After getting rid of the unruly, it's official meal time.

And at the time of the official dining at Weken......

"Who?"

Weken stood up and drew his sword from the back of his waist.

A faint, panicked footstep sounded from outside the house.

It seems that there are two people, and the footsteps are a little soft, and it is not easy to discern.

Weken glanced at the silenced Reaya, took a deep breath, and focused on guarding the people outside the room.

Who would patronize such a dilapidated, lifeless village in such a cold and snowy place? Moreover, in the north, it was a battlefield—a dangerous place where two nations threw heavy troops against each other!

Not the Frost Scars that pursued Reyaya. If it were them, they would have smashed the icicle magic mercilessly.

Hands up, slowly walked out. If you dare to be careful, I will kill you. Wei Ken secretly touched the throwing gun on his body, and prepared to meet the enemy with two wielding.

"Please don't kill us!"

A young man's voice sounded, which seemed to be in the midst of a voice change. A little hoarse, unable to wash away the immaturity in his voice.

But for some reason, there seemed to be a hint of reluctance in the young man's supposed immature voice......

"Huh?" Wei Ken raised an eyebrow, "come out." ”

"Yes. ”

A little brown-haired boy, with his head in his hands, winked and cast a quirky glance at Wei Ken in the room. He wasn't afraid, more curious?

And behind him, a young, also brown-haired little girl. She looked at the boy with some concern, her eyes twinkling with fear of strangers.

Weken confronted the two children, and only after making sure that there were no other voices around them did he look confused.

"Child?" Wicken put away his throwing gun, holding his sword in one hand.

Their linen clothing is a bit old. The patches left by the sewing are hinted at the frugality of the owner of the garment.

This kind of attire is only available to civilians. The aristocrats used fine fur fabrics, and even precious silk brought from the East—in short, they did not wear these torn garments.

"Who are you, then?" Weken said, casting his gaze on the boy's face.

It was a face that was supposed to be childish, but it was covered with a calmness that was not as calm as it was for his age. There wasn't much fear of Weken in his brown eyes—the eyes of someone who had been through war.

In contrast, behind him, the short-haired girl he was guarding was more like a child.

"Soldier, this is our home. The boy seemed to have mustered up his courage and said seriously, "We should be the ones who should ask about our identity, right?"

Wei Ken raised his eyebrows slightly: "But this house, but no one has cleaned it for at least a week, right?"

But the little boy was not afraid of the people who wanted him to look up: "We took refuge in a nearby village, but now we are coming back. ”

There are other villages nearby, villages where you can take refuge, and it seems to be closer to your destination. If you're lucky, you'll be able to find a guide and a carriage, which can save you a lot of trouble.

"Really?" Wei Ken nodded, "As you can see, I am a soldier of the Kingdom of Raldor, and I am here to rest for the time being. So...... What about your two children's families? What about your parents?"

"Dead. The boy nodded calmly.

Weken didn't speak.

The girl lowered her head and rubbed her face with one hand. But even so, she still suppressed it and didn't cry.

"It's unfortunate...... "Reaya struggled to sit up and sighed, "Don't scare the poor child, Wei." ”

Weken didn't answer, just inserted the sword back into its sheath.

"We're done with this meal and we're leaving. Wei Ken nodded to the two children, "Also, can you tell me where the nearby village is?"

"Can you exchange food with us?" the little boy did not reply, but made a request that surprised Weken.

Weken glanced at the chicken that was still more than half left in the pot, and then at the little boy who was looking at him in confirmation.

"Yes. ”

Just food, nothing was a problem.

The pot was given to the two little children, and Weken sat aside. Reaya struggled, squirming her bound body, and crawled behind Weken, trying to look at the two children.

"Climb away, you're in the way. Wei Ken watched as Reaya, who had accidentally rolled to his lap and couldn't turn over, was struggling with whether to ask for help.

"Hmph, I don't need your help!" Reaya looked away, as if she was angry.

Who knows? This guy's "tsundere" has already passed a bit, and many times it's completely his own fault.

But it doesn't matter, I don't mean to be the other person's life coach.

Looking at the little boy who was taking care of the little girl's food, nodding in response but always pushing the food to the little boy, the corners of Wei Ken's lips unconsciously rose a little.

Perhaps, this is the family, snuggling up to each other and supporting each other in the cold.

Bring up the troublesome Rayaya......

Reaya blushed and wanted to thank her, but was thrown directly behind by Wei Ken.

Ignoring Reaya's displeasure, Wei Ken looked at the little boy, "Boy, what's your name?"

The boy thought for a moment, then replied, "Shane." ”

"Shane?" Weken nodded, "Is she your sister?"

The little girl who had been glanced at by Weken shrank her head and timidly pulled at Rashane's sleeve.

"Yes. Shane nodded, "Her name is Gnay." ”

"I'm a little curious, how are you going to live in this ruined village in the absence of your parents? I don't see anyone in the village except you. Weken looked back at Shane and asked, "You don't seem to be old enough to hold a sword?"

"Thirteen years old, it's already okay. Shane nodded.

"Thirteen?" Victor nodded silently, then glanced with disdain at Reaya, who had finally sat up.

"Wei, are you looking at me with rude eyes?" Reaya was a little dissatisfied.

"No, nothing. Weken waved his hand.

The two children seemed very hungry, and ignored Victor, who was looking at them from time to time, and gulped down.

"Chicken leg ......," Reaya cried.

"yes, I'm done. Weken nodded, took the water bag from the side, and handed it to Shane, "Drink some water." ”

"Thank you. Shane took the water bag, took a sip of his own, and gave it to his sister Gnay.

"Don't worry, it's not poisonous. Weken smiled, "And, if I'm going to poison it, shouldn't I put it in the soup?"

"No, that woman has always had an expression of wanting to eat, so there is no poison in the soup. Shane shook his head and handed the water bag back, "Thank you, soldier. You're the first soldier I've seen here who would help civilians. ”

Weken shrugged noncommittally and withdrew the hydration bladder.

"Well, although I don't want to say anything more, I suggest that you brothers and sisters better not stay here. After hanging up the water bag, Wei Ken officially said, "You can't survive in this place. ”

"If we can bury the rest of the village, we can live here. Certain...... It must be ......" Shane's eyes flashed with grief and indignation, "This is our home, our only home, and we don't go there...... As long as my sister is here, our home will always be here!"

"Really? I see. Weken sighed.

Family...... Family......

"Are you hungry, Rayaya?" asked Wiken, glancing at Reaya.

"Huh?" Reaya froze.

"Looks like you're not full yet, I'll go get something to eat and come back." Wei Ken said, directly releasing the rope from Reaya's body.

"Aren't you afraid I'll go?" Reaya was a little surprised.

"Where are you going?" said Weken shrugged.

Rayaya's amber eyes darkened: "Yes, I've ......"

Wayken looked at Shane, "Okay, wait a minute, I'll go hunt some knick-knacks and come back." Of course, it's because my 'companions' haven't had enough to eat. ”

Gnay timidly tugged at Rashane's sleeve.

Shane, on the other hand, looked at Wei Ken and said slowly, "Thank you......"

Weken didn't say anything, just straightened his hood and walked out of the house.