After killing the Jade Clam Venomous Snake, Kiarra and others began to come back at their previous location near the pond which is already just a deep hole now.
Kim Shin and Kiarra could be found sitting on the ground facing each other, inside the new built handmade tent. Since, their previous tent had been destroyed by the Guardian of Pond.
"Big Brother, do you really need to leave?!"
Weakly asked by Kiarra that obviously downhearted at Kim Shin's plan. She couldn't help but to be sad at the thought of Kim Shin's leaving her. Although, it's not that long when they got to know each other, there's something inside her that she felt like, she already knew Kim Shin before they met.
That if she let Kim Shin leave, it will be a long time, before they could see each other again. In that line of thinking, Kiarra tears unknowingly fell from the corner of her eyes to her round cheeks and chin as it slowly dropped on the ground.
"K-Kiarra…"
Kim Shin was stupefied as he stuttered when he called out her name. He couldn't understand what running at the little girl mind who suddenly started crying. Also he felt a sting in his heart while watching Kiarra sobbing.
"I'm sorry Kiarra…"
He could only apologize. Since, he didn't know what to say. He never expected that Kiarra will shed for him whom she didn't know that much. Although, unbeknownst to himself that he's also sad to part with Kiarra.
"Sob, sob…"
Kiarra continued to sob as if she didn't hear Kim Shin's words of apologizing. She doesn't know what's happening to herself, why she's crying to this man, who she just met.
Amidst of her crying, a big hand suddenly grabbed her shoulders as she bumped on the wide chest and felt a warm hugged. As if, someone that very closed to her heart hugged her with full of affection.
It was Kim Shin.
Kim Shin who couldn't understand what's happening and don't know what to do, could only give Kiarra a warm hugged. Since, this is the thing he always do to his wife when they had argument which truly effective.
'When someone is crying in front of you, give him or her, a hugged as you console that person. If that person is mad, don't talk. Let that person spat all his or her problem. After that, when this person began to calm down, you could continue to comfort him or her once again and always be patience. '
That's what he learned from the Orphanage owner where he lived before.
"B-Big Brother?"
"Shh. I'm sorry Kiarra if I need to leave… I'll promise, if we didn't meet after the tutorial. I will do anything to find you again…"
Kim Shin seriously promised while still softly tapping the little girl back, to ease her worries.
"No, Brother. It's me who's just overreacting. Don't worry about me."
Kiarra got off Kim Shin's arms as she wiped away her tears with her hands and replied with a sweet smile that stunned Kim Shin.
"Kiarra…"
Kim Shin mumbled and also made a genuine smile in response at the little girl smile as he gently tapped Kiarra's head which made the little girl giggled.
"But—"
Kiarra abruptly said.
"Hmm?"
"I want you to promise me that you're not going and doing something dangerous, how could you find me again if you die early?"
She continued with serious tone as she looked up straight at Kim Shin's dark eyes.
"O-of course, I won't!"
Kim Shin stuttered when he replied as he imagined wiping his cold sweat.
'Is this what you called girl's instinct? Accurate as f*ck'
He cussed in his mind.
"Hmm…"
Hearing the answer from Kim Shin, Kiarra doubtfully glared at her big bother which made Kim Shin felt terrified.
"…"
"Okay, I believe in you Big Brother."
Eventually, Kiarra took off her assessing and terrifying eyes from Kim Shin as she smiled.
Whew~
Kim Shin finally heaved a sighed in relief. It's more horrifying than a legendary monster glared.
"Hehehe… Of course, I'm your Big Brother eh! So, let's eat?"
Kim Shin awkwardly smiled and laughed as he quickly changed the topic which immediately replied with a nod from Kiarra.
Afterwards, while they are eating the System suddenly alerted Kim Shin.
Ding!
[To all the participant of Beginners Killer's Tower in this batch please go at the middle of the Dark Hyena Forest before sunrise.
You could found there a portal to enter the Beginners Killer's Tower. More info will come after you enter the Tower.
-Minsk]
Information about the participants of Killer's Tower appeared before his eyes.
"What's wrong Big Brother?"
Kiarra concernedly called Kim Shin's who's suddenly turned silent as he read the new informations.
"Hmm. It's nothing…"
He hurriedly withdrew his eyes from the System's window as he smiled at Kiarra and continued eating.
"Okay…"
Kiarra looked weirdly at Kim Shin before going back to her food.
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3 am in the morning.
Outside of Kristine's Party Tent, Kim Shin could be found pacing back and forth.
Kim Shin was already awake and prepared to leave. However he couldn't decide on what to do. He was torn between waking Kiarra up before leaving or just silently left. Actually, his already prepared to go one hour ago. He was literally couldn't decide, when suddenly a rustling sound could be heard behind him.
Rustle! Rustle~
The tent was opened up and a red haired woman appeared. It was Kristine who have annoyed expression on her face.
"How long are you gonna keep pacing back and forth here?"
Kristine uttered in annoyance. She's been watching Kim Shin for a full hour.
"Oh! Kristine, sorry if I woke you up.."
He apologized.
"Sorry? Hais, what's the problem?"
Kristine could only sigh at Kim Shin simple answer as she inquire about his problem.
"Nothing, I already made a decision. Please tell Kiarra that I'm happy to meet her and you guys of course."
"And I'll promise to find her in Yggdrasil. Please tell it to Kiarra, and thank you again for all your help Kristine. Especially for taking care of me when I collapsed. Thank you so much, I will take my leave now."
Kim Shin said as he thanked Kristine with a deep vow and quickly left without waiting for Kristine's reply.
He immediately left because he couldn't waste more time now, he still have a lot of job to do. Wasting a precious time could make his enemies stronger than him if he continued idling.
'I'm sorry, I still need to do a lot of things and I can't protect you right now. I need to get stronger quickly.'
Kim Shin's thought as he fades away in the deep forest.
On the other hand, Kristine just watched Kim Shin leave and mumbled after Kim Shin's figure completely disappeared.
"Take care and Thank you, Kim Shin…"