Exchanging With An Antagonist

Obstructed Journey

...SRAAKKS...

The tall man with black hair came out from the bushes. It was so hard when walking. A wooden twig stuck to her beautiful hair. Cia and Eira were pensive and could not believe what they saw.

"Charles?"

Unknowingly, Eira said what she thought.

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Their eyes met, they fell silent and in disbelief. It was as if he was saying 'How are you here?'

The soldiers lowered their swords when they found out who was behind the bushes. Clumsy, Charles began his conversation.

"Greetings I gave to Miss Eira Victoria"

"Greetings too, to Mr. Charles Vasello"

The two of them lowered their heads politely and greeted each other.

Silence ensued, a sense of awkwardness between the two of them. It's been a while since they last met. But not with Cia, with her cat eyes she had just looked at Charles alertly.

Ordinary appearance without any ruby or diamond attached. If you look at it, Charles definitely intends to be the same as me. He will be leaving in one of the Kingdoms, and if we meet in this situation his main goal will definitely be in the Forest Kingdom. And judging from his expression he must have also not expected me to arrive here.

Looking back, they were all silent as if letting me speak to Charles. Charles' position was acknowledged by the Nobles. There were even rumors saying there was an unacquainted Noble giving a temporary title to him.

In other words, expelling Charles was not the right choice. So inevitably I will let him sit down first, just have a light chat and politely I will tell him to leave.

"So Sir..."

"Miss..."

Charles and Eira coincidentally spoke at the same time. They returned awkwardly, but soon Eira returned to talking.

"Ehem...Mr first" ~Eira

"Hahaha, forgive me. But why did Miss Eira get here?" ~Charles

"I'm just tired of being quiet" ~Eira

"By going to the Forest Kingdom which is located very far from your residence?"

Now that Charles looked suspiciously, Eira remained calm and continued to look at Charles closely.

"It looks like our conversation will be long. If you like, you can sit first"

Charles just nodded, they were both sitting on cloth. Gastor, Felix, and the other soldiers lowered their heads and retreated a few steps. Emma brewed a cup of tea for the two of them. Carefully and politely, after finishing Emma retreated 4 steps behind Eira.

"There's nothing strange about me going to the Forest Kingdom. Mr. Lewis actually recommended this place to me"

Eira said while drinking tea. Charles' eyes widened, hearing the name of the 'father' made him slightly suspicious.

"What did Mr Lewis say to you?"

"Not much, he just said that this place suits me"

"Is that really all?"

"Of course"

But that's not true, what I'm telling you right now is half what Lewis said to me. After all why he was so curious that I went to the Forest Kingdom. Whether my feelings were wrong or not, there was hatred in Charles' eyes when he heard the word 'Mr Lewis'. Actually, how are the lives of these two fathers and sons?

...SRAAKKS...

The sound of bushes was heard again, the reflexes of Eira and Charles looking at the source of the sound.

"Yetinaan!!"

A loud voice rang out, a familiar voice in Charles' ear. Now the man's face did not care and continued to drink his tea. A red-haired girl with red eyes. The pupils of the eyes were like cats, Cia who saw the girl meowing uncomfortably.

The girl realized there was a Noble, she quickly lowered her head in salute.

"I'm sorry for my impoliteness Miss Eira Victoria"

"He's..." ~Eira

"Display, I'm Miss Ren"

Ren said with a smile.

Damn, why is he here?!

Inner Cia, he stared intently at Ren. The red-haired girl did not expect that she would meet a fellow demon in her world. He only smiled looking at Frecia who was still a black cat with a thick coat.

Ask Charles. Ren eagerly answered Eira's question, however...

"Ah, I am..." ~Ren

"She's my maid" ~Charles

Not to continue the sentence, Charles cut off Ren's conversation. Now the two girls looked at Charles in disbelief.

"Yes? What's?"

Eira and Ren at the same time.

"Ren is the maid I chose. He's the one who helped me bring all my equipment"

Charles told them both.

"What's?💢" ~Ren

Since when did I become your maid, damn boy!

Inner Ren held back his anger. Eira just nodded in understanding, he glanced towards Cia. Eira tries to speak through the same thoughts as Cia.

'Cia, is that woman dangerous? Since his arrival I have felt the evil air around'

'Very! As much as possible Miss should stay away from him'

"Ehem, so sir it looks like we've had enough rest"

Eira stood up and confirmed the dress she was wearing.

"You're going to continue the journey?" ~Charles

"Sure, the sooner the better"

Eira said while looking up at the sky. The point of Eira's words is that before it gets dark they must leave immediately.

"Please Miss, but after seeing the condition of your horse carriage it seems to be impossible"

Charles said with a smile.

"What does that mean?" ~Eira

"Respaired wheels will not be able to move" ~Charles

Eira's entourage was surprised, they immediately saw the horse carriage they were carrying. And sure enough, one of the wheels attached somehow broke. Eira clucked irritably, even though the wheels they wore were made of wood but could not be broken for no reason. Moreover, the quality of Duke's residence products need not be doubted. Feeling something strange, spontaneously Eira looked towards Ren. The red-haired girl just looked down as if she had done nothing.

"If you like, you can join my group. Trains from the Kingdom are quite spacious if they only add a few passengers"

Charles's offer makes Eira worried.

"That's..."

Eira looked towards Gastor, the big man just kept quiet and looked at Eira with an awkward smile. Breathing sounds, he had no choice. The girl called out to the 2 soldiers she had brought, Eira ordered the two of them to immediately return to the Duke's residence.

"Go and bring the horse carriage. If you are tired, you can replace your duties to other warriors" ~Eira

"Well Miss, we'll arrive as soon as the sun rises"

"Don't be silly, you'll arrive at the Duke's residence at night. Then after you bring the horse carriage, you will go straight to pick me up? Passing through the forest are many wild animals!?"

Eira said full of anger, the two soldiers lowered their heads.

"A..what should we do Miss?"

"Haah, at least go in the morning, the forest will be more dangerous at night. The journey is also quite far. I'll stay a few days"

The two soldiers looked in disbelief. At first they assume Eira disagrees and is angry with them. But Eira's anger was not without reason, he was only worried about those 2 soldiers.

"Ah I have a lodging recommendation..."

"I've already determined the inn that I choose Sir"

Eira said with a cynical look, Charles just smiled as if nothing had happened. While Cia or Ren held back a laugh. They find Charles failing to get Eira's attention more funny than anyone.

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