Chapter 8 Boys and girls and white flowers-8

The next day, Kuras dared not look at Arias because of a strange sense of guilt. However, maybe it was because Hero covered it up well, and after finishing her morning prayer, Ariece greeted herself as usual. Although he was indeed relieved, but for some reason, he felt a little lonely in his heart. It was almost as if she expected Aliice to misunderstand her and be unhappy.Kuras, who realized that he had such thoughts, couldn't help but startled himself. "I didn't want to pry into Aliice's mind." He made an excuse in his heart, and Kulas felt more and more that he was a stupid man.

Even so, Kuras suddenly thought. Try to imagine what it would be like to swap Alies and Hero. The imaginary He Luo is unbelievably cute. [……..I see. ] When I was nodding my head there alone, as if I had become a little smarter, I was suddenly knocked on the head and came back to my senses. As soon as he raised his head, he saw He Luo with an unhappy expression on his face. [If you don’t eat it quickly, you will be the last one again. ] Although he was taken aback by the sudden slap, the reason why Kulas panicked was because he felt, "Could it be that what I was thinking was seen through?"

Kuras stuffed the wheat bread He Luo gave him into his mouth, and ate the bread as if he wanted to bury the secret in his heart. [Eating breakfast is also a skill. ] What happened yesterday was like a lie, He Luo said with a bored face. Although he felt a little lonely, it seemed that what he was thinking in his heart was not seen through, and Kuras couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. Afterwards, Kulas was still responsible for carrying all the luggage, and the group set off on the road like this. Today, He Luo and Alis walked side by side, and Kulas, who was carrying the luggage, walked in front of them.

Kulas listened carefully to the conversation between the two who came from behind, and it seemed that they had been talking about wine.Just now we were talking about wine, but now the conversation has turned to amber wine made from bread. In any case, it was not an interesting topic for Kuras, who was defeated in front of wine. Kuras believes that the juice that boils raspberries and adds water and honey in proportion is much better than wine. But Kuras didn't have the guts to say that when he turned to the two engaged in conversation. The laughter of the two of them sounded almost like laughter of sorrow and sympathy to themselves.

Kulas walked at the front of the team while feeling angry about the difference between himself and his companions, and soon the completely exposed rocks and bushes erected in front came into his sight. At last the dark forest could be seen from the hills. On the right hand side of the front of the forest, a small hill can be seen extending far away. On the opposite left hand side is a lush grass, and if you look closely, you can see water protruding from the grass everywhere.It appears to be a swamp. [Good sight. ] He Luo who was standing next to Kuras said that.The one who stood a little further away from him covered his mouth with his hands in surprise.

In this way, although I have climbed many hills, this is the first time I have seen such a scenery. [This scenery is beautiful, right? ] Facing the astonished Alies, when Kuras was proudly asking, He Luo bumped his side. Arias, who completely ignored Hero and Kuras's fascination, kept looking into the distance and said cautiously: [Which, is there... the sea? ] Aris said that while pointing her finger in the direction of the swamp. Although he thought that He Luo would answer, but He Luo looked at Kuras with a smile on his face, so Kuras replied: [No, that's a swamp. ] [swamp? ]

[Something like a pool.But it is shallower than the pool, and there is still a lot of mud. ] Aliice nodded with an expression of "I see".Speaking of swamps, catfish would come to mind. Although Alies thought that she would be surprised to see such a wonderful fish, Alies ignored Kuras's thoughts and continued. continued: [Is the sea like this too? ] [The sea is much bigger than this. ] Although Kuras himself had never seen the sea, he had heard it from people. Therefore, when Kulas drew a large circle with both hands in the air to explain, He Luo suddenly interrupted and said:

[How big is that? ] [Eh. ] Kuras couldn't answer for a while, and Arias left the swamp and returned to this side, looking at herself with questioning eyes. After hesitating for a while, Kulas said as he had heard: [Whether you look to the left or the right, of course the front is the same, there is an endless sea. ] Regarding Kulas's explanation, Arias sighed like an exclamation, and Hero seemed to realize that Kulas had never seen the sea before, and laughed with a cracked mouth. Fortunately, the two of them didn't continue to ask further questions, and Aliice smiled and said: [I really want to see the sea soon. ] Kulas, who suddenly saw that smile, couldn't help being stunned and then nodded, and then was stepped on by the wicked Heluo.

