"Miss, I would like to exge this..."

  " please～!"

  "Oh! Should we do wolves or... Would gobliter...?"

  Dozens upon dozens of voices danced and drifted in the air, ing from a variety of people. Some were wearing hats, some were adorned with heavy armor, some had pointed ears, and some with furry tails. A lively atmosphere was about the pce.

  It was still early in the m yet the adventures were already bustling. From quest pig all the way to processing them, ead every spot was filled. Yet even with such business, the lines were moving smoothly, effitly managed by the beautiful receptionists up front.

  "Ogre extermination... Bandit Subjugation... High Orc exterminations... Gather Limmul vines... Anre extermination... What do you want to do, Yuna?" ［Grey］

  "I don't know... We've already done many of them..." ［Yuna］

  "Haha... That's true..." ［Grey］

  Of course, within the Adventurers' Guild, Grey and Yuna were also there. Their eyes were movi and right, sing the F-rank quest board for quests they fancied, standing there for a couple minutes already.

  It has been some time sihe two got a quest from the guild, but thankfully, even with their long absehere wasn't an overflow of high-ranking quests. After all, Kris and Aria were still actively doing their job. Especially with Aria reag A-rank before they left, quests weren't much of a problem.

  Unfortunately, no matter how much they looked around, there wasn't a quest they liked. But there was still hope. After all, even only using their alternate identities, there were still the G-rank and H-rank quests to explore.

  "Ah! Grey, this one! Let's do this!" ［Yuna］

  "An escort quest?" ［Grey］

  A happy smile sprouted on Yuna's face as soon as she spotted a good quest. There wasn't anything special about it. It was just to escort a family to a nearby town. And that town just happeo be Moterno! It erfect!

  "Are you sure? It's a five-day journey, you know?" ［Grey］

  "Un! I want to experience camping outside during a quest!" ［Yuna］

  "Camping... Didn't you say you hated it? What's the real reason?" ［Grey］

  She couldn't hide her true iions even for a quick sed. Grey didn't eveo use "Judgement". Just Yuna's facial expressions with traces of guilt was enough to tell that she was lying. She was too easy.

  "N-N really... I just want to experienething new..." ［Yuna］

  "Yuna. I said the real reason." ［Grey］

  "Uuu... I want to sample lots of food along the way..." ［Yuna］

  And there it was. Yuna's true iions have finally been revealed, her voice as low as her gaze which was attempting to escape Grey's judging stares. Grey had already expected it to be something along those lines, but hearing it first hand was still quite astonishing.

  Well, though Yuna hid her true iions, it was also true that they hadn't camped while on a quest. The escort quests they had only sted hours so there was o. Ead every quest finished retively quickly.

  If there was oime, it would be when they escorted Elnart and Galvin towards the capital which couldn't even be ted as a normal experieh flying in the sky and all. It only be called a surreal experience if anything. In other words, it was weird.

  "Haah... Alright. But ime, I'll be the one pig." ［Grey］

  "Yaay～! Grey really is the best." ［Yuna］

  In the end, Grey couldn't do anything against Yuna's request. Though she'd beore spoiled and childish sihey dated, he could only bme himself for babyioo muot that he regrets his as anyway.

  "Tilda, we'll be taking this quest." ［Grey］

  "Oh. A moment please." ［Tilda］

  The request paper in hand, Grey and Yuna then headed towards the receptioo process the uaking of the quest. And sihe quest was still scheduled the day after, the two went back out and passed their time away.

  They first dropped by the Rabbit's Den to tell them they'll be gone for some time again. After which, they headed to the Aldridge mansion to py with the kids, spending their m together. As for their afternoon, they simply bonded with one another.

  Just like that, the sun had set on the horizon, and as quickly as night fell, the m sun quickly rose in the sky, c the sky blue and nds green. A new, beautiful m had e about once again.

  And with the new m, it was also time for them to finally fulfill their escort quest. The first m bell had just rang and Grey and Yuna are already on their way to the gates, walking ever casually, their steps matg each other's pace.

  "It says here that the t has brown hair and is in his te twenties... Have you found a?" ［Grey］

  "Hmm... Isn't that him? That guy over there?" ［Yuna］

  "No. They don't have the same ry again." ［Grey］

  "Then that one...?" ［Yuna］

  The quest papers already had full information about the t and where to meet up. It was one designed so that it would be easy for both the adventurers and ts to meet up. Of course, it was also the same case with Grey and Yuna's quest papers.

