“Master, are you…… really alright?”
Ian told Riley that he was going to leave for a moment but, even then Ian’s anxious facial expression was questioned as to whether he was concerned with something.
“Have you heard the explanation? It is going to be a long time for you but…… for the people in this world this it is going to be as short as if going to the bathroom.”
They couldn’t read the expression on Ian’s face. Ianril, who could feel the Ian’s concernby the sound of his voice, stretched out her hand.
“Ian.”
Stuttering, Ian carefully caught the hand that was floating in the air.
“Yes.”
Ashe held Inaril’s hand, Ian’s expression turned sour.
“I’m not the person who is worried, you are. I might be the one saying this but, you’re quite old youself……… please act while thinking about your present state.”
There was no answer from Ian, Ianril touched his hand covered his palm and added,
“There is a story about putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Therein lies your answer, rather than asking someone else for a favor.”
“…… Yes.”
“Since you decided to go along with Iril, Iril too please……… please try to do your best.”
Inaril was wondering why Riley wanted to take both Ian and Iril together with him. after giving Ian serious advice, Inaril turned to face Iril.
“Iril.”
“Yes, Grandma.”
Iril also before leaving. Iril was standing behind Ian to greet Inaril before leaving.
“Though you’re good with the sword , don’t go around swinging your sword everywhere and make sure to listen toIan and Mr. Riley. I hope it helps and that there won’t be any casualties.”
Iril looked at the Inaril’s blank face and understood what she meant, and she nodded her head and asked
“Aren’t I still a kid?”
“No, you are an adult.”
“Ugh, I get it.”
Iril knew that she couldn’t win against Inaril through words so she just sighed as if she lost.
“Then, I’ll leave first.”
To give Ian and Ianril some alone time, Iril walked to the side where Riley and his companions were waiting. Ian took a huge breath and opened his mouth.
“Okay…… Me too.”
The hand that he wanted to hold even if it was chilly… Ian eventually put it down, took a step back and bowed his head.
“…I will be back.”
“I thought about it constantly. There isn’t any need for you to be so formal. Besides, if you will come back soon……”
“No.”
Ian lifted his head after bowing to her and answered her that it was not definite.
“For Iril and me, this could be a long trip.”
Upon hearing Ian’s reply, Inaril thought that the first part of it could be wrong and she tried to put up a small smile.
“Is that so.”
“Yes.”
Before leaving, Ian was touched the sword that was hanging down from his waist and started to walk away, hiding his expression which said it was really the time to go.
“I will be back soon.”
Ian started to follow Iril and reached to the place where Riley and his companions were waiting. Inaril stood there till they started to disappear from her line of sight and released a huge sigh.
“Haaa………”
“……are you alright?”
A young man approached Inaril from behind. Ryan took off the hood he was wearing and asked.
“What…… are you talking about?”
She didn’t seem to know. So with a bitter expression on his face, Ryan asked her once again in a detailed manner.
“Listen, that guy Riley originally thought of taking six members with him… so couldn’t he have chosen to leave Ian behind?”
Ian could’ve been left behind. Ryan asked his teacher if that was what she wanted but he didn’t hear an answer and only saw a face with a question mark on it.
“Teacher?”
“…………”
Instead of hearing a reply, there was only silence. Ryan looked at the hollow expression on the face of his teacher.
“…………”
Chak.