We hurriedly headed towards my mother's grand house, which was bequeathed to me, with the horse carriage gliding smoothly along the winding roads. We were almost there, and Aunt May began to ask with hopeful eyes, "Master, will you stay in this house again?"
"No, Hiro has to embark on a long journey today," I replied with a gentle smile.
"Master, it's very dangerous out there," Aunt May warned with concern.
"It's not a problem. Hiro has them," I said, embracing Charlotte warmly.
"Will Uncle and Aunt return to your house if I leave again?" I asked with hopeful eyes.
"Of course, Master won't stay there. Uncle and Aunt will return," Aunt May replied with a sweet smile.
I stood up and sat between them, holding their hands tightly. "Hiro really doesn't want to stay here anymore. Please take care of Mother's house, Uncle and Aunt. Hiro considers this gift as a repayment for your kindness in taking care of Hiro after Mother passed away." I smiled with tears in my eyes.
"Really, Master?! We didn't expect you to be like this," Uncle and Aunt May looked at each other with tears in their eyes.
"Of course, Uncle and Aunt," I replied warmly.
"Thank you, Master," Uncle hugged me tightly. "I think Mother would be happy if her house is well taken care of."
"Ah, okay, everyone. We've arrived," Charlotte cleared her throat loudly, breaking the emotional moment.
"Hey, that's not polite," Isabella hit Charlotte's head with her cane, making Charlotte rub her head.
Uncle, Aunt, and I began to walk around the house, with memories flooding back with every step. My heart was fragile, and my body felt weak, especially after entering Mother's room. I couldn't bear it for long and rushed out of the house.
"What's wrong, Master?" Uncle asked with concern.
"What's happening?!" Aunt May asked, confused.
"I couldn't take it, that's why I don't want to stay in this house," I replied with a weak voice.
"I think your friends are waiting for their journey to begin," Charlotte whispered softly to me.
"Yes, that's right," Isabella agreed.
"Uncle, Aunt. I think I should leave now. Forgive me, Uncle and Aunt," I bid farewell with a heavy heart.
"Won't you have a meal in the dining room first?!" Aunt asked with hopeful eyes.
"That's right, why the rush?" Uncle asked.
"No need, we don't want to miss the next ship. I think it's time," I replied firmly.
"Alright if Master wants it this way. We can't do anything about it!" Aunt replied with a gentle smile.
I hugged my aunt tightly, and Uncle lifted me up high. "Goodbye, Uncle, Aunt." I began to climb into the carriage.
"Take care, Master," Uncle waved goodbye with concern.
"Take care of yourself," Aunt May waved goodbye with hopeful eyes.
"Goodbye, everyone!" The horses began to move again, leaving the grand house of Mother with unforgettable memories. After a few blocks, we successfully passed through Queenstown Village and hurried towards the Harbor, with hearts full of hope and spirit.
***
After a few hours of traveling, the afternoon arrived with warm and gentle sunlight. We were almost at the Harbor on the edge of the coast, where the sound of the waves crashing and the aroma of sea salt filled the air. From the start, we didn't feel anything unusual, and the journey wasn't boring with the beautiful natural scenery along the way. The lush green forest, with towering trees, gave a peaceful and calm impression.
A few moments later, something surprising happened. A deer ran swiftly along the road in the forest, with agile and nimble steps. Suddenly, the deer collapsed in an instant, with a weak and lifeless body.
"Look, Master! What's happening?!" Charlotte realized quickly, with wide and amazed eyes.
A deer lay motionless after an arrow was lodged in its heart, with blood flowing slowly from the fatal wound.
"That's perfect, who could do it?" Charlotte asked again, with a voice full of admiration.
"I think a hunter could do it," Isabella replied with a calm voice.
Someone wearing a cloak was visible nearby, with their face hidden behind a wide cloak. "That's right, he's the one who did it," Isabella spoke, with a low and mysterious voice.
"Do you guys think the same thing as me?!" I turned around, with eyes full of curiosity.
"Let's go approach that cool guy!"
-To be continued
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