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

Ruth came back to his room after a long night of working in the inn and bathing herself.

When you enter the dark room quietly, the lamp lights up on its own. The one that lit me up was the upgraded Orihalcon Orha.

"Thank you, Orha."

Previously, Orha gave detailed instructions but did not respond, and sometimes ran wild. But after I had something attached to the Spirit King, it was completely gone. Now I can even imitate voluntarily lighting a lamp. It still floats without leaving the side of Ruth up from the bath. It seems more like a flying pet than a weapon when this happens.

Ruth glanced over the desk as she thanked Orha and noticed that the book she had placed was flashing.

"Ah, I'm glad. I just got a reply from Mr. Gio."

It was given to Gio last year, a special book that allows him to interact in texts, even if he lives far away. Ruth recognizes it's like an email in a previous life.

However, Ruth can't tell you what he wrote even if he can write, so it's basically a little hard to handle what depends on the movement over there. Still, it helps to be able to teach a lot of things directly to a geo of intellectuals. Because even the same intellectuals often say Wonok in a difficult way, and sometimes he doesn't tell me at random.

Ruth was also throwing questions at Gio this time.

(You're getting a response regarding Magic Phantom Crystals (Phantom Core))

Magic Phantom Crystal (Phantom Core) I received from the Spirit King a few months ago. Although Ruth received a brief explanation, he did not understand. So I told Gio why and asked him to tell me more.

"Uh, what? Magic Phantom Crystals (Phantom Core) are inherently -"

A crystal form of special magic called the Magic Phantom Crystal (Phantom Core) is said to be made by an old human being to move an artifact. Sounds like a power source.

Some people seemed to mistake the soul for having dwelt from the fact that the artifact understood man's words and moved freely, but they said that no individual will existed, even if they were capable of accepting orders, moving with magical phantom crystals (phantom cores). All you can do is follow orders.

In the past, there have been attempts to use the power of magical phantom crystals (Phantom Core) to replenish the soldiers of the country, but none of the soldiers made of magical phantom crystals (Phantom Core) were able to achieve this because mass production was difficult to handle. Now its existence has even been forgotten, but it seems that there are things left in the old ruins from time to time. Sometimes it seems that whoever finds it moves it with some bounce and makes a fuss.

(I see. Oh, he also writes about Orha)

The ability of Orihalcon improved after the magic phantom crystal (Phantom Core) was applied, perhaps because it itself has a structure close to that of the artifact, thus allowing it to make the most of its abilities. I mean, he looks like he's upgraded, and he's actually wondering if he's just regained Orihalcon's original abilities.

(Mm-hmm. Is that like filling up gas?

In the end, Ruth had no choice but to interpret it into a huge mess.

(But why did the Spirit King give it to me? I know it's a good thing that Orha is back, but I don't have a chance to handle this guy well...)

If you're flying around the world like Alec and solving rubbing problems everywhere, Ruth is a normal person who spends time in a village with little demonic damage. I think the Orihalcon thing is cute, and although I like it, I honestly feel extra capable. The futility of using the supercomputer's computational processing power to keep the family books of four is even worse.

(That says something on the next page as well)

I wondered if the conversation was over, but I noticed that there was a continuation of the explanation.

[But once a high-performance magical phantom crystal (Phantom Core) inhaled a person's soul and lived inside it. Do not let it near the side of the corpse. If it was made by the Spirit King, it might suck the souls of the dead people. If that happens, it will be troublesome.

"………………… What is it? Is that true?

Gio said that that doesn't seem to happen without some overlapping conditions, but it's still not a zero possibility. It said that you should keep the "Soul Talisman" with you in order not to put in any extras, as it would be troublesome if you put the soul of the dead in a magical phantom crystal (Phantom Core).

"A soul talisman… Ah, that's what Eliza gave you!

Stop caring that Geo knows the existence of a soul talisman, and Ruth writes a thank you and closes the book, removing the cubic oblique woodwork from the drawer.

It is a talisman that is said to “protect the soul” previously received from Eliza the Virgin, a companion of Alec. They really had to wear it, but when I broke it, I was left in the drawer saying I was sorry.

"All right, install this... that, yeah? It doesn't tie well…………."

I tried to successfully tie the string of the soul talisman to the string of the magical phantom crystal (Phantom Core), but Ruth's clumsy fingertips don't move the way I think. Once I cut the string and wondered if it would be faster to tie it again, my hand grew softly from the side.

"You're as clumsy as ever. You're gonna tie the two together, aren't you? Lend it to me."

"Yeah, yeah."

The hand that took the two strings from Ruth's hand was cleverly woven together as if it had been one from the beginning. He finishes the last part so I can't untie it and puts it back in Ruth's hands. The three ornaments were beautifully combined and much cooler than Ruth had tied only the magical phantom crystals (Phantom Core).

"Thanks. Ale - why are you here Alec!?

"Slow down..."

It was Alec, who was supposed to be on a journey, who looked down at Ruth with a bitter laugh.

