You know when that meeting about payment happened.

There are two things that I realized.

First is that I'm glad I am a blacksmith, I really enjoy this job.

The second is that probably that moment will be the last time I could see them. 

The job is already finished, they didn't need a blacksmith anymore.

That is what I thought.

There is this feeling of relief, yet there is also a bitter feeling of regret with it.

'Is this what Alicia felt when her friends left this village.'

"The fear of never meet again huh..."

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But all that worry is shattered when I received an invitation letter to join the Bright noble family new year party.

I felt hesitant at first, but the invitation said I could bring my family and that it is, just a small party with only the close family members invited.

If there are only family close members that are invited then there must be a reason to invite blacksmiths like me.

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We decided that all 4 of us would go to the party. 

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"I wonder if they would come...

How about you Lin ?"

"There is a chance that they would not come altogether. Because of, this is a party by noble,

But there is also a chance that they would come because of, this is a party by noble."

"It's 50:50 huh..."

"...."

"But it still surprises me that grandfather is the one that suggested to invite them."

"Probably grandmaster realized how you miss that person so he invited him"

"You said that as if he is my lover..."

"But, aren't this is true that you have a slight affection towards him after you learn about how he uses ancient magic to help you repair the sword. Thus also repair your relationship with your grandfather."

"...."

"As I thought...

Hah..... My lady, please keep this in mind, you are a noble."

"You said it as if we would never get together so give up already...

Then, what about you Lin?

What kind of person do you see Ray as?"

"Mhhh.... This is a hard question. My lady, would you mind a kinda rude answer?"

"Hm? sure I don't mind. Let's hear it for now."

"I hate him."

"Huh... And why is that?"

"I don't know."

"Hmm, you make me more curious with your answer you know."

"There is no need for you to be concern, my lady."

It is probably just nothing after all.