After finishing the conversation, Kuras and the others decided to have lunch there, and He Luo explained while chewing the jerky: [As long as you pass through the forest and the swamp, you will not be far from the city. ] However, because He Luo said very implicitly, Kuras asked back: [Is the road difficult? ] [No, the road we took when we came here from the city wasn't too difficult.It was dangerous over there, though it was undoubtedly a shortcut through the forest.But what we think is dangerous is not the road but the aftermath. ] [After that? ] [Yep.To put it directly, it is the economic situation of the two of you. ]

After hearing what He Luo said, he unpacked his luggage while holding the jerky he got from He Luo, and stretched his hand in. It contained errand money from travelers from the mansion. Kuras searched back and forth in the luggage for a while, and took out about five coins. No matter which coin it is, it is slightly bigger than my thumb. Three of them are black coins that have turned green, and the remaining two are gray coins that have produced a lot of red rust. No matter which one of these coins it is, it is his own treasure for Kuras. [ほう, these are all your property. ] Seeing Heluo saying that in a little surprise, Kulas nodded proudly.

As long as I have these, although half a year is a little bit reluctant, it is enough to live for three months. [Is this money? ] While asking that question, Arias stared at the currency in Kuras' hand. [Yes. ] [Money is the root of all evil, but it is completely different from what you imagine. ] Kulas was thinking: what kind of thing did he imagine, and at the same time thought it was quite interesting. However, Kuras didn't understand the meaning of He Luo's words that he heard next. [These probably buy a slice of bread. ] After a while, [Huh? ] sound. [We don’t know much about money. If it’s fur, we can immediately judge whether it’s good or bad, but if it’s money, it’s too much trouble...] While saying that, Heluo rummaged through his luggage for a while like Kuras, and took out a small fanny pack from inside. Untie the twine made of white and purple threads braided together.He poured all the contents into his hands. Seeing the impact of the thing that fell in He Luo's hands on Kuras, it was like being hit on the head severely by someone. [It is true that this coin can buy a catty of bread.This white coin can buy a lot of bread.Although we don't really understand the details, you can understand the difference just by looking at it, right? ] The meaning of what He Luo said clearly made people feel heartbroken. On the palm of He Luo's hand was not only a surprisingly detailed pattern engraved but also a very thick currency. The coin that He Luo said could buy a catty of bread was a reddish-brown coin, but the coin that could buy a lot of bread was dark white. Kuras was looking at the coin in his hand again, and the shabby look made him want to cry. [The so-called city is not there for no reason, it costs money.What's more, the two of you have to buy bread in order to continue traveling, so what will you do next. ] He Luo said that while putting the money back into his pocket. The sound made by the coin is not a tiny sound like "ding ding", but a powerful sound of "wow". Sadness, like anger, filled my heart like when I first realized the vastness of the world. Obviously it wasn't He Luo's fault, but I felt that He Luo was like a bad person and wanted to say something, but in the end he still didn't say anything. As if she was about to shed tears instead of words, Aris suddenly interrupted and said: [The so-called bread is the fruit of labor.Just go to work and you'll be fine. ] After saying that, he looked at Kuras with a smile on his face. Alice is worried about me. Kulas's face suddenly turned red, and he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes in a panic. [Yes, yes.Just go to work and you'll be fine. ] [Yep. ] He Luo nodded without smiling, then chewed the dried meat torn off with her teeth and said: [For example, what do you plan to do if you work for a day and only buy food for the day? ] [It's fine if you do a lot and work a lot. ] Although he was a little unconfident, after peeking at Alies and seeing Alies nodding, it was as if he had been given the courage to look at Hero again. [If doing a lot of work?Yep.That is also a matter of course, but has it really done so much work? ] This is He Luo playing tricks on people. Kulas, who thought that way, was about to speak, but was interrupted by He Luo's words. [There are a lot of unemployed adults in the city.Can the two of you, as children, find jobs easily after arriving there? ] Kuras's mouth froze while maintaining the shape of [eh]. [I have neither strength nor technology, and it is impossible to have someone I know.But in human society, if you can read and write, there will be a big difference.] Of course, Kuras didn't know how to read, but he remembered the fact that Arias knew how to read. [Ariels is really literate, right? ] After Kuras asked that, Aris nodded while smiling. In this case, there is no problem. Just as Kulas was thinking that way, he heard Heluo say in a tone mixed with a sigh: [So, what will Kuras do while Arias is working hard? ] He Luo's words were