Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

Xus: Evening, are you free?

Just as he was about to pack his things and go home, Master Xus suddenly stopped two of his subordinates.

He didn't say clearly what he was going to do, just asked if he was free or not.

Flo: Yes, yes... What's wrong?

Xus: That's fine.

——This time, we must succeed in avoiding that guy.

For some reason, Master Xus seemed to be full of energy, even though it was already off-duty time.

It's rare for him not to work overtime. He said he didn't work overtime and went out to relax...it was the second time.

Flo: (Looks like... not long ago when I first came here.)

(There was a similar scene...although it was interrupted by Master Zolf later.)

Well, what are your plans?

Xus: It's just a rest, do as you feel comfortable.

So, you agree, right?

Flo nodded, looking sideways. Mr. Sui didn't seem to have his own opinion, he just responded to his own attitude.

So without any delay, the three of them quickly packed up (maintaining good storage habits usually helped a lot), and walked towards a place sneakily.

...Why are you sneaking around?

Sui: I mean, are you guys playing some silly tricks again?

It's confusing, okay, I don't know if you guys are really fighting or flirting.

Xus: Huh?confused you?

Master Xus seemed completely unaware of this.

Mr. Sui's words are a bit harsh, but there is no doubt that they are surprisingly consistent with Flo's inner thoughts.

In fact, Flo also wanted to find an opportunity to complain recently, but he didn't expect to be in this situation.

Xus: Didn't notice at all... sorry.

Then let me make it clear.I won't really quarrel with him, don't worry.

Flo: Haha.

(How do you feel, a little uncomfortable.)

Sui: Are you showing off? You are.

……Fine.

There are not many people who can make a guy like Mr. Sui speechless.

The atmosphere was suddenly silent, walking silently, everyone's pace unconsciously accelerated.

The place I want to go is the same as it was half a year ago, the ruins next to the main gate of the Demon King's Palace.

Now it is no longer a ruin, but a wasteland where the contents are neatly placed... The essence does not seem to have changed.

Flo: I can pass by every day without feeling it.

Suddenly thinking about it this way, the change is really big.

Sui: It's just that the appearance has changed.

It's still empty inside.

Stepping through the magic circle in the middle, we soon arrived at a small room called the secret base.

It is different from the last time I looked at it, there are no more eye-catching musical instruments inside, but it is more open.The few cabinets next to it and the books placed in them are the only decorations.

Xus: - Today is the autumnal equinox.

Flo: Huh?What?

Master Xus hadn't spoken much just now, and suddenly he opened his mouth, and a strange term came out.

...No, this seems to be it?

Recently, I have been slowly but continuously learning a foreign language. It seems that I have indeed seen such a saying in that continent.

Flo: It's... halfway through autumn.

Why are you talking about this all of a sudden?

Sui: Wait a minute!

I don't understand at all, what word?

Regardless of the only dumbfounded person on the field, Master Xus said to himself:

Xus: Slowly get used to it.Every year on this day.

Will go to a quiet place to stay for a while.

Flo: ...This is your own habit.

What's the deal with us?

Xus: I don't know.

Sui: Huh?

You should be more responsible!

Xus: At that time, I just wanted to get along with my "cute" subordinates more.

When he came back to his senses, he had already invited the exit, and Flo agreed.

I really can't bear the shame to turn it down when I first got the consent.

Flo: ...nothing to say.

(Master Xus shouldn't be such a casual person, right?)

(Speaking of which, it is true that he has been in an unstable mood for the past few days.)

(Like last week... that day was the most obvious. Today is actually better.)

Xus: Anyway, it's all here...uh.

Just... just talk about anything, okay?

Sui: Boring and pointless, I don't care about you.

Go, Flo, go home.

Flo: Huh?Wow - don't pull.

So, Master Xus, tomorrow - see you...

After all, it was Master Xus who was puzzled first, even if he watched the two children leave in such a hurry, his position would not allow him to stop him.

Standing in the empty room for a while, hearing the footsteps disappear abruptly, Xus sighed.Look at the clock in the house.

Very good... This time, I should be able to miss it in time.

Xus: In other words, it can be more tactful.

It wasn't hard to find an excuse.

Could it be that he has been infected with a lazy character by someone unknowingly, Xus who thinks so is a little lost.

He stretched himself, walked to the corner by the window, and sat down on the floor.

With his back against the cold wall, he buried his head between his knees and just fell into a deep sleep.