Evan set out from Remulas's lookout hut and arrived at Urut Village.
He went to see the village elder of Urut Village, gently knocked on the door, and said, "Elder Roan, are you in?"
Elder Roan replied softly, "Is that Evan? Come in."
Holding the letter Remulas had given him, Evan entered Elder Roan's home. He said, "Elder Roan, this is a letter of thanks from Grandpa Remulas. He wanted to thank you for providing us with fresh vegetables."
Elder Roan smiled. "Hehe, Remulas is truly thoughtful. And you too, Evan. I'm very glad you came."
Upon hearing Elder Roan's words, tears suddenly fell from Evan's eyes like beads!
Not knowing what had happened, Elder Roan asked, "What's wrong, Evan?"
Evan shook his head and said, "It's nothing. Thank you, Elder Roan. It's just that... I haven't seen my sister in a very long time. I..."
Elder Roan smiled. "I haven't heard that your sister is in any danger. I only heard that you two had no choice but to part. As long as you live on bravely, there will surely come a day when you meet again, won't there?"
Elder Roan's comfort made Evan feel a little better. "Thank you, Elder Roan... But I still feel lonely. So lonely..."
Elder Roan smiled. "That's because you don't have any friends... As it happens, there's a child in Urut Village who has no one his own age to play with. Would you like to play with him for a while?"
Just then, a blond boy appeared at Elder Roan's doorway. His eyes darted around, and before he could call out to Elder Roan, he got startled and ran off to the side!
"Oh dear, this child is still shy around strangers." Elder Roan smiled. "Mel, haven't you always wanted a good