The trade market finished but some people stayed in the city as they planned to leave first in the next few days. This time many from further villages have come to see the trade, but couldn't go right away as it is a long way back.
Kendra knew such things would happen so she told them first to the inn where people could sit, drink, eat and sleep. As in the inn was new everything was new as well. So the only rule Kendra set up is that everyone who wants to sleep inside has to go to take bath.
Dirty people and clean sheets... not a good combination.
Isaa sighed as she saw the confused expression of people that wanted to sleep over there. ''Sister, couldn't we make the inn bit less comfortable then anyone could sleep here?''
Kendra poked her head. ''Do you think I have to wish to waste my time to burn beds and make new ones every time someone sleeps? How many people did you see with lice today? I saw the whole bunch of it. The worst is how the hell di they even get those things? Why do they exist? That grounding fairy really has some dark humor. She didn't let while beast in this world but that's why all kinds of bugs and nasty things that make me feel disgusted. Those that don't want to wash can sleep outside. They are as it seems used to sleep in the dirt. End of discussion!''
Everyone heard her words and saw her annoyed expression. That young man with different eye colors approached her and smiled while she just looked at him calmly but coldly. ''I am not a very nice person today, so I hope you have reason to talk to me. A good reason...''
He just nodded. ''I just wanted to introduce myself. I am Orion from the Sect of Eternal Fire. As the name says, we are sects with pure firepower. I could hear you talking about the bugs I have to admit that some of my people have it. We tried everything, does your clan has something that could help us? Please? It is so disgraceful.''
Looking at his simple but clean appearance Kendra could just accept. ''Come back in ten days. I will ask one of our girls that make those tinctures to make more and we will exchange it for something you have. What are you selling actually?''
''Seasonings and teas. We found out that many plants in our surroundings have quite taste and some of our people recognized some of the plants. So we choose the plants to dry and bring here as seasonings. Then we have flower teas, green teas and fruit teas. Even dried fruits as well. Would you like to see? We can exchange if you have something we can use?'' He had no time after the discussion to see other people as many villages wanted to buy teas and seasonings. So his bags were actually already full. But who knows what he could exchange with.
Kendra smiled. ''We have dried vegetables, fish, salt, meat and mushrooms. We used a specified way to dry it so if you use just one a spoon of vegetable mix you can prepare porridge for two people. If you want we can exchange that for some seasonings. We will sell complete meals then next time. We can cooperate. If you want?''
Orion nodded with a big smile. ''Good. Next time we will bring more seasonings because of the tincture as well... '' They started happily talking when one big man passed Kendra intentionally but was kicked far away.
He flew in a large arch and as he hit the floor he fainted straight away. Behind Kendra stood Jason and Sirius that looked quite angry. Kendra just sighed. These two overprotective hens. She stared ta them until they started feeling uncomfortable and tried to avoid her eyes.
''You two completely forgot about formation I put on this city, did you?'' She got close and hissed at them making them get embarrassed.
Jason just chuckled and patted her head making her stare ta him even angrier. But what she didn't know was that her angry look was so cute that no one could get angry at her. In her head, she wanted to chew on them and then stomp them into silliness as they stopped that.
''I wanted to see does it work, you two... overprotective... people!'' She crossed her arms while she spoke making the two men look at her dotingly and with big smiles. Just too cute!!!
If she knew their mind, she probably would have lost it completely and would have chasted them for a long time around. Buts he gave up. ''I understand your worry. And thank you. Jason can you take care of Orion I think he has some seasonings we can take over. And that man... kick him out and blacklist him so he can't enter this town again.''
Her eyes passed everyone and narrowed. ''Those that want to sleep in the inn, have to wash up and not have any bugs on the body. Our beds are new and clean and extremely comfortable. I want it to stay that way. No discussions. The rest of you can sleep outside. There will be multiple fires so you won't have to worry about coldness. The food will be served by the first night shadows.''
Jason and Sirus could see clear annoyance this time as she strode with large steps away and shook their head while Orion just like other onlookers stood there flabbergasted. He turned his head to see the two men still standing in place and watching her heave.
His curiosity couldn't be stopped so he just went and straightforwardly asked. ''Uhm, could you tell me why is everyone listening to her words? She is just a child...''
Jason turned his head but Sirius answered with a question. ''Then why did you go straight to her and not to any of us? Think good about it. Jason, you take care of him I will go to placate her. She might go on a killing spree because those people again appeared in the vicinity and making the lives of animals hard.''
''Seriously? What is wrong with these people? Should we ask Taskmaster to kick them to the other place if we see him again?'' Jason just shook his head. ''They are torturing animals before eating them. What is wrong with their heads?''
One of the men standing around was curious. ''What is going on?''
Jason sighed. ''You all should be careful. There is one sect that is going around and killing animals in mass but in most cruel ways. This world is actually meant for cultivators to live a nice, peaceful life and give birth to children as in outside world they are not possible because of the immense power with stops the ability to produce. But these people are turning this place into a truly scary place. I fear that after they got tiered with animals they would try to harm people.
Actually, they could have eradicated that sect, but as they still didn't try to harm them and actually couldn't do anything to them they just ignored their doings. For now. They had no fear as they all had powers and never went alone, but on this occasion, they could spread the word about those people and make everyone aware of them.
Kendra forbade them to go and look for them at that time. It was better if others would get involved as well. She had no wish for her sect to play police. Everyone then would come to them with this or that request. Better stays neutral. As long nothing bigs happen when they are around, everything will be fine.
After all, they are the smallest sect and had not man people, so they choose to just give them information. What others will do to protect themselves is not their problem.
When Jason, later on, came back to the main office where Kendra sat with everyone in silence he was suddenly confused. There was never such silence before. ''What is going on?''
Isaa shook her head and just pointed at the free chair with her head. It seems something was going on again. Silence prevailed for a while and everyone just sat still and looked at her.
Kendra was so lost in thought that she snapped after Isaa nudged her few times. ''Ah? Oh yes. Now everyone is here? Good. The city will be done soon. I wanted to ask does any of you really want to live here or should we give this place to others? We have a safe place and in this place, we can keep our houses when we come to trade. If someone wants to live in the other houses, we shouldn't stop them.''
Everyone nodded. ''This place would be good for pregnant females as they could have some safety. We can let the word out that couples or pregnant females can come and live here safely.''
But Kendra loudly coughed making them all stop and then suddenly a burst of laughter could be heard erupting from everyone. Isaa had to laugh as well and with tears in her yes she patted Kendra's head and nodded. ''Oh great goddess Kaia, we accept your request. Yes, if they keep it clean and not let any bugs in. This is going to be a clean and safe place.''
They actually gave up. Kendra was just too stubborn on that point. And they got used to being clean as well, that they started accepting her ways completely. If she wants to protect pregnant women, fine, but her only request is that they have to clean themselves.
How many gallons of tincture they have to make...