72 Lady returns to territory with the Black Knight 5

"Welcome, be careful."

Sofia waved in front of the inn.

"Is it really good? After all, leave me alone ─ ─"

"Dear Gilbert,... it's okay."

Today, Gilbert and the others will join the task force to report on the progress of the investigation. After that, it looks like we're moving on to a joint investigation.

It was Sofia herself who persuaded Gilbert to leave someone behind as an escort. I believe Sofia can be useful, but that is not the case now. I was worried about being alone, but I didn't want to interrupt Gilbert's work. Gilbert, Kevin and Tobias stopped riding their horses before Sophia returned to the inn.

The remaining Sofia was told not to leave town. But I don't think I'm supposed to go out of town alone. I didn't decide to do anything in particular, but I went to one of the restaurants in the inn that I went to last night to somehow drink tea.

Oh, good morning.

Sofia looked back surprisingly.

Good morning, erm ─ ─

Alma, nice to meet you. What about you? "

"Mr. Alma, you're right. I say... feel."

I can't name my real name. I smiled as if I was deceiving you by speaking the right name. Alma recommends the shop chair to Sofia as it is.

"Aren't you with those three today?

"Ah, yes. Um... I'm leaving a message today."

Let's walk outside for a little while, shall we? Gilbert gave me the ring, too. There will be no inconvenience. While thinking so, it's not like there's no more fear out there.

I see. ─ ─ Then it's a corner, why don't you take a look around town? I didn't really throw it away here either. I also do markets at this time, and I sell small items and souvenirs at church. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, too. "

Sofia decided to go on a short tour of Alma's proposal.

"Thank you, I'll go. Um, if the three of us came back yesterday, could you tell them we went to church?

An embroidered accessory made by Sofia that Bianca should have donated to the church's buzzer. I was concerned after Sofia left Baron Lannish's house. There are several churches in the territory, but only three are large. That's where the event is hosted. And it is likely that the church, which normally sells small items, is one of those three places.

"Of course. Be careful and go!

Alma dropped me off, and Sofia went outside the hotel. As you can see, as the sun was still plunging in diagonally, people at the market were walking down the road with one hand in the cage. A little lighter in vibrant towns than at night.

The church was found at once. The slightly cracked, dull white walls are impressive with stained glass polished beautifully and out of proportion. I wonder if it has been carefully taken care of. Go up the stone steps and slowly pull down the large wooden door. As Sofia watched from the gap, she heard a slightly higher voice as if she were a child.

"Welcome! Are you praying or shopping?

In surprise, I pulled my hand away from the door and pulled it wide. Simple but sophisticated spaces look like churches. There is a splendid altar in the back, and angels are depicted in stained glass. Immediately beside the entrance door, there was a long table lined with small items and confectionery. Three children, adults in charge of the shop, are smiling around the table.

"Hello. Um... let me say a prayer first."

Sofia marched to the altar, kneeling down and putting her hands together. The light coming in from behind the stained glass illuminates the simple interior fantasically. I wish Gilbert and his people happiness. I can't help but hope that prayers to living beings can only be relaxed.

I finished my prayers and moved in front of the long table. I don't think there are many people coming, but confectionery is mainly day-to-day baked confectionery. Next, Sophia looked at the accessory and watched.

"─ ─ Oneechan, are you okay?

The girl in a simple one-piece dress pulls on the immobile Sofia sleeve and says it's hard to wonder. Sofia slowly opened her mouth to be drawn back to that feeling.

"Uh, yeah... you know... What's wrong with this?

What was there was a small object with bird and flower embroidery. There are many handkerchiefs, but there are also poplins and small bags. The slightly disturbed needle was the same pattern that Sofia had made before.

"We made this by imitating the embroidery Bianca gave us. Er, Bianca is the Lord's son....."

The oldest boy explains clearly to Sofia. The embroidery Bianca gave me means Sofia made it once. Even if I didn't tell you that I made Sofia, I'm a little glad you're imitating it.

I could talk to Sofia without being too nervous. It seems that Bazaar participated only in what he made. Sofia was reassured and sad by her healthy child sheltering Bianca to persuade herself. Didn't Bianca try to make it herself without Sofia?

Eventually, I decided to buy four snacks for dinner with Gilbert and the others tonight. Hand over the coins and accept the confectionery.

"Thank you, sister!

The girl says with an innocent smile. Even such lovely and energetic children could not bear to think of themselves as orphans. Sofia was blessed. Because even after my parents died, I had a home to live in, no matter what life.

"No, it's me... thank you. It was fun talking to everybody. ─ ─ See you soon."

Sofia turned around with her hands on the door. Among the children waving their hands, only the elderly boy is lowering his head in a beautiful manner. The figure smiled and Sofia waved her hand to the left and right to say goodbye like a child.