Nurous people walked around, so loudly conversing, others just quietly roaming around. I shifted my eyes towards the center of the plaza.
A fountain was built upon there, water rising and flowing down. At the top were statues of two figures, a man and a woman, intertwining fingers as they gazed at each other. I assu those were the two gods.
I saw children playing, couples sitting on the grass outside the pavent, and so were just standing around as though enjoying their surroundings.
Colorful flowers planted in different directions, the leaves of trees dancing in the gentle breeze as their shades underneath gave shielding from the warm sunlight. The peaceful and joyful atmosphere graced my presence.
A faint smile erged from my pretty lips.
I went straight to the main attraction — the fountain. The clean water reflected my pretty face as I looked down.
A wind blew past, sending tiny trickles of water from the fountain towards . But I didn’t mind, it wasn’t a big deal compared to this mont. I felt a sense of freedom…
“Are the other plazas the sa as this one?” I asked Estevan.
“There are so differences.”
“I see.”
I took a deep breath, savoring the fresh air and the serenity of the mont. I looked around, then by the street, I saw a lot of people gathering in a single place. It appeared to be so store. I saw one person erging from the crowd carrying what appears to be wooden souvenirs? They were in the form of a knight, and one was in the form of a bird.
I suppose they were called figurines. I should get one as a souvenir and rembrance. When I looked around so more, I noticed the group of adventurers again, taking a montary rest to enjoy the view, I presu.
They were not that far from , so I could faintly hear them.
“Sure is nice to have so peace and relax,” said the one in the light robe.
I casually looked around, so I wouldn’t be noticed as soone suspicious or anything. I’m already wearing a cloak, so that’s a small suspicious sign.
“You’re right, it's a pretty good place compared to dangerous forests where we could be suddenly attacked,” a man’s voice said.
Their voices were a little rough to hear and blended with the surrounding noise, but I’ll manage.
“By the way,” said another man. “You didn’t forget we’ll need to buy you a knife, right?”
“Oh yeah,” said the girl. “Guess we’ll go to the smiths then before leaving the city.”
“I might also buy one for ,” said another girl.
“Then shall we go?” asked a man.
“A mont.”
The smiths!
Finally! Soone that could lead to one.
“Estelia, you alright?”
“Oh yes, I was only admiring the view.”
The adventurers were about to leave, I needed to find a way to get rid of Estevan. I couldn’t let him see buy daggers after all. He’ll just refuse. Worse, he might get confused and suspicious of if I just desired and bought daggers out of the blue.
I quickly thought hard and recalled my surroundings. There must be sothing that would be useful. Then...
I had an idea.
“Brother. Let’s go there.”
I pulled him by the sleeve and pointed towards the souvenir shop. That will be the place where I will lose him.
“Oh? There?”
“Yes, I saw so wooden works, is that what they sell there?” I asked as we walked towards the store.
I sneaked a glance to my back, and the adventurers were already leaving. Heading towards due north.
Tch.
I conjured the map from my mories in my head, then added the direction the adventurers were heading. All of those and I made predictions on which road they would be taking. However, this would only be good at the first mont. Any longer and I will lose them.
I was not personally familiar with the city. So it was another variable that may result in my failure. Better hasten up.
“Indeed, figurines. Quite an impressive work I should say. Locals and tourists commonly visit it, as you can see,” my brother explained.
With rushed steps, we now stood behind the crowd. I looked around, there was also a crowd that kept passing by us, this number of people will be required.
“I want so. They look interesting.”
I said to Estevan while looking him in the eyes.
“In that case, we’ll grab so. Co on.”
I froze as I reluctantly glanced at the crowd.
“Um… there’s too many people,” I said with a shaky voice and frightened eyes.
I was a sheltered princess. Therefore, it should only be expected that I would be very anxious when surrounded by nurous strangers, and commoners at that. They were different from the people of the palace.
Also, the amount of people here was not the sa as the places we visited earlier. It wouldn’t be strange that I would be reluctant now.
“... I see.”
“Then what about you buying so for ? I don’t want the stocks to run out on .”
“But—”
“I’ll be fine. There’s no need to worry. I can take care of myself if I just stay here. That’s fine, right?”
He looked around with wary eyes.
“I suppose.”
“Then please hurry, there's still more people coming.”
I pushed him forward, urging him to hurry up.
“... Alright, very well. Be careful here, okay?”
“Certainly.”
“I’ll be back in a mont. Ah, what do you want precisely?”
“Hm, I don’t know really, just sothing that looks cute!”
He chucked. “Alright. I’ll hurry.”
He separated from and squeezed through the crowd. Slowly, many obstacles had begun to take him away from my view.
I’m so sorry about this, dear brother. I’m sure my actions will put you in a tight spot...
As he entered within a few more, I made my move. He was a knight, and I’m sure I had to be extra careful, I must leave no trace in my movent.
I stepped back several tis. My steps were completely silent, devoid of all sounds, light, gentle, and agile as I disappeared into the crowd.
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