Chapter 314 - A Night Stroll (2/2)
”It looks like someone is being adventurous.” I giggled.
”We have her to thank for illuminating our pathway.” Regaleon said. ”And do you know how much a night pearl costs in the market?”
”No, why?” I looked at Regaleon questioningly. ”Do not tell me it is worth a fortune?” I asked.
”One night pearl can buy a big piece of land.” Regaleon said as a matter of fact.
”It is that expensive?” I said with shock and amazement.
I started to count the night pearls lined up on the shoreline, it was at least more than a dozen.
”Night pearls are rare, and it is a rather well sought material for foreigners from Rabansi.” Regaleon said. ”We will make quite a fortune selling it to them.” Regaleon winked.
The currency used between Alvannina and Rabansi in trade is gold coins. Gold, which is rather rare here in our continent is rather abundant from the lands in the east. Gold currency is a universal currency in all countries, and because Grandcrest have most of the gold mines under their jurisdiction, it made it the most powerful and rich country here in this continent. Alvannia's trading with Rabansi made its economy grow more, making it second richest in this continent.
'This was all thanks to my father who made such a good decision.' I thought to myself.
Father may have used such underhanded means to get the throne of Alvannia, but at least he made good decisions for the country to flourish.
”I guess we can keep one and sell the others.” I said. ”And let us donate the money to the Alvannian funds.”
I am sure that this money can be of use in the future. After this war is over and the empire has been established, Richard will take charge of Alvannia as Grand Duke. This money could help him once the need of it arises.
”The let us do that.” Regaleon smiled sweetly.
We continued our walk on the shoreline hand in hand. The peaceful night made me feel at ease and happy. I wished that the war would end sooner and all of us can feel this peace.
From a distance, I saw Snow playing tag with the waves. I let go of Regaleon's hand to go to her and play in the shallow water. The feeling of the sea water on my feet was cold but refreshing. I giggled while playing with Snow. I waved to Regaleon to come and join us. He waved back and headed our way.
As the sea breeze blew softly into my ear, I thought I heard a whisper.
'Come to me, oh chosen one.' A voice murmured so lowly that it can be mistaken as the wind.
I stopped playing and looked over the sea curiously. I was not sure if it was just the wind playing tricks. But then I felt my tummy ache. I flinch from the pain and held my tummy.
”What is it?” Regaleon was holding me carefully. ”Does it hurt.” His voice was filled with worry.
”I felt some pain just now.” I said truthfully. ”But it is okay now, it has passed.”
The pain had gone just after a few seconds.
”I will not take any chances.” Regaleon looked up and made eye contact with Tempest.
Tempest shifted into his phoenix form and swooped down into a landing.
”Come, let us go back so you can rest.” Regaleon carried me on to Tempest's back in no time. ”Snow, please tell Anatalia to head to our room to check on Alicia.”
”Copy that.” Snow said.
After that, we flew on top of Tempest back to the estate.
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