The Traveling Hero Won’t Let the Innkeeper’s Son Escape

"Whether you think about it or not, you don't know. If you put Alec the Brave and the World on a balance, it's only natural that you take the world."

Suddenly Ed started talking. That face was as hard as before. Apparently, she worried too much about Karen's question during the day and made such an expression.

"Ed, I'm glad you're taking this seriously, but you don't have to worry about me thinking differently than Ed."

I'm sure you've been worried about Ruth's words. But Ed, who didn't have that much to do with Alec, could not have made the same choice by putting the world on a balance.

I know that many people choose the world, too, Ruth. In fact, by the time Wonok's operation went up, Geo and the others had completely given up rescuing Alec, and both the ark and Zagres were going to wipe Alec out. Even if Ruth personally denies the decision, he can't be blamed for being wrong.

"No, it's not."

Huh?

"It's only natural to take the world away, but if you're listening to Ruth, you don't know if that's the right thing to do."

Ed looks at Ruth and distorts his face. Her eyes, which were about to cry, were brightening.

"I don't want Ruth to cry... I don't want you to cry because I love you. So....."

Ed then tried to say something, but it didn't seem to be a word, and opened his mouth many times, closed it, and repeated. Your emotions are gradually getting too high, or tears are spilling out of your mysterious glowing eyes.

"Ed...."

As Ruth hugged his head, Ed stuck to his shoulder.

"I have answers, but I don't want to choose. I don't like that... I don't understand“ I ”who hate my judgment like that..."

Ed sighs with regret.

Ed talks grown-up and smart. In fact, Ruth says he's about the same age. However, it was six years ago, that is, six years old, that started to move with will. It was only natural that he, who would normally be a child to be sheltered, should suffer between such righteousness and such emotion. Because I don't have the experience to solve it.

"Ed, if you're in pain, you don't have to go to the ark..."

"--I hate that even more."

When Ed denied it, he looked up.

"I'm going. With Ruth. And when that choice really comes out, we'll see what we do."

"Well... thank you, Ed."

When Ruth smiled, Ed smiled a little like that. Then he held his face against Ruth's arm again.

"Ruth, do you like me?

"Eh... of course I like it.

"... I love Ruth, too."

Fufu, thank you.

Kia and Ed both said earlier, "Don't like Ruth," and replied while feeling stinky. It feels good to be loved by two lovely boys like my brother.

"Oh, Ed?

I noticed Ed stopped talking suddenly and looked into his face and found him meditating in his eyes. When you hear clearly, you can also hear a restful sleep.

"Did you even sleep with Ed?... well, what should I do?"

With Kia's head on her lap and Ed on her right shoulder, Ruth can't move. I can't return the dishes as it is, but I can't stand waking them up.

When I was worried, I heard a faint voice.

"No, it's hot, Ruth."

That's how Nianya smiled and came closer to the Spirit King, a man who looked like Remias. A man with a glass in one hand walks at pleasantly fluffy steps. And Ed sat next to him.

Are you sure you don't want the Spirit King?

"It's okay, I've already finished all the greetings and pulled in once. I can't drink easily in that outfit ~"

As you say so, you take something out of your sleeve, put it in your mouth, chew it, and pour in the infused red liquid all at once. It looks like you're drinking water, but I'm sure this liquid is not juice.

"... with you. Tell me clearly. This will make her grow up again."

Remias slowly stroked Ed's head.

"Eh, what?

"A lot more... than that, you really want to take this kid to the ark?

Remias takes the bottle out of his pocket while talking and pours it into a glass before tilting. Slower pace than before.

Ed and the Spirit King gave permission, but Wonok was with him at that time, and he was told of Ed's need as king.

Not only does Ed not have magic, he can suck magic from around him. It's the only thing that can counter the power of the ark. There is also a lot of capacity, and he has been able to give people magic with his recent training. In other words, we knew that Ruth would be a reliable presence if he was there.

There is no way that the Spirit King, who heard such a thing, could respond on that spot except with permission.

That's why Ruth now realizes Remias is asking Ed's parents a question.

"If Ed doesn't like it, I want him to help me. He is a smart and reliable being. Protect as much as possible from injuries. Will you forgive me?

In reply to Ruth's question, Remias snorts in a mood.

"Protect? Ruth can't do it. Besides, as a simple parent, I don't want you to go anywhere dangerous. Even though it's been twenty years since I was born, I woke up a little bit recently, but I'm actually six years old. I can't forgive you."

Remias' tone was mild, but he felt a clear rejection in his words. That was a natural answer for parents with six-year-olds.

