The Master Of Elements

ME 49 Greenwood City (2)

“The accommodation we will go to is quite far away. If we walk it will take a long time to get there. Up ahead there are some people renting cars. We'll take that train to the inn.” John said after they walked for fifteen minutes.

About twenty meters from them were indeed seen rows of trains parked neatly. It reminded Matthew of a taxi line waiting for passengers.

Isn't that very similar? At least if there was a special place like this to find a train, this could make their mobilization easier.

As John approached the group of cars, several chariot drivers were seen walking towards them.

“Master, where are you going Sir let me drop by. I guarantee my train has the most cushioned seats compared to other trains.” One of the drivers offered his services.

“My train is no less Sir. I always keep clean from my train. So you won't find a single piece of shit in my train. So just use my train. Surely you will be more comfortable using my train.” Said the other coachman.

Before the other coachman could open his mouth to offer their services, John had raised his hand first. Ask them to be quiet because they want to talk.

“I don't care about the state of your car. As long as your train can run I don't blame the others. I'm just looking for someone who can take me to The Snoring Turtle.”

“Did you say The Snoring Turtle Master? I don't think we can take you there. The Snoring Turtle was in the inner city. This train of ours cannot enter the city within.” Said a coachman.

“For the business of getting into the city in it's my business. So, can any of you take me there?” ask John again.

John did not get the answer he wanted to hear. The coachmen muttered with their friends.

“Are they sure they'll go to The Snoring Turtle? Just look at her clothes like that. I don't they have the money to stay there. So why do we take him there.”

“You're right. He said he could take care of the inner city gatekeeper. But I'm not sure of that. Who are they? I'm sure they're just villagers who've been to the capital for the first time.”

“They thought with the wealth they had, they could easily stay at The Snoring Turtle. I'm sure they've heard the news that The Snoring Turtle is the best inn in Starwood Kingdom so they want to give it a try.” Came on another coachman.

The coachmen sneered at the group of three people in a soft voice. They seemed to assume that the four people they were scolding could not hear what they were talking about. Though, both John, Matthew, and his two younger siblings, can hear clearly what they are talking about.

Indeed the four of them did not show at all the fancy word of the way they dressed. The clothes they use are simple clothes commonly worn by people in general.

Matthew and his two younger siblings were wearing the clothes Elisha had bought from the merchant caravan that had stopped by their village. As for John, with his shabby clothes like that, it was clear that he was considered a poor man.

But the jeers from the train drivers did not offend the four people at all. After all, they look like people from a small village, and indeed it is a fact that Matthew and his two younger siblings are villagers.

Yes even though they had noble blood, but still they were born and raised in a small village on the edge of the Morento Forest.

“So, what among you really no one can take us to The Snoring Turtle?” ask John for the umpteenth time.

“I can't take you there sir. You just find another coachman.” Said one of the coachmen who then left John followed by the others.

John just shook his head at that. “It looks like we didn't get the children's train. Do you not mind continuing the journey on foot?” john asked Matthew and his two younger siblings who had been silent.

“No problem Grandpa John. This is all physical exercise. A long road like this is no problem for me.” Answer Jasper.

“I don't mind Grandpa John either. It makes no difference whether we ride a train or walk. Look at a busy street like this. I'm not sure those trains can get us to the inn faster. So it seems faster if we walk.” added Ellie.

“Good. Then we continue our journey.”

“Master. I can take you there.” Shouted someone.

John turned his body around and confronted the man. He has a thin body, very thin for the size of people in this world.

“Can you drive us?” Ask John.

“Yes. I can take you there. But I don't want to pay the entrance fee to the inner city. You said you'd take care of that. I also asked for double fees. Do you guys want?” The man said a little nervously.

“Indeed, how much did you ask for?”

“Two silver coins. Can't be less.” Her speech.

“No problem. Take your train we will wait here.” Said John.

Moments later, the man returned in his carriage. He pointed his car closer towards the group of four people standing up. Then the man rushed down and opened the door for them.

“Please go up Mr.”

The inside of the train does not look good, but it also does not look too bad. However, when compared to the Gold Mine Caravan that they had boarded, this train was far below it.

The fabric that is the lining of the holder looks shabby. Not only that, the paint of the carriage had also faded its color. But they won't be worried. After all they will only make short trips, not trips that take days.

“Grandfather John, why didn't anyone want to take us to the inn? Is there something wrong with us?” ellie asked as their train was already running towards the inner city.

“In a shopping week like this, a lot of villagers come to the city. Most of them feel like the richest people in their village.”

“So, when it comes to Greenwood City they choose the best lodging. Never mind paying for lodging in the inner city, most of them can't even pay the rate of getting into the inner city.”

“The inner city of Greenwood City is indeed like a different world when compared to the outer city where we are currently. The price of goods there are many times more expensive than the city outside.”

“So it's no wonder that those people didn't want to drive us. They do not want to be embarrassed if we can not pay the rate to enter the city in.” Obviously John.

“Then what about this uncle who was driving us?” Ask Jasper.

If so, why would this coachman take them to the inner city. In fact, he knew what consequences he would experience if he did so.

“He needs money Jas. He dared to raise his train. Usually from this place to the inner city we only need one silver coin. But he's trying to get two silver coins from us. A silver coin or two is not a problem for me. So it doesn't matter if he raises the price a little.”

“What should we pay for a one-night stay at The Snoring Turtle? Looks like it was very expensive from what I heard from those coachmen.”

Matthew was quite curious about it. How expensive the inn was so that it made the coachmen demean, those who were dressed normally, who wanted to stay there.

“That's just one gold coin for overnight. Then, you'll have to pay it up front if you want to stay there. Compared to the other lodgings in Greenwood City that average a price of two to ten silver coins a night, The Snoring Turtle looks very expensive.”

“I didn't expect the price difference to go that far. I hope their service is as high as the price they give.” Matthew.