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

"Ed, you've turned red around Mr. Chester."

Leaving Chester in the mood for cake making, Ruth and the others left the cooking area behind.

In the script flow, my next goal is Iban, the gardener in the courtyard.

"The second time, that light will make sense. The first time I glowed was when Mr. Reiner felt relied on by his husband and two daughters. The second time...... when Mr. Chester said 'I don't have to quit'?

"Yes, it was just that moment. I mean -"

"You may think that glowing red is a signal when someone with a role completes the conditions for the correct answer."

"Yeah."

I don't know if it's the right answer, but given that the disappeared Benno looked about the same as the liner, it's likely that the red light, as Ed put it, is glowing to let us know that the producer who created this world acted as that person.

(Am I the only one who sees... the same principle that you see Alec's golden glow?

Alec's golden glow seemed to be seen only occasionally by his traveling companions, but Ruth frequently saw it. So it is highly likely that Ruth is the only one who feels the special light, the light that is only visible to the producer.

"Ok next...... whoops!?

Ruth was surprised the moment he opened the courtyard door. Ed had asked me, but it's supposed to be indoors, but it's a sunset outside. Unexpectedly lose words. You expected such a ruth, Ed shouted as he stepped forward.

"Evening, Mr. Iban! I'm here with Mr. Reiner."

As Ed spoke to make him listen to his surroundings, a man crept out of the cabin in the back. That figure is definitely Iban. Ed said I guess I forgot Ruth just like Chester did.

With Ed pulling his hand, Ruth stops by Iban.

"What about the daughters?

"I think Mr. Reiner has told me that this is Sister Blau's brother, his brother Ed and his sister Ruth, who will be staying today. Best regards"

"Oh, speaking of which, you said so."

Ruth nods as he admires Ed for a hazy answer unlike before.

(So not if you're surprised by the situation)

It is only Ruth's role as a sister to move on. Ruth coughed lightly and signaled Ed to take turns.

When I told Iban that Tiana's birthday party had changed, she laughed delightfully, though frowning at first.

"Ha, yeah, yeah. That's fine! It's pathetic to keep a birthday party a secret from such a little girl."

Iban was also unhappy with the direction of the party, but one who couldn't complain in front of his hard-working husband. There would be no reason to disagree.

"Mr. Iban, there's one problem"

"What is it?"

"Mr. Dickhout tells me you keep your gift dress for Tiana, but I want you to change the contents. Tiana, she wants a new book than a dress."

"Book?... but my husband..."

"Mr. Dickhout seemed to have chosen the dress without difficulty because he didn't know what Tiana's hopes were. It didn't seem like I wanted to give you a dress.

"……… Mm."

"We also met and talked with Tiana earlier in the library, but she seemed very happy reading the book. I think you really like books. If it's a birthday present because of you, I'm looking for a book right now because I wish I could give Tiana what she likes."

Iban had a slightly more difficult look on his face, but eventually when he loosened his mouth, he walked into the cabin quietly. He had been gossiping in the cabin for a while, and eventually came out with a ton of books.

"Okay, how about this! Everyone must have never read your lady."

I knew Iban had a book hidden for Tiana. Because the script says the flow. Even when Reiner asked me to look for the book, I would have told him about it if it hadn't happened, but I wasn't worried.

"Wow... you have a lot"

But what surprised Ruth was that there was more to the book than I imagined. From new books to those with seasons in them.

"I gathered the trick! I knew your daughter was the best book."

Iban laughed proudly, placing the book gently on the table that was outside the cabin. The only book I had divided at that time was Happy Afternoon. I guess he kept this book nearby, too.

"Because there's just so much of it, can you help me select it?

"Of course."

"I'll help too!

"Whoa, Bose. I asked you to!

Like my grandfather, who chooses my grandson's birthday present, I saw a red light floating around Iban with a cowardly look on his face.

The gardener's problem is' The Gift of a Lady '. He knew that Dickhout's gift to give was not Tiana's preference. The gardener was worried about whether he should pass his opinions or respect those of his parents.

The role of a woman is to tell such a gardener that her decision is not wrong. And to hold back the book I was sneaking up on as Tiana's birthday present.

