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  The boat whistles ble and sound, apanied by crashes and spshes as the waves crashed on the port's seawalls, water dreng the roads wet. The winds howled once mreeting the rising of the m sun.

  Yet even with such cacophony, the orchestra of nature was drowned by the noises of the people hustling and bustling as they loaded the boats and their boots hit the solid pnks of the docks. The sky was still red, but the town was already awake and lively.

  The cold breeze blew, pushing the boats and ships as they sailed away into the red-hued horizon. And as ships left, some also returned, bustling noises filling the air once again as the fishermen unloaded barrels upon barrels, full of fish they just caught. All were beaming smiles on their faces.

  Tap Tap Tap

  Among the people in the port, three figures stood out the most. There was the silver-haired young elven dy, the young man with eyes of amethyst, and the man who was always smiling. Yuna, Grey, and Jiro walked silently across the port.

  With yesterday's happenings, the Adventurers' Guild had been briefed by ever so reliable Abraham, and being the Vice-Guildmaster and a High-Ranker, Jiro was sent as their representative to help out in the case.

  "Alright. That should be all, right?" ［Grey］

  "Yeah... I don't think aails are missing..." ［Jiro］

  It has been several minutes sihey met up, and after firming the tents of the repain and again, their discussion had finally e to an end. Their roles have finally been decided for the duration of the mission.

  Grey and Yuna would be living in Ti for a few days, defeating the Leviathan as soon as possible, and while they are doing so, Jiro is tasked to keep Lista safe, going around the port for any disturbances.

  As for the boats and ships which already sailed, the familiars will be looking out for them in the shadows, hiding deep beh the water's surface like they did yesterday. It was the best and most effit pn they could make.

  "Then, Mister Jiro, we'll be leaving everyone in your care." ［Grey］

  "Un! We're sure it would be fih you around! Then, we'll be going nー" ［Yuna］

  "Alright, then, I'll see youー Ah, wait! You two, before you go, I have something to give you." ［Jiro］

  Grey and Yuna hadn't even done so much as to turn around, but they were already stopped oracks. Jiro then quickly rummaged through the tents of his ste ring, seemingly searg for something important.

  It didn't take too long. After a few seds of searg, Jiro took out a number of bck boxes, ed with a few pieces of cloth around them. They may look a little different from what they usually use, but they could easily tell what they were. They were meal boxes.

  "Dad wants to give these to you," ［Jiro］

  "From Captain Jack?" ［Yuna］

  "Yeah. These are from the fish and seafood he caught yesterday. He says thanks for everythierday. And that you drop by anytime you wao." ［Jiro］

  There weren't just two or three, but a whole dozen meal boxes. All were still steaming hot with appetizing smells ing from them. It was obvious that they were being siderate of their appetites. It was holy a little embarrassing.

  "Then, Mister Jiro, please tell Captain Jack we're thankful for it. We'll make sure to enjoy it thhly." ［Grey］

  "Un! I'm sure it will be delicious!" ［Yuna］

  "Alright. I'll make sure to tell him just that." ［Jiro］

  Several meal boxes in their hands, Grey and Yuna finally waved their hands goodbye and headed off to the horizon, vanishing slowly but surely. Soon, not even a shadow of their figures could be seen.

  Of course, like how they returned yesterday, Grey and Yuna once again headed into an alleyway, making sure not a single eye was on them. Grey then activated a Gate and, a couple steps ter, they passed through it, blue light soon disappearing.

  Chirp Chirp Chirp Rustle Rustle

  The tranquil sound of the leaves rustling and the sweet songs of the birds, such a wonderful symphony was what greeted Grey and Yuna as soon as they exited into a forest. It was calm and quiet, a plete opposite to the lively port they were just in.

  With the sky still amber, the forest was still a little dim, only bits and pieces of sunlight seeping through the gently swaying leaves. The winds were also cool and refreshing, the st of flowers, herbs, and the earth wafting through the air.

  "Mmn～! So fresh～!" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. You really like the forest, don't you?" ［Grey］

  "Hehe! It's full of fruits and herbs, after all! It's calming aiful! Plus, it reminds me of our old home! It's the best!" ［Yuna］

  Said Yuna, expressing her joy as she stretched her arms to greet the m sun once mrey chug by her side. Seeing such a bright expression on her face, Grey felt like all his exhaustion and problems were seeping out of his body.

  And as one would expect, Yuna's eyes quickly went swimmi and right, watg the flowers bloom, the bdes of grass way, and the fruits hang about. She was herb watg, curious aed as one be.

