For me, this mountain vicinity is no better than a courtyard and I can grasp clearly the direction. That is natural when I kept exploring and run through mountains for several years.
Though the siblings only went for short apprentice, they also treated it like a courtyard. As we went towards mother’s grave, we reminisced the past while going along the path with flower bloom.
“I really missed this, I often spoiled my stomach by eating the things that I picked up around here.” (Reus)
“Reese, you can’t eat that fruit. It is poisonous and it’s painful when I ate it.” (Emilia)
The two who picked things immediately at that time had no knowledge, and they were hungry for long time. They were poisoned by eating mushrooms and tree nuts without confirming properly first. It was difficult when they threw up every time they drank the medicines. I can say that their survival skills have greatly increased because of such experience.
When I recalled the hardship at the beginning with distant eyes, Reese who noticed it touched my shoulder while having bitter smile, and Hokuto also came closer, rubbing his face to console me.
“…It was hard, isn’t it?” (Reese)
“Woof…” (Hokuto)
“Yeah… it was.” (Sirius)
Since the siblings were reckless once in a while, he somewhat understood it and tried to match with Reese. It’s nice to have a friend.
“Furthermore, we also annihilated groups of goblins many times. We practiced various skills.” (Reus)
“The scene where groups of goblins that were blown like fallen leaves by Sirius-sama’s spells was splendid.” (Emilia)
“I was in good condition at that time.” (Sirius)
We ran around the forest while looking for goblins through [Search] and when we found it, the siblings would practice fighting them, and it was a complete annihilation when tasting new spell.
Since we went too far, I heard from Dee about the request of [Investigating the cause of goblins’ reduction in the mountain’ from the town guild.
“Everyone understood well when they hear how terrific the children are.” (Sirius)
While pointing that out to Reese, we were going through a familiar mountain path.
“Uwaah…amazing.” (Reese)
And when we arrived at a flower garden where mother rest, Reese was fascinated while letting out amazed voice.
I thought it would be weird if nothing was changed after five years but the flower garden bloomed well on the entire area while a big tree stood at the center of it remained as it was.
“The best about here is it remains the same. Though it is not as good as the place where we met Hokuto, it is still a good place, isn’t it?” (Sirius)
“Yes. If over there is a paradise of the night, here is the paradise of the day. There are really various things in the world.” (Reese)
“Erina-san’s grave is under the tree over there.” (Reus)
“We have to introduce Reese, don’t you think? Let’s go quickly.” (Emilia)
The siblings grabbed Reese’s hands and began to run. This place was where we played Frisbee for the first time, and maybe that’s why they began to run unconsciously while remembering that time. Reese was a little bit troubled but she was smiling while being pulled by those two.
“Well, shall we go too? I have to introduce you too.” (Sirius)
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
Accompanied by Hokuto, I chased after those three.