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

"I've always recommended King's Landing to you for safety and ease of management.... but to be honest, I'm just suggesting King's Landing because I like you."

"... eh?

Maxim's line in a serious tone freezes because Ruth can't understand for a moment. Maxim smiled at Ruth without saying that he had already predicted it, and now he whispered slowly while he was lurking.

"Again, don't get me wrong. I like you, so I want you to stay by my side, I want to see more of you. That's why he asked me to come to King's Landing."

"...... cu, cum..."

"Yes, I like it. I want you to know that it's not friendship."

For a moment, Ruth's brain was frozen, but Maxim's words understood them correctly, thanks to his experience of doing the same kind of interaction several times, without taking longer than he thought.

(Maxim... me?

When I understood it well, I felt the agitation spread and my face became hot. Lean down to hide your face from nature. "Where? - Why? I thought, but I could understand how serious my eyes and voice felt about Maxim's lie and deception.

"Oh, I... um..."

"Yes"

But at the same time, I decided to respond to Maxim.

"I'm delighted... but I like Alec. Maxim can't think that way. I'm sorry."

"Yes, I understand."

Maxim's voice was brighter than I thought.

As Ruth raised his face, Maxim looked at the crowd with a refreshing expression. When the gaze captures Ruth for a moment, he laughs funny.

"... were you more calm and surprised than I thought when you turned me down?

"Ah... no... nh... yes"

"Hahaha... this doesn't mean there's no damage at all. It's just...."

When Maxim separates words, he looks at the people around him again.

"When I heard your feelings for Alec during the day, I thought he was very unbeatable. That's why I'm a little organized, and I think I'm calm when I hear back from you."

Maxim narrows his eyes as he looks away.

"... if it's true, I don't want you to come to King's Landing, I should go to your side myself." However, unfortunately, it was difficult to throw everything away because of the relationship between home and work... that's the only way I could say it. I wonder if that's what's missing. "

Phew, Maxim, who sighed a little, straightened his posture and turned his gaze again to Ruth.

"With my thoughts in mind, Ruth answered me clearly and refreshed myself. Now I can change my mind and go to the ark with you."

"Mr. Maxim...."

"After listening to your thoughts, I learned that I wanted you to be happier than I wanted you to be. I heard you say you wanted to help Alec, and I wondered if there was anything I could do."

Ruth also stared at Maxim in a correct position.

"If you're going to be happy with Alec, I want to make that wish come true. That's what I want to do most right now. That's why we're going to the ark together. And we'll figure out how you and Alec can be happy together. No matter what difficulties await, everyone will be happy..."

Maxim reached out. Ruth held his hand naturally.

"Best regards, Let's accomplish our purpose together. Lord Ruth."

"Yes, thank you very much. Mr. Maxim."

Maxim's feelings made Ruth feel shivering.

(Thank you, Mr. Maxim....)

Ruth doesn't know what Maxim liked so much about Ruth. It would be rude to ask, as it would evaporate the story.

But "I wish you happiness" - what he really thinks is clear from his eyes. It was a very pleasant and thankful thing.

Ruth is happy with Maxim's moist eyes. When I saw it, I felt that Maxim's eyes had become brighter.

- Gashan.

When Ruth and the others were shaking hands hard, they heard something cracking in the distance.

Turning to the sound, people groan on the left side of the cafeteria. Looks like someone dropped the glass and broke it.

At the same time, I felt the surrounding sound coming back. Ruth remembers that there are a lot of people gathering right now, and suddenly the smell of holding his hand is getting dirty. I hurriedly checked the surroundings, but I'm relieved that nobody noticed us because of the fortunate alcohol.

He took his hand off Maxim, and Ruth rushed back. I wish I hadn't scratched my hands.

Maxim got up after coughing a little.

"You've been talking a long time. Return to your room. Tomorrow, as usual. Thank you.

"Yes, thank you."

Maxim walked out of the cafeteria waving his hand to Ruth.

(I think it's time I went back to my room....)

I feel uncomfortable listening to Maxim. I didn't feel like drinking, so I decided to go back to my room after dinner.

Looking out through the rounded window in the hallway, you suddenly want to get some air out and go up the stairs to the deck.

"Oh... both of you?

"Oh, Ruth."

Ruth.

There was a rare combination of Cyrus and Yuan.

Cyrus was holding a bottle of alcohol in one hand, leaning against the railing and staring out of the ship, but Yuan kept his back on the railing without holding anything.

"It seems unusual for two people to be lined up."

"Well, that's not true. He'll do anything to keep his mouth shut. Karen has a valve."

Besides, Cyrus says he talks a lot between Yuan and Karen.

Euan and Karen are involved with Ruth, so they must have a sense of companionship. And since they are more settled than their age, Cyrus may be easier to talk to than the other two.

(Speaking of which, Kia and Ed have a lot of fights, but they're kind of close.)

We've never had contact before, but we're often together. Perhaps it's because Kia, who is faithful to instinct, and Ed, who is serious, have the opposite personality.