  Still, no matter how much she liked herbs, Yuna didn't mindlessly piything she took an i in. It was a forest where people often fe food a herbs after all, and they still haven't gotten permission. Seeing her hold herself back, Grey could only chuckle at her ess once again.

  "Then, shall we head out now, Midy?" ［Grey］

  "U's go!" ［Yuna］

  Excitement dang in the air, Yuna took Grey's hand and they headed out towards the vilge. The path was a little rough, but for them, it was a walk in the park, simply hopping and skipping as if they were pying games.

  A couple mier and the vilge was in sight, even more beautiful than before. Though it was already wonderful before, seeing it just after sunrise was something else. It had an appeal which could just make one open their mouth in admiration.

  Yet despite how early it was, the people were already busy. Be it tending to farms, herding the livestock, oing out to hunt and fe, the vilgers were all up and ready. Even the children were already running about the pce, pying games with one another, smiling ever shtly.

  "No, move it more to the left, and... Alright, that's perfeext is..." ［Manelo］

  But perhaps the busiest one would be the Great Chief. It was still early in the m yet he was already coordinating the people, wooden chairs and tables to be seen all around the pce. The preparations for the feast were on the way.

  "Waah～! Everyone looks so busy..." ［Yuna］

  "That's only natural! This is the wele feast for Lrey and Lady Yuna! It should be the best the world has ever seen! There's no promise!" ［Manelo］

  "The best feast, huh... Hahaha. How exg." ［Grey］

  "Of course! Please look forward to itー" ［Manelo］

  The Great Chief smiles, but such a smile was quickly gone, or rather, it stered frozen on his face. There was only a puzzled expression on his face as he looked rey and Yuna's dire. A face which still hasn't processed what's going on.

  "L-L-Lrey?! L-Lady Yuna?!" ［Manelo］

  The moment the situation finally loaded it, a loud voied throughout the fields as a surprised face stered on the Great Chief's face. He felt as if his heart jumped out of his chest, still a little fused.

  It wasn't the first time that Grey and Yuna had seen such a rea, but it never ceased to be eaining. It was to the point that they even sidered using Yuna's abilities to pull such pranks. A good way to kill boredom,

  "W-When did the two of you arrive?" ［Manelo］

  "Ah, we arrived just now... Were we disturbing something?" ［Grey］

  "No, not at all. We're simply preparing for the feast this uping evening. And thankfully, it's been going well so far." ［Manelo］

  As if his previous flustered expression was a lie, the Great Chief quickly calmed himself doroceeded to shift the topic to the preparations. It was really obvious, but Grey and Yuna didn't bother with him anymore ahings be.

  Well, there wasn't actually ao put so much effort in it. Even if the Great Chief didn't draw their attention to the preparations, their eyes would have still swam there anyway. Seeing the people at work, it remihem of the preparations for Kris and Aria's wedding. What fun little times.

  There were no efforts spared in making preparations for the eveni, ead every one of the ones involved moving about in the field, carrying baskets of food, moving tables and chairs, and preparing the fire. It was a busy m.

  Though Grey and Yuna would usually feel guilty making people prepare such things for them, seeing the smiles on their faces as they break away from the ret terrors, they couldn't help but simply wat silenow, they are even more determio defeat a Leviathan.

  "Then, since everyone's so busy preparing,... I think we'll be expl the vilge for a little bit. Is that alright?" ［Grey］

  "A-Ah, i-if that's the case, the me be of assistao you. I'll make sure you experiehe best of our prided Ti." ［Manelo］

  "Haha. reciate the thought, but... Wouldn't it promise the preparations if you're not here, Great Chief?" ［Grey］

  "Un! And don't worry, we were pnning to go sightseeing anyway. There's o be so aodating, really." ［Yuna］

  At Grey and Yuna's words, the Great Chief couldn't respond a single word, his face looking a little crestfallen. Though he would love to eaihere was also the matter of overseeing the preparations. He was torween two choices.

  But the Great Chief didn't give up quickly. As if lightning struck his mind, a sudden thought popped up in his mind. He then turned his head left and right, searg for something, only stopping when he spotted a certain someone.

  "Please wait a moment, Lrey, Lady Yuna. I will be ba a jiffy." ［Manelo］

  Grey and Yunq couldn't even respond. The Great Chief suddenly dashed away, running straight to a certain dire. And just a couple seds ter, he returned, carrying a young dy with him. A young dy just as fused as the two before her.

