GoodNovelChapter 139 VALERIA "Three...
three coins? I...
I only have this, I can't pay that much! You know no one here can afford such an expensive tax!" "Then complain to the King, not me.
Get her out of here, and if she resists, beat her until shes unconscious and shuts her mouth!" She kicked the womans hand before turning to leave, and the two tarnished coins she had been holding rolled across the ground.
The poor, ragged woman lunged to gather them, crying, and immediately, those menlike predatorstried to drag her away from the door into an alley.
When she turned, I saw the little bundle in her armsit was a child, barely a year old, as thin as she was, just like the grinning man who had been guiding us, like everyone else hereexcept for that witch and her guards.
"Leave her alone!" I couldn't help but intervene, especially for the child.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was obvious they would beat her mercilessly, or worse.
I pulled the woman into my arms, and when the men made a move to attack me, a threatening growl echoed beside me, followed by Quinn stepping in front of us protectively.
"Who are you to interfere in our business?" one of the guards asked gruffly, eyeing Quinn with suspicion. "We just need to bring a patient.
Is this MadAugustas house?" I tried to mediate, not wanting to start off on the wrong foot.
The woman in my arms whispered her thanks and stepped aside with the guide, who seemed to know her. "Tam MadAugusta.
Who are you, stranger?" That unpleasant woman appeared at the door again.
"My nis Valeria.
We cto see you to get help for my friend," I showed her Celines face under the hood, and she examined her witha raised eyebrow.
"T can give her a tonic to regain sstrength.
The treatment costs 100 coins," she stated bluntly, and I was left in shock.
Was it really that expensive, and not even a permanent cure? Ilowered my gaze, pulling out the small leather pouch from my sash and checking its contents.
If I had 30 coins, it would be a lot.
"I...
can you treat her with 30 coins? I have...
I have this pretty hairpin and this..."" [thought about the most valuable thing I hadmy pendantbut Icouldnt give it away under any circumstances.
"Does everyone think this is a charity today? 100 coins or nothing.
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Get them out! "No, no, wait!" I stepped forward desperately.
For amoment, I felt just like the woman who had been begging a few moments agd. "T'll be waiting, dear." That bastards words echoed in my mind.
Iknew I would need money to get Celine treated.
It seemed like he himself had imposed this tax that only exempted his own kind. I would have to beg him for money.
Filthy bastard! "I...
I'll go get the money from the inn right now.
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