(I also saw the red light. Now Grandpa Iban...... the gardener's problem should have been solved)

I guess that means this is the end of the gardener's event. Iban should be able to return to the real world with this.

(I'm sure, almost……)

Whenever the red light shines, Ruth's chest hits. Because I feel taught that I am getting closer and closer to the right answer.

"Mr. Dorte is next, isn't he? In this story, upstairs in the hallway...... Ah, Ruth, over there!

In the direction Ed pointed, there was Dorthe sitting on the floor.

"Mr. Dorte, are you all right?

"Mr. Ruth, Ed."

"Is your leg bad?

Placing her hand on her leg, Ed said to Dorthe, who frowned, she nodded small as she looked troubled. I guess they saw this coming and thought it was useless to deny it.

Ruth and the others took him to the servants' lounge, supporting Dorte. Dorte, sitting in the chair, shakes his head when Ruth offers treatment.

"It's not a cure. It was getting harder to stand and work long hours because of my age. Even if the pain pulls off temporarily, it will soon hurt again."

"Would you like to reduce your working time a little more?

"I'm the only maid, right? Tiana, I can't let the liner take care of you."

There is only one female servant in this mansion, Dorte. You can't leave it to Liner, who is a man, to take care of one daughter, Tiana. Dorte himself knows that he can't reduce the scope of his work any further for that reason, so he stands silently.

(The problem with old maids is the decay of their bodies......)

My husband is busy at work, and again, the butler who is supposed to bring the servant together is not aware of the changes in the body of a young, old maid.

The maid realizes that the time is approaching for her retirement, but she is losing sight of the time to say it because she knows that both her husband and butler are full of themselves.

It is the woman and her brother who make the difference there.

"Dorte, I heard you fell......!

Ed drew my hand and the liner came to the servant's lounge. Ed had Ruth pick up the liner while he was listening to Dorthe. The book says, "My worried brother told the butler about the maid on his own."

"Liner, I can't believe I fell... I just kind of got my legs off the carpet and rolled over."

Dorte stood up softly as he smiled calmly without haste. That's just how long I've served the Mansion, and its attitude and expression are perfect. It will be difficult to see how this goes and realize that she is hurting her body. Her competence is also responsible for the delay in the deacon realizing the seriousness of the matter.

"But Ed told me you had bad legs."

"Ed worried about me, and he just exaggerated. It's okay. It should be a priority for you to support Miss Tiana's party. Shouldn't you be behind on me?

"Shh, excuse me"

Maybe the liner is better in his position as a servant, but he takes a step back when he tells the older Dorte to blame him. This power relationship also delays the discovery of the situation.

Ruth stood up and called out without reading the air between the two, as the book showed.

"Don't lie to me, Mr. Dorte. Legs, it really hurts a lot, doesn't it?

"Mr. Ruth, I am…………."

I know how Dorthe tries to deny the word "woman". In the story, it took a little while to convince him, but Ruth changed his mind a little.

"Mr. Dorte, if you keep putting up with me like this, you'll annoy Tiana one day, too, won't you?

"......... annoying Miss Tiana? Why not?

Whether Ruth's words were unexpected or not, Dorte has been asking questions without denying them.

"It's fine because I'm patient now, but if Mr. Dorte suddenly falls down and can't work ahead of me, you'll be in a hurry to hire a new maid, won't you? At that time, wouldn't Tiana be terribly confused when someone to take care of her suddenly changed?

If the fallen Dorte can't move completely, the new maid hired will get a job without being taught how to work this mansion and how to deal with Tiana. That's stressful, not just for the maid herself, but for the mansion and for Tiana.

Besides, Tiana is small now, but after a few years she will be at a difficult age. If Dorte, who was on my side the whole time at that time, suddenly disappears, there's a chance he won't be able to make a good relationship with the new maid. It would only be unfortunate not to be able to maintain a good relationship with the maid nearest you.

When we talked about that, Liner snorted deeper than Dorte.

"While Mr. Dorte can make a decision, I think the best thing Mr. Dorte can do for Tiana is to hire a young maid who fits her and raise her as a successor"

Dorthe was a little grumpy, but eventually took a deep sigh.

