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

After all had returned to the village, a line of Alec and the adults and the inhabitants of the village of Mikana remained in the village chief's house to explain the injured and the circumstances of what had happened this time.

Daniel, Fritz, and Colt, including Ruth, sometimes had the village chief's house flooded with people, and were immediately expelled as they were, although they got some words of labor. Behind them, Karen and Yuan, holding Sleeping Grace, come after them. They brought him out because only Grace, who hasn't woken up yet, should be put to sleep in a decent bed. Looks like we're going to Blau's.

The atmosphere of the members of the Hashi village walking down the night lane was heavy, even though Operation Corner worked well and eventually with help, but the case was closed without anyone lacking. That's what Karen and Yuan seem to know, and they're shaking an unusual topic.

Then the six men who arrived at the square decided to dissolve themselves in order to return to their respective homes because they were also tired.

Ruth hadn't spoken a word during this time. Because what happened in the cave earlier didn't make sense, and I couldn't afford to talk to the people around me.

"Ruth."

Daniel, who has always looked rude and kept his mouth shut, calls Ruth. Daniel opened his mouth several times and repeatedly closed it, then placed his hand on Ruth's shoulder while confused.

"Not really, don't worry about what he's saying. Maybe he's just studying too much and his head is temporarily hanging on. If it's tomorrow, it might be back."

"Oh yeah......"

Rarely had Daniel followed Ruth about Alec. It used to be an unthinkable sight. But Ruth wasn't going to represent it so much in his attitude, but maybe it was in his attitude that he was so depressed that he did.

"... but if he really forgot about you, then... Ah! Anyway, I'll never forget it! Remember that! Ruth, you're growing up with us, and there's no way you're not here!

At the end of the day, I felt the words clouded, but Daniel tapped me on the shoulder and put a drink in Ruth after shouting at me. I am so happy with the care, I consciously try to loosen the expression that was solidifying.

"............... Yeah, thanks, Daniel"

I was going to laugh. But Daniel looked weird, then he whined a little 'damn' and then went back to his own house. Maybe he didn't laugh well and looked weird. I think you did something wrong because you encouraged me.

"I don't understand what he's saying today..."

Looking back at his voice, Fritz was about to turn this way as he walked down the road to his high-rise home.

"You've been in this village for a long time, and we're both childhood friendly. That's for sure. Don't think weird. See you later."

With that said, Fritz also goes up the mountain road to the high ground at my pace. Apparently, Ruth thanked Fritz from behind. I don't know if you heard me, but the sunset village is quiet, so maybe it will be fine.

"That Alec, Daniel's right, is coming back to Ruth tomorrow. Bye!"

When Colt told her well, she ran toward her house at the entrance to the village. Ruth calls out to Colt, who seems to have inspired him.

(That's true,... it just so happens today or something... there might be, and...)

Alec will withdraw his statement today if it comes tomorrow - I don't really think so, but that's how I couldn't help but think now. Besides, even though everyone is encouraging me, I won't be able to keep my dark face all the time.

Ruth, who managed to smile, decided to encourage Karen and Yuan to move on to the inn. But I notice Yuan stopping by accident and look back.

"... Ruth, the three of you were encouraging you, but did that blonde do something?

It was only natural for Yuan, who did not know what was going on with Alec, to wonder. Even if we somehow captured the situation in the cave and in the current conversation, it would not be clear to the two people in the village of Mikana. It seems normal to read the air and keep quiet in such an atmosphere with intrusive circumstances, but given Yuan's honest character, it's not strange to throw questions directly at him. I guess Karen doesn't have to stop Yuan because she cares too.

"Ah... that blonde young man is called Alec, and he's my childhood friend. I was out of the village about six months ago and suddenly came back today... like I said in the cave, I seem to have forgotten all about me... haha"

I felt more depressed when I put it in my mouth. But it's also bad to make two people almost irrelevant feel awkward about it, so I manage to speak brightly to make the last one laugh. But they failed again, just like they did when Daniel, and the look on their faces was rude.

"I forgot... just you, Ruth? Is that happening?

"It's really weird, it's just me. What's wrong, Alec?

"Forgot Ruth?... you might be cured if you slap him in the head."

"Oh, I don't think I can do that! Mr. Yuan, take care of the weapon!

Yuan was about to run out now, so he rushes to stop his leg. It doesn't matter what you think about trying to do or get hurt on your brave, Alec opponent, so if you don't stop it properly, it will be a problem later.

Yuan can't fly and be strong within his people, but that's only a story in the village. Sure, Alec, who I saw in the cave, didn't have the same unscrupulous strength as before, but I still don't see him as an opponent for whom the village youth could fight equally. In the first place, Alec hasn't even pulled out his sword against Ruth and his dying opponents.

(Ah no, we need to hold on............!

Ruth grinned deeper than earlier in an attempt to reassure the two of the way he was worried about me. Think of yourself as funny and funny.

"Like Daniels and the others said, if it's tomorrow, you might remember, and it's okay. I think I'm more tired today than that, and let's get back to the inn and eat and sleep soon! I have to lay Mr. Grace down, and I have to take a bath!

"............... right"

"Right."

Ruth's smile finally worked, and the two of them agreed with me lightly.

Yuan ran to the inn when he went back and asked his mother Celine to get a room for Grace. Ruth walked slowly alongside Karen carrying Grace and was accidentally called out.

"Hey, Mr. Ruth... that Alec is the same person you used to call" Alec from Childhood, "right?

As of yesterday, I had told Karen about Alec. That's why the same name came up, and I guess it tied right in. With all that Daniels and the others being seen making a scene, it's hard to delude them, even though they don't want to worry about it extra. I had to answer honestly.

"... Yes, it is. I seem to have forgotten about me... but that is Alec."

"..................... Really..."

Did Karen guess what was in Ruth's heart or say nothing more? I'm a little relieved about that. Now I didn't feel like I could get a good answer no matter what they said.

Later, returning to the inn, Ruth hastily prepared Grace's bunk with Celine, as well as meals and baths for Callen and the others.

Ruth returned to his room after his own meals and baths had ended just before the date had changed. Normally I would lie down after taking care of my weapon even if I was tired, but all this time I was unwilling to do anything, and when I took my undressed and scattered hunting clothes on the bed, I put them straight on my desk.

"Is that……? What is this?

At that time, an unrecognizable brown palm-sized bag falls on the floor from inside the clothes. I try to grab and hold the part of the string that ties the mouth of the bag, but it was unusually light.

(Where is this…………………, okay)

I don't remember taking it, but I thought about where I got it, and I put it in the drawer that came with my desk. If you look at the contents later, you might recall where you got it.

Ruth sighed deeply and lay still in bed.

(... Alec, what's wrong? Did you really forget about me? But why?)

The drowsiness didn't come when all sorts of things went around my head and turned off the lamp. I've been thinking about it, and when I was finally determined to 'go talk to him again when it's tomorrow', I could see the morning sun rising through the window gap if I realized it.