Volume 5 Chapter 22 Let's Go To Pick You Up 1️⃣3️⃣
"Well then, Margrave Shield, Viscount Sanroze, Sir Cain. I'll see you all next month. Zain, I'm counting on you."
After saying goodbye to Cain and the others, Dadana spoke firmly to Zain.
"Leave it to me. It will go well."
Zain smiled. Cain watched and looked at Sasha beside him. He remembered last night.
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At dinner, Cain and the others sat at the table. The food was nicer than before. They ate and talked. Cain noticed Dadana and Salina were a little stiff, but he thought, "It can't be helped," and said nothing.
After dessert and tea, Dadana called an elf butler. The butler nodded and left. After a while, he came back with a female elf.
"Everyone, we must end today's dinner because you leave early tomorrow. But first, I want to introduce Sir Cain's new guard."
The elf girl stepped forward and spoke.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Sasha Randers. I'm not perfect, but I will protect you with my life."
She looked at Cain with serious eyes.
"Sasha is young, only 180 years, but she is good with a bow and spirit magic. She will protect Sir Cain."
Margrave Shield and Luke said, "That's good." But Cain thought, "I'm happy she protects me, but I want her to care about herself too."
After that, everyone went back to their rooms. Sasha followed Cain.
"Well, let's do a full hello. I'm Cain Sanroze Shamrock. Nice to meet you. In my house, we are like family. Be formal only when needed."
"I'm Gardy. I'm Cain's helper. I do muscle work. Nice to meet you."
"I'm Barvish. I'm also Cain's helper. I'm a slave, but Cain treats me well. Let's protect him together."
"I'm Lala. I'm Cain's maid. Let's get along."
They all gave greetings.
"I'm Sasha Randers. I'm happy to guard Sir Cain. You all seem good, but I want to know who is above who."
Sasha dropped a big line at the end.
"Sasha, why say that? Like I said, we are family. No ranks. Let's be friends."
Cain saw Gardy, Barvish, and Lala smiling, so he felt safe. Sasha still looked unsure but said, "Understood."
"Sir Cain, you leave early tomorrow, so please rest now. I'll help you change."
Lala said it was time for bed. Cain listened, changed clothes, and got in bed. After that, the others left the room.
(Haa... tomorrow will be hard. I'll do my best.)
Cain thought this and fell asleep.
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"Okay, we're going now. Mr. Dadana, Ms. Salina, thank you. See you next month."
Cain said this and took out the "Teleportation Staff" from his magic ring. A window and message showed up. He chose where and who to teleport.
After the teleport feeling was gone, they arrived near the walls of Margrave Shield's town. Cain looked back and saw everyone made it. After a while, a carriage came, and they went to the mansion.
"Hey, Sasha? Did you have a bandage on your neck yesterday? Also, I think you limped. Are you hurt? I can heal you if you are."
Cain asked while looking at her bandaged neck.
"T-This is just a small injury from training last night. I-It's okay. Sorry for making you worry."
Sasha looked nervous and avoided eye contact.
"If you're okay, then good. But don't push too hard."
Cain noticed Sasha seemed scared when she looked at Barvish and the others, but he thought, "That's strange?" and didn't ask more.
Notes:
• Margrave Shield - Cain's grandfather. An elderly man, robust, with white hair.
• Zain - A man in his 30s with long ears, possibly an elf or a similar race. He works in the basement of Ms. Merida's shop and is highly perceptive, noticing Cain's incredible mana from a distance.
• Dadana - The leader of the High Elf settlement and Zain's father.
• Sasha - Female. A young and energetic warrior. She has a confident demeanor and wears a short sword at her waist. Her appearance is typical of an elf, with pointed ears and a slender build. She is determined to prove her strength and has a playful rivalry with her seniors. She admires Sir Cain and is responsible for waking him gently in the morning.
• Salina - A high elf and Zain's mother, residing in the Forest of the World Tree. She appears around 20 years old in human terms despite being over 1000 years old.
• Luke - Cain's father.
• Barvish - A slave dwarf with a muscular, compact physique, intended as Cain's retainer/bodyguard, brought via magical contract.
• Lala - Cain's companion, likely a servant or minder, cautious and protective.
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