Back To the Beginning
Returned Safely

Long story short, I managed to stop that horse carriage... Even though it almost made him fall over because of a sudden stop.

Of course the Uncle who was driving it was very shocked because of my calling and whereabouts.

He did not expect that we would be able to meet again so quickly.

Well... The world is very narrow.

Not until then, the Uncle was very surprised to find out Evelyn's whereabouts with me.

We inform you of our condition and the reason we are in this position.

Uncle understood and would help us to return back to Monte Rosa.

What a nice guy.

Me and Evelyn thanked him and started to enter through the carriage behind.

Inside the carriage were various kinds of items that seemed to be sent.

It was very late, but uncle still continued to work?

I remember, uncle worked very hard to finance the needs of his family who he lived far away.

The train started walking and left this dark and creepy place. Even though I'm used to it... I can still judge that this place is really scary.

It was very natural that Evelyn was scared to death.

Kitakituk kitakituk

There was only the sound of horseshoe and the sound of items inside the carriage shaking due to the uneven road.

Probably because of fatigue and sleepiness... Evelyn fell asleep leaning on my shoulder.

Today must have been a tough day for him.

Not to mention the busy schedule that awaits him tomorrow. He really needs to rest.

On the way there was only a dim light from the lantern hanging beside the seat of the uncle who accompanied this silence.

Uncle was very brave and confident while walking through the dark forest. There might be bandits or something, right?

Uncle seemed to care nothing for his life.

From uncle's explanation. We are currently outside the city of Monte Rosa whose journey takes almost 2 hours by horse carriage.

Hhh... Very inconvenient! I am currently anxious to lie on a very soft bed!

Time continued to pass, because the voice was always constant, my eyes began to weigh heavily. I really want to close my eyes.

But right now I have to defend myself to stay awake, to accompany Uncle who is focusing on the road in front of him.

Every now and then uncle opens up some small topics to fill the silence and fight drowsiness.

The horse carriage was still walking down the forest that was being blown by the wind.

I'm sorry, uncle, I don't think I'm strong anymore.

I also put myself to sleep because of severe drowsiness.

......................

The voice began to grow noisy, like there were some people talking.

Someone shook my body, trying to wake me up.

"A little while..."

I answered that I managed to get extra time.

But it doesn't seem... My body was shaken again with even greater strength than before.

"Arthur! Arthur!" The light voice of a little girl began to slowly I heard.

I started to open both my eyelids.

My eyelids are sticky and watery and there is a dagger in the corner of my eye.

"Huaahm... hm?"

I turned my head towards the cause I woke up.

There was Evelyn there. Her face was still smooth and sweet even though she had just woken up.

"A, Evelyn... What's up?" I asked while cleaning the eye patch in the corner of my eye.

"Our Arthur has arrived!" he said with great joy.

Is correct. I don't feel the vibrations and sounds of the horse-drawn carriage anymore. We've stopped.

The atmosphere outside is still dark.

Curious about our current position I turned my gaze toward the outside of the horse carriage.

We are now outside the border wall between cities. Only the two on the carriage were still tied to two fit horses.

"Where's Uncle?" ask Evelyn who seems to have woken up earlier than me.

"Uncle is now reporting to the guard post there! Just got."

Evelyn pointed to a point, I followed Evelyn's index finger.

There, the uncle was talking to a border wall guard soldier in full uniform.

Outside the guard post were many horses ready to ride.

Freaky... There are usually only one or two horses each night. But right now, it's very crowded.

Not only that, from outside the walls I could peek at the many soldiers who were patrolling with lanterns in their hands.

So rowdy.

What's actually going on?

I turned my gaze back towards Evelyn, to ask about this.

But when I saw it I immediately got the answer in my head.

"Oh so it is.." I whispered.

"What's up, Arthur?"

"Ah, nothing."

Why am I so slow to realize it? Maybe because I just woke up.

The soldier who was being invited by uncle spoke was immediately startled and hurriedly walked towards the direction pointed by uncle. Towards this horse-drawn carriage.

I started grabbing the pocket inside my coat preparing self data cards and association cards to verify myself.

The soldier in full uniform looked in the direction of the carriage.

Of course it's just me and Evelyn here.

"Ah... Hello, Mister. This is me Arthur and I'm"

"Miss Evelyn has met!!" the soldier shouted towards his back informing his friends.

The soldiers behind him started to row and began to spread information into the city.

Evelyn is very famous, yes...

"Let's Miss Evelyn, I'll take you back, '" said the soldier as he stuck out his arms.

Oi... What about me?

"Eh.. Uh.." Evelyn said confusedly as she looked at me for an opinion.

I smiled and made a signal... 'It's okay you go first.'

Evelyn understood with a slightly guilty face for leaving me.

He needs more rest.

I'm still waiting for a soldier to pick me up.

And he's not coming.

All the soldiers were focused with Evelyn heading into the city first.

I got off the horse-drawn carriage and started walking towards the perimeter wall.

"Well, if so, I resign, yes" said the uncle with a slightly exhausted tone.

