7 Journey (1/2)
Receiving the pendant.
Kiro suddenly remembered why he came to the Diante Forest.
”Okay chief Geoffrey, wait a moment I almost forgot something, give me a moment.” (Kiro)
Saying that Kiro rushes back at his room, searching for his tattered black slacks, scanning inside of the pocket. He was relieved to found out that the Greasy Grass was safe and sound.
Going back to where chief Geoffrey is.
Kiro handed out two 3 inches long Greasy Grass.
Upon seeing the Greasy Grass, chief Geoffrey wasn't shocked by seeing one, but rather looked oddly at Kiro who is handing him the rare grass.
”Kiro, what is this? Why are you giving me two pieces of Greasy Grass?” (Geoffrey) asked in confusion.
”Chief Geoffrey, just think of it as paying the bill from letting me stay here in your place, I am not shameless enough, not to repay the generosity you showed to me.” (Kiro) earnestly said.
To him, these two pieces of Greasy Grass was just a cheap item, compared to the hospitality and generosity of the chief Geoffrey gave to him, It was way more precious than the greasy grass.
”I won't take it, there is no way I will take the hard labor the young one, plus, I am not short in money.” (Geoffrey) politely rejected the offer.
”Just take it chief, don't worry I have eight more pieces left here.” (Kiro) says while taking the remaining greasy grass in his pocket.
”See? These eight pieces of greasy grass would be enough to support my travel expenses for a long while. So you better accept it, or else, I wouldn't have a peaceful mind after leaving this village.” (Kiro)
”... Okay if It is for your peace in mind, I will gladly accept it.” (Geoffrey) put away the greasy grass in his pocket.
”Mn, with this I could have a peaceful mind while traveling.” (Kiro) give a slight nod, as he looks at chief Geoffrey who has an awkward expression.
”Haa~ Young people nowadays they're so hard to deal with.” (Geoffrey) shook his head lightly, Kiro's action was giving him a headache.
The reason why he helped Kiro was for him to lessen the lingering regrets he has deep inside his heart. Now that he manages to let go of his grief, chief Geoffrey knows that Kiro doesn't want to be indebted in him, while he doesn't think that Kiro owes him a favor. In fact, he was the one who owed Kiro a favor, not only he helped him to get rid of the shadow from his heart. He even promises to take care of the family heirloom of his son's wife.
***
Outside the Village of Dorest.
Chief Geoffrey and Milo were standing at the west entrance of the village.
They are here to send off Kiro, who is about to set off for his journey.
Of course, Kiro didn't forget to give a single piece of greasy grass for Milo, at first Milo tried to reject his offer, but after Kiro showed him, he had seven more pieces left, Milo couldn't help but shamelessly ask for another stalk. Too bad for him Kiro didn't give him another piece.
”... Well, our meeting is short, but coming here reminds me of being home, so I will definitely come back here again for a visit.” (Kiro) said those words earnestly, He did feel warm deep inside his heart, staying here at this peaceful village.
Kiro grew up in a rural area at his grandparent's house up until he reached Middle School.
So he felt nostalgic from the fresh air and muddy road.
Looking at the two people he ever first met upon coming from this world. Kiro couldn't help to be a bit emotional from parting, even though he only knew them for a day, the interaction he has from the Old Chief Geoffrey was more than that, after coming from this world, his mental stability was in a mess.
That is why the kindness of chief Geoffrey showed for Kiro. Like a grandfather would do for his grandchild. Has more weight from Kiro's heart. The warmth he felt, the affection and caring that the chief Geoffrey gives, has a lot of weight from the mentally unstable Kiro at that time.
Even if he knew, chief Geoffrey was only using him to get rid of his past regret but felt that the gentleness from those actions was real.
”So... Until we meet again, grampa.” (Kiro) mumbles in a low tone.
After saying that, Kiro walks away without looking back.
He didn't know, after whispering those words subconsciously, Old Chief Geoffrey manages to read his lips.
Looking at Kiro disappearing back, Village Chief Geoffrey's both eyes moisten.
***
Following the road tail, Kiro keeps walking until the image of the Dorest Village disappeared.
”Fixie, do you know when we will reach another settlement?” (Kiro) blurt out a question subconsciously.
”What do you mean by that, Master? Fixie has been sleeping for soo~ long, that Fixie even forgot what Fixie's current age is.” (Fixie) grumbled in annoyances.
”So how would Fixie know if Fixie and Master are about to reach a new settlement?” (Fixie)
”Ah, I forgot you're a sleeping old lady, too bad the one who wakes you up, wasn't a prince charming like the story from folklore, but It was me an otherworldly person.” (Kiro)
”Puuh~ Fixie is not old, Fixie is still young and healthy! Meanie Master Hmph! Hmph! Fixie won't talk to you anymore.” (Fixie) snorted coldly.
Kiro didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing the little Fixie tantrum.
”Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean it okay? Fixie is a lovely and cute young lady that will always listen to Master because Fixie is a very good, good lady, Fixie is, after all, a mature woman that won't mind Master's bad joke.” (Kiro)
”Really? Fixie is a lovely and cute young lady? Is that true Master? Hehehe~ Even if you are Fixie Master, Fixie won't fall for you that easily! Hmph, such a sinful Master~ No, no, no... Fixie is the sinful one, because of Fixie beauty, even the Master is falling head over heels for Fixie!” (Fixie) entered her own world.
This time Kiro regretted coaxing her like that, It doesn't help at all, It was more like adding fuel on the fire.
”Haa~ okay now wake up, I would like to hear a brief explanation about the statistics, even though I played video games in my former world, It was my first time seeing something like this.” (Kiro)