49. The last farewell before departure

　　[You and Artolis returned to the village. ]

　　[Kay was walking around the entrance of the village with a worried look on his face. ]

　　[You know he is so anxious because he lost track of you. ]

　　[But you decided not to say anything - pretending to be confused is sometimes a great wisdom. ]

　　[Artolis didn't know that Kay had been following her. ]

　　[She was in a happy mood and said hello warmly. ]

　　"Brother!"

　　Artolis, who was sitting in front of Ian, waved happily.

　　"We're back!"

　　Seeing Artolis and Ian sitting on the same horse, Kau had the idea of drawing his sword.

　　"Artolis! What are you doing! Come down quickly!"

　　"How can you just sit on the same horse as other people!"

　　This time, before Artolis could speak, Ian had already spoken:

　　"Kay."

　　"I'm just taking Artolis to get familiar with the horse."

　　"Are you familiar with this horse?"

　　Kai immediately focused on the horses beneath the two of them - he had not forgotten Ian's promise.

　　Ian knows this too.

　　He nodded: "Well, I plan to give this horse to Artolis."

　　Surprised, but not completely surprised.

　　Kay thought it was Ian's rhetoric, but he didn't expect that he meant what he said.

　　"Are you serious?" he asked doubtfully, "Are you really going to give this horse to Artolis?"

　　"Brother!"

　　Artolis couldn't stand it anymore.

　　"What kind of expression are you looking at! Mr. Ian really wants to give this horse to me. He even asked me to name the horse!"

　　"Even with a name, it doesn't mean anything!" Kay still looked worried, "What if there is a price?"

　　"These city people are very scheming."

　　Seeing this, Ian did not refute.

　　He dismounted silently and came to Kai.

　　"Then I won't touch this horse from now on."

　　"Tomorrow morning, I will leave here too - so you don't have to worry about the cost, right?"

　　It's not that Ian said these words just to deal with Kai.

　　He really knew he had to go.

　　There is no way to kill Artoris now - the magic in her is too powerful.

　　Then the correct thing to do is to go back and report to Morgan.

　　Moreover, the front line has been completely defeated, and there will definitely be chaos waiting for him and Morgan. They must discuss the next strategy in advance.

　　"..."

　　Kay was speechless for a moment.

　　Ian patted him on the shoulder with a slight smile on his face, and when passing by him, he seemed to say something murderous and heart-wrenching.

　　"Your sister is awesome."

　　"Eh?"

　　As soon as Kay realized what Ian's words meant, he was knocked on the head again by Artoris who dismounted.

　　"Brother! Are you serious! Why do you doubt Mr. Ian like that!"

　　"He is a good man!"

　　"I..." Kay couldn't explain.

　　Hearing all this, Ian couldn't help but reveal a proud smile.

　　[The sun leaves Britain temporarily. ]

　　[You decide to rest in the same place as the knights. ]

　　[They had no idea that someone with your status would be willing to do this, and they were all a little grateful despite the surprise. ]

　　[You started chatting with them. ]

　　[You learned more about the situation on the front line from them. ]

　　[They described vividly the power of Vortigern's army, and at the same time they felt extremely sorry that you and Morgan were not on the front line. ]

　　[But only you know that even if you and Morgan are on the front line, you can't change this outcome. ]

　　[This is a losing battle, and you and Morgan are nothing more than fraudsters who have been exposed. ]

　　[But you didn't gain everything. ]

　　[At least you have further confidence in Vortigern's power. ]

　　[Its daybreak. ]

　　[You woke up first. ]

　　It's not that Ian doesn't want to sleep longer, but there are too many things to think about.

Insomnia after a long time.

　　Ian stood up and walked outside without making any noise.

　　But he never expected that as soon as he came out, he saw Artolis walking by carrying a bucket - he had changed into a set of thicker clothes and looked more masculine.

　　"Mr. Ian!"

　　Artolis, who was carrying the bucket, looked surprised.

　　"Why are you awake? Did I wake you?"

　　"It's nothing." Ian smiled lightly, "I just woke up early."

　　"Is it because the resting place is so bad that you wake up so early?"

　　"No, Artolis, you don't have to be concerned." Ian stopped Artolis's random thoughts.

　　"I just woke up early."

　　"Rather...why did you get up so early?"

　　"Go, work!"

　　Artolis raised the bucket in his hand.

　　"I usually get up to work at this time."

　　"..."

　　Ian glanced at the few iron barrels still beside the well.

　　"Then let me help you."

　　[You are not a royal knight, so you are quite familiar with these farm tasks. ]

　　[You successfully helped Artolis complete what she wanted to do ahead of schedule. ]

　　[You two rest under a tree. ]

　　"Mr. Ian, here you go."

　　Artolis handed a glass of water to Ian.

　　"Thank you." Ian took the water.

　　"I didn't expect you, Mr. Ian, to be able to do this..." Artolis couldn't help but sigh, "I thought people like you wouldn't be able to do this kind of thing."

　　"But you did better than me!"

　　"Artolis, I feel underestimated by you."

　　"Nothing!" Artolis shook his head repeatedly, "Mr. Ian, I didn't mean that."

　　"I know, it was just a joke."

　　"Yes, really?"

　　Artolis's face turned slightly red, he glanced at Ian beside him and whispered.

　　"Well, Mr. Ian, I changed the belt, does it look good?"

　　"..."

　　Ian glanced at Artolis's hair and nodded.

　　"Well, it should have been like this a long time ago. It was outrageous to get a piece of cloth or something before."

　　"Yes, yes..."

　　Artolis covered his ponytail, looking a little embarrassed by the compliment.

　　However, she soon seemed to remember something and spoke softly again.

　　"Mr. Ian, you will go back with those injured knights later, right?"

　　Ian nodded.

　　"Well, that's right."

　　"Then...will we have another chance to meet in the future?" Artolis raised his head, with a bit more worry in his eyes.

　　"It will happen, but I can't tell when."

　　"That--"

　　Artolis stretched out his fingers towards Ian.

　　"Mr. Ian, could you please come over here?"

　　"..."

　　Although he didn't know what Artolis wanted to do, Ian still followed her request and leaned forward.

　　Mua——

　　The girl's lips gently left a sweet and soft moist trace on the weathered cheek.

　　"Artolis, you..."

　　"I'm just giving it a try! Mr. Ian, please forget this and what happened that day! There will be a better version of me to do these things in the future!"

　　"Well, please be more careful on the road!"

　　After saying these words, Artolis covered his mouth in panic and ran away.

　　There was a clang - and an iron bucket was accidentally kicked over.

　　Everything returned to silence.

　　Ian was left alone, holding his cheek.

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