thefictionvixens Chapter 1402 Unexpected but Reasonable Favor
Chapter 1402 Unexpected but Reasonable Favor
Chaska quickly put on a gentle smile and softly comforted her, "Little sister, don't worry. I know a craftsman who should have the mechanical parts you need."
"But I'm very busy right now, maintaining order here, so I can't take you to him right away. I'll contact him for you when I'm done, okay?"
Chasca genuinely wanted to help this cute and anxious little girl, but Keino failed to grasp her intentions and took it as a veiled refusal, indicating that she didn't want to help.
She pursed her small lips and obediently replied, "Okay... alright, thank you, big sister."
But in her heart, she had already made her own plans and muttered to herself:
It seems I'll have to do it myself. I'll look around the neighborhood later; maybe I can find some spare parts...
I hope Ineff won't worry about me. I will find the parts as soon as possible and fix her!
After saying that, Aino quietly took a few steps back. Taking advantage of the moment when Chasca turned around to maintain order, her small figure once again slipped into the crowd and headed towards the edge of the port, determined to find a mechanical part that could repair Inev.
……
In short, Shao Yun devoted the entire afternoon to assisting the Huayu Society members in settling the displaced people. He worked from the scorching sun until sunset and evening, without even a moment's rest.
That afternoon, he was constantly on the move, shuttling between the dock and the beach, either guiding the refugees to disembark in an orderly manner or managing the crowds. He kept a close eye on his surroundings, fearing a stampede or unnecessary conflict caused by the refugees' restlessness and fear of being displaced.
Fortunately, Shao Yun was tall and strong, with an upright posture, and he exuded a fierce aura when he stood in the crowd.
In addition, his efficiency in handling matters (like herding sheep) made the refugees, though uneasy, mostly willing to follow his guidance. Basically, no one caused trouble due to emotional outbursts, which made the resettlement work much smoother.
Mavica, as the on-site commander (with Cetalli as the deputy commander), stood on a high place, gazing intently at the still densely packed ships on the sea.
Many boats were still queuing to dock, and the beach was still crowded, but it was much more orderly than it had been in the afternoon.
She turned to Chaska, who was hurrying over to report to her, and asked, "Chaska, how is the situation?"
Chaska strode forward, casually took off his hat, wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand, and gave a sigh that was hard to describe.
"Well, it's a long story. We need to hurry up and settle these refugees from Nordkale. Look, it's getting dark soon. How will they survive the night if they don't have shelter?"
"Moreover, there are too many refugees. Even with Huayu working overtime to cook, the supply is still insufficient. We need to prepare enough food quickly, otherwise many people will go hungry tonight."
"Also, Aoi said that there are many wounded among the refugees, some of whom were injured while traveling, and others of whom had old injuries from previous crises. They urgently need a lot of medical supplies to treat them."
"The Flower Feather Society has done its best to prioritize taking in the elderly, the infirm, the disabled, and children, but the number of refugees from Nordkale this time far exceeded our initial expectations. We are still too short of manpower and supplies."
After listening, Mavika gently patted Chaska's shoulder and comforted him:
“I received a message from Ianshan that her transport team will arrive from the Land of Wollu before dark, and will deliver urgently needed supplies such as tents, food, and drinking water in batches, which will soon be distributed to the refugees.”
She looked up into the distance and said confidently, "Moreover, the arrangements at the Olympic Arena have been finalized. Soon, some of the refugees will be settled in the arena, where there is ample space and everyone's safety can be better guaranteed."
"It can be said that the most difficult time has passed."
After speaking, Mavica paused, her brows furrowing slightly as she pondered the next steps in the resettlement plan. After a moment, she slowly added:
"After that, I will contact the other five tribes and have them each take in a portion of the refugees to share the burden. As for the funds needed for supplies and resettlement, let's temporarily allocate some funds from the development funds of 'Tenochztok' (Yoyo Resort) to get through the current difficulties first."
Just as Mavica and Chaska were discussing their next steps, Shao Yun squeezed out from the crowd.
He rushed over to Mavika, taking three steps at a time, and quickly reported the current situation.
