155 Chapter 10. Hermit, Just another beginning (1/2)

It was another bright day

Demos watched the children play around as he relaxed in his chair. He looked up and thought about his wife who is now long gone, and she would have loved this site. Surrounded by children was something she had always wished for. He hopes his wife's soul in the heavens is peaceful.

”…Children” a female voice by the edges said in surprise. Catching Demos attention and the others as they stopped playing and stared at the two intruders.

The little people are not worrying, so Demos didn't do anything.

Adrianos was more on guard then the others as he held his wooden sword at them. He didn't attack because Demos hadn't made a move.

”Who might you be?” Demos asked.

The young women's attention went to him. ”I'm Arria Petronia, and this is my guard Artamo Tuccius.” She said respectfully.

”So, what brings you here?” he asked

”...I-”

”We had heard from a red-capped goblin you may be able to provide us shelter” Artamo interrupted

”You must be those refugees, Hobi was talking about?”

”Refuges?”

”Yes, we are refugees?” Arria said

The little people started to make noise, as they danced around making Demos stand up.

”Princess!” Artamo. But, he turned his face when he saw the old man was attracted to something invisible. Arria was also stunned.

Demos was wondering why they were excited before noticing two more visitors at this land of his.

”All these guests today” Demos said the blacked clothed young boy an little girl. When the little girl suddenly ran to Arria as her hood came off.

”Arria!” the little girl said in tears

”Livia!” Arria said in surprise before hugging the sobbing little girl and then eventually crying herself.

As the two had a heart-warming moment, the young stranger walked towards Demos.