Gaselirot: Help - part 6

I opened my eyes, and a luxurious apartment appeared in front of Ivan. Wallpaper in dark red colors and golden patterns. A soft, burgundy sofa and an extensive bed on which he and Barsik lay, all this created the impression of a wealthy man, although Ivan actually never had much money, even in his past world. He could only dream of such a place to live, at least until this moment. Ivan had no idea how much one such room cost even for one night, let alone three of them. "How much does this dude earn? And he is really rich ... I would not want to make him an enemy ..." Ivan was afraid to imagine how much wealth he has and how dangerous he is. He got out of bed and went to the window to look outside. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and Ivan turned in her direction. Opening the knocker, the guy saw a slender girl dressed in strict clothes and with a tray in her hands, on which were various types of spices, rolls and tea. She stood by the table and put down the tray, then left the room. A pleasant aroma filled the room. Barsik looked at all these delicacies with hungry, but cute eyes.

After a good breakfast, Ivan got up from the table with Barsik on his shoulder and went outside. "So, eat - eat, I ought to take a walk ..." Walking along the corridor and going down to the first floor of the hotel, he went into the room where the reception was. Near the window, Nero and Uru-Sha were already sitting and chatting about something. Ivan went up to them. Nero turned to him.

-Hi, sleepyhead. - smiled Nero.

-Ah, hello ... - Uru-Sha turned away.

-And hello to you ... - Ivani answered with a slightly frowned face and joined them. - What are you talking about, early in the morning?

-A, this, we're talking about plans for the day, we discussed what to do.

-What did you decide?

-Today you will walk around the town and buy yourself equipment and everything else you need.

-What are you going to do?

-And I need to deal with some important matters.

-So Uru-Shea and I will walk through the shopping district and buy all sorts of things ...

-Exactly.

-You can go alone, don't wait for me, I don't need to buy anything. - said the offended Uru-Sha

-But...

-Go.

-Okay...

-Here's the money. - Uru-sha threw a small bag into Ivan's hands.

-Then, goodbye ...

-Yeah.

-Come on, go.

Ivan turned around and went out into the street with a bag in his hands. The weather was great outside. The sun was blinding. After moderately lighting the hotel, the guy had to squint his eyes to get used to the sunlight. It was rather empty in front of the hotel, but Ivan did not focus on this, he immediately went towards the shopping district. Beasts, elves, hobbits, orcs, and many others roamed the dusty streets. "So many people ... Was there the same number yesterday? No ... Definitely not. Maybe some holiday?" Ivan, in the end, began to doubt everything that was happening and began to think, but he could not approach anyone and directly ask about it. The life of the hikikomori made itself felt. In the end, deciding that there was nothing particularly serious, this did not bode well, he went closer to the shops to examine the goods laid out. Each shop looked different, unusual: somewhere tents with tables, decorated with different, carved details and having many values, and somewhere, just a man was sitting on a small stump with a backpack next to him and selling herbs.

And so, passing by this variety, Ivan was hooked here and there by some things. Ivan poured coins into his palm and counted them. Seventy silver pieces. Gray coins shimmered in the sun, in his hand. "Seventy silver pieces ... And what should I buy ... We already have food ... And we do not need to drink ... Well, maybe he will like something ..." Ivan began to look closely at the goods in the shops. Suddenly something caught his eye. Some little detail fascinated him. This detail captivated his thoughts. The girl who stood in the crowd and looked somewhere into the distance had every chance of becoming one of the best models in his world. His eyes were fascinated by her face, gentle, regular shape. A spicy nose, languid eyes, sensual lips, every slightest eyelash was so attractive that he had no chance to tear his eyes from this red-haired girl. Ivan's eyes began to go down, looking at her body: flexible and elastic, it attracted and carried away "What is this ?!" He saw someone chopping off a small pouch on the girl's belt with a knife. Ivan abruptly jerked off and ran to the subject with a knife, he did not control his thoughts and rushed to the scene of the crime. He pushed a man in a dark robe and he looked at Ivan in surprise.

