Chapter 59 - The Merchant of Oddities
A few hours after Haruki had killed the wolves, the meat brought back by Helma and Mortar was being cooked into a stew. Gathered around in a circle the entire group sat in silence gazing either into the flame or at nothing through mid-air. For the first time throughout the journey, Haruki's mind was free of all worries.
"About the compensation…" Bringing his attention to Kane, Haruki gave a weak smile. "You'll be properly compensated, every one of you so don't worry about it."
Upon hearing the news pleased gasps left everyone's lips. The journey so far had been a hundredfold more chaotic than they'd expected so knowing that they'd be appropriately compensated for it was a delight to hear.
"Mhmm.." The sounds of ruffling clothes broke the joyous moment.
Following the sound by instinct, everyone's eyes turned to the lady with the wolf head scarf. Laying on top of a blanket farther away from the flame, she flipped around to feel the warmth over her face.