5 Kaho (1/2)
On the way back to the Village Chief house.
Kiro's in deep thought, he was thinking of a way to fool the Old Chief Geoffrey.
”Haah~ It is no good, no matter how hard I try, every scenario that pop-up inside my head only has the same outcome. I guess It is better, to tell the truth of what happened inside the forest.” (Kiro)
Of course, what Kiro meant for telling the truth is to explain why he looks so tattered, and why he was bathed with blood.
While he was walking his way to the village chief house, Kiro didn't know that he made such a huge commotion.
Him walking on the street bathed with blood, of course, there will be a lot of curious folks that would want to know what happened to him. At first, the adult from different households was shocked by the scene. But after realizing something. They couldn't help but shake their heads.
The thing is, Kiro didn't know the values from this world were different from his former world.
The resident from this village was already used to seeing bloodshed, so they weren't that shocked after seeing Kiro bathed with blood, more like reminiscing from the past. They too used to hunt for their livelihood or have a wild experience from hunting a game at their young ages. Seeing Kiro bathed with blood, they all thought the same thing, that he went overboard and splashed the blood all over his body.
If Kiro knew what they were thinking, he wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry from such a wonderful misunderstanding.
”Mom, what is wrong with that tomato big brother? Why is he all red?” a child looked at Kiro with bewilderment.
”Pfft, silly child, what do you mean by tomato big brother? Come here and help me to clean the dishes. Don't be bothered by that tomato big brother.”
The Mother couldn't help but release a burst of soft laughter after hearing her child calling Kiro as tomato big brother.
Kiro, who is in deep thought, didn't know that he earned another weird nickname.
***
Finally, Kiro arrives at the entrance of the village chief house.
He was so nervous, he felt like he was back in the days from being a mischievous child who was afraid of getting scolded by his parents.
Then he gathered all of his courage and knocked on the door.
`Knock, Knock, Knock`
Behind the door was chief Geoffrey, looking at Kiro who was bathed with blood, as if he already expected it to happen. He wasn't that shocked, seeing him without any missing limbs, then he finally let a long sigh.
”Sigh~ Child, Come inside, look at yourself, you are covered with blood. There are two hot buckets of water inside the room you are staying at, go clean yourself first.” (Geoffrey)
Kiro was speechless, he didn't know what to say, seeing chief Geoffrey wasn't scolding him but rather being mindful about his well being. He couldn't help to remember the warmth of his parents, subconsciously giving a slight warm smile.
The only thing he could do is to nod, as he walks inside the house and heads straight through his room.
It is not like chief Geoffrey would know that Kiro will encounter some danger. He just prepared from the different types of scenarios. He Informed the village guard and hunter that if Kiro didn't return in time they would do a search hunt. Because their last discussion was about the rare greasy grass and chief Geoffrey knew Kiro was blinded with greed. He already warned him but didn't put it in any heed so he could only help Kiro on the sideline. Then he prepared a different type of amenities from a different kind of scenario, He prepared a herbal medicine just in case Kiro went back being injured and he prepared hot water for him to wash If he was fine. With his rich experience in life, Chief Geoffrey knows how to deal with that kind of event more efficiently.
Chief Geoffrey was observing Kiro's facial expression changing from nervousness to bewilderment and finally, the warm smile that Kiro gave didn't miss from the Old Chief's sharp eyes.
Watching his back, chief Geoffrey couldn't help to give a helpless sigh.
***
After washing the blood from his body.
Kiro heard knocking sounds.
'Knock, Knock'
”Kiro, there are some old clothes here. It wasn't fancy as the one you wear, but It was clean nonetheless. I will just leave it here, at the entrance of the room.” (Geoffrey)
”Okay thank you, chief Geoffrey.” (Kiro)
After hearing Kiro's voice of appreciation, Old chief Geoffrey walks out of the hallway.
***
After dressing himself, Kiro walks out of the room and searches for Village Chief Geoffrey.
Walking inside the living room, Kiro saw Chief Geoffrey spacing out on the rocking chair.
”Ahem.” (Kiro) gives a slight cough, awakening chief Geoffrey from his absent-mindedness.