Novel Square
Chapter 774
Nina grabbed the boy's arm. His entire village had been slaughtered by Pharaoh's men, and this Mr. Micah seemed to have some connection to Pharaoh. She feared the boy's simmering hatred might lead him to expose them prematurely.
Feeling the pressure on his arm, the boy came to his senses.
Nina said, "If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave now."
To Mr. Micah, they were outsiders. He was likely scrutinizing them closely. Initially, they had just wanted to catch a glimpse of Mr. Micah, but since he had already noticed them, they needed to return and devise a strategy.
Mr. Micah smiled but said nothing, implicitly agreeing to let them go. After they left, Mr. Micah called over two men and instructed them in the Yaren language, "Keep a close eye on those two."
Nina and the boy returned to the man's yard and went into the designated room.
"We've been marked," Nina said.
She had noticed Mr. Micah's scrutinizing gaze and probing questions during their conversation. It was clear he would have them followed.
The boy clenched his fists, grinding his teeth in anger. "I'll catch him and make him reveal Pharaoh's whereabouts!"
"The man just mentioned he knows Pharaoh. Pharaoh likely has more than one ally. I advise you not to act rashly," Nina said calmly.
Rushing things would only lead to disaster. They needed to conserve their energy, gather information, and find a place with a phone signal to make a call.
Nina's words had a calming effect on the boy. His anger began to subside.
She then asked, "When the man returns, can you ask him to help me find a phone charger?"
"Sure," the boy agreed. "I'll teach you some basic Yaren language. But from now on, wherever you go, you must take me with you."
"Agreed," Nina said.
While waiting for the man to return, Nina started learning basic Yaren phrases from the boy. She was a quick learner with a good memory, quickly picking up common phrases like "thank you" and "hello." The man returned around 7 p.m., and the grandmother called Nina and the boy for dinner.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.
Nina took out some money and said, "Given the current situation, he's injured and I can't leave him. We need to stay here for a while. Let us know if there's any work we can do. This is for our meals."
The boy translated. This village survived by growing medicinal herbs and selling eggs from their chickens and ducks. Due to the presence of allied forces and ongoing conflict, they couldn't venture far.
Selling herbs didn't bring in much money, so when the man saw Nina take out so much money, his eyes lit up. "As long as you pay, you can stay as long as you like," he said. "Our meals are simple. Just tell my mother if you need anything. The work mainly involves sorting herbs. Tomorrow, I'll be repairing the
school."
Nina's eyes lit up. "Can I go with you?"
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Mr. Micah was a teacher, and the children adored him. This could be an opportunity. The man looked at Nina, surprised. To him, she looked too pale and frail for hard labor.
Nina nodded, understanding the word. "I can help clean. If the school needs a cook, I can do that too. I'm from Birkham and I know how to do many things."