The Hero, the Little Girl, and her Guards settled back into the carriage. Under the coachman's somewhat weary shouts, the two Chocobos finally started moving again.
In the carriage, the Hero and the Little Girl had become thoroughly familiar with each other. The Hero switched places with the Guard, sitting next to the Little Girl, continuing their enjoyable chat.
"What did that White Snake tell you?"
"She said she was just passing by and stopped to rest."
"Did she mention where she was heading?"
"She said she had important matters to attend to, but didn't tell me what they were."
"What Spells do you know?"
"Cough, actually not that many..."
"You're an Adventurer, so what Magic Creatures have you killed? Where have you adventured?"
"I've seen crabs half the height of a man, and giant statues; that was a desolate battlefield. But probably not as desolate as the Border."
"Ohh..." the Little Girl exclaimed in amazement.
"And how do you say 'hello' in Snake Language?"
"I can't hear any difference."
"How does it feel to be studying in the Capital?"
"Let me tell you, when I was at the Royal Capital Academy..."
The Hero, in reality, might not be as knowledgeable as the Little Girl born in the Border. However, both were just enjoying the pleasure of their conversation.
The Little Girl first asked tirelessly, then started recounting the many impressive experiences of her short life.
The Hero didn't bring up any unpleasant tales about Goblins. Instead, he tried to remember those landscapes he had seen on his adventures and shared them with his companion.
It felt like a return to the old times.
[The relationship between the Hero and the Noble Lady (Prince of the Border)]
2d20+60=d20(5)+d20(18)+60=83
Although the Hero and the Little Girl seemed like they couldn't run out of things to talk about, feeling time passed much faster than the day before...
But the Chocobos, whose pace had greatly slowed compared to earlier, couldn't keep up with their perception, barely managing to run half the day until the skies grew dark, and still, no sign of a station was visible.
"Are we pushing them too hard?"
The Hero snapped back from their enjoyable conversation when she saw it was already dark outside, but they hadn't actually traveled far.
But seeing the Chocobos almost foaming at the mouth, the Hero still worried.
If they kept running , perhaps it was time for her second Transformation Form.
"Don't worry, miss, they're just pretending," the coachman said expressionlessly as he patted the Chocobos' backs, eliciting their displeasure immediately.
"But with this darkness, we really can't go any further, we'll need to camp out, sorry for the trouble, gentlemen."
The Guards had no objections.
Without needing the Hero's help, they naturally prepared everyone's tents.
After thanking the Guards, the Hero entered her own tent, lay back on the ground, and looked up at the tent top illuminated by the Magic Stone Lamp.
She had made a new friend.
She learned that Magic Creatures also have intelligent and benevolent individuals.
A very, very wonderful day.
Though she was kicked out of her home and had left the city, not everything that happened was bad.
If she hadn't started her journey, she wouldn't have encountered the White Snake or met the girl from the Border.
She even felt a bit... happy in her heart.
It seems that even when she thought she lost so much and had nothing left, her life could still move forward, and she could still discover new treasures.
My dear friend, how wonderful it would be if I could share all this with you.
The Hero slightly curved her mouth upwards, then closed her eyes.
She knew that even in dreams, she and her close friend could no longer meet.
But she hoped to continue moving forward, embracing this longing.
The death of the Goblin, and her own life...
Perhaps, this was the best gift she could give to her departed friend.
[Lucky Day, the Hero had a wonderful day]
[The Hero encountered a Special Event: White Snake, Friendly and Kind LV66]
[The Hero absorbed the White Snake's Magic Power, gaining Reward Experience 81*100=8100]
[The Hero's Experience 8875/2900]
[The Hero's Level has increased]
[The Hero leveled up to LV13 5875/3700]
[The Hero's Level has increased]
[The Hero leveled up to LV14 2175/4600]
[The Hero gained 10 Attribute points]
[The Hero's Perception +10]
[Surviving an encounter with a Magic Creature 50 levels higher, the Hero gained the achievement: The Girl Who Lived Through Great Harship LV5]
The Hero's Intelligence/Charm/Perception♛+5
Old White-Bearded Mage:
You know... not everyone can still be alive after facing such things.
This is a very, very remarkable achievement... haha... oh, sorry, I mean, Hero.