Are you a spy and trying to attack us?" The other man asked.

I answered, "No. Don't take it wrong. I just arrive and pass here and want to rest. I'm just a traveler."

"Suspicious."

"Oh. Sir. Do I look like a criminal?" I speak.

Suddenly, someone approached us from behind.

"What's going on?"

"Oh. My lord. It looks like there's an intruder."

"Intruder?"

I slowly turned my body cautiously into a kneeling position.

Seeing his gentleman walking towards me, his two bodyguards immediately put their swords in.

"Beautiful eyes and hair. Is a handsome man like him real in this world? Is he an angel who came down from heaven?" That was my first impression of him. . He came closer to me and knelt with his right foot and left hand resting on his left knee. Then his forefinger lifted my chin slightly. Our faces are facing each other. He asked gently and with a faint smile, "What are you doing here, young man?"

I also tell him as I explained to his colleague then I added, "I heard people's voices, so I just came here to see. Trust me, I'm not a spy. I don't have a weapon either."

His partner approached me and tried to check on me. When they were about to touch me, I reflexively shouted, "Don't touch!"

They were surprised to see my reaction, and so did I.

"You cannot be trusted." Said a guard with short blonde hair while pulling my collar.

He seems quite fierce in my image of him. Burning brown eyes as if to pounce on me. Oops. Why can I get involved here with the noble?

"Ah. Sorry. I didn't mean anything at all."

"Stop Taddeus!"

He immediately obeyed his master's orders and then released his grip.

"Huh." Taddeus annoyed.

Out of curiosity, I asked them. "Is there an event going on here?"

"Hey you, be polite!" Said the Taddeus.

But the gentleman moved his right hand, implying that his bodyguards to stop talking.

"We are traveling to unwind and at the same time to observe the people's response regarding the entrance exam as a warrior."

"Examination?" I asked quietly.

"Yes, the kingdom is recruiting warriors to prepare an army against the asuras."

"You say asura?" I was so excited to hear that, especially since I had just returned from the Asura Territory.

"Yes. A nation that attacks humans. Not only asuras but other demons as well." said the man in a light blue costume.

"They're not what we think," I said firmly with eyes full of conviction.

"What do you mean?" He inquires.

"They have feelings too. We can be friends with them. And I think wars like this are pointless."

"You're unique," replied him.

"Eh???" I'm confused.

"This may sound ridiculous to you.

I continued

His blue-eyed gentleman was mesmerized and looked at me while saying, "Interesting. Ha-ha-ha... You are really interesting!"

I was surprised too.

"If you're interested, try to take this exam. Make what you just said to become true. The exam covers martial arts and knowledge of the kingdom as well as carrying out missions. The remaining time is two weeks from the news that was announced three months ago. "

Then he stood up and so did I. "Ok see you." he said. Then they left and I just stood here and watched them. Wondering inwardly, "Are they the royal knights?"

While lying under a tree, I thought about the offer to become a warrior. "Should I just do it? I want to convey my views earlier to the members of the royal family so that we can be friends with asura and make them aware that the war is futile. This is a big dream which is very difficult for me who is just a commoner."

Then I remembered his words earlier,

"That's not easy," I thought. "Rather than thinking about that, I'd better find some food around here first," I muttered.

I entered a bustling city. "Wow. How different from the countryside where I live." There are various items, knick-knacks, shops, and inns along the side. The population is also classier. I thought, "I have to find a job". I reached into the packet of money. I have the rest of my money. This can suffice me in a week.

I remember, at that time the maid in Lucien's castle gave me this package along with my clothes. Good thing it's still here! Within the package, there was a small bundle For fear of being lost, I also wore the necklace, but I hid it behind the clothes so it wouldn't be seen from the outside. This is the only legacy from my foster mother as well as a memento, so I must take good care of it.

I ate at a food stall and then tried to find work at any place I visit. But as a result, I returned to the forest outside the city. Strolling down the river in desperation. People don't want to hire me. ️

I had heard what they said.

"He doesn't look attractive." "Poor traveler."

I sat by the river and threw small stones.

"Knowing this I better not leave Lucien's castle."

"Ouch. What are you thinking, Ryan? I can't depend on him forever. After all, I've had a hard life before."

I muttered in solitude. I thought, "At the age of 25, I feel like a failure. My life is not going smoothly. Sometimes I feel sad."

I wondered, "Have I become a useful person? What achievements have I achieved? I've spent my life. I have no major achievements. Regret creeps into my heart. When I was little, people underestimated me. I accepted it.

"I was also motivated to have more money so that I could make other people happy. I felt that was the meaning of my life so that I could survive."

"But that dream is like a bubble in the river. Look at my current life! I have a dream that I think is big as a commoner. Is this too naive for me?"

The sound of flowing water is so cool, clear, and calm. The birds are chirping.

"There is a peaceful place, but when my heart is worried, I am not happy."

"Some of them live in love, seeing them love each other. Meanwhile, I lost my foster mother as a child. I don't even know my parents. But I don't think about it anymore."

After thinking like that, I became aware of the surroundings and gave a feeling of gratitude to encourage myself, "I can't complain. Keep trying! Do what you should do! Yoshaaa!!"

I can't lie to myself, sometimes I also feel hopeless in this life. Then I stood up and it was time to find a place to spend the night. I walked through the forest before dark. I intend to go back to the city again to find lodging. But I found a hut.

I rested there without a second thought. While lying down I mumbled, "The evening sky is crimson red. What is Lucien doing right now?"

On the other side...

Lucien was sitting looking at the sky in loneliness and talking to himself, "Where is he and what is he doing now?"

******

"I heard that human is gone," Leander said.

"Ooooh... Really?" Leona greeted and smirked.

"Is this because of you?"

"Why do you suspect me?"

There was a moment of silence and Leander said nonchalantly while closing his eyes, "Yeah I don't care if he's there or not. He has nothing to do with me."

"But he has something to do with me", said Leona inwardly.

*****

The next morning, I woke up with cold weather. Last night, it was difficult to sleep because I was not used to the new environment. Morning has come. Even though I tried to cheer myself up, there was still anxiety deep in my heart that I was unemployed. Still today's plan I will find a job and do physical training. I've decided to enter the palace. Maybe that is the light of my hope currently. I will fight as best I can.

I wash my face in the river and drink the water there to quench my thirst. Really quiet place. I am lucky. My anxiety was replaced by the natural energy around me.

But not far from where I was, I immediately noticed it and attempted to climb up some rocks and then called her from behind.

"Hi. What are you doing there?"

The lady kept silent.

"Hey, can you hear me?" I tried to scream louder because I thought my voice was not heard because of the sound of the rushing river where the stream was flowing down which was a waterfall.

"Go!!! I've nothing to do with you."

I was suspicious too. Suspected that she would do reckless by plunging into the river.

"I don't know what your problem is. However, let's have a good talk first. Haven't you thought about how the people who lost you would feel?"

She looked at me. , she seemed to have shed a lot of tears.

"Come here," I spoke.

Luckily, she would listen to me. But when she was about to walk towards me, suddenly, "Arrrrgh!!!" The lady shouted.