-What the hell are you doing ?! - Ivan barked in the direction of the robber and looked menacingly at the knife in his hands, making it clear that he was ready to defend the girl's property, as well as herself. The hare on Ivan's shoulder also made a furious glance and his fur stood on end.

-Ah? - the girl turned, startled by the actions of the stranger.

- Damn ... - said the thief and, looking back, looked around.

By this moment, the crowd around was already looking at him, every now and then indignant statements were heard from it. Realizing that he was at a disadvantage, the man in the dark began hastily to leave through the narrow corridors between the shops. The girl was bewildered and stood there for a few more minutes. Finally, coming out of her stupor and realizing what had just happened, she turned and looked closely into Ivan's face, and her cheeks were filled with a red blush.

-T-thanks a lot! - the girl bowed deeply and again stared at the guy in front of her.

-Ah ... This ... Not at all ... - He looked fascinated at her flushed face.

- If not for you, he would have run away with my savings ... - She looked at her bag.

Ivan stood in place, rooted to the spot and could not utter anything else, because he now examined her much more closely. The charming beauty in front of him had several distinctive features: cat ears and a tail behind her back. His red hair exuded a pleasant scent that intoxicated his mind. The delicate, white skin seemed so soft that if he tried to touch the pad of his finger, it would fall inward. Green eyes that looked at him with gratitude, as if they were oceans and he literally drowned in them. All this gave her the appearance of an extremely fragile and precious flower in the garden. Rose, namely, a scarlet-red rose appeared before his eyes and charmed. He could no longer resist his feelings, Ivan's face was filled with paint to the cuts and looked directly at her, unable to utter a word. After a while, this charming beauty looked at the pouch in his hand.

-Oh! So are you here to shop?

-Yes, but I'm here recently and I don't know where to start ...

-So you're new here, then let me show you around! I know shops with good goods! How many coins do you have?

- Seventy silver ...

- Seventy ... - the girl looked at Ivan - It's quite a bit ... Considering your clothes ... You obviously need armor, and you don't have any weapons ...

Suddenly she raised her head and looked at Barsik, who was sitting on Ivan's shoulder.

-What is this animal?

-And this ... Filletar ...

-What's his name?

-Barsik! - Ivan and the bunny proudly pushed their chest forward.

-Barsik ... Is he a boy?

-Uh ...

Barsik rubbed gently on Ivan's cheek, making it clear that she was right. After that, she stroked Barsik for a while with a smile on her face. Soon she still removed her hand from the bunny and looked closely into Ivan's eyes.

- I know where to get equipment inexpensively and quickly. Follow me!

The girl took Ivan's hand and led him away. Moving further and further from the center, the shops became more and more unsightly and the goods became more and more scarce. Suddenly she stopped in front of a completely unsightly tent. A sign with an incomprehensible inscription hung over the entrance.

-Well, faster! - the girl ran into the shop.

Going inside, he saw many shelves of swords, daggers and knives. On some of them were bows and arrows. Shields of various bizarre shapes stood against the walls. In the center there was a table, behind which was a man with a brown hair on top of his head and with a scar on his face that started above the eye and, crossing it, was lost in his sideburns. The head attracted Ivan's attention with its shape, it was almost square, the cheekbones protruded sharply, the heavy, lower jaw inspired fear. The ears were triangular in shape, located on the head, like in cats. At first he frowned a little, but when he looked at the girl, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing neat fangs.

-Luy, have you brought a client again? - The man looked at Ivan. - I am always glad to new customers, especially friends of my daughter. I hope I can satisfy your request, dear.

Lui smiled and led Ivan closer to the table.

-Dad, he needs to find good quality equipment, cheaper.

- Cheaper? Hmm ... How much do you have?

"Seventy silver coins," Lui replied.

- Seventy ... really, it is hardly enough for normal equipment ...

- Well, Deuv ... - The girl looked at the man with the eyes of a gazelle. - The look of the girl expressed complete trust and request. - Father, this young man, today did us a great service, not only did he save our savings from the robber, but he also protected me.

-Okay, daughter, I understood everything, now, we will try to find something.

Deuv got up from the table and went to one of the shelves, after which he took out leather armor from a box on the floor and gave it to Ivan.

