EXPEDITION

In the Scene back to the Little Girl Who got locked up in the store in the previous moment, the maid Finally releases her and now the Food she will receive will be cut as Punishment for stealing.

For breakfast, she was given only bread And a cup of water. It is shown that the Maids are Bullying her but she doesn't make a fuss about it. She is scared that if she Reports it her father and Brothers won't believe her and punish her again.

Without speaking, she just eats that bread and forces it as long it makes it to her stomach. while she eats it. She hears the Maid muttering while leaving the room.

"hehe, that's what you deserve as a slum kid like you"

After the maid Leaves the room. The girl is just able to Cry Alone because no one will help her. Not even the father nor her Siblings

"sniif*somebody help me."

The Girl just cried eating that bread while forcing that bread into her mouth and hoping she got choked while eating inside her room alone.

Back to The Scene while Harith getting Supply with Charbel. they were inside the store, dealing with the Owner.

"your father quite loves our green tea Leaves, it feels bothersome to let him send you this far away just to buy these leaves"

"It's not a big deal Sir, this is also my first time coming here so it is worth coming here anyways"

"before you go, would you like to have some tea?"

"sure thing sir"

Harith Accepted that request without any problem. Meanwhile, in the next room, Three of them were preparing the table for the tea ceremony with Mr Solomon. Mr solomon use his ability called Songs, by using it, he make all the tea ingredients fly like using telekinesis. Harith was speechless.

"never seen aetherian before??"

"i dont know, probally"

"as you can see,we Aetherian are the only race that could use songs. im Solomon Kaltheris for example you see, but it also effect our health so we only can use it for short amount of time."

As Harith and Charbel sit on their chair. They look at how Mr. Solomon brewed the Tea with such an elegant posture with high confidence.

"damn, I'm fascinated"

"same, but I'm still assuming is there any reason for that pose? "

"oh ho ho, don't worry young one, one day this brewing tea skill will come in handy once I teach you"

Harith and Charbel are still fascinated by that courageous speech but still cannot ignore Mr. Solomon Pose while brewing. they decide to have a taste of it

*slurp*

"What?"

"Dear god"

"soo, how is it?"

Solomon asks both of them about the taste of the tea. But they were struggling to comment.

"this-"

"This tea-"

"IS SO GREEN! "

The taste of green tea is very grassy, vegetal, nutty, or herbaceous, but never bitter. Controlling water temperature and selecting high-quality leaves can make all the difference. With the following tips, you can make your green tea taste better. After having that Glorious party, they decided to leave the shop.

"All alright Mr. Solomon, Thanks for the Tea, I'm glad my father chose you to handle his tea supply"

"hahaha I'm just doing what comes naturally, Hope to see you again Soldier"

"Me too sir"

Me Solomon gave him a handshake and Chabel helped Harith Carry the Green tea to the Steed.

After a few moments, harith finally finishes his task. They tied it at the horse's flank.

"Alright, Ty for helping me Charbel"

"not a Big Deal"

"ok I guess this is our farewell"

"wait you wanna move now? it's almost dusk"

They realize they took a lot of time on tea before. Charbel Looks concerned while Harith wonders why he became like that. There must be something that Harith Still does not know About His situation.

"Have you ever heard that there were a lot of adventures who died by ambush by the bandits while moving unattended just like you right now?!"

"well I didn't meet any of them on my way here so I'm pretty sure I'm gonna be fine"

"you're lucky but bandits aside, there is something unnatural inside the forest"

"what do you mean"

"there was a time when a group of merchants were on their way to The city not long back then. they use the forest route but what they saw is very unexpectable"

"why?"

"all the People around their area Were Killed, some of them Broke In half, some were only left at half bottom, and not only that. they saw Something that still Chewing the Bandit's corpses.

The Scene changes to A group of Merchants who are on their task. They saw a lot of Bandits' corpses. and they saw something big creature who was chewing the Corpses.

"They Saw The Myth" WEEPING WOLF".

"Really man?? "

harith just made a Gloomy expression after she what Charbel said.

"ouh trust me. They say it is big and has a lot of eyes around its body. But too bad, most of them Didn't make it alive,"

"What? What happens to them?"

Harith who just makes a gloomy expression changes to Shocked, making him want to hear more

"When they saw That thing, They planned To Run so they didn't have to fight it, but one of them Just wanted to take it down By himself, so he tried to shoot it. But it was not enough to take it down. after that, their position was exposed to that creature and You Know The Rest."

"daiyum son"

"and that's why you can't move alone at night"

"fine fine, looks like I have to stay at the inn for tonight."

While they were chatting there a party of people reached toward them. It turns out to be the Local Adventures who are well known in that area. Mr. Natan.

"ho hoo long time no see Charbel"

"same as you too old man"

"please I'm not that old"

Harith Noticed they were too friendly toward each other and decided to introduce himself but he felt awkward intercepting their conversation.

Charbel Noticed What Harith wanted to Do and decided to give him a chance to Speak

"Aaah Mr. Natan I have someone who I want you to get along with here"

"u-uh Greetings, my name is Harith Zashchitnik, nice to meet You"

"Woah woah no need to be too formal my friend"

"friend"

"yeah, whoever who friends with my friend is also a friend of mine"

"YES!"

All of them welcome Harith with Open arms and he feels enjoyed it. But it seems like Natan Is in a rush.

"All alright We will meet again, we are just here to get supplies and move out for Tonight's task"

"what mission?"

"There is a merchant who wants to Hire us to Guard to secure the luggage To The City, that's why we are all gathered here"

"but why are there too many of you"

"because there a lot of bandits Who Operate in the night, we all are forced to take a route which does not attract their attention, which means... "

"no way!"

"yeah, I hear we need to take the Misfit Forest Route"

All of them went silent, while Charbel looked like he still had a lot of questions for them but had to hold back because they were in a rush.

"oi, Charbel, you should Join Them, Were you the one who knew about the Myth? "

"pff, no way I could, I still have a lot of work tomorrow, how about you go"

"me?!, no no no, I'm staying at the Inn tonight"

Both of them argue about who will join the Expedition tonight. Harith seems not interested in such a thing but Charbel tries to encourage him to go.

"cmon they were a lot of them don't be such a chicken"

"no, I'm not scared"

"then why not?"

"It's just, that I'm experienced enough for that kind of task"

"Imagine Harith, if you go, you will gain 1 step forward to become a hero Like your Father and you got to reach home early halfway through the expedition"

"a hero? Seriously man? "

"Just think about it"

Charbel begs for Harith to Join it. Harith seems to start to Show a little bit of interest in it and needs time to think.

"fine! I will think about it! "

"Yeah"

Both of them join the Adventures toward the Tavern to negotiate with Mr. Natan About joining them On the Expedition.