321 - Artifacts

Walking through the square, the two were soon surrounded by the peasants. The smiles and graces of the village girls were indescribable to the boy, but now everyone had to focus on the tasks that needed to be completed.

Rin led Ryan to the town hall, where the rest of the girls were already waiting for him. As they walked through the wooden door, the bell rang, drawing the girls' attention. Olivia quickly jumped out of her chair, running up the stairs until she reached the boy.

"Ryan!" she shouted, as she stretched out her arms. Olivia jumped up, wrapping her arms around his chest. 

"Careful," he said with a smile, then he returned the embrace and stroked the elf's hair. "The battle was a success," he commented, while pointing to the crown on her shoulder.

Letting go of the youth, she looked deep into those intense red eyes. Looking from top to bottom, she was confused "I thought it would last for weeks"