Chapter 18: Celdic

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After the group played a few rounds of blade, the train had started to near it's destination. The group looked out of the window and saw the farmlands and windmills that surrounded the town. They passed by several wheat and cattle farms which just gave them a beautiful rustic view.

Elliot: Wow...!

Alisa: It's beautiful...

Laura: What a spectacular view. The rye planted last fall seems almost ready for harvesting.

Elliot: Now? I thought rye could only be harvested in the fall...?

Alisa: The soil in this area is supposed to be extra fertile due to the warmer climate, so things are a little different here.

Y/N: The view is amazing though...

Train Announcer: The Ministry of Railways wishes to thank all passengers for their patronage. This transcontinental train is bound for Crossbell. The next stop is...Celdic. Celdic. Passengers traveling to...Bareahard...please change trains at this stop.

Alisa: Almost there!

Y/N: Should we wake the snoring demon?

Elliot: Ahaha guess we should.

Y/N grabbed a traveling brochure before standing up and smacking Sara on the back of the head with it causing her to suddenly wake up. Afterwards the train had come to a stop and the group had exited the station.

Elliot: Wow, so this is Celdic...

Y/N: It's pretty relaxed here. Has that nice and quiet feeling. Although there's quite a few people over at the market.

Laura: Well even merchants from other countries regularly come to see it.

Alisa: Sounds like this place is as popular with tourists as the capital then, but for a whole different set of reasons.

Sara: Celdic's also widely renowned for their local beer, which they make using rye. But you're all still minors, so I'm the only one here who gets to drink it.

Y/N: Did you come here just for the beer?

Sara: Anyway! Let me show you to the inn. 

Y/N: You didn't answer the question.

Sara: Do I have to?

Y/N: No, I got my answer.

Sara: Follow me everyone!

Sara led the four to a small inn.

Sara: Hey there, Margot.

Sara walked up to the inn owner who was cleaning the counters.

Margot: Well, if it isn't Sara! What are you doing here? I knew the kids were coming, but I didn't think you'd be coming with them.

Sara: Oh, I just figured I'd help them get settled in before I left. And, here they are! My lovely students.

Y/N: She came for the beer.

Margot: *laughs* That makes sense knowing Sara.

Sara: What is that supposed to mean?

Y/N: Anyway, we're first-year students from Thors. I'm Y/N. 

Alisa: I'm Alisa. Thank you for putting us up.

Margot: Pleasure's all mine, I assure you. I'm Margot, the owner of this humble establishment. Sara here has taken care of all your arrangements. Come. I'll show you to your room.

Elliot: Th-Thank you, ma'am.

Laura: Much obliged.

Sara: I'll leave you to it then! Louise! Can I get some beer and snacks?

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