Chapter 31: Fleeting
"Draenor! Aim for it in the throat! Alex shouted to Draenor on the other side of the grass.
Draenor let go of the bowstring, and an arrow slashed through the air in a silver streamer that shot straight through the boar's throat.
"Good, so it doesn't call more companions. Jeanne, Boris, put that beast down! ”
As he spoke, two sturdy figures, a man and a woman, jumped from the tree, and pounced to push the wild boar to the ground. One of the girls drew her dagger and stabbed the boar in the chest. The beast gasped and kicked its four hooves violently, and finally a puff of hot air came out of its nostrils, and finally it fell silent.
"Excellent! You've done a great job, and it's another harvest day! ”
In the tribe, Vikiliko and Kakia sit around a campfire, and she is learning how to knit sweaters for children out of wool thread. Children kick soft balls made of sheepskin in the open space and play games like marbles with knick-knacks made of lamb's knee bones.
The hunters returned to the tribal camp with their booty, and when the children saw that the adults had returned, they all stopped their games and ran over.
"Uncle Draenor! Uncle Draenor is back! The children surrounded Draenor, who was carrying the boar, and watched closely at the beast with its terrible fangs on its shoulder.
"Huh? What uncle, I'm only in my early twenties! Draenor said with a wry smile, surrounded by children.
"But Uncle Alex is twenty years old! Which of you is bigger? One mischievous child hugged Draenor's leg and laughed happily, and many more took maple leaves they had picked up from the ground and stuck them in Draenor's trouser legs, belts, and shoes, making him look like a scarecrow.
Vikliko and Kakia laughed as they looked at Draenor, who was overwhelmed by the children. In the more than a month she has known Draenor, she has rarely experienced a truly relaxed life.
"Late autumn has arrived, and there are more and more fallen leaves on the ground. But thanks to Draenor, we have more and more food to eat, and we don't have to worry about wintering. ”
Kakia said softly as she looked at the scene in front of her.
"Draenor is such a good young man, he can hunt, he knows tactics, and even the kids like to stick to him! You must be happy with him, right? ”
"Huh? What...... No, no, he's just a friend and partner I know! Yes, partner! ”
Vikily could feel a change in her ears when she heard this, and she hurried to explain.
"Hahaha, if it's really what you said, you wouldn't mind staying with him, right? You're a smart girl, and you're very good at working, and you can help us a lot. As for Delaenor, Jeanne also has a crush on him. ”
Kakia said, shouting at the young hunters, "Alex! Is this wild boar really big? Who hit it? ”
"It's Jeanne, she stabbed this beast and put it down!" Alex replied.
"Nope! No! If it weren't for Mr. Delaenor's precise arrow, I wouldn't have had a chance! The girl named Jeanne quickly explained.
"Don't be kidding, Jeanne, it's just that you cooperate well, I think you two are a natural pair!" Boris, who has a flat head, took the opportunity to make fun of his sister, but was unexpectedly hit by Jeanne's headbutt.
"Ahh Jeanne, are you a cow? I'll be honest! Boris was thrown to the ground by an angry Jeanne, clutching his head and clutching his head.
"Don't talk nonsense in front of Mr. Delaenau!" Jeanne felt her face as hot as a roasted sweet potato. Seeing this, everyone couldn't help laughing, and Jeanna was so ashamed that she quickly hid in the yurt.
Vicky covered her mouth and laughed. That's right, this guy Draenor obviously had a face like an eggplant when he first heard that he was going to stay here, but he didn't expect that he had fully integrated into the tribe in more than a week, and now he even has a girl who admires him.
But then again, Jeanne is really not a bad girl, not only is she strong and can hunt, but she is also in good shape, and that big man can touch Draenor's chin, right? He has long black and shiny hair, a delicate face, and light brown skin that shines in the sun like a copper coin. Such a good girl is really cheap Draenor!
Vicky thought with a wicked smile. However, if she could really choose to stay, she would really be willing. The longer it can stay, the more likely it is that this happy tribe will be in danger. Even though the tribe has migrated twice since last week, the elusive men in black may still come to the door one day.
Although she had only met once, Vikli knew that those men in black were not easy to deal with. The young people are very strong, but they are not necessarily the opponents of that group, and there are so many children in the tribe.
And then there's Kakia, who, though she still looks like she's in her forties, has lived for nearly three centuries, which is the age of old age for the Lickos. She and her tribe must not be threatened by Deshmeg
"Hmm...... Aunt Kakia, I sincerely hope to stay here and live with you forever. But there's still a lot of mess waiting for us to clean up......"
