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With those words, Lucius turned and approached Elia, and likewise, I, at a loss for words, approached the nameless man.

Perhaps because of the unpleasant expression on my face as I approached him, Moo-myeong looked somewhat worried.

“Did you enjoy the story?”

“Hmm… Well, I guess it’s okay.”

Actually, it’s a good thing that Lucius said, ‘Don’t worry about it anymore.’

Isn’t that right?

It’s possible to avoid getting entangled in things that seem bothersome.

“…”

The only reason I don’t look so good is because I’m tired.

Now, I just want to go into the cabin and rest for a while, without seeing the world, with the scabbard and all.

Puk- I let out a sigh.

Was it because he was showing signs of fatigue? Nameless had a somewhat restless expression on his face.

“How about returning now…?”

I guess it’s because I’ve never expressed it so blatantly before.

The corners of his lips went up, just slightly.

How could one not feel good? When a disciple who was thought to be young is worried about his master and knows how to let go of his greed.

I felt a surge of motivation at the strangeness of such anonymity.

For now, I think it would be okay to be considerate.

Of course, I also wanted to buy a scabbard for my disciple to use, but it was pointless because it didn’t work out.

While moving east and spreading my wings, I couldn’t detect anything except the staff stuck in front of me.

Hmm, what should I do?

It might be a good idea to ask Lily to do it for you instead.

Didn’t I say that the guys I took in when we met before were growing well? You can use them.

If not that… .

It’s a bit crude, but if it’s really necessary, I think it would be better to just carve the scabbard myself and give it to him.

… I think it’s okay.

To do that, we’ll need to go back to the cabin where we can get good materials, right?

“Hehehe… .”

“… ?”

At my unpleasant laughter, Myeong-un tilted his head with a puzzled expression.

…then it becomes clear that I am not simply going to the cabin to rest.

Rather than this, I should try to give luck to the anonymous person right now.

I coughed, assuming the most calm expression possible, and the anonymous gaze focused on me.

“I want to eat some chewy bear meat after a long time.”

“… Bear meat? Ah.”

The anonymous person tilted his head as if he didn’t understand what I was saying, but then nodded as if he understood.

There’s no way I wouldn’t know.

When I was staying at the cabin, I ate bear meat five times a week. I was so sick of it while I was there that I almost got sick of it.

Anonymous also raised the corners of his lips, as if he was momentarily lost in memories.

“Yes, I want to eat that too.”

“Uhm, is that so?”

He turned his head so that his disciple, who was lost in his memories, could not see him and raised one corner of his mouth in a crooked manner.

…as planned.

After smiling once, he slowly walked towards the nameless man.

Now that I’ve successfully laid the groundwork, all I have to do is wait for the nameless one to take the bait I threw out.

As I looked up at the nameless man with bright eyes filled with anticipation, I heard a hissing sound of air escaping.

“… ?”

I felt strange at the sound that sounded like mocking, and I squinted my eyes.

The nameless one raises the corners of his mouth crookedly as if he knows all my thoughts.

“I heard that there is a place near Camilla’s residence that serves delicious bear meat.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, I think it would be worth a try.”

… This isn’t it.

When did he ever find out about this?

As I was poking my lips out like that for a while, Lucius, who had finished talking with Elia, approached me.

Looking at Elia’s face, she seemed quite calm.

As I stared intently at Elia’s face, Elia, who was either embarrassed or hesitant to say something, moved her lips and opened her mouth with difficulty.

“Harang.”

“What is it?”

To make her feel comfortable speaking, I tried to make her look as comfortable as possible and let her have fun.

“Something urgent came up, so… Ugh… .”

Elia hesitated to speak, grumbling repeatedly, wondering if it would actually backfire.

But, even if you just say that much, anyone who isn’t clueless can tell what you’re trying to say.

I waved my hands calmly and opened my mouth.

“It doesn’t matter if you come back, I’m tired too.”

“Oh, is that so…?”

Elia’s appearance brightened noticeably, but Elia kept trembling as if this was not the end of the story.

At that moment, a small feeling of frustration was about to build up in him.

