Chapter 387 - Last Night in the Land of demi-humans
Chapter 387 - Last Night in the Land of demi-humans
After we parted with Raymond, a man called us over. We found him at a bar adjacent to the officers' section of the palace, and took up questions.
- We need to talk a little.
- Hmm? With me? About what?
It was Lucias Lawrence. The earthmage is of the same lineage as the warlock Linford Lawrence, whom we fought in Barubor.
Although there was no one besides Lucias, Ligdarf, and the bartender, it is not known whether anyone else should have listened to our conversation. Noticing Fran's glance across the two of them, Lucias hurried to explain.
“Mister Ligdarf, my comrade in arms. I don’t mind him hearing everything. The bartender also keeps secrets like a true professional.
That is, we will talk like that. Well, since he doesn't mind, then we don't need to worry.
- Have you heard the name "Linford Lawrence"? Where did you hear it? Have you met him?
- Yeah.
We knew about him, of course. Is he really his relative? In that case, you need to tell him how Linford died.
But before Fran opened her mouth, Lucias dropped his head in silence.
- Excuse me.
- What?
- All the evil that this man brought to people cannot be justified. Tell me how did you meet this villain?
We just mentioned the name, and he already reacted like this. It was clear that this was a difficult subject for Lucias. It seemed that he felt such guilt that he could not even raise his head.
“As his son, I am obliged to apologize for him.
Hmm? A son? So that's why there is such a difference in age between them. Is he human? If Lucias is really Linford's son, then he should have had a child that way at 60. If he is not an elf or something like that, then it sounds strange …
Although no, this is completely impossible. And Fran, by the way, could not contain her surprise either.
- Hey Fran. We didn't even think that he had children, maybe it's not worth talking like that directly? I asked.
- No. We were the ones who killed Linford. Since he really is his son, we must tell you.
- I know that my apology is not enough …
Oh, I got it. He decided that since Fran couldn't say a word, it meant she was angry.
- No no. I was just surprised that you are his son.
- And that's it.
“Besides, I have to apologize too.
- Apologize?
- Yeah. Linford is killed.
Fran told everything without hiding the tension in her voice. About how his father became our enemy. Fran talked about her fight with Linford, and then I supplemented her story about how other adventurers helped in defeating him. Everything from start to finish.
We didn't know how he would react. Although Lucias seemed to be ashamed of Linford himself, he was still his father. I don't think he would have given it as an offense …
"So Linford is … dead?"
Lucias asked again, not hiding his shock at what he heard, which was completely unsurprising.
- I … I am very sorry to you.
- No no! Nothing to apologize for! You protected Barubora. There is not one bit of a bad thing in this!
- But …
- On the contrary! On the contrary … Apologize …
- M?
“I chased Linford for years to send him to his grave with my own hands.
It seems that Lucias, as a child from a warlock family, endured harassment for many years for this reason. Therefore, over the years, his hatred of warlocks and evil spirits only intensified. When he spoke of Linford, I saw on his face the deepest hatred for him.
- I had to stop all that series of misfortunes that my father brought to people. But you did it instead of me. I don’t have enough words to thank you …
Lucias saluted us by kneeling down on one knee and raising his right fist in front of his face, placing it on the palm of his left hand. It looks like it was a gesture of the utmost respect.
Of course, I couldn't resist using Deception Control just in case, but I didn't find a trace of a lie. Both his hatred of Linford and his gratitude to Fran were true.
“Now my years of incessant worry have come to an end. Now I can visit my mother's grave with good news.
Tears welled in his eyes, and Lucias, after thanking us several more times, went to his private room with Ligdarf.
“I thank you for freeing my friend from his hardships.
- Yes, thank you.
It looks like he really endured a lot. It's good that we had the courage to tell you about Linford. No, only Fran had the courage, not me.
After that, it was time to speak with the Adventurer's Guild Representative who has completed all preparations for the sale of our trophies. We've put all the demonic beasts the guild hoped to see on the training ground. Of course, it was impossible to take out all of them, so we limited ourselves to selling about 150 copies.
Even the representative of the guild could not maintain a neutral expression from the sight of many animal corpses neatly laid out on the site. Seeing the strongest monsters killed with a single blow to the heart, and especially tough beasts with severely crippled skin or scales, seemed to give him a good idea of ??Fran's strength. Still, there were some very strong animals among them. However, given that people who specialize in cutting and evaluating usually sag in terms of combat power, this was not surprising.
- Well, let's finish this before the morning! Payment will also arrive at about the same time!
- Yeah.
However, it didn't take long before this fear turned into awe. So half-beast and good - that they respect strength. Undoubtedly, they see Fran as a real heroine.
- Let's go back to our room? - I said.
- Yeah.
Tomorrow morning we are heading to Graysier. If you don't go to bed now, Fran won't wake up in time. Although in which case, I can carry it using telekinesis.
Oddly enough, this time I fell asleep myself surprisingly quickly.
- Fran! Iwaited for you!
- Mea, what happened?
In the room Fran was waiting for Mea, already dressed for bed. When it comes to that, Mea wore a loose white nightgown. She was very, very good.
- And what happened? Nothing! This, here!
- M?
- But, here's the thing …
Nothing was clear from Mea's words. Although no, I understood what she wanted to say.
- The Young Lady is trying to say that since this is the last night in the palace, she would like to sleep with Fran.
- I wanted to say it myself!
Ah, that's it. Tied to Fran as always.
- That's exactly what I wanted to say, let's sleep together!
- Yeah. Good. But maybe then Urusi will be with us too?
- Urusi?
Urusi barked questioningly.
From behind Fran peeped out Urushi, apparently responding to his nickname. On his face and without words it was possible to read: "Do you need something?" Judging by his slightly haggard face, he was given plenty of food at the thanksgiving evening.
“He did a great job today, so we'll sleep together. Good?
- That's how it is. I'm not against. After all, Urusi and my comrade too!
- Won!
Urusi barked happily. It looks like his mood immediately improved.
So, on the last night in the Land of Half Beasts, Fran and Mea had their little bachelorette party. True, their conversations boiled down to the topics of battles with monsters, and the dangers they had to face during their adventures. But since they have fun together, I don't mind.