The night fell.
In the square of Foss Town, people gathered together, singing and dancing around a huge bonfire.
Everyone spontaneously took out their own furniture to set up tables, and the owner of the tavern also sponsored unlimited beer and rum.
A table that attracted much attention.
Old Ross stroked his beard with puzzled eyes.
He couldn't understand why a young and beautiful woman suddenly appeared in his grandson's room.
Makima, who was sitting opposite the table, was serene and peaceful, and had just behaved very politely in front of the old man, which made Old Ross appreciate her more and more.
(Well... the previous episode doesn't matter. I just didn't expect that boy to be so capable that he could kidnap such a beautiful girl.
This time he came back and really brought me a big surprise, huhuhuhuhu...)
Old Ross laughed in his heart. He thought that there was nothing more satisfying than seeing Rudra, whom he regarded as his own grandson, find a good woman to accompany him in his later years.
Unconsciously, the look in Old Ross's eyes when looking at Makima had changed from doubt to doting on his grandson's wife.
One after another, delicious dishes were served on the table, and some friends who had played with Rudra when they were young came forward one after another, making the atmosphere hot.
Makima was watching silently from the side.
She was very curious about Rudra's mystery, and she kept analysing it in her heart, and she was also building up her mentality to face this strange world in the future.
(... the character of a hero in a storybook.)
Makima judged in her heart.
At this time, a brown-haired young man put his arm around Rudra's shoulder and asked excitedly with a gossipy look on his face: "Brother Rudra, who is the red-haired lady over there?"
Rudra glanced at Makima, who seemed to have created a peaceful space, and smiled slightly.
"My partner."
This simple sentence caused ripples in Makima's eyes, who had amazing hearing.
The friends around him all started to make a noise, and each of them put on an expression that all men could understand, and spoke without restraint.
"It can't be Brother Rudra! You can actually go on an adventure on the sea with such a lovely lady! It's so romantic... I'm so moved!!"
"Hey, Rogers... It's about time for you to confess to Jenny.
Why don't you take this opportunity?"
"Hmm...!? You don't have to mind my business! I'll seize the opportunity myself!"
"You're so weak... You may be single for the rest of your life! Hahaha!!"
Rudra smiled and drank the beer in the glass. His bold and unrestrained appearance made the girls in the town passing by show their admiration and infatuation.
After chatting for a while, Rudra left the battle on the table and made an unexpected move.
Makima, who had been keeping her eyes down, felt the movement around her and couldn't help but look sideways.
"What's the matter?"
Rudra put down two large glasses of beer and smiled.
"Can't I just sit here if I'm fine?"
"..."
Makima turned her head and looked at Rudra quietly.
Rudra felt no pressure at all. He just looked up at the men and women dancing hand in hand around the bonfire in the distance. Everyone's face was filled with enthusiastic smiles. In this world, no matter which country it was, it seemed that no one could refuse the banquet.
Everyone's daily hard work and all kinds of unhappy things seemed to disappear at the moment when the object was opened. People in this world seem to be very nervous.
But it didn't feel bad.
Rudra smiled and said, "Instead of thinking about your sick world, why not experience a new life in this world. The banquet is very hot, why do you make yourself so lonely?"
Makima looked up at the moonlight surrounded by stars in the sky. The night in this world seemed to be more magnificent than the world she was in. The wind was more charming and full of the smell of the sea. Although the surrounding environment was noisy, it gave people an inexplicable appeal.
"?!"
Makima felt her hand being held up by a large and warm hand, and then a whole glass of beer was stuffed into her hand, and then she saw Rudra's hearty smile, his eyes were very serious.
"It's over now, don't think too much."
"This is my first night back in Foss Town, everyone has made full preparations for me, such a gathering, such a lovely night, I will not allow my future partner to feel lonely and empty here alone."
Bang!
The sound of wooden wine glasses colliding.
Rudraa smiled and said, "I know a little about Miss Makima's vast knowledge, and I want to learn from her now. You can't refuse what I say."
Makima opened her eyes slightly. Her soft face and the expression at the moment made her look very cute.
Makima believed that humans were loyal and easy to manipulate, smart and stupid and they also liked her very much. She liked humans very much, just like humans liked dogs.
Perhaps she had delusions a long time ago, but the stupidity and arrogance of humans caused her wishes to be distorted.
But the man in front of her was different.
Mysterious, powerful, and his presence made people unable to take their eyes away. She had always used smell to distinguish others. But for some reason, Makima felt that she could not remember him by smell alone, but needed to be more careful.
Rudra drank.
Makima also drank without knowing why, she drank the wine in one gulp.
"Haha, Miss Makima is really a big drinker."
Rudra praised happily, and then he moved in front of Makima.
The distance between the two was so close that their bangs touched each other, and they could even feel each other's breathing.
Makima did not resist, but her face was slightly moved, and the calm expression that had been smiling all the time was finally different.
"Then the next step is the dance session. Miss Makima is the most suitable person to be my dance partner."
"It's the same as before, you can't refuse it."
Rudra took Makima's hand and strode towards the crowd on the dance floor next to the bonfire.
Makima looked at her hand being held and then looked at the tall back in front of her. The long-empty heart seemed to be invaded by a strange feeling.
It felt that she had been manipulated by this man since she came to this world.
She was completely unable to perceive and see the man's heart and thoughts.
He seemed to know her very well, but she knew nothing about him.
It has been a long time since Makima had felt this feeling of not being able to figure out the other person and being unable to control herself.
Such a wonderful feeling...
I don't know how to describe it in words...
The music was lingering, the dance floor was hot, the distance between the two was so close, and the contact was so close.
(Rudra... a strange man. But it is worth observing, let me see what kind of person you are.)
Makima thought so in her heart, and the corners of her mouth finally raised slightly.