Suddely Became A Child's
The Eps 54

~ "DUMP THE FISH!!"

"NO!! UHUUKK."

Joy ignored Rein's words, she immediately snatched the grilled fish from Rein's hand and threw it.

Then, Moku jumps up to chase the grilled fish to burn it to ashes.

[ .... ]

Croft patted his eel looking at the action performed by Joy and Moku.

Moya's pupils shook. He recalled the memories of the past where the previous contractor had once vomited blood.

~ "Mo-moya apologize, this is Moya's fault. Moya apologizes."

Moya's voice rang out trembling, with tears drenching his cheeks.

Croft let out a long sigh, looking at Moya who looked depressed after seeing Rein coughing up blood.

Rein put on a plain face. He did not understand why the fish had to be burned to ashes? And why is Moya crying?

"I-that's-that's hmph."

Rein looked to the side. He looked at Yuda who was helping him clean the blood from his mouth, with a cold looking look.

Rein gulped. He stared at Croft, who looked at Croft as well.

Croft sighed. He understood the meaning of Rein's gaze.

[Okay, please listen to me-]

~ "Croft!!"

[Oi oi, what are you doing? ]

Joy ignored Croft's speech. She held Croft's collar tightly, and looked at him with a sharp look.

~ "Tell Joy! Where did you get that fish?!"

Croft stunned. She felt surprised, for the first time seeing Joy's angry facial expression.

~ "Jawab Joy! Where did you get that fish?!"

[That, that, i-]

~ "Say it clearly!"

[I picked it up in the ground! ]

Joy blinked her eyes a few times. This was the first time he had heard of a species of fish living in the ground.

Rein put on a flat face.

'Stupid! What nonsense are you saying!'

[Ck, then why don't you just explain. ]

Croft was nervous to see the angry expression on Joy's face, so he said something strange, no, rather very strange.

Rein sighed.

"Close to."

Joy flew over with a confused facial expression. Moya approached Rein with a small sob. Moku walked up to Rein with a lethargic looking face.

"Stay away from me."

Rein pushed Yuda's head with his hand, because Yuda's face was too close to his.

"Don't you say to come closer?"

"You're near me, you stupid knight!"

Yuda fell silent.

Rein nodded in satisfaction, looking at the silent Yuda.

"Listen to me."

"I coughed up blood not because the fish was poisonous, or anything else. That's because- "

Rein paused his words for a moment, then continued his words.

"That's because, I accidentally ate a fish with his bones. So ... My throat hurt and ended up spitting blood."

Rein smiled, having managed to find a reason that sounded reasonable.

Croft had a strange expression hearing the explanation given by Rein.

[Which man eats fish with his bones? ]

'It's better than picking up fish in the ground! What kind of fish live in the soil?'

Croft turned his face away, he had lost an argument with Rein.

Moku stroked his head on Rein's hand, worried that Rein was injured because he was not good at burning fish.

Rein raised Moku's body, and put it on his lap. He stroked Moku's head gently.

"I'm sorry for worrying you guys."

Moya wiped her tears.

~ "You sure it's just that, Rein?"

Rein nodded.

"Don't feel guilty, because you didn't do anything wrong."

Moya looked at Rein's face with a deep look. He felt his heart become calm hearing Rein's words.

~ "Moya understands."

Moya is increasingly determined to be next to Rein and protect her.

"Okay, you guys can continue eating. This time I'll eat it carefully."

Rein took out a new grilled fish, as his own had already turned to ashes. He noticed the others had started eating again.

Croft flew up and sat on Rein's right shoulder.

[Master, why did you buy a skill whose side effects were related to blood? ]

'That's better than dislodging a tooth or shortness of breath.'

Just thinking about it, it had already made Rein goosebumps.

[ Master ... You are no longer alone. ]

Rein remained silent.

[You have parents who love you very much, and wonderful colleagues. ]

[Are you going to leave them? ]

The corner of Rein's mouth twitched.

'Croft, all I want is to go on an adventure instead of leaving them.'

This time the silent Croft heard Rein's thoughts.

'Croft, I want freedom. But that doesn't mean I act freely and at will, without thinking of anything else.'

'In this world only you know me best, what are you worried about?'

Croft clenched his hand.

[I'm just worried about you. ]

This was the second chance Rein had obtained, it meant that it was unlikely that there would be a third chance and so on.

Not everyone gets a second chance to change their life. And, Croft didn't want Rein to waste this opportunity.

Rein sighed.

'Croft, life is hard. And the future is a mystery.'

'We never know what will happen in the future, but that doesn't mean we're afraid to keep moving forward.'

'Life is a choice, and death is destiny.'

'Don't worry about something that hasn't happened yet, or maybe it will never happen.'

Croft took a deep breath.

[I understand, I understand. ]

* * *

"Why are you still here?"

Curran frowned, looking at Morgan who was leaning against the front wall of his study.

"Young Mr. Curran, your words seem intent on driving me away."

Farenzo. This was the first time she had seen any other expression other than the flat face and formal smile that Morgan had on her face.

"Good, if you realize it."

Farenzo stumbled upon Curran's words. He almost dropped the files in his hand.

"I feel hurt, I think our relationship is quite special."

Curran raised one eyebrow.

"Don't say nonsense, our business is done. You can go."

Morgan breathed a tired sigh. His intention wanted to invite jokes, but the person concerned did not understand the direction of the conversation.

"I get it, I just want to meet the kids first, before leaving."

Curran clenched his hand, then stepped away from the place. He still clearly remembered Rein's happy face after chatting with Morgan.

Blue, who was walking parallel to Farenzo, was confused by Curran's mood swings that looked bad after chatting with the man.

Farenzo who walked behind Curran, again smelled a charred scent. He looked at the file he was holding, then looked around.

No trace of burned stuff.

'Is this scorched scent not coming from the kitchen?'

Farenzo nodded in understanding. Maybe Mary was cooking something, then the cooking was scorched.

"Young Curran, do you know where the kids are?"

Morgan asked, having caught up with Curran who suddenly walked at a rapid pace.

"You think for yourself."

"Huh?"