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Rushing along the road, I tried to slow down. Gently pulling on the reins, I slowed down the carriage. I didn't have the heart to pull the reins harder, because only God knew what could happen.
Soon the speed of the carriage returned to normal and the ride became relatively comfortable. After a couple of hours, evening came and it was time to find a place to sleep.
Stopping the carriage completely, I tied the horses to a thick tree, while I myself began to search the carriage for carrots or something similar to feed the animal. I did not untie them from the carriage, as I am not sure that I can tie them back.
It turned out that the driver's seat is not fixed and can be removed. Inside was an empty area containing a carrot and a knife. I don't know if it's needed for self-defense or for cutting vegetables.
Taking the vegetables in hand, I went to the horses and put everything on the ground. I definitely will not feed them from hands, I still need fingers.
Taking out a pot, I poured water from a nearby river into it. At the bottom of the pot, I put the essence of fire. It was a red-hot stone in which the restless spirit of fire lived. They were usually stored in a heat-resistant container and taken with you on trips. it is very convenient and compact.
After 10 minutes, the water boiled. Taking a small jar from my bag, I took out the tea leaves. Throwing them into the cauldron, I had only to wait for the tea to brew. Soon the smell of tea spread around the area and with chopsticks I took out the essence of fire, putting it back into the container. It's good that I didn't forget to take it with me.
Putting on my mittens, I raised the bowler hat and went to the carriage. I don't have a tent, so I can't sleep in the open. And there is no desire.
Already inside the carriage, I took out the Imperial cup and spoon, placing them on a table that protruded from the wall. Having poured tea there, I added sugar and began to stir slowly.
Yes, it was the same Imperial cup I got from the fat man. I didn't want to sell it, so I took such a beautiful dish with me. If not for the crack, it would definitely be considered valuable.
Taking out a cookie, I started drinking tea. It took only 15 seconds before I froze in an unsightly pose. The world darkened before my eyes. Light suddenly poured from the sky, moving down to the inner sphere.
Having received recharge, the sphere shone brightly, illuminating everything within a radius of a couple of meters. Now it became clearly visible that water was splashing at the bottom of the sphere. It occupied no more than 1% of the entire capacity, but that was enough to make it out.
Along with the Spiritual Water, as I called it, comfort came. He, like sweat, spread throughout the body, giving tone and energy.
I was in the black world for no more than minutes when he retreated, giving up space to the outside world. My eyes cleared, and I realized that I was sitting in the same carriage in the forest with the Imperial Cup in my hands.
What was it? Hallucination? Last time I would have understood, because the cup is ancient, but after that incident I washed it very thoroughly, so the possibility of such an outcome is extremely small. Besides, if this is a hallucination, then why did she continue what was the last time? Then a tube formed in the sky, and now it was there from the beginning.
Maybe ... is it spiritual energy? But I've never come across it before, so I can't confirm this option. Besides, where does it come from in my body? When I was tested in the sect, my body was empty. If she showed up after tea, who knows how many people would like to repeat this.
After taking a few more sips, my eyes clouded again. I again fell into the world of darkness and a ray of light descended from the sky again, filling the sphere. Now I am convinced that these hallucinations are associated with tea or a cup. Now I have no other tea with me, so I will have to check it after arriving in the village of Golden Sunrise.
Village of Golden Sunrise was located at a sufficient distance from the city of Easy Pera. It was not as luxurious as in the capital, but it was possible to live happily even with the pennies that he had. Although this was also a large amount for the capital, it could be easily spent for three or four months of living. For the village, this will be enough to live comfortably for a couple of years. As they say, other priorities are different prices.