  "Lrey, Lady Yuna, this is my you child, Marika. As inexperienced she may be, I believe she is able enough to guide you around the Chiefdom. I hope she will be of assistao you." ［Manelo］

  "A-Ah, yes... Thank you..." ［Grey］

  The young dy still dazed and fused, the Great Chief quickly introduced her as his daughter, and surely enough, there were quite a few resembnces. Both the white hair, bck stripes, and the blue eyes were on spot.

  "Marika, what are you in a daze freet the Emissaries immediately." ［Manelo］

  "A-Ah, yesh! Pardon sha te introdutshon! I'm Marika, the Papー the Great Shief's daughter! Nash to meeth you!" ［Marika］

  Not just onot twice, but a whopping six times! That was how many times the young dy bit her tongue due to her nervousness. She may resemble her father uhe other dies they met, but she was different alright. She was a klutz.

  "Y-Yes... I'm Grey, and this is Yuna. We'll be in your care as well." ［Grey］

  "Un! We're looking forward to the tour!" ［Yuna］

  "Y-Yes! I'll do my besht!" ［Marika］

  Bitiongue again, Marika straightened her bad replied with fidence, but the effect was in no way reassuring. What pletes the se was the proud face her father was making, really putting his trust in his daughter.

  "Great Chief! We need your help with the arras."

  "Alright. I'll be there in a moment." ［Manelo］

  The vilgers calling out to him, it wasn't long before the Great Chief headed away to tihe instrus. After saying his goodbyes to Grey and Yuna, he quickly headed out, head turni and right as he instructed everyone.

  "T-Then, Lrey, Lady Yuna, I'll lead the lease follow behind me. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask." ［Marika］

  "Fufufu! We'll be imposing on you, then." ［Grey］

  Of course, with the Great Chief getting back to work, it was also time for the three to go on their own tour. After hearing Yuna's words, Marika's face beamed with a smile of excitement. It wasn't long before they headed out, but...

  "Then, first, we'll be goingー" ［Marika］

  CRAASSSHHHH

  ... They haven't even taken a couple steps yet they already entered a problem. A number of chairs and decorations along with herself. Thankfully, nothing was broken, but a loud crash sure echoed all over the fields.

  "A... Are you alright...?" ［Grey］

  "Y-Yes! I'm more than fine! Pleashe don't worry!" ［Marika］

  Or so she says, but despite her words of reassurance, Grey and Yuna could only feel worried for her, w if everything's going to be alright. It seems like they'll be babysitting again, only that it's a 15-year-old girl this time.

  Before long, the three finally departed, and fortunately enough, they met ne acts along the way. There was a little bit of tripping and bumping into others, but so far, everything has gone fine.

  Their first destination was not too far away from where they were. It was a vast and open field full of colors and life. As the sun finally peeked over the tall mountains, sunlight dyed it a golden color, atuating its rural beauty.

  "Lrey, Lady Yuna, here we are, the prided farms of our vilge!" ［Marika］

  Marika's excitement ringing in the air and the sun's rays beating down from above, there was nothing else one could ask for. It was green as far as the eyes see, littered with various colors in linear patterns. It was breathtaking.

  There wasn't just wheat and cereal crops, be it pumpkins, , string beans, carrots, and a variety of leafy greens and root crops, a lot of fields could be seen. It was the rgest and most beautiful farmnd they have ever seen.

  "Amazing... They even have pnts I haven't seen before..." ［Yuna］

  "Now, now, don't get too excited, alright? We don't want you pig crops here and there, after all. We both know what you'll do when you're too excited." ［Grey］

  "Uuu... That's right, but I've been holding back myself more, you know? You should put more trust in me." ［Yuna］

  "Is that so? Looks like my girlfriend's been a good girl. There, there." ［Grey］

  "Uuu... I'm not a child anymore, you know..." ［Yuna］

  As if they were in their own home, Grey gently patted Yuna's head, praising her ever so proudly. And as the one on the receiving end, Yuna couldn't help but blush. Even though she doesn't like being treated too much like a child, being patted on the head was another matter. She loves it.

  There was just one slight problem that they fot to sider. They were so caught up in the moment that she fot they weren't in their house. They were out in the open, a pair of eyes watg them with a simirly red tint on her face.

  "P-Please don't mind me..." ［Marika］

  Or so she says, but with the situation as it is, there was no way Grey and Yuna could do as she asks. Grey's hand has now stopped moving, a flustered expression painted on his and Yuna's faces. It was just too embarrassing.