However, from the clear denial mouth, a big sigh now leaks.

"But if you say that, you'll never get mad at her again, right? No, if you're angry, you might regret it for the rest of your life, blame yourself for being so young, and if you succeed... you might get sick because you're a serious kid... what if you do?"

Remias covered his face with a big sigh. He seems to be seriously worried.

"Besides, it's time for this child's power, which has been questioning his abilities ever since he woke up, to finally help. It's like there's a place for this kid to suck magic. I'm so happy that I need my abilities, and I've come to ask you all kinds of questions... I'm trying so hard. It's a decision to go with this kid."

Remias sighs again.

"I don't like it. I hate it, but... you have to forgive me. I don't want Ed to live long enough to regret it."

I told her in a light tone, but I knew it was the truth of Remias.

After combining his righteousness as king, his parental duties, his personal feelings and everything, he decided to send Ed out with Ruth and the others. There must have been a bigger conflict than what I said on the spot.

"Thank you... I will do my best to protect you"

"That's obvious. I mean, definitely bring this kid back to me. Otherwise, I'll hate you forever. They're definitely coming back... together."

"Yes"

At the last serious tone, Ruth nodded loudly at Remias.

Happy with that, Remias stood up when he softened his mouth.

"Now, will you take the sleeping girl to bed?"

Remias pulls Ed, who was clinging to Ruth, back to back.

"Ah, there's your brother. Can you take this pussy to your room with you?

"Wanko... you must be Prince Kia, you fell asleep here. Not at all....."

It seems that Remias called out to the Oocal sub who knew about Kia. He holds Kia slowly so as not to wake him up and follows him after Remias.

"Good luck next time it'll be toughest ~"

That being said, they disappeared from the cafeteria.

"Next?"

As Ruth leaned his neck, a shadow suddenly appeared from the side.

"Sir Ruth, is it all right?

"Mr. Maxim... Ah, go ahead."

It was Maxim who showed up.

He has nothing in his hand. I sat next to Ruth, worried a little about what was going on.

"Has Maxim finished eating?

"Yes, I've already got it. I heard that Ruth's parents, Céline and Rosa, were also involved in the cooking. I remembered the taste of the food I had at Brau's house and wanted to ask you again."

"Eh... ahh..."

Ruth told Maxim what had happened that day in Hashi village. He seemed to have heard a lot about Hashi village in King's Landing, but he was surprised to hear that the village had disappeared, as the details of the village had not been conveyed.

"That's why I don't even know if the inn can be reopened....."

"... that's right. I'm sorry I said something that I didn't know was selfish."

"No...."

Ruth and the others have lost their home village. The people of Hashi village are now solidified and in Warriors, but it is likely that they will fall apart in the future. I don't know if Ruth and the others can reopen the inn.

"If... if you don't know where to settle after everything is over, why don't you go to King's Landing?

"To King's Landing?

"There is also free land in King's Land, and I think we can find a place where the Brau family can open their lodgings. Of course, I will also cooperate with you in various ways."

Maxim smiles at Nikoniko and teaches him the goodness of King's City. Transportation, ease of food procurement, a safe environment without monsters, and a large number of travellers are all no match for King's Landing in Hashi village.

(Inns in King's Landing...)

Though I liked my life in the village, Ruth is not particular about where to open the inn. If your parents want to do business in King's Landing, they don't object.

(But... Alec said that Hashi Village was good.)

Alec was traveling all over the world. Of course I would have stopped by King's Landing many times. But Alec used to say he liked the village, and he wanted to run Ruth and the inn in the village. Of course, Ruth's parents would not object if they said, "I run a lodging in King's Landing," but I imagined that Alec's hope would be a lodging in a village society.

"I think that's nice, too. But... Alec said that he liked the atmosphere of Hashi village, and that's where he wanted to do the inn..."

I don't disagree with my parents' idea. If they want to start again in King's Landing, they will help. But as for Ruth, I want to make Alec's wish come true. Perhaps Ruth and his parents could open a lodging in King's Landing and start a new number two shop in another village.

Speaking of such thoughtful thoughts, I noticed Maxim's expression changing into a grin.

"... Alec is always at the center of Ruth's heart. Alec has no enemies forever."

"Eh... ahaha..."

As a matter of course, Ruth smelled illuminated when he realized that he was giving Alec priority and thought.

"Lord Ruth."

Yes?

Suddenly Maxim called in a serious tone while keeping his voice down. Looking back, there were black eyes that looked straight at me. I can hear sighs from afar.