“What are about the gods and goddesses? Which coins did they create?” Amelinda spoke up.
“Do you know about the symbols of other gods and goddesses? If you know, you can guess the coin they’ve created. Peacock coins created by goddess Hera, caduceus coins created by Hermes, flame coins created by Hestia, hammer and anvil coins created by Hephaestus, owl coin created by Athena, deer coins created by Artemis, vulture coin created by Ares, raven coins created by Apollo and swan coins created by Aphrodite.”
“How are about Hade and Poseidon? Why don’t you mention them? I mean they are also powerful gods on Olympus.” asked Amelinda quickly.
“For some reason they don’t create any coins and they also didn’t not create Hippocoon land.” said Gwen.
“Why?” squeaked Amelinda.
“You will probably find the reason when you get there.” said Gwen.
“What are bout offspring of god Hade and Poseidon and people who are chosen by them? Do they go Hippocoon and study there?”
“Guess they do, right Gwen?” said Heracles, looking at his friend,
“Yes, that’s right Heracles.” said Gwen smiling, “As like the way Hippocoon land finding us, they all also get letters inviting them to come Hippocoon and study there as they are old enough. However, there are very few people chosen by them.”
***
“My little master, we have come to the town.” said the coachman in husky voice.
“I hear.” replied Gwen. The carriage went slowly then stopped. Gwen made the way stand up. He opened the carriage door and stepped out first. From Heracles and Amelinda could see his back. Gwen was a tall boy. He had short black curly hair.
“Find somewhere to stand our carriage. We will come back at afternoon.” said Gwen to his coachman.
“Yes, little master.” said the coachman.
Then the carriage moved away leaving three them there in a nice big square. Whole the square and roads connecting it were paved with square stones. Houses, shops were close, surrounding the square. The square was large and also very bustling. There had a big fountain at the center of the square. Some doves were staying there eating pieces of cake people gave them. It was quite amusing to feed doves. However, Heracles, Amelinda and Gwen didn’t come there to get some fun. They promptly made their way leave the square turning into a road heading to an alley. It’s a narrow alley and desert. The alley furthermore turned narrower as they walked deeply. Even the building turned their backs on the alley. It gave people no reason to enter the alley but there was the alley Heracles, Gwen and Amelinda needed to enter. They kept walking in minutes. Later, they came to a wooden shop, the only one facing the alley. It was very small shop having only one floor shabby and small. It looked like as though it was stuck between big high buildings asides. Heracles, Gwen and Amelinda kept staying there hesitated.
“Are you sure that we came to the right place.” said Amelinda anxiously.
“Yes, it must be here. My map shows it here.” answered Gwen emphatically, canning one more time the map on his hands. After he made sure he got to the right place, he raised head, looked straight at the small shop for seconds.
“I’m sure it’s here. We should come in.” said Gwen. Then he walked forward. He pushed the double doors. The bell rang then someone's voice came out.
“Welcome! Welcome to shop All-for-you. May I help you ladies and gentlemen.” said a man approached them. It startled them in moments because his appearance was freak, half goat and half human wearing a shirt and a short jacket on his upper body but not wearing anything on his lower body which instead was filled full long black fur. The man immediately recognized their swift expression. He pushed his round spectacles, looked up at them. It’s because he was a tiny man, even lowered Amelinda a head.
“This is probably your first time here.” he said with smile.
“Oh – yes – this is first time.” said Gwen.
“Oh, that’s right. You are newbies the upcoming ones will be fist year students at Hippocoon, right? I would like to introduce myself. My name is Chun who will serve you all from now.” said man proudly.
However, Heracles, Amelinda and Gwen seemed didn’t hear much. They all were overwhelmed by things in front of their eyes. It was too different between outside and inside. They seemed to have just entered a large and beautiful hall, very wide and brilliant there that even walls and floor were paved by marble. A lot of clothes in many of size and designs were hung on long racks setting along the hall. Some king size mirrors and few cubicles were set around them. The lamps lit the large hall; all was made of gold glittering with the light they gave off. Heracles, Gwen and Amelinda at the moment were sunk into their interests looking whole the room. Their jaw all dropped open.
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