Vikili didn't want to be separated from Kakia, from this happy tribe. The people here don't have the impatience of the Misarians, nor do they have the rigidity of the royal elders every day. But the more this happens, the more Vicilico can no longer bother this group of good people.
"If that's the case...... Kakia stroked the hair around Viklico's ear and gently held her in her arms.
"We'll miss you, if you have time, remember to come and see us in the Gerick Forest, young people have a good nose, they will definitely find you."
Kakia's body was so soft, and her arms were as warm as the spring sun. Perhaps, the mother's embrace is so beautiful!
In the afternoon, the aroma of meat and bone broth beckons people into the large yurt on the west side of the tribe to prepare for a meal. The steaming broth with thyme, sprinkled with wild pepper and salt for freshness, was such a simple and fragrant dish that Draenor would not be able to relieve a few bowls, and by the time he reacted, a dozen wooden bowls were stacked high at his feet.
Everyone chatted and laughed while drinking soup and eating meat, and the scene was full of joy. Vikily noticed a girl walking behind Draenor with a bowl. The girl tugged at the back collar of Draenor's coat, and he turned his head to see that it was Jeanne.
"Mr. Delanor, it's such a pleasure to see you enjoying my soup like this...... Well, would you like another bowl? ”
Jeanne handed the bowl of broth to Draenor, her little face as red as a plump pomegranate seed, and she lowered her head in her collar.
Draenor almost choked on the broth when he saw the girl so close. Although he could hardly breathe, he still took the broth and praised it.
"Yes, it's really delicious! I've drunk a dozen bowls and still don't think it's enough! You're so good at work! ”
Idiot...... How can anyone praise a girl to her face like this! Vikily heard Draenor and almost squirted the broth.
"Thank you, that's great! It doesn't matter, there are still a few pots of ......" Jeanne became excited when she heard that Draenor liked to drink, and simply brought all the broth by the stove outside to Draenor, one, two, three, a total of four pots of broth in front of Draenor.
"Oops! Jeanne, what are you doing? Are we all drinking? For the first time, Boris saw his sister so generous to anyone other than himself, and he seriously felt the danger of falling out of favor and hurriedly handed his bowl over.
"Boris, what are you making a fuss about? I'll cook it for you later, Mr. Draenor hasn't eaten yet! Jeanne snatched Boris's bowl.
Seeing this, everyone burst into laughter again. Kakia also smiled and motioned to Jeanne to quickly bring out the pot, for fear that Draenor would drink it hard and break her stomach.
After the meal, the crowd said goodbye to Draenor and Vicilico affectionately. Just as Viklico said goodbye to Kakia and was about to pack her backpack and leave, Jeanne quietly approached her.
"Miss Vicilico......" Jeanne was so nervous that she could barely speak, but Vicilico caught a glimpse of her and couldn't help laughing.
"What's wrong? Lovely Jeanne? She deliberately teased Jeanne.
"Huh? That one...... Nothing, nice trip. Seeing Viklico raise her head, Jeanne quickly put her hands behind her back and said hesitantly.
"Hahaha, thank you, I'll miss you too." Vikily knew what Jeanne really wanted to say, and deliberately followed her words.
As soon as Jeanne heard Vikilic's farewell, she immediately came back to her senses, she quickly stepped forward and asked Vikirico with a serious face:
"We ...... Is there a chance to meet again? ”
"Well, it will be, when we are done with everything, we will come back to see you, maybe we can stay a few more days next time!" Vikily said as she put down her luggage, she turned around and hugged Jeanne, who was two heads taller than herself, and put her mouth next to her ear.
"You are a good child, if you have something you want to pursue, be brave and chase it! I missed this opportunity, and I don't know when I will meet again. ”
Jeanne looked blankly at Viklico who threw herself into her arms, and before she could react to what she had said, Viklico had already picked up her luggage and walked to Draenor's side.
"Be sure to come and see us!" Jeanne hurriedly shouted at the two, she felt a little lost in her heart, and the happiness that was close in front of her gradually left her.
Vicilico and Draenor waved their hands and walked away from the tribe toward the north.
"What are you two just muttering about there?" Draenor asked curiously.
"It's nothing, it's better for you to take care of women's affairs. Hey, what do you think of that girl named Jeanne? ”
Draenor held his hand against his chin and pondered for a moment.
"Ah, what a delicious meal she cooks!"
Vicky covered her face.
"It's a shame......