
Upon awakening, Leo immediately said what had just happened to Reina. As for Selene as well as Artemis, he only delivered it in part.
"What?! You have any acquaintances in the village of Rarth?!" Shouted Artemis whose two eyes looked so sparkling.
"Well, that's how. So maybe I'll see him now."
Leo's words made Selene and Artemis a little confused. Why all of a sudden and why right now.
Leo realized that he would not be able to keep this secret forever. But at least for now.... He didn't want to cause a fuss and had a lot of trouble with it.
Reina immediately walked into Leo's room. Take and put back his gear. So did Artemis and Selene who started preparing herself.
As for Leo himself, he went towards one of his subordinates who was cooking for lunch.
"Well, Mr Leo! Is there anything I can help you with?" Asked the woman after realizing her presence. The other woman who was also cooking seemed to turn her eyes towards Leo.
"Look.... I'm gonna go. Ask Ferry to take care of things while I'm away. It's money for you to live as long as I'm gone." Said Leo while laying 5 platinum coins.
"Well.of course.... But why all of a sudden, Mr Leo?" Ask the woman confused. He didn't even seem interested in the money.
While Leo himself can only put on a slightly stiff face. His feelings were very bad about this series of events that had just happened.
Great opportunity.... Maybe the Demon King has started to move again or something. But the view he saw was different.
'If you recall, are not all the piles of corpses Satan? Civil war? What the hell is going on?' Leo asked himself the confusion in his mind.
But he soon returns to the real world and replies to the woman's question.
"I'm reminded of something I need to do. So, keep the house and the tavern fine as long as I'm gone. Understood?" Said Leo while stroking the woman's brownish hair.
With a flushed face and a slightly open mouth, the woman replied excitedly.
"Prepare to do it, Mr Leo!"
After the problem was over, Leo now went back into his study. Raise the box containing the holy sword of Feris as well as some other supplies. It also included a sack full of Mana stones and several small crates.
Leo carried them slowly one by one and put them in a horse-drawn carriage that was placed in front of the inn.
Meanwhile, Reina who had finished wearing the armor and robes of her church soldiers immediately came down to help Leo.
"No, I can do it myself. Your hand is still not healed, is it?" Leo's words stopped Reina's goodwill to help.
"But...."
"Miss Reina, let me." Said Selene who was now wearing her black and red clothes. A fairly large bow was clad in his back. So were the 3 bow containers that hung on the waist of the white haired woman.
"Good time, Selene. Help me lift this box." Leo commands while pointing towards the crate with those 60 supplies. Includes a crate containing groceries and supplies for at least 1 week.
Although the incident just now was a command from the Goddess, but Leo still could not run away from his responsibilities in this world. Including his responsibility to Feris the hero in Eastfort to continue to send the reinforced equipment.
"Hhhhhhh!!"
The two were seen trying hard to lift the large and heavy chest. Artemis, who had just finished, helped. Although the power is almost not felt.
On the other hand, Reina could only see from afar. He looked at his left arm which was still full of bandages. And other parts of his body.
'When will this curse be healed?'
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'Braa!!!'
Leo, Selene and Artemis finally managed to put the big crate inside the horse carriage. The car is a little full. But still enough to fill two people, while 2 or 3 more people can sit in front.
In the distance, a group of subordinates of Leo walked leisurely while carrying a lot of wooden boxes.
They just finished shopping to meet their weekly needs. When they all saw Leo preparing his chariot....
"Master Leo! What's going on?" Ask one of the men.
"I'm going to the village of Rarth. Hmm. true too. Buy me another horse. I'm not sure she can pull it off alone." Said Leo watching his horse that was still tied to the train that was now so heavy. Not to forget, he threw two pieces of platinum coins.
"By soon, Sir!" Reply The man while immediately running towards the market.
"The big village in the middle of the forest, huh? Is there something there?" Ask another man.
The eyes of the 7 men also appeared wide open along with his smile. They are waiting for this day to come.
“Ti-not at all!”
“We are just waiting for the day we can act!”
“That's right, Mr Leo! Don't blame yourself!”
Hearing that, Leo smiled back and replied to their words.
“Thanks. I'm really proud of you all. Now, get ready.”
After all, all this time they had only been training every day waiting for the coming time when they would carry out the escort duties.
"Ready, Mr Leo!"
"Finally, our first mission!"
"I can't wait to avenge those ruthless bandits!"
Seeing such high enthusiasm from his subordinates, Leo himself actually felt very happy. It's just....
"Wait. 2 people will stay here and guard this inn. Then free the herb shop for a while, or if you can take care of yourself and one more person guarding this inn.
Anyway, we can't leave the two women in this inn alone. Understood?" Ask Leo again.
Honestly, they really want to go out with Leo. Helped him in getting through a lot of problems during the trip. But knowing that only 6 people can come along....
"Who will stay?"
"Either.... I really want to come."
"I am too."
"But keeping the inn, isn't that just as important?"
"I know that. But I want to fight those bandits and...."
Leo let their discussion run its course. Not wanting to impose their will.
Maybe if anyone feels unprepared, or afraid of death, can stay in this inn. Take care of what has been built all this time.
While the rest of the brave will follow Leo on the journey as far as 5 or 6 days through the thick enough forest with a speed that will certainly be reduced.
Meanwhile, Artemis and Selene had been sitting inside that horse carriage. Occupy the remaining 2 seats due to the fullness of the item quickly. Leave Reina to sit in the front seat together with Leo.
After a while....
"alright. I'm gonna stay. I'm still not sure of my own abilities."
"Me too, I think I'm better suited to keep that potion shop."
Seeing that, Leo felt relieved because there was no problem that was not needed. But before that....
"The good decision. By the way, this is my workroom door. If I haven't been back for 3 weeks and Lucas's come to pick up the book, please get it in my study.
Besides, I entrust you to take care of everything in it. If you all work well, I won't hesitate to obey your one wish as long as it's possible." Said Leo while giving the key to him.
"Tu-wait first?! Mr Leo's office?! Nah! I can't take on this responsibility and...."
"I believe you." Leo interrupted his words while patting him on the shoulder.
After all, the division of tasks was completed. Everyone had been wearing thin armor equipment with iron swords and wooden shields.
Someone who was sent to buy a new horse also arrived after a short time. While Leo was tying the horse to his chariot, the man immediately prepared himself with all his equipment.
The preparation was ripe even though it was a little rushed. Immediately, Leo got into the front seat of his carriage before helping Reina to ride it.
While 6 bodyguards with sufficient equipment will walk. 3 on the left and 3 more on the right of the horse carriage.
Not only that, Leo also brought some of his money just in case it was possible, he could buy land in the village to manage.
And finally....
A new adventure begins.