"Mavika, we can't keep dragging this on. We must move these guests from Nordkale as soon as possible!"
As he spoke, he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his face, pointed to the still crowded beach behind him, and said helplessly.
"The beach is already packed with people, foot to foot. Everyone is crammed together like sardines in a can. If this continues, even if there is no stampede, it will easily lead to conflict."
Looking at Shao Yun, who was sweating profusely, Mavica felt very gratified. Fortunately, Shao Yun had stepped in to help; otherwise, the Huayu Society alone wouldn't have been able to hold out until now.
“I understand, Mr. Shao Yun. Thank you for your hard work. You and Chaska have been busy all afternoon. You have almost finished the most arduous resettlement work. Next, you have other tasks to do. Don’t worry, it’s very easy and not tiring.”
Chaska, standing to the side, had one hand on his hip and the other holding his hat, fanning himself constantly, his chest rising and falling slightly as he breathed heavily.
"What do we need to do next? As long as we don't have to squeeze into the crowd to maintain order, we can do anything."
Mavica scratched her head, looking deep in thought, and muttered to herself, "Let me think... I've been so busy coordinating supplies and resettlement locations that I forgot something important."
A moment later, her eyes lit up, she clapped her hands, her face showing excitement, and her tone became cheerful.
"By the way! Chaska, Mr. Shao Yun, I'm giving you two a simple task."
She paused, then slowly said, "I was in such a hurry that I forgot to inform the winery owner, Mr. Diluc, and Mr. Xinonin."
"I'd like to trouble you two to go and call these two to come and relieve them and take over the subsequent order maintenance work. You two should get a good rest tonight and recharge your energy."
Upon hearing the name "Diluc," Chaska's expression instantly became subtle, revealing a thoughtful smile.
“Okay, no problem. I think Mr. Diluc would be happy to help.”
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Thus, Mavica entrusted the task of notifying Diluc and Shinonen to relieve her of their shift to Shao Yun and Chaska.
Without further delay, the two turned and set off for the Dawn Winery.
As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe the land of Nata, turning the roadside vegetation a warm orange-red and casting a soft glow on the straight road.
Chaska mounted her signature "flying revolver," activated the magical artifact, and slowly ascended into the air; Shao Yun rode his horse along the main road.
One man, one horse, one man, one revolver, headed towards the plateau where the Firewood Hill and the Sulfur Crystal Vein meet, the location of Diluc's "Dawn Winery" in Nata.
During their journey, Chaska maneuvered his "Flying Revolver" and slowly approached Shao Yun, who was riding a horse. He walked alongside Shao Yun, and his face, which had been as cheerful and decisive as a warrior of the Flower Feather Society, was now tinged with a hint of shyness.
After hesitating for a moment, Chaska spoke softly, asking, "Mr. Shao Yun, I... I'd like to talk to you about something private, is that alright?"
Upon hearing this, Shao Yun's lips curled up slightly, and a knowing glint flashed in his eyes.
He didn't need to guess to know that the private matter Chasca was about to discuss must be about Diluc.
After all, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Chaska has been harboring feelings for Diluc for over a year.
However, Shao Yun also felt that it was perfectly normal for Chasca to develop feelings for Diluc.
After all, in the mate selection concept formed by the Nata people over thousands of years, martial prowess has always played a significant role, and the strong can always easily attract the attention of others.
Although the Abyss Crisis has long ended and peace has come to Nata, this deeply ingrained cultural concept cannot be eradicated overnight.
Diluc, after all, was a former cavalry captain of the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt. He wielded a two-handed greatsword with unparalleled skill, and in terms of combat prowess, he could even hold his own against Chaska, who was skilled in archery.
Such a powerful and composed individual would naturally attract Chasca, who is cheerful and strives to surpass himself.
Thinking this, Shao Yun couldn't help but reveal a strange yet teasing smile. He turned to look at the slightly shy Chaska beside him and said directly:
"I'll say it again: if you really like Diluc, just confess to him directly. Stop being so hesitant. To be honest, everyone in the Flower Feather Guild, and everyone around you who knows you, can tell that you're interested in Diluc."