Kiro finds himself lying on the flowers of the blossomed endless field of the spiritual realm . Esgrieth was lying right next to him . She gets up and says :
-Come on , don't waste my time .
Kiro does as he's told , he gets up and continues his journey on finding the end of the spiritual realm . They walk silently for a while , then , they encounter a tree . They approach it and they both sit on it's shadow . Esgrieth turns to Kiro and says:
-Every time I see something else besides flowers , I begin to gain hope on finding the end of the spiritual realm .
She starts to close her eyes and she rests her head on Kiro's shoulder .
-Don't mind me , I am feeling really tired right now .
-Yeah I mind , a lot in fact .
-It's not like I care or anything , you are draining my mana after all , It is the least you can do .
-Alright , but only this time .
Esgrieth continues to rest on Kiro's shoulder , then Kiro says :
-Do demons actually sleep .
-We don't , We aren't capable of sleep , but we sure can rest . And your shoulder is way more comfortable than the tree trunk or the ground
Kiro gazes upon Esgrieth and thinks .
"I have a life devouring demon , resting her head on my shoulder , and when I thought things couldn't get any crazier"
-I want to continue but I'm tired . I want to stay here but it's boring .
-Now you are conflicted , you poor thing .
-Shut up and don't move .
Esgrieth continues resting on Kiro's shoulder for a while and she says .
-Take off your coat , I'm freezing .
-Don't you think you are asking for too much .
-No , besides you aren't going to stay here for long , let me enjoy the few moments I have in warmth .
-I really hate you - Then Kiro gets up and covers Esgrieth with his coat .
"She really feels like that annoying little sibling I never had"
After a while , Esgrieth stands up and turns to Kiro and says :
-You should go now .
-Finally , until next time .
Kiro is woken up by Vallerie .
-Master , the man that accompanied you at the feast is demanding to see you .
-Cyrian is here ? Don't call me master , it gives me chills .
Luchia enters the room and turns to Kiro :
-Breakfast is ready , what are you waiting for ?
-Give me a second .
Kiro gets up and heads to the front door . Cyrian was waiting for him .
-What is it ?
-I have to talk to you about something .
-Get in , we are having breakfast , care to join .
-That would be lovely .
Cyrian follows Kiro into the dining room , he says along the way :
-Now that I think about it , isn't she that maid that we saw at the feast back at Vesper's mansion?
-Yes she is .
-What is she doing here ?
-I hired her .
They both enter the dining room , Luchia had made pancakes . Cyrian haves at look at the plates then says .
-Can I ask , what is that .
Kiro responds :
-Just sit and try it .
Cyrian does as he's told to . He sits and tries the food served on the plate . A surprised expression appears on his face .
-How is it - Asks Luchia .
-It's ... It's... It's amazing , it's amazing?
Luchia and Vallerie sit down and start eating as well .
-Now , why did you want to talk to me .
-It can wait , let me finish this wonderful meal first .
After a while , Cyrian grabs Kiro by his arm and leaves the dining room .
-What is it .
-A race is being organised ?
-A race ? what do you mean ?
-A horse race , It will take place in the Acadia crossing , It's being organised by a foreign noble man , the winner takes 10000 drezas .
-Interesting , but , Can I remind you we are both wanted ?
-Relax Kiro , all we got to do is disguise ourselves . Since Vesper doesn't have a job for neither of us , It would be profitable to participate .
-I see , when does this race take place ?
-For about five hours .
-Good , we have five hours left , what do you suggest on doing ?
-To be honest , I wasn't thinking about this , would you mind If I stayed at your house until we head to the Acadia crossing ?
Kiro gives it a thought , then he says :
-Why not ? I would be nice to have some company around here .
-Great .
-Follow me .
Kiro heads to the living room and Cyrian follows him . They both sit by the fireplace and Cyrian says:
-I see you have fine collection of wine in here .
-I found it here , I'm not into alcohol so I haven't touched it .
-Well , I cannot let it go to waste .
-Shouldn't you be sober for the race .
-A glass of wine wouldn't make me drunk .
-As you say Vallerie , pour Cyrian a glass of wine .
-Certainly .
-Luchia, make me a cup of hot basil tea .
-As you say boss.
Vallerie pours a glass of wine and gives it to Cyrian and Luchia gives Kiro his cup of basil tea . Luchia and Vallerie leave the room , then Cyrian says :
-So how did you hire her .
-I spoke to Vesper , after I killed that bastard Duke of Ambrose , Dryden Hais Dergrauff .
-I knew you were the one who killed it . I had heard rumors that a knight killed him in a duel .
-It was hard , but I managed to defeat him , nothing I can't handle .
-The rumors talk about a lowly dishonorable coward for a knight , who fought dirty and got lucky with ending the life of the legendary Duke of Ambrose , Dryden Hais Dergrauff .
-Well , I'm an assassin after all , I'm not expected to fight by the rules . At least this doesn't add up to my bounty . I'm surprised that no one has come to collect it .
-Adventurers would rather collect the bounties of less dangerous criminals than collect the bounty of the infamous reaper . No one in the adventurers guild has a death wish .
-You know much about rumors in the capital .
-Well , I have my eyes in ears in the capital .
-Good for you
Cyrian takes a sip from his glass and continues :