63 Is He Attractive? (1/2)

It took Mia and Tarou two days to reach the gates of the capital. It was a bumpy ride and they had to thank the donkey for being naughty enough to make convenient stops at places with the most fragrant meals.

The farmer was not thrilled about the animal's behavior. And this made the donkey even more determined to find the most expensive restaurants to make a stop.

Mina and Tarou couldn't complain about it either. The vicious mouse, in particular, was having the time of his life sneaking into the restaurants to sample different food varieties.

As the familiar scene in the capital greeted them, the donkey couldn't help but strike a conversation with his charges.

”We're delivering hay to a manor owned by some old man from a kingdom called Covin. Where do you have to go?”

Hearing the donkey making a friendly sound, the farmer couldn't help but look to the left and the right. Mina was also curious about the donkey's destination.

'Could it be possible?'

Before Mina could reply, Tarou quickly squeaked back his answers.

”We're headed on a manor. An atrocious horse named Nightmare lives there. That's the most notable thing about that place.”

”Nightmare? One proud horse who groans at everyone with disdain?”

The donkey didn't hide his feelings while grunting and speeding up slightly. The farmer had to hold on tightly due to the donkey's sudden change in speed. But, his demeanor became more relaxed after the animal's small tantrum.

Tarou squeaked in agreement and the donkey groaned in reply.

”We're headed to that place.”

Mina's ears instantly stood up. She has been paying more attention to the farmer than the donkey's grunting but when she heard where they were headed, she felt weird.

It was too much of a coincidence!

'Could the collar have something to do with it?'

She was about to touch the item when Mina realized she knew the answer.

The collar had nothing to do with it. The collar will only affect her ability, not the circumstances around her.

'How did I even know that?'

Halfway through thinking about it, she knew the answer — again.

It's the collar.

Annoyed at the collar's sarcastic comeback, Mina couldn't help but react fiercely. Tarou who continued to torch Nightmare while making him like some evil creature in front of the donkey was shocked when she meowed with ferocity.

Tarou immediately stopped squeaking and retreated to the far side of the cart while eyeing her with caution. The mouse probably thought he was becoming too irritating for her.

When they heard music playing and the sound of people milling around, Tarou immediately found a place to observe the outside world. The mouse may not see anything the way she could but he was the best spy when ferreting information.

Mina, on the other hand, knew she had to hide under the hay. She was not exactly welcome in this place and even if she wanted to see what was happening, she had to be quiet down and wait for Tarou's report.

As the cart continued to move outside of the festive area, Tarou retreated back inside the cart and ran towards her.

”Hey, Boss! Did you hear those humans --there's going to be a big celebration at the end of the month.”

Mina stretched and stared at the mouse, prompting him to continue although she had no idea exactly the celebration will be.

When was the last time she checked the date in this place?