Candy Wizard and Travel

It just so happened that Dorothy's "acquaintance", a guy in the black market, could often get some good things. There was also news there that he had gotten a lot of good stuff recently, but Master Mal didn't plan to use it in the near future, so he asked him if he had any. Not interested, said there was a beautiful gray hair in it.

"Gray and white..."

Xidi remembered that Irena once wanted a doll when she was 14 years old.

This, consider it a goodbye gift after a few days apart.

Master Mar also needs to prepare some things.

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The word "perfunctory" is sometimes vague. People are perfunctory about work and perfunctory with strangers. They only take it seriously when they get acquainted with it, and after they become familiar with it to a certain extent, they become perfunctory again.

For example, if your girlfriend wants to eat a certain dessert from somewhere, if the relationship has just been established or the relationship is not yet clear, you will have to wait in line all night to get it, sincerely and seriously.

And as time goes by, when marriage is imminent, and when we live as close as one person in food, clothing, and daily life, when we meet this kind of request, we have more choices. From the recommended pictures of special meals by Feifan Brother, to buying something casually, to just stopping by. Flexible options.

After knowing each other for a long time, being too serious makes people feel weird, just like when an acquaintance suddenly calls you by your full name, it must be somewhat weird.

Regarding the cognition of attitudes, if you have just met, you don’t have to worry about it; if you are too familiar with it, you don’t have to worry about it.

So human interaction is amazing.

Xidi, whose emotional intelligence points are almost entirely focused on magic, has recently come to understand a little bit more.

The commission about a certain kingdom has ended, and the goal is too obvious. After destroying the country single-handedly, he still lives in the palace with arrogance, as if he is addicted to the phantom of the past.

People always have to pay a price for what they do.

Those unhappy things were put aside, and now it was time to think about his little girlfriend and the master he hadn't seen for a long time.

A puppet, a normal commercial production, would probably take two days to polish based on Xidi's current level of operation. Some of the skills are placed on the hands, and if you don't get started, you will be missing something.

But the doll for Irena only took less than half a day.

……

"Um……"

Like, so similar.

Xidi squinted her eyes and carefully touched the hair in front of her eyes.

An acquaintance in the black market said that I got it just two days ago. It was only treated with magic and nothing was used. It was definitely natural hair.

How did it come about? No one in this place would ask. Anyway, there won't be any problems. That's why the black market exists. If it really offends anyone, not to mention that it can't be opened, it will cause more trouble and everyone can't do business well. They just It will disperse from one place to another, belonging to a relatively white gray area.

In other words, just like the shit mountain program, as long as it can run, it is normal.

The store manager, an acquaintance of the black market, didn't say much. He was sorting out other things he had recently acquired. His maintenance and organization methods were surprisingly professional.

"I want it."

Without much hesitation, Xidi took out her money bag and paid readily.

"It's still so refreshing, my dear disciple," the store manager smiled, "No, now you are also a witch. Do you want to see other things? Dorothy is not very calm during this period, and the works of many famous artists have begun to appear. I have purchased several pieces here, and like this one, I want to keep it myself.”

He opened the colorfully decorated box. Inside was a doll that looked a little rough at first glance, but traces of any modern material processing techniques could be seen on it. It was not mixed with any magic. It could be said to be a show off of ancient techniques. From Xidi's point of view, the large display was something from the end of the last century and was very precious.

Master Mal, after learning the magic of making objects speak a few years ago, she has become much more interested in artifacts. She likes to find some old antiques and talk about their pasts. The more ups and downs her life experience is, the better. She still likes the ups and downs so much. , intense emotions,

Although Xidi didn't appreciate this, she still respected it and tried her best to understand it.

Looking at it from the master's point of view...this doll is probably the eldest lady from an ancient noble family, but now she has been reduced to...well, that's not a good word.

To put it in a more polite way.

Selling oneself.

Xidi got closer and observed the doll carefully. The gem-polished eyes and the body made of precious wood had a dark color that had accumulated over time, but still exuded the fragrance of wood. Even the clothes were hand-made by oriental craftsmen and embroidered with gorgeous colors. pattern.

She must have many stories.

Master will like it.

"Someone really took advantage of this thing." Xidi sighed with emotion.

"It's hard to say. Nowadays, some people think that the newer, the better. He is a trendy person who likes mechanical dolls. He probably thinks that he paid a high price." The store manager smiled proudly, "I think it's like collecting tattered."

"Collecting rags is so profitable, my junior sister is probably going to change jobs. I want this too, and pack up the others as well."

"Okay, by the way, Master Mal has another student?"

"No, she's the disciple of my witch training teacher. I'm here to bring her some gifts. Do you have any odds and ends, the kind that can be used to decorate dolls? I'll make them for her to play with."

"Oh, yes."

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Semi-finished gemstone eyes, exquisite fabrics, magically cultivated humanoid skin, and some fillers temporarily catalyzed by magic potions. The most troublesome hair has also been obtained, and there is still material for the skeleton. The shaping is not complicated as long as you are proficient in the human body. …

After assembling and polishing, at dawn, Xidi picked up the doll that was [-]% similar to Irena.

If the resemblance is too much, it should be offensive. Children may like things that are similar to themselves, but most adults...

It is about one foot in height. The skeleton is made of soft alloy material and filled with soft rubber with a flesh-like texture. It is not light in weight. The most satisfying and time-consuming thing for Xidi is the hair and eyes.

Use your fingers to brush strands one by one to ensure that the amount of potion is within the controllable range. Excessive amounts will make the hair appear unusually textured.

In the absence of a workbench, the eyeballs were carefully circled with magic power for half a night, and then soaked in magic potion to adjust the sensitivity to light. At first glance, they looked like they were full of energy.

