Chapter 143 The Cat and Aya a Thousand Years Ago.
As a child, Saifei skipped and hopped to the door of Aglaia's tailor shop.
The small figure carried a pioneering spirit.
She placed the heavy treasure chest she was carrying heavily on the table.
The bottom of the box collided with the wooden tabletop, producing a dull thud that made the sewing basket on the table sway slightly.
Saifeier patted the dust off her hands.
A smug smile spread across his face, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Aglaia, his tone excited:
"Seamstress, I've arrived as promised! Look at this chest full of gold and silver treasures. I bet there are rare and precious things in here that you've never seen before!"
"Come on, as we agreed before, I'm going to buy your most valuable clothes!"
She puffed out her small chest, looking all rich and powerful.
Aglaia looked up and her gaze fell on Saifei's tattered, patched clothes.
The fabric was worn smooth and shiny, with mud stains still clinging to the edges. She frowned slightly, her tone carrying a hint of arrogance:
"You petty thief, you have little manners but a lot of guts, daring to barge into my weaving workshop dressed in such shabby clothes?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she gestured with her hand, a hint of curiosity in her eyes:
"What have you brought? Let me see."
"Look around! These are all top-quality goods—"
Without hesitation, Sai Feier lifted the lid of the treasure chest, and instantly, a dazzling array of jewels poured out.
Rubies, jade, and pearls are arranged in a pleasing, staggered pattern, their brilliance so dazzling that it's hard to open one's eyes.
She held up her most prized sapphire, the size of a pigeon's egg, to the sunlight. The gem refracted a deep blue halo, and she proudly showed it off:
"Look at this sapphire, it's even bluer than Fagina's eyeballs!"
Aglaia reached out and took the sapphire.
The cool touch of my fingertips on the gemstone's surface, and the pure, flawless color, made me gasp in amazement.
"ah..."
"What a magnificent luster... I have only seen a handful of these ocean tears of such quality in my mother's treasury..."
There was a hint of melancholy in her voice.
Sai Fei'er's smug expression froze instantly, then collapsed, revealing a look of disappointment, her tone full of frustration:
"...What? You've seen this before? I thought it would be a big surprise for you."
"Tch, what a buzzkill."
Aglaia gently placed the sapphire on the table, her voice flat and devoid of emotion:
"It's just a distant memory. My family property was burned to the ground long ago, and this weaving workshop is the result of my hard work starting from scratch."
Sai Fei'er curled her lip, her tone laced with mockery:
"Wow, a young lady who has revitalized her family business, how admirable... Heh, stop joking, at least you did enjoy those riches and honors."
"Ha...rude stray cat."
Aglaia gave a soft shout, her voice carrying a clear hint of doubt:
"I ask you, Cephalia—where did you obtain these treasures, and by what means?"
Sai Fei raised her chin, her tone disdainful:
"Ha, I won it through a fair and square bet. What, you doubt me?"
Aglaia frowned slightly, gave a puzzled "hmm," and her eyes showed even more scrutiny.
Sai Fei'er stamped her foot impatiently and urged:
"Speak up, seamstress! Give me a straight answer: will you accept these treasures or not?"
Aglaia's fingertips lightly traced the gold thread on her cuff, her tone filled with inquiry:
"That's really strange, you're clearly lying to my face..."
"But my gold thread... did not tremble at all."
Her ability to discern the true nature of others' hearts through her gold thread only deepened her confusion.
Sai Fei'er's voice suddenly rose in pitch, tinged with urgency:
"That's because I told the truth every single word; I didn't lie at all!"
"Is that really the case? But the scars and mud on your face tell me a different story."
Aglaia lifted the hood off Seifer's head.
Her hood slipped down, revealing her messy gray short hair and fluffy cat ears.
Saifeier was startled and instinctively reached for her hood, her eyes fixed on Aglaia, her tone full of impatience:
"You... Hey, when it comes to doing business, why all the nonsense!"
"Don't worry, I haven't left any evidence against you, no one will come after you."
She quickly added, afraid that Aglaia might change her mind.
Aglaia gently shook her head, her eyes resolute:
"You're such a good liar, how can I be sure whether what you're saying is true or not?"
Saifeier was speechless, feeling quite annoyed, and angrily closed the treasure chest.
"Dealing with rich people like you is such a hassle, such a waste of my time!"
"Forget it, if you don't want it, there are plenty of other people who are eager to take it!"
As she spoke, she picked up the treasure chest and turned to leave.
"etc."
Just as Saifei reached the door, Aglaia's voice, tinged with a sense of superiority, rang out again.
"I have accepted your treasures. But these treasures alone are not enough to buy the most expensive garments of the 'Golden Woven'."
She paused, then changed the subject:
"That being said, I do have an outfit that suits you perfectly."
Sai Feier stopped in her tracks, and the sullen look on her face instantly vanished.
Instead, she was filled with anticipation and curiosity. She turned around, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Aglaia:
"Oh? What good stuff is it?"
"See? Get closer."
Aglaia turned and walked into the inner room. A moment later, she came out holding a pair of glittering golden boots.
Sai Fei'er's eyes widened, her face filled with amazement, and she couldn't help but exclaim:
"Wow! This is... sparkly gold, so beautiful!"
Aglaia placed the golden boots on the table, her tone softening slightly, yet still carrying a hint of arrogance, as she introduced them:
"These golden boots are considered one of the most prized treasures of the 'Golden Woven' style. Although their value cannot compare to the most exquisite robes, they possess magical power."
"Legend has it that Zagres blessed these boots, granting their owner incredible speed and the ability to move without making a sound..."
She pushed the gold boots on the table toward her:
"Put it on, Cephalia, so you don't get caught again next time. Your beautiful face needs to be protected even more carefully."
After Aglaia finished speaking, the atmosphere in the weaving workshop instantly became quiet.
It wasn't just Saifei who fell silent.
Even the people watching the sky above Douluo Continent fell silent, lost in deep thought.
It turns out that Aglaia gave these precious golden boots to little Saifei.
I don't want her to get caught stealing next time!
A thousand years ago, Aglaia never considered Saifeier to be a heinous thief.
Instead, they were so gentle with her, and worried that she might be hunted down, so they specially gave her such a precious treasure!
It's worth noting that, according to Aglaia's description, these boots carry the blessing of Zagreus, the Titan of Tricks.
It is an absolutely priceless and incomparably precious treasure, and ordinary people would hardly even be able to see it once!
Saifei's stolen goods were simply not enough to buy these boots!
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