"These two are the same two who fell from the sky a few days ago."
Rujierd explained in a deep voice, trying to keep his tone calm.
However, the blue-haired youth standing opposite him seemed not to have listened to him at all.
"I have no obligation to let people of unknown origin stay in the village."
His tone was cold and harsh, leaving no room for negotiation.
"They're just starting out in society!"
Rujierd Rudd frowned.
"Please leave the village."
The young man kept repeating the same sentence.
How could you be so selfish?!
The anger could no longer be contained.
Rujierd lunged forward and grabbed the other man by the collar.
The air suddenly became tense.
"Well--"
Rudeus sighed helplessly.
If this stalemate continues, a real fight might break out today.
So he slowly walked forward and came to the blue-haired youth.
Then she reached out and took off the necklace from her neck.
That was a gift that Roxy gave him when they parted ways.
The green pendant swayed gently in the air.
With just one glance, the young man's pupils suddenly contracted.
"This... this necklace--!"
He practically pounced on her and snatched the necklace away.
Rudeus didn't flinch, letting him hold it in his hand and examine it repeatedly.
The next moment, he suddenly raised his head.
"Why do you have our family's guardian necklace?!"
" Roxy gave it to me."
Rudeus answered calmly.
boom--
It was as if a thunderclap had exploded in my ears.
"What?!!"
The young man gasped in shock.
Immediately afterwards, he gripped my shoulders tightly with both hands, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.
"Is Roxy still alive?!"
She is my daughter!
"Tell me quickly! Where is she now?!"
His demeanor was completely devoid of the indifference he had displayed moments before.
"He's doing very well."
Rudeus nodded.
"And she has already become King Rank Water Mage."
"If nothing unexpected happens, we should still be in the Central Continent."
Upon hearing this, the young man seemed to suddenly lose all his strength.
thump--
He collapsed to the ground.
His head was bowed, and his shoulders trembled slightly.
It was an emotion that had been suppressed for a long time and was finally released.
A moment later--
He suddenly raised his head and let out a long, strange shout towards the sky:
"Yoga-da-ah!!!"
The sound even carried throughout half the village.
"..."
Rudeus's lips twitched slightly.
"Um... don't rush to apply oil."
We haven't introduced ourselves yet.
The young man then realized what was happening.
Rudeus then spoke first:
" Rudeus Greyrat Roxy's disciple, currently an Emperor Rank mage."
"Emperor... Emperor Rank?!"
The young man's eyes widened again.
The impact he suffered today has clearly exceeded his capacity to withstand it.
After being stunned for a long time.
He scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.
"Ahem... My name is Rokari."
" Roxy's father."
"Ha?!"
Before I could even speak, Eris next to me cried out first.
She looked Rokari up and down, her face full of disbelief.
You look about the same age as us, right?
"He's already a father?!"
Rokari smiled.
"I forgot to mention, the average lifespan of the Migurd Tribe is about two hundred years."
"Furthermore, after the age of fourteen, one's appearance generally doesn't change much."
"I see..."
Rudeus couldn't help but sigh:
"What an enviable race."
Which adult hasn't fantasized about staying young forever?
This is practically cheating.
"Since he's Roxy's student, he's one of us."
Rokari solemnly said:
"It's not appropriate to chat while standing at the village entrance."
"I'll contact the village chief and arrange accommodation for you."
After saying that.
He slowly closed his eyes.
It appears completely still.
But I always feel like I'm communicating with people in some special way.
(Oh...)
(Others might not be able to hear this.)
(But I might not.)
(What are they even talking about?)
Mind-Reading Technique
The magic flowed silently.
The next moment.
A voice echoed in my mind.
"Village chief... Roxy is still alive."
"She even became a teacher..."
"It was her student who brought the message back personally."
"..."
Rudeus withdrew his magic without expression.
That's enough, we already know the details.
It would be somewhat impolite to eavesdrop any longer.
Although he didn't mind.
Approximately two minutes later.
A figure walked towards them from a distance.
He was an older man with blue hair.