  It wasn't that they couldn't find him. Rather, Grey already found him. They were just pying a game where Yuna would guess whie the t was based on their characteristics alohey were simply killing time before the meeting.

  "Oh? Are you perhaps Miss Elena and Mister Shin?" ［t］

  As for the time limit, it was until the t noticed their approach. Unfortunately for Yuna, the t mao spot them before she could. It was a loss for her, but there was no sado be seen on her face.

  It is also worth noting that the two are once again in their disguises. They are now wearing different hair and eye colors. Of course, their attire was also different than usual. Another iing aspect of taking an escort quest.

  "Yes, we're Shin and Elena. You're Mister Dennis, I assume?" ［Grey］

  "That's right, that's right. I'm the one who posted the request... Ah! But first, I guess you should meet my family, yeah?" ［Dennis］

  An ever so eic smile on his face, Dennis led the two to his carriage, not giving them any ces to be bored with his talkative nature. They soon arrived at the carriage, two little heads popping out and a blonde woman by their side.

  "Let me introduce you to my family. To my right is my lovely wife, Leah." ［Dennis］

  "Hello～! o meet you." ［Leah］

  "And these two muns are our children, Cole and Luca." ［Dennis］

  "Adventurer Big Bro and Big Sis! Hello!" ［Cole］

  "Hi～!" ［Luca］

  Much like Dennis, the whole family was also very eic. The wife, Leah, though looking reserved, had a pyful nature, while the son, Cole, and the daughter, Luca, were pretty much the type of kids you see pying here and there once you take your eyes of them. It was quite a family.

  "Hi as well! I'm Elena, and this is my partner, Shin. We'll be in your care." ［Yuna］

  And who would be better to greet them than the simirly eic young elven dy, Yuna. They had just met but Grey could already tell that they'll get along quite well. The synergy between them was just too high.

  With the introdus over. Everyone quickly boarded the carriage. Grey was in the an's seat along with Dennis, while Yuna was ih Leah and the kids. A few moments ter, the whip shed and the wheels finally started to turn.

  Clop Clop Clop Clop

  The horse's footsteps echoed clearly as it hit the hard road, the carriage passing through the gates without much trouble. The green aiful pins greeted them once again as they went outside the walls.

  "So, so, what happened ?!" ［Cole］

  "And the the or the kneecap and it fell down, kneeling towards the ground! The orc was helpless!" ［Yuna］

  "Waah～! Big Sis is amazing!" ［Luca］

  "So cool! I want to hear more!" ［Cole］

  It has only been a few minutes sihey met, but everyone ihe carriage is already getting along well. Smiles and ughter were all over the pce as Yuna tinued her story telling, the kids listening very attentively.

  Though there was just ohing off with Yuna's stories. It wasn't just a simple orc. It was an Orqueror, an S-rank monster she fought in the Labyrinth. Well, there's o reveal such things. What's important is that they're happy.

  "They sure are getting along well, yeah?" ［Dennis］

  "Hahaha. Then would you believe me that Elena was actually very shy when we first came to Galderia. She was very meek with strangers back then." ［Grey］

  "Oh? That's quite hard to believe. She looks quite eloquent and fortable right now, if you ask me." ［Dennis］

  As for the men, they are simply talking about everyone else in the carriage. Soon, they also started talking about a lot of topi their own. There was even one part where Dennis talked about his romah Leah, the dy iion, cheering on him from behind. It was quite an iing ride.

  Smooth as silk, the journey tinued and so was the climbing of the sun in the sky. The sky, turquoise as one be very clear, little to no clouds to be seen. It eaceful day, the refreshing wind caressing their faces as they chatted merrily.

  The sun soon reached its Zenith and it was time for the horse to rest. Finding a nearby shade, everyohen hopped out of the carriage to get a breath of fresh air and have lunch to fill their stomachs as well.

  g g g

  It was a strange melody, the sound of metals g along the rustling of the leaves and grassesー Well, of course it was a strange sound. After all, only Grey and Yuna would bring a whole kit set while camping. Dennis and family's eyes opened wide in agape as they watched the two.

  "Miss Elena, Mister Shin... Excuse me, but what are you doing?" ［Leah］

  "Ah. We're making lunch." ［Grey］

  "Oh, I see... Oh, I see..." ［Leah］

  It was a casual answer. But in the eyes of normal people such as Dennis and his family, it was an absurd answer. One so absurd that Leah ended up repeating her words subsciously, her eyes filled with tusion.

