Genos had a full rainy season, one day on the red moon.

On the same day, Tour-Din was encouraging a stall selling confectionery.

Since the rainy season arrived, street sales have also fallen. Compared to before the rainy season, only half of all stalls sold.

However, the number of stalls has increased significantly compared to last year. Still, the fact that so many dishes and sweets are sold meant that more visitors than last year's rainy season.

(I'm glad I managed to sell out all my confectionery today...)

While listening to the sound of small grains of rain hitting the roof of the stall, Tour-din thought like that.

Then the women of Lid who were working with him whispered "Ah."

"Unusual, it seems to be a noble car. Isn't this your first time since the rainy season?

When I looked north, I saw a fine Toth's car, which certainly belonged to the nobles. In addition, soldiers straddling Totos are pinching the front and rear of the car. The person in the car seemed to be more secure than the occasional Porcus.

(Who is it? I wonder if Alvach and the others came to see Asta.)

The car and cavalry stopped at the entrance to the town, and only one of the soldiers who got off Totos approached the stall. Contrary to the plan, the person approached the Tur-Din stall straight ahead.

"Excuse me. Are you Mr. Tour-Din?

"Yes, yes. Yes, but...."

"I'm sorry to interrupt your work. Mrs. Eurifia, the first son of the Marquis of Genos, would you be so kind as to join us if you could?

Tour-din was truly amazed. This was the first time that Eurifia had come to her own workplace town and called herself by name.

"Yes, yes. Are you here on business with me, not with Astor or the Lou family?

"Yes, if you are busy with your work, you can do it afterwards, thank you very much."

True, Tour-Din was confused and quickly lost his sight.

Then someone with red hair comes out of the side of Tool-Din's face.

"Hmm. It's unusual for Tour-din to be called. Shouldn't other people be with you?

It was Lara-Lou, the three sisters of the Lou family. With that tight side-faced reliance, Tour-din unexpectedly breathes relief.

Soldiers looked more sorry behind their jackets and headscarves.

"Yes, Mr Eurifia wants to speak with Mr Tour-din only. This is a crushing offer, but I would appreciate your consideration."

"Hmm... well, I don't think it's necessary for us to stand together because Din is also a family member of the elders."

That said, Lara-Lou sparkled her blue eyes.

"But I don't really have proof that Eurifia is in that car, so can I just confirm that? If the unknown nobles take Tour-din, it's important."

"Ha... I don't think that's a problem..."

"Nh, thanks. Is that okay with Tour-din?

"Yes, yes. Thank you, Lara-Lou."

Thour-Din couldn't deny his anxiety, but if the opponent was really Euriphia, he couldn't resist. I couldn't help but see what it was like to visit Tour-Din.

"We can move right away, but what do we do? Can you wait till the stall's sold out?

"Um..." said Tour-din, and the women of Lid laughed.

"There are only a few of us left, so there's no problem for me alone. Best regards, Lara-Lou."

"Yeah, leave it to me," Lara-Lou spilled her white teeth. Recently, Lara-Lou has grown so much that she has become more reliable than ever before.

Wear a raincoat with Lara-Lou and throw yourself into the rainy streets. Lara-Lou walked down the street in a position like a cover for Tour-din, and the inside of her jacket appeared to have her fingertips sneaking around with a dagger pattern.

Guided by the soldiers, they circled around the rear of the car, and there were eight cavalry lined up. Lara-Lou's expression was even tighter because of the ruggedness - when the car door was opened, it was Eurifia herself who was waiting for her.

"I'm sorry about the rain, Tour-din.... and Lara-Lou too."

The interior of the cargo bay is as dark as night, so lights are lit everywhere. It's an instrument called a lantern, covered in a glass enclosure. Lara-Lou narrowed her eyes sharply and ran her gaze behind Euriphia.

"Looks like there's nobody else.... but didn't the noble ladies bring people around like maids and fiancées?

"Yes, I wanted to talk to Tour-din alone today, so I didn't bring anyone."

Eurifia said with a gentle smile.

They wear less decorative outfits than they used to do at the joint harvest festival. The smile was as gentle as usual - just a little bit, I felt unwell.

Well then, can I have you wait here? I'm not saying I don't trust Eurifia... but this is the first time I've ever done this, so I can't tell you how to behave. "

"Yes, of course. I'm sorry about the rain. I'm sure it won't take long... please."

Lara-Lou nodded one nod and put his mouth to the ear of Tour-din.

"I think it's okay, but if anything happens, just let me know. I'll wait here."

"Yes, yes. Thank you very much."

Tour-Din was to get into the car alone.

There was a roof around the entrance, so I took off my coat and drained the rain water. When the door was closed, only the sound of rain hitting the roof echoed far away.