"... Sure, maybe so. However, I was hoping that I could do my best… If you think about your daughter, it is important to include young maids to educate her."

"... If it's true, it must be best for Mr. Dorte to stay with Tiana forever."

When Ruth laughed bitterly, Dorte laughed gently to fit. There is no previous harsh expression there. It's a calm look on the face of a human being who is old to some extent and can see ahead.

"Dorte... I apologize for the lack of consideration given to you, too"

"It's okay, Liner. You're only half of me alive. You don't have to realize that. Rather, it was something I should have offered my husband through you first. I'm so full of myself, I totally forgot about education."

Dorte sat back in her chair, exhaling loudly, looking up at the liner in front of her.

"Reiner, I'm sorry to say this at a time like this, but I'm old enough to think about retiring. May I ask my husband to hire a new maid? And for a few years I want you to educate me about your new child, Tiana, for your sake."

"Understood. I'll talk to your husband tomorrow."

"Nice to meet you. From now on, you can also educate your new child."

"……… Yes"

Dorthe and Liner laugh calmly. There is a definite relationship of trust.

Ruth could see the red light emanating from Dorthe, whose chest was grasped.

Ruth and the others, who helped decorate the dining room, returned to the guest room after bathing.

Ed sitting on the couch gives a reassuring look as he opens' Happy Afternoon '.

"I was surprised when Ruth changed his words, but I'm glad he couldn't rub it like a script with Mr. Dorte"

Dorte, who is proud of his work in the script, did not admit that his body was fading, and there was a portrayal that could be rubbed a little. Ruth thought about her personality and just changed the way she said it. If you're a maid who cares about her job, it's because the owner or daughter of the mansion thought you'd be more intolerable to feel bad because of your vanity.

(Well, it's my own imagination. Glad it went well)

Thanks to the quick conclusion of the conversation, I was able to help decorate the dining room more luxuriously and regain the flow of time that lagged behind the script.

"Mr Reiner, Mr Chester, Mr Iban, Mr Dorte, I saw these four wrap around the red light. Maybe they're playing a role."

"And then, Mr. Dickhout and Tiana."

With this, Leo will be able to establish himself as the fourth faction in the current three-ways succession war.

Tiana hosts a birthday party and Dickhout's relationship with her daughter is a problem. If we can solve this, all the residents of the mansion will have done their part.

For the first time then, this story is beautifully completed. I mean, like Benno, who's gone, everyone should be able to go back to their original real world.

"Ruth, you're almost there."

"Yeah. Good luck, Ed"

"Yes! Let's not get distracted until the end"

Ed nodded forcefully and looked like an adult. The body remains small, but its calm expression can even be seen in the second half of the decade.

When we first met, no matter how masterful the words were, it just seemed like a little kid was stretching out for the most part, but now I'm not surprised and uncomfortable.

"Mr. Ruth, Ed, it's time for Lady Tiana's birthday party to begin. Please come to the dining room."

As they nodded at Dorte's voice, they rose up immediately.

The dining room was decorated with liners, doltes, and ruths. As well as walls and tablecloths, there are decorations on the table that Tiana might prefer. You must have been pretty obsessed with making it improvised.

"Wow, beautiful! Cute!"

Dickhout, who was in his seat first, followed by Ruth and the others, when they got to their seats, Tiana appeared in an adorable dress after that. She is delighted to shine her eyes in the decorated room. Liner and Dorte seemed to stink when they thanked them.

"Shall we eat then, Tiana?"

"Yeah."

Tiana sat next to Dickhout, the front of the Ruth's. She turns her sparkling eyes and talks to Dickhout. Dickhout also seemed very happy to have a conversation with his daughter, who he couldn't normally talk to inside.

"……… I've never had such a mild meal before."

"Is that so?

"Always, I was a little nervous at this hour..."

Ed told me about the meal so far. When I hear that, it doesn't just feel like the four people on the table, it even feels like a miracle how everyone gathered here laughs.

(Did the makers of this world want to make this look...?

Ruth, while having a conversation with Tiana, was concerned about the producer who was supposed to be watching this from a far away position.

"Lady Tiana, now that we have eaten, we have brought the cake."

"Cake!"