Bright colored blonde hair and green eyes are strange because they look radiant even in the dim light in the room. Thanks to Aura, who can emit just standing, Ruth understands that he is the real Alec.

"I have a little errand to run, I just came over a little bit."

Alec grinned lightly, stroking Ruth's jaw with her fingertips as she looked up.

Thanks to the recently elevated magic, Alec began to travel frequently to and from Hashi village. Of course he doesn't come back when he's busy, but he still comes back to Ruth when he finds time. How many times have I come back fluttered like this?

Alec sits on the bed when he releases his hand from his jaw and invites Ruth, who is sitting in the chair. I can afford that look, but that fingertip move is something that I know I can't help but want Ruth to come early.

(Same old...)

Alec often gave a soothing look as to whether he was able to afford it mentally more than before. Even Ruth, who is used to seeing Alec's face from time to time, is so thrilled.

(Well, Alec has a great face, so it's obvious. It won't be just me at all, yeah)

However, the inner surface has not changed that much, so sometimes the expression is not followed by attitude. Alec like that can't help but be cute.

Ruth tries to sit next to Alec by holding down his face, which is likely to be swept away, but he is grabbed by the hips and put on his knees. When I'm held horizontally, I lean my head against my shoulder.

Ruth peered at Alec, smiling at how things were the same.

"Is something wrong?

"Oh. I've figured out a lot lately, and it's been a bit of a hassle. … that the common sense has changed so far, or that this life itself………… the"

Alec's gaze shifted unexpectedly to cloud the words. Ruth strokes Alec's blonde hair like that.

"He said I didn't have to tell him I couldn't. Because I know there's so much you can't tell me. Just say what you can."

"Bad, I'm still often unclear. … both teach Ruth"

"Yeah, thanks."

I know enough that Alec, who is heavily responsible for being a brave man, can't talk to Ruth, the village dweller. Even if Ruth is consulted on the issue of war with other countries, for example, I don't think he can return the exact answer. Naturally, if Alec talked to me, I would think hard and return the answer, but Ruth, who doesn't know the situation in the world, would only be able to judge the upper side. So just because you can't tell me more about Alec's troubles, I never felt dissatisfied.

More than that, Alec himself was happy to come to Ruth while understanding that he could not go into details. Even if I can't help myself directly, I can feel that I'm counting on you.

Ruth stroked Alec's hair and opened her mouth when she felt him calm.

"So, what kind of errands?

"Ah... oh, I'm having a little trouble right now. Besides, I'm stuck. So, I was wondering if there was any influence over here."

"In Hashi village?

"Yes, in Hashi village. To be precise, to you."

"Me?"

"Yeah, you."

Ruth is often involved for some reason when Alec and the others are involved in something and can no longer find the thread to solve it. That's why they came all the way to visit.

"Oh yeah...... so what exactly is going on?

"Um... haven't any artificial soldiers come to this village?

"Hitsuruhei?

Ruth tilts her neck at a word she has never heard. Maybe it's a race Ruth doesn't know about.

"No, he's not a creature, he's made of iron or material close to white stone. It resembles a human being, but his whole body is a crop, and he doesn't have a heart. It used to be used as a tool of war, but there was a lot going on, and they left the shelter."

"You mean you escaped?

"Well that's it. So, of the twenty, up to fifteen were caught. Half of it was broken. The other three have a purpose in their location, but I don't know where the other two went and I'm looking for them."

It seems it's only a matter of time before the rest of the three are caught, but the remaining two seem to be the troublesome type, and Alec and the others say they are desperately looking for them using the ship.

(To hear the story, it seems like a “man-made person", so does it fit?

An artificial life form made of metal or something. Robots without emotions. Some people were blending in and interacting, while others were fighting with guns, lasers and knives on their arms and feet. Alec says “soldier," so this is likely the latter. Those things didn't even exist in my previous life, but it was easy to imagine if I watched an SF movie.

(Mm, that? Didn't you hear something similar earlier...?

Ruth tries to follow his memory, but earlier than that, Alec peeks into his face, looking worried.

"Ruth. Hasn't that kind of weird guy come around the village or to the inn? The movement is similar to that of a human being, but I'm not good at conversation and I'm pretty good at it. But I can talk. You may be hiding it in your outfit, but if you look closely, it's obvious that it's not an organism, so you'll soon find out."

"Suspicious."

Ruth remembers the travelers who came to the Inn today. But coincidentally, only the regular visitors or the young people who have partied with the four childhood trainees have recently arrived. I don't think they're the artificial soldiers Alec calls them.

"Um, don't think he's not here. There are a lot of regular customers these days."

"Was there anything weird going on around you, too? Didn't you see any strange battle marks or holes in the explosion? If they don't do anything about it, they're very important, but they don't know what makes them aggressive with bouncing."

"We all went to the fountain today, but you didn't have that either"

Even when Daniels and I went to the fountain during the day, there was nothing strange about it. The forest remained unchanged signs and quiet, and there was no way that special animals or demons were moving.