“Cheonharangnim.”

Lucius took a step forward.

“Okay, say it all at once.”

The desire to go back to the cabin and the feeling of frustration combined to make me frown.

Lucius nodded and continued speaking without any hesitation.

“Can we take care of collecting the walking sticks?”

“Staff?”

I nodded my head towards the tree branch behind me, and Lucius nodded as if to confirm my opinion.

Hmm, what should I do?

From Lucius’ point of view, it would be natural for him to do that since it was a weapon used by his enemy.

But if possible, I would like to collect it myself and speed up the inspection of the anonymous body’s condition.

On the one hand, I feel an inexplicable anxiety that I shouldn’t keep it close to the nameless.

As I was chewing on my lips for a while, I noticed Lucius’ expression.

He swallows his saliva with an unnatural nervousness, and he looks really desperate.

Hmm, at that level, I guess it’s right for him to take it.

Besides, since I showed the Saint the state of the nameless body, I may conduct research on that staff and it may be of help to me and the nameless.

I guess I don’t really have any talent for that field.

He turned around and waved his hand lightly.

“… Do as you wish.”

“Thank you.”

Bowing- He turned his back to Lucius, who was bowing his head, and poked the nameless man in the side.

“No complaints, right?”

“Yes, how can I disagree with the Master’s decision?”

Not knowing how much his teacher was worried, Moo-myeong smiled as if he was okay with it.

* * *

Once the decision was made to end the search for the scabbard, the situation passed in an instant.

Elia and Lucius looked somewhat regretful, and in some ways, even distraught.

Do I have any idea?

My steps as I left ‘The End of the World’ and headed back north were infinitely light.

Of course, the nameless one pouted and made a sad face at the words that he was giving up his scabbard…

“Don’t make that face, I’ll make it myself if necessary.”

“Really?!”

When I say this, the nameless man’s expression also brightens incomparably and he looks happier than I am now.

Hmm, what’s so good about what I made? It’s probably not very practical…

Of course, that’s a good thing.

Still, perhaps because they were returning after finishing a big task, the speed at which they returned to the North was considerable.

“… What did you do to get here so early?”

“You came straight here without stopping anywhere else, right?”

After spending two nights outside, the castle where Camilla was staying came into view.

… No matter how I look at it, this seems too fast.

After that, we didn’t even have to go through the simple procedure of entering the castle, and the gates opened simply by seeing Lucius’ face.

“Are you here?”

The old butler who came out to greet us on the first day was waiting for us.

Lucius got straight to the point as he bowed to the old butler.

“Yes, what about Camilla?”

“Waiting in the reception room.”

Even though his actions seemed somewhat impolite, the old butler seemed to not care and responded with a small smile.

“Follow me.”

“Thank you.”

I looked at the nameless man with a little bewilderment at the flow of events that were progressing at breakneck speed.

“Should we follow along too?”

“… I don’t know.”

I guess it’s okay to come all this way and see that damn kid’s face… .

I want to break up with them soon, but I can’t seem to find the timing.

As I stopped walking hesitantly, Elia smiled and opened her mouth.

“Harang, let’s go together!”

A smile that is truly hard to refuse.

In Eliatan, you might think we’re being watched to see if we can follow, but isn’t the reality different?

“… Yeah.”

Puk- I let out a sigh.

A huge door decorated with such ornate decorations that it was hard to believe that a child smaller than me was staying there, as if a giant lived there.

“Ugh… .”

Finally, I stood in front of this door again.

Whenever I meet that naughty brat Camilla, I don’t know why, but we always end up growling at each other and it feels like all my energy is being sucked out, and now I have to see that brat again today…

It is truly a lamentable thing.

… Now that I’ve come this far, I can’t back out, and even if I could back out, wouldn’t it be like I was scared and ran away?

The ground gave out a hollow sigh and waited for Lucius to open the door.

Soon the huge door slid open with a creaking sound.

It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, but I don’t feel happy at all.

“You rascals~ Grandma~ Are you here?”

Camilla greeted us with a crooked smile.