As a vast plain area that also lacks large plants, the temperature difference between day and night on the Absera Steppe is only slightly better than that of the Nornstein Desert.
Perhaps it goes against common sense. In terms of temperature difference, in fact, the temperature difference between day and night is smaller in the rainy season than in the dry season.
Scholars believe that this is the swamp wetland that exists in a large area for a short period of time during the rainy season. The excellent water body replaces trees and other plants and acts as a temperature regulator. During the day, it absorbs the temperature under the direct sunlight of the grassland, and slowly slowly returns to the sun at night. Released, in contrast to the dry season, there are only non-stop strong winds that take away the temperature day and night.
Balancing the two aspects, the rainy season has majestic heavy rain mixed with strong winds, but there is water to preserve the sunshine temperature. Due to these many miraculous coincidences that are full of nature, the temperature of the Abu Sera Grassland is always consistent throughout the year. It will be too low.
Regardless of the dry season or rainy season, people here can wear similar clothes throughout the year without changing. For this reason, coupled with the usual lack of water sources and many other factors, the prairie people have also developed the habit of bathing only during the rainy season throughout the year. , the "good habit" of washing clothes only once every two or three months. The nobles and scholars and clergy of the major empires and kingdoms on the east and west coasts mocked them as barbarians, which was largely related to the strong body odor.
The diet is mainly based on meat and fermented dairy products, and the lack of vegetables, fruits and grains exacerbates this problem.
Cereals such as rice and wheat cannot be grown on a large scale on the barren Abu Serra prairie. There is only a short period of the year during the rainy season when water is sufficient, so it is impossible to accumulate enough nutrients for the growth of shrubs and trees. The crazy growth of all kinds of weeds has exhausted the little bit of fertility, and although the prairie dogs scurrying around are a delicious meal to prairie people, in fact they are digging holes everywhere, destroying vegetation and causing soil erosion. The speed at which the grassland border is being swallowed up by the Nornstein Desert is accelerating all the time.
Compared with a thousand years ago, the area of Absera has shrunk by one-third, and many of the lakes and swamps that once existed are now extinct. The living environment here is becoming increasingly difficult. With the arrival of the dry season next year, the lack of water sources may cause a new round of plunder and bloodshed. The soil and water support the people, and the people here's perseverance and active and alert temperament may be just like the weeds all over Abu Sera, which can only be forced out in desperate situations.
The sound of "tick-tock-tock" of rain echoed outside the tent. The cool water in the basin stimulated the whole person to involuntarily get goosebumps from his back. He tested the temperature with his feet and the palms of his hands. She took some and patted it on her chest to get used to it: "Hiss—" After taking a long breath, she picked up the towel next to her and started to clean her body.
If the Southern City-State Alliance is said to be the second most abundant region in the world, then perhaps great empires such as Padrosi and Otolo would not dare to claim to be the first.
Few people can truly understand what kind of concept is development.
The answer given by many young people on the West Coast who come from knightly aristocratic families is probably the conclusion drawn from typical Avenella-Civalier thinking, with huge castles and brightly armored knights riding tall horses. . If you switch to the clergy, all this may turn into a glorious temple and many believers——
Identity and status determine that their focus cannot be the same as that of civilians like Mira or even poor people or mercenaries from refugees. It is true that they are not wrong, whether it is the army, buildings or beliefs. It is the face of a country that represents their top level, but this gorgeous appearance has limitations. They are usually limited to some developed areas and to those already powerful nobles and clergy. In their hands, they are seriously out of touch with the low-class lives of the majority of civilians and mercenaries.
"If there is no bread and grain, why don't they eat minced meat?" These nobles who can still have warm meals and live in comfortable and pleasant mansions even if the common people are hungry and cold represent only a small group of people. The so-called real abundance of materials and high development must spread to every inch of soil. This is the case with the smooth city walls and neat roads that even small city-states like Rosemary in the South still have.
