Steel steam and flame

The whole body also carried the same aura as the group of people on the train, which made Shaco feel scared. Perhaps he had not been overly exposed to the outside world for a long time. For a year, Shako, who had spent almost half of his life in the world of printed words in books, seemed to be particularly sensitive to the outside world.

The huge National Library is also one of the landmark buildings in the port city where it is located. But of the people who would go there on weekdays, there might not be one every week.

On weekdays, Shake was just working there. A job that is relaxing and suits her heart. Finally, someone came into a quiet and quiet place like the library one afternoon. When he remembered the scene at that time, the memory suddenly became clear in Shaco's head.

"I don't know what happened. I remember that he seemed to be looking for another place name at that time." Shake took another step and muttered. Although she knew it was a bad thing, at that time, Shaco did see what that person was looking for. Maybe knowing a little secret about others has a different kind of attraction for her. There was almost no one in the library except herself.

Shako really wanted to know what kind of knowledge people who took the time to go to the National Library were looking for.

Standing at the end of the street, the traffic flow showed no sign of stopping in front of Shaco. After looking around, Shaco looked at the nearby street names and took out the prepared map.

"First we need to find a place to live. School starts in ten days." Sha Ke dragged her luggage and found a chair on the street to sit down, feeling confused and strongly uncomfortable. The surroundings are unfamiliar, and even the style of the buildings has completely changed. The mix of metal and pointed-domed stone buildings made her feel strange from the moment she got off the train.

My stomach was also hungry at this time, and sleepiness seemed to be gradually coming out of my body due to the cold. I didn't eat much on the train. I was very excited and hyper, and I had very little time to sleep. I was staring at the scenery outside the car window all the way, and before I knew it, I arrived at Manoma.

"Let's eat first." After walking down a street, Shaco found a restaurant to sit down and put his luggage aside.

The restaurant's business is very good, and most of the tables in the small space are filled. Shaco found a corner, and the boss, a middle-aged woman, came over and gave her a glass of hot water. Nodding slightly, Shaco thanked him politely.

This place seemed a little far away from the city center of Manoma, and most of the people in the restaurant looked tired. It is very similar to the porters at the port who finish moving goods in the evening and then sit on the grass by the roadside to rest. There are also many simple limousines parked outside the restaurant. The worn-off paint and mud that has not been cleaned up indicate that this place has little to do with the prosperity of Manoma.

I should have called a limousine near the train station and gone directly to the school. Sha Ke felt a little regretful. When she came out, there was no limo waiting in the square or on the roadside outside. She didn't know what happened, and she herself felt confused. Isn't this the best time to find guests? But at that time, there was indeed no limo waiting for guests parked outside.

While waiting for his food, Shake spread out the map on the table, thinking about the specific place he wanted to go next. She wanted to find a place where she could stay for ten days, and the hotel price shouldn't be too expensive.

Her parents and Grandfather Du Lisen, who escaped secretly, may not give her any more money in the short term. Shaco thinks she should save money, although the money she has and the balance on her bank card can last her a long time.

The snow outside became heavier while Shaco was eating. When she went out, Shaco couldn't help tightening her clothes.

"Hey, beautiful lady, do you need a limo?" There was a rough voice behind him, and the unnatural "boom" noise of the steam engine starting also sounded. Shako looked over and saw a middle-aged man who just stuck his head out of the car window. He hadn't shaved his beard for a few days and looked as simple as coming from a small town. He was also wearing a washed-white dress, which was so permed that it felt stiff, as if armor had been forcibly welded to his body. The limousine was also in the same condition. Although it looked shabby, it was completely different from the other vehicles nearby. It couldn't be said to be unique, but there was a comfortable feeling in it.

"The price is cheap and the service is good." The uncle continued, "Today, the train station is full of cars from big families, and other limo drivers dare not go there. It is still very troublesome to find a limo now. .Miss, where are you going? I have been in Manoma for a long time, and I am familiar with every place. I can guarantee that I will send you to your destination. It seems that it is not easy for you to carry a big box. Put it in the car. There will be no air in the car. The circulation system is heated.”

With a "pop" sound, the trunk of the limo also slowly rose up. The inside was as clean and tidy as the car's appearance. The uncle also got out of the driver's seat at this time and came over to enthusiastically help Shako carry her luggage.

Initially a little resistant, Shaco was very uncomfortable with such enthusiasm and felt uncomfortable physically. But it was exactly what the person in front of her said. She didn't see any other limousines. Apart from his enthusiasm, the uncle in front of him left a good impression on her. It may be the result of the contrast between the vehicle and the uncle's own temperament, as well as other vehicles around him.

Her face turned pale red from the cold, or she couldn't bear the sudden discomfort in her heart. She finally handed her luggage to the uncle in front of her.

"Miss, what are you packing here?" The uncle also felt the weight of the luggage. He thought it was just the clothes and cosmetics of the careful-looking little girl in front of him.

"There are more books in there." Sha Ke sat in the back seat. The uncle driver came back at this time, his face was a little red. She explained quickly.

"Books?" the uncle asked, thoughtfully, "Miss, are you here to go to school? It seems that in more than ten days, it will be the time for more than a dozen schools in Manoma to start. I originally thought you were here to work. ." The uncle couldn't help but smile, "The schools here in Manoma are good, they are all top-notch in the empire. After staying here for so many years, those students who graduate every year can enter a good imperial university. It’s really enviable to be in companies and institutions.”

The uncle fastened his seat belt, and the limousine slowly blended into the traffic in the middle of the road. Shaco told her where she was going, and the uncle guessed Shaco's school.

The limousine was moving forward steadily at this time, heading towards the outskirts of Manoma.

"There are a lot of vehicles in the morning. If you take the road outside, it won't be jammed and it will be much faster." The uncle explained, and Shaco nodded.

"Miss, are you alone?" After traveling for a few minutes and waiting to pass, the driver suddenly asked, "I picked up many students like you at the train station. Boys are fine, but women like you, They are all accompanied by their parents. It is still very dangerous to be alone outside. Don’t think this is the center of the empire. Everything that is not found in other places is found here. If it is found in other places, it will definitely be found here. "

Shake shook his head and just smiled without answering. But the look on her face answered the question for her.

Soon after, the limo broke away from the traffic flow and the surroundings became quiet. The restless sound of the steam locomotive slowly disappeared, and the buildings on both sides of the road were like descending stairs, and their height began to gradually decrease.

"Uncle, how long until we arrive?" Sha Ke looked at the changing scenery outside the car, her heart suddenly beat violently a few times, and she barely pretended to be calm and asked.