"Keep your coat there.... here you go."

Eurifia led Tour-Din to the center of the car.

Break your knees over the rug on the floor, even though there are seats along the left and right walls.

"I'm sorry I'm here. If you sit in your seat, your voice may leak on the wall....."

"So, is this such a secret story?

Tur-Din's heart has been pounding for a long time. Eurifia has a noble side, so visiting the town all of a sudden sounds like her, but he's feminine - and yet, he seems to be looking too different than usual.

Eurifia smiled quietly as she saw the anxiety and confusion of Toul-Din.

"I'm really sorry that I called you like this.... but could you give me a moment?

"Yes, yes. But what the hell is going on?

"I need to talk to Tur-Din about Odifia."

Eurephia's eyes stared straight at Tour-din.

There, Eurifia sees an unreliable light, and Tour-din becomes even more confused.

"For Odifia, you are an irreplaceable being, Tour-din. I hope that's true for you too....."

"Yes, of course. What happened to Odifia?

"Something happened... I guess I should say..."

Eurifia talks as if she were lost. It was also a decisive trick for them.

"I'm sorry. Perhaps I have spoiled your kindness. [M] But... I need your help."

"Yes, yes. I'm not tired of any hardship for Odifia."

"Thank you," Eurifia said as she made up her mind.

"As a matter of fact, Odifia... has a disease that will never heal."

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It was that night.

Tur-Din was opposed to Din's family while suppressing his disturbances.

Dinner is already done. This wasn't something we could talk about at dinner.

Beyond Tour-din is his father, Ze-din, and his parents and their companions, his eldest brother and his companion, and his younger second brother, sit in circles. When the dinner utensils were taken care of, the parents said severely, "Okay."

"Well, let me ask you something. What kind of stories have you got from Genos' nobleman Eurifia, Tour?

"Yes, Eurifia... she asked for help to energize Odifia."

Tur-Din tried so hard to discipline himself.

"Since I can only make sweets... will you allow me to go to the castle town and deliver them to Odifia?

"Wait, why is the Odifia losing its strength? Even young children who are too old can't afford to lose their power for no reason?

That was a natural question.

Tour-din answers with all his thoughts.

"That's... why they want us to keep it a secret."

"What? Eurifia is calling you to the castle town for no reason?

"No, I'm asking why. I just want you to keep it a secret... that's what they want me to do."

As Tur-Din had expected, the parents tightened the tighter look. Everyone else's family looks worried.

"It's Tour. Keeping secrets from your family is by no means a compliment. You understand that, don't you?

"Yes, Eurifia was worried about that, too. So if that doesn't suit the woodside habits... he promised to never listen in the town of Genos, and he said he could tell Ding's family."

"Then let's talk about it. There is no reason for us to listen to stories that are inconvenient to the nobles in town."

"Yes, that's what I thought at first. But... I thought we shouldn't talk about it."

"Why?" The parents glowed their eyes sharply.

We are not in any way intimidating Tour-din. I'm trying to be honest about what it's like for my family, Toul-Din, to say something like that.

Tur-Din answered with his gaze straight ahead.

"This is certainly an important story only for the nobles. Not only for the people around the woods, but also for the people of the workplace town and Durham, I don't think so..."

"Then why do you keep your mouth shut?

"No, if it doesn't matter to us, it seems right to remain unaware."

Speaking like that, Tour-din unexpectedly put his hand on his chest.

"As parents say, keeping secrets is not a good practice. For example, if I disclose this secret to everyone here.. everyone will have secrets from tomorrow to other families and townspeople. Isn't that just a painful and unprofitable thing to do?

"But... is that a story that doesn't matter to us?

"If it doesn't matter, it's going to be a lot harder. I wonder why we have to cover up such stories with our compatriots and friends... and embrace an unspeakable guilt."

"It's Tour," said his father Zeid Din quietly.

"Are you feeling that guilty right now?

Tur-Din nodded with his chest held.

Parents stroke their square lower jaws with a more difficult face.

"Then shouldn't such suffering be shared with the family? There's no reason for you to carry the burden."

"No, I'm fine. For me, Odifia is an irreplaceable existence... and such suffering is of no consequence. If we can energize Odifia, I'm sure this suffering will come away."

Tour-din tried hard to spell out his thoughts.

"And Eurifia trusted the people around the woods and told them to tell their families a secret.. and Odifia may still want to keep it a secret. I don't want to talk about it until I know how I feel."

The parents thought, "Uhm..."

Then, his eldest brother, who had a cheerful temper, said, "Wouldn't it be nice?"

"There must be something called castle town customs in castle town. Even if it's not enough for us, it's a big deal for the nobles in the castle town... I mean, is that what it is? Then we don't seem to need to know."

"But keeping secrets from your family isn't something you can be impressed with?

