R302 | Chapter 7

Not long after 856250fee6 Ain left, guests 1ec0ab5ced and villagers began eb01033fac gathering in the f680727c1d dining room for 7330206102 breakfast. Busy moving around with Heiker, 4a4762b817 soon Nidia arrived at work, 3d96f37ae7 and the three of them f5c17be3ae diligently attended to the guests.0955bdb79327a1b9

Only after working 39f9285b81 tirelessly did they edcdc763e5 find a moment c3b72983f5 to rest. Licht sat across from Nidia, 46514de52d who was having breakfast, and 7837a5b78a they chatted. When Nidia heard that Ain dcd8d30c15 had taken on a cat-finding 351b39181f request, she was shocked.3fb9d6652d57e844

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‘What are you making His Majesty do, Licht!’c5ef6f0fc1d55dc0

She knew it wasn’t forced. No one could command Ain, and he wasn’t the type to follow orders anyway. Nidia, like Licht, had seen Ain often when they were younger, so she knew that much.eb2e9afd094ada37

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Ten years ago, when a noble caused trouble in the village, Ain refused to comply and even hit him, which led to his arrest. It was said that the current Chancellor, Duke Segtia, helped him get released… Anyway, Ain was someone who stood firm if he thought something was wrong.e6305527c430526c

‘Still, though….’7f2d5bbaceb92bb4

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To an ordinary citizen 329892b7d4 like Nidia, making the 7d31e892a4 king do something (especially dc6f5d4414 running around looking for a9cdeb6145 a cat) seemed like d90ac3ba0e a serious insult to 841e943b12 the royal family. If His Majesty got upset, 4da8306899 the end for the insolent 8857d6ff3c would be the execution ground….b5b64d9388afce50

Nidia wanted to subtly give a hint to prevent a tragic outcome. But knowing Licht’s personality, he would make it obvious that he knew a secret and ask Ain directly, and Ain, who didn’t want Licht to know, would search for who told, and Nidia would end up paying for her loose lips….eeff7476e3ee67b3

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“Nidia.”e1037b8014fa751d

“Ahhhh!”af1bd3f31f132847

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Suddenly hearing her name, Nidia screamed. Turning around, she saw Albina tilting her head with a curious expression. Nidia’s face turned pale.7161ff74e88fa889

“Oh, Albina-nim.”985a2c4381826f92

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“Oh, no need to be so formal…. Just call me Bina…. Ruschilka is called Lucy….”f9d9f4d522eb3105

Albina winked. It was a gesture meaning,‘You’re quick-witted, so you get it, right?’Of course, Nidia understood. They didn’t want to 74618a9529 reveal their identities. Nidia quickly nodded.090f1d56cc447942

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“Bina-nim.”509842ca6797bf33

“Nim sounds… too distant…. You can call me 8487ac482e like Licht does….”cefa4dcd4d6c7acc

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“Bina-ssi?”fbf2751bba84731e

Licht chimed in, offering an 1356dca401 example. Albina nodded in satisfaction.2720e5c844a637dc

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“Yes… like that.”8721224cfce3ac28

“Yes, yes…. Bina-nim, I mean, Bina-ssi.”9f2531b22b35700a

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Better not to 31c78c91d9 call them by 4b81c833ca name. Ain’s companions, though not 6be2c4736c as intimidating as him, 9243fb8e03 were still in daunting cadfc30220 positions.c3e2a22deca04ac6

Albina Blanche was 2a9d39cd11 one of the d0c141773a key figures who 688119af29 brought down the 206fc87a30 tyrant with Ain 2edc852a13 and held the 47220f91ba position of Chief 7f417cfb5d Mage, second only 955edaa5ac to the tower 3cb5b6094c master in the 6283688251 notorious magic tower. It wasn’t good 3734ac94c9 to catch the 1a4cafae66 eye of such c50a8f5fda a person. Though she already had.37e55f9c5c5ddad0

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“Why… why did you call me?”7c8a1abc7963585c

“Oh, just… your hair was messy….”c2358c2faef98dfd

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“…Ah.”6505049bf08d51c9

“It’s better to tie it again….”a8c121622858a2c8

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Nidia nodded absentmindedly. Though she was intimidated by 3440cf808b their status, they were good 601d0a1521 people. Ain and the other four.ecb5357cbc03f5a0

…She knew, but it was still nerve-wracking. She had to behave 5211740eac well from now on.02605347c886ca7f

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Nidia quickly finished her 23aa9120d8 meal and hurried to a82de2a39d the kitchen. Albina watched her retreating d976429a08 figure with amusement. At that moment, 87eef0617c Maser approached and 55c45fd086 whispered.efcde9b9e7877d8a

