I grinned, it would always be difficult with me and Keirin understood this, she did not tell her fears, but I had hope that she would share them herself.
- You know what I am and I won't be any different Keirin, and I try to restrain myself as much as possible, but if there is a choice to save you or hide my talent, you know what I will choose. - I answered her, she was still tense, I had hope that over time she would feel better.
Sighing, I walked up to her and looked closely into her eyes, she understood the meaning of my words.
If given a choice, I will choose Keirin and not try to hide because someone will find out that I am the chosen one.
- Trey, what will you do if you come across another camp along the way? - Asked Keirin, who worried her most.
I doubted that I would come across another camp on the way to the Abel capital, so I was sure nothing like that would happen.
But even if I come across a camp of robbers, I will pass by them; I had no desire or desire to save everyone.
- If they don't notice me, then I'll pass by, remember Pelori's words, many former villagers live in the forest. - I answered the girl; it was noticeable that she relaxed from my answer.
I didn't understand her fears about this possibility, we discussed it with her, but apparently she decided to clarify my plans. For the same reason, I decided not to talk about my plans for the wyvern.
- I understand that you are worried about the fact that we are parting for a certain time. We had a choice, and we decided not to kill the girls, and you stay with them until I return. - I said, watching as Keirin's face began to become gloomy.
The girl understood that I was right, that this choice was made because of her desire to save the captives of the robbers.
And now she was torn between the desire to go with me and the understanding that she would have to stay here.
- You're right Trey, try not to attract attention to yourself in these forests. - Keirin said with sadness in her voice.
I just laughed at this request; I had no way to control the events and what kind of events I would find myself in.
Our entire conversation with her was an attempt to get away from this situation; Keirin and I understood that not everything depended on us.
- Take care Tray, we'll be here until you get back. - Keirin said in a quiet voice, lowering her head.
I wanted to tell her the same thing, but for some reason the words could not leave my mouth, was I afraid that something might happen to her?
Yes, I was afraid of this, but I also knew that she was not weak and could stand up for herself. And I didn't want her and the girls to sit in the forest until I returned.
Of course, there was a chance that I would linger in the forest and I didn't want her and the girls to stay here because of me.
- About this, Keirin, promise me if I don't come back in a month, you will take the girls to the city. - I turned to her in a stern voice.
Listening to my words, the girl raised her head and misunderstanding of my demand was visible in her eyes.
She wanted to say something and most likely try to dispute my words, but I raised my hand and she had to listen to what else I had to say.
- I don't want you or them to be in this forest for a long time and expose themselves to unnecessary danger. If you return to the city without me, tell me that I distracted the monster, giving you the opportunity to escape. - I continued to tell her, I felt how she looked more and more lost with every word I said.
It was hard for me to leave, but it was necessary, raising my hand and running my fingers over her head and then raising her eyes to me and smiling at her. She noticed that it was not only hard for her, but also for me.
- Okay, Trey, I'll take the girls into town in a month if you don't come back. But please go back to this time. - Keirin turned to me in a surrendered voice.
I just shook my head, we didn't know how long my journey would take and I didn't want to give her false promises.
- I'll try, but I won't promise what I can't do. - I answered her in a quiet voice, looking into her eyes.
It was clear that she did not want to hear this, but she understood that it was better to prepare for a worse situation than for a good one.
And this thought prompted her to forget to give away the map of this area. All maps of this area were prohibited and Keirin drew it from memory for ease of travel.
With a quick movement of her hand, she took out the bound card and handed it to me under my surprised gaze.
- Take the map, you will need it more than the girls and I. - Keirin turned to me with a voice that was not ready to listen to refusal.
Taking the card from the outstretched hand into my hand, I put it in my storage; I will only need it until I get the wyvern.
My plans were to travel on it to the capital of the Avels, but it was better for Keirin not to know about it.
- Okay, now let's say goodbye Keirin, take care of yourself and leave here as we agreed. - I turned to her and extended my hand to her.
She looked at me and then at my outstretched hand; it was clear from her gaze that it was difficult for her to accept our parting.
When I was about to lower my hand down, the girl grabbed my hand and pressed herself against me. I was surprised by her action, feeling how her heart was beating and how she was clinging to me and all I could do was hug her.
We stood there until we heard steps coming from the side of the large tent. Moving away from me, Keirin and I looked towards the steps, we saw the girl with whom I was talking while my companion was sleeping.
- Am I disturbing you? - Auel asked puzzledly, glancing between me and Keirin.
Most likely she saw our embrace with my companion and perhaps she misunderstood our relationship with Keirin. If Auel wants, she will have the opportunity to ask the girl.
- I will introduce you to Auel, this is my servant Keirin. - Introducing them, I saw them looking at each other with interest.
It was clear that Keirin was trying to restrain her feelings and emotions that overwhelmed her. She tried to smile at her, but the smile looked more like a mask.
- Nice to meet you, am I not disturbing you? - Auel asked in a friendly manner, looking from me to Keirin.
Realizing that our behavior might seem strange to her, I tried to explain to her that I was leaving the camp and going on business. It was noticeable how the girl's expression changed.
- So how did you decide to go? - Auel asked, trying to speak in a calm voice.
From her voice I understood that she thought that I would change my mind or postpone my desire to go on business.
She glanced at Keirin, who just shook her head. An incomprehensible conversation was taking place between them.
- Yes, Keirin is staying with you, she will take care of you until I return. - I answered, confirming her words.
Auel nodded and slowly approached us, stopping in front of me and Keirin the girl bowed. I was surprised by her action, not understanding why she bowed to me.
- You shouldn't bow to Auel, even if you think it's right. - I turned to her, urging her to come out of her bow.
Bowing always meant not only respect; the lower and for how long a representative of a race bowed, the more he considered himself inferior to the one to whom he or she bowed.
Many noble nobles demanded a low bow from both their servants and lower nobles. The girl made the bow that high nobles greet
- This is a sign of my respect for you and what you have done for me and the sisters, Sir Trey. - Auel said in a respectful tone without leaving her bow.
I just sighed, during the time I lived in the castle I often saw such bows from the servants at the castle.
It was unpleasant for me that representatives of any race considered themselves inferior to others. She knew that I was not of noble blood, Keirin and I were saviors for her and others, but a simple gratitude from her would have been enough for us.
- Please take care of each other. - I addressed them, leaving the bow to Keirin's discretion.
Smiling at them, I glanced at Keirin, who sensed the question in it and nodded slowly. Turning my head to the other girl and nodding to her, I headed towards the exit from the camp.
I hoped that I would have time to return to the camp before the end of the agreed time when they left the camp.