(Ah, but you picked up the weird doll)

A flor doll never to be seen in the village was falling in the mountains. Ruth discovered all sorts of droppings after he started going to the mountains, but he had never seen anything so bizarre. I don't think you're involved with artificial soldiers, but when it comes to not caring, it's a lie.

"Alec, just in case I ask... artificial soldiers are about this size, and they don't look like girls in dresses, do they?

Ruth represents her face roughly the same size with both hands.

"The girl in the dress? What is that?

"No, actually, the Flor doll fell in the mountains, and Bird found it. I was wondering if it had anything to do with it."

"Flor doll is that creepy real doll, right? How many artificial soldiers can't be turned into a woman in a dress? To the point of wearing a cape or hat at best. Besides, the size is different first. Those guys are no different in height from adult men. It's the same as Ruth or a little smaller."

"Oh, I knew it wasn't."

The imagination that the Flor doll, which had dropped as much as it could, was the artificial soldier Alec and his men were after, seemed too forceful.

Alec was also convinced by such Ruth's reaction that the artificial soldier he was looking for had not come to the village.

"Well, more than anything if those guys haven't come to the village. But be careful if you get suspicious."

"Okay, I get it."

"Look, never get involved, okay? If he shows up, tell him right next door."

"What is he... Mr. Wonock?

"That's right. Tell him to contact me, and then he'll be right back.... That's about as good as that guy."

Ruth said on the inside, "What do you think? 'I replied that I found out. Predicting Wonock's behavior is quite difficult. Some priors said they didn't teach Ruth, knowing Alec was turning into a Leion youth. Wonock can't be alarmed because he thinks it's not a big deal and it can be a big deal for Ruth.

"So... more like," Fountain for all ”?

"Huh? Yeah, that's right. Ask me. Daniels."

I was surprised at the sudden question, but when Ruth talked about today's excursion, Alec began to persuade me in a childish fashion.

Naturally Ruth expected this reaction. So let me tell you one last thing that matters.

"If Alec was in there, I'm sure it would have been more fun. When the journey is over, let's all go to the fountain."

When Ruth says so, the frowns that were slightly creased loosen. Her mouth began to arc softly, and her cheeks became reddish with the smell of light.

".................. oh, go. Definitely going."

The green eyes staring at Ruth with few words are laughing with joy.

Marianne might not be able to do it right away because she might not want to see Ruth and Alec together yet, but I hoped that one day we could all go together.

(... That's cute, Alec)

Ruth strokes her blonde hair and mouths her head as she feels the pain in her chest on Alec as she leans over.

I liked this irresistible mood, although it's a mystery as to why someone stronger and more manly than me would sweeten me to remember such sweet and bitter emotions. I feel so unimaginable a year ago.

(Well, almost a year after Alec left...)

I never thought it would be this relationship at the time Alec left, but now that I think about it, it would have been necessary to change the relationship between the two of us.

Although I miss my old relationship with Alec, I don't want to go back. I was so happy now that I wanted to be mad at my dull self in the past.

"That's right, Alec, what do you want for this year's birthday present?

"Birthday present?

"I thought you hadn't heard the request yet this year. I told you every year, it's good, this is good"

The fact that Alec has been traveling for nearly a year will mean that his birthday is approaching at the same time.

I received a request from Alec each year when my birthday was near, but this year I was late to bring it up for discussion because I didn't have much time to see her. If Ruth wants Alec again this year, I'm going to have everything ready for you. I don't mind if my wallet hurts. I was going to do my best not to sew.

But Alec's reaction was unexpectedly dull.

"……… It's not sticky."

"Eh, you don't!? You said so many things every year?

Alec said that only Birthday presents every year had Ruth demanding them first without having to ask. That's why I naturally thought there would be some demands this year.

"I knew you hadn't noticed."

"Huh? Did you notice anything about me again?

"No, don't worry about it. So, I don't want anything new right now. …………… one way or another, I want to take care of it"

"Take care of what?

"Listen to me there."

"Huh? Oh, yeah. When that happens, what do we do?

Ruth had never thought of it for herself, as Alec always demanded 'I want this'. Because of that, I don't know what to give Alec when I have to think for myself what he wants. I guess it's been too easy so far.

As Ruth looked in trouble, Alec laughed lightly. I've been smiling a lot lately. I get a little freaked out.

"Bye, Ruth."

"Eh?"

"So just give me Ruth for my birthday"

"Huh? Ah, uh... Mmm."

Sweet laughed Alec mouths me and flips me straight to bed. Alec's hand, pressed against him, rolls Ruth's clothes and touches him directly, as he is accustomed to. The skin, remembering the feeling, let off the heat naturally.

(Huh... now my face is against the rules)

"I want Ruth for my birthday," Alec said without even lighting a sticky line. Ruth was so embarrassed that fire seemed to come out of his face. Yet he accidentally raised his chest to the face where he said such a dialogue.

(No, no more…………)

Though I've been too happy lately and completely freaked out in my head, it was Ruth who didn't hate herself like that either.