Chester presses the wagon to show up and puts the big plate in front of Tiana. There were three layers of hall cake beautifully decorated.

Whether you used red fruit juice for the cream or the cake decorated with pink and white was well known for its reference to the illustration in "Happy Afternoon" and seemed very tasty for the purpose you saw it for.

"Very, very cute! Chester, wow! Thanks!

"It's a pleasure and an honor. Lady."

Chester seemed happy, praised by Tiana with a full smile.

"Lady, this is a gift."

So now Iban, who was sticking to the wall all the time, grabs the bag and brings it heavy. Tiana watched it with a nervous face, but as soon as Iban opened the bag she turned to smile.

"Oh, my God! Awesome!"

Tiana laughs with great pleasure with a book in front of her that she has never seen. Dickhout was surprised that the contents of the gift were changing, but saw Tiana's expression and immediately turned it into a calm grin.

"Iban, thanks!

"Ha, you're welcome.... but lady, I also have to tell my husband to thank him for the cake and gift. My husband is the one who gave me so much thought for my daughter."

Iban didn't forget to set up his husband, even though Tiana thanked him and he seemed to stink. Even if I can't feel Tiana's hopes well, I guess it's because I can understand how Dickhout felt when he tried to celebrate his daughter before he knew it.

Tiana nodded at Iban's words, jumping at Dickhout.

"Thanks, Father! Tiana, I'm so happy! Father, I love you!

Red light emanates from Tiana held by Dickhout. Red light, like a sign of happiness, becomes dazzlingly strong.

"…… I am the one to thank, Tiana. I'm happy that you're happy……………………."

Red light also spread around the Dickhout, which makes feelings a word, so as to bite off happiness.

"Congratulations, lady."

"Congratulations."

"Congratulations, ma'am."

"Congratulations, lady."

Soon, on both sides, Liner, Dorte, Chester and Iban gather. Warm red light rises around them as well, dyeing the whole room.

(Oh, now it all went well...... good......)

I knew this would happen because I was reading Happy Afternoon.

Honestly, "Happy Afternoon" doesn't have ups and downs as a “story," so I think it lacks fun. But seeing the inhabitants of the mansion laughing in front of each other, Ruth also remembered in her chest the warmth she didn't feel when she read the book.

"Guys, I'm supposed to feel like I'm being collected on my own, caught up in this, annoying, and not kidding... I kind of feel so sunny watching that... I don't know why, I'm glad I did as the story goes"

"Right.... thanks to Ed for his hard work, thanks Ed"

"Me, I'm sticky...... that!?

"Huh... Huh, Ed!?

Turning to Ed, who gives a voice of surprise, there was a red light around his body and a part of his body was beginning to disappear. If you look closely, they're about to disappear, laughing in front of you. It's as if there's no longer a reason to exist in this world.

"Ruth! Ko, this must be it, again, could it be!?

"Ed, calm down. I'm sure it's over. Now you can go home!

The warm light that wrapped us all did not seem like a bad thing. None of the members other than Ed seem to be in pain. It seemed natural that Ed was marking the end of the story because it seemed obviously different from the darkness he had heard.

"So, but Ruth...?

As Ed put it, Ruth's body was not yet about to disappear. Ruth also wondered, but looks like nothing because Ed looks up with anxious eyes.

Ruth wraps around Ed's hand, which he can no longer grasp.

"It's okay. I'm sure there's just a certain number of people who can go home at once. I'll be there soon. Go ahead and wait. I'm sure they're suddenly back in the original world and confused, so I guess they'd be happy to give an explanation."

"Right. I get it. Ruth, I'm waiting for you with them, so come quickly."

"Yeah. I'm counting on you, Ed."

When Ruth replied, Ed was wrapped in a strong light and had not disappeared from the spot softly. At the same time, the remaining six who were in front of us will be gone.

(Good. Now I'm sure we can all safely go back to where we started)

When I thought of the family wishing them well and happy to be reunited, I laughed naturally.

Waiting for myself to get out of this world while I feel calm.

".................................... is that it? Hmm? Hey, what's my turn...?

But - no matter how long, Ruth's body didn't start disappearing, and he remained left alone in the mansion where no one was left.