Of course, in addition to enjoying life comfortably, Xia Ya is also making preparations for starting school. .
Reading and studying are part of it. Xia Ya doesn't mind sending invitations to some talented people or children she meets during the trip.
The castle has recently been under the control of Calcifer, leaving West France along the Alps and arriving at Suffels in Switzerland, which is at the foot of the Alps.
In another world, a relatively famous movie "Heidi and Grandpa" was shot here.
The huge figure of the castle moved forward at full speed on the country road in Sufels. The huge chimney spewed out black smoke, and the surrounding trees and grass trembled due to the advance of this terrifying giant.
This is a winding country road, passing through green fields and extending to the foot of the mountain.
Next to it stands a majestic and steep mountain, which overlooks the scenery at the bottom of the valley.
However, the castle does not go down the mountain, but up the mountain. Climbing up the path, the terrain gradually opens up, surrounded by luxuriant grass, blooming mountain flowers, and the refreshing fragrance permeates the entire mountain. This is a road that leads directly to the top of the mountain.
There is a large alpine pasture here. The strong wind blows away all the clouds. The sky is blue and the sun shines brightly on the green slopes of the pasture.
The flowers bloomed with blue and green buds, and each one smiled towards the sun.
Many sheep lower their heads to graze here, and the bells on their necks make crisp sounds as they move.
This is the pasture of many herdsmen nearby. You can see some wooden houses left by herdsmen on the road. For example, there is one on the top of this alpine pasture. It is located on a protruding part of the top of the mountain. Although it is windy there, the sunshine and scenery should be good, and you can overlook the entire valley.
Some herdsmen also seemed to have seen the castle wandering on the pasture.
People looked at the terrifying giant in horror, not daring to move, and even their breathing stopped.
Although it is already the first industrial revolution.
But the winds of the Industrial Revolution had not yet reached these marginal towns.
Therefore, this moving castle is simply a wizard's house to these herdsmen.
Although it is indeed the case.
Xia Ya didn't mean to hide his figure deliberately. First, it was more troublesome, and there was no way to completely hide the movement. They wouldn't stay here for long.
For the people here, their journey may only become a topic for them to talk about after dinner.
This feeling of being a part of someone else's story actually seemed quite romantic to Xia Ya.
The castle stopped at the end of the pasture, where there was an idyllic mountain lake, which was also stunningly beautiful.
When Char opened the door and walked down the steps, he realized that the clouds in the Alps were not only in the sky, but also in the lake.
Standing here, you can have a panoramic view of the lakes and mountains of the Alps.
The small town, the grass, the lake, the fragrance of flowers, the woods, the wooden houses, the snow-covered Alps all year round, everything makes up a beautiful ink painting.
Alicia also walked down from the castle, holding a tablecloth in her arms, and she fell in love with this place at first sight.
She just saw a cluster of beautiful red primroses standing on one side, and then she immediately discovered that the lovely gentians there were blooming with small blue flowers, and there was a large field of delicate golden cistus with petals on it. They were smiling in the sun. Nodding.
This field of colorful flowers swaying in the wind completely mesmerized her.
A picnic here will also be very comfortable.
Alicia spread the tablecloth by the lake, a breeze blew by, and with the sound of rustling grass, the fragrance of flowers filled the heart and lungs.
"It would be great if Arthur were here." Alicia whispered, "He must like it here. It's really deserted now that there are only a few of us."
She pointed to the grassland by the lake not far away, "If Arthur and Sonny were here, he would play wrestling with Sonny there and become disgraced."
"When they come back, you should dislike them for being noisy again." Xia Ya said with a smile.
"That's how people are, isn't it?" Alicia said.
Xia Ya shrugged nonchalantly.
"Dingling bell~"
There was a clear ringing sound in their ears, and not far away, a group of sheep walked towards them, grazing with their heads lowered by the lake.
Some of the leading sheep have bells hung around their necks so the shepherds can tell where they are by the sound.
"Are you wizards?"
A little girl ran over from nowhere and stood beside them, looking at them curiously.
Her clothes are very simple, but her face is very clean, she has a very cute baby face, and a pair of very bright, round eyes, which makes her look very smart and lovable.
"Helen! Come here quickly."
An anxious shout came from behind the castle.
