Chapter 92 - Pan Sik

Alas, the adventurers were succeeded to find the last material they were needed to create landmines. Building landmines would surely eat some of their time, so he decided to get back to the Arzotoc village.

How about the charcoal? Well, getting this one wasn't that kind of hard. Why? Because the only thing he should have had to get it was the soil and woods. By burying the woods into the soil he was certain the charcoal would be his mine. On top of that, it was the main process to create charcoal that passed into different eras.

Moreover, the attackers which came from the Rattin Kindom were now passing in the deep part of the forest. If they guessed it, those attackers will reach the Arzotoc village around ten to 15 days. If they were lucky as the monsters didn't approach them, it will be around eight days.

__

As soon as they saw the village, both of them landed in the woods. Just to make sure that no one could see her black wings. In fact, he had no reason to hide this skill anymore since all the villagers were aware that he possessed the [Tranformation magic]. Nevertheless, the true reason here was, Riku was still not trusting the guards or the commanders here. So if they didn't aware of his skill there was a high chance his wings could save him once one of them tried to betray him.

Bam! Bam!

His feet were gently landed on the surface that full of grasses. After that, Emma removed her arms from him and jumped back down.

"Emma, when we get back to the village you should rest to heal your wounds. It's a deep cut and I'm not sure if there are bacteria inflicted on it, so get some alcohol then pour it to your wound to wash it." He advised her in a deep tone, then cracked his neck as Emma held into it tightly.

Although Emma hadn't had the idea what was the bacteria. Still, she nodded her head at him as she admitted that she was feeling some pain in her wound. "Yes, I'll do that. But how about you? Are you sure that you can do it without me?"

He narrowly lifted his brows, then took a glance at her along with a wide smile. "Of course, Emma. You have done a lot of job for me, so it will be good."

Pat... Pat... Pat...

And all of a sudden, the two paused for a couple of seconds after Riku did something that she never expected. Yes! Riku was gently patting her head and made him realize it when he noticed Emma's face was started to blush.

He was taken aback, then removed his hand while slowly stepping back. "I-I'm sorry about that, Emma. I didn't mean to do that!" He stuttered as he had no idea why he was exactly doing that.

She shook her head while mild tears formed in the corner of her eyes. "That's fine, Riku. I felt comfortable when you are doing that." She replied, can't make eye contact with him.

Yet, he was still bowed his head. "No, I want to apologize. I just do that to show how much I'm thankful that you really work hard for me, also, I didn't how I can repay you." He explained.

She tapped his shoulders and passed to him. "Don't worry, Riku, I don't want you to repay me since I'm still having benefit when I'm joining your expedition. On top of that, as long as you won't hurt me I'll stay by your side." She replied in a sweet voice, heading back towards the Arzotoc village.

Furthermore, it seemed Emma forgot that she wasn't a citizen of the Arzotoc village as she belonged to the other Kingdom. But what he could do? He still needs her help, at the same time, he felt this woman must be the key to finding his way back to the Earth since she was well familiarized with this world. Aside from that, Riku knew staying for a long time in his village would stop him from finding his way.

While looking at her back, he slowly shook his has and said these words. "This is not the right time to open up my situation to her. Maybe after the invasion." He muttered but Emma seemed to hear some of those words.

"What did you say, Riku?" She asked him in a clueless tone as she was certain this woman pointing something at her.

"Nothing, Emma."

Emma didn't mind it as the pain that came from the monster's blade was slowly pinching her flesh. It was painful so she was hurried to get back in this village and took some rest.

__

After a few were moments. Riku and Emma managed to get back in the Arzotoc Village even though there was the threat of the strong monster's existence.

The guards and the villagers noticed them come out of the huge gate showed some respect by kneeling to the ground.

WELCOME BACK, ADVENTURERS! WE ARE GLAD TO SEE BOTH OF YOU COME BACK SAFELY.

These were the loud words that spit out of their mouths. On the other hand, and in Emma's opinion, being an adventurer in this world wouldn't be enough to gain the respect they were having right now. Or to be exact, those villagers and guards were simply aware that the two of them heading out just for the sake of their village. This means when they were not doing anything, Riku and Emma were just ordinary adventurers.

Those greeting easily passed off after Riku explained that he was hurried right now. At the same time, to avoid getting asked by the villagers around here.

Four different sections were divided in front of him. But before that, Riku checked Emma's condition knowing they would separate their path.

"Are you sure that you don't want to assist you?" He asked her, noticing the mild sweat on her temples along with the pale skin tone.

She shook her without hesitation, then bestowed the brown pouch to Riku before taking the left path. "I'm good. You should not worry about me and you must focus on your invention."

She waved her left hand while the other hand was holding her wound. Honestly, bringing her back to the Guest Hall wasn't big deal as it was two hundred thirty meters away from their current location, but the problem was he was going to the right path. It was the place bestowed to him to do his project.

"Okay, Emma, thank you! Just do what I said to you, also if you need something just ask the maids to call me, okay?" He said in a worried tone, hoping the Mantis's blade had no poison.

"I'll do that. Go ahead, Riku, all the villagers here are waiting for you to make a miracle." She said, then immediately left the place.

More minutes had passed, Riku was walking alone in the street while everyone that could see him bowing their heads.

Welcome back, Sir Riku!

We are glad to see you healthy!

Good luck with your invention, Sir Riku! I'm hoping that you have succeeded and saved us from the invasion!

For some reason, he remembered the exact scene that happened to him when he was on the Earth. He used to get the attention of other people, so greeting by numerous people didn't bother him anymore. He just simply smiled at them and narrowly bowed his head to them.

As soon as he reached the place, it was a wide empty place just like what he requested and an area where he could create the landmines. On top of that, all the equipment he requested to Arisu were all here the only thing he needed to was to make the mixture of the materials he collected and showed what the science could do.

To begin with, two guards were standing on each post. It seemed they were the people assigned to protect the place while the inventor wasn't in the area. Moreover, Riku recognized one of them, as it was the person who assisted and showed him the place.

First, he pointed his index finger at him and said. "Pan? Is that you right?" He said cheerfully as he was excited to see this man again. At the same time, he couldn't believe his type of body possibly become one of the guards.

Pan's eyes were widened as he never expected this man would still recognize him because he immediately his living status in the Arzotoc village. "Yes, I'm Pan Sik!"

And all of a sudden, their hands were met in the air as they give high five towards each other. However, the other guard looked anxious and superior to him.

"Hey, Pan Sik! What are you doing? That man is lady Arisu's closest friend and our investor so you should show respect to him!" He worriedly said, hoping they will not receive punishment after they committed.

"Hahaha! Don't worry me and Pan are great friends!"