Chapter 4: Festival Day
It's a festival day. Everyone in this city always celebrates this festival with great fanfare. The festival itself is actually not as festive as those held in the capital. But people still celebrate it with great enthusiasm. This festival is celebrated at the start of every fall. And coincidentally, this festival has a different meaning since the incident three years ago.
Yes... three years ago.
At that time, the city of Valhand was in very bad shape due to natural disasters. Because the city of Valhand is very close to the mountains, landslides often occur around it.
And something worse happened. One night ...
"Again huh? And this time..."
"Well, what else we can do?"
The two guards were scratching their heads after seeing another landslide occur.
"We really need to do something about this. I mean tomorrow is festival day."
"The mayor told us to wait, right? But we can't wait anymore. If landslides continue then we need to repair residents' houses continuously. It will take a lot of time and money to do it."
"Agree man."
Both of them then went back to the station, after seeing how much damage was done this time.
The landslide this time was very severe. Although it did not reach the center of the city, the eastern gate of the city was badly destroyed. It is estimated that around twenty houses were destroyed.
With the destruction of the eastern gate, many supplies were also disrupted. And also for the adventurers in that city who wanted to go through the eastern gate also had a hard time getting through.
Tap... tap... tap...
There was the sound of footsteps from behind the landslide. Several people were seen wearing black robes and jewelry that many of them were holding.
"Eh... this bad huh?"
"Boss, how about we attack this city tomorrow?"
"Ah, that's a good idea, Jorl. We will use 'that' okay?"
"Hehe, alright boss."
"Tonight, we'll retreat. We will come back tomorrow morning."
He then smiles and laughs in the darkness of the night.
Wait for me... because I'm back.
It is time. The festival is back. The crowd gathered in the middle of waiting for the mayor's opening ceremony.
"Good morning everyone! Today is the day, the fest day! Enjoy yourself and rejoice! Don't forget to show off your greatest power here."
"Wooo!!!"
At that time the screams of the people even reached Nare and Kire's house. They both didn't attend this festival because they were busy looking to earn money. Because this festival usually costs money and shows their magic power as strong as possible. They don't want to waste time on useless things.
At home...
"Brother, are you ready?"
"Ah..." Nare hugs his bolster tightly.
"If you don't wake up, Today I'll go on my own."
"Yes, I'll be hunting later in the afternoon."
"Fine." Kire sighed.
She then took her hunting bag and then went to the hunter guild.
Dammit brother, why does he hate getting up early? I don't understand at all.
On the way to the hunters guild, Kire saw many people outside. In fact there were a lot of people from out of town she didn't know.
"Uah ... I didn't expect people to still be excited for this festival."
Kire felt that this festival was a waste of time and energy. He thought that this kind of event would one day be very bad for the city. As each festival took place, the mayor invited many outsiders. This means that the city is becoming more dangerous because of the large number of outsiders who enter.
And also I feel annoyed because there is an event like this, the market gets very crowded and I can't buy groceries. "Dammit!"
"You, girl with blonde hair."
Kire heard someone talking towards her. Shee also looked around so as not to misunderstand.
Did he call me? How could it be?
Ignoring the voice, Kire continued walking towards the hunter's guild.
I mean there's now way someone will call me.
"Oy, you girl."
Suddenly the boy was in front of Kire. Kire was surprised and immediately took steps to attack.
Who is she? Where did he come from? How can't feel his presence?
"I'm calling you little girl."
Feeling uncomfortable, Kire was forced to answer it.
"What do you want?"
The boy then took out something from his bag. It's like a paper, no, it's a mission paper from the guild.
Ah... I misunderstood.
"Are you from hunter guild?"
"Nope. But I want to go there."
Huh? That's weird. How did he get the mission paper if he isn't from the guild? Well whatever, all I need to do is telling him.
"Alright, looks like your day was lucky enough. I also want to go there. So follow me, boy."
Kire finally took the boy with him to the hunter guild. Despite feeling uncomfortable and having to be overly alert. Kire was ready to use his fire to fight back.
"What do you need from the guild?"
"Nothing much. It just a request from someone. And I took it because the previous person tells me to do it."
Huh... weird boy.
Kire stared at the way he was dressed. Using a scarf in fall, then his clothes are made quite thin, and his hair is messy.
"You have a very bad taste in clothes huh."
"Who are you? My mom?"
Tch... He pissed me off. But he looks cool though.
Kire continued walking, followed by the man behind him. After walking for a few minutes, they arrived in front of the hunter guild.
"Here we are."
In the end, he didn't say anything. Maybe I should introduce myself?
"Um, I think we haven't introduce ourself so, My name is Kire. Nice to meet you."
"Ah, Kire. My name is Leo."
Leo? Zodiac name?
"So Kire, thanks for bringing me here. I think you should wait outside."
"Eh? Why?"
"Nothing. Just do what I say."
After hearing that, Kire felt anxious.
Huh? Why? It's weird, something must be wrong.
"You are hiding something?"
"Well then, I'm going in."
"Wai-"
Before even Kire finished. He rushed in to the hunter guild. Kire fell silent. He thought that maybe he had something urgent, but why the hurry.
Dammit, he really pissed me off.
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