『The real Explorer Guild is packed after all.』
『You're right Iona-san. It might've been better if we went to the East Guild as advised by the knight.』
I still can't see her behind the crowd.
『Ruu, give me one of those meat skewers too.』
『Ou, awright. Trade with that red skewer.』
『Mou! I was wondering where you two were, so you're buying and eating!』
『I mean, every stall is free. Can't do without eating them.』
『There seems to be some kind of festival, but it's quite lavish for them to have everything free.』
『Un, they say this Chevalier Pendragon subjugated a very strong monster even though he's a noble.』
They're noisy like always.
I saw her sun-colored hair beyond the crowd. Blond color that's brighter than Nana's and Karina's.
『Mou! We have to register as explorers, and greet the staffs--』
Our eyes met.
"Sa, Satou-san!"
She gives her luggage to Lilio like she's throwing it, and then she pushes her way through the crowd, running.
While apologizing to people whom she's almost bumped, her gaze never separates from me.
"Satou-san."
"Yes."
She couldn't stop her momentum, I gently caught her who jumped into my arms.
She's lightly dressed in leather armor, but her softness is in good health.
"Satou-san."
I wait for her who repeats my name.
She looks up from my chest, tears are gathering on the edge of her eyes.
"--I've come."
The word is probably filled with many emotions.
She spins her words with shaking voice.
"Welcome to the Labyrinth City, Zena-san."
Hearing my words, although slightly looking anxious, Zena-san smiles like a flower in full bloom.
I'll patch things up with Lady Karina who complains about the different in treatment later. Pochi and Tama clap Lady Karina's legs, like 'pon', from both side, but there should be no ill-will in that.
It has been awhile.
Zena-san.