Chapter 18 (1/2)
According to these people, they came out to look for the nearby terrain. After all, when they retreated, the mayor of sweet water town had ordered to blow up all the nearby entrances. Therefore, although the grain reserves are still sufficient, they still need to find the exit in advance and go out to seek help when the spring comes. However, these townspeople did not expect to meet cave dwellers in the cave. They usually did not draw water so deeply in the cave, so they never knew what was in the deep of the cave. If the cheese makers didn't arrive in time this time, I'm afraid not only these people would be wiped out, but it would be a matter of time before the cavemen followed their way to find the shelter of the Sweetwater town.
But even so, the people who were rescued were still wary of the group, or they showed strong uneasiness about the existence of cheese. Even in the process of leading the way, he encouraged others to leave the mage intentionally or unintentionally. Their reaction confused the five. Even if the caster's reputation is bad, but cheese has just saved these people's lives. Why are they so hostile to themselves? Even Elsa gave up explaining to these people after many unsuccessful persuading. She could only say hello in a low voice. The other three secretly separated the mage from the townspeople and protected them.
In such a strange atmosphere, a group of people soon came to the cave where the townspeople of sweet water were. This is a cave about the size of two football fields. A clear stream flows through the center of the cave and winds to the bottom of the rock in the distance. The people of sweet water set up a simple camp here. The fire pots and torches keep the lighting of the cave at an acceptable brightness. The cold wind from time to time also proves that the air quality in the cave is OK. With clean water and sufficient material preparation, the camp can last for a long time.
The return of the team soon caused a disturbance in the camp, where people opened the wooden gate to let the group enter. According to the size of the camp and the density of the houses, there are about two or three hundred residents retreating to the town. This number is basically equal to the permanent population of sweet water town mentioned by Jack before. It seems that the mystery of empty town has been solved.
The sudden appearance of the five people soon became the focus of the camp, especially after those rescued said what happened to them, cheese and others were treated like heroes. However, the mage was keenly aware that none of the onlookers dared to stop their eyes on themselves for more than three seconds. Some people inadvertently looked at the mage's eyes, and they quickly missed their sight, as if the mage's eyes would petrify them. The townspeople were praising the bravery of the five men and cheering for the heroes who had saved their lives. But cheese couldn't feel any joy in their cheers. They gave him the feeling of being a poor actor in a third rate company who could only read lines.
”There's something wrong with these townspeople.” The landlady also whispered in the mage's ear.
Soon, people's noise on the town of sweet water town, he warmly received the cheese party. It was also the first time cheese had seen this nobleman named band. The mayor was about the same height as cheese. He looked about forty or fifty years old. He was dressed in an elegant but ordinary hunting suit and had a moustache. He separated the crowd, went to the five, bowed deeply and said.
”Thank you for saving the residents of sweet water. I, bander, mayor of sweet water, welcome you on behalf of all the townspeople. ”
”That's what we should do. You are welcome, Mr. Mayor. Besides, we have a lot of questions to ask you. ” Cheese went up to the mayor and said.
”I think some of you are very tired and hungry. Although we are also refugees here, fortunately, there is not a shortage of materials. I hope that you will not despise them. I have arranged accommodation for them. As for the questions of some of you, I must know everything. ” Said Mayor band, gesturing to the largest building in the camp. The mage nodded and took the lead to enter the wooden barracks.
It seems that this building should be the temporary town hall of sweet water town. However, in order to welcome the arrival of cheese makers, several tables in the hall have been put together and a table of banquets has been arranged on it. After all the people took their seats, mayor band raised his glass and planned to start the banquet with a toast. However, no response was received from cheese and others. They sat quietly in their seats and looked at the mayor. Compared with the food in front of them, they hoped that the mayor could answer their questions along the way. The mayor held the glass awkwardly for a few seconds. He realized that these people were not so easily perfunctory.