The most ordinary hotel where Henry and the others lived had glass doors and windows that only grand ducal nobles on the West Coast dared to use. Beautiful glassware can be seen everywhere, luxurious and exquisite cotton and linen fabrics and plants from the East and West coasts. Clothes made from dyes are displayed and sold in shops along the streets. The myth of this land created by the southern merchants who put wealth first in making a living is incredible. This kind of "development" has spread to all aspects. , even if she is traveling, everything our Luoan girl is part of now is very different from what she experienced in the entire year before.
The power of money is formidable.
The supplies carried by the well-prepared caravan met almost all basic daily needs. The tents made of canvas brushed with tung oil that can be waterproof for one year are not only used for living. People living in luxury in the south are very concerned about bathing. The pursuit of things has reached a crazy level. Among the tents carried by the caravan, there is a special existence that is only covered on all sides and has a wide open bottom. It is equipped with a wooden water basin, towels and even a candlestick for lighting. As long as you can get water in the wild, you can set it up anytime and anywhere to enjoy it. A private bath.
The areas where the feet are stepped on are covered with woven straw mats to prevent them from being stained by the dirt on the ground. The soap also made of grease takes away the sweat odor and dirt accumulated during long travels. The tung oil waterproof tent is extremely flammable and is used for lighting. The candle must be placed on a wooden shelf to avoid being too close to the ceiling. It is added with plant-derived spices and burns with a slightly pungent smell. The firelight swayed, and Mira continued to bathe smoothly.
What kind of concept this difference is, she had no way of imagining before this.
Even though she was born in Avenella, which is considered a rich country on the west coast, Mira could not have imagined that such abundant supplies could be purchased casually before she came into contact with them - in the Southern City-State Alliance, which is close to the inland sea of Mobigas. The largest consumables are various animal fats, which cannot be satisfied by small land animals. They cross Morbigas and head north in the remote and cold sea, the four northern islands and the northwest of Padro. Various large whales, seals, and other sea animals in the waters around the area have grown thick fat in order to survive. The merchant ships of the Southerners come here every year to purchase the fat extracted from them, and a large amount of whale oil is transported. Back in the factories in the South, slaves processed them into candles and soaps and sold them to all over the world at high prices. While the merchants in the South made a lot of money, some lower-quality products such as scraps also became local mercenary adventures. Excellent daily necessities that readers can buy at very low prices.
The supplies are abundant, the types of supplies are so practical, and just a little favor is enough to allow a well-prepared southern team to live a simple but fulfilling life far away from the towns. Life. The wide variety of food and condiments means that you don’t have to repeat the same recipes for the week. Of course, the water storage tools, not to mention the bedding and tents for resting, are much more detailed than the simple waterproof canvas. They are also used for cleaning, bathing, and even entertainment and communication needs. Put it into practice - it's no wonder that the nomads on the Abu Serra grassland will regard the people from the southern border as their first choice for plundering.
"" Mira stopped, just finished cleaning. She didn't plan to consume too much perspective. She brought a few sets of clean clothes for replacement. They were all bought from Rosemary before setting off. The Southern Territory, which has abundant supplies, has many detailed classifications. The clothes of professional mercenaries and adventurers are more emphasized than the clothes of civilians. Wear resistance and ease of movement are therefore made looser.
She wrung out the towels and wiped her body and quickly put them on. In addition to the top platform, the shelf for placing candles also had two fork-shaped protrusions next to it, which were used to hang boots to avoid getting wet when bathing. Wet and feeling refreshed, the white-haired girl put on her boots and took off her rain-proof cloak from inside the tent. Then she untied the cloth at the door and walked outside.
The half-body armor and cotton-padded armor were placed in the tent, but the armed belt with a half-sword and a dagger was still on him even when he was bathing. Although he was still young, as the only woman in the team, in a group of Among strangers who are just acting together, Mira will understand the importance of self-defense and vigilance even without Henry admonishing her.