  "A-Ahem! Marika, about the fields... Could we take a closer look at it? It's very wonderful, after all. It's such a waste watg it from afar. Right, Yuna?" ［Grey］

  "U-Un! We also have a little garden in our backyard, you see. Maybe we could learn a thing or two from it." ［Yuna］

  "O-Of course! It would be an honor!" ［Marika］

  Desperate as one be, Grey and Yuna forcefully ged the topid shifted their eyes towards the farmnds before them. Thankfully, Marika was kind enough to let them off and go with the flow. Truly a kied young girl.

  Desding down from a hill, the three he farms and the closer they came, the more beautiful the sery became. The fruits and flowers which were barely noticeable from up the hill were now in full view, colorful aiful.

  "Lady Marika, good m, what brings you here?"

  "Good m, I'm just here with Lrey and Lady Yuna fhtseeing. We're t the whole vilge right now." ［Marika］

  At Marika's words, everyone's eyes shifted to Grey and Yuna behihey were all full of curiosity and astonishment, obviously seeing different races for the first time. Evehey didn't fet to be polite, showing great courtesy.

  """We greet the Emissariesー"""

  "Ah, please raise your heads. We aren't really good with formalities, you see. We would appreciate it if you treated us like any other." ［Grey］

  "Un! And anyone pins, just say that we were the ones who said it's fio do so. Let's see if anyone dares to!" ［Yuna］

  Ending their statements with gentle smiles on their faces, Grey and Yuna quickly captured the sympathy of others. Though they put a lot of emphasis on Grey and Yuna's status, thankfully, they weren't too stiff either. It was quite easy to vihem.

  There wasn't even a ce for tension to form in the air. Grey and Yuna were easily weled by everyone. No matter where Grey looked at it, it really does remind him of the rural areas he visited ba Earth. It made him a little happy.

  "Ah, right! Everyone, Lrey and Lady Yuna here said they wao learn a little more about farming! you help them?" ［Marika］

  "Oh? Farming? That would be quite easy!"

  "Of course! It would be our pleasure!"

  "Please leave it to us!"

  And with a little help from Marika, they were able to quickly ie with everyone. Now, everyone's spirits were high up in cloud nine as they swarmed around Grey and Yued to teach them about farming.

  Of course, the two weren't plete beginners in farmiher. With Grey growing crops in the "Sanctuary" and Yuna growing the herbs in their garden, they were quite experienced actually. Still, there was no harm in learning more.

  "Then, we'll be in your care, everyone." ［Grey］

  "Un! We look forward t with you!" ［Yuna］

  Excitement high as one be, Grey and Yuhen quickly given a tour around the farm. They were made to familiarize the farm's yout and whits were pnted where. A process which didn't take too long with their outstanding memories.

  "Here, you o make sure to trim the old leaves regurly. Else, the new leaves won't get enough sunlight."

  "For pumpkins, you o space them about this length."

  "When the branches reaches this long, we cut it and pnt it elsewhere. But make sure to shed the bottom first and that it's pnted deep enough."

  Of course, it wasn't just a tour. They were also given the ce to learn how to sow, pnt, nurture, and harvest various crops. From root crops like potatoes, all the way te crops like pumpkins and squashes. It was a wonderful time.

  Ae her clumsy and airheaded nature, Marika was quite knowledgeable in many matters. In fact, she was knowledgeable enough to teach the younger farmers the knowhow of the farms, asking every question she was asked.

  Well, Grey and Yuna were also swarmed by e farmers. Many thahem for the healing magic yesterday. Though it was only a byproduct of their little exhibition, they were gd that everyone's body aches and stiff joints were healed because of it. A happy little act

  With such a fun and wonderful atmosphere about them, time quickly passed, and before they k, it was already about time for the sed bell t, were they still in towns and cities. It was a fruitful experience.

  "Please visit ime, Lrey, Lady Yuna. We'll be happy to teaore about crops and pnts. "

  "Thank you. We'll make sure to do so. Then... Until ime, everyone," ［Grey］

  "Bye～! See you all at the feast!" ［Yuna］

  Before long, it was time to say goodbye. Though they wao learn more, they o move on if they wao tour the Chiefdom more. Their figures slowly vanished from the horizon as they waved their hands goodbye.

  As they walked around the vilge, all they could see was a wonderful sight. It was not just the farm, ead every single person they met had a festive atmosphere about them, a plete trast to yesterday's temosphere. It was a relief indeed.

  "Then, Lrey, Lady Yuna, shall we go to our destination?" ［Marika］

  "U's go!" ［Yuna］

  The sun tio climb the m sky and the preparations only progressed further. Three figures walked towards the horizon with excitement painted on their faces, cheerful voices dang in the air. The adventure had just begun.

  CHAPTER 229 END