like the feeling of being stabbed in the chest by a gun. [Eh?That is probably just waiting on the sidelines. ] [right. ] Seeing Heluo's narrowed eyes, Kuras bit his lip. How could you do such a shameful thing. [Besides, we don't think there are many jobs that require reading and writing. ] Draws the jerky in his hand into a circle, and scratches his face at the sharp place where he stopped his mouth suddenly.While looking at the jerky, Kulas glared at He Luo with half-distasteful eyes, as if to say: Why did you mention this all of a sudden. It's almost like saying "stop traveling". [Well, we have an idea. ] "What?" Kuras muttered uncomfortably in his heart. He Luo's beautiful amber pupils that were slightly reddish suddenly turned towards the distance. [How about you two turn back here. ] Because it was so unexpected, before Kuras could answer, He Luo's eyes moved back from afar. [If it is from here, I should be able to go back after fetching water in the swamp and taking our food.Nor does it do any good to push forward.Moreover, even if they were kicked out, you two are still children after all.If you beg for mercy, there will always be a way. . ] For He Luo's clear proposal, Kuras felt a certain kind of anger in his heart, so he didn't nod as she said. Kuras immediately sensed the reason for his reluctance to nod. Promise with Aris. "Two people to see the sea" [You can understand at a glance what you are thinking about. ] He Luo laughed blankly after saying that. [Without a guide, walking forward without any support, the food is gone, and there is no money or work, what will you two do when that time comes.Begging from those around you?Sitting on the road in tattered clothes covered in grime and mud? ] I don't know why I understood what He Luo said.For some reason, he also knew that what He Luo said was correct. But even then Kuras didn't want to choose the option of just going back. [You are really stubborn. ] He Luo just said that. [Which. ] Arias, who had been quietly listening to He Luo's words, said: [I would love to see the ocean if possible.Want to see more of this world. ] Kuras turned to Alies with a feeling of being saved. Heluo stared at Aliice with half-closed eyes, as if to say: [What's next? ] Like. [However, I don't understand all kinds of things in the world.I can't deny any of the things Miss Heluo said.But I also gradually learned that there are many very painful things in this world. ] [Yep. ] He Luo nodded in satisfaction. Kuras was very discouraged by what Arias said. Is that the only level of promise to "travel the world"? Arias didn't continue talking, but suddenly took off her hood and started fiddling with her neck. [Ariel? ] Ignoring Kuras' questioning, Arias caught something like a chain shortly after, stabbed and pulled the chain out. Then, a green stone the size of a quail egg was pulled out from under the clothes. [That, that is.....] Kuras was surprised to see the stone hanging from the chain that occasionally reflected sunlight. It was exactly the same as the stone that the lord once entertained on the body of a noblewoman who did not know where. Even Kuras knew what it was, having heard it from the older maid. It is said that just one of them can buy an entire village. [This is said to be very valuable.You should be able to buy bread with this. ] After hearing what Alies said, Kulas looked at Heluo. "In this case, there will be no problem for me and Aris to travel." Kulas had already expected He Luo's speechless expression, but the expression of He Luo that appeared in his line of sight surprised him. [what the hell.Do you think it's okay to take out that kind of thing? ] [Eh. ] Kuras and Aris made the same voice. [We discovered it while we were sleeping... What, you didn't notice it before. ] After He Luo finished speaking, Kulas nodded in a panic. I didn't notice it at all. [Only noticed the soft spot. ] [No, it's not like that! ] He Luo said that with an evil smile, and immediately pushed back Kuras' roar. [Forget it, that aside, if you are willing to sell that gemstone, it should be able to last for a while. ] [So] Aliice was about to continue talking, but was interrupted by He Luo. [Really can.A special stone has a special meaning no matter what era or place it is.If it's someone's relic, we think it's better for you to reconsider. ] [No, I don't even know who I got it from.However, the priest once said that this gem will definitely be useful in times of difficulty.And, I think now is the difficult time. ] Regarding Alies' answer, Hero scratched the tip of her nose and said slowly as if she was thinking and speaking: [I don’t even know who I got it from?There is writing on the pedestal of the lesson gem, any clues from there? ] [is my name. ] He Luo's ears perked up all of a sudden. [Only the name? ] [No, names and a short essay.Written as a gift to my daughter Ariais. ] He Luo's eyes widened for a moment, and he looked at Kuras while keeping his finger on the tip of his nose. "Why?" Kuras asked back with his eyes.Since it says "for my daughter" it must be a gift from my parents. [Yep.That gem is indeed worth a fortune.It is not something that is simply given by someone, so it is too obvious. ] Kuras let out a short "ah". "Could it be" approached his throat with