Chapter 37: Parting
Orpheus smiled genuinely at the two of them, "I'm so glad to see you again." ”
To some extent, Orpheus can be regarded as having the aura of the protagonist...... A thought crossed Ryan's mind.
Orpheus did not have the same handsome appearance as the paladin in the broadest sense of the word, on the contrary, the corners of his mouth were noticeably slanted when he smiled. It stands to reason that if he were a player, Orpheus's charisma would not be enough to support him to become a paladin, but the reality is that Orpheus has not only become a paladin, but his partners also trust him very much and are willing to do what the other party tells him.
"You're leaving?" Ryan gently stroked his beloved turnip, I don't know if it's an illusion, I haven't seen the horse for two days and seems to have eaten a lot of fat, "Go to the Golden Lion Regiment in Norvia and register as a real paladin?" ”
Orpheus's eyes lit up, and even his voice involuntarily rose several decibels, "Hmm! We waited for a day, and we've really been waiting for a long time! ”
Ryan can understand Orpheus's mood, the Golden Lion Regiment is the holy place in the hearts of almost all holy warriors, it is rumored that there are as many as thirty-six holy warriors who have reached the legendary level alone, and there are even more holy warriors under the legend and various different paths of advancement, and it is normal for Orpheus to feel excited because of this.
However, just as Ryan said "Good luck to you" and was about to ride away with Athea on horseback, Orpheus suddenly invited, "Lord Ryan, Miss Athea, would you like to join us?" ”
Orpheus has a lot of respect for Ryan. Jeffrey's affair had nothing to do with Ryan, but not only did he help, but he was even very seriously injured for it!
So this made Orpheus already in his heart, seeing the other party as someone who could be trusted and trusted.
This is not to say how innocent Orpheus is, on the contrary, combined with his own experience of three years of wandering abroad, Orpheus knows very well how rare it is for Ryan to be as upright as Ryan.
“…… Uh, together? ”
"Yes, together," Orpheus said seriously, looking into Ryan's slightly surprised eyes, "If I remember correctly, the two of you should be going to Potter Town, if that's the case, wouldn't it be just right!" My destination was Norvia, and if I wanted to get to that city, I had to pass through the small town of Porter. ”
"In that case, let's see who gets to Potter Town first," Ryan laughed, "Of course, it's just a contest, and no bets are set." ”
Orpheus is a paladin, and because of this, Ryan doesn't really like to walk around this kind of person.
The reason is very simple, paladins are a profession of good nature, they are accustomed to a high moral code of conduct for themselves and their companions, and Ryan does not like this feeling of restraint, he longs for the kind of free and adventurous life.
On the other hand, Orpheus was very reluctant to hear the news, and he already saw Ryan as a young man worthy of respect and a role model for himself.
So, how could he let Ryan leave him so easily?
Unfortunately, it backfired, and at Lane's half-joking, half-serious insistence, Orpheus finally had to agree.
"I'll be waiting for you two in Pottertown!"
Orpheus said reluctantly as he faced Ryan and Althea.
"Maybe we'll be waiting for you," Ryan said with a smile as he pulled the reins, "Alright, without further ado, let's go first." ”
"Captain Mano, Miss Jero, it's a pleasure to see you again on our departure, but does that mean that Althea and I will have to repeat the words we said goodbye to you again?"
Precocious imp...... Ma Nuo scolded in his heart, laughed and said, "Don't be so troublesome, I wish you all a smooth journey." Also, I've always been here, so I can come back often when I don't have to. ”
"Jeffrey's Tavern will always be open 24 hours a day," Gerlo said with a smile, her smile a little more emotional than the polite and soft one, "No, or maybe it's going to be renamed 'Gerlo's Tavern.'" ”
"A very good name, Miss Jacky," Ryan commented with a smile, "and it seems that you have a great talent for naming things. ”
Then, without waiting for Jieluo to react, Ryan immediately clamped his legs again, "Then this time it's really gone, and there will be a period later, everyone!" ”
At that time.
Mixed with Ryan riding a turnip, he went away.
A wind blew.
It blew through the leaves and grass in and around Linktown, making a beautiful rustling sound.
It was as if the dancers were singing, or as if the surrounding trees were singing an aria for the fate of Geoffrey and his mourning companions.
……
A few days later.
"So, when you just made a bet and didn't set anything else, didn't you expect that you would lose?" Althea looked at Ryan and commented in a calm tone, "It turns out that we are lost again. And I'm sure you're looking for a new excuse in your head right now, because the information we've given on the map of Linktown is quite detailed. ”
"No, you're wrong again, Athea," Ryan shook his head, "can you recall that we got lost the other day?" ”
"But does that have anything to do with what I just said?" Althea glanced at Ryan, "It's okay, Ryan, since I've chosen to venture with you, nothing should get in my way down this path." Get lost? Like you said, it's part of the adventure. ”
"I'm glad to see you say that, but if you look at the map yourself, you can tell that I'm 'deliberately' not following the right path," Ryan sighed in a wistful wistful, "It's a pity that although you are talented in magic, you are even more knowledgeable about geography than me." ”
Well, he was right, he really didn't understand that, but what did he mean by what he said just now?
Just then, Ryan's voice came again.
"Hey, I think you have time to get frustrated, so why don't you take the time to prepare your appetite for the next halfling-produced meal, which is definitely worth the taste."
“…… Big, big meal? ”
Althea thought she had misheard.
"Yes, it's a big meal, and it's made by halflings, you know what that means," Ryan laughed, "Remember, there's more to adventure than getting lost, there's also delicious food!" ”