"Ah... should I leave my seat?

When Ruth stood beside Yuan and likewise sat back, Cyrus grunted unexpectedly.

Yuan slipped his neck slowly.

"You don't need extra care during the day. I understood originally. All right, I'll be here from the beginning."

"Ah... yes."

Silas sighed softly, tilting the bottle he had. Bad manners of drinking, but surprisingly well dressed.

"... Ruth"

Yes?

"You, proceed as you wish. I can open up before that. That will never change. Rest assured."

Yuan was staring straight at Ruth. It hasn't changed since we first met. It was the eyes of unshakeable faith.

Yuan never spoke many words, but I knew he would come with me to the ark even if he heard Ruth.

Yes, thank you.

"Nh...."

When Yuan replied briefly, he smiled softly. It's usually the same type of expression, so if you smile like this, it's a little bad for your heart.

"There you are, Euan. Hey!

In doing so, Karen emerged from the ship in a hurry. When I found Yuan, I summoned him by hand.

"What's wrong?

"Something happened, Karen!

"Oh, Ruth!? Eh, uhh, mmm...."

"Tell me the requirements."

"Ah, Maxim's a little close, so I need you to help me carry him."

When Karen found Ruth, she started telling Yuan a little bit less. That sounds good enough to Ruth.

"What happened to Mr. Maxim?

Maxim left Ruth's side just now, saying, "I'm resting." But I was worried that he might have been involved in the incident afterwards.

"Oh, I don't care. It's not a big deal... it's just like I drank a little alcohol to sleep, and I'm so frustrated. I don't care if I'm alone, but“ friendly people ”are in a lot of trouble, so I want Yuan to be a wall."

"That's what I mean... I'm going."

Loose had a bad time, but Yuan quickly understood what Karen was trying to say and turned away from the handrail. Say "good night" to Ruth while proceeding to Karen.

"Oh, me too...."

Don't you go.

Huh?

Loose tried to chase Yuan, but he grabbed his neck and went back to the railing.

It was Cyrus who was drinking. Looking at Ruth thinking, "What are you doing?" Cyrus sighed small.

"You and Maxim just had something, right? Then don't go now, it won't help if you go."

"... ah!

After emphasizing "something," Ruth immediately understood what Cyrus was trying to say.

"... but how did Cyrus know...?

In Cyrus' way, it seems like he was watching Ruth and Maxim's conversation earlier, but there shouldn't have been anyone around, and it's hard to think that Ruth and the others were listening because they were whispering in the first place.

Sirus snorts lightly when he sees Ruth like that.

"How do you know? I can only imagine that Maxim, who seems serious, is sleeping in the cafeteria, and that you came out of the cafeteria so early."

"I see...."

Ruth, unable to say anything, leaned back on the handrail.

"Bye, Ruth. See you tomorrow. Let's just say we didn't hear about this for Maxim either ~"

That's how they went back into the ship.

Ruth continues his subtle silence with Cyrus on a quiet deck.

"... did you know about Cyrus?

From what I just said, I knew that Cyrus was aware of something going on between Ruth and Maxim. But he met Maxim for the first time this afternoon, and I don't remember any such gestures.

"I noticed the moment I first met him. I don't think the others will know soon enough."

Er...

"You're the only one who didn't understand."

"Hahaha... yes"

I don't deny it because it is a story I am accustomed to being told scattered by boulders. Ruth must have been the only one who didn't notice Maxim's reaction that they immediately noticed.

(I don't know, maybe I shouldn't think... but I don't think so...)

I thought I could be a little more sensitive to love because I made Alec feel like I was involved in every (friend's) love in the village, but I'm sure it was my fault. As usual, I can't react to what I would normally notice. I didn't even notice Maxim and I felt sorry for him.

"Cyrus, come now...."

"Father."

As Ruth reflected on himself, Cyrus' father, Thomas, appeared on deck alone. He doesn't seem to be drunk and has the usual seriousness.

"Can't you see you're drinking? So you didn't eat? Just a little with the surroundings."

"The connection circuit with Orihalcon is complete."

The two of them had a bad air, but Cyrus murmured at Tomash's speech-blocking story.

Then the warm atmosphere disappears and begins to release serious air.

"Can you do it now?

"That's what I'm saying."

"I didn't tell you."

As always, Cyrus frowned on my paced Tomash. But I sighed as if I had given up.

"Okay. Let's go... Ruth, Oliharkon - can you lend me Oliharkon?

"Eh... fine, but what?

Although repairs are finished, Orha has lost her magical phantom core, so she can't move freely as before. That's why Ruth has been carrying this body with him ever since.

Cyrus raised his eyebrows slightly to Ruth's question, but eventually nodded as he stroked his chin.

"Owner... if you are the original user, you can show it to me first. I'll tell you what to do. All right, Dad?

"No problem."

"I mean, come here, too."

"Yes"

Ruth decided to follow them.