a feeling of surprise. Heluo's eyes looked at herself again as if calling herself a "big ass", Kulas was stunned in surprise. However, Alies was the only one who listened to Heluo's words with a bewildered expression on her face. [Who do you think gave you that gemstone? ] [Eh?that is. ] Alice continued to reply: [It was sent to me by God. ] He Luo laughed in a strange way. [That, that? ] [The god you mentioned won't get his hands dirty to dig for gems, right?Are we talking about giving you gems? ] [It's Lord Lord. ] As soon as Kuras couldn't help but say it, Aliice's eyes converged into one point. [Ariais belongs to the lord...] daughter. However, because it was so shocking, even though there were gems as evidence, he still couldn't say it. In the sudden silence, Aliice stared blankly at the green gem in her hand and said: [Eh, which, eh?So is the one called Lord Lord a god? ] [of course not!Ariais is the daughter of the lord, and the lord is human. ] [Eh, eh, but——] Kulas didn't know how to explain to the confused Alies, but his tone became rude. At this moment, Heluo said calmly: [Indeed it is.In a nutshell, we are all children of God.Is that so? ] Aliice nodded to what He Luo said. Kulas thought in his heart: How could it be like that. When he was eager to explain, someone grabbed the back of his neck. It was none other than He Luo who grabbed the back of Kuras' neck. [We also know the subtleties of people, so now is not the time to talk about it. ] After hearing He Luo's words, Kuras shrank his head as if being scolded. So, He Luo didn't continue to say anything and took his hand away from the back of Kuras's neck, and sighed as if to say "what's going on". [Although we, as seniors, feel that we shouldn't sell that gem........] Afterwards, He Luo muttered like that. Alyes is the lord's daughter. If the lord gave Alyes that gem, it means that now that the lord has passed away, that gem is the relic of the lord. Even Kuras couldn't sell that to continue the trip, so he should go back from here after all. Also, if Aris was the lord's daughter, it would probably be impossible for her to go back to the life she had been living so far if she returned to the mansion. Kuras reconsidered He Luo's proposal with a much calmer mood than before, and looked at the ground. Although it is a short trip, it is very happy. It might feel a little better to think that way. Kuras slowly raised his face. [Miss He Luo, we really——] He Luo turned around. It's too nimble and its eyes are unusual. Because it was too sudden, Kuras just stared at Heluo just halfway through his words. However, Heluo didn't look at Kuras. He Luo looked towards the far side. It is the direction that Kuras has come so far. [Misfortunes never come singly? ] After muttering like that, He Luo stood up. [Heh, Miss He Luo? ] Arias was still silent with a puzzled look on her face, and Kuras finally called out Heluo's name. Heluo looked at Kuras this time. However, on He Luo's face who didn't know whether it was a smile or something, sharp teeth were exposed as if emphasizing that they were always sharp. [Let's talk about you, is Ansevo's younger brother who drove you out a good man? ] Although it is still a very sudden problem. However, Kulas immediately replied: [no. ] [Then, in order to become the heir of the older brother, the guy who immediately lives in the house, what will he do if he knows the existence of the blood of the older brother? ] Kuras didn't have an immediate answer. No, it's not that I can't answer but I don't want to answer. Because it is obvious what the inheritor will do. [It may or may not be a matter of luck that you two traveled out before those guys noticed. ] After He Luo finished speaking, she laughed. [Ariels has the same level of cuteness as your unreliable place, so what else is necessary. ] Kulas remembered what He Luo said last night. As if swallowing burnt coals, my stomach became hot. [Ariaise stands up. ] Kuras packed his luggage, and shouted at Aris after grabbing the branch that was used as a substitute for the handcuff like when a pack of wolves attacked. [Although there is still a considerable distance, but now is not the time to relax.It will be very troublesome whether you are overtaken or surrounded. ] Kuras clenched his fists tightly after glancing at Alyes, and looked at He Luo again. [Are you going to walk through the forest. ] Kuras nodded to what Hero said. [Alice. ] Aliice still had an expression of not understanding the situation, holding the emerald tightly in her hand uneasily. She looked like an ordinary girl who didn't know anything about it. Kuras can neither drink nor read, and is even shorter than Aliice. Even that. [It's okay to have me here. ] After saying that, Kuras held out his hand to Aris.Ariel's eyes widened as if slightly taken aback.Because he knew that He Luo was watching him, he felt a little shy. However, even though he felt shy, Kuras did not stretch out his hand back. […….Yep. ] Arias nodded slightly, but held Kulas' outstretched hand timidly. Soft and slender unreliable hands. [Let's go? ] I will protect the soft hand of Aris. As if hearing the determination made by Kuras in his heart, Arias nodded. He Luo ran up. Kuras took Aliice's hand and ran towards the forest after Heluo.