Chapter 182: Temporary Farewell-2

Kyu seems to notice my crying. She runs toward me and starts licking my leg.

-Kyu! It's tickle! (Farah)

-Kyuuuu! Kyuuu!

Stolas goes beside me and starts talking.

-She is wondering why you are crying, master? (Stolas)

-Eh? Kyu doesn't know I have to go soon, huh? (Farah)

Everyone looks elsewhere to dodge my question. Only Beleth can't stand that atmosphere, answers me.

-We agreed with others that we would tell her later, Farah. (Beleth)

I reach out and stroking the fluffy fur of Kyu.

-I think we should tell her sooner so she can prepare for it. (Farah)

I pick Kyu up and hold her in my arms.

-Kyuuuuu! Kyuuuu!

Kyu thinks I am playing with her and barking happily.

-Kyu! (Farah)

-Kyuuuu?

-In two days, I will go to a faraway place. (Farah)

Kyu seems to be a little surprised by my statement.

-Kyuuuuuu~

-You want to go with me, Kyu? (Farah)

-Kyuuuuu!

I smile sadly and tell Kyu.

-I can't bring you with me, Kyu. (Farah)

Kyu tears up and cries out loud. I have no choice but to hug her tightly.

-I'm sorry, Kyu. (Farah)

-Kyuuuu!

-I can't stay here with you, Kyu. I have something to accomplish. (Farah)

-Kyuuuuuuuuuu!

Kyu cries even louder. The papa wolf seems to hear her crying and peeks his gigantic head inside the tent and growls.

-Grawl?

I go to his place and explain the reason Kyu cries. Papa wolf nods after listening to our story. He bends down and picks up Kyu by gently biting on her neck.

-Grawl!

-I hope you can calm her. (Farah)

Papa wolf leaves the tent along with Kyu.

-I know that would happen. (Beleth)

-She will eventually know about it. (Stolas)

Beleth pulls my hand and advises me.

-Let's have a party for now! (Beleth)

I answer Beleth with a faint smile.

-Right. (Farah)

I will enjoy my time with everyone until the end.

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I have a wonderful time with everyone at the party. The first activity we have is a singing competition. And the one win the singing competition is Stolas.

-I never thought that Stolas could sing so beautifully like that. (Farah)

Stolas blushed and replied to me.

-You are overpraising me, master. (Stolas)

Stolas has become much open to me since that day. Her face starts to show many kinds of emotion.

-Too bad, Farah. Stolas is a dark horse that steals your first place. (Nina)

I deny and reply to Nina.

-It's alright, Nina. It's fine as long as everyone having fun. (Farah)

Lecia shouts and points at us.

-Hey, the group over there. We have already moved to the next competition. (Lecia)

-All right, we are coming! (Farah)

After that, we have an eating competition and many kinds of mini-games. The party does not end until midnight when each of us goes back to our tent.

When I was lying on the bed, I placed my hands on my head and thought about today's party.

-If only this moment will last longer. (Farah)

After taking a break for the entire day, I will have to go to the later trial the day after.

-Kyuuuu!

-You are back, Kyu. (Farah)

Kyu jumps on my bed and lies next to me. I can notice her eyes become red because of crying.

-I'm sorry. I'm not a good friend, Kyu. (Farah)

-Kyuuuu.

Kyu barks sadly. I have no choice but to reach out and pat her on the back.

-Let's sleep together, Kyu. (Farah)

-Kyuuuuu...

I hug Kyu tightly and gradually fall into sleep.

-Good night, Kyu. (Farah)

-Kyuuuu.

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After the day we had the party; we spent the following day preparing the necessary stuff for the trial. And finally, we have to depart for the third trial today.

-Have you guys finished preparing your stuff, Amy and Mia? (Farah)

-We have, sister. (Amy)

-Me too, sister. (Mia)

I turn to Beleth and Stolas and have them reply.

-I have nothing to bring, Farah. (Beleth)

-I'm ready to go, master. (Stolas)

I can hear people cheering for us from behind. It's Lecia and others.

-You can do it, Farah. (Lecia)

-Goddess, you can easily pass the third trial. (Man A)

-Please return alive and teach me more about magic, Farah. (Ano)

-Stolas, thanks for protecting us when you are here. (Woman A)

-Thank you, sister Mia. Please have a wonderful trip. (Children A)

-Amy, don't skip your practise because I'm not beside you. (Nina)

-Beleth sister, please come back safely. (Children B)

In front of these farewells, I can feel like tearing up at any moment. But I can't do that; I mustn't let them worry about me. I hold back my tear and form a big smile.

-We will be back! (Farah)

-That's the spirit! (Everyone)

Somehow, I can find Kyu in the crowd.

-Kyuuuuu!

It's Kyu growling. She runs to us with a small bag on her back.

-Kyu! (Farah)

However, Stolas goes in between Kyu and me.

-Master, let me deal with it. (Stolas)

Stolas stares at Kyu and coldly says.

-You can't go with us, Kyu. (Stolas)

Kyu barks angrily at Stolas.

-Kyuuuu! Kyuuuu!

-You can't even if you mentally prepare for the trip, Kyu. (Stolas)

-Kyuuu?

-You want to know why we can follow master, but you can't? (Stolas)

Stolas utters a deep sigh and replies to her.

-Because you are too weak, Kyu! (Stolas)

-Kyuuuuu...

-Stolas! (Farah)

Beleth holds me and stops me from interfering in the middle of the conversation.

-Let Stolas deals with it, master. (Beleth)

-Uhm. (Farah)

Stolas continues talking with an icy voice.

-You are terribly weak, Kyu. You can die anytime if you go to the later trial in this state. (Stolas)

-Kyuuuuu...

-You will become a burden for our master. (Stolas)

-Kyuuuuu.

Stolas turns her back at Kyu.

-Practice and become stronger, Kyu. Become strong enough to protect yourself and protect your master. (Stolas)

-Kyuuuuuuu.

-The moment you become capable enough, our master will gladly accept you to come along with her journey. (Stolas)

Kyu starts to cry.

-Master, please say goodbye to Kyu from afar. (Stolas)

I nod at Stolas's suggestion.

-Kyu! (Farah)

-Kyuuuu!

-Become stronger! I will wait for you. (Farah)

Kyu barks out loud with all of her might.

-Kyuuuuuuuu!

But this time, she doesn't rush to my side. She turns back and heads to the forest with maximum determination.

-That girl will become formidable in the future. (Stolas)

-... (Farah)

-Master, let's go. (Beleth)

The twins pull my hand and head to the gate.

-Sister, the gate is open! (Amy)

-Let's go, sister. (Mia)

-Right! The third trial, here we go! (Farah)

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