Beside him were two blue-haired girls who bore a striking resemblance to Roxy.
"These must be Roxy's friends, right?"
The man said with a smile.
"Nice to meet you."
Rudeus also bowed.
Rudeus Greyrat.
"That's really interesting."
The other party looked at the group with great interest.
"He mastered the Demon God Tongue at such a young age."
"And she's also Roxy's student."
"In that case, they are distinguished guests of our Migurd Village."
As he spoke, he turned to look at the girl beside him.
" Rowin, take the guests to the prepared rooms."
"Yes, Village Chief."
The girl nodded slightly.
He then led the group into the village.
Finally, I can get a good look at the place where Roxy grew up.
only...
The further in he went, the more subtle Rudeus's expression became.
This village--
It's really too simple.
Moreover, looking around, there were hardly any adult men to be seen.
On the contrary, blue-haired girls of all ages can be seen everywhere.
Fucifera...
Imperial Lolita...
Shao Luo...
Young radish...
Many were even secretly observing them with curiosity.
For a moment, Rudeus's gaze involuntarily wandered around.
The girls he was looking at all blushed slightly.
Tsk tsk--
It's hard not to draw parallels from this scene.
" Rudeus!"
Eris suddenly glared angrily at Rudeus.
"You've been peeping at those girls ever since just now!"
"Abnormal!"
"Pervert!"
"Lolicon!"
"Wait, wait, wait--"
He immediately raised his hands in surrender.
This is serious defamation.
How did that make you a lolicon?
Rudeus said in a very serious tone:
If life were a book...
"I just happen to prefer reading the earlier chapters."
The air fell silent for a second.
Then.
"Huh--"
Eris took a half-step back, her face full of disgust.
"How can he say he's a lolicon so confidently?"
"OK."
Rudeus raised an eyebrow.
"It seems Eris has learned to slander people."
You'd better not get into my bed tonight.
"Who told you to call me a lolicon?"
"Who... who wants to climb into your bed?!"
Eris blushed instantly.
Their voices rose a few decibels.
That flustered look only made him more adorable.
Not long after.
Rowin stopped in front of a small tortoise house.
"We've arrived. This house is usually unoccupied; you can stay here tonight."
She handed the key to Rudeus.
"Put your luggage down and rest for a bit."
"Also, the village chief asked me to inform everyone to come to his house for dinner tonight."
"No problem."
Rudeus took the keys.
"But we don't have much to organize, we just need to familiarize ourselves with the route."
"You can go now or in the future."
"Then please follow me."
So they went to the village chief's house again.
As expected of the village chief.
The house was noticeably larger than those of the other villagers.
"They've arrived," Rowin said.
"So fast?"
The village chief smiled and waved his hand.
Dinner will take a little longer.
Please have a seat.
Then.
The three of them sat on the ground and began to chat idly.
Let's start by talking about Roxy's recent situation.
He then talked about my experience teaching Eris in Roа.
Then there are the various encounters after being swept into another continent by Teleportation Magic.
Time slips away unnoticed.
When Rudeus came to his senses...
Eris was already asleep in his arms.
She was quietly nestled against him, her breathing even and long.
Seeing this, they did not continue to disturb them.
After bidding farewell to everyone, he returned to his residence.
At this moment, Rokari suddenly stopped Rudeus and said:
" Rudeus, when do you plan to depart?"
"It should be first thing tomorrow morning..."
"So fast!"
Is that so?
"Could you at least come over to our house for a visit?"
( Roxy's house... there's no doubt we have to go there.)
"Of course, no problem. We'll come tomorrow morning."
"That's great! I still have many questions I want to ask you."
"Okay, it's getting late, goodnight."
There are two separate rooms in the house.
Rujierd lived alone in one room, while Rudeus and Eris lived in the other.
As night deepened, the chirping of insects filled the air outside the window.
Rudeus gently placed Eris on the bed.
He then lay down beside her, and the day's exhaustion finally washed over him.
One last look at Eris's beautiful sleeping face, and I couldn't resist giving her a light peck on the cheek.
Before long, consciousness slowly sank into sleep.