It was a little boy who was a little older than this girl, and he was even more slovenly. His clothes were made of burlap, with many rips. He wore a felt hat on his head, his face was gray, and he also held a whip in his hand. Look. Going up there should be the little shepherd here.
He hid behind the castle, a little timid and did not dare to poke his head out.
In a family, people usually send old people or children to shepherd sheep because it is a light and effortless job.
The adults in the family can use the saved time to work outside the home to supplement the family income.
"What do you think, kid?" Xia Ya smiled.
"Only wizards have castles like this," Helen said.
After a pause, she said, "Can you do me a favor?"
"What?" he asked patiently.
"My grandpa is sick." Helen said. "He has been sick for several days and has not gone to the doctor. Can you help me cure him?"
As she spoke, she groped around on her body, and then put everything in her pockets on the tablecloth.
"These are all for you."
They were some very simple small objects, some small, irregular glass balls, like scraps left over from making certain crafts, and some small bells on sheep.
They were all worthless things, but look at the girl's reluctance when she took them out.
For her, this should be all her wealth.
Alicia stood up slowly and walked back to the castle.
"I'm not a doctor." Xia Ya said.
After a pause, he asked, "Have you had lunch? Sit down and eat together."
Helen looked at the shepherd boy who was still hiding in the corner of the castle.
"Terry, come here!"
The shepherd boy still seemed a little hesitant, but he still came over timidly.
Helen was very familiar with it. She sat on the tablecloth and motioned for Terry to sit next to him.
"Where's our lunch?" Helen asked.
Terry took out a bag from the backpack on one side. In the bag were several pieces of cheese and some pieces of black bread. One small piece was only half the size of a palm, while the other was as large as one and a half palms.
He hesitated, glanced at Char, gave the big piece to Helen, and gave her all the black bread, while he only had the small piece of cheese and a little black bread.
This was certainly not generosity on his part, they were not a family, these were originally Helen's, but her grandfather had just entrusted him to keep them.
This was also the first day he took Helen out to shepherd sheep.
But looking at the cheese in Helen's hand, his eyes were full of envy.
Then Terry took out a small bowl and squeezed fresh goat's milk from the goat on one side.
Helen tore off a piece of bread, but the remaining piece of bread was still bigger than Terry's.
So she handed the piece of bread and the whole piece of cheese to her companion.
"I've given you all this, that's enough for me."
Terry was so surprised that he couldn't speak and looked at Helen blankly. No one had ever said these words to him in his whole life, and no one had ever given him anything.
He hesitated for a moment, not sure whether he should take it, but Helen pushed the thing to him anyway. Since Terry didn't take it, she simply put the thing on her knees.
Only then did Terry believe that Helen really wanted to share the food with him, and nodded heavily with gratitude.
At this time, Alicia also walked down the stairs from the castle, carrying a wooden box in her hand. She placed the box on the tablecloth, opened the lid, and placed some pastries on the ground from inside.
Some were bought from the imperial capital, while some were made by herself, and there were even some Napoleon pastries that Char had eaten in the palace before.
Helen and Terry, two children who have lived in the Alps since childhood, have naturally never seen so many types of pastries and such beautiful cakes.
Their eyes were a bit straightened, and the cheese and brown bread in their hands were no longer very fragrant at this time.
"Let's eat together." Xia Ya said with a smile, "We can't finish it."
"Really?"
Helen's eyes were a little bright, her big round black eyes shining like gems, and her baby face with a little baby fat had a joyful and clear smile, which made people's hearts melt just looking at it.
Alicia also liked the child very much. She picked up the Napoleon on one side and handed it to her.
"Here, try this."
Helen took the Napoleon and couldn't wait to take a bite. The crispy and loose pastry was bitten open. Then, she tasted the tender cream and custard sauce inside. The fragrance of milk bloomed in it, and the various levels of flavor were in it. It showed on his taste buds.
Her eyebrows stretched out, and the rich sweetness made her purr with satisfaction, her face full of intoxication.
Terry also couldn't wait to take a pastry and put it into his mouth, showing the same expression. He looked at the pastries, then looked at the dry and hard cheese in his hand, and smiled bitterly.
"I probably won't be able to eat these things anymore."
"Where are your parents?" Alicia asked Helen.
Hearing this question, the smile on Helen's face stopped slightly and her eyes darkened.