Words like naive and ignorant and defenseless have no connection with her. She has witnessed such things as the sinister nature of people's hearts for twelve years. Fortunately, the fatigue of running around for days plus the gorgeous armor and weapons as well as war horses and The previous display of martial arts brought a certain degree of intimidation, and the people who would have their minds set on our white-haired girl, at least at this moment, do not exist in this team.
"Pa-ta-" Mira opened the tent. The sage had already laid down and fell asleep. Both of them had taken off their armors and placed them in front. The huge tent was pitch black with only the polished breastplates reflecting the reflection. With the faint light on a cloudy night. For safety reasons, many other mercenaries in the team sleep with their swords close to their bodies and even refuse to take off their armor. They wear stiff plate armor or pierced armor, plus sultry cotton armor and girdle weapons. You can feel as uncomfortable as you want when you lie down. When you wake up, your back hurts, but the reason why you still do this is naturally due to your distrust of the grassland people, even though there is some distance between the camps. And it's not like there aren't sentries set up at night. When going out in an unstable environment, people still inevitably become a little nervous.
But as time goes by and they gradually adapt, they will probably become more casual, just like our Mr. Sage, who is more calm and easy-going, and will not be frightened by the slightest sign of trouble.
Mira was in a daze for a while. She originally wanted to read some books and study for a while, but in order to save candles she decided to take a rest early. After all, the more important thing now was to rush to the Red-billed Clan's camp, where there would be enough sunshine during the day. If you continue to study next time, you won't fall far behind.
"" Her thoughts were a little complicated.
Looking back on what she has learned and experienced in this year, she can't count it as a minority. Every time she goes to a new place, learns new knowledge, meets new people and tries new things, she can feel that she is different. The so-called progress and Growth is something that will happen subtly over time as long as you continue to do it. The changes that have taken place in her body in just one year are huge - but is this enough? The white-haired girl has always had this question.
She trusted Henry, and this trusting relationship was unique and wonderful. Mira is not a puppet who relies on Henry to live according to his ideas. On the contrary, the girl has a strong opinion. She accepts the teachings of the sage, but at the same time she also retains her own opinions and ideas. Henry never wanted her to be like him. What he taught her was always just some guidance and notes on details, how to explore, how to move forward, and how to acquire knowledge, just like what the first sage said when the two met. She has to "do it on her own initiative". The result of this is that the girl's growth rate is quite amazing, but at the same time, she often falls into lack of confidence in herself.
We always say that the authorities are confused and the beholder is clear. Mira may be in this situation now. She knows that she has made great progress in many aspects, but people always feel confused when they encounter things related to themselves. The white-haired girl trusts the sage, but she is about to come into contact with her tribe. How much has she changed in the past year or so? Will she be able to make a rational and ideological judgment when she meets her tribe again? , can he serve as a guide and give them the courage to lead them on the right path, as the sage said before? What Mira didn't have the confidence to be sure of was her own thoughts.
The knowledge she possesses now is enough for the girl to have a rough judgment on the situation she is about to encounter. She can only roughly guess what kind of things the Luoan royal family has experienced as slaves. They are confused and have no idea where to go. Even their psychology may have been distorted. , the past classes clinging to the glory of the past have no expectations for the future. Whether they deceive themselves and want to recreate the glory of the Luoan Kingdom or stubbornly decide to stay here to seek opportunities, communication between them is bound to be difficult. .
As a Luoan, can I still maintain rational judgment when facing my own clan and the royal family? What should I do if the other party uses their status to pressure others and make unreasonable demands? Do they listen to themselves well?
Mira didn't know all this.
How to use a sword, ride a horse, and fight is one thing, but on such an important issue that may be closely related to the fate of the entire Luoan nation, the role Henry asked her to play, the "battle" she assumed, was On the other hand, it makes the girl feel very heavy.
"It's useless to think too much." She shook her little head and patted her little face, then lifted up the quilt and got in.
"The boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge." Mira said, and then closed her eyes. m..,.