There are still many items in the train car that must be sent immediately.

Hasn't had time to reply, uncle has started walking past me.

I flipped my body and grabbed my uncle's hand trying to stop him.

When I got uncle's hand... Uncle immediately spontaneously stared at me in confusion.

"Sorry Uncle... But it's not finished yet."

"really?"

"Yes, we have to report this more clearly."

Seemed still clueless, uncle was forced to follow me into the city.

We were let in without checking.

Susana houses in the city looked calm even though many soldiers who had been pacing with rowdy.

I'm planning to see Noland and Mr. Meinhard. But I don't know where they are...

Maybe a miracle... Suddenly from in front of my body, I saw a luxurious horse carriage speeding towards us.

The next few moments the horse carriage had already arrived in front of us.

Someone inside tried to open the door quickly as if impatient.

I can find out who did it.

My guess is right, it's Noland. Her clothes haven't changed since the last time we met.

He got off the horse carriage and ran straight towards me like a hurry.

His body landed on my body.

Because I was still half sleepy... I couldn't exactly withstand the impact that was happening. As a result, my body was pushed two steps back.

Noland hugged tightly with his face on my chest.

Satisfied with hugging me, Noland took off his embrace and placed both of his hands over my shoulders

"Arthur! You're back! Mercifully... I'm very worried" said Noland.

His innocence was still thick inside him.

"Yes... I'm back."

Smiling, Noland noticed the whereabouts of uncle behind me. He walked up to his uncle and greeted him.

Someone appeared again from the door of the horse carriage in front of me.

That man is Mr.Meinhard.

With an ideal posture, Mr. Meinhard walked gallantly before me.

"You're back, Arthur."

"Yes, Mr.Meinhard. Is Mr.Meinhard worried about me?" I joked as I walked up to Mr. Meinhard and gave him the belongings of the ambushmen.

Mr.Meinhard understood and accepted all the goods I gave him.

"Well... I'm honestly a little worried. It's gonna be hard to find someone like you again."

That compliment?

"Mr.Meinhard, introduce... This person saved my life and Evelyn's, "I said while wearing an uncle in the back who was talking to Noland.

Uncle was shocked to find the famous Mr. Meinhard before him.

I don't know how many times I was surprised.

Uncle immediately introduced himself completely and clearly.

Mr.Meinhard stared at me and then took a deep breath. As if to say, 'All right I'll do.'

Mr. Meinhard invited uncle to get away from the crowd, it seemed like they were going to talk about something important.

Mr.Meinhard likes secrecy.

While waiting, I talked to Noland.

Noland gave me the glove I had left where Evelyn and I had disappeared.

I thank Noland for returning her gift gloves to me.

Next I have to take better care of my belongings.

Afterwards, Noland explained everything that happened during my absence here.

It turned out that the one who filed the search report was Ms. Ariadna. He panicked and suspected Mr. Meinhard of being the mastermind of the kidnapping.

But what's in it for Mr. Meinhard? Wouldn't it be more profitable when Mr. Meinhard managed to cooperate with Evelyn than to kidnap her.

It's possible that Ms. Ariadna did that because of her panic.

After Ms. Ariadna can think more clearly... He apologized to Mr. Meinhard and Noland.

The search continued inside the city for hours but the results were still nil.

And finally it was decided to conduct a search outside the city, in the small villages around Monte Rosa.

Just had a search... Mr.Meinhard, Ms. Ariadna, and Noland get information that Evelyn has returned safely.

Me? Me how?!

Ariadna followed the soldiers who would lead her to Evelyn with gratitude and happiness.

Due to the vagueness of my existence, Noland persuaded Mr. Meinhard to go to the border looking for me.

And that's how I got back to meeting Noland and Mr. Meinhard.

Now it's my turn to tell me what happened.

But he had not yet opened his mouth, Mr. Meinhard and uncle had returned from their secret talks.

Happiness painted on uncle's face. Mercifully...

After that, uncle said goodbye to me and Noland, and thanked Mr. Meinhard.

Uncle went back to his carriage.

A day so long and exhausting.

After uncle was out of sight, I started walking towards the inn to rest.

I also plan to go to the library this morning. I don't want to waste this opportunity!

"Where are you going?" said Mr.Meinhard dismissing me with his words.

"To lodging. I want to sleep again."

"You can't get out of here."

"Heh!? What's-WHAT?" many surprised.

"You're not on the abduction list, and because you disappeared along with Miss Evelyn's disappearance. You're still suspected of being a suspect."

"Huh?! I'm suspect? I'm a victim!" I said defend myself.

"Yes... We believe that too. But you have to prove it later when you're interrogated."

"How can I prove it?!"

There is no CCTV or anything like that.

"Of course with the reporting from the victim, from Miss Evelyn directly."

"Then, just for a little while, right?" I said with hope.

"... Unfortunately Miss Evelyn's schedule is still going to go on. The schedule is so tight."

"JUST TO..."

"You'll stay at the security post for the whole day."

"AHH! NOT AGAIN!"