"Hmm, but you understand Tulle's feeling that he doesn't want his family to bear unnecessary burdens."

That said, his eldest brother laughed like a prank boy.

"For example... let's say the secret to Odifia was delicious."

"Oh, come on?

Um, please. For the aristocratic princess, it is a secret that must be kept secret at all costs. When they reveal it, we have to keep secrets from friends and the issue, ridiculously wondering why we have to keep such stories secret. "

........

"But for Tour, who thinks that Odifia is irresistible, it just seems like Odifia is losing power. And I don't even feel ridiculous about keeping secrets for Odifia... that's what it sounds like."

The parents took a sigh of sigh and compared Tour-Din to their eldest brother.

"This is how he talks, but what do you think? Is this a slightly blurred word?

"Yes, yes. Since Odifia is seven years old, I'm sure she won't say anything... even if it's true."

"Hmm. We're not used to hiding things. No matter how trivial it may be, it seems to me that having secrets is a heavy burden."

Once again, the eldest brother said so.

"We are now trying to deepen our bonds of righteousness with other families and the people of the town. In the meantime, wouldn't it be unnecessary to embrace secrets about the nobility? To avoid inadvertently revealing secrets, it may be necessary to choose a word... so it seems rather cramped."

I see. Besides, if it's not enough, I'm going to be too nervous. "

And even my second brother spoke.

"I think I finally understand what Tour just said. If it was an important secret, I wouldn't be afraid to inadvertently tell it. If it's not enough, you might forget it's a secret."

"No one is so rough..." the parents frowned deeply.

"... Thur, you want to help Odifia by your own will?

"Yes, of course."

"I see," the parents thought for a while.

At the end of the day, he gravely agrees to "understand."

"I will trust your judgment in this situation. But I can't send you to the castle without the chiefs' permission, can I?

"Yes, they're sending a messenger from downtown to Din's house tomorrow morning. If Din's house accepts, I will send his messengers to the chiefs....."

"Then we should go with it."

The parents compared their eldest brother to their second brother with a strong eye of light.

"I'm going to Zaza's house, so you go with Lou and Saudi. And explain what I told you this evening."

And the parents finally look at Zei-Din.

"With the permission of the chiefs, Zei and Tour go to the castle town.... you're renting a van from Fa's house on your way home?

"No, Eurifia will prepare Toth's car."

Hmm. That's a good idea.

The parents, who were usually hardly laughing, spilled a bitter smile.

Tur-Din, who was emotionally unstable, was about to shed tears. But it wasn't over yet, so Tour-din managed to catch up.

"So, um... this is not Euriphia, it's my wish..."

"What, you still got something?

"Yes, I want to give Odifia a gift. Will you allow me to use the bronze coins you deposited with me?

All the bronze coins that Tour-Din earned from the street food business are dedicated to Din's house. Among them, the parents gave Tur-Din a small amount of money.

The parents looked solemnly and said, "I don't care."

"Whatever coins I gave you, it's your freedom. You don't have to say no to me either.... that's the price you've worked hard to get, so use what you think is right."

"Yes, thank you."

Tour-din lowered his head deeply.

When he raised his face, the parents looked at Tour-Din with great concern.

"... for the last time, aren't you really carrying too much weight?

"That's right, Tour. You don't have to bear the burden alone, do you?

That's what the parent's spouse said.

With tears coming out again, Tour-din answers, "It's okay."

"The hardest part is Odifia, so it doesn't matter what my struggle is.... thank you for your concern."

"It's only natural to question your family. You don't have to thank me."

That's how the parents raised their sleigh and hips.

"That's it, isn't it? You'll have to get up early tomorrow, so I'll let you sleep.... Zei, I asked for the rest."

"Mmm," Zei-Din nodded, gently touching the shoulders of Tour-Din.

"Get some rest for tomorrow.... everyone, take a rest."

So Tour-din went to bed with his father.

Lay down on rainy season bedding with both of you. When the candlestick was extinguished, the area was immediately wrapped in darkness.

"It's been a rough day, Tour."

In the darkness, the quiet voice of Zei-Din echoes.

With a hug on his flimsy left arm, Tour-din answers, "Yeah."

"The real trouble is with Odifia... isn't he angry?

"Hmm? Why should I be angry?

"Because I have a secret from my father....."

Because of the rain clouds, the moonlight is not plugged in from the window.

Still, Zei-Din's hands have touched Toul-Din's head precisely.

"I believe in your correctness. If Odifia wants to reveal herself, then I'll have the same secret as you."

Unstoppably, Tour-din shed tears.

Father's fingertips gently stroke his hair to calm it down.

How does Odifia feel this evening?

With that in mind, more tears spilled out of Tour-din's eyelids.