When I returned to Oni again, the sky was already dotted with stars.
Austin also knew it was time to part ways with Velot, after all, the mission was over, regardless of the outcome.
He wanted to invite the paladin for a drink, but he needed to keep it clear tonight, because once the family Erina learned of her sister's death, she didn't know what she would cry about, so she stopped drinking.
"Vilot, brother, thank you really much for your help this time!"
"This is what I should have done, I just followed Tyr's teachings. Speaking of this, Velott paused, patted him on the shoulder and said, "It was you who showed me the courage to fight for love, which made me even more determined in my own path." "
"Ahem..."Even if Austen is thick-skinned enough, he can't stand the praise of the holy knight, he knows his character best, he doesn't dare to do big bad things, and there are fewer petty thefts?" "That, brother, I wanted to invite you to another drink, but you also know my situation, Kelly's sister is still waiting for my news at home, I'm afraid it won't work tonight." By the way, when are you going to leave Oni City and continue north?
"Probably tomorrow, hey. The holy warrior sighed, not being able to save those innocent maidens filled his heart with guilt, and he was a little shameless to stay here.
This time it was Austin's turn to pat him on the shoulder, "Don't be sad, you've done your best, I'm sure Tyre won't blame you, your noble deeds are definitely worthy of the title of Holy Samurai of Justice." "
"Hey, hey..."Velott smiled innocently, but not humblely. When he fought the enemy in the valley, he felt that Tyr looked down on him a little more, and even had the feeling that if he prayed now, he could be given a new magic. This is the manifestation of God's approval of what believers do.
"Tomorrow... It seems that there is no chance. "Austin was a little discouraged.
"Well, Brother Austin, don't feel lost, Tyr will definitely guide us to meet again, I look forward to the next time, we can fight evil together!"
"Heh... Scold... By all means, if I have the chance, I would also like to fight evil with you. Austin agreed very reluctantly, after all, fighting evil often means risking his life, and this time if it weren't for Kelly, he wouldn't have risked his life.
The paladin could see that he was not very enthusiastic about the cause of justice, and said no more, and finally gave him a heavy hug and blessed him, "Work hard, I believe you will become a great spellcaster." "
"You too, I'm sure you'll be a great paladin!"
After saying goodbye to Velote, Austin almost ran back, but when he came to Kelly's door, he hesitated and did not even dare to knock on the door, and he was suddenly afraid to see Irene and see the little girl crying into tears.
Hesitating, he knocked on the door, as if he had to be strong to say goodbye to Kelly, and sooner or later Irena would have to go through this grief and become stronger, albeit in the most painful process. "I'm me, Austin. "
Like the previous two days, Irena was still guarding behind the door, and as soon as she heard Austin's voice, she opened the door with a hula and couldn't wait to hug the man outside the door. "Brother Austin, are you back, my sister, has my sister been found?"
Austin was silent, and in the end he still couldn't speak, but Irena was a smart little girl, and from his reaction and the sadness on his face that he couldn't hide at all, he had already guessed the result, and suddenly burst into tears, crying, "No... No, it won't... Woo, didn't you say you'd find your sister? You liar, you liar..."
All Austin could do now was hold her tight and give her something to lean on.
It wasn't until she was tired of crying that she couldn't cry anymore that Austin slowly let her go and told Kelly's misfortune in person: "Listen to me, Irenora." Your sister... Kylie, she... She had already been killed, and when I arrived, she and the rest of the girls who had been taken were burned to ashes by the fire. "
"It's true that I'm a liar, I haven't been able to complete the agreement with you and Kelly, but I still have to advise you to look away, after all, Kelly must want you to live happily, you carry her hopes, her expectations. While speaking, Austin couldn't help but leave tears, how could he not be sad, how could he not be in pain.
At this time, a pair of tender little hands reached out in front of his eyes and gently wiped away tears for him, and Austin looked up at Erina in surprise.
"Brother Austin, Irena knows... Knowing that you did your best, don't cry, if you cry, I will be even sadder"
The little girl's voice was soft and weak, and it was a little choked, but listening to Austen's ears, it gave him the greatest comfort and encouragement, he excitedly picked up Irene and kissed her on the cheek, "Brother doesn't cry, how can my brother cry if he is a man? My Erina doesn't cry anymore, okay? I will be sad to see you crying." "
"Yes. Erina nodded a little shyly, except for her father, who had long since passed away, it was the first time she had been kissed by another man, and she was very embarrassed.
Austin saw her blush, and immediately realized how frivolous her behavior was, even if it was a brother and sister, at most it was a gentle and polite kiss, "Ahem, that... I'm a little too excited, Irena, you're not going to be angry, are you?"
"... No, it won't. A reply as low as a mosquito came out of Irina's mouth.
Austin breathed a long sigh of relief if he was pardoned, but he had vowed to take care of Erina as his own sister, so he was not a beast if she was so light?
"By the way, Irena, you can move to me from today onwards. Don't worry, my brother is a special mage now, and he will definitely make your living conditions better and better in the future. "
"Go to your house?" Of course Irena was willing in her heart, Austin was her only support now, and she had imagined that her sister, herself, and Austin's brother could live together in the future, but all of a sudden let her leave the home where she had lived for many years, and she was still a little uneasy and reluctant in her heart.
"Yes, so that I can take better care of you, and I will treat you as my own sister. Austin hurriedly struck while the iron was hot to dispel her doubts and uneasiness.
Of course, Irena can feel his sincerity, his firmness, and believe that he will take care of himself, just like his sister Kelly, so he no longer hesitated, nodded and agreed: "Brother Austin, I am willing, Irena will ask you to take care of it in the future, but you are not allowed to bully me." "
Seeing her agree, Austin finally smiled again: from today onwards, he is no longer alone, he has a lovely sister.