Chapter 19 - Reconnection

The weather outside was too cold, so the three went inside the Inn. There was no one around, so Julian just sat on one of the tables. Put his tricorn hat on top and took the bag that he came to deliver. Ramiel looked at the bag for a while, and turn towards Julian. He doesn’t know what this about so he just grabs the bag as Julian gestured him to do so.

What’s this?

Ramiel opened the bag only to find out three familiar items inside. Seeing Ramiel’s widely open eyes, Julian thought that he was right. It is indeed his belongings.

My Smartphone, my camera, and my solar charger!

Ramiel’s joy went up as he took the items and sit on the nearby table to check them. Felli who took some drinks from the kitchen got curious about those items, but she turned towards Julian and poured him a drink. Sitting in front of Julian, the two then talked while Ramiel inspects his items.

Ramiel inspected his Smartphone first and tried to turn it on. Pressing the button on the side, he waited for about ten seconds only to find out that it won’t turn on.

It looks like it isn’t busted. So he took the cover on the on the back and inspected it. But it seems to have a swim on some water...no wonder it isn’t working.

Ramiel felt disappointed that his Smartphone is broken. Next, he checked the camera and presses the power button with his index finger. Light shone on the screen of the digital camera. Seeing it, light shone upon Ramiel’s eyes. He then immediately attacked the solar charger and see if it functions. There is a blink of light on the solar charger, so it could be said that it is still working.

This is lucky for me! Looks like them forcing me to take pictures of the island and the coral reefs were worth it! Thank God for this!

Ramiel felt extremely happy about these items. After all, these items are the last token he has to his past world, his only connection and proof that he once lived there. As he felt happy, he turned on the camera, switch to the gallery and sees the pictures of his family.

Looking at the faces of his family on the screen of the camera, his happy face froze over. Taking the broken Smartphone, the camera, and the solar charger, Ramiel went to Julian bowed his head in deep thanks. Julian who was talking to Felli stared at the Ramiel’s face and nods his head.

Ramiel then stared at Felli and gestured that he wanted to rest. Felli bobs her head and gestured him to take a rest.

Ramiel bowed again towards the two and slowly walked towards the stairs while holding the bag containing his belongings tightly. There was a melancholic aura all over Ramiel. It was the aura of someone who just found something precious. And the two who saw him go up felt that they could not even let him stay here and drink with them.

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Time passed on the Inn. The two in the bar made up for lost time in talking about anything they could. From Julian’s adventurers to Felli’s ventures since the day they went their separate ways. The two met in a lone village once, it was at the time where Julian who was able to escape a dungeon fainted on the road. Felli was the one managed to find him and save him from the streets.

“Remember when you were not this impressive?” said Felli.

“Please do not remind me.” Julian smiled wearily.

He found his past rather embarrassing. Not to mention that in those times, he was like a wild beast that escaped captivity. And he was rather too single-minded at that time. So even though Felli saved him, Julian was a bit rude. But even so, the two managed to be friends.

“He he, well it is fun to tease you as always. It is not every day you can tease the feared reaper so much. The carnifex acting this way makes me feel happy.”

“Or you could just be a sadist Felli.” replied Julian.

“No, I am not. Besides, I am merely teasing you. I think you used the wrong word there.”

“Ah whatever really, “Julian took a sip of his cup. “Anyway, it sure has been a long time since we talk and drink like this isn’t it?”

“Yeah, if I remember correctly our last drink was right after you got healed up from that raid.”

“That was five years ago,” said Julian “I can’t believe that time flies so fast.”

“Indeed it does. I mean look at us. I am now just an owner of an Inn while you are even much of nightmare than ever.”

“A nightmare, well things happen.” Julian’s image reflected on his cup. His face, filled with extreme coldness.

“Things happen? Julian, slaughtering an entire guild of assassins and putting an end to the werewolves in the north isn’t that easy. Or since we are talking about you, I say that you can casually talk like that because it is that easy.” Felli crossed her arms, lifting her supple breasts up.

“But at this point, I am not that surprised.” Felli continued.

“Thanks.” said Julian.

“Why thank me?” Felli tilted her head. “I didn’t do or say anything that pleased you.”

“No, it is just that I thank you for not being afraid of me. In fact, most of the people who hear my name would just scream.”

“What do you expect? You are someone who can handle an army by your own damn self. So it should be no surprised that people will fear you. Besides, I like my men strong and someone that can act embarrassed.”

“Is that so?” Julian took another sip of his cup.

“Yes. If you weren’t such a softy friend of mine then I wouldn’t be this comfortable speaking to you.” Felli rested her chest on the table while putting her hands on her cheeks. There is allure in her eyes, and Julian who saw this could not help but sigh.

“Well...let's continue drinking shall we?” said Julian.

“Tsk, cowardly as always.” Felli clicked her tongue as she sat up properly. Grabbing the bottle beside her, she poured the contents of her cup and drank. Julian smiled awkwardly at Felli as he partakes on his drink.

While drinking, Julian then glance at the snow outside, thinking of someone.