37 the door of a room (1/2)

When we were leaving the city, we saw the guards at the fence, but Marius was not there again today. He wasn't there when I came here, so if he's not there next time, I'll ask him about it. It's been quite a while since he bought our knives and longswords. I'm sure he'll bring them to Camilo's store if there's any problem, but I'd like to know what's going on if possible.

I loaded my cart with salt, wine barrels, ironstone, and charcoal, and headed down the road. Just as we were about to enter the forest, Samija stopped.

What's wrong?

”I smell blood.

Samija readies her bow. The place became tense.

”Bandits?

I don't know. I don't know. I don't hear any sounds, so if they attacked, I don't think they're here, but be careful.

Samija said, her round ears twitching. We couldn't leave Rike and the cart behind, so we continued on our way.

Eventually, we saw the place where the crime scene had been. There were no corpses or leftovers, but blood was spattered all over the area, and it was eerie to see just how horrific it was. There were multiple traces of blood leading towards the forest.

Is that a wolf?

”I think so, but the bandits might be trying to make it look that way. Wolves don't come out of the woods very often.

I ask, and Samija replies. That makes sense. If they make it look like wolves, they're less likely to be hunted.

”Be careful, Samija. Samija be careful. Me and Rike will hurry a bit.

Okay.

Yes, sir.

In the end, everything was fine until we got home, and thanks to our hurry, we were faster than usual, but we were exhausted. I'm so thankful to be home. .......

At the same time, although nothing happened, this incident reminded me that we are not living in a safe place, just because nothing has happened before. Even though the streets are patrolled by the city guards and the security is pretty good, it doesn't mean that you won't be attacked by bandits or wolves. From now on, when you go to the city, it's better to go with all the people as much as possible. ....... With that in mind, I unloaded my luggage and finished my ”work” for the day.

So, tomorrow I'll start making the doors. I'll make the hinges, you two work on the door itself.

”Okay.

”Okay.

At dinner, we briefly discussed the work to be done tomorrow. First the door, then the bed. Once those are done, the three of us can have our own bedrooms. And when we're done.

”Ah!

I realized and shouted.

”What's going on, Eizo?

Samija is surprised. ”What's going on, Eizo?

No, I forgot to make a guest room. ......