Vol 1 Chapter 1 (1/2)
VOLUME 1
THE FIRST CHAPTER -STORY TELLING
Port Danzhou was located east of the celebrated Qing Eh a city by the sea, due to the coun to decline As the Empires center of trade had been moved to the south, where there had always existed a channel connecting the south to the western countries Soon the gradual decline could be seen at this Port For in its for with noise and excitement but noas quiet
The Seagulls were now free to soar in the skies, without fear of harassment from those repulsive seamen
The ies to their livelihood Even though their income had been reduced, the Emperor had already exempted taxes several years prior As a result the days were past wellIn addition this seaport was very beautiful, nowadays it had transformed into a quiet area that was naturally more suitable for the residents
Therefore, occasionally important people chose to build manors in this place
However as a result of the extreme distance from the capital to such a remote area, many officials reluctantly left and those who remained were not many Such that the only one was in the west side of the city, the Old Mada in a manor
It was said that the esteemed mother of Count Southern-land, chose to live out her retirement in Port Danzhou The city’s residents were all aware that the Count had received His Majesty, The Eal exception and was directly assigned in the Capital to the Ministry of FinanceTherefore the city residents would be respectful and express sufficient manners towards the manor
However, children could not understand this
It was a beautiful sunny day The adults were seated at the local tavern, enjoying the salty sea breeze with their preserved plums and cups of wine
There was also another gathering in the west A gathering of ate of Count Southern-land’s Manor outdoor stepsJust ere they doing all densely packed?
If one were to go closer, they would discover an absolutely interesting scene As it turns out, these teenagers were all gathered around to listen to the speech of a four or five year old speak
The small boy was very pretty, with picturesque eyebrows that enhanced his h his voice was still that of a baby, the manner in which he told his stories ith the seriousness of a senior
(as if drawn on)
By h in awe at his estured as he spoke, “It is said that Truman found the boundary and discovered there was a staircase Therefore, one step at time he finally reached a door at the end Truman pushes open the door and leaves …”
“After that?”
“After that? Afterwards…naturally he returns to the real world” The small boy pouts ier who can ask such a retarded question
“It can’t be? Don’t tell me that it’s unlikely he’ll seek out that Hanny person…”
“Harris” corrected another teenager
“Right, shouldn’t Truer? He was locked in for so many years”
The ss his shoulders, “doesn’t happen”
“Bah! It was really boring, young ood as the ones before”
“Then what stories did you like?”
“A Dreamy Journey to the Far, Far Away!”
“The Story of a Char Wanderer!”
(popular internet novels)