During the following period, the caravan was not attacked. Occasionally, some people had some cautious thoughts, but after seeing the large-scale caravan, they all gave up those unrealistic ideas.
In the carriage, Mel spread out a map and pointed to a place with his finger, "Now we have entered the territory of Kovir. We will probably pass by Saint Thomas City tomorrow morning. We will get off here and then ride back to Fislo from Saint Thomas City. If everything goes well, the sun should not have set when we get home..."
Yavi Hearing that he would be able to return to his hometown tomorrow afternoon and see his parents who had been away for a long time, he felt a sense of fear in his heart. Although he didn't know what he was afraid of, this feeling lingered in his heart and couldn't go away.
Mel noticed that Yavi's expression was a little unnatural, and reached out to touch Yavi's golden curly hair, "I didn't expect that my brother, who is like the god of war, would also show fear."
Yavi did not deny it. He just held the little hand that was constantly stroking his hair and said in a stiff voice, "I don't know what I'm afraid of. I've obviously... obviously become very good and have enough ability to protect my family and let them live a comfortable life, but I'm still... afraid of seeing my mother's disappointed eyes. Why didn't I contact my family and didn't reply..."
Mel firmly held Yavi's somewhat stiff hand and looked firmly into Yavi's eyes, "Don't worry, brother, you won't let us down... never... no matter how you live outside, you will always be our pride."
Looking at Mel's firm eyes, Yavi's heart was no longer shaken. As the caravan camped in place, it was announced that today's journey ends here.
"Saint Thomas City is here, do you want to leave the team here? If so, hurry up and sign with the leader Hawk! Saint Thomas City is here, do you want to..."
Upon hearing that Saint Thomas City had arrived, Yavi and Mel got up, picked up their backpacks, and rushed towards the front of the caravan.
"Sister Mel, classmate Yavi, we are going to say goodbye here. When school starts next year, we will see you again in school." Claire said to Yavi with some reluctance. Mel said goodbye, Mel touched Claire's little head, and told her to take care of herself and be smart during the rest of the journey. The latter nodded with tears in her eyes, Yavi didn't say much, just handed over a black, round spherical object.
"This is Enhanced Grapeshot Bomb that I made. If you encounter any danger or someone is bad for you, just pull this line and throw it over. Generally speaking, no one can hold this thing. Even if Ghoul comes, it can't hold it. But in many cases, the deterrent effect of this thing is more effective than the damage."
"Thank you, classmate Yavi, I will use it carefully, goodbye!"
Yavi and Mel waved goodbye and rushed forward. They wanted to find Hawk to sign and leave the team, and Hawk had promised to refund the fees to them.
Arriving at the front of the caravan, I found that many people were signing to leave. Yavi and Mel joined the team. When it was their turn, Hawk took out a burlap money bag from his waist pocket and threw it to Yavi, "There are three hundred kronor in it, which is more than your travel expenses. Any more will be considered as your hard work."
Yavi did not check it after taking it. After thanking Hawk, he signed with Mel to leave the team.
Walking in Saint Thomas City, Yavi looked here and there from time to time. This was the first time for him to come to Saint Thomas City in his old age. He was curious about the surrounding shops and scenery. Mel had been here many times and had no interest in anything around him.
After having breakfast at the south gate, the two came to the stables and prepared to rent two horses. However, Mel did not know how to ride a horse, so they only rented one. After paying a sum of kronor including the rent and deposit, Yavi rode the horse and took Mel from the south gate, heading all the way towards Fislo.
Along the way, Yavi had no intention of appreciating the scenery. He just rode on and looked at the snow-capped mountains in the distance that had not changed in appearance for more than ten years. Only then did Yavi really feel like he was going home.
Finally, as Yavi kept rushing, at four or five o'clock in the afternoon, a small village that was slightly unfamiliar to him appeared in front of him. Mel also stuck his head out from behind and pointed at Fislo, "We are home Yavi! We are home!"
"Yeah, I'm home..."
Not long after, a man in black robe appeared in the village of Fislo, leading a horse. Sitting on the horse was the eldest lady of the local noble Morgan Family, Mel Morgan.
Seeing Mel return to Fislo, the soldiers guarding the outer gate of the village immediately sent people to report to the lord. Along the way, Mel greeted the surrounding villagers enthusiastically. It seemed that Mel is still very popular in the village, but everyone is very unfamiliar with the man in black robe leading the horse. In addition, the hood covers his face, so everyone speculates that he is the bodyguard hired by Mel.
Passing through the streets of Fislo, the two of them arrived at the inner gate of the castle smoothly. As the door bolt turned, the fence was slowly lifted, and Mel's family members were already at the gate to welcome Mel home.
Herbert stood at the front with Maya on his arm. Maya looked at Mel who dismounted and came over with a smile. Standing next to Herbert was who was already married and had children. Next to Jace, Jace is his wife and his two daughters. Next to Maya is a little lolita with blond hair and blue eyes who looks very similar to Maya. She is looking at Mel expectantly.
As Mel walked up to him, Maya stepped forward and gave Mel a big hug.
"Welcome home, my child. You have endured a lot of hardships at Oxenfurt this year. You have lost weight. You will eat more and replenish yourself when you come back." Maya touched Mel's face intimately.
Herbert also stepped forward, stretching out his arms. Mel plunged into his father's arms, rubbing his head against his father's soft armor. Herbert reached out and touched Mel's long, fiery red hair.
After hugging his father, Jace also came forward to hug Mel and patted Mel's back gently with his hand. Jace's two daughters also hugged Mel's thighs, one on the left and the other on the right, and touched the little heads of the two nieces. Mel gave her sister-in-law a kiss.
Finally, it was the youngest sister Amy's turn. Mel kissed her hard on the cheek. Amy wiped her face in disgust, making the family laugh.
After all the family members interacted, Maya saw the man in black robe and cloak standing aside. At this time, he had just tied the horse and was standing there.
"Mel, this is..." Maya looked at the motionless cloaked man in front of him with some confusion.
"Guess who he is?" Mel didn't say it clearly, but rather playfully let everyone guess his identity.
Herbert took one look and felt that this person was quite powerful, "It should be the mercenary you hired. I will pay him the money later and he can leave if he wants to. You can also stay here."
Mel just smiled and did not speak.
Maya seemed to be sensing something, and slowly walked forward, "Who are you? Why do I feel a familiar feeling in you."
The man in black robe and cloak just stood there without saying a word. Maya slowly stretched out his slightly trembling hands and slowly took off the cloak that obscured his true appearance.
The next second, he saw a young man with blond hair and blue eyes looking at him. His young face was almost exactly the same as that of the boy more than ten years ago.
"I'm back! Mother!"