  It was only natural. After all, when traveling, eople would usually eat are jerky, bread, dried dishes, dried fruits, root crops, cheese, and many more cheap and long-sting foods. Cooking in the wild, not to mention with fresh ingredients, was just pletely out of the ordinary.

  Still in shock, Dennis and family quickly accepted the two's strangeness and simply sat down and observed the two make lunch, all the while eating bread and jerky. They were so in shock, they didn't eveion where everything came from.

  Chops, fwishes, gs, and many more wonderful melodies danced in the air as the live cooking show tinued. Soon enough, wonderful and appetizing aromas wafted through the air, arousing everyone's appetites.

  "Lunch's ready! Please wash your hands a a pte." ［Yuna］

  "Eh? Ah? We're included too?" ［Dennis］

  "Hm? Of course? We made lunch for everyone, after all." ［Yuna］

  Rather than Dennis, it was Yuna who uzzled, tilting her head ever so cutely. She answered as if it was only natural, Grey smiling behind her with eyes full of affirmation. Now, the family was even more fused.

  "Umm... I'll make sure to pay you forー" ［Dennis］

  "No, that won't do. We're doing this of our own volition, after all. o hold yourselves back." ［Grey］

  "Papa! Let's eat!" ［Luca］

  Dennis and Leah were full of s, but with the two's persistent invitation and the kids' excitement, there was only little they could do about it. They could only thank the two from the bottom of their hearts, Grey and Yuna responding with a smile.

  But they haven't even started eatihe little Luca already looked troubled. She looked left and right, frantically searg for something, not even receiving the pte Yuna was trying to give her.

  "Is something wrong, Luca?" ［Grey］

  "Umm... Water. I 't wash my hands..." ［Luca］

  And it was because of an i and adorable reason. Since Yuna said to wash their hands befetting a pte, she was troubled because all they had in store was drinking water. She was in a little dilemma.

  "Hahaha. e here, stretch your hands." ［Grey］

  Well, there was o use drinking water in the first pce. With just a flick of a finger, Grey quickly created a stream of water out of thin air, Lica washing her hands, excitement sparkling in her eyes. Oh, the simple happiness. of a child.

  After Luca, the others also had their hands washed and wiped with dry, cloth. When all was done and fihey then sat down the piiket from who-knows-where, a plethora of dishes dispyed atop them.

  """Thank you for the meal!!"""

  Smiles blooming on their faces, everyone had their ptes filled to the brim. As for their reas, it was just like one would expect. Just like the ones before them, their faces melted in happiness from the deliciousness of the meal. It was heaven.

  "Mmn! Dewishous!" ［Luca］

  "Wuca, here, eat thish!" ［Cole］

  "Kids, don't talk when your mouth is full." ［Leah］

  A warm atmosphere was about the pce as everyohemselves. Especially the children, they were eating so hastily that it was w whether they might choke on their food. Not to mention they were talking. They really were too eic.

  If there was someone whose expressions were painted differently, it was Dennis. Just after a sie, his hand and spoon pletely stopped moving, eyes staring at his wife and children as they eheir meal.

  "Is something wrong, Mister Dennis?" ［Grey］

  "Ah, no... It's just... I've never seen them smile so much during a meal during our travels. I feel a little overwhelmed..." ［Dennis］

  "Then you'll o get used to it soon. We'll be eating like this until the quest ends, after all." ［Grey］

  "I see... Hahaha, I'll be in your debt then." ［Dennis］

  There were no more words o be said nor ao delve oopiy longer. Dennis simply smiled, got another spoonful of the meal before him, a to himself. A satisfied expression soon showed on his face.

  "Right, Mister Shin, I have some more, yeah?" ［Dennis］

  "Yeah, sure. Have as much as you ." ［Grey］

  "Oh, hanks a lot!" ［Dennis］

  Noon soon ended and the suns finally started to desd from the sky. The wheels of the carriage finally moved and the reins were once again mahe carriage tinued on its way, onwards to the horizon.

  Along the way, they entered a couple vilges, Yuna buying a lot of snacks just like she promised to herself. They only stopped for a quick while, but one way or another, she mao haul in a mountain of treats. She really was amazing in ways more than one.

  It wasn't long before the sky's color started to ge, and with a few more mihe sun had finally vanished from the horizon, the sky finally painted bck, dots of white scattered all over the pce as stars littered the night.

  With the ing of the night, the symphony of critters and the wind danced in the air. A calming mel inside everyone's ears, lulling the children to sleep in the carriage, bs c and warming their bodies.

