The Way Back Home's

Round and Round

“Nothing? How can?” Farrell thinks he heard wrong.

“The inn manager should have power over all the items in the inn. However, your uncle never bothered to renew the spell with his name. He just needs to ask the suppliers to do it. Renamed Alan to his own name, Albert, then cast a spell on each piece of furniture.”

“So, you're the only one who can cover kitchen furniture?”

“Currently? Yes.” Remy nodded. “Equipment also. I'm in charge of all Eden’s Lodge dishes. Unfortunately, there is no magic furniture in Eden’s Lodge front because there is little magic. So to prepare the food on the front, I had to do it manually. It's top-secret. But, sometimes I make it on the back and then carry it forward. Christo would be upset if he found out about this. He said magic remains in the magic section, it should not be mixed.”

“Did Christo also have control over furniture like you?”

“Yes, of course. We all have. Emily can control the office equipment. Will can control equipment outside the inn, such as brooms, axes, icebreakers, sort of. Christo, he's special. He can crank furniture inside, outside, even office equipment. Will suspects that Christo was actually educated to become a manager in place of your father.”

“Maybe. He knows a lot.”

As he continued walking, Farrell put his hand into his pocket to make it warmer. That's when Farrell felt his fingers touch something made of thick cloth. He also pulled out a pink wallet. Farrell picked it up while he was in Denise's room. “Remy, you know what this is?”

“Let me remember first. Looks like it belongs to Emily.”

“Emily? I picked it up in Denise's room earlier.”

“What is it like?”

“I don't know either. Who knows if there's something useful in it. Magic tools, spells, I don't know.” Farrell opened the wallet. Inside was a small marble ball. The color pink is mixed black and white like pearls with wave motifs. There is also a small chocolate card. It contains:

　

　

Aureline Ball

It is a commonly used gemstone

the wives of the king of Aureline on their crown.

It is believed to be able to keep spells for hundreds of years without fading.

　

　

In addition, there is also folded paper. A thank you.

　

　

It's nice working with you, Denise.

I'll wait for your next order.

Greetings, Olivia.

　

　

“The name Olivia has in my mind is just Emily's twin sister. But, he already died a few years ago.”

Farrell quit. Half whispered, he asked, “Wait a minute. So Emily's a twin?”

“Ya, why?” Remy lowered his voice.

“You never thought that maybe Emily is not a double personality but they are twins who often change places?”

Remy grunts amusedly. “Wil also thought so but Christo said that Emily was just a little weird, so we didn't have to think about it. I agree with Christo. Olivia died in an excavation accident several years ago. It is impossible that they exchange places.”

“Site excavation? She's an archaeologist?”

“It looks like so. We're not so familiar. Emily never told me about family. I was thinking maybe Olivia worked for the historic goods division's magic organization. They saved many historical artifacts and kept them in the museum.”

“What if Olivia faked her death?”

Remy gawking now. “Why do you think that far? Why would he fake his death?”

“The statues are in his room..Personal magic portal for Christo... Then, this ball...” Farrell is silent, dare no longer continue. He was afraid of his own mind. Suddenly, Farrell felt someone was watching them. His eyes had also caught a shadow with the cold. Either just his feelings or not. “Ayo, fast! We have to get to Bliss.” soon Farrell walked again, faster this time.

Remy's still confused but still following Farrell.

The night is getting late. The road gradually gripped. Only the two of them remained there. Farrell observed the surroundings. He knows he's close. Only the last crossroad remained and they could see the red paint walls belonging to the Bliss and Tea Room. Unfortunately, the crossing did not take them there. As he turned, Farrell found a different path.

She's a little confused. As he continued walking, Farrell tried to recall the road to the Bliss and Tea Room. They are on the right path. Farrell observed the rows of shops. Florist, shoe store, dress shop. The buildings are different from each other. He remembered clearly and was convinced that they were not lost. Farrell calmed down, maybe he just miscalculated the turn earlier.

Surprisingly, this happened again. At the front crossroad, they turned and returned to their original path. Farrell could see a florist, a shoe store, a dress shop. The row of shops was exactly the same as the one they had just passed. He also turned around. Remy was behind him.

“Why?” Remy asked.

“You don't feel like we're just going around in circles?” farrell replied.

Remy can only shrug his shoulders. “I didn't pay much attention.”

Farrell suddenly ran. Remy had no choice but to run. Anxiety forces Farrell to move quickly. He knew something was wrong. Especially when they go back on the same road. Again. This time Remy realized it. Farrell quit. Heart's pounding. Panting, he looked around. His eyes were watching everything carefully. They just circled around this street.

Remy didn't dare to make a sound. He stared fixedly at Farrell and was only able to swallow deeply.

Farrell observed the surroundings again and again. No people, no animals. There is silence without wind. The temperature is a little warmer now. They are in a space that isolates them from the real world.

“Who?” Farrell asked. Not to Remy, but to silence. “Who's there?” Farrell asked again in a louder voice. “Show yourself!”

Still no answer. Farrell started to second-guess. First name to come up, Denise. The woman is waiting for him tomorrow with Milo and Libby. It doesn't seem like him. Farrell couldn't think of a second name. If it wasn't Denise, it could be anyone. Probably robbers. But, if it was true, why did the robber not directly ambush them? Why make them go around in circles? It's like they don't want them to leave.

I don't know what happened to Farrell this time. He picked up the bag containing Aureline and placed it on the floor. Then, he started taking a few steps back. Remy followed everything Farrell did plus with both hands up. Surrender.

While circulating his gaze, Farrell spoke again. “You can pick it up if you want. It's not ours. It belongs to Denise. So, please show yourself!”