Chapter 306 Rome Stories February 23 New Share
By the time the clock struck nine, Pam started the bus right on schedule. The steady increase in speed, combined with the cool breeze from the air conditioning, made Leon close his eyes.
It wasn’t because he was tired—he just had a habit of resting with his eyes shut whenever he traveled by bus. Since this ride’s final stop was the Calico Desert, he didn’t need to worry about overshooting his destination.
Pam had seen him board. If they arrived and Leon still hadn’t gotten off, she would probably come over to remind him. So he felt completely at ease.
What surprised Leon was that, along the way, the bus actually stopped several times. During these stops, not only did people get off, but some also got on.
Opening his eyes, Leon gazed at the dunes outside. He found it hard to believe there were settlements in such a place. He had always assumed the only human-inhabited spot in the Calico Desert was the oasis.
As the bus rolled on, more passengers filled the seats, until even the one next to Leon was taken by a sun-bronzed middle-aged man.
The man looked friendly, so Leon struck up a conversation.
“Uncle, do you live in the Calico Desert?”
“Yes, I do. I’m from Windrise Oasis. Judging from your fair skin, young man, are you a tourist from elsewhere or a friend from Stardew Valley?” The man grinned as he replied.