-Try it on.

-Okay...

Ivan took off his sweatshirt, revealing his black T-shirt and pulled on leather armor. Oddly enough, but they fit pretty tightly.

-Well, how is he sitting?

-Perfect for me.

-This is good, try stretching the straps on the sides and adjusting if the size doesn't fit.

-Thank.

-Now you have to try on boots and shoulder pads, well, knee pads, choose to your taste, and for armor - 30 silver.

Ivan walked along the walls and shelves and, looking through the goods, suddenly, suddenly, his eyes brightened up, he looked at a dagger hanging on several hammered pegs. The glare along his blade was reflected in his gaze. Fascinating weapon. He reached out with his hand to touch this work of art. His fingers traced the hilt of the dagger. The man noticed how Ivan looked at this blade. After observing Ivan's reaction to the dagger for several minutes, the seller said with a smile:

-Hehe, I see you have good taste.

-What is this blade?

-It's a simple, iron blade.

-Plain? How much is?

-15 silver.

-And how many are the rest?

-They are usually 25 to 50 silver.

-Why is this so cheap?

-Well, this is a simple, iron blade, without any expensive materials, and my shop is not good enough to raise prices ...

-I take. - Ivan said with a smile, looking at the blade in his hands.

-Great choice.

Ivan threw a handful of silver coins into the man's hand and went to search further. Lui ran up to Ivan and tugged at his hand. The guy turned his head in her direction and she pointed to the boots in the corner.

- These will suit you.

-Hmm?

Ivan came up and tried on large-looking boots.

-It will be a little uncomfortable to walk ...

-Then take these, they are light.

The girl held out to Ivan small, leather, but at the same time solid boots. He pulled his boots on to his feet.

-And these are just right, thanks.

-It's my pleasure. Lui smiled.

Torgash, accompanied the new buyer to the door of the shop and, saying goodbye, invited him, as an acquaintance of his daughter, to look at them more often, promising discounts on goods.

They decided not to buy shoulder pads and knee pads, and after paying for the purchases from Ivan, only 15 silver pieces remained. It was already getting dark and he and Lui left the shop, rushing to the exit from the shopping district.

- Okay, goodbye, I have to go.

-Come again!

And so Ivan was already walking along the deserted streets. Calmness and silence. So he walked for a while. But the haunting noise reached his ears. Ivan looked towards the source of the sound. Running closer, he peered around the corner. Between the houses stood two people, one stood without a weapon, and a man in a dark robe stood behind him. Ivan immediately recognized the man in the dark, this is the man who wanted to rob Lui. Anger boiled in Ivan, he drew his dagger and at full speed rushed to the robber to attack him, to avenge the attempt on Lui's savings. He pushed his arms forward with all his might, trying to inflict as strong and deep a cut as possible. The man heard footsteps and tried to dodge the blow, the dagger slid along his side. Blood poured from the opened wound on the body of the robber. The man grabbed the place hit by the enemy's blade with his hand, pinching it, trying to stop the loss of blood.

-You again! - came the hoarse voice of the thief.

-Yes! And this time, you won't run away from me!

-Well, let's see, puppy!

The man dashed forward, raising the knife above him and lowering it in one sharp movement. Ivan tried to dodge, but received a small wound on his shoulder. Ivan noticed how the hare grabbed the thief's face. Gathering all his strength in his hand, Ivan slashed with a dagger in front of him and touched the opponent's stomach, the blood abundantly moistened the opponent's clothes.

-Bitch! - the robber bellowed.

Ivan came closer and raised the blade above him, preparing to deliver the decisive blow. The thief threw up his hand hitting Ivan in the stomach. The guy jerked back, clutching his stomach. Adrenaline in the blood helped to quickly recover from the pain and Ivan kicked the opponent, he fell on his side and spat out blood. With the fastest movement that Ivan was only capable of, he drove the dagger into the body of the enemy. Barsik jumped back onto Ivan's shoulder. Catching his breath after the fight, the boy bent over the body and examined it, the robber was dead .. Ivan, covered in blood, got up and, still not understanding what he had just done, looked at the man who stood in a daze to the side.

