Farah's POV

-Farah~ (Ano)

I turn around and see Ano is staring at me.

-Ah, Ano! (Farah)

-You are spacing out again, Farah. (Ano)

-Ehehe, I'm sorry. (Farah)

-This is not the first time that you space out today, Farah. (Ano)

I'm currently helping Ano learning modern magic as usual. However, today's lesson is a bit different from the regular lesson. Today will be the last lesson between Ano and me.

-... (Farah)

-Haiz. (Ano)

Ano utters a deep sigh. She reaches out and pats me on the head.

-I think we should wrap it up, Farah. (Ano)

-Eh! We haven't finished the lesson yet! (Farah)

Ano smiles and replies to me.

-I'm not that heartless, Farah. Even though I'm thirsty for knowledge, I still care about the people around me. (Ano)

Ano continues stroking my head gently.

-It's hurt to see you in this state, Farah. (Ano)

Ano comes closer to my sides and hugs me.

-You should be in the perfect state when challenging the following trial, Farah. Since the trial is not a walk in the park, you must prepare mentally for the most desperate situation. (Ano)

-Uhmm. (Farah)

-Let's take a break and forget everything for now. (Ano)

Ano starts humming a lullaby and pats me on the back.

-I feel...sleepy. (Farah)

My eyelids become heavy. It doesn't take long for me to drift into sleep.

-Have a pleasant dream, Farah. (Ano)

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-Miyuuu~ (Farah)

I wake up and find myself is sleeping on the couch inside Ano's tent.

-Ano? (Farah)

Ano has already gone for a long time. I stand up from the couch and try to leave.

-Ahh! (Farah)

When I stand up, a coat falls from my body to the ground.

-This coat seems to belong to Ano. (Farah)

I place the coat on the couch.

-Ano is so thoughtful. (Farah)

I head out of Ano's tent and try to back to my tent.

-It's weird. (Farah)

On the way back to my tent, I couldn't find a single person.

-Where is everyone? (Farah)

I cease my plan to go back to my tent and start going around.

-I hope nothing too serious is happening. (Farah)

No matter how hard I try, I can't find a single person on the road. I even tried to call out the mist wolves, but somehow they didn't reply to me.

-Should I use the power inside me to search for them? (Farah)

When I try to use the power, I can hear a person call me from behind.

-Farah! (Nina)

-Nina? (Farah)

I asked Nina the moment I saw her.

-Where did everyone go, Nina? (Farah)

Nina stares and replies with a mischievous smile.

-It's a secret, for now, Farah. (Nina)

-Eh, why? (Farah)

-It's also a secret. (Nina)

I pout and run to her side. I hug Nina tightly without releasing her.

-I won't release you until you tell me where are other people. (Farah)

-You are so cute, Farah. (Nina)

Nina bends down and hugs me.

-But it's not enough to make me reveal secret information! (Nina)

She picks me up and carries me like a princess.

-Muuuu~ (Farah)

-Don't be sulking like that, Farah. You will meet them soon. (Nina)

I became brightened up when I heard Nina's statement.

-Really? (Farah)

-Yep! (Nina)

-Then what are we doing now, Nina? (Farah)

-Let's just wander around the camp, Farah. (Nina)

With that, we wandered around the camp and talked about many things.

-You are treating me as if I'm the same age as Amy and Mia. (Farah)

-Hahaha! (Nina)

Even when they treated me like a kid, I didn't feel too bad about it. I know that deep inside, they are still caring about me.

-They are like my second family. (Farah)

-Eh, what's wrong, Farah? (Nina)

I tilt my head and reply to her.

-Nothing, Nina. (Farah)

-Then let's get to my training ground. (Nina)

I nod at Nina's suggestion. While on the way to the training ground, I look at the timer for the next trial. The trial will start in two days. It will also be the moment I have to say goodbye to everyone in the second trial.

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After we had played on the training ground, Nina took me back to have dinner. Nina seems to notice my mood and try to cheer me up. However, I can't get the departure's day out of my head, and it makes Nina's cheering end in failure.

-We almost reach the dining hall, Farah. (Nina)

-Uhm. (Farah)

-... (Nina)

The moment Nina and I step inside the dining hall, I find out everyone is already inside. I can find Stolas, Beleth, and the twins standing on the left side and cheering me.

-Welcome, sister! (Amy)

-Sister! (Mia)

-Are you surprised, Farah? (Beleth)

-Sorry for leaving you alone today, master. (Stolas)

Lecia steps forward and speaks to me.

-Our protagonist has finally come. (Lecia)

Lecia points at the Beleth group.

-But remember, we have other four protagonists aside from our cute goddess. (Lecia)

Lecia shouts out loud.

-We can start our party now! (Lecia)

-Ohhhhh! (Crowds)

Nina bends down and asks me.

-Are you surprised, Farah? (Nina)

-... (Farah)

When Nina asked me, I could no longer hold my tear and cried out loud.

-Eh, our goddess is crying! (Lecia)

-What's wrong, sister? (Mia)

Lecia runs to my side and tries to appease me since she seems to know the source of my worried.

-Don't worry, Farah. We are separate temporarily. As long as you are alive, we can meet each other again. (Lecia)

I can't come to tell them the truth that I'm not people who come from this era. I don't want to betray their expectation by the cruel truth.

There is a high chance I will never meet them again since space and time separate our bond.

-Thank you, everyone. (Farah)

That's why I need to straighten myself and keeps this truth for myself. I wipe out the tears from my eyes and smile at them.

-I'm really thankful I have met you guys. (Farah)

I need to smile to protect their happiness.