The Hidden Existence

Harvest Season

In the evening, they all eat together like family. And after a little night, Maya went out of the house to meet Aris who was staring at the forest.

"Darma, what's wrong?" Ask Maya

"Please. Don't call that name again. From now on call me Aris" replied Aris

"Why indeed? You really want to start a new life?" Ask Maya again

"Yes, I want to be an ordinary person. I don't like being above ordinary people. I want to be equal to others" replied Aris

"alright. If you're the one asking. Aris" Maya said

"So, what do you think?" Ask Aris

"After I saw it for the first time. Ririn and Riana are half-human animals who are very persistent to protect what they want to protect. And as for Tasya and Melani, they seem like childhood friends. You see, his familiarity is very different from the name of a friend. And finally, Yuni, Yuli and Septi. They're still innocent, I like kids like them. After I read the fairy tale, they fell asleep. I wanted to really protect their smiles" Maya replied

"I'm glad to hear that. You know, they are the last race" said Aris

"What did you say? Is that true? Where are the others?" Ask Maya who is surprised

"They were attacked by the royal army. Not a few of them were sold into slavery. I met them during the sword tournament in Ruhyus kingdom. When I started to rest, I found Tasya who was asking for money. I asked where he lived. Tasya. They live in a very narrow alley. At first, Melani rejected me because I was human. But, Tasya was willing to go with me because only she believed in me. But after deliberation. I took them to an inn in one of my acquaintances. The reason I brought her here was that Yuni was once captured by one of the nobles and I only brought those survivors. And Ririn, she is the daughter of the village head of the half-animal race. He was arrested on his return to his village. I bought them almost 500 thousand pieces of gold" said Aris

"500 thousand gold pieces? Isn't that a lot" Maya said in surprise

"You know how much a half-animal man costs? They're very expensive. One human like Septi can be valued at 20 thousand pieces of gold. And for like Ririn or Riana, they were valued at 150 thousand pieces of gold. Isn't that very expensive. Many of the nobles sought him out and captured them" Aris said

"Listening to your story, I wanted to protect her as well. I'll follow whatever you say. Because I am your future wife" Maya said holding Aris' hand

"After the harvest, I will bring Riana and also Ririn to be my bodyguards. So, I want to know how people react to seeing half-animal humans still exist. And also I would say that they live in the Ecber forest" said Aris

"Why did you say that? Isn't that the same way you didn't protect her?" Ask Maya

"Lately, the monsters have been very aggressive. Especially at night. Especially in the outer part of the Ecber forest. Bergilo, there are hundreds of monsters of various types. I'm sure they won't be able to get into the forest any deeper" Aris said

"You monster is now becoming aggressive. How do you know?" Ask Maya

"Not so long ago, I checked the barrier I made. And the result, it's bad enough. I'm sure they must have forced their way into this area. Therefore, before the barrier is destroyed. I want you to protect them, too. Especially her smile" replied Aris

"good. Just leave it to me. Eh? If they really get in here. Where are we taking him?" Ask Maya

"I'll take it to my dorm" replied Aris

"Drama? Are you in school?" Ask Maya again

"Yes. I forgot to tell you, yes" said Aris

"Not told" Maya said

"Well, anyway. I've told you what's going on here and why I want to start a new life. Are you ready to accept it? If you leak my secret. Then I will break my relationship with you and hate you forever" Aris said threateningly

"No. I beg you not to do that. I promise you I'll keep your secret" Maya said in panic

"Oh, yeah. Mercifully. Well, it's time for us to sleep" said Aris

"Wait a minute, there's one thing I want to ask" Maya said

"What's that?" Ask Aris

"Why don't you install electricity" Maya replied

"I once suggested. But, they prefer to use candles" Aris said

"That's it, yeah" Maya said

"Why? Are you hot? Just use the blanket and sleep outside. The wind is pretty strong here" said Aris

"no need. I can sleep without electricity" Maya said as she walked inside

Aris went in and slept in her room. The next morning, Aris is awakened by Melani.

"Sister Aris, get up" Melani said

"What's wrong?" Asked Aris who was still half conscious

"plantation. Our crops have been harvested" Melani replied

"really? You go first, I will follow you to the fields" said Aris

After tidying up. Aris went straight to the fields. Arriving there, he was surprised because the results were so many.

"alright. You're all. Help harvest, yes" said Aris

"Good" they said simultaneously

They all harvest fruits and vegetables. They all look happy. After harvesting, they take a short break as there are still a few more to harvest.

"Everything, please" Maya said

"Well, meat with vegetable fringe" said Aris

"Good meal" Yuni said

"Cheat, cheat you first eat" said Yuli

"Already, already. Let's eat, after that we continue again" said Aris

"Yes" they said simultaneously

After that they all finished harvesting. I don't feel like it's late afternoon.

"alright. Tomorrow we will go" said Aris

"But it's not 5 days" Riana said

"That's not necessary. The most important thing is that we have to submit the sample first" Aris said

"That's it, yes" said Ririn

"All right. Today we will celebrate our harvest" Aris said

"Yes!!" Said they were all at once

"Maya, make it good, yes" said Aris

"good. Leave it to me" Maya said

"I also want to help" Tasya said

"Well, you're so nice. Thank you" Maya said

"It's okay" Tasya said

Long story short, they all had dinner. After dinner, they fell asleep at the table

"Basically, they can sleep on the table" said Aris

"Ah, the meat is delicious" Melani said deliriously

"alright. This is my job too. I have to move it" said Aris

Aris moved everything with the help of her shadow.

"Finally, done. My body stinks, it looks like I have to take a shower" Aris said

Aris takes a shower at night. After finishing the bath, he immediately went to his room.

"Ah, fresh. It's good to take a shower at night" said Aris

"Sir, are you still awake?" Quester asked behind his door

"What's wrong? Come in" said Aris

"Well" said Quester, opening the door

"So, what's up?" Ask Aris

"I can't sleep. Can I stay here?" Ask Quester

"You, go to sleep. I'm getting sleepy" replied Aris

"Good" said Quester gladly

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