Luchia grabs a chair ans sits near the fireplace. She gazes upon Kiro's blank expression while he stared into the flames looking almost lifeless.
"what thoughts might bother him so much?"
-Can I do anything for you ?
-Now that I think you can help me with something.
-what is it?
-You know how to read and write , right ?
-Certainly
-Then can you learn me how to read and write.
-Are you telling me you are illiterate ?
-Did I say anything to confuse you?
-Well , I can learn you , when do we start ?
-Right now .
-Wait...I cannot learn you an entire language in one night .
-Are you sure about that?
-Yes , I would bet my life.
-Good , then let's start
Luchia gets up and finds a quill , a paper and sits down near Kiro, she begins to write symbols but when Kiro hears the pronunciation of the words , He then realizes that it's Japanese but written differently. It took him only several hours to learn how to read and write.
- I'm quite impressed , You learn things pretty quickly
-It's getting late , I'll go to sleep , you should too.
-Certainly.
-Goodnight then.
Kiro heads to his room and lies on his bed . His eyes get heavier and heavier , until he closes them. He finds himself in the field lying on the flowers. Esgrieth is sitting tight in front of him , and then she asks:
-Tomorrow's going to be a hard day I suppose.
-You are right , but it will be the my first hit to Hellar , It's sure that there will be consequences after this , and Hellar is going to slowly collapse on it's own weight.
-Hellar is far from defeated , a war between nations is only going to weaken it , before they sign a truce.
-Every blow counts , even the smallest one , I.....
-May we change the subject
-As you wish
-You said we were going to explore the field to find it's end.
-I forgot about that , well let's go .
Kiro and Esgrieth set off to explore the field . After a while , they come across the rock where the contract was sealed .
-Can we stop for a while , I was getting tired anyway.
-It's your call , I'm being dragged anyways .
She gave him a cold eyed glace and turned to the rock . She sited there , avoiding the carvings of the contract.
-Time has never passed this slowly for me .
-Really?
-I don't , do I like this or am I becoming sick of this ? It looks like I am enjoying my own suffering . And I think you should be going.
-I don't know if I hate you or I like you.
-Same goes for you.
-Well , see ya .
Kiro wakes up , Luchia enters his room holding a cup of tea .
-Good morning there , here drink this it will make you feel better.
"She knows that her tea tastes terrible , yet she still serves it "
-Drink it up .
-I don't feel thirsty .
-But I spent time on it , so please , drink it up .
"I know I'm going to regret this"
Kiro takes a sip , but it's not that bad actually .
-What did you do to it ?
-Ohh.. I noticed you didn't like the bitter taste of hard boiled tea , so I didn't boil it as much as yesterday. It would be better if it had some sugar.
They both hear a loud knock coming from the front door.
Kiro gets up , opens the door and sees Cyrian waiting for him.
-Are you ready .
-Let's not waste time , Let's go .
-Where are you going.
-I got business to take care of , I'll be back , take care of the house while I'm gone.
-I will , be careful.
Kiro disappears into the woods , alongside Cyrian.
-We are going to meet Vesper at the stables outside the capital . He will give us the details .
They eventually arrive at the stables , Finding there mister Vesper and the merchant waiting for them .
-Welcome Gentlemen ,This job will be a rough one unfortunately , so you will be payed more as expected . Your targets will be four councillors ,who's ideals oppose mine . They might be heavily guarded or trying not to raise attention. Either way I discovered the paths they are following to reach the capital. Each one of you is going to take out two of them . They are taking the eastern road, the northern path , the Acadia crossing and the Althea Hill . Reaper , You will take the Acadia Crossing and the Northern path , you will take the rest . Mount this horses and don't forget , they shouldn't reach the capital , and don't leave witnesses . Now you may go .
Both of them mount the horses and take off , they continue the road together until Cyrian Stops and turns to Kiro .
-Acadia crossing is that way , when you are finished there you must continue your way to the northern path . We will meet with Vesper at the stables as soon as we finish. I'll see you .
They go separate ways , As Kiro follows the road to the Acadia crossing , where the councillor is passing .