-Y-you, you, s-saved me! Thank! Oh! Yes, it's you! I remember you! Ivan, right ?! Thank you, thank you! - said the man saved by Ivan.

-You, the same knight who checked our carriage, at the entrance to the city?

-Sorry for my rude treatment then, my name is Zhiler Geor, I live not far from here.

-I see...

-How can I thank you? ABOUT! I know, let me take you to a tavern nearby! Anything you want at my expense! True, I don't have much money ...

- Nothing, I would just eat, I haven't eaten for a long time ...

-It's true your clothes ...

Ivan looked at himself and was horrified. Only now, he understood everything and realized his actions. "What am I now? Me ?! I KILLED HIM ?! I KILLED SOMEONE ?!" Ivan's thoughts are confused. He tried to collect himself and comprehend his actions. The knight, seeing the inner struggle of his savior and not quite understanding his hesitation, ran up to him. Ivan was surprised to himself how lightly he reacted to the murder of a living creature, even if it deserved such a serious punishment.

-Something is wrong? Come on, there is a place nearby where you can wash and put your clothes in a relative order.

-Ah yes ... - little by little, Ivan came to his senses.

So, walking along the empty streets, they reached a small well and began to wash their equipment, now and then taking out a bucket of water.

- Okay, stop washing, now we look less presentable, we can also strengthen our strength, let's go, it's not far here.

-Yes, in principle, I do not mind, I haven't eaten for a long time.

-Ha, ha, ha! Great attitude, and I like you! - Zhiler Geor slapped Ivan lightly on the back and briskly moved forward, going deep into the narrow streets.

Walking along the roads of this city, the knight constantly in a cheerful voice told different stories from his life, while Ivan, now and then, went deep into his thoughts. They finally came to some kind of eatery near the walls of which, from the outside there were tables and chairs for customers if they wanted to eat in the fresh air. At one of these tables, a couple sat and chatted at ease. Ivan took a closer look at the guy, that something familiar was in this man, and the girl had obviously already met Ivan. Finally it dawned on Ivan, but this is the same Nero. "Nero? What is he doing here? Who is this girl? Stop, this is Leah! It's strange and why are they together, didn't he leave us for some important business?"

-Nero ?!

-What? Ivan ?! What are you doing here?!

-I have to ask that! Is that Leah?

-Yes...

-So, this is your important business?

- Leave me alone! Come already from here, you have to do with that, what does it matter ?!

Blushing completely, Nero and Leah hastily set to work on the dish that was already on the table, making it clear that they were not particularly happy with the conversation. Ivan laughed and sat down at the next table with the knight, who was watching the whole scene from the side. Zhiler Geor asked Ivan who the man was at a nearby table. Hearing the name of Nero, he was greatly surprised and hastened to find out how closely he knows Nero, because Nero was the head of the most influential trade union, the surrounding area and the city of Redir itself and many kings could envy his income. Nero was also a representative of a rather noble family of Leos, a native of one of the richest cities of the elves "Troar" and a respected person in most circles of different classes.

-What are you going to order, Ivan?

- The same as you, I completely rely on your taste.

Zhiler Geor ordered: Roast boar, vegetable stew and wine. Barsik could not resist and hungry eyes of a predator appeared on his face again.

Ivan remembered how he ate all his life in the past world: semi-finished products and instant food, which made up his main diet, could not be compared with the food he had been consuming recently. Everything is natural: meat, vegetables, seafood and fragrant herbs of this world have not been poisoned by chemicals from production. The air was crystal clear and filled my lungs. The water was delicious too. This world was fundamentally different from his world! Ivan caught himself thinking that he was in no hurry to return home, he was beginning to be impressed by a new life in which he felt alive.

Having filled his stomach to the brim and having talked to his heart, Ivan began to notice that it was already quite late. He got up from the table and said goodbye to the knight. He was very tired and wanted to sleep. The guy in a good mood moved towards the hotel, wandering around the city at night, enjoying the coolness. That night Ivan slept like a dead man.

So Ivan spent his next busy day.