  "Miss Elena, Mister Shin, we'll be heading off to sleep now." ［Dennis］

  "Un! Good night～!" ［Yuna］

  The only ones who weren't heading to dreamnd were Grey and Yuna who are now on lookout duty, sitting in front of the campfire, their teed not far away from the carriage. Only the night's symphony apahem.

  Though they could simply have the familiars do it and their bodies would instinctively react to dangers, looking out is one of the duties of an escort adventurer. Sihey wanted an authentic experie was necessary to do so. Though for their case, they're only doing it for fun.

  Crackle Crackle Crackle

  The campfire sang and danced, painting the pce red and e. Shadows were cast on the ground as two figures sat nearby, making themselves fortable as they listeo the peacefulness of the night.

  "The night sky sure is amazing... The moon and stars are so beautiful." ［Yuna］

  "You say that again. It's rare to see this sight ba Earth. This world really is full of amazing things, huh..." ［Grey］

  "Earth... Grey, you tell me more about it?" ［Yuna］

  It was an ued question. Though Yuna already knows Grey's past life as Matteo, she very rarely asks anything about it. She had always kept quiet, keeping her curiosity to herself. Grey was taken aback a little bit.

  "Ah... But it's okay if you don't want to. I-I'm sorry if I touched a sensー" ［Yuna］

  "No, it's alright. I was just a bit surprised is all. Though... It's quite a long story so how about I tell you about it tomorrow? For now, just go to sleep first. I'll wake you up when it's your turn to look out." ［Grey］

  "No way. I know you won't wake me up until the sun rises. I already know just how overprotective you are. I'm sure of it." ［Yuna］

  Grey couldn't even deny Yuna's words. She already knew him well enough to know that he has no iions of doing so. Now, her face is puffed cutely, pouting a little as she looks at Grey, sulking.

  "Guess I 't fool you, huh." ［Grey］

  "Of course! I'm yirlfriend, after all. I know Grey the best!" ［Yuna］

  Decred Yuna whilst puffing her chest, looking pletely smug and proud even when no one's peting against her to win such a title. Her eyes were sparkling even brighter thaars ad the sky above their heads.

  Well, not that Grey hates her enthusiasm. If anything, it only made her cuter in his eyes. N to dwell on it any further, he simply id down the bhey id on the ground, using Yuna's p as a pillow.

  "Eh?! Grey?! Why all of the sudden?!" ［Yuna］

  "I just want to rest in my girlfriend's p. Am I not allowed to?" ［Grey］

  "No, you are... Just tell me first ime." ［Yuna］

  It was clear as day. Though Yuna's face was veiled by the darkness of the night, only dimly illuminated by the campfire's light, Grey knew she was blushing red. It wasn't even lookout duty anymore. They were simply just flirting out in the open,

  "Then, are you ready to listen now? It's going to be quite a long story so you o brace yourself." ［Grey］

  "Un! I'm ready!" ［Yuna］

  "Haha. You sure are enthusiastic." ［Grey］

  Grey could only chuckle heartily to Yuna's cheerfulness. Soon enough, he opened his mouth, telling the tales of his previous home. From the smallest and most trivial of things, to the most intricate and plex cepts, he told them all with much vigor.

  Of course, he still couldn't beat Yuna's energy. She listeo him attentively, asking questions from time to time and expressing envy to the little things Merusia did not possess. It was fun seeing her expressions unfold time and time again.

  Their soft voices drifting in the air, the stars tiwinkling and the moon drifted towards the horizon. The sun soon rose and a new m started again. Though they didn't get a single wink of sleep, both greeted the new m full of energy.

  Just like that, time passed ever so quickly. The sun rose and the suhe sky ging to different colors, and vilges were met along the way. In just a blink of an eye, four days passed and it was now the final day before they arrived at Moterno.

  "Then, when I proposed to Leah. I haven't even taken out the ri she already started g. It was quite a sight, yeah?" ［Dennis］

  "Dennis, stop lying. I'm pretty sure it wasn't me who was g." ［Leah］

  "No, no, no. I still remember how you cried that day." ［Dennis］

  It eaceful jourhroughout the days, they simply chatted happily and ughed at each other's stories. The journey tinued smoothly and they soon arrived at Moternoー or so how it normally would have been.

  'Hm?' ［Grey］

  But just on the edge of Grey's "Heaven's Eye", he could see a couple figures lurking by the bushes. They were all rough-looking figures, ons by their side, awaiting for a clueless carriage to pass. They were predators waiting to ambush.

  Yuna, prepare yourself. There's trouble ahead. ［Grey］

  CHAPTER 205 END