Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

Xus: As expected, it was the middle of the night.

It's super quiet.

After coming out of the hut, I saw that the location was still in the residential area, but it was a bit deeper than when I first entered the city.

To be more precise, the housing in the city seems to have a certain gap according to the location.For example, their current location looks older, and the housing density is relatively low.

Lan: Besides the church, those guys have a residence here too.

The previous small house was an abandoned one.

Xus: Thank you for telling me.

But, you are defecting to the enemy, right?Is it really okay?

It seemed that he had already made a choice when he decided to come out, and he said decisively that it was all right.

He is very familiar with the road here, and he brought Xus to the right road in a few moments.

Lan: I... didn't really want to be with them.

Otherwise, with your three-legged cat's persuasion skills, it would be too whimsical to want to conquer others.

Xus: Hey, a little bit is fine, save me some face.

—By the way, if we go to the cathedral from here, can we just go straight?Or need to turn a few corners?

Lan: It's okay to listen to people.

I'll lead the way...wait.

He suddenly pointed to the front not far away, and when he looked over, a person was walking towards this side.

The main road has been taken, and there is no obstruction of vision on the road.It's just that it's night after all, so it's hard to see the appearance of the person coming.

After being bumped into, Lan became flustered, and Lan hid behind him in an instant.Helpless, Xus squinted his eyes hard, trying to force his eyesight.

Xus: ...Ah.

Lan: Who, who? ……not……

It can't be those guys... right?

Xus: Don't worry, he is a very nice uncle.

After finishing speaking, Xus waved his hand over there.Responsively, the other side did the same.

Lan: Uncle?

It's so late, how can someone hang around on the street for no reason—ah.

As he got closer, "Uncle"'s pace suddenly changed to a trot.

His goals are fairly clear.He spread his arms wide, like a bear looking for food, and almost knocked Xus' body over.

Xus: Are you an idiot?

Zolf: Yay, that's debatable.But first let me see...

Well, no injuries.

After that, he noticed that there was a little guy behind him.

Staring for a short while (before Xus started to tire of his hugs), he squinted his eyes and smiled mysteriously, and said softly:

Zolf: You're a lot more interesting than you seem.

Lan: ...

If you want to scold me, just say it straight, no need to make a detour.

Although summer nights are not as hot as daytime, this sticky posture will inevitably become embarrassingly hot after staying in this sticky posture for a long time.

Xus pushed the man away impatiently, fanning his face to cool down.

Zolf: So?

Xus: That's it.

Are you dissatisfied?

Zolf: Not really.

——Should I say welcome?

Zolf held out his hand tenderly to the child, waiting for his return.

Of the two grown-ups before me, one was more perplexing than the other.He was suspicious, staring at the palm of his hand, but he didn't hold it.

Vigilant and guilty, he asked timidly in a weak voice:

Lan: ...what's so welcome about a guy like me.

A few hours ago, I betrayed you.

Even if you are big-hearted, you are too relaxed, right?

He punched him a little impatiently, and Zolf didn't bother him when he saw this, but it was a pity that he couldn't shake hands.

Lan: Can't we have a sense of crisis?

After all, the adults are over there.

Xus: At least from the way you speak, I can clearly feel a kind of...

An aura called "children's stubbornness".

Seriously, you should learn to be frank instead of being mean all the time.

Zolf: Also, the word "betrayal".

We know ahead of time, so you don't have to worry too much.

Lan: Huh?

For, why do you know?

...That's right, I always feel that the atmosphere is weird.

Xus silently looked up at the guy next to him, who gave him an annoying smile back.

He actually looks pretty good, and he looks good when he smiles, but Xus is already tired of seeing him.And even if he doesn't have a handsome face, there are other qualities in him that are worthy of fascination, probably.

Zolf: Can you?

……

As for me, I am not as accurate as him in judging people.

The reason for knowing it is "name".

Lan: The name brother Xus gave me...wasn't it a random name.

Xus: I knew you could understand.

Zolf: Of course, do you understand how much I care about you?

If you can't even hear this subconscious, then I'm too inferior.

Xus: Don't say such disgusting things seriously!

...don't say it in front of other people, at least.

cough.

Xus silently looked away to hide the uncontrollable smirk on his face.He then half squatted, slightly apologetic:

Xus: I didn't think much about it at the time, but I'm really sorry for you.

A long time ago, a guy named "Lank" did... pretty bad things to me.

I believe that with this, Uncle Zor can definitely hear it.

——Sorry, when I saw you happy at that time, I already regretted it a bit.

Lan: That's right.

...Wow, relaxed.

The child finally laughed from the bottom of his heart.

Of course, that alone is absolutely not enough.

Exchange a glance with the people around you, and they act together, the primary goal of course is to return to the resting place in order to recharge your batteries.

Also, I need to send a message to the Demon King Palace...