
In front of the palace gate.
"Hows it? The view is so beautiful in there, right? " ask Timoty.
"Yes, the lake water is also very clear, I can even see free-swimming fish easily" Aaron replied.
Right now, they were on their way home after being satisfied exploring the secret place that Timoty had found.
Previously, Timoty took them into a hidden cave on the outskirts of the city.
Inside the cave there is a large empty area and a small lake that is very beautiful is right in the middle of the cave.
With the Luminous Crystal as the source of the cave's illumination, making the scenery inside more beautiful.
"But how did you find that place? Didn't you say that this is the first time you came to the kingdom of Aria. "ask Arya looks curious.
"Really! Aye! Whenever we get together, you always find interesting places to explore, even if it's your first time there. To be honest, I've been curious about this for a long time" continued Roro.
Hearing his second question, Timoty looked a little troubled, he didn't know what to answer.
Aaron suddenly spoke after seeing Timoty's strange expression.
"Everyone has their own secrets, there is no point in scraping more information about them.
If that wasn't an important secret, Timoty would have told us a long time ago. So stop looking to know. Didn't we? " aaron said as he looked at Timoty meaningfully.
"What Aaron said is true! It is very secret because it concerns the future of my kingdom. So, I'm sorry for not being able to tell you. " said Timoty feeling guilty.
"If it is like that, then forget my previous words" said Arya.
"Yes, you don't have to think about it. We're also sorry if our questions bother you." Roro continued.
"No! Nah! It doesn't bother me at all" Timoty replied.
Seeing the atmosphere return to normal, Aaron asked Timoty.
"Then what are we going to do tomorrow? "
"Hmmm, how about going fishing? The lake in the cave has a lot of big fish, we can also hold a picnic there. What about the others? " timoty replied as he looked at his friends.
"That sounds good. Heheeh, I don't want to be considered arrogant. But to be honest, I am a fishing master" Arya said as she puffed her chest.
Seeing Arya's annoying behavior, the others ignored the stupid man's words.
"Then, I will prepare the food that will be brought tomorrow" said Roro with enthusiasm.
"A, I also want to help with cooking" said Alice, looking shy.
"really! Then we'll have a pajama party tonight, Okay" said Roro.
Alice looked a little hesitant after hearing Roro's words, she turned to look at her brother.
Feeling his sister's gaze, Aaron said.
"It doesn't matter if you want to stay with him, but, don't sleep too late at night okay! " aron said as he stroked his sister's head.
{ket: staying up late is not good for the health of the loli. }
"All right, brother! " answer Alice.
"Horay! we will make a lot of good food for tomorrow" said Roro while hugging Alice.
"Un un "
"Oii, are you ignoring me now? Just look, I will definitely show my fishing skills tomorrow. "Arya said looking a little upset.
"Hahh, at most you will only get used clothes or other useless garbage from the lake" Aaron sneered.
"Omong empty, I never pull used clothes when fishing. Even last time, I managed to get a rusty armor after a long wait" Arya said proudly.
"That's as stupid as it is, "sneered Aaron
"At least it's not a second-hand shirt "Arya replied.
On the way home they talk to each other happily, Aaron will occasionally prank Arya and piss her off.
The quarrel of the two would definitely end up in a ridiculous situation at any moment.
Timoty who witnessed the foolishness both smiled happily.
This sight made him forget about the huge problem he was facing for a while.
'I hope that this happiness can last forever ' Timoty said in his heart as he looked at the sky far away.
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Next day.
They were walking down the corridor they used to pass through.
"Aaron, do you want to bet? Who gets the most fish among us? " says Arya.
"Huhh, who's afraid. But, what's the bet? "
Ask Aaron.
"The bet is simple, the winner will take one of the valuables belonging to the loser.
He bit his thumb until it bled and extended his hand towards Aaron.
Seeing Arya's actions, Aaron immediately understood her point.
"So, you want to use the blood covenant apparently. Okay fine! I accept your challenge" said Aaron boldly.
Just like Arya did, she also bit her thumb until it bled and shook Arya's hand firmly.
"This way the contract has been made, you should not regret this act of yours. Hehehhehhh " said Arya with a sly smile.
"Repent you said? There is no such word in my dictionary. In fact, it is you who should be prepared to accept defeat. Haahahhahhh "Aaron replied with a mocking smile.
"okay! Okay fine! You two stop acting stupid. You better help me carry this food basket, " said Roro, handing over the heavy basket he had brought to the idiot duo.
"Yes Ma'am "says to both simultaneously.
After the two's petty quarrel ended, they continued on their way.
Aaron walked down the same corridor as before, he saw small gazebos in the middle of the flower garden.
And for the third time, he stopped at the same place as before.
'Ahhh, why is that girl still there? Does he get tired of playing alone? ' said Aaron in his heart.
Perhaps from feeling someone's gaze towards her, the girl turned back slowly and looked directly at Aaron.
Although the distance between the two is quite far. However, Aaron was convinced that the girl was looking directly into his eyes.
The two people looked at each other for three seconds, before the girl lowered her head slightly as a greeting.
Aaron also lowered his head in return.
"Beautiful eyes" she unconsciously muttered those words from her mouth.
"Aaron, walk faster, stop lazing around" said Roro.
Hearing Roro's call, Aaron regained his senses from his daydream. He took his eyes off the girl and shouted.
"All right! All righty! I'll be there soon" said Aaron as he ran towards Arya.
When the girl saw the silhouette of Aaron walking away, she also muttered a word.
"You also have beautiful eyes. "
If Aaron heard the girl's words, he would definitely be very surprised.
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After Aaron's group walked far enough, he suddenly spoke to Arya who was walking beside him.
"Hey, is there something I want to ask you? " saying Aaron
"Whatis that? "
"Do you think someone can fall in love in just 3 seconds? " ask Aaron.
"Huhh, what do you mean? " said Arya looking confused.
"As I said before, whether someone can fall in love in just 3 seconds. You know, I'm pretty curious about this" Aaron said
"Of course you can't, love only comes after you feel familiar and recognize your partner well. "
"Ohhh...., So, that's what happened between you and Roro? " ask Aaron
"Huf... The case that I have is a little different, the field of coercion and threats can take an important role when establishing a relationship. "answered Arya with a resigned expression.
After hearing Arya's words, Aaron seemed to be thinking about something.
'If I can't, then what am I feeling right now? ' said Aaron in his heart.
He felt that his heart was beating faster after coming into direct contact with the girl.
'Ahhh..., Forget! Forget that! I might just be too excited to go fishing after making a bet with Arya. Yeah, maybe that's the reason.'
He tries to calm himself back down and focus on winning the bets that have been made.