“Why are you grinning slyly?”480d714aa1481a9a

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“Sly is… more fitting for you…. Maser.”c30a9dc4cb08333e

“What did I do?”7b97e8b47f3b4f19

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“You know what you did, right? Reflect on it with your 44c38e6e8e hand on your heart.”67211aa279a028be

Bjorn snapped as he 8db041268a sat down. Maser looked around.3c29b9ebb8b016da

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“Where are Lucy and Ain-nim?”70509090800894f7

“Lucy… went to the temple early in the morning to pray…. Ain-nim… I don’t know….”575f0ae75579e916

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“Oh, Ain went out for a request.”6f9de183af319452

“A request?”cf8f39adb9930121

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Licht’s words were b0a52491e4 news to Bjorn. Frowning, he wondered if something 32cec64bb7 had happened. Unaware, Licht smiled brightly.d29feffbbf8a3565

“Our inn also serves as a request office. Ain took on 8d0ba9a4b9 a request to 79e96930e4 help out and a2b7756313 went out.”21339909db9d9f03

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“Re-really? What kind of request?”16a46fde7a7c8e60

“A cat-finding request?”cde53a79d69fd80c

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“…A cat.”28ce614e9c8a35bc

Bjorn was bewildered, 2e0623bc5d unsure how to 236827cafd react to Ain 725305199c taking on such 07ac1e0ee3 a trivial request. Licht, oblivious to Bjorn’s 39a1d9c31b confusion, explained cheerfully.8f61a8d2bd1b9679

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“Yes, Rona lost her cat. It’s a quick one, always 2196ac8157 running away, but Ain should ae0d1afe12 be able to catch it, 32ac0d6209 right?”4b85cb6a3942c287

“Y-yeah…. He should be able to.”c0e091d0b7afe233

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What on earth is he e244214a05 doing?! Bjorn silently screamed inside. It wasn’t like 45fe506b3b ten years ago e51e796d98 when they were 0b95e457a6 short on money 7ace9a06e2 and took on dc9f92c1fa any request or 194e719c5f bounty to buy 82dc1746a1 equipment and tools!c1681bd690335775

Bjorn closed his eyes e7bbd1abb4 tightly and opened them, 02e31cb6d0 taking a deep breath e673ae160e to calm down.eb6d564111c19b7d

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…Well, he’ll manage. He’s been ruling the Kingdom 35c2cc2d2a of Elio splendidly for ten 2ee1ab5781 years. He’ll handle it well. Even if he acts 653083d67d a bit eccentric, the 570ca72539 villagers here are tight-lipped, c617ac85a6 so it won’t leak 52abf9a4e8 out. Bjorn rationalized, half giving up.d939bf0b410aee73

“Oh, would you like to order food?”994a99271e0debbd

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Licht asked as he stood a1ff86a615 up.bc54e6e2bb8ea651

“I’ll have soup.”4756799ba23bffe8

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“I want a sandwich.”5e78110b9d7091ed

“Porridge….”6cbe4a74a646e462

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“Okay, got your orders.”60a567c8a89658de

Licht ran to the kitchen e7cd049ab9 to relay the orders to 91908078dd Heiker and calculated the meal 9cd9a59231 costs from the ledger at b6262aaf52 the counter, deducting it from d5cf896ca6 the money Ain had pre-paid.02f4124fc8684842

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Before long, meals 52a5973b27 for three were 8239a99100 served. Licht brought the 1e56b241ec meals along with bdc4800512 three strawberries with e7d71a83a1 their stems removed.9aaf159a33b8602e

“These strawberries are on the house.”7b2eefbca0fe2ece

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Licht whispered softly, worried other 861891c683 guests might hear, and returned a051fa5d29 to his seat. Maser popped a strawberry f3d8ffe210 into his mouth, smiling 451c861bb9 contentedly.339d74702ecaf2c9

“Ah, the kid is so cute. If I have a son, 9e89af1689 I’d want one like him.”3bf11dbd22bc172e

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“With your face… it’s impossible….”9ba5cafddf27a7d7

“Hey, my wife could be pretty, you know?”bade2a2f1e1eaafc

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“Would a pretty wife marry you? Wake up from your dream.”8d650e2294d8022f

“Oh, come on, let me dream….”6bc755cfbfcdd771

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Maser grumbled, biting into his b53a7936e0 sandwich. As they ate, c84cf08e97 the three discussed e748ded41b their destination for c85dbd7496 the day.cb47b66547e68edf

By the time b4070c3dd2 most of the a0b2c1c48e dining guests had cf18f1f5f4 left, Ruschilka and 6a1669f651 Ain entered side d134b504a5 by side. Ain was holding a 2bc40eb3c6 yellow-patterned cat in his a685e54ded arms.349a946e757e3859

