward."
This girl is already pitiful enough; he can't possibly go against his conscience and make money off her.
Rosa insisted on stuffing the money pouch into Zag's hand: "But you should pay your friend for his help, shouldn't you? I can't let you do this for nothing."
Zag couldn't refuse any longer, so he said, half-truthfully, "No, I did spend a little money, but it was only 6 shillings to buy him some things. Here, you can give me 6 shillings."
"Only 6 shillings?"
"That's enough, trust me."
Zag, being nosy, advised Rosa for a long time before she went to the morning market to buy food with some concern.
Helford ate all the food at home last night. If they don't replenish it soon, he and Snowball will be starving today.
After finally finishing all his chores that morning, he returned to the sentry post. As soon as he opened the door, Zag heard Snowball arguing with Herford.
"You stupid dog, you can't do anything right!"
"Yes, yes, no, not as wise and powerful as Lord Snowball."
"certainly!"
"Can I have another piece of cheese?"
"No! This belongs to Zag! What will he eat if you eat it!"
"He can buy more, it's just cheese..."
"Don't you know how much you can eat?! Damn it! I shouldn't have asked the Mother Goddess for the illusionary power to turn you into a dog! Your stomach will bankrupt us all!"
"Lord Snowball has a small appetite, so it shouldn't be a problem. Besides, I can catch fish for you to eat."
"Stupid dog!"
Clearly, Helford has learned the right way to get along with Snowball. This magical creature that looks like Hakimi has a personality very similar to Hakimi's—you have to stroke its fur and coax it from time to time, making it feel like it is the master of everything and the owner of all things, then it will be quite easy to talk to.
perhaps.
However, when it comes to food, Snowball seems to have a very clear bottom line, forbidding Herford from eating anything it thinks Herford shouldn't eat.
"Zag! You're finally back!"
As soon as Zag stepped into the house, Snowball flew over to complain: "That stupid dog's stomach is like a bottomless pit! Let's throw it out! Whoever wants to keep it can keep it! You definitely can't afford to feed it with your salary!"
"I smell potatoes! And cabbage! Tomatoes! Oh my god! Thank God, there's even lamb!"
As Helford spoke, he couldn't stop drooling all over the floor.
Snowball glared at Helford with disdain: "Shut up, you idiot!"
"Sorry, I haven't eaten human food in so long! I've forgotten what black pepper tastes like on roasted lamb... Slurp!"
Helford apologized sincerely, but his saliva still flowed like a stream.
Snowball stared wide-eyed, waving its paws exaggeratedly: "Yesterday you drank a whole bowl of thick soup! And roasted potatoes and all sorts of roasted fish!"
As Zag closed the door and began arranging the ingredients, he said, "I only bought two pounds of lamb. Snowball doesn't like it, so we'll split it equally. That's all we have. It costs six pence a pound, which isn't cheap."
Snowball immediately retorted loudly, "Wait! Who said I don't like lamb! I ate it today!"
"Alright then, let's split it equally among the three of us. But Snowball, if you're sure you want to eat a third of the lamb, with your appetite, you probably won't be able to eat anything else. I also bought you some cod."
As he spoke, Zag took out a piece of cod and waved it in front of Snowball.
"Well..." Snowball's expression became conflicted. It didn't want Helford to share half of the mutton, but it really wanted to eat the cod. After struggling for a long time, it finally said hesitantly, "Then I'll eat the cod..."
"You got off easy, you stupid dog!"
Snowball angrily charged at Helford and bit him in a show of anger—of course, with Snowball's strength, it was more like a tickle to Helford.
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【Cheese Sweet Rolls】: A delicacy originating from the Grei people, which spread to the Eternal High Kingdom and quickly became popular among many people.
Authentic cheese rolls are made with Hourani wheat dough, syrup, and Gory cheese. The pastry chef then places Ashta butter inside a long strip of dough, rolls it up, cuts it into small pieces, brushes it with syrup (usually rose petal syrup, but some places prefer other syrups or honey, such as redcurrant syrup), and finally sprinkles it with chopped pistachios or hazelnuts, depending on regional tastes.
In addition, depending on the type of syrup used, cheese rolls also have different names, such as: honey cheese rolls, red currant cheese rolls, red maple cheese rolls, and rose cheese rolls.