Chapter 13: Change and Departure

He tugged at his collar, picked up his change of clothes, and Su Qing left the hat shop.

He leisurely returned to the inn, and under the host's hospitality ate a simple breakfast before going upstairs back to his room, closing the door and sitting by the window, eyes closed to enjoy the morning sun.

In the neighboring room, in the dark, Selinna leaned against the door playing with the Dog Leg Knife, her expression indifferent.

Click… Bang…

At that moment, the sound of a door opening and closing came from the next room.

Selinna's eyes flickered, her hand paused, then she flourished a blade trick and sheathed the Dog Leg Knife.

Then she stretched, walked to the bedside and sat down, took out an oilcloth and began wiping and maintaining her Mauser revolver.

As a qualified warrior, her weapon is her second life; even if there has been no recent combat, she still spends some time each day maintaining her weapon.

Meanwhile.

Su Qing, bathed in warm sunlight, felt as if his whole body were soaking in a hot spring, very comfortable.

"Ha…hiss!" Su Qing yawned, just about to get up and go back to bed for a nap, when his abdomen suddenly began to cramp painfully.

It felt as if someone were stabbing a knife into his belly and vigorously twisting and tearing inside, making him feel extremely awful.

After just a few breaths, Su Qing's forehead was covered in cold sweat, his body went weak from the pain, and he collapsed straight from the chair onto the floor.

Click!

The sound of a door opening rang out.

Next, the blurry-eyed Su Qing saw a figure appear before him.

But before he could make out who it was, his entire consciousness blurred.

…………

When Su Qing woke up, he was already lying in bed.

As his mind was still fuzzy, Selinna's figure appeared before him.

Then he heard her say: "You're awake…"

Su Qing sprang up from bed, his face frightened, and asked: "Has the operation already succeeded?"

"What?"

Selinna's eyes flashed with a hint of confusion, and a big question mark appeared above her head.

Su Qing finally reacted, waved his hand, and said: "It's nothing, thank you for helping me onto the bed."

Selinna nodded, then suddenly asked: "Are you sick?"

Su Qing, hearing this, thought Selinna was worried his illness would delay their journey, so he smiled and explained:

"It's an old ailment that occasionally flares up, but don't worry, it won't delay tonight's train."

Selinna frowned, hesitated a moment, and her usually indifferent expression softened slightly: "Tonight you should rest well; we'll depart tomorrow evening."

"No need, I just need to rest a bit." Su Qing felt a little surprised, but still shook his head.

However, Selinna had her own mind, refused to listen to him, left after saying "We'll depart tomorrow evening," and turned away.

This made Su Qing secretly think that although she usually appears cold, she is actually warm-hearted inside.

After these days of contact and understanding, he summed up Selinna's personality as: cool and elegant, yet noble; fierce yet kind; overbearing yet gentle.

Such a personality, placed in a modern urban drama, would definitely be the overbearing female CEO.

While Su Qing was lost in thought, the door was pushed open; he looked up and saw Selinna walking in carrying a tray.

"This is dinner."

She placed the tray on the cabinet beside Su Qing's bed, lightly tossed out a sentence, then turned and left again.

Su Qing first stared blankly, then reacted and hurriedly thanked her.

Unfortunately, she had already left without a trace.

He shook his head and smiled, didn't mind, picked up the tray and ate; soon he finished it, leaving an empty plate.

Afterward, he lay in bed resting while browsing the Sky Base.

Connected device: Selinna

Download task: (&&)5% (&&&)

Completed task: none

Installation log: English (proficient)

These past two days getting along with Selinna, Su Qing had already linked with her and seen her bloodline and abilities.

First, the bloodline: as expected, it is an advanced vampire bloodline;

Second, in terms of skills: martial arts (master), horsemanship (master), firearms (expert), blade technique (expert), tracking (expert), Hungarian (expert), English (proficient)… adding up to over a dozen, truly rich.

It's a shame that with all these excellent skills laid out before him, he can only eye them covetously and dare not act rashly.

For fear that one careless move would get him killed on the spot.

However.

He hasn't done nothing; rather, he compared Selinna's skill proficiencies.

Combining with the novels he read in his previous life, he sorted the skill proficiencies from low to high as: entry, proficient, expert, master.

These four levels, where entry means literally grasping the basics of a technique; in actual combat one can exert most of its power, but there are many rough marks and it is rather rigid.

Next, proficient means the technique is thoroughly mastered; in battle against an enemy, it can be used smoothly and freely.

Then, expert means the technique's attainment is extremely exquisite; it can be changed at will, and when facing an enemy it can exert its power to the greatest extent.

Finally, master means one has fully grasped the technique's essence and mysteries, reached the pinnacle of the art, and can innovate, fully deserving to call oneself a master.

And such master-level skills, Selinna possesses two: martial arts and horsemanship.

From this one can tell how formidable her strength is.

"Once my body recovers, I too can become as badass as her." Su Qing was full of confidence, relying on the Sky Base, he could in the shortest time go from a novice who only knows clumsy punches to a powerful warrior.

After looking forward to the future and getting pumped up, Su Qing lay down again, resting well.

After all, he departs tomorrow night; at that time he will have to sit on a train for three days and three nights, just thinking about it makes his bones faintly sore.

A night and a day passed hurriedly; when he opened his eyes again, the outside sun once again showed a red halo.

At this time the sky had not yet completely darkened; I estimate it's about six or seven, but we can already get ready to depart.

First he got up and washed up, then went downstairs and found the shop owner who had prepared a meal.

While eating, he also settled the expenses for food, drink, and lodging for the past two days.

When everything was settled and he returned to his third-floor room, the sun on the horizon had already completely set.

Thump thump thump…

The door was knocked, and before Su Qing could react, it was already pushed open.

The visitor was naturally Selinna.

At this time she had already changed into an ordinary coat, completely covering her proud figure; she also wore a birdcage veil hat on her head, her delicate features though still faintly visible, but if not stared at closely, there wasn't much impact.

Su Qing saw the other person walk in, picked up the suitcase containing clothes, and said with a smile: "I've also packed up, let's go!"

The suitcase was bought for him by Selinna when she went to the train station last night to buy tickets.

It cost a full ten pounds.

But it must be said, you get what you pay for.

Its entirety is wrapped in aged cowhide, the buckles are still made of brass, and the stitching along the edges is neat and strict.

Su Qing liked it at first sight.

Hmm.

Selinna resumed her usual aloofness.

Let's go.

Su Qing didn't mind either, picking up the suitcase and walking out of the room first.

The two left the inn and headed toward the train station.

An hour later, accompanied by a whistle, the train departed the station, racing toward Dover Port, the southernmost point of Dayingguo.