After eating and drinking her fill, Raina North settled the bill and left the tavern. She checked her current location and found that the night market was not far away.
The Umbral Zone also had a night market, not only large in scale but also open 24 hours. Unlike Veridia, where night markets focused on food, entertainment, and enjoyment.
The night market in The Umbral Zone sold weapons for murder and robbery.
Since she was forced to come to The Umbral Zone, it seemed impossible for her to leave in a short time, so it was very necessary to prepare some defense weapons.
Even though she had never been here before, Raina North was not unfamiliar with this place. She went directly to a small, inconspicuous shop in the corner, and after some rummaging, she quickly picked out a short knife.
Just as she left the shop, Raina North saw a four or five-year-old child standing on the sidewalk, looking around.
Suddenly, a dirty man emerged from the alley. He glanced around and seeing nobody watching, he grabbed the little boy.
Raina North’s face changed, and she charged forward without hesitation. Before the man could escape, she kicked him, and as he stumbled, she stretched out her arm and snatched the little boy back.
The man saw his cooked goose fly away, and he stepped forward with a shout: "Kid, I’m warning you to mind your own business!"
"Mind my own business?" Raina North laughed lightly, then her face turned solemn, her voice cold: "What if this is my business!"
As she finished speaking, the short knife slid to her palm. Her fingers danced, and the knife swiftly spun between her fingers, shedding a flicker of cold light.
Seeing this, the man’s expression stiffened. Realizing Raina North was tough, he didn’t dare confront her and left after uttering some harsh words.
After the man left, Raina North put away the short knife, looked down at the little guy, and asked, "Kid, where are your parents?"
"Parents?" The little fellow shook his head, looking puzzled.
"Then what’s your name?"
Seeing the child’s unclear speech, Raina North couldn’t help but check his pulse, which made her expression a bit solemn.
Looking up, she saw the little boy, delicate as carved jade, smiling innocently at her with big grape-like eyes.
Looking at the child before her, Raina North couldn’t help but think of the three kids she left in Veridia, her heart softening instantly. Latest content published on n0velfire.net
Raina North couldn’t help hugging the little guy, gently stroking his little head.
The little guy nuzzled her palm like a kitten, adorably submissive.
At this moment, an urgent calling sounded.
Raina North turned her head and saw a young woman anxiously searching around.
When she saw Raina North holding her son, her face changed immediately, and she hurriedly came over, sternly questioning: "Who are you? Put down my son!"
Raina North looked at the woman, seeing that she indeed bore some resemblance to the little guy she was holding, she lowered her guard and briefly explained what had happened.
Only then did the woman realize she had misunderstood Raina North, and she repeatedly thanked her.
Raina North didn’t mind, only advising: "The child is young, you must take good care of him."
The woman nodded repeatedly, reached out to take her son, but as soon as the son was in her arms, he cried and fussed, desperately flailing his arms, appearing to have a tantrum, until Raina North reached out to hold him again, then he calmed down.