106 106. Those who have been waiting (1/2)

Walking along the coast, we came to a lighthouse built on a high cliff.

It is the perfect place to look over the town.

If you want to see it in detail, though, you'll have to go down to check it out.

But if you look up at the lighthouse from the town, you can at least tell that someone is there, even if it's a certain distance away.

The lighthouse also has magical technology built into it. You can go up to the top of the lighthouse for repairs and restoration.

--I was going to wait there and reveal myself.

I didn't expect you to be there.

”Well, I was surprised, too.

An old man sitting at the top of the lighthouse, looking out to sea, turns around. He smiles and raises his hand toward me.

The man had a nostalgic air about him.

However, I look at him without expressing myself.

He was dressed in a dirty robe, and there was no hint of ”strength” in his atmosphere.

But the man in front of me is undoubtedly an enemy.

”Hey. I didn't expect a kid to come here. No, it's because they are children that they come here to play.　Hahaha.

Is that what you've been waiting to tell me?

...... That's not what I meant. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　Alta Schweizer.

The man's gaze becomes sharp, though he is still smiling. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I reach for the blue armored sword on my waist. But

”Don't panic. I'm just having a drink.

With a fluttering wave of his hand, the man placed his hand away from the sword. From his pocket, he pulls out a gourd.

The sound of the lid being removed reaches his ears, and he begins to drink the contents.

”Hmm ......, drinking while looking at the sea is quite nice. Would you like one?

”I'm just a kid. I can't drink yet.