Terry on one side said.
“Her father was hit by a beam while working as a carpenter when she was about one year old, and her mother left soon after due to grief.
I used to live with my aunt, and now I live with my grandfather. "
The best way to gain a child's trust is sweets. Obviously, in Terry's heart, Chara and Alicia are already good people.
"What a poor child." Alicia said sympathetically.
Helen quickly recovered her emotions, still wearing that sincere smile, "It's okay, don't worry about me, I still have grandpa and Xiao Xuehua."
Helen pointed to the lamb on one side, "That is little Snowflake. It doesn't have a father or mother, but it still has me. We are together every day, so that we will not be alone."
After that, they no longer talked about Helen's parents, but quietly chatted about life, scenery, and some trivial and interesting things that happened in this small town.
Helen is very cheerful and her ideas are very wild and unconstrained. Although some of her words sound childish, they bring back some of the fun of childhood.
The happy time always passed briefly. After the sun moved a certain distance, Helen stood up from the ground, patted her butt and said.
"I have to go back, otherwise my grandfather should be worried. Nice to meet you."
"Me too."
Xia Ya stretched out his hand, and a golden invitation appeared in his hand. He handed the invitation to her.
“Take this, and someone will come looking for you in the future.
This will give you a better choice in life.
Your grandfather's illness has been cured. "
Helen didn't care about the invitation, what she cared about was what Xia said afterward.
"Thanks."
She stood up with the invitation, said goodbye to Char and Alicia, and then trotted directly to the other end of the pasture, her short legs running quickly in the field.
She wanted to go back and see her grandfather as soon as possible.
"Hey! Helen, wait for me!" Terry shouted anxiously, but he turned back and glanced at the sheep grazing nearby, but still did not follow them.
Helen jogged along the country road for about ten minutes. She finally arrived near her home, panting a little.
This is the top of the mountain pasture. There is a small wooden house on the protruding end of the top of the mountain.
Although it is very windy here, there is plenty of sunshine, and you can enjoy the view of the valley below.
Behind the cabin are three old fir trees, with branches and leaves that have never been pruned showing their lush foliage.
On one side of the fir tree is another mountain road that extends into the distance. The lower part is lush with flowers and grass, and above it is the bushy rocky slope, which extends to the top of the bare rock cliff.
In the wooden house, an old man wearing simple linen clothes with gray hair and a white beard ran out of the house. He looked around anxiously and saw Helen at a glance.
"Helen!"
"grandfather!"
Helen trotted forward excitedly and jumped directly on top of him.
After the two lonely souls hugged each other for a while, Helen said happily.
"Are you healed?"
"Okay." The old man nodded, "I feel like I almost left you, but luckily I survived."
"It was the wizard who cured you." Helen said excitedly.
"Wizard?" The old man frowned slightly, "Who did you meet?"
"A very handsome brother and a very beautiful sister." Helen said with bright eyes, "They have a very, very big brother."
She paused in her words, as if her language system could not describe what she saw.
But at this moment, a raging wind roared from nowhere, and the old fir tree was bent down, and countless sand and dust blew them so hard that they could not open their eyes.
The old man stood in front of Helen to protect her from the strong wind.
When they could open their eyes, a huge figure suddenly burst into their sight from below the valley!
The huge sail wings blocked the sun, and the mechanical bird's feet hung casually below.
It was a giant beast that he had never seen before.
It's not a bird, and it doesn't look like a dragon. If you look closely, it looks more like a house that can fly.
The old man's eyes widened and his breathing stagnated. It wasn't until the giant beast gradually disappeared from his eyes that he resumed breathing.
Helen said excitedly on one side, "That's the one just now, that's the house of that brother and sister!"
The old man came back to his senses. At this moment, he finally believed Helen's words, and a magician saved his life.
"Did they say anything to you?"
Helen thought for a moment, and then she took out the invitation that Xia Ya had given him before, "This is what the brother gave me, he said."
She tried hard to recall, "He said someone would come to me in the future and give me a better choice in life."
The old man quietly stared at the invitation in Helen's hand, thinking deeply, and after a moment she said.
“Kid, remember, hide this invitation and don’t lose it.
Don't tell anyone the origin and existence of this thing. "
Helen nodded in understanding.
(End of chapter)