"As for the name... I'll call you——"

After careful consideration, Xidi gave up the naming of "Irena No. [-]" or "Little Irena" for short.

Although it is perfunctory, it is also the perfunctory of an adult. The food cooked by a professional chef tastes good, and the singing style of a singer is better than ordinary people. In the same way, this doll is also a masterpiece that is qualified to bear the name of the maker.

In Master Mar's words, it lacks some quality of inspiration, but the weight of heart may be able to make up for it, just like Dorothy's classic stories about dolls. In a difficult situation, the young man used wood to piece together a crude doll. Dolls express love.

After carefully cleaning it with cleaning magic, Xidi put the doll into the gift box with satisfaction.

There was still some time before dawn, and he felt a little unrealistic in his heart. After confirming the relationship with Irena, this was the first time they were separated. The meaning of goodbye also became different from the past, and it was when he was with Fran. It feels different.

It needs to be more novel and lively, very unfamiliar.

And the master I haven’t seen for a long time...

Pondering and savoring the unknown, he closed his eyes and fell into a light dream.

……

ps. Subject [-] was easy, but it was quite uncomfortable to go out for the exam in the rain early in the morning.

The mouse is broken, and it was originally a garbage truck to drive against others, but now it is completely driverless.

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"As a result, I was delayed here for two more days... It's too bad. I hope senior brother can slow down a little bit."

Irena puffed out bubbles, looked at herself in the mirror, and scratched her hair hesitantly.

"I wonder...what will senior brother think?"

He must have pointed her forehead to scold her for her carelessness, and then awkwardly said that she looks beautiful even now.

What should I do? She can't wait to be criticized.

Ah, it would be great if I could see my senior brother as soon as I opened the door.

Thinking of unrealistic things, Irena practiced her goodbye smile in front of the mirror. Well, after her hair was shortened, she looked a bit more heroic.

It may seem strange, but you will soon become familiar with it, just like the relationship you have with your senior brother.

With anticipation filling her heart, the girl packed her bags and prepared to embark on a novel journey again.

In this way, Irena pushed open the room and walked downstairs.

The doll-addicted boss still didn't say hello, but it was rare to hear him speak, he said.

"Sorry, we have no way to tell outsiders about our guests."

"Then just help me check in, right?"

"I didn't say that."

——Hey, you are selling customer information in such an open and honest manner. Be careful, I will report you.

Just as she was wondering if this was an opportunity to make a small fortune, she heard the voice below continue to ask.

"The person I'm looking for is a traveler with rare gray hair. He's a witch. His hat is the same pink as mine. His real name should be..."

At this time, as if he felt something, he raised his head and looked over, with a little surprise on his expression.

"Irena?"

"Brother!"

Irena crossed the wooden steps in two or three steps, her skirt flying, and came close to Xi Di. They were separated for only four or five days. She did not make any move like rushing towards her excitedly, but she still felt that her heart was full of surprises.

"Why are you here?"

"I heard you are here," Xidi was a little concerned about junior sister's short hair. She raised her hand and pressed it, then turned to say goodbye to the store manager, "It seems there is no need to look for it."

"cut."

The store manager showed a pity expression, rang the bell on the counter, and asked a strong woman to check the room condition.

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"What a coincidence, Irena. I didn't expect you to run so far away. I thought I would bring you here again after the Kingdom of Honesty."

Xidi was walking on a familiar street, and he would lightly nod as a greeting to some passers-by who looked familiar to him.

Many people know him, because of his appearance and because there are really not many witches in this country.

In this era, architectural changes were not rapid. He would come back every year. Most of the places looked the same as before, except that a few bricks had fallen and a few tiles had fallen. The leaves had grown and fallen.

He turned to the girl next to him.

"Although I have only lived here for a year, I still feel that it is a friendly place. But it seems that this time it did not bring you good memories. What's going on with your hair?"

Irena reluctantly laughed a few times, "Ah haha". In the slightly serious expression of her senior brother, the sense of majesty she felt when practicing magic returned.

So she whispered about her experience during this period.

As expected, she heard a soft sigh and a hand on her head.

"Then there's no way."

Ah, that was an unexpected reply.

She hugged her hat and did not hide her feelings, "I thought senior brother would say something about me."

"I won't do that kind of thing. Bad people always succeed because they are bad, and good people don't know how bad bad people are. I would often warn you seriously when I was teaching, and I hope you won't You will encounter this kind of thing, but there is nothing you can do about it. Just like the old saying in the East, there is no truth that a thousand days will prevent a thief."

Walking through the quiet street, Xi Di looked at the few pedestrians around, hesitated for a moment, turned around, and gently hugged Irena.

"Hair should be very important to girls, right? Wouldn't this make it less sad? I'm a little...well outside, but if Irena wants to, that's okay."

Irena, who was held by him, was a little dazed.

That kind of thing would make you very angry and sad if you were traveling alone, right?But now, with Silla helping her trim her hair and her senior brother comforting her later, it doesn't seem so uncomfortable?

On the contrary, it feels like there is warm water flowing in my heart.

It is because of being cared for like this that she becomes weaker and weaker...

There is really nothing I can do. If I fail to become a traveler in the future, senior brother will be fully responsible.

There are many words in my heart, but there is no need to speak them out. I just need to treasure them carefully.

Looking left and right, the pedestrians in the morning were walking in a hurry, and no one was paying attention. Her suppressed mood needed to be expressed in other ways.

She brushed the strands of hair around her ears to prevent them from getting in the way later.

"Brother, lower your head."

"Ok?"

——This angle is just right.

……

After a long time, the young couple, whose faces were a little red, sat on a bench by the roadside. The summer morning was dull, and the cool breeze blew under the shade of the trees, mixed with the moisture of the leaves, and it felt too cool.