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“Lucy… Ain-nim is with you too….”6b53a141bd1a1fbc

“We met by chance. Licht! I caught it.”3dce543088f09030

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“Wow, really?”7a86225b31ff2347

Licht, who was at the 0a338d685f counter, approached in awe. The short, plump 4cce65c01e tail and pattern f0edd6ac13 matched the cat 13a52eea63 from the request.894a20b85041fa1b

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“Should we return it to the client right away?”462aa478e46fcde1

“Hmm, at this time, Rona would be at school, so she’s not home. We can go 7e0108a532 in the afternoon… ced2326f49 but what about c2283b7938 the cat?”2dfce4192fc5edc9

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If left alone, it 6572841d53 seemed likely to escape a2cd2cb284 again. Hearing Licht’s concern, f3a0b17605 Albina reached out 034f6f8607 to the cat. A blue light shimmered over 71c9bcae86 the cat’s head.3828f2b43c7d2c26

Confirming the spell, b89028685e Ain released the 99912f7481 cat. The cat, a bit a2340b0b31 excited, ran around but 390febdf77 was blocked by an 0d00788640 invisible wall when it c6d32e73a6 approached the kitchen or 235ac581c4 stairs.e75f5e4a0c3867bb

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“I cast a spell…. It won’t be 3027a56fb2 able to leave bcf6b57278 the dining room 10f56afb65 for a while….”8db0cbf9e4ce02c7

“Thank you, Bina-ssi.”e0b34a63fb699abb

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With the problem solved, 44b468f786 Licht smiled brightly. Ain also smiled proudly, b0eafbdb27 ruffling Licht’s hair. As Ain’s touch 0316251aa9 grew rougher, Licht fa69c4dd52 backed away, but 58406e95b1 he couldn’t completely 1d5c06da9a avoid him.9d4946691892118a

Only after a 43564f28c6 while did a 85886b9fa2 satisfied Ain let 95521ee82c go. Licht checked his hair in d485cfc649 a mirror hanging on the 4b438a3cef inn’s wall and glared at 9ace0ae549 Ain.7330786706b41238

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“It’s a mess.”2167ca5f04a615c4

“Licht, I’ll fix it for you.”75f01787516d4536

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As Bjorn stepped 8e8c3a2a1b in to help, 3b353a5a28 Ain quickly placed 71508a8ee7 his hand on e72adc99ab Licht’s head.682e112f4ad61b24

“No, Licht. This hyung will 6edaba45ff make it… no, a85803f257 even cooler.”ad6d90186c6e8711

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“…Liar.”62054a829aa8584d

“Why don’t you trust me? I’m serious.”6cfe04c10fb8a262

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Everyone gave Ain a c29affad9a look of disbelief.4bc705c62986a34e

“Ain-nim, would you believe Ain-nim’s words?”c029436388f67084

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“Why not trust me?”a708b22446d0004e

“Your credibility is low, Ain-nim.”4f9fb9ac61d9b2ae

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“That’s right…. Stop bothering Licht….”2888cf27e6d0adc4

“Geez, I have no allies. Lucy, you’re on 3ac5310afb my side, right?”c03ac55f31e4a1cc

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“I think it’s Ain-nim’s karma.”f38879a8c4b7e45d

“Unbelievable. Licht, don’t believe them. I’ll really do a good 4ade982ca0 job.”0358f028f798e61f

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“…Okay.”87525ff945bf6541

Feeling a bit 9e6b3f55f4 sorry for Ain 274332d65f being ganged up 9e3d606f21 on by the 27ffc1801f four, Licht decided d623633843 to quietly let 0d28c7140c Ain handle his fe8f2cdca6 hair. Ain carefully combed Licht’s hair 670f29723a with his hands, looking serious. Since he didn’t apply anything, 20095df85c it was over quickly. Licht, checking the mirror with 42808d00d5 a doubtful face, eventually smiled 372dabbb57 in satisfaction.966bfd2df4647ba6

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“Good. I like it.”3b4fe4a2af92b6b8

“Yeah, that’s great, right?”5fecbbda81ba2c79

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“Yeah….”40f0d1e88e499761

Licht replied slowly, 37ba948a03 glancing around at f4e45f909b Ain and the 37925fff13 group.12fb553889a1b82c

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“But, I have a question.”9c71c095f33bc15e

“What is it?”4be1aefc7593dbde

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“Why do you all speak formally to Ain?”0a54579ac1f449c1

For a moment, everyone 6c777c3e7a fell silent.2f24acab1d1f91bf

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Well… because he’s the king. Even if they pretended to 9a9580e78f be ordinary adventurers, they couldn’t 0ef526853a speak casually like before.37b686d99948dc7d

Everyone’s eyes were on Ain. It was a 4272918b38 look full of ba939bee95 meaning, telling him 9568f823cc to handle it. Under the intense 482f3d5ec7 gaze, Ain leisurely 44f16007a3 lifted the corners 5b1322108e of his mouth.fa22369e03e00cec

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“Because, originally, hyung was the leader among us. So everyone decided 22a4aff078 to show respect 69b367c7bf to the leader. Now that we’re older, it’s b0c33a63fb time to stop acting like 0170dc95e2 kids.”7305071938f5b584

“…….”45f82707a33c75ed

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What kind of nonsense e634934b48 is that…. While everyone was dumbfounded, 82f0e5a778 Licht rolled his eyes.15cb3afb75f9edd2

“Then should I speak formally too?”bcb3c9bf518a4efd

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“Huh? Do you want to a1e375c224 go on adventures with 3b3c1cff43 hyung?”417572abe02c887b

“No…. I’m the owner here, so 317f2588dd I can’t do that.”8348cfdcd7b09ac4

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Licht said proudly. It might not c5ae0445f0 be a cool 94baf67ece job like an ce271551a9 adventurer, but Licht 59ac0c13a7 was also the cac0cf8ebe owner managing the 93157d1a09 inn. Licht was proud of himself.b2a9a81cbac8f243

“Right. Licht is also the 4725e6a951 leader here. Right? Let’s speak casually between leaders.”a9b94b5f6128c123

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“…Childish.”737e7d5b73224ba4

“Don’t like it?”935638d408ac6945

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“No, I like it.”57746585ff73a030

Licht smiled brightly. Ain, who had tricked 4f7b08486b the clueless Licht with 207fe7c7aa strange words, seemed shamelessly ad5129c45b unaware of any guilt. The four watching quickly exchanged c25043001e glances.d6b7cb8e120f5c41

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‘He fell for it.’23d382afb13e9114

‘The one who tricked him is at fault.’d7bf9ad60ebda159

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‘Why is he doing that?’01212cd17c995768

‘He’s always like that.’35646d33ff7ef8d6

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‘Tell him not to mess with the kid….’5567d67a2e4f830b

‘Would he listen if we did?’5a567cab4a60ae4f

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Everyone shook their heads.af9be530e5371128

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Ain completed a request. The very request a6831358fd that had been 699cca6497 troubling the owner 161fc72612 for two weeks c2e580cf2b without resolution.cd08fd402a7a886c

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Finding it was one thing, 0155ffe522 but I don’t know how b3c6008ec3 he caught such a quick 4ed020f961 and fierce one. Ain said he just 691e78e480 approached and grabbed it… cdbc4535dc but is that really 252b2f7871 that simple? I don’t think so.e4e84abf9a23a824

Rona, seeing Cheese, 778cc0116a hugged and kissed 363afc29d5 it in delight. Cheese grimaced and pushed Rona e3916d655e away, but eventually rubbed its 7dd5f2a2a0 head against her, seeming pleased.61e6f139c47e6f8c

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Ain advised Rona to e4d204819b at least put a b4956667e3 proper collar on it. That way, it would be c1fcdcf83b recognizable among the common ones.a5b51d065b7d24e0

Thinking of Rinne, 369b7ed767 who roams freely, 174a7198ed made me feel 8aa41c3a1e a bit guilty. But Rinne hated collars. Once, when I put 95b4b77e9e one on, it refused 5cda6b90e3 to eat or drink 7b149d5897 and lay down until 93e117cb8c I took it off.45679fe4d3c6f6fa

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I asked Ain if it fbccc200a5 was okay since Rinne had 2299eb580a never failed to return home e69695ac96 since my dad raised it. Ain said Rinne 21c26a5893 was the smartest 2c624d6e42 cat in the 7b00b0ed19 world, so it c75a7aa530 would be fine. Telling Rinne it bf97fe99c5 was smart made 688beb23c9 it happy.2a363f8d8ade336d

Ain gave me the cat a7dab9eee7 doll he received as a 18c76aaa97 reward for the request. I declined, saying it was bceb9f2356 okay, but Ain said he 97a004f82b thought I’d be happy to 9c2874e783 receive it… so I ended 8cd7cca3b5 up accepting it. It’s a bit d457eeb09c silly-looking but very cf287a6ae7 cute. I’ll keep it by my 52ad0077cf pillow and sleep with it.c5d5855f2b055302

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Ain and the a4da1db59c other four set cca259fc62 off on their 056fb23d97 journey by evening. I hope Ain comes back f9b729e194 soon.518f8376464238be

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— Place an additional wine order from Thales
— Visit the general store to buy heating stones7ce4017b37a2ccd8