ok, show the way to the inn then; follow me i will take you there.
They arrive in front of a large building with the title "Burke's `` inn." Four of them enters the building ruji asks lilith is food included in the stay?"
Yes, you will get most of the facilities here
Okay, so you guys get some rest. i will inform my father i'm back
i'm getting my own room. Of course, you will get your own room.
we all three can't stay in one room
what do you mean, you two are staying in one room
why won't we? We are a couple.
oh , i didn't know.
later than,both of them are asleep now. I should leave for some training; I haven't been able to do much lately
the moment he leaves, irina opens her eyes. Where is he going this late
in the woods, "huff, huff... 123, 124, 125..."
why is he training so late? It's good to be strong, but i think he is overdoing it
"rustling"
who is there? Don't worry, it's me lilith
i didn't expect you would be training so late in the woods by yourself. don't you feel alone training by yourself
No, by the way, what are you doing here so late at night
i come here every day to see stars. It looks good being here rather than stay in that cage-like home; air in the woods is great too.
why don't you take some rest? It's midnight.
i will sleep in the morning. it is easier to train at night than to train in the day when everyone wakes up. it's not a big deal if i sit down for a bit
I'd like to ask you something. If you can help, please tell me; there is no need to be polite, and I cannot deny that you paid for our stay. I was really broke.
oh, really
Wait, are you pleased with that? that doesn't feel good
"no, no," i just thought if you will help, my father can pay you.
Oh, so that's how it is.
so do tell me, what help do you need
what does this girl want? i'm getting a bad feeling about this, but whatever, my bond with ryuji is close and we trust each other so no one can come between us
i will like you guys to be my bodyguards in the aethelgard institute of magic
"thud," "sigh," i was expecting something like love confession
who's there? don't worry, it's Irina.
How do you know I was here? i hid my presence perfectly so you shouldn't be able to sense me with perception or sensory magic
Oh, this is simple. I can sense your mana with my eyes and from across the city.
Oh, really? Then I have no chance of sneaking up on you. why do you have to sneak on me?
what reasons? Who knows
"ahem, ahem," how long have you been here
before you came
before you came, so you know i was here still, you didn't ask me to come out or why i was here
i know that you will tell me on your own if you had the need to ask or wanted something from me rather than hide in bushes that you are not so great at
Oh, really? I genuinely believed that I was the best at it.
no, you are not even close to average; the sound you were making while walking was enough for even a kid to hear you coming without magic
oh
don't get sad over such a thing your speciality isn't sneaking; it's raw strength with direct, face-to face
You are the best; you understand me better than anyone else.
"Ahem, ahem." I wasn't finished. I want to know the answer to the question i asked
we can't help you with that, Lilith. we have our own plans in aethelgard
Okay, but if you change your mind, come to my house. i'm in the city for three days
Okay, if we change our mind, we will surely contact you
Not at all, Ryuji Do you have enough money to travel to Aethelgard and stay there until you have all of the information? You will eventually need to find a job and earn some money. This job is simple; you can do your work while we guard her in your absence.
is that ok with you lilith
course it's better than nothing and i can ask my father to raise your pay you guys look in need and you even saved my life before so i should at least do this for you guys
So, what do you think, Ryuji?
if you don't have any trouble, than why would i have any problem with that
you two really have a great bond; you look like you understand each other perfectly
However, you will have to go alone. I will join you guys later. i have something i need to give someone before leaving
i will leave tomorrow morning; the sooner, the better
You should get some sleep.
okay, let's meet tomorrow lilith
What do you want to give, and to whom? Didn't I tell you that an elf named Elara gave me her spatial abilities in exchange for holy spirit water?
why do you have to give it to her? just keep it to yourself. She saved my life when I was about to die, and I can't thank her enough. she saved my life back then. i can't repay her for what she has done for me; at least i can keep my word to her.
I had no idea you were so righteous and grateful towards those who have helped you in your need
Okay, let's sleep; it's late. i have to wake up early.
Wait, where do you intend to go? I am not done with you yet.
Really, but it's too late and we should get some rest. It's going to be exhausting tomorrow. I will spend time with you when I return, and I believe you should begin training her, as well as find a name for her; calling her "fox girl" all the time is inconvenient.
Let's sleep